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Board of Directors

BRYAN BRIMHALL MD

Dr. Brimhall joined the Digestive Health Clinic in 2019. He grew up in Provo, Utah and attended Brigham Young University as an undergraduate. After graduating from the University of Utah Medical School with honors, he completed an Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Colorado where he served as both Chief Medical Resident and Chief Fellow. Dr. Brimhall did an additional year in advanced endoscopy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill which included advanced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), stent management, complex polyp removal and other specialized procedures. Dr. Brimhall is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is active in the education of medical students and residents. He has published extensively in the field of gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Brimhall and his wife have three children and enjoy the outdoors, fishing, camping, skiing, and traveling to new places.  Dr. Brimhall is currently serving as the Idaho Gut Club governor.

ASHELY EVANS MD

Dr. Evans joined the Idaho Gut Club Board of Directors in 2015. She is originally from Portland, Oregon. She received her undergraduate education at Santa Clara University in California. She graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and then completed both Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship in Seattle at the University of Washington. Dr. Evans is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Gastroenterology. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, The American Gastroenterological Association, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.

PATRICK LIND

Patrick Lind graduated from the University of New Mexico Albuquerque. Patrick Co-founded the Idaho Gut Club in 1991 with Dr. Ted Bohlman.  Patrick is married to Cecile Lind and enjoys any outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking, backpacking, hunting, and fishing. 

 

STEVE SCHUTZ MD

Steve Schutz, MD, FACG, a Board Certified Gastroenterologist for 22 years, began practicing in Boise with the Digestive Health Clinic in 2001 after seven years with the US Air Force. He has been a Gut Club member since he arrived in Idaho in 2001.  Dr. Schutz served as Governor in 2006-2007 and 2003-2014.

 
 

MATTHEW SERICATI, MD

Dr Sericati received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Colorado-Denver. He joined Idaho Gastroenterology Associates in the fall of 2009 after completing his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Colorado-Denver. He and his wife Stacy have two boys. His hobbies include skiing, biking, golfing, softball and flying. Dr. Sericati served 2015-2016.

CURRENT GOVERNOR

BRYAN BRIMHALL MD 2022 GOVERNOR

 

Dr. Cook joined the Digestive Health Clinic in 2020 after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He is originally from Virginia, where he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and his medical school training and Internal Medicine residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. His gastroenterology training was at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He served in various clinical and leadership positions throughout his Air Force career and had multiple deployments in support of both combat missions and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Cook is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Dr. Cook is married and the father of two young children. Among his many interests are photography, culinary experiences, travel, and any outdoor activity with his family.Dr. Brimhall joined the Digestive Health Clinic in 2019. He grew up in Provo, Utah and attended Brigham Young University as an undergraduate. After graduating from the University of Utah Medical School with honors, he completed an Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Colorado where he served as both Chief Medical Resident and Chief Fellow. Dr. Brimhall did an additional year in advanced endoscopy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill which included advanced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), stent management, complex polyp removal and other specialized procedures. Dr. Brimhall is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is active in the education of medical students and residents. He has published extensively in the field of gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Brimhall and his wife have three children and enjoy the outdoors, fishing, camping, skiing, and traveling to new places.

 

LAST GOVERNOR

Bryan Brimhall MD 2022-2024 GOVERNOR

 

Dr. Brimhall joined the Digestive Health Clinic in 2019. He grew up in Provo, Utah and attended Brigham Young University as an undergraduate. After graduating from the University of Utah Medical School with honors, he completed an Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Colorado where he served as both Chief Medical Resident and Chief Fellow. Dr. Brimhall did an additional year in advanced endoscopy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill which included advanced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), stent management, complex polyp removal and other specialized procedures. Dr. Brimhall is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is active in the education of medical students and residents. He has published extensively in the field of gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Brimhall and his wife have three children and enjoy the outdoors, fishing, camping, skiing, and traveling to new places.

TREASURER

JASON CHILDERS

 

Jason, who grew up in Eagle, Idaho is a true Idahoan and is active in his community. After attending Bishop Kelly High School he spent a year at Idaho State University and 3 at Boise State where he played and coached baseball. He has spent over 20 years in sales and marketing working closely with people to help them reach all of their goals and is a veteran at creating long lasting, beneficial relationships. He started his financial career with Waddell & Reed in Boise where he learned how to create financial plans in support of his clients retirement needs. Jason is active in several local groups including Ducks Unlimited (Chairman), Rachel’s Vineyard, the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (Man of the Year candidate), along with leading groups of Christian pilgrims with his wife to the Holy Land and Greece.

 
 
 
 

FOUNDING MEMBERS EMERITIS

PATRICK SCHOW MD

 

Patrick is a life-long native of Idaho.  He graduated from Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA, after which he attended Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, LA,  graduating with honors.  His Internship was at Philadelphia General Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Division, Philadelphia, PA.  He then worked 2 years with the Indian Health Service, Pawnee, OK.  His residency in Internal Medicine was at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA.  His GI Fellowship was at the University of Utah Salt Lake City.  He then moved to Boise, ID, in 1976 to start practice as the first gastroenterologist in Idaho. He helped start the Idaho Gut Club with Ted Bohlman and Pat Lind in 1991.  Now  retired he continues to serve as the treasurer for the Idaho Gut Club.  He and his wife Jolene enjoy the many great things about Boise and Idaho.

 
 
 
 
 

TED BOHLMAN MD

Dr. Ted Bohlman is a gastroenterologist in Meridian, Idaho. He received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

 
 
 
 
 
 

ALLEN SINCLAIR MD

Allen obtained his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin and received his medical degree in 1973 from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in 1976 and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the same institution in 1978.  Dr. Sinclair was a founding member of the Idaho Gut Club and served as a past Governor.