Meet Our Providers

Ryan is a dual-boarded Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Passionate about medicine and rural communities, he delivers comprehensive care with an emphasis on prioritizing patient well-being and satisfaction. Ryan received his master's and doctoral degrees from Frontier Nursing University, and relocated to Bonners Ferry with his family in 2019.

Ryan Gorman

DNP, ENP, FNP, NRP

Owner, Medical Director

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Ryan began his career in medicine as an EMT before becoming an RN and Paramedic. He spent several years in the only Level I Trauma Center in his home state of New Mexico. He's also worked as a Nurse Practitioner in several emergency departments and has a passion for wilderness & remote medicine. He is excited for the next phase of his career serving the residents of Boundary County with Cornerstone Urgent Care & Family Medicine.

Active Licenses & Certifications:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Frontier Nursing University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Frontier Nursing University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): New Mexico State University

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Board Certification

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Board Certification

Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP)

Katie Thompson

PNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Katie brings with her a rich history in both clinical and mission-driven healthcare. With a Master of Science in Nursing from Loma Linda University, she has built an extensive career focused on pediatric care in settings ranging from advanced hospital units to isolated mission fields. Most recently, Katie has been serving as a missionary PNP, providing primary and urgent care for children in rural areas of Kenya and Papua New Guinea.

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Her early career began in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, where she provided critical care to the smallest patients. Later, she moved into pediatric cardiothoracic and outpatient care, where she developed expertise in child growth and development, chronic disease management, and complex pediatric conditions.

Whether offering well-child exams, seeing young patients with acute illness, or conducting outreach clinics in remote areas, her work is rooted in a holistic approach to healthcare that supports not only the child but the whole family. She is passionate about guiding families through education and advocacy, while promoting autonomous parental decision-making in health care.

Mercedes earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wyoming before gaining experience in emergency medicine, medical-surgical nursing, and postpartum care. After relocating to her husband’s hometown of Naples, Idaho, she discovered a passion for rural healthcare. For the past five years, she has had the privilege of caring for patients in this community and values the close relationships that make rural medicine so meaningful.

Mercedes Dirks

FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mercedes Dirks is a Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, community-centered care. Her passion for nursing began during her teenage years after witnessing the kindness and skill of the nurses who cared for her mother throughout her breast cancer treatment. That experience inspired her commitment to supporting patients and families through every stage of life.

She earned her Master of Science in Nursing–Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University and is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Mercedes enjoys caring for patients of all ages, with special interests in pediatrics, women’s health, and preventive care. She is committed to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their health.

Outside of the clinic, Mercedes enjoys hiking, camping, reading, cooking, and baking. She and her husband love raising their daughter, Maeve, and spending time together outdoors in the beautiful Idaho mountains. She is honored to care for the community she proudly calls home.

Meet Our Team

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Crystal

Patient Care Coordinator

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Joslyn

Registered Nurse

Mallory

Certified Nurse Assistant