Advanced Practice Providers

Lauren Searles, PA-C

Lauren has been part of the BCEM team since 2014. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, then obtained her undergraduate and PA training at Butler University in Indianapolis. She particularly enjoys the procedural skills in Emergency Medicine, and is always happy to take on the most daunting of suturing tasks. Her favorite part about […]

Joel Ruetz, MPAS

Joel was born in Muncie, Indiana, and grew up in Carmel. He attended Butler University for both his Undergraduate education and Master of Physician Assistant Studies. When not at work, Joel enjoys spending time with his wife, Jerilynn, and their 2 children. His hobbies include working outdoors, fishing and kayaking. His favorite part about working […]

Kristin Habbe, MPAS

Kristin grew up in Greenfield, Indiana. She completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington, with a BS in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology. She went on to complete the MPAS (Master of Physician Assistant Studies) at Butler University in Indianapolis. Kristin is married to Andrew, and they are proud parents to 2 […]

Andrew Bowman, ACNP-BC

Andrew Bowman grew up in Dayton, Indiana, received his undergraduate education at Purdue University with a BS in Nursing, then went on to complete his training at the University of Southern Indiana for his MS in Nursing/Acute Care NP. Andrew is known not only within our group, but throughout the EM community in central Indiana, […]