Providing you with the best staff for the best care.

Raghu Kanumuri, M.D.
Primary Care Physician
Dr. Kanumuri is an emergency medicine specialist at St. Luke's Hospital in Des Peres. He has over 29 years of experience in the medical field in both emergency and family medicine. He graduated from Gandhi Medical College in India and attended his residency at Meharry Medical College.

Jeanne Ritchie, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Jeanne is a physician assistant who earned her professional degree from St. Louis University. She has an extensive background in both family and internal medicine. Being Board certified since 1994, Jeanne is passionate in the pursuit of the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the patients she serves.

Carly Walker, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Carly is a board certified physician assistant who graduated with a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. At Healing Grace, she manages many acute and chronic medical conditions, and enjoys educating patients in preventive medical strategies.

Primary Care Physician
Dr. Cole is a graduate of Truman State University and AT Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has a passion for medical education and currently teaches medical students at several Missouri medical schools as well as resident physicians at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Dr. Cole previously served as medical director of Roosevelt High School Health Center. She is also a past president of the MO Academy of Family Physicians.
Sarah Cole, D.O.

Josephine Glaser, M.D.
Primary Care Physician
Dr. Glaser graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia-School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Kentucky. She has a passion for mentoring students and residents in faith and medicine integration. She serves as Co-Chair of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations in St. Louis.
Dr. Glaser specializes in Family Medicine, with a focus on providing whole person integrated preventative care and chronic disease care management to assist individuals achieve their best health. She currently works for Dedicated Senior Medical Center, a family-owned primary and specialty care practice committed to delivering superior healthcare to Medicare-eligible seniors.

Anne Jacob, M.D.
Primary Care Physician
Dr. Jacob graduated from Christian Medical College Ludhiana in 1981. She completed her residency at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. She specializes in family medicine and is currently working for Dedicated Senior Medical Center in St. Louis.



Peri Pepmueller, M.D.
Leah Swartwout, M.D.
Jessica Bowers, M.D.
Gynecologist
Dr. Bowers is a Board certified OB/Gyn. She received her medical degree at Saint Louis University Medical School and completed her residency at Saint Louis University Medical Center. Dr. Bowers is also a Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).
Primary Care Physician
Dr. Swartwout received her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine at Mercy Hospital, where she also served as the chief medical resident. Dr.Swartwout is board certified in Family Medicine and has special interests in preventive medicine and chronic disease care management.
Rheumatologist
Dr. Pepmueller graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at The University of Missouri - Kansas City and Fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology at The University of Missouri - Columbia. She retired from Saint Louis University in 2019. Prior to retirement, she was board certified in Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology. She strongly believes in the importance of compassionate, patient-centered care.

Daniel Ethakoti, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Ethakoti graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry in 2015. He provides high quality eye care to the St. Louis area community from a diverse background.
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Deborah L. Kerber, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Kerber is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry. She earned her degree from the University of Missouri College of Optometry in 1992. Dr. Kerber is an optometrist who strives to serve her patients, develop her skills and share her knowledge. She is honored by her peers for her achievements and contributions. Dr. Kerber also works to help her family, community, and country in other ways.

Paul Glaser, M.D.,PhD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Glaser graduated from the Washington University In St Louis School of Medicine in 1996. He works in Saint Louis, MO and specializes in psychiatry. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Dr. Glaser is affiliated with Saint Louis Children's Hospital and has over 25 years of experience in his field.
HEALING GRACE BOARD
Leah Swartwout, M.D. - President
Cindy Aranda, M.A. - Vice President
Jeanne Ritchie, PA-C - Secretary
Sandra Davidson - Treasurer
Teresa Jenkins, M.A. - Office Manager
Donald Schnurpfeil, M.D.
Rachelle Bell
Ron Kurtz
PROVIDERS - PRIMARY CARE
Leah Swartwout, M.D.
Raghu Kanumuri, M.D.
Josephine Glaser, M.D.
Sarah Cole, D.O.
Anne Jacob, M.D.
Jeanne Ritchie, PA-C
Carly Walker, PA-C
PROVIDERS - SPECIALISTS
Jessica Bowers, M.D.
Paul Glaser, M.D.
Peri Pepmueller, M.D.
PROVIDERS - OPTOMETRISTS
Daniel Ethakoti, O.D.
Deborah Kerber, O.D.
CLINICAL STAFF
Lisa Weiss, R.N.
Cindy Aranda, M.A.
Kristi Long, R.N.
Janet Smith, R.N.
Robyn Garlington, R.N.
Mary Kluba, R.N.
Shari Sullivan, R.N.
Bobbie Abdelhamid, R.N.
ANCILLARY STAFF
Pharmacist:
Stephanie Boyer, Pharm D
Social Worker:
Amanda O'Neil, LMSW
FRONT OFFICE
Mary Hampel
Susan Jahelka
Julie-Ann Aguhob
Doug Bell
Rachelle Bell
Elizabeth Cordell
Lisa Gard