Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Wakarusa Now Open!
- By: Goshen Health
- Last Updated: June 26, 2025
Photos provided by Goshen Health
Goshen Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on June 23rd for the new Goshen Physicians Family Medicine location in Wakarusa – Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Wakarusa located at 121 E Waterford Street.
Goshen Health President and CEO Randy Christophel led the ribbon cutting ceremony and Chaplain Donnie Johnson blessed the new medical facility. Dignitaries in attendance included Goshen Physicians Vice President Jon Yoder, Town Manager Rob Slagle, Brock Rose of the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce, and other key representatives and town officials.
“Expanding our primary care services into Wakarusa reflects our deep belief that accessible, preventive care is the cornerstone of lifelong health,” said Randy Christophel, President and CEO of Goshen Health. “We’re proud to be a part of fostering wellness and making it easier for the community to get the care they need, when they need it.”
The physicians for the Wakarusa practice are Malinda Lasater, DO and Tricia Foster, DO. Dr. Malinda Lasater is relocating from Goshen Physicians Family Medicine in Nappanee. Dr. Tricia Foster will be practicing one day a week in the Wakarusa office and will remain at the Nappanee location for the remainder of the week. Both physicians are welcoming new patients and should call (574) 537-5000.
Facility highlights:
- 2,500 sq. ft.
- 3 exam rooms
- Phlebotomy room
Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Wakarusa expansion marks the 27th location for Goshen Physicians and Goshen Health’s 16th primary care office.
About Goshen Health:
Goshen Health is a community-owned, nonprofit healthcare organization committed to improving the health of its communities. To live out the organization’s mission, Colleagues practice compassion, accountability, respect and excellence in every endeavor. The health system includes 40 locations across four counties with specialized cancer care; heart and vascular care; and a physicians network with primary and specialty care. For more information, please visit GoshenHealth.com.
