Meet the Team
Our Highly Skilled, Friendly Specialists Are Here For You
Here at WICE, we believe in putting patients first. Our expert staff provides accurate results in a comfortable, inviting setting. Explore our specialists’ bios to meet our team.
Physician Organization
Owner
The IPN mission is to develop, protect and enhance independent physician practice. IPN is a physician led organization that promotes high-quality healthcare that is focused on providing the necessary tools, resources and expertise to maintain cost efficient practices resulting in a value driven satisfying experience for its patients.
James Mazzulla MD
Owner
Jeffrey Niezgoda MD
Owner
Kenny Yoo, MD
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Kenny Yoo, is an Interventional Radiologist at WICE. He has 28 years of experience reading Musculoskeletal images. Dr. Yoo has expertise in interpreting diagnostic studies for all modalities covering all specialties.
Dr. Yoo is Board certified by the American Board of Radiology and holds certifications in vascular and interventional radiology. He received his medical degree from Rush University and completed his internship at Malden Hospital. Dr. Yoo completed dual residencies in nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology and completed his interventional radiology fellowship at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Yoo’s undergraduate academic credentials, include a cum laude bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Rochester and another in psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Yoo previously treated patients at several Chicago-area hospitals.
His contributions to medical research include studies published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine and the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Yoo is licensed in Wisconsin and is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology and the American College of Radiology. Dr. Yoo continues to advance patient care and related imaging research.
Jeffery Choh, MD
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Jeffery Choh is an Interventional Radiologist at WICE and has 32 years of clinical experience accurately evaluating medical imaging for patient care. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Choh completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago/Michael Reese Hospital. He completed his fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
Dr. Choh is Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular & Interventional Radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He is also an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Choh is dedicated to patient care, collaborates closely with clinicians, and has a rich clinical background working with various medical centers in Illinois.
Dr. Choh is an active member of professional organizations and has contributed to the academic community through publications and research presentations. He is licensed in Wisconsin, provides cutting-edge imaging and interventional radiology services that specialize in minimally invasive techniques using advanced technologies.
Tami Carrillo, MD
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Tami Carrillo is an Interventional Radiologist who has 14 years of experience reading Musculoskeletal studies. She also serves as the Medical Director for WICE. Dr. Carrillo is an expert in minimally invasive procedures as well as interpretation of diagnostic imaging for all modalities.
Certified in Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Carrillo is committed to providing quality patient care and education.
Her educational journey includes a biology degree from Evangel University, a Master of Urban Planning and Public Policy from the University of Illinois, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship at Loyola University Health System, followed by a Diagnostic Radiology residency and Vascular/Interventional Radiology fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago Hospital.
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, Dr. Carrillo actively contributes to clinical research and is affiliated with professional organizations, including the Society of Interventional Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America. She has published in many medical journals and serves as a reviewer of the Journal for Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
Peter Ackermann
VP of Finance & Operations
In March of 2021, Peter Ackermann, our new Vice President of Finance and Operations, joined Wisconsin Imaging Center of Excellence. Over the last 30 years Peter has gained a wealth of finance and accounting management experience working with a variety of professional service organizations. He is familiar with the outstanding service goals WICE strives to achieve on a regular basis and brings that mindset to the job responsibilities he performs for the practice.
Peter also works part-time as the Chief Financial Officer for EmOpti, Inc. His prior positions include Vice President of Finance and Operations for Milwaukee Orthopaedic Group, Ltd and Controller for Infinity HealthCare, Inc.
Mr. Ackermann received a Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Administration from UW – Stevens Point and Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Peter, and his wife Joan, are residents of Whitefish Bay and he enjoys several recreational activities including music, bicycle riding/racing, golf, backpacking and snowshoeing.
Cecilia Miller
Office Manager
Cecilia Miller is a Marquette graduate with a background in physical therapy. She joined WICE in the summer of 2021, to oversee daily clinic operations and assist with patient services. Cecilia is excited to be part of a locally owned company whose mission is to provide access to state of the art imaging equipment at a reasonable cost for the Milwaukee area. “Being an independent facility, we are in a unique position to work closely with patients and their referring doctors to make sure questions are answered and exams are personalized, while at the same time being affordable”, she comments. In her free time, Cecilia likes to walk her dog, attend different festivals across Milwaukee and have game nights with friends.
Lydia Mejia
Lead Intake Specialist
After completing her medical assistant certificate, Lydia worked in several medical offices before joining WICE in the spring of 2021. A pivotal member of the team, Lydia is at the front end working on prior authorizations and scheduling appointments in a timely manner. Speaking Spanish and English, Lydia takes patients through each step of registration, saying “I strongly believe patient care is important, that’s why I strive to provide our patients with the best service they deserve”. Lydia is a mother of four boys: Juan, Leo, Adan and Cristian. When she is away from the office she enjoys spending quality time with her family. She also enjoys attending classic car show events, biking and reading.
Jeff Blawat
Jeff Blawat is a MRI/Bone Density/Radiologic Technologist at Wisconsin Imaging Center of Excellence. Jeff is hospital trained with over 20 years of experience. Additionally, he is board certified by the American College of Radiology and a Graduate of Columbia-St. Mary’s School of Radiologic Technologists. He has a passion for patient care and for medical technology, bringing both exceptional experience and high quality imaging to our patients.
Cheryl Knippel
Cheryl Knippel has been in diagnostic imaging for 25+ years. Certified in MRI and radiologic technology, she comes to WICE from a pediatric hospital. Her background allows her to proficiently scan neonates to adults. Cheryl enjoys the teamwork developed between her and coworkers, which in turn, has created a flexible and caring environment for patients. From walk-in appointments to difficult cases, Cheryl expressed “together we excel in patient satisfaction and image quality”. Outside of the clinic, Cheryl enjoys cooking, gardening, riding her motorcycle and spending time with her grandkids.
Donna LaCoursiere
Donna LaCoursiere is a registered Radiologic technologist and board certified in computed tomography, also known as CT scan. In addition to her specialty of CT, Donna has spent time working on independent workstations creating 2D and 3D reformats, taking standard radiographic images, and performing DEXA bone density exams. With her 30 years experience in the field, Donna has enjoyed the many different aspects diagnostic imaging has to offer, saying “Technology has come a long way and is ever changing still today. It is exciting to be part of this continual growth and to help people along the way.” In her free time, Donna enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Tim Bell
Ultrasound Sonographer
Tim Bell is an Ultrasonographer at Wisconsin Imaging Center of Excellence. Tim has over 26 years of hospital based experience. He is board certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography and a graduate of Columbia-St Mary’s school of Ultrasonography. He brings experience and passion for patient care to all of our patients.
About Us
WICE Radiology is a state-of-the-art locally owned and Independent Medical Imaging Facility. Our unique set up maintains physician leadership skills of their specific clinical practice while retaining the quality of the outcome.
