For Dr. Bartels, practicing medical oncology is a true passion. From the time he began pursuing medicine, he has always had a strong connection to cancer prevention and treatment, and he is dedicated to the advancement of the field and especially to providing exceptional care to all of his patients. As many of them will attest, Dr. Bartels always goes above and beyond for his patients.

Dr. Bartels treats all types of cancer and blood disorders. He opened Beacon Clinic for the purpose of creating a cancer center that treats patients and staff as family. “The culture at Beacon is something that I am very proud of—Beacon is often referred to as a happy place, which is not typically the first word that comes to mind when describing a cancer center.”

Dr. David Bartels moved to Coeur d’Alene from Iowa in 2014 and quickly fell in love with North Idaho. Dr. Bartels and his wife Krista are dedicated to the community and wonderful residents of North Idaho. Together they enjoy many of the wonderful outdoor activities the area has to offer, with cycling, snow skiing and fly fishing being a few of Dr. Bartels’ favorites. They also have three young children who keep them on their toes.

Education

Medical School: Des Moines University
Internship: Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Internship – Internal Medicine: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine
Fellowship – Hematology/Oncology: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Shayna joined the Beacon team full-time in late-2021. She first began working with Dr. David and Krista Bartels in 2018 when they started Beacon Clinic and spent three years working closely with them as their Certified Public Accountant. After spending 22 years in the public accounting arena, the growth of Beacon presented an incredible opportunity to try something new and take on the role of Beacon’s Chief Financial Officer.

As the daughter of a cancer survivor, getting the chance to be a part of Beacon’s overall mission of providing an unparalleled patient experience just feels right. Every member of the team, from the providers to the infusion nurses to the research department to the front office to the billing department, is just one big support system trying to find every opportunity to help the patient get the highest quality of patient care available. This collaboration and shared support for our patients is what drives Shayna to work every day and what motivates her to help Beacon grow so it can reach more patients and touch more lives.

Shayna grew up in Spokane, Washington and returned to Spokane after graduating from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. Shayna and her husband and their two boys love playing in the snow during the winter, hunting for morels in the spring, playing in the local lakes and rivers during the summer, and enjoying a good bonfire in the fall.

Natalie is the Patient Access Manager at Beacon Clinic who has been providing financial support to patients and serving in the Oncology field for over 15 years. Her experience in Oncology truly began when she became a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Oregon.  Along with her love of patients, she also has a passion for their financial wellness.

Natalie devotes hours of her time and energy in investigating grants, co-pay cards and other financial assistance opportunities to help patients navigate their financial responsibilities so they can focus on themselves and their cancer journey to wellness.

Natalie grew up in Post Falls, Idaho where she met and married the love of her life in 1983.  They raised their family in Oregon by the Pacific Coast.  Then moved back home to Post Falls where they happily reside. She enjoys the outdoors, including frisbee golf, paddle-boarding and of course spoiling all her wonderful grandchildren. In the winter she loves cuddling up by the fire and reading a good book.  

With nearly seven years of experience in the medical field, Clare currently serves as the Front Office Manager at Beacon Clinic. Clare’s journey began in ENT, where she started in an entry-level position and gradually worked her way up. It was during this time that she developed a deep passion for the healthcare industry.

Clare had the privilege of witnessing the growth and progress of Beacon, a clinic she has admired since its early days. In fact, when Dr. Bartels, one of the founders of Beacon, visited her previous clinic shortly after founding the center, she knew right then that she wanted to be part of the Beacon team. She is incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to fulfill that dream now.

Clare’s connection to the cancer field is personal — her mother is a two-time cancer survivor. Her first diagnosis occurred when Clare was a child and watching her mother navigate that difficult journey profoundly shaped her desire to work in healthcare. From a young age, she knew she wanted to help in the cancer field in some capacity, and now she is honored to contribute to that mission at Beacon.

Clare is deeply committed to Beacon’s mission of treating patients like family. She often reminds her staff to approach each patient, whether in person or over the phone, with the same care and compassion she would want for her own mother. It’s this level of dedication and empathy that drives us to provide the highest quality care.

Originally from a small farming town in Eastern Washington, Clare now lives in Coeur d’Alene with her husband and, hopefully soon, a dog! Outside of work, they enjoy discovering new wine spots and spending time with friends.