Portneuf Medical Center - Pocatello, Idaho

Ehab Abdallah, M.D., MPH

Dr. Abdallah obtained his medical degree from Alexandria University in Alexandria, Egypt. He completed his residency training in Psychiatry at West Virginia University. Dr. Abdallah is double board certified, General Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine). Dr. Abdallah’s expertise is in treating psychiatric illnesses in-patient with medical conditions. He is passionate about quality care and patient privacy.

Steven Ater, Psy.D.

Dr. Ater comes to Portneuf Medical Center by way of Vernal, Utah where he has been in private practice for the last five years. Dr. Ater earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Wheaton College and served his internship at the Dayton V.A. Medical Center. He completed a residency in clinical neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation at the Drake Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and followed that with a second residency in child and family psychology at Ashley Family Clinic in Utah.

Dr. Ater believes that when it comes to overcoming challenges like serious mental illness or traumatic brain injury, it’s not just a single patient who needs help, support, and education, but those close to the patient as well. He believes that the best outcomes occur when the family is an active and involved part of the healing process.

In his spare time Dr. Ater enjoys outdoor pursuits with his wife and two daughters, playing guitar and cooking foods that make his daughters wish for a box of macaroni and cheese.

Jin Soofi, MD

Dr. Soofi is an avid camper. That's one reason why she is so excited to bring her skills to our community. She's found that the outdoors helps keep her life's demands in perspective. Dr. Soofi knows for her patients however, mental health issues are more complex and require different approaches. These challenges require her patience, her knowledge, and her ability to listen. The most successful mental health outcomes are the result of a team effort and she is committed to deliver everything she can to that partnership.

William Hazle, MD

William Hazle, MD joined the medical staff at Portneuf Medical Center in 2002. The year after joining Portneuf's Behavioral Health, Dr. Hazle received the National Horizon Medical Director of the Year award.

Prior to moving to Pocatello, Dr. Hazle served fellow veterans for over four years in Sheridan, Wyoming as staff psychiatrist and associate chief of staff for mental health services. Before he moved to the "deep west" Dr. Hazle lived and worked in San Francisco Bay area for twenty years. He held many administrative and supervising positions at local hospitals and with the State of California.

His obtained graduate degrees in medicine and psychiatry from Loma Linda University in Southern California. The American Society of Addiction Medicine also granted him a fellowship in addiction medicine.

Dr. Hazle is drawn to the Rocky Mountains because of his love of open space, blue skies, and photography.

Richard Batterton, PA-C

Rick joined the Portneuf Medical Center Behavioral Health team in April 2011. A graduate of Idaho State University's PA program, he worked in Internal Medicine before coming to behavioral health. Even while in Internal Medicine, maintained an interest in behavioral health, attending psychiatric training programs whenever possible. Rick is happy to be working with the Portneuf Medical Center Behavioral Health team and feels it is his true calling. In his spare time, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife and son, fishing, and playing the bagpipes.

Karl Letko, PA-C

Karl Letko is a native of Pocatello and has recently returned to the area to join the Portneuf Medical Center Behavioral Health team. After completing his graduate training at Idaho State University's Physician Assistant Program in 2010, he worked in a rural health clinic where he developed an increasing interest to care for patients in the field of Psychiatry. Prior to attending PA school Karl was employed by PMC's Laboratory Services and worked as a Medical Technologist. He is professional, empathic, compassionate, and caring.