A family physician should have a wide array of skills and experience to cater to the whole family. That’s why so many people choose Rausch Medical Clinics. For over 15 years, Dr. Rausch has been providing comprehensive health care to children, mothers, athletes and everyone in between. Depend on a personal touch and undivided attention at each and every visit at Rausch Medical Clinics.

Meet the Team

Michael A. Rausch, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Dr. Rausch is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, and is certified by the American Board of Family Practice, with a subspecialty certificate in Sports Medicine. He served his residency in family practice at the Lincoln Medical Education Foundation Family Practice Program in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Rausch and his family live in rural El Dorado.

Lela J. Goatley, ARNP-C
Lela is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has over 25 years of medical experience including OB, ICU, ER, Medical/Surgical, Home Health and House Supervisor for 15 years and 10 years teaching nursing in Winfield, KS for Wichita Area Technical College prior to becoming an ARNP. Lela received her Associate of Arts from Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City, Diploma in Nursing from Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, BA in Biology from Southwestern College in Winfield and her MSN and ARNP from Wichita State University in Wichita. Born and raised in Arkansas City, Lela is married with two children. She has worked with Dr. Rausch since August of 2008.
E. Karleen Smith, ARNP
Karleen is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 28 years of RN experience, including ICU, Home Health and Nursing Education. As a Nurse Practitioner, she has 8.5 years at Butler Community College as Director and founder of Butler College Health Service. Karleen graduated with an Associate Degree nurse from Labette Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree RN from Southwestern in Winfield. She has completed three Masters Degrees from Wichita State University and her MSN in 1992 with a focus on Community and Education, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult in 2001 and a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2003. Karleen has been with Augusta Family Practice for 5 years providing nursing home coverage and office hours at the Rausch Clinic in Douglass, KS.
Keri J Wehling, PA-C
Keri is a Certified Physicians Assistant who attended Union College in Lincoln, NE before going on to graduate as a PA from Wichita State University. She was raised and lives in Rose Hill with her husband and two sons. Keri has worked with Dr. Rausch since she graduated and her favorite parts of working at Augusta Family Practice are the great people she works with and getting to know patient families.

Andrea Babb, PA-C
Andrea Babb is a Certified Physicians Assistant who received her Bachelor of Science in Education (Exercise Science) in 2000 and a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Wichita State University in 2003. She is a member of both the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Andrea worked for Bluestem Medical Clinic/Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, KS from 2003 to 2007 and has worked with Dr. Rausch since October 1, 2007.