We Are Hiring!
We are growing!
We are looking for a SUMMER Medical Practice Assistant as we continue to elevate our transformational holistic wellness experience for our patients. This is an ideal opportunity for a person seeking a behind the scenes glimpse of running a community-based, medical practice in a rural setting.
You may be the right person to join our team if you:
Demonstrate a passion for holistic wellness
Can collaborate with our team in a hybrid setting
Boast excellent customer service skills
Are Eager to learn basic clinical skills
Intern must provide their own transportation and housing.
Our Team
“We are a family working for families. We do not work for the government, bureaucrats, corporate suits, or insurance companies.”
Meet Our Doctor
Noemi Adame, MD
Dr. Adame earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Texas—Medical Branch in Galveston and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Utah, with most of her time spent at the nationally recognized Primary Children’s Medical Center. She has also completed additional education for integrative treatment of autism and ADHD in children.
Dr. Adame is a board-certified pediatrician. She has completed additional training on holistic wellness for adults through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine including Pre-Conception, Pre-Natal, and Post-Partum Nutrition. Dr. Adame has an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Indiana. She is also a member of the PANDAS Physician Network.
Dr. Adame is the host of The Veggies Over Pills Radio Show on local radio station WTCA Giant FM and author of Metamorphosis Holistic Wellness Journal. She also writes a regular column for The Culver Citizen called “Get Healthy with Dr. Adame”.
Before relocating to Indiana, Dr. Adame spent most of her career as a pediatric hospitalist at the University of Texas-Health Science Center San Antonio spearheading projects to incorporate Family-Centered Rounds into the training of pediatric residents and medical students in the inpatient service. She believes the family and the child are the most important members of the healthcare team and encourages shared decision-making.
Dr. Adame was born and raised in south Texas but has lived in Culver, IN since 2015. She has an incredibly supportive husband, Chris Gamel, who teaches at Culver Academies and manages the business aspects of Culver Pediatrics Center. Together they have two children. Their daughter is a Culver Academies graduate. Their son previously attended Culver Summer Schools and Camps and is currently enrolled at Culver Academies Winter School.
As the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, Dr. Adame is dedicated to maintaining a welcoming, anti-racist, LGTBTQIA+ affirming practice. Dr. Adame speaks fluent English and Spanish. We believe no human is illegal. Dr. Adame’s pronouns are she/her/hers. All are welcome in the Culver Peds family.
Dr. Adame has been an ethical vegan since 2018. When Dr. Adame is not busy delivering high-quality pediatric care to our families, she is reading a book from the Culver-Union Township Public Library, running along the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee with her dog Coco, or baking a plant-based treat.
Areas of Interest and Expertise
Holistic Wellness Ecosystems
Whole Foods, Plant-Based Nourishment
Holistic Weight Loss For Adults
Mental and behavioral health such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression
Pre-Conception, Pre-Natal, Post-Partum Nutrition
Boarding School and School-Based Health
Nutrition and Fitness
Sports injuries and concussion management
Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
Newborn care
Health and wellness of LGBTQ+ children and families
Whole Foods, Plant-Based cooking and baking
Preventative health including vaccines
Positive parenting solutions to behavioral health
Meet Our Staff
Rebecca “Becca” Morales, RN
Nurse Becca Morales joined the Culver Peds family as our first staff member in the Spring of 2022 as Director of Clinical Operations and Community Outreach. She manages the Culver Peds vaccine program, laboratory services, and “behind the scenes” workflow such as vaccine compliance, inventory, referrals, new patient onboarding, and chart quality control. Her role in Culver Peds will grow as we grow.
She received her nursing degree from Ancilla College at Marian University. Before graduating as an RN, she had worked as a high-level certified pediatric medical assistant for many years.
Nurse Becca and Dr. Adame have been working together on and off since 2016, since the Lake Shore Clinic and Marshall County Peds days! Nurse Becca is well known and beloved by many of our patients who followed Dr. Adame from her previous practice.
Nurse Becca lives in Plymouth with her husband and three children. Her two youngest kids attend St Michael’s School and her oldest is a cadet at Culver Academies. She speaks fluent English and Spanish.
Chris Gamel, Ph.D.
Chris Gamel is the business manager for Culver Pediatrics Center. Patients and families may receive billing or business-related emails from him.
Dr. Gamel works full time as an AP Biology instructor at Culver Academies. He has taught at Culver Academies since 2015 and also serves as BI for Troop B. He has a PhD in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M and over 20 years of teaching experience.
He is married to Dr. Adame. Together they have two children. Their daughter is a Culver Academies graduate. Their son previously attended Culver Summer Schools and Camps and is currently enrolled at Culver Academies Winter School
When Dr. Gamel is not making budget spreadsheets for Culver Pediatrics Center or teaching AP Biology, he is photographing wildlife, cooking a plant-based gourmet meal for the family, or sitting on his recliner with a good book. Dr. Gamel’s pronouns are he/him/his.