Katzmann Breast Care Team

Tiffany Torstenson, DO, FACOS 
Medical Director, Breast Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Torstenson finished her general surgery residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in 2012. She went on to a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., which she completed in 2013. She returned to join in partnership with her mentor and medical director of Katzmann Breast Care, Dr. Susan Beck. 

Dr. Torstenson is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and is a huge advocate of these for her patients. She has multiple publications and speaking appearances. She is skilled in ultrasonography and her focuses are on oncoplastic breast surgery and nipple sparing mastectomy. She is actively involved in the surgical education of the residents in the general surgery program at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

Tracey Jurgensmeier, ARNP, MSN, OCN 
Nurse Practitioner

Tracey, the nurse practitioner and breast health specialist at MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care, is available to answer questions and educate patients concerning breast health. She can address concerns, teach breast self-examination and help find the resources that are needed to address any breast health issues patients may be facing. Tracey may be reached by calling (515) 222-7830.

Kelly Pfundheller, MSN, FNP-BC, CBCN

In her role as a nurse practitioner and a certified breast care specialist, Kelly is available to answer questions and educate patients in all areas of breast health. She manages high-risk patients, those with either a personal or strong family history of breast cancer, and helps to assess and diagnose a variety of breast concerns alongside the MercyOne radiology team, offering same day imaging here in Clive. In addition, she is available to teach self-breast examination and align patients with resources they need for comprehensive care. 
Kelly attended the University of Northern Iowa and Allen College, where she received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She then obtained a Masters of Science in Nursing from Clarke University in Dubuque, IA. She has a strong background in family practice and worked in this area for over six years in Des Moines before transitioning to Katzmann Breast Care in 2021. Kelly is passionate about women’s health and remains rooted in her family medicine background seeing not only women, but also men and children in her current practice. Kelly may be reached by calling (515)-222-7474..

Katlyn Wood, RN, BSN 
Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator

In her role as breast health navigator, Katlyn ensures breast cancer patients receive the best possible care, based on their individual needs. As the term navigator suggests, her primary responsibility is to help patients “navigate” the health care system throughout their illness. She is available to provide education and support to patients as well as practical assistance in eliminating certain barriers such as transportation or financial concerns. 
Katlyn serves as a point of contact for patients and collaborates with other care providers to assure our patients have access to a myriad of cancer care services at Mercy and within the community. Prior to becoming the breast health navigator, Katlyn spent 6.5 years as a cancer and oncology nurse. Katlyn may be reached by calling (515) 222-7853.

Tammee Stebbins, OTR/L, CLT-LANA 
Lymphedema Specialist

Tammee Stebbins, lymphedema therapist, at MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care, graduated from the University of Kansas with her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.  Tammee has a wide work experience in neurology, orthopedics and a specialty in pediatrics. She obtained her certification in lymphedema therapy from Klose Training in 2007 and LANA (Lymphology Association of North America) certification in 2011. Tammee has been with MercyOne since 1996 and with MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care since 2007. Additional training includes the Strength After Breast Cancer program through Klose Training and Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist certification through the Pink Ribbon Program.

Kendyl Struve, OTD, OTR/L, CLT 
Lymphedema Specialist 

Kendyl Struve, lymphedema therapist at MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2019 with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Biology. She then obtained her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at Drake University in 2022. While at Drake University, Kendyl completed a clinical experience at MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care. The level of compassionate care provided to patients and the culture the Katzmann Breast Care team has created is why she came back to join our team of experts in 2022. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) and underwent hands-on training through Klose Training in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kendyl is passionate about lymphedema prevention strategies and treatment focusing on reducing and controlling symptoms of lymphedema. Kendyl may be reached by calling (515) 222-7488.