Team Doctor
Team Doctor
Originally from Alberton, Montana, Dr. Blackman earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating with honors, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He also completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Additionally, Dr. Blackman is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Blackman has extensive experience serving as a team physician for various high school, amateur, college and professional sports teams. His areas of expertise include sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, elbow, knee and hip. He also specializes in minimally invasive and reconstructive surgeries in these areas.
Medical Degree: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington (2008)
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri (2013)
Sports Medicine Fellowship: Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopedics, Rochester, Minnesota (2014)
Professional Affiliations: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America
Team Doctor
Team Doctor
Dr. Flint Ray grew up in Roy Utah where he was heavily involved in sports including; wrestling, football, soccer and rodeo. He became a two-time state champion wrestler for Roy high school. Following high school he went on to wrestle at Boise State. After one year at Boise State he served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Brazil. Upon returning from Brazil he transferred to Utah Valley University where he became a two-time conference champion and NCAA qualifier. After graduating from Utah Valley with a bachelors degree in business management he started his medical training at Campbell University school of osteopathic medicine in North Carolina. He completed Family Medicine Residency at University hospitals in Cleveland Ohio. He then returned to North Carolina to complete a sports medicine fellowship. Currently, he works in the orthopedics department at Benefis practicing sports medicine. He is the team physician for the local high schools as well as the University of Providence. He is married to his beautiful wife, Ashley, and they have six children. Together they enjoy cheering each other on at sporting events and spending time outdoors.
Medical Degree: DO, University Hospitals, Richmond Heights, Ohio and Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, North Carolina
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University Hospital Osteopathic Consortium, Highland Hills, Ohio
Team Physical Therapists
Team Physical Therapists: Mountain Vewi Physical Therapy
Dr. Chad Molen, DPT, SCS, CSCS, LMT Graduated from UNLV in Las Vegas, NV with his doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008 after receiving a B.S. in Health and Human Performance degree from MSU in Bozeman, MT. He has augmented his degree as a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. He added to his credentials by becoming a Strength and Conditioning board certified through the NSCA. Chad also completed the Kevin Wilke traveling sports Fellowship to Nashville, Houston and Phoenix. He is Level II Certified in Functional Dry Needling through Kineticore. He focuses his practice on manual therapy and sports rehabilitation as well as sports enhancement. However, he is proficient in the treatment of ailments in all age groups. He has attended courses on MET (Muscle energy technique), Gaston technique, Vestibular disorders, CSM national conference, NSCA national conference, as well as other courses on treatment of shoulders and knees in orthopedics.
Chad loves to work with athletes and fitness in general and has had great success promoting individuals to their next level in fitness and sports.
Reid (Louie) Molen, Jr., PT. Louie graduated from the University of Utah in Physical Therapy. He has a Master’s degree in Secondary Education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioscience and Physical Education from Western Montana College. He has been certified and attended courses in Muscle Energy Techniques, Strain Counter Strain and Graston Technique. He is Level I certified in Functional Dry Needling (FDN) through Kineticore. Louie has worked with patients and athletes of all kinds for over 40 years.
He is a firm believer in hands-on treatment of his patients. He treats all types of patients from athletes to workers compensation, auto accidents and pre- and post-surgical patients.
Dr. Eric Hunter, DPT, OCS, ATC. Eric has his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Idaho State University, a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from Weber State University and a Bachelor of Integrated Studies with emphasis in Exercise Science, Sports Medicine and Psychology from Weber State University. He has augmented his degree as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. He is Level I certified in Functional Dry Needling through Kineticore.
He has a love of sports and the outdoors. He enjoys working with our patients and the local athletics.
New to Mountain View Physical Therapy: Elissa Weeks, MSAT, ATC.
Elissa is from a small Northeast Florida town and has recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Ohio University in May of 2023. While at Ohio, she received certifications in BLS Stop the Bleed, ALS CPR, Level 1 Graston and OPE-C casting. She also grew exponentially in her craft through her internship opportunities with reputable organizations such as the University of Central Florida football team, the Ohio University women’s soccer team and the University of Florida women’s gymnastics team. Now a Licensed and Board-Certified Athletic Trainer, Elissa looks forward to pursuing her passion for sports medicine with her present and future patients here in Great Falls Montana.
Team Chiropractor
Team Chiropractor
Jerald D. Wiley, B.S., D.C.
Dr. Wiley graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1995 with honors. After graduation, he spent eight years in a multi-disciplinary practice in Colorado. He opened Mountain View Chiropractic PC in the fall of 2003 in Great Falls. Dr. Wiley’s practice primarily consists of treatment of neuromuscular skeletal conditions and sprains and strains. He has been involved with the Pro Sport Chiropractic Rodeo Team for eight years, and is board certified with the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA).
Dr. Wiley grew up in Arkansas and has lived out west for the past 33 years. He and his wife, Lisa are active in Charlie Russell Backcountry Horsemen where he has served on the Board of Directors for the past nine years. He also enjoys all team sports, and hunting, fishing and packing in the back country.
Team Dentist
Team Dentist
Dr. Brad Hobson
Dr. Brad Hobson calls Great Falls home and is proud to support the Great Falls Americans with their dental needs.
He is from Boise, Idaho, trained to be a dentist in Indiana and began as a licensed dentist in Idaho before settling in Great Falls at his own private practice. His wife and four children are very involved with year-round local sports and outdoor recreation.
Dr. Hobson also volunteers time outside his dental practice at his church and various local organizations. When he isn’t enjoying all things Montana, he loves to keep smiles bright and healthy through caring, conservative, personalized attention. His very experienced dental team strives to give the best dental care available in Great Falls. His team loves nothing more than being your trusted resource when it comes to your overall oral health.
Give his office a call at 761-1945 or find him online at drbradhobson.com
Dr. Pat Stibel
Team Optometrist
Dr. Patrick J Stibel is an Optometry Specialist in Great Falls, Montana. He graduated with honors from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1978. Having more than 42 years of diverse experiences, especially in OPTOMETRY, Dr. Patrick J Stibel affiliates with no hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Eye Clinic Of Great Falls,