Dr. Turnquist is board certified in family practice. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Community Hospital. As a resident, Dr. Turnquist received the Resident Teacher Award. He is currently the director of medical education at Community Hospital North. His areas of interest include treating diabetes and cholesterol with both medicine and diet. He teaches a diet class twice a month in the evening. Dr. Turnquist has one brother, one sister and four nephews. He enjoys playing tennis and is active in the youth education program at his church.