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FEATURES 12 IMPROVE YOUR MOOD Local experts offer advice about maintaining a good mental balance, especially during stressful times. 18 BRETT KAUFMAN OPENS UP One of the cities’ top developers talks about his struggle to get comfortable with himself. 20 STEPPING UP Local volunteers and researchers pitch in to help find a COVID-19 vaccine. 26 THE NATURAL KILLER CELL An Ohio State researcher stumbles on a formidable weapon against cancer and perhaps other diseases. 30 WHY FIDO HELPS The new science of zooeyia is providing plenty of evidence about why you should have a pet. 33 THE SKIN FIX Pandemic times and Zoom meetings have us thinking more about our skin. Here’s what experts can offer.

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ON THE COVER: An extraordinary cup of coffee and being in nature are just two things that improve your mood.

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6 PRODUCTS FOR WINTER WALKING Wear the gear that keeps you warm and well protected for Central Ohio’s outdoor activities. 7 GOT MILK? There are plenty of fresh alternatives if cow’s milk doesn’t work well for you. 8 ARE THE KIDS OK? How to talk to kids when times are tough. 9 INTUITIVE EATING How to make peace with food and other tips. 10 WHAT’S THE BUZZ? A green wave is taking hold across the country. Here’s the research about cannabis.

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ReseaRch Update Cannabis, the Healing Power of Pets and a Killer Cell that Fights Cancer

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were bare. News reports reported the first cases of COVID-19 were found in Washington state. Later during a telephone press conference with city officials I found out there were few COVID tests in Central Ohio. Officials were still awaiting their arrival. It was early March. Eventually my body healed and I regained my normal level of activity. Feeling fine, I attended a large business gathering on March 9. Not one person coughed; I was listening. Two days later the World Health Organization declared the pandemic, and non-essential businesses shut down. In May I tested for COVID-19 antibodies and nothing showed up, but experts will say I may have been too late for that test. About the time I retraced the pace of my early winter travel, researchers were saying COVID-19 had likely been in the United States since December. If only I’d known. Last year turned all of our worlds upside down. As we continue to work through this pandemic, I hope you stay healthy and wise to new research as it unfolds. It’s a riveting time to be watching medical advancements in a lot of areas, including the ongoing development of COVID vaccines and treatments. I, for one, don’t want any cough close to what I experienced early in 2020. Occasionally I take a COVID-19 test just to be sure. Wishing you the best in 2021!

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“If a health crisis occurs, it turns our world upside down.” When I wrote that sentence in last January’s issue of Columbus Monthly Health, I had no idea what would unfold. At the end of January, I hopped on a flight to Maine to celebrate my grandson’s first birthday, then I flew from Maine to California to attend a business conference. After a few days back in Columbus, I took yet another flight to Florida to visit my parents, and for a weekend in the sun with another grandson. By the time I returned to Columbus I was developing a cold and the worst cough I’ve had in years. I stocked up on my usual supplies, rested and worked. Despite my incessant cough, my husband, somehow, stayed well. I continue to wonder if I had an early case of COVID-19. It’s not unusual for me to land a week of bronchitis at the end of a cold so I didn’t panic. I took plenty of meds and used continual cough drops. But several days into the cough, I checked out the website for the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to see how long I should allow for bronchitis to clear up. This bout was going for the gold. I’ll never forget this. Even though I’d heard of the formidable virus striking Wuhan, it was Feb. 26 when I first read about it on the CDC website. I was lazily stretched out on my couch after leaving the office early, where I had huddled in my own space and tried to avoid others. “Wow,” I thought as I read. “I’m not going into a doctor’s office. I’m going to catch something much worse.” My symptoms were not matching the few that were listed there, specifically the fever. Over the coming days, I dragged myself to several stores, looking for sanitizers and stocking up on cough meds now knowing what was rolling into the country. Shelves in Central Ohio

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Sorting Out Milk Soy milk has long been an alternative to cow’s milk for those with sensivities, but in today’s market myriad other choices have popped up. Below we try to make sense of the milk alternatives and which will benefit you best. —Ana Piper

OAT MILK

PEA MILK

Good for those with food sensitivities and restrictions Oat milk is free of lactose, nuts, dairy and soy as well as gluten. Oat-based products are the perfect option for those trying to find a milk alternative. According to Cleveland Clinic medicine dietitian Jorden Edinger, oat milk has more protein and fiber compared to other plantbased milks, but is higher in carbohydrates and calories checking in at about 100 calories per serving

Good for those looking for a protein-rich, nut alternative milk High in protein at eight grams per serving and low in sugar, pea milk is one of the newest alternatives to the market that is comparable to cow’s milk. However, being a newcomer, minimal research and studies have been conducted to weigh the pros and cons.

SOY MILK Good for those who seek a nutrient-rich dietary alternative Known as the original plantbased milk alternative, soy milk isn’t new to the scene, but still stands strong in the market. In a study by the Journal of Food Science and Technology, it was concluded that soy milk was the best alternative to cow’s milk in terms of balanced nutritional content, high protein and fiber.

HEMP MILK For people who want a milk rich in omega-3 Hemp milk is rich in nutrients, vitamins and heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, according to Kirkpatrick. With a creamy consistency it can be a great substitute for cow’s milk for those who prefer a thicker product. Hemp milk has been in the market for years but was always imported due to laws against growing hemp in the United States. A newly-minted law in 2018 legalized hemp farming in the U.S.; thus, anticipate more hemp-based milks in the future.

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ALMOND MILK Good for those searching for a low-calorie option For those looking for a lowcalorie alternative to cow’s milk, almond milk can’t be beat with only 40 calories per serving, according to Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick. However, almond milk is naturally low in protein, at only one gram per serving due to the way the almonds are processed to make milk.

For those who prefer a low-carb, high-fat diet Extracted from the white, fleshy part of mature coconuts, coconut milk is a relative newcomer in the non-dairy milk market. Due to its high fat count, it isn’t recommended as a healthy dairy alternative, but for someone on a high-fat, low-carb diet—such as keto— it could be used as an alternative to meet fat intake goals. Dr. Mark Hyman, the director of functional medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, recommends buying light, unsweetened coconut milk to get the most nutritional benefits out of it.

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Kids and Mental Health Questions to ask to be sure children and teens are doing OK BY LAURIE ALLEN

The upheaval brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and related issues hasn’t bypassed children and adolescents. They, too, experience anxiety and mental health problems in ways that aren’t always obvious. “Most kids don’t wear their feelings out there for the world to see,” says Parker Huston, pediatric psychologist and medical director of the On Our Sleeves program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. If there is one thing parents can do to ease their children through difficult times, it’s talk with them about how they are feeling. “The best thing you can do is start the conversation early,” says Huston. “If you haven’t initiated those conversations, do it today.” Ironically, COVID has made it easier to talk about mental health in both adults and children. “It’s been a fulcrum to leverage these discussions, and has driven these conversations,” adds Huston. One in five children is living with a mental illness, and 50 percent of all lifetime mental illnesses start by age 14. Huston says anxiety is becoming one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children and “hap8

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pens when the brain communicates that all is not well and it needs to be changed.” Mental health professionals have seen an uptick in the number of children with more severe anxiety and other issues since the COVID-19 pandemic began, he notes. “This school year is not business as usual.” Anxiety manifests in a number of behaviors, such as anger and aggression or, conversely, withdrawal and avoidance. “We get a lot of referrals about suspected attention deficit disorders,” adds Huston. “Sometimes lack of ability to focus and concentrate is ADD, or it may be they are so anxious and worried they may not be able to turn down the volume.” Huston says younger children don’t have the emotional language to express complex emotions, so adults can take cues from behavioral signs, such as irritability, changes in sleep, not wanting to spend time with friends or not wanting to do things they normally like to do. Adolescents might voice anxiety and depression by saying, “I feel hopeless.” Or, they may say it like this: “What’s the point?”

Parents should consider consulting a professional when these kinds of attitudes persist and interfere with normal functioning. School counselors can be an excellent resource at times like this, in addition to clinical therapists, Huston says. “It comes back to talking to kids,” he adds. “It’s the foundation. I tell people nothing is going to happen in the first two sessions of therapy. Those are about building trust [and a relationship].” Huston says it’s OK for parents to start conversations with easier topics, such as asking their children to name the best thing that happened that day. They then can move to talking about the more negative situations and emotions. Ask children what specifically made them uncomfortable. Adults also should be aware of how their words and actions impact children. “We have more influence, sometimes unknowingly, than we think. Kids are very perceptive,” Huston says. While adults shouldn’t shield youngsters from reality, it’s important to find a way to filter that in how they speak to their children. When parents say, “I’m terrified” or “I hate the way your school is managing this,” children feel the blow. “There’s a difference between the conversation you have with your family at the dinner table and the one you have after the kids go to bed,” he adds. ✚

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The Joy of Listening to Your Gut

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BY TAYLOR SWOPE

It can sometimes feel impossible to stay updated on the latest health and wellness trends, especially related to eating habits. An anti-diet philosophy called intuitive eating is gaining in popularity. The concept is not new. Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, two registered dieticians, published “Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach” in 1995. The book was intended to help people create a healthy body image while learning to make peace with food. Now in its fourth edition, the guide covers the 10 principles, which are the foundation of the intuitive eating movement. Newer editions address diet culture, weight stigma and baby-led weaning for breastfeeding mothers. What does eating intuitively actually look like in practice? “It is a non-diet approach to food. It is questioning some of the things that we have been taught about diets, health and weight,” says Lori Chong, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Chong says she became interested in incorporating this approach to eating in patient care because she has seen firsthand in her work the negative impact “yo-yo dieting” has on people’s physical and mental health. “I see people who have been chasing one diet after another hoping it would be the magic solution,” she says. “It brings a lot of emotional toil to someone’s life to chase after these different diets.” Your body can be physically harmed when you lose weight and then rapidly regain weight. Chong credits the increasing body positivity movement for bringing more awareness to intuitive eating. This type of eating helps people think differently about food, but it also challenges a common narrative that exercise is only for burning calories. “Exercise is about movement, because it just feels good to move your body,” Chong explains. “You don’t want to focus on an exercise that wears you out.” Intuitive eating is ultimately about helping people make peace with food. “It is about giving yourself unconditional permission to eat,” she says. “You give yourself permission to eat a certain food and there are no limits.”

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Intuitive eating can be summed up in these 10 rules: 1. Reject the diet mentality. 2. Honor your hunger. 3. Make peace with food. Chong says people eventually tire of a food they formerly punished themselves for eating once they give themselves permission to enjoy it. For example, someone could allow themselves to eat potato chips every day. Chong says research shows no one will continue choosing only that food every day. Once people release restrictions on certain foods, they can be open to understanding how various foods make them feel. “There are certain types of food that help with energy and certain foods that zap us with that energy,” adds Chong. “When we start to listen to our bodies, we realize that.” ✚

4. Challenge the food police. 5. Discover the satisfaction factor. 6. Feel your fullness. 7. Cope with your emotions by practicing kindness to yourself. 8. Respect your body. 9. Movement—feel the difference it makes. 10. Honor your health with gentle nutrition. Source: intuitiveeating.org

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What’s the Buzz? Ohio approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes in 2016, and the first dispensaries were licensed in 2018. More states continue to legalize cannabis use for medical purposes and beyond—voters in six additional states approved its use in November. We’ve put together this primer from a growing body of research about when and how cannabis can help, as well as the best practices for using it. —Lauren Koff

A MAGICAL MYSTERY WEED? Cannabis use is becoming more normalized among the older populations. As laws legalizing cannabis spread across the United States, the perception of risk associated with it has decreased. Studies have shown that some in the older adult population may continue use, restart cannabis use or initiate cannabis use for the first time. “The greatest increase in marijuana use was observed among those in the older adult population 50 years or older, and those 65 years or older had the greatest increase in marijuana use in the older adult population,” according to a 2018 study published in the journal Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. A concern of addiction, as well as a person’s medical history and other medications should be considered before adopting marijuana for medical use, which is permitted in Ohio.

BOOMER MADNESS? Baby Boomers are perceiving cannabis to be less risky. A 2015 article in Drug & Alcohol Review reported on a qualitative study among Baby Boomers and determined that cannabis users perceived cannabis as having less adverse effects, a lower risk for addiction and better effectiveness for treating symptoms of medical conditions.

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FDA APPROVED “THC itself has proven medical benefits in particular formulations,” according to a report issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. THC, known formally as tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive component in cannabis that causes a user to get high. The drugs Marinol, Syndros and Cesamet, which contain synthetic THC, have been approved by the FDA for nausea associated with cancer chemotherapy. Marinol and Syndros have been approved for the treatment of weight loss in AIDS patients.

CBD FOR SEIZURES The FDA has also approved Epidiolex, which contains a purified form of the drug substance cannabidiol, or CBD, for use in some seizure-related syndromes including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome.

CANNABIS AND COVID When it comes to cannabis consumption, there is a new reality in the COVID-19 world: Fragile lungs are at greater risk of being harmed by the virus. A directive was given “for people using cannabis, edible forms of cannabis should replace smoking or vaping” in a letter last year from the editors of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

FOR CANCER PATIENTS Cannabis can help during chemo. In adults with chemotherapyinduced nausea and vomiting it can be nearly impossible to eat anything, but evidence documented by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine states “oral cannabinoids are effective antiemetics.” In other words, cannabis can help treat nausea during chemotherapy.

CANNABIS AND CHRONIC PAIN

THOSE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

“Patients who were treated with cannabis or cannabinoids are more likely to experience a clinically significant reduction in pain symptoms,” according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in a 2017 report.

Spasticity is a major concern for those with MS and cannabis shows promising results. Cannabis can be life changing for adults with multiple sclerosis-related spasticity, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. “Short-term use of oral cannabinoids improves patientreported spasticity symptoms,” the report states.

IMPROVES COGNITION While there is a stigma that cannabis lowers cognition, that may not be true for adults using medical cannabis, which is often highly regulated and better controlled than cannabis purchased on the black market. In 2018, researchers reported in Frontiers of Pharmacology that cannabis may actually improve cognition. “Following three months of treatment … patients demonstrated improved task performance accompanied by changes in brain activation patterns within the cingulate cortex and frontal regions,” according to the report.

DOSAGE IS KEY “Most of the adverse effects associated with cannabis usage are dose-related, so it is important to know the strength of the cannabis you are taking and to ‘start low and go slow,’ ” wrote Dr. Peter Grinspoon, in an April post for the Harvard Health blog. “Start with the lowest effective dose and take your time working your way up to a dose that alleviates your symptoms with a minimum of side effects,” Grinspoon advises.

CANNABIS AND PTSD Researchers have found that post-traumatic stress disorder increases the risk of depression and suicide. However, an April report in the Journal of Psychopharmacology provides preliminary evidence that cannabis use may contribute to reducing the negative association that post-traumatic stress disorder has with severe depression and suicidal states.

CBD AND EPILEPSY

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A review of many studies published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found strong evidence of CBD’s benefit for control of refractory seizures experienced by those who have epilepsy.

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THERE WASN’T A LOT TO LOVE ABOUT 2020.

ing your head in Netflix may not be the end-all to achieving balance. The second type of happiness is eudaimonic, which focuses on purpose, meaning and self-realization, which may be found through work, volunteerism, or social and spiritual connections. “Both are really important,” Huston says. The “science of happiness” is a growing field and the subject of books, podcasts and college curricula. It’s also an emerging field of research as scientists seek evidenced-based approaches to achieving emotional well-being and productivity. HAPPINESS 101 The year 2020 provided a living laboratory in which to study emotional well-being, says Jennifer Cheavens, professor of psychology at Ohio State University. The COVID pandemic in particular “provides us with the opportunity to look and see who’s coping well, and who’s not, from a comparative standpoint but in an intellectually curious way … with the aim of teaching that to everybody else.” So is happiness a skill that adults can learn, like painting, piano or speaking French? “It’s more that certain skills, such as kindness, are likely to increase your happiness,” Cheavens says. “It can be a small act of kindness like buying a cup of coffee for the person behind you in the drive-thru, or a long-term volunteer commitment.”

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Stockpiling sanitizer, disinfecting groceries and settling for smiles on Zoom rather than seeing them in person became pile-on stressors in an already unsettling time. Besides an unprecedented global pandemic, we lived with racial tensions, political unrest, economic recession and natural disasters. The resultant shockwaves riveted through society, generating turmoil and unease in undeniable proportions and triggering spikes in depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Still, there’s hope. Looking ahead to 2021, experts advise that no matter the external conditions around us, we can shape our own happiness. “Happiness is a loaded term,” says Parker Huston, pediatric psychologist and clinical director of the On Our Sleeves program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “To some extent, there is a genetic predisposition toward happiness or unhappiness, but your experiences and thoughts play a role. In reality, we have more control over things like our happiness than we think.” By regularly engaging in practices such as mindfulness and gratitude, you can retrain how you see the world. In clinical terms, happiness is “subjective wellbeing.” There are even two types of happiness: Hedonic happiness is based on pleasure, enjoyment and pain avoidance. Listening to music, watching Netflix or hugging a dog are examples. But bury-

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Practicing skills such as kindness, gratitude and mindfulness are based on the idea of stopping a cycle of negative thinking and worry and engaging in a new, more optimistic way of seeing and living in the world. Cheavens calls it an “upward spiral.” A regular gratitude practice is a simple yet powerful way to shift perspective, experts agree, and sharing it with others is even more helpful. Huston shares a daily gratitude list with his young children, who remind him to do it if he has forgotten. In studies, people have self-reported a greater sense of well-being after practicing gratitude for a month, Huston says. In a placebo-controlled study, two weeks of daily gratitude practice were as effective as Prozac in reducing symptoms of mild to moderate depression and increasing subjective well-being, says Dr. Laurie Hommema, medical director of provider and associate well-being at OhioHealth. Research using functional magnetic resonance imaging appears to bolster the case for gratitude. FMRI studies have shown different areas of the brain “lighting up” as people move through emotional states while practicing gratitude, Hommema says. Generally speaking, the more evolved, thinking areas of the brain become more active while the primitive, reactionary parts are quieted. Similarly, imaging studies have shown that regular meditation practice enhances areas of the brain that regulate and reduce stress and contribute to creativity, insight and a positive mood. Gratitude tools aren’t hard to find. A Three Good Things exercise, such as the one created by the Greater Good Science Center in Berkeley, asks participants to name three positive experiences each day, and think about their role in bringing them about. Nationwide Children’s Growing Our Gratitude program provides activities families can do together. Regular, scheduled gratitude practices yield the best results, Huston says. “At first, you have to do it purposefully, you have to force it into your family’s routine. Then it becomes a habit. It takes some effort and focus to see benefits down the line.” Mindfulness—the act of being present in the moment—also can promote well-being. “It doesn’t have to be complicated, it can be very brief moments throughout the day,” Hommema says. Those moments may include a feeling of accomplishment when a task is complete, noticing a beautiful sunset or relishing an extra good cup of coffee. “To some extent, what you see is what you get,” says Craig Travis, director of behavioral science for the OhioHealth Grant Family Medicine residency program. Even the language we use to describe an event or circumstance is important, he says. “I want things to go back to normal. This is never going to end. I can’t live with this uncertainty,” are examples of language people have used to describe their feelings about the pandemic and its fallout. Retraining the brain to see things differently can bring relief. 16

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CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS “Sometimes our brain gets tricked into thinking in ways that are detrimental,” Huston says. “If you put all your eggs in one basket, and say, I won’t be happy until ‘x’ happens, it puts happiness out of your control.” In the context of the pandemic and other stressors, techniques used in cognitive behavioral therapy can work to help shift perspective. CBT interventions “address some of the unhelpful patterns of thinking that can fuel unhappiness and dissatisfaction,” says

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Sophie Lazarus, assistant professor of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. “For example, if you have a tendency to discount positive feedback or catastrophize, it can help to step back and consider evidence for and against your thoughts,” Lazarus says. Doing that “can help you arrive at a more balanced perspective.” Cheavens says the aim is to challenge negative thoughts and emotions by reminding people that nothing is permanent, crises do end and people have

faced uncertainty before. When people wish for life to return to normal, clinicians work with them to identify specific things they miss, and then try to find a workable substitute, such as adding structure to the day, safe-distance socializing or regularly being outdoors. Hommema used the practice on herself in September when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. “I catastrophized,” she says, worrying that her daughters and other girls would never have the same opportunities as men, and that the future of HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

Healthy Mind, Healthy Business

Kaufman considers himself fortunate to have been in therapy most of his life, and to have a mother who was courageous enough to take him and his sister out of the dysfunctional, unhappy home when he was 10. She eventually remarried and Brett established a healthier father-son relationship with his stepfather, Gary Schottenstein.

Developer Brett Kaufman overcame a painful childhood before finding success.

People’s early years have a profound impact, yet need not encage or define them, says Kaufman. Sharing experiences, whether in a 12-step group, during therapy or with a trusted friend, “seems to really make a difference … I think you just have to raise your hand and have the courage to say, ‘I need help.’”

“I can’t talk about one without the other,” says the developer, entrepreneur and investor. Standing in front of city business leaders, he knew it was important to present himself authentically, without fear. Ironically, Kaufman, who hosts a podcast, coaches and is involved in other high-visibility projects, considers himself an introvert. He says he speaks because it is part of his purpose. “We all have a responsibility to love one another and support one another,” he says. “I wouldn’t be where I am without the love and support. It does mean something.” Kaufman talks freely about his painful past. He says he grew up with a father who was beset with various addictions. “That was really difficult,” he says. “At the same time, he was trying to instill values around being a man … his stuff came out on me. There was a lot of verbal abuse.”

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Today, Kaufman is grateful that his experiences helped define both his career path and personal vision. “I have a deeply held belief in how things happen. They are there to teach, to help me learn and understand, and be part of the divine architecture,” he says. He graduated from Ohio State University, after attending the first two-and-a-half years at the University of Arizona. Kaufman then chose a career in banking—for all the wrong reasons, he says. “I tried to fit in with societal norms of look good, be successful, make money, be somebody, be something,” he recalls. “I became a banker so I could show up at my five-year reunion with a business card. I dressed up in a suit and tie every day. I knew that looking good was the key thing. I knew how to fake it.” His job with Bank One Capital took him to Texas, where he met a developer who inspired his interest in real estate development. Years later, he was introduced to Landmark

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Early last year, Brett Kaufmann, founder and CEO of Kaufman Development, had 10 minutes to speak before an audience of more than 1,000 at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. He spent eight minutes talking about his personal journey, not his business.

Forum and other personal development and entrepreneurial leadership programs that focused on “how to become the best version of yourself,” Kaufman says. The combination of those experiences and therapy work led to the dawning realization that “I could author my own life,” he says. The past influenced but did not define him, and he set about incorporating things that mattered to him—meditation, sustainability and uplifting others—with his professional vision when he started his company in 2011. “It became part of how I would build communities. What if we put all of that at people’s doorsteps?” Kaufman’s Gravity project at 500 W. Broad St. embodies his world view. The mixed-used development blends apartments, offices and event spaces with restaurants and public art. Designed to promote holistic living, Gravity’s wellness-based resident programming includes meditation, yoga and public art. Kaufman has partnered with Columbus charity clearinghouse Besa to bring numerous volunteer activities to residents, and a unique program called Rhove offers equity to apartment dwellers. Demystifying therapy and making it an uplifting experience is the driver behind Innerspace at Gravity, a planned co-working space for a wide array of mental health and wellness professionals, including therapists, substanceabuse counselors, coaches and nutritionists. The idea of coalescing wellness with business “is unfolding more and more,” Kaufman says. “Ten years ago, you would try to explain to a banker why you’re spending money on a meditation center. Today the banker is taking off his tie and coming to the meditation center.” He says Kaufman Development has engaged therapists and coaches since its inception, which underscores his belief in the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace and dissolving the stigma around it. And, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged him to adjust on both a personal and business level. “Some things have made me sad and afraid,” he admits, but “the work I’ve done allows me to be a little more grounded in times of turmoil.” Inspired by efforts to unite the community early in the pandemic, Gravity launched a program to move murals created by local artists throughout the city’s hospitals to uplift those within. He finds it helpful to “really make room for all of it, including the emotions that are hard to be with. I am a believer in silver linings, and that this experience is serving and teaching me and that, yes, life is beautiful.” But he acknowledges that he doesn’t always feel that way. It’s important to honor negative feelings rather than take “a spiritual bypass,” he says. “I don’t take the privilege that I have for granted,” Kaufman adds. “ ‘It’s meant to be’ is not always so easy when you lose your job or you get sick … there are a lot of people suffering.” He continues to ask himself: “How do I swim with the current and try to help?” —Laurie Allen

the country was bleak. Realizing what she was doing, she turned off TV and social media, spent quiet time alone and recognized that her thinking wasn’t realistic or productive. “I focused on something I could control. I can teach my kids to be really great people, to do activism, to try hard.” She then was able to go back to her day with more calm and purpose. Being able to see things as neither black or white helps navigate many scenarios, including life online. Strong social connections have been shown to be powerful buffers against depression and anxiety, yet social distancing has made that difficult. Zoom and other platforms are the stand-ins for face-to-face connection, which some see as a blessing and others see as a curse. Again, it’s about perspective. Zoom cannot replace actual human contact and interaction, but it has demonstrable upsides, experts say. Hommema admits to suffering from virtual meeting fatigue but sees the benefits. In health care, “we’ve been able to reach more people than we ever have in a meaningful, timely way—in some cases the same day.” And she has seen its impact on caregivers, who now have the flexibility to merge home life and work life when possible. She cites a colleague who worked from her mother-in-law’s home while the woman was in hospice so she could fulfill her professional obligations and be with her husband’s mother at the end of life. CHASING HAPPINESS “Comparison is the thief of joy.” In the age of social media, those are prophetic words from the 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. “Social media has emphasized happiness,” Hommema explains. “We compare ourselves to the people we see on Facebook. We are more attuned to each other—where we live, what we do. There is an inclination to see others as being more happy than we are, and a feeling that we should always be happy.” It’s not just Facebook, though. Add to that the pressure to be perfect on Instagram, youthfully engaged on TikTok, to be the uber-professional on LinkedIn, or to add spicy commentary to Twitter— participating in any social media can bring on all sorts of anxiety and even depression during the currently stressful times. In fact, Hommema reminds us, life is more than half negative experiences. It’s the negatives that allow us to experience joy. “Happy people don’t deny reality,” Travis says. Instead, they learn to “be comfortable in [their] discomfort.” “Chasing happiness is not great in the long term,” OSU’s Cheavens says. “We can overvalue happiness … and it may feel like this doesn’t map with the way my life works right now. “Emotional well-being comes from being able to persevere through adversity and find new sources of strength,” she adds. ✚ HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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Holly Garden, left, along with Jan and Chuck Mader are involved in vaccine trials for COVID-19.

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UP STEPPING Local volunteers and researchers participate in clinical trials to find a COVID-19 vaccine. BY SANDRA GURVIS

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The Maders, as it turns out, are part of the clinical trial that produced one of the first notable COVID-19 vaccines, created by the drug giant Pfizer in conjunction with researchers at BioNTech. The company was the first to announce in early November that its vaccine was at least 90 percent effective. Close on the heels of the Pfizer effort is another vaccine by Moderna, which announced that it was nearly 95 percent effective a week following Pfizer’s announcement. (In later weeks, Pfizer said its vaccine had a 95 percent effective rate, too.) On Nov. 20, Pfizer filed for emergency FDA approval. Moderna was close behind, filing for emergency approval on Nov. 30. For those fascinated by the politics of competitive science, this is a story unfolding in real time. UNPRECEDENTED SPEED The onset of COVID-19 has pushed scientific research to astonishing speeds. Of the more than 3,500 federally-funded COVID-19 studies, 196 are clinical trials relating to a vaccine, according to clinicaltrials.gov. The number varies, depending upon the source, but there are 150 to 200 vaccines in development globally. While the Pfizer/BioNTech trial includes approximately 44,000 people worldwide, in Central Ohio, Aventiv is a company that is watching over 300 par-

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AST SUMMER, WHEN JAN MADER of Clintonville learned that AventivResearch was looking for volunteers for a COVID-19 study for the Pfizer vaccine, she jumped at the opportunity. “In early March, before the quarantine lockdown began, my sister caught COVID-19 on a plane coming back from New York City,” she recalls. “She lost her sense of taste and smell and was having trouble breathing. But she didn’t want to leave her animals so she stayed at home [and didn’t go to the hospital].” Jan, a long-time equestrian, who cares for her horse, Tango, as well as several other pets, could certainly relate. “It was terrifying,” she says of her sister’s ordeal. Jan’s husband, Chuck, is a former pharmaceutical sales representative and is now retired. He had different reasons for enrolling in the clinical trial. “For me, the motivating factor was my age,” says Chuck. “The older you are, the higher your risk.” Although Jan is still in her 60s, Chuck is in his early 70s. The CDC reports that people ages 65-74 are five times more likely to be hospitalized and 90 times more likely to die than people in the 18-29 age group. Eight out of 10 deaths due to COVID-19 in the U.S. are people who are 65 and over. “I am very familiar with the protocol and procedure of clinical studies,” Chuck continues. “The studies are run with such detail and care that I knew that the vaccine would be relatively safe.”

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ticipants in a blind study. The Maders don’t know whether they’ve received the real vaccine or a placebo. “Given its large and diverse population and potential for high rates of infection, we knew that Columbus would be an ideal place for a study,” says Dr. Samir Arora, Aventiv’s president and medical director. He and his company have been involved in over 200 clinical research trials that involved proposed treatments for hypertension, diabetes, obesity, pain, asthma, COPD and more. “Although we have a database of some 40,000 patients, the community’s response to the COVID vaccine study has been tremendous, with volunteers from as far away as Michigan, West Virginia and other states,” says Arora. “COVID has hit minorities especially hard so we have worked towards enrolling a proportionate number of Black and Hispanic volunteers.” Regardless of who or what is being studied during a clinical trial, “certain protocols remain in place,” explains Dr. Susan Koletar, director of Ohio State University’s division of infectious diseases and principal investigator for the AIDS clinical trials unit at OSU. Koletar, who has worked for more than 30 years in clinical trials, is also working on a COVID vaccine project with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The trial is part of a larger effort co-developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca pharmaceuticals with about 30,000 volunteers. OSU’s portion of the trial involves 500 adults. On Nov. 20, AstraZeneca announced that its vaccine also had close to a 90-percent effective rate, too, although the results of the AstraZeneca study were undergoing close scrutiny at press time.

Patricia Iams, 73, of Upper Arlington was the first person to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Susan Koletar, director of OSU’s division of infectious diseases, is overseeing a 500-participant clinical trial for the AstraZeneca vaccine.

TAKING PRECAUTIONS Although the AstraZeneca/University of Oxford effort was paused in September after a participant fell ill, it has been fully resumed, including at Ohio State. In late November, OSU was looking for a mix of healthcare workers and those at high risk of exposure, such as teachers, first responders, college students, factory workers and restaurant employees as well as those 65 and older for its AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine study. Such starts and stops are fairly common in clinical trials, notes Koletar. “People should be comforted by the fact the scientific community takes responsible action when things don’t go as planned,” she adds. “These trials are done in phases, with a lot of preclinical work.”

Depending upon the condition being studied as well as numerous other factors, trials usually have three to four phases, with a certain number of people in a control group receiving a placebo. According to the World Health Organization, Phase I studies usually test new drugs for the first time in a small group to evaluate a safe dosage and identify side effects. Phase II involves a larger number of participants, investigating details such as a maximum tolerated dose, the optimal schedule for giving the product and whether the participants’ immune systems are having the desired responses. Phase III studies are conducted on larger populations and in different regions and countries. Phase III is often the final step before a new treatment is approved by the FDA. “In Phase III, scientists address questions such as, ‘Does this product prevent new infections? Or if people do become infected, does HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

A lab tech at the University of Miami processes blood samples for the Moderna study. The Moderna vaccine was developed with funding provided by the National Institutes of Health.

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“But I did a pre-emptive strike with Advil and it went away,” says Garden. “I did have quite a reaction to the second injection—fever, aches and so forth. I don’t think a saline injection placebo would have caused those symptoms.” VACCINES HAVE CHANGED The first vaccine ever developed was in 1796 for smallpox. Historically, most vaccines take years to produce and involve injecting a small amount of whatever formidable virus into its formula so that the person taking the vaccine develops an immunity to the virus. Times have changed, though. Today, researchers have the ability to create treatments and vaccines faster than ever before because some vaccines are rooted in biotechnology, which is the genetic manipulation of micro-organisms. In the case of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, genetic coding in the vaccine helps a person develop the ability to fight the disease because their body develops antibodies to the spike protein in COVD-19. The genetic code for the entire COVID-19 virus has not been put into the vaccine. Finding a COVID-19 vaccine has been a global challenge, and 2020’s research efforts have produced several different types. The World Health Organization initiated a worldwide vaccine development effort with a goal of distributing two billion doses by the end of 2021.

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the product help them control the infection so that it doesn’t become severe disease?’”explains the Coronavirus Prevention Network. Optional Phase IV studies may take place after a country approves a vaccine, depending on whether there seems to be a need for further testing in a wide population over a longer timeframe. With the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, clinical trial patients received two vaccines 19-23 days apart during Phases II and III. A certain number of the first 6,000 subjects in the overall study were required to report any symptoms for seven days after each vaccine. “Those patients, as well as the patients that were not a part of that daily reporting, are just required to report whether or not they have had any symptoms of COVID at least weekly, or as needed,” explains Grazia Cannon, a sub-investigator with Aventiv. Questions during the reporting phase pertained to possible immunological reactions, including their highest temperature of the day, redness, pain, swelling at the injection site, fatigue, headache, vomiting, muscle aches, joint pain and more. Chuck Mader had a sore arm and a fever of 100 degrees for 24 hours, while Jan experienced no reaction whatsoever. Another Central Ohio study participant, massage therapist and former teacher Holly Garden, 63, described the shot as “a quick twist, that later hurt like an SOB.

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Although vaccines generally take years to develop, there are a few reasons why the COVID-19 vaccine has come faster. In part, there have been massive financial contributions made by governments worldwide, including a $9.5 billion commitment from the U.S. In addition, those working on the COVID-19 vaccine benefit from genetic discoveries that are being studied to fight other diseases. For example, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, known scientifically as mRNA vaccine candidate BNT162b2, uses a technology developed during clinical trials for cancer that has never been licensed for any disease. If approved by the FDA, this vaccine is on schedule to be the first mRNA vaccine approved for human use. Pfizer anticipates producing up to 50 million vaccine doses in 2020 and 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021. Moderna’s Phase III study for its mRNA-1273 vaccine has enrolled most of its 30,000 volunteers and is on track to deliver at least 500 million doses per year beginning in 2021. Both Pfizer and Moderna are hoping to use their vaccines on those with the highest risk first. Both companies, however, are focusing on the manufacturing and distribution challenges that lie ahead for the mRNA vaccines that must be kept frozen for some amount of time. The freezing requirement for vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna could make their distribution more difficult, especially to places without advanced medical facilities. Further complicating matters is that Pfizer vaccine must be kept far colder (-94 F) than Moderna’s (-4 F). Think subzero Antarctica versus your basic pharmaceutical freezer. ADENOVIRUS VACCINES The coming Johnson&Johnson vaccine (JNJ-78436735) has shown great promise though it, like the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca effort, is developed differently and made from a common cold virus. Such vaccines are called viral vector vaccines in which the adenovirus is the vector, in this case. Johnson&Johnson anticipates that, if proven to be safe and effective, the first batches of a COVID-19 vaccine will be available for emergency use authorization in early 2021, according to a press release issued by the company. The sheer volume of vaccines needed worldwide means that each of these four efforts—vaccines by Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson— could become major players in the business of COVID-19 vaccines. VACCINE CONCERNS How long a vaccine will be effective against COVID-19 remains to be seen. Arora of Aventiv expresses concern over their acceptance among the general pop-

ulation. “Some surveys have said that 40 percent of respondents will not take the vaccine when it comes out,” he says. “Some people have a fear of vaccines that goes against the technology and research behind them.” Yet vaccines will help restore freedom and peace of mind to a pandemic-weary population. “People are very social creatures,” notes OSU’s Koletar. “Social distancing is hard on the world. Kids who come to college don’t want to stay in their dorm rooms all the time.” And while many people wear masks, that gets old as well. “No one likes barriers,” she continues. Local participants in the Pfizer clinical trial see their efforts as contributing to the greater good. “Of course there is some element of risk,” says Garden. “But God has taken care of me so far and the whole process, including learning about the virus, is fascinating to me. Plus telling people that you’re doing a virus vaccine study makes a great story.” Chuck and Jan Mader also feel that their active lifestyle continues to provide them with physical resilience that others of similar age may not have. “Just about every day we go out to the barn, and between taking care of that, the horses and other animals, it’s a lot of physical work,” Jan says. The three local participants don’t know yet whether they’ve had the vaccine or a placebo. “My question as a participant in the study is: Will we now have an option to get the vaccination if we had the placebo?” Jan asks. “Will they unblind the study so we can know?” Either way, she wants to be sure that she’s vaccinated against COVID. “When I tell people that I’m getting the vaccine, they say, ‘Aren’t you afraid?’’ Jan continues. “Not really, not after I saw what my sister went through. And if it means I’m going be around to hug my grandkids, I’m happy to do it.” ✚

A nurse prepares a shot that is part of a COVID-19 vaccine study by Moderna. Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will require people to get two shots, three to four weeks apart. Both companies were seeking emergency FDA approval at press time and hope to be distributing vaccines to those on the front lines as soon as possible. HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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The natural

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Local researchers are investigating a new treatment that could wipe out various cancers, brain tumors, viruses and more

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prospective, formidable weapon against cancer which is a natural part of the human immune system is capturing the attention and excitement of researchers conducting clinical trials at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. Aptly named, natural killer cells—NK cells— are part of the immune system residing in the family of white blood cells known as lymphocytes, which protect the body against disease, bacteria, viruses and other foreign invaders. While other members of that family, such as T cells and B cells, will attack specific toxins, NK cells will assault any alien substance that invades the body. Heightening the enthusiasm of researchers are early results that suggest administering massive doses of NK cells to cancer patients has few, if any, side effects.

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Dr. Dean A. Lee, director of cellular therapy and the cancer immunology program at Nationwide Children’s and OSU’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, calls NK cells the “first responders” to infection. While his main focus is investigating these cells as a potential cancer weapon, other studies are probing their clout as a means for fighting COVID-19. “These cells look for and can recognize any signs of stress or abnormal DNA or metabolism,” Lee says. “They have an internal ability to recognize a cancer cell and kill it.” The research is vital. In 2020, more than 1.8 million new cancer cases were expected in the U.S., and more than 600,000 people were expected to succumb to the disease. Nearly 40 percent of all people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute. But cancer treatment has long relied on highly toxic treatments, such chemotherapy, which kills both good and bad cells. That’s why research into NK cells has become even more valuable. Lee is collaborating with a dozen other physician researchers at Nationwide Children’s and OSU on clinical trials for sarcoma, melanoma, acute myeloid and chronic lymphocytic leukemias, brain tumors, neuroblastoma, lymphoma and viral infections. “Implementing cell therapy clinical trials requires a broadly integrated team approach to bring in the necessary intellectual property, clinical manufacturing, regulatory support, finances and clinical care,” he says. “We now have a truly joint program between the two institutions across these aspects.” While NK cells were discovered in the 1970s, Lee was working on trying to grow T cells around 2007 when he unexpectedly saw “a bunch” of NK cells growing, which he initially ignored. “They were like weeds,” he says, regarding their fast growth. A mentor encouraged him to intentionally grow NK cells because the process was challenging, if not impossible at the time. Lee overcame those challenges and now grows 10,000 to 50,000 NK cells in a few weeks. Because they can be frozen, he has been able to develop banks of NK cells, which other researchers can use in their work. The experimental treatments require large numbers of cells. Patients typically receive about 5 billion

NK cells in a single dose, which they seem to tolerate well. As of September, 16 patients were enrolled in local studies, while five clinical trials had been completed in Houston and one in Brazil. “Totally, a little more than 400 NK cell infusions have been delivered to just over 100 patients,” Lee says. “As for side effects, there are almost none. We are not aware of anyone who has a major toxicity to the infusion.” Dr. Timothy Cripe, chief of the division of hematology and oncology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, says Lee’s work is one of the more unique and robust studies in cellular therapy. “This is harnessing the power of the immune system and redirecting it to a cancer, and that is a relatively new thing to do. Most cancer therapies poison the cancer and harm normal cells,” Cripe says. Not only has Lee been able to massively increase the availability of NK cells for research, he has also improved their strength. A tumor can suppress and inhibit an NK cell, but Lee has boosted their ability to resist those defenses. “It’s like building an army. If you have one soldier, they will not do very well but if you have thousands of soldiers, they do much better,” Cripe says. “Dr. Lee has discovered how to turn one soldier into thousands, and he is arming them with more weapons and more shields.” That army includes NK cells not yet tested on humans. Instead, those are being directly injected into the cancerous tumors in dogs. As of last fall, the Food and Drug Administration had approved three studies using these specific NK cells for human tests. The canine trials focus on bone cancer. Dogs make good subjects because, like humans, cancer occurs naturally and up to 10 times more often than in people, says Dr. William Kisseberth, a professor of medical oncology at OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “Our trial is designed to answer the safety of the therapy and to determine how high of a dose we can do,” Kisseberth says. “One of the things we are able to do in a dog clinical trial is to give NK cells to the dogs in greater frequency than in most previous human trials.” The dogs receive standard care for any dog with bone cancer but with both dog and human trials ongoing, “We learn things from the human stud-

, It s like building an army. If you have one soldier, they will not do very well but if you have thousands of soldiers, they do much better. —DR. TIMOTHY CRIPE, CHIEF OF THE DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY AT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

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Dr. Dean Lee at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dr. Sumi Vasu, an associate professor of internal medicine at OSU, began studies last June that will involve up to 50 people. She treats patients with acute myeloid leukemia and time is often an enemy, so having access to NK cells in a bank instead of spending weeks finding a matching donor is vital. “People can be healthy and then critically ill in three weeks, so things can turn quickly,” she says. “The [cell] product is already there and there is no time spent looking for a donor. To me, that is the most innovative aspect of this trial to be able to help a sick population in a timely way.” In the fall, Dr. Kari Kendra, also an associate professor of internal medicine at OSU, was working on approval for a study to use NK cells against brain tumors that develop from metastasized skin cancer. The immune system is incredibly important in controlling melanoma, and the work with NK cells is providing researchers a potential method to develop even more benefit from that system, she says. “Our goal in treating cancer is to control the disease as long as we can, the best that we can, with a quality of life that is acceptable,” Kendra says. “These immune-therapies, especially the NK therapies, offer the potential way to do that with minimal toxicity and a longer duration.” ✚

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ies that help with the dog studies and vice versa,” Kisseberth says. Dr. Bhuvana Setty, who is the principal investigator at Nationwide Children’s for a clinical trial established by the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, says researchers are desperately working to get more effective and less toxic treatments that quickly work well. “We’ve had a lot of clinical trials in the last couple of decades where we really struggled to make a significant impact with relapses,” says Setty, who focuses on patients with sarcomas, a cancer that begins in the bones or soft tissue. Relapse rates for patients where that cancer is local is typically 30 percent to 40 percent in the first five years, but that number increases dramatically if the cancer has spread, with the chance for relapse in the 85- to 90-percent range, Setty says. Last fall, Setty was working on finalizing a clinical trial in collaboration with Lee that could begin in the second quarter of 2021, using NK cells to treat up to 30 patients with sarcoma. “This is very novel because NK cells have not been previously used for patients with sarcoma,” Setty says. “This is very different research from other immune therapy trials being run across the country.”

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Rustin Moore, dean of Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, with dogs Teddy and Travis.

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BY SANDRA GURVIS

WHY FIDO HELPS Studies in the science of zooeyia have discovered multiple positive effects of being around animals.

ooeyia, the science of studying the miscellaneous health effects of interacting with animals, has taken on growing importance during a year of high anxiety and social distancing. But those who manage the Columbus Police Therapy Dog unit already knew that. “We bring the dogs to witnesses, victims and officers,” explains Sgt. Chantay Boxill, who oversees the unit. Not only does their presence help with processing trauma, but it provides a diversion and calming effect. “People interact with a dog more easily than a uniformed officer,” says Boxill. “Children, especially, will talk to the dog, and we can glean a lot of valuable information.” The popular canine unit normally also visits schools, recreation centers and other city events. But during the early days of the pandemic, there’s even been a need for the dogs at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s state emergency operations center, says Boxill. People at the center were working long days, six days a week and needed some respite.

Chemistry at Its Best There is definitely an “emerging and expansive body of evidence of the positive health benefits, whether physical, biochemical, social, behavioral, emotional, mental or psychological, on people from interacting with pets or other animals,” explains Dr. Rustin Moore, who studies the human-animal connection and is the dean of Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Several recent scientific studies show that oxytocin, the so-called love hormone that normally defines romantic relationships and parental bonding, is also released when people interact with their dogs, Moore says. “Other documented physical and biochemical changes that occur in people also occur in the animals, including slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and lower stress hormones, such as cortisol,” he adds. Being with a pet feeds into our psychological need for physical touch, explains Shari Uncapher, director of outpatient behavioral health services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “Physical touch decreases violence, builds trust, boosts our immune system and reduces stress,” she says.

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Healing Faster Experts point out that having a pet is good for your health, both physically and mentally, including enhanced recovery from heart attacks and strokes specifically for those with dogs, says Moore. While partially due to the exercise required in walking and otherwise entertaining the pet “animals can help with anxiety and depression in a wide variety of situations, including staving off feelings of loneliness,” he adds.

Routine and Stabililty Along with giving you a reason to get out of bed in the morning—Rover or Tigger must be fed and perhaps taken out for a walk. “Having a pet teaches responsibility,” points out Uncapher. “It gives a sense of organization and control, which can show kids how to deal with unpredictable situations.” Adds Moore: “Pets are often the most stable part of a family structure and, in fact, more children grow up in a household with a pet than with their biological father or siblings.”

Moore often says that a dog is a conversation waiting to happen and that owning one is a great way to meet other people. “Animals offer unconditional love, loyalty and nonjudgment,” he says. “They don’t care what you look or smell like, the clothes you wear, the house you live in or the car you drive.” That information probably explains why even people in the most dire of circumstances, such as being homeless or abused, refuse to leave their living situations unless their pet dog or cat comes along. “It may be the only good relationship that individual has,” adds Moore. Pet ownership also teaches young children “how be gentle, caring and nurturing,” says Uncapher. Being around an animal can help even the most challenged youngsters get comfortable with social interactions, she explains. In at least one case she witnessed a child who had been chronically abused feel immediately more relaxed. “The minute the dog came into the room, the patient started cooperating and we were able to get through to him,” she says. “Children ages seven and eight rank pets higher than people as providers of comfort and self-esteem, and to serve as confidants,” adds Moore.

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of dogs and cats to infants, babies and toddlers can greatly decrease the risk of developing allergies later on in life,” says Uncapher. Sometimes pet ownership is not always feasible or even practical, however. Someone who is chronically ill, for example, or living in an unstable situation may lack the physical, mental or financial resources required in providing adequate care. “Yet even they can benefit from even brief contact,” says Moore. “Dogs in particular are natural born listeners, providing positive nonverbal communication and feedback.” In fact, Moore believes that physicians should include relationships with pets as part of a person’s medical history and “prescribe” them if the situation warrants. As hard as it might be for animal lovers to understand, “some people simply feel no

connection,” says Uncapher. “If they own a dog, for example, it’s for hunting or guarding and is considered property that can be replaced, like a lawn mower,” she adds. Others have no interest whatsoever in furry companionship. “Animals just aren’t their thing,” she continues. Still, for many people, pets are considered family members. “In 2018, Americans spent $75 billion on their pets,” says Moore. That number continues to skyrocket during the pandemic. “People are at home with their animals and are thus more tuned into their needs such as veterinary care and grooming,” she adds. Even those who are petless can be affected in a positive way. “Sometimes just seeing an animal can raise your spirits, no matter what your age or situation,” adds Uncapher. :

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IS YOUR SKIN SHOWING STRESS? A new emphasis on Zoom culture (coupled with ‘maskne,’ hand eczema and hair loss) have put local dermatologists on the front lines when it comes to healing our bodies. BY TAYLOR SWOPE

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IN THE NINE MONTHS since COVID-19 rocked our world, every errand and task outside of our homes has been divided between non-essential and essential. In many cases, that means routine doctor appointments have been canceled or delayed. It has been a stressful year, to put it mildly. And, our bodies, including our skin, are feeling the effects. That’s why we asked several Central Ohio dermatologists to provide some tips on skincare as we weather what we hope will be the final stretch of the COVID-19 storm. Dr. Angela Casey of the Center for Surgical Dermatology says some patients are still dealing with delayed skin cancer diagnoses as a result of offices being closed for two months and visits being delayed. “We weren’t seeing patients in the office unless it was an obvious skin cancer that could be diagnosed via telehealth,” says Casey. There was also a delay in referrals because primary care offices were also closed early in the pandemic. By late summer, Casey, whose specialty is skin cancer surgery, had one of the longest surgical backlogs in her 12-year tenure. Dr. Shari Hicks-Graham of Downtown Dermatology says that people staying at home more can account for more time focusing on themselves and their families. Everyone is also more aware of HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

SKIN STRESSORS Dr. Matthew Zirwas of Dermatologists of Central States says acne, psoriasis and eczema are three pre-existing conditions that have been exacerbated by the stress of the past 10 months. He explains that body chemistry changes under stress, causing higher cortisol levels. Cortisol increases can be beneficial in the short-term for an energy boost and fueling 34

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the “fight or flight” response in a dangerous situation. However, long-term high levels of cortisol are unhealthy and can affect the skin’s outermost layer. Chronic, long-term stress (such as the pandemic or a divorce) or sub-acute stress (such as final exams) weaken the protective layer of skin over time resulting in more flare-ups.

HAIR LOSS Zirwas says the hair loss condition known as telogen effluvium is a direct result of higher stress levels, and he has seen an increase during the last several months. “Let’s say you have 10,000 hairs on your head,” says Zirwas. “On any given day, 9,000 are actively growing and 1,000 are in rest mode, which means they have stopped growing and will eventually fall out.” Typically, a hair will grow for three years, and then enter a rest period for three months. When it falls out, it will be replaced by new hair growth. During stressful times, growing hairs enter the resting phase sooner than they should, so the natural cycle is interrupted. When this happens, people may start to notice their own hair loss after about 10 percent has fallen out. Some people may not even notice until they’ve lost 30 percent of their hair. Zirwas says it is important to understand you will not go bald from this condition. There is an oral medication (which shares the same active ingredient as Rogaine) that has proven successful over time.

Additionally, Hicks-Graham says lab work can rule out anemia or thyroid issues that can cause hair loss. “Some underlying conditions can be exacerbated by stress, so it is important to know if anything else is going on,” she says.

MASK-INDUCED ACNE Dr. Susan Massick, a dermatologist affiliated with OSU’s Wexner Medical Center, says there are currently more acne breakouts due to wearing masks. “We want people to wear masks, and there are ways to address this issue,” she says. When you wear a covering over your mouth and nose, the warm air creates more moisture and humidity, which increases oil production. There is always dirt buildup during a typical day and it is getting trapped in pores easier behind masks. Massick has several recommendations to alleviate this “maskne.” First, always wear a clean mask. The mask’s material should be protective enough to prevent an exchange of fluids and particles. More abrasive fabric can be harder on skin. Cloth masks should be washed in warm water with sensitive, fragrance-free detergents that are hypo-allergenic and noncomedogenic, meaning it doesn’t clog pores. Massick also advises not to use fabric softener when washing masks. “Any additional ingredient will cause irritation if you have something against your skin for a [long] period of time,” she says.

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skin flaws due to the Zoom culture that has developed with people of all ages spending more time on video calls. “All of these screens cause us to look at ourselves and each other all day long,” says Hicks-Graham. “We are more conscious of how others see us as well.” Hicks-Graham is not only treating pandemic-related skincare concerns, but she is also seeing an increase in patients who want cosmetic treatments. Because the pace of life has slowed, people are noticing wrinkles and other facial flaws now more than ever before. For those considering cosmetic procedures, having them done during the upcoming cold weather season may make sense. “Winter is a great time to do cosmetic procedures because we don’t see as many people, especially with the pandemic, so [visible] side effects won’t be noticed as much,” says Hicks-Graham. At-home, flexible work schedules are also producing an environment conducive for being treated with Botox and other fillers, or for CoolSculpting procedures that reduce fat.

It is also important to remember which side of your mask was worn against your face. Reversing the mask and wearing the outer side on your face can add additional dirt since it has likely been contaminated. Doctors recommend washing your hands or using an alcohol-based sanitizer before removing your mask or putting on a mask to prevent germs transferring from your hands to your face. Massick also adds that an easy intervention for acne is to avoid wearing makeup if you know you will be wearing a mask for an extended period of time. Not only does makeup stain the mask, it clogs pores faster. However, it is still recommended to use SPF 30 (or higher) sunscreen daily, even when wearing a mask.

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IMPLEMENT ROUTINE Casey says it is important to implement a regular skincare routine, if you don’t already have one. She recommends speaking to a skincare expert, whether that is a dermatologist, an esthetician, a physician’s assistant or a nurse practitioner who specialize in dermatology. “Product selection is very individual,” she says. “There is not a blanket product recommendation for people with dry or oily skin.” If you have oily skin but do not add moisturizer, your skin will produce more oil to overcompensate for the lack of moisture. You can also strip too much of the skin’s natural oil by using astringents and toners but not moisturizing. “There are a number of oils that help our skin barrier stay strong and help seal water in the skin, which is meant to be hydrated,” says Casey. “When we start removing or not supporting natural oils, this can lead to worsening skin conditions.” An important message: Doctors do not recommend product selection based off a social media influencer’s experience because skincare should be tailored to each person’s needs. Local medical experts recommend washing your face with a gentle cleanser that is hypo-allergenic and noncomedogenic at least twice a day. If you deal with acne or another skin condition, you can use medicated formulas that include salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Micellar water is a good option, too. Your skincare routine does not have to be complicated, local dermatologists explain. It can be tempting to spend a lot of money on multi-step routines but that is often not necessary. A good skincare regime can be as simple as cleansing and moisturizing. For people with eczema or rosacea, this period of time may increase symptoms due to

wearing a mask, as well as the stress involved. “This is a new experience in the world of dermatology in terms of seeing more directly the role that stress plays in skin diseases and how that manifests clinically,” says Casey. For those with eczema, it is important to use a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer because hydrated skin is much less prone to irritation and inflammation. Casey recommends looking for products that include ceramide as an active ingredient. Hydrocortisone cream may be helpful with more stubborn spots. Treating rosacea is similar to treating acne. Over-the-counter treatments such as adapalene gel or retinoid cream are recommended. Discuss any chronic skincare concerns with your dermatologist, especially in cases when a prescription treatment might be needed.

HAND CARE Zirwas said by early October, he was treating a third of his patients for dryness, redness and inflammation of their hands. That’s because everyone has been washing their hands and using alcohol-based sanitizers much more than during prepandemic times. He recommends using a mild soap in cold water for hand washing to help prevent eczema from developing and worsening. Zirwas explains that the natural oil in our skin has the same consistency as butter. If you wash butter from a plate with cold water, it will only smear it around versus melting it with hot water. You want to keep as much natural oil on your hands as possible.

Hicks-Graham adds that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control does not necessarily recommend anti-bacterial soap for daily handwashing. In fact, you can even use a gentle facial cleanser on your hands as long as you wash for at least 20 seconds. She also recommends adding moisture back onto the hands while they are still damp. La Roche-Posay Baume is a good option, she says. And, it is helpful to add moisturizer at night before going to bed. Zirwas says it is safe to use an alcoholbased sanitizer instead of washing hands with soap all the time. (Use alcohol products only if hands are not dry and red, or else this will be painful). Alcohol does not remove naturally protective oils from the skin, as soap and water do. He recommends Cavalon Durable Barrier Cream for moisturizing after handwashing or sanitizing because it creates a barrier that protects skin from soap and water for the next three washes. Hicks-Graham says hand eczema can become severe and possibly even infected. So if you have symptoms of red and cracked skin, do not wait to see a doctor. Meanwhile, local dermatologists encourage everyone to manage stress as effectively as possible. They agree that practicing meditation and yoga, or even undergoing therapy, may also help with skin afflictions during these extraordinary times. “Normal treatments for these conditions work, but sometimes it just takes more aggressive treatment for things to improve under stress,” says Zirwas. :

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Top Doctors What’s more important than your health or the health of your loved ones? When you need care, you want to feel confident that you’re getting the very best. Here are more than 500 of Central Ohio’s most respected physicians in 61 specialties, from adolescent medicine to vascular surgery.

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Multidisciplinary health care specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents and their health care needs

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Elise DeVore Berlan, Adolescent Gynecology, Reproductive Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Adolescent Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Andrea Bonny, Opioid Addiction, Reproductive Health; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Cynthia M. Holland-Hall, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Eating Disorders, Reproductive Health; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

Steven C. Matson, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Opioid Addiction, Addiction/ Substance Abuse, Men’s Health-Adolescent; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Treats such conditions as asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema and adverse reactions to drugs, foods and insect stings, as well as immune deficiency diseases Jennifer Z. Bullock, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Sinus Disorders, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology; Bullock Allergy & Asthma, 170 Northwoods Blvd., Suite 120, Columbus, 614-635-9606 Charity Fox, Urticaria, Mast Cell Diseases; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687

Mitchell Grayson, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Anaphylaxis, Allergy; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Allergy & Immunology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5500 David W. Hauswirth, Asthma & Allergy, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 6670 Perimeter Drive, Suite 270, Dublin, 614-827-0009 Princess U. Ogbogu, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, Skin Allergies; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Debora A. Ortega-Carr, Asthma; Midwest Allergy, 6275 E. Broad St., Suite 100, Columbus, 614-759-4730 Philip N. Rancitelli, Asthma, Rhinitis, Immune Deficiency; Ohio ENT & Physicians, 6573 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-827-0021 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS Grace Y. Ryu, Asthma & Allergy, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Midwest Allergy, 8080 Ravines Edge Court, Columbus, 614846-5944 CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Performs intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them Kamel Addo, Mount Carmel Columbus Cardiology Consult, 85 McNaughten Road, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-224-2281

Steven J. Kalbfleisch, Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Gregory Kidwell, Atrial Fibrillation; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Seth J. Rials, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Catheter Ablation; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Suite 120, Gahanna, 614-533-5000

Christopher M. Frank, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Autonomic Disorders; OhioHealth Physician Group, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Suite 120, Gahanna, 614533-5000

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythm

John D. Hummel, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Syncope; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677

William T. Abraham, Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677

HOW THE LIST WAS COMPILED Castle Connolly Top Doctors is a health care research company and the official source for Top Doctors for the past 25 years. Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process, under the direction of a medical doctor, involves many hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation. The online nominations process—located at castleconnolly.com/nominations—is open to all licensed physicians in the United States who are able to nominate physicians in any medical specialty and in any part of the country, as well as indicate whether the nominated physician is, in their opinion, among the best in their region in their medical specialty or among the best in the nation in their medical specialty. Once nominated, Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels. Careful screening of doctors’ educational and professional experience is essential before final selection is made among those physicians most highly regarded by their peers. The result: We identify the top doctors in America and provide you, the consumer, with detailed information about their education, training and special expertise in our paperback guides, national and regional magazine “Top Doctors” features and online directories. 38

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Anne R. Albers, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Valve Disease, Heart Disease in Women; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Cindy M. Baker, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Cardiac Catheterization, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Artery Disease; Heart & Vascular Center at Memorial Health, 500 London Ave., Suite O, Marysville, 614293-7677 Richard M. Bardales, Cardiovascular Specialists, 618 Pleasantville Road, Suite 101, Lancaster, 740-653-7511 Anupam Basuray, Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Suite 6300, Columbus, 614-566-2400 Anthony T. Chapekis, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Nicholas Davakis, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Suite 120, Gahanna, 614533-5000 Michael R. Donnally, Ohio State’s Heart & Vascular Center, 500 London Ave., Suite O, Marysville, 937-642-5490 Bruce L. Fleishman, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 1325 Stringtown Road, Suite 240, Grove City, 614-533-5000 Thomas W. Goodlive, Cardiac Imaging; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Ayesha Hasan, Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-7677 Debra Ann Heldman, Licking Memorial Hospital, Cardiology Department, 1320 W. Main St., Floor 1, Newark, 220-564-7750 Manmohan K. Katapadi, Ohio Heart Group, 800 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-252-8300 Gregory K.W. Lam, OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 600 N. Pickaway St., Suite 102, Circleville, 740-420-8174 Todd G. Matros, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Attack, Preventive Cardiology, OhioHealth

Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Laxmi S. Mehta, Heart Disease in Women, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Heart Disease & Gender; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Suite A, Dublin, 614-293-7677 Daniel W. Mudrick, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Imaging, Echocardiography-Transesophageal; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 600 N. Pickaway St., Suite 102, Circleville, 740-420-8174

ogy; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders in minors David A. Axelson, Mood Disorders, Behavioral Disorders; Downtown Close To Home Center, 444 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000

Allan J. Nichols, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/Defibrillators; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772

Richard H. Gilchrist, Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Disorders; Behavioral Health Pavillion, 444 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-355-8090

Michael G. Reinig, Fairfield Healthcare, Professionals Cardiology, 2405 N. Columbus St., Suite 200, Lancaster, 740-689-4480

CHILD NEUROLOGY Specialist who diagnoses and treats all types of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures

Timothy Timko, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Physician Group, 260 Polaris Parkway, Floor 2, Westerville, 614-533-3470 Steven J. Yakubov, Interventional Cardiol-

Warren D. Lo, Stroke; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Chil-

dren’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Laurel Slaughter, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Chang-Yong Tsao, Mitochondrial Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 CLINICAL GENETICS Specialist trained in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with genetically linked diseases Dennis W. Bartholomew, Genetic Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Genetics & Genomics Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Kim L. McBride, Genetic Disorders, Lysosomal Diseases, Inborn Errors of Metabolism; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Genetics & Genomics Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3535

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TOP DOCTORS COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Diagnoses and treats various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area Mark W. Arnold, Constipation, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3230 Alan E. Harzman, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, 410 W. 10th Ave., Suite N729, Columbus, 614-293-3230 Karamjit K.S. Khanduja, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders; Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Suite 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060 Jaswant Madhavan, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Suite 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060 Anantha Padmanabhan, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Suite 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060 Charles W. Taylor III, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Suite 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060 DERMATOLOGY Diagnoses and treats pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases Shari Hicks-Graham, Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Skin Cancer Screening; Downtown Dermatology, 500 E. Main St., Suite 310, Columbus, 614-224-4566

Angela S. Casey, Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Botox; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floor 1, Westerville, 614-847-4100

David R. Lambert, Cosmetic Dermatology; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614293-0404

Stephen F. D’Addario, Mohs Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology; Buckeye Dermatology, 5720 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, 614-761-1151

Deepa C. Lingam, Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floor 2, Westerville, 614-847-4100

Michael C. Duffey, Pediatric Dermatology; Barrett & Geiss Dermatology, 2000 Newark Granville Road, Suite 202, Granville, 740-587-3376 Dean W. Hearne, Medical Dermatology, Skin Cancer Screening; Buckeye Dermatology, 40

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Susan Massick, Skin Cancer & Moles, Acne & Rosacea, Atopic Dermatitis, Dysplastic Nevi; Ohio State University Dermatology, 5175 Morse Road, Suite 150, Gahanna, 614293-1707

Alisha Plotner, Medical Dermatology; OSU Dermatology East, 540 Officenter Place, Suite 240, Gahanna, 614-293-1707 Larisa Ravitskiy, Mohs Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Skin Cancer in Transplant Patients, Acne; Ohio Skin Care Institute, 602 Morrison Road, Gahanna, 614-585-9900 Linda S. Rupert, Acne, Psoriasis, Cosmetic Dermatology, Warts; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floor 2, Westerville, 614-847-4100 Peter C. Seline, Skin Cancer & Moles, Mohs Surgery; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floor 1, Westerville, 614-847-4100 Angela Yang Shen, Acne & Rosacea, Eczema, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer Screening; Buckeye Dermatology, 5720 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, 614-761-1151

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5720 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, 614-761-1151 Brian Biernat, Skin Cancer & Moles, Mohs Surgery, Botox & Collagen Therapy, Melanoma; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floor 1, Westerville, 614-847-4100

Bradley S. Soder, Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floor 2, Westerville, 614-847-4100

Chadwick L. Wright, PET Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Imaging, Cardiac Imaging; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Floor 4, Columbus, 614-685-6628

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Patricia M. Witman, Pediatric Dermatology, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, Atopic Dermatitis, Hemangiomas/Birthmarks; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Dermatology, 555 S. 18th St., Columbus, 614-722-5777

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES AND METABOLISM Deals with conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems

Rundsarah M. Tahboub, Adrenal Disorders, Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders, Thyroid Disorders; OhioHealth Physician Group, 7630 Rivers Edge Drive, Columbus, 614533-4998

Matthew James Zirwas, Contact Dermatitis; Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio, 2359 E. Main St., Bexley, 614-947-1716

Nora Alghothani, Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, OhioHealth Physician Group, 7630 Rivers Edge Drive, Columbus, 614-533-4998

FAMILY MEDICINE Treats all ages, sexes, organ systems and disease entities

DEVELOPMENTAL-BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Specialist trained in physical, emotional, behavioral and social development of children

Kathleen M. Dungan, Diabetes; 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-685-3333

Rebecca A. Baum, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4050 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Uses imaging to diagnose patients Brent H. Adler, Musculoskeletal Imaging; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2331 David G. Bates, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Genitourinary Radiology, Pediatric Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2362

Luma Ghalib, Adrenal Disorders, Pituitary Disorders; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 Assem Houssein, COPC, Endocrinology Specialists Lancaster, 2405 N. Columbus St., Suite 130, Lancaster, 740-689-6710 Willa A. Hsueh, Heart Disease in Diabetes Patients, Thyroid Disorders, Hypoglycemia; 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-685-3333 Steven W. Ing, Metabolic Bone Disorders, Calcium Disorders, Osteoporosis, Parathyroid Disorders; 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-685-3333 Rebecca Jackson, Osteoporosis; Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076

Elizabeth A. Hingsbergen, Pediatric Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2289

Lawrence Kirschner, Endocrine Cancers, Thyroid Cancer; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333

Mark J. Hogan, Pediatric Radiology, Interventional Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2289

Michelle Kovalaske, Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders, Thyroid Disorders; OhioHealth Physician Group, 7630 Rivers Edge Drive, Columbus, 614-533-4998

Jerome A. Rusin, Pediatric Neuroradiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2363 Richard D. White, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Disease-Adult & Child; OSU Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Room 452, 303 Faculty Office Tower, Columbus, 614-293-4456

Amita V. Maturu, Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders, Thyroid Disorders; OhioHealth Physician Group, 7630 Rivers Edge Drive, Columbus, 614-533-4998 Fadi Nabhan, Thyroid Cancer;The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 Laura Ryan, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders; Center for Women’s Health, 1800

Jennifer Sipos, Thyroid Cancer; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333

Sarah J. Alley, Fairfield Medical Associates, 1781 Countryside Drive, Lancaster, 740-687-8600 Kimberly B. Austin, Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Chronic Illness; OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 3000, Westerville, 614-533-3354 Scott R. Baker, Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, 1955 Lancaster-Newark Road, Lancaster, 740-689-2820 Mimi Ghosh, Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Telemedicine; OSU Family Physicians Crown Park, 1980 Bethel Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-685-6056 Rebecca Grant, Diabetes, Hypertension, Adolescent Medicine; Outpatient Care East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-688-6490 John F. Hedge, Primary Care Sports Medicine; OhioHealth MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 260, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 3000, Columbus, 614-533-6600 Randy L. Hinkle, Preventive Medicine, Sports Medicine, Women’s Health; OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 3000, Westerville, 614-533-3354 Susanna E. Johnson, Central Ohio Primary Care, McConnell Family Practice, 118 Morey Drive, Suite E, Marysville, 937-738-2126 Joseph C. Linscott, Linscott Family Practice, 225 Stocksdale Drive, Marysville, 937644-2070 Jean E. McKee, Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine; Mount Carmel Medical Group, 10330 Sawmill Parkway, Suite 600, Powell, 614-627-1850 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS Steven G. Richardson, Madison Health Primary Care of London, 55 Park Ave., Suite 230, London, 740-845-7600 Lakshmi Seshadri, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health; OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 6905 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-544-8150 Samuel D. Weller, Madison Health, Primary Care of West Jefferson, 101 E. Main St., West Jefferson, 740-845-7500

Ultrasound, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP); Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Suite 262, Columbus, 614-293-6255 Luis F. Lara, Pancreatic Disease, Pancreatic Cancer; James Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-6255 Priya M. Roy, Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Suite 350, Westerville, 614-754-5500

GASTROENTEROLOGY Internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder

Peter P. Stanich, Cancer Risk Assessment, Cancer Genetics, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Hereditary Cancer; University Hospital, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6255

Scott W. Arlin, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 6670 Perimeter Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-754-5500

John J. Ward, Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Suite 350, Westerville, 614-754-5500

Lanla Conteh, Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver; James Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-6255 Darwin L. Conwell, Pancreatic Disease; University Hospital, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6255 Darrell M. Gray II, Colon Cancer Screening, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Endoscopy; Outpatient Care East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6255

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Internist or family physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly Tanya R. Gure, Martha Morehouse Pavilion, 2050 Kenny Road, Suite 2400, Columbus, 614-293-8054 Robert Murden, Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-2130

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with a gynecologic cancer Floortje J. Backes, Gynecologic Cancers, Gynecologic Surgery-Complex, Clinical Trials, Gynecologic Cancer-Rare; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 David E. Cohn, Robotic Surgery; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 Larry J. Copeland, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers, Gynecologic Cancer-Rare; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 Jeffrey M. Fowler, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Robotic Surgery, Pelvic Reconstruction; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 David M. O’Malley, Robotic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 Ritu Salani, Cancer Survivorship, Gynecologic Cancers; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873

Philip Hart, Pancreatic Disease, Pancreatic Cancer; James Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-6255 Bruce L. Hennessy, Enteroscopy-Small Bowel; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 6670 Perimeter Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-754-5600 Seth D. Hoffman, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Enteroscopy-Small Bowel; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 85 McNaughten Road, Suite 320, Columbus, 614-754-5500

Sean G. Kelly, Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Transplant Medicine-Liver; OSU Arlington, 1800 Zollinger Road, Columbus, 614-293-6255 Somashekar G. Krishna, Pancreatic Disease, Pancreatic Cancer-Early Detection, Endoscopic 42

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Paul A. Cook, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction ; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Charan Gowda, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand & Wrist Surgery; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Kanu S. Goyal, OSU Hand & Upper Extremity Center, 915 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-366-4263 James F. Nappi, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Microsurgery; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263

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Raymond K. Wurapa, Hand & Wrist Surgery; Orthopedic ONE, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900 HEMATOLOGY Treats such conditions as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma Scott C. Blair, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130

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John C. Byrd, Leukemia-Chronic Lymphocytic; James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Spero R. Cataland, Hematologic Malignancies, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders, Clinical Trials; JamesCare at University Hospital East, 181 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9441 Yvonne A. Efebera, Amyloidosis, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant, Multiple Myeloma, James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Andrew V. Grainger, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130

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TOP DOCTORS Michael R. Grever, Hematologic Malignancies, Leukemia, Drug Development, Clinical Trials; James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614293-3196 Joseph Hofmeister, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130 Eric H. Kraut, Hematologic Malignancies, Leukemia, Drug Development, Clinical Trials; OSU Wexner Medical Center, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9441 Tzu-Fei Wang, Thrombotic Disorders, Hematology-Benign, Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders; The James Cancer Hospital, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9441 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Specialists who focus on comfort care for the very ill until death Philip H. Santa-Emma, Palliative Care; Mount Carmel Palliative Medicine, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, 614-234-0200 INFECTIOUS DISEASE Internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organs Timothy W. Anderson, Columbus Infectious Disease Specialists, 625 Africa Road, Suite 320, Westerville, 614-508-0110 Joseph M. Gastaldo, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients; OPG Infectious Disease Physicians, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Suite 3000, Columbus, 614-788-5200 George J. Gianakopoulos, Travel Medicine; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Suite 3080, Columbus, 614-788-5200

David A. Wininger, AIDS/HIV; OSU Wexner Medical Center-Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854 INTERNAL MEDICINE Personal physician who provides longterm, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly Gerald French, OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 454 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740-369-1010 Kevin P. Henzel, Memorial Internal Medicine, 660 London Ave., Suite A, Marysville, 937-642-1550 Daria J. Hopkins, Whitehall Family Health Center, 882 S. Hamilton Road, Columbus, 614-235-5555 D. Matthew Koehler, OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 454 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740-369-1010 Cynthia G. Kreger, Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Chronic Illness; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Suite B, Dublin, 614-293-0080 Yasmin Q. McInerney, Central Ohio Primary Care, Westerville Internal Medicine, 625 Africa Road, Suite 200, Westerville, 614-891-8080 David E. McMahon, OhioHealth, Internal Medicine, 9085 Southern St., Suite A, Orient, 614-277-4670 Mary B. Mischler, OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 6870 Perimeter Drive, Suite B, Dublin, 614-788-9700 Brian Phipps, Knightsbridge Internal Medicine & Cardiology, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite A, Columbus, 614-451-2174

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart; uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the heart Peter Amsterdam, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Suite 120, Gahanna, 614-533-5000 Gary M. Ansel, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Konstantinos D. Boudoulas, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Suite A, Dublin, 614-293-7677 Quinn Capers IV, Peripheral Vascular Disease; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Ernest L. Mazzaferri Jr., Acute Coronary Syndromes, Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Clinical Trials; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Tejas Mehta, OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 551 W. Central Ave., Suite 204, Delaware, 740-615-0400 Mitchell J. Silver, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth Physician Group, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE Also known as perinatology; focuses on health concerns of the mother and fetus before, during and shortly after pregnancy

Susan L. Koletar, AIDS/HIV, Clinical Trials; OSU Wexner Medical Center-Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854

Patricia A. Ryan, Outpatient Care Lewis Center, 6515 Pullman Drive, Suite 2200, Lewis Center, 614-688-7150

Mark B. Landon, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Pregnancy-High Risk; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222

Julie E. Mangino, Fungal Infections; OSU Wexner Medical Center-Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854

David H. Sharkis, Jasonway Internal Medicine, Central Ohio Primary Care, 770 Jasonway Ave., Suite G-2, Columbus, 614-459-3687

Christopher Timothy Lang, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, Women’s Pavilion OB/GYN Clinic, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Floor 1, Westerville, 380-898-4591

Kurt B. Stevenson, Antibiotic Resistance, HIV/ AIDS; OSU Wexner Medical Center-Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854

Geoffrey Vaughan, Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-2130

Philip Samuels, Epilepsy in Pregnancy, Hypertension in Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Hematologic Abnormalities; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal &

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Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Cynthia S. Shellhaas, Pregnancy-High Risk, Fetal Ultrasound/Obstetrical Imaging, Amniocentesis, Fetal Abnormalities; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Phillip J. Shubert, Perinatal Medicine, Obstetric Ultrasound, Fetal Ultrasound, Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy; Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, Women’s Pavilion OB/GYN Clinic, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Floor 1, Westerville, 380-898-4055 Stephen F. Thung, Pregnancy-High Risk; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222

Robert Baiocchi, Lymphoma, AIDS Related Cancers, Immunotherapy, Hematology; James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Marcelo Raul Bonomi, Lung Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer; The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-0463 David Carbone, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Thymoma and Thymic Cancer, Immunotherapy; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Steven K. Clinton, Genitourinary Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention/ Control; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Medical Oncology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Room 112, Columbus, 614-293-6196

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors

Shabana J. Dewani, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130

Sonia M. Abuzakhm, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130

Patrick C. Elwood, Lymphoma, The Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Center, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, 614-383-6000

Christopher George, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130 Aruna C. Gowda, Licking Memorial Hematology/Oncology, 1320 W. Main St., Floor 5, Newark, 220-564-4475 Joanne Jeter, Cancer Genetics, Hereditary Cancer, Melanoma, Breast Cancer; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4320 Peter J. Kourlas, Columbus Oncology & Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Suite A, Columbus, 614-442-3130 Maryam B. Lustberg, Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivorship; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-0066 Alice Mims, Leukemia, Hematology; James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196 J. Paul Monk, Genitourinary Cancer; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Medical Oncology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Room 112, Columbus, 614-293-6196 D’Anna Mullins, Licking Memorial Hematology/Oncology, 1320 W. Main St., Floor 5, Newark, 220-564-4475 Nseobong Ntukidem, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130 Gregory A. Otterson, Lung Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Ashley Rosko, Multiple Myeloma, James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196

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Sagar Sardesai, Breast Cancer; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614293-0066 Peter G. Shields, Lung Cancer, Medical Oncology-Consultation, Hematology, Cancer Prevention; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Thomas Sweeney, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-442-3130 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS Jeffrey VanDeusen, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-0066 Nicole Williams, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Genetics; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-0066 Jennifer Woyach, Leukemia & Lymphoma; James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Jeffrey Zangmeister, Medical OncologyConsultation; The Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Center, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, 614-383-6000 NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborns Craig W. Anderson, Central Ohio Newborn Medicine, 285 E. State St., Suite 520, Columbus, 614-566-9683 Leif D. Nelin, Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants, Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease (CLD), Lung Disease in Newborns, Neonatal Respiratory Care; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neonatology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4530 NEPHROLOGY Internist who treats disorders of the kidneys, high blood pressure, and fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function

Hypertension; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Uday Nori, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, Transplant Medicine-Pancreas, Kidney Disease-Chronic; Comprehensive Transplant Center, 300 W. 10th Ave., Floor 11, Columbus, 614-293-6724 Kevin P. O’Reilly, Columbus Nephrology, 5775 N. Meadows Drive, Suite D, Grove City, 614-224-4200 Todd E. Pesavento, Transplant MedicineKidney, Transplant Medicine-Pancreas; Comprehensive Transplant Center, 300 W. 10th Ave., Floor 11, Columbus, 614-293-6724 Brad H. Rovin, Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Vasculitis, Immunotherapy; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Christopher S. Saunders, Ohio Kidney Consultants, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-538-2250 Kevin L. Schroeder, Hypertension; Ohio Kidney Consultants, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-538-2250 Dan N. Spetie, Kidney Disease-Chronic; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Suite A, Dublin, 614-366-5001 Nicholas A. Stoycheff, Columbus Nephrology, 5775 N. Meadows Drive, Suite D, Grove City, 614-224-4200

Christopher Valentine, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Stones, Dialysis Care; Ohio Kidney Consultants, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-538-2250 NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Provides the operative and nonoperative management of disorders of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems Rebecca P. Brightman, Brain & Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2001, Columbus, 614-533-5500 James B. Elder, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery; OSU Brain & Spine Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-1965 Robert Gewirtz, Aneurysm, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Chiari Malformations; Mount Carmel Central Ohio Neurological Surgeons, 955 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, 888-444-1203 Jeffrey R. Leonard, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Chiari Malformations, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Neurosurgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2010 Russell R. Lonser, Brain Tumors, Spinal Cord Tumors, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Brain Injury; OSU Brain & Spine Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-1965

Anil K. Agarwal, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Dialysis Care, Kidney Stones; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837

Udayan Bhatt, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Wesley V. Forgue, Dialysis Care, Hypertension; Central Ohio Nephrology Associates, 285 E. State St., Suite 360, Columbus, 614621-0101 Nabil Haddad, Diabetic Kidney Disease, 46

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Saleem H. Bharmal, Kidney Failure, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension, Dialysis Care; Hypertension-Nephrology Consultants, 285 E. State St., Suite 150, Columbus, 614-460-6100

Ehud Mendel, Spinal Surgery; OSU Brain & Spine Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614685-1965 Daniel M. Prevedello, Skull Base Tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Acoustic Neuroma/ Schwannoma, Meningioma; Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-685-1965 NEUROLOGY Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of diseases or impaired functions of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system

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Punit Agrawal, Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease; MedicalOhio Neurology, 1916 Tamarack Road, Newark, 740-522-6110 Erick A. Arce, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Lane, Columbus, 614-533-5500 Jason Barfield, Botox, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disorders; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 1010 Refugee Road, Suite 310, Pickerington, 614-533-5500 Aaron L. Boster, Multiple Sclerosis, NeuroImmunology, Neurosarcoidosis, Spasticity Management; The Booster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, 8000 Ravines Edge Court, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-304-3444

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Geoffrey Eubank, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Lane, Columbus, 614-533-5500 Robert J. Fallis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, Demyelinating Neuropathy; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Miriam Freimer, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromuscular Disorders; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Pierre Giglio, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Neuro-Oncology; Brain & Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4448 David Hinkle, Parkinson’s Disease/Movement Disorders, Dystonia; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Suite 1501, Columbus, 614-533-5500

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TOP DOCTORS J. Chad Hoyle, Neuromuscular Disorders, Electromyography (EMG); Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-4969

Andrew P. Slivka Jr., Stroke; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-4969

Yasushi Kisanuki, Neurogenetics, Ataxia, Spasticity Management, Spinal Disorders; CarePoint Gahanna, 920 N. Hamilton Road, Suite 500, Gahanna, 614-293-4969

NEURORADIOLOGY Radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children

Stephen J. Kolb, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Neurogenetics, Neuromuscular Disorders; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614293-4969 Sandra K. Kostyk, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Spinal Cord Disorders; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Vinay K. Puduvalli, Neuro-Oncology, Brain Tumors, Gliomas, Neurological Complications of Cancer; Brain & Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4448 Zarife Sahenk, Neuro-Pathology, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Douglas Scharre, Behavioral Neurology, Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Disorders, Aphasia-Primary Progressive; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 3, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Steven Simensky, Concussion, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, Electrodiagnosis; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 2350, Westerville, 614-533-5500

Eric C. Bourekas, Brain & Spinal Imaging, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Stroke, Osteoporosis Spine-Vertebroplasty; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Room 487, Columbus, 614-293-7637 Peter J. Pema, Interventional Neuroradiology; Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-340-7741 OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders Leah Maderia Adkins, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems, Women’s Health, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614-459-1000 Steven Balaloski, Menopause Problems, Menstrual Disorders, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pregnancy; WomanKind Obstetrics & Gynecology, 725 Buckles Court N, Suite 230, Gahanna, 614-759-6626

Deborah A. Bartholomew, Colposcopy, Vulvar Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pelvic Surgery; Ohio State OB/GYN at Worthington, 160 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 2101, Worthington, 614-293-3069 James F. Beattie, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 Michael L. Blumenfeld, Gynecology Only, Gynecologic Ultrasound, Uterine Fibroids, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076 Joanna Buell, Pregnancy, Women’s Health; Professionals for Women’s Health, 430 Altair Parkway, Suite 100, Westerville, 614-268-8800 Michael Cackovic, Pregnancy-High Risk, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnant Athlete, Multiple Gestation; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Renee Caputo, Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction; Mount Carmel Medical Group, Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor Specialists, 5300 N. Meadows Drive, Building 2, Suite 3800, Grove City, 614-663-3866 Tracy Cook, Pregnancy-High Risk, Endometriosis, Contraception, Avina Women’s Care, 7450 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, 614659-9519 Christopher M. Copeland, Infertility, Ultrasound, Laparoscopic Surgery; Avina Women’s Care, 1315 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, 614-457-4827 Donna T. Diaz, Menopause Problems, Infertility; Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614-459-1000 Mollie Ezzie, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Melissa Goist, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Kenny Road, 2020 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3069 David Goldfarb, Ohio Health Physician Group, 600 N. Pickaway St., Noecker Building, Floor 2, Circleville, 740-474-5024 48

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Dorrie A. Friday, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 641 Hill Road N, Pickerington, 614-434-2400

Harold N. Green, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Marcie Maffett, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy; Avina Women’s Care, 7450 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

Wayne C. Trout, Ohio State OB/GYN at Worthington, 160 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 2101, Worthington, 614-293-3069

William Hammett, Robotic Surgery; OhioHealth, Obstetrics & Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Suite D, Delaware, 740615-2700

Komal Narula, Women’s Health, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems, Gynecologic Ultrasound; Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614-459-1000

Brett Worly, Sexual Dysfunction, Pain-Chronic Pelvic, Menstrual Disorders, Vaginal Surgery; Obstetrics & Gynecology at Kenny Road, 2020 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3069

Matthew Hazelbaker, MaternOhio Clinical Associates, 150 Morey Drive, Marysville, 937644-1244

Elizabeth A. Orwick, Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614459-1000

Geri D. Hewitt, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology; Ohio State OB/GYN at Worthington, 160 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 2101, Worthington, 614-293-3069

John P. Paraskos, Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614459-1000

Laura Houser, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Jennifer B. Powell, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 54 W. High St., Suite B, London, 740-852-6000

Michelle Isley, Contraception, Menopause Problems, Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy; Obstetrics & Gynecology at Kenny Road, 2020 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614293-3069

Jacqueline Rohl, Gynecology Only, Gynecologic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-3069

Todd A. Jenkins, Ultrasound, Infertility; Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614-459-1000

David A. Ruedrich, Obstetric Ultrasound, Infertility; Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614459-1000

Julie Jones, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Alan R. Sacolick, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Stuart Jones, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids; Avina Women’s Care, 7450 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

Milroy J. Samuel, Gynecology Only; Complete Healthcare for Women, 5888 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 614-882-4343

Carl Krantz, Pregnancy-High Risk, Menopause Problems; Avina Women’s Care, 7450 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

Trista K. Schrickel Feller, MaternOhio Clinical Associates, 150 Morey Drive, Marysville, 937-644-1244

Madhuri Kurup, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 Suzanne Lin, Gynecology Only, Women’s Health over age 40; OhioHealth, Obstetrics & Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Suite D, Delaware, 740-615-2700 Hariklia Louvakis, OhioHealth, Obstetrics & Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Suite D, Delaware, 740-615-2700 Kathleen Q. Lutter, Gynecology Only, Women’s Health, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems; Riverside Methodist Hospital, Avina Women’s Care, 3545 Olentangy River Road, Suite 401, Columbus, 614-261-0101

Carrie Soder, Pregnancy, Women’s Health; Professionals for Women’s Health, 430 Altair Parkway, Suite 100, Westerville, 614268-8800 Mitchell W. Spahn, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 54 W. High St., Suite B, London, 740-852-6000 Katherine Strafford, Ohio State OB/GYN at Worthington, 160 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 2101, Worthington, 614-293-3069 Marcia L. Summers, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Suite 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 John N. Teteris, Avina Women’s Care, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614-459-1000

Ann M. Wurst, Professionals for Women’s Health, 430 Altair Parkway, Suite 100, Westerville, 614-268-8800 OPHTHALMOLOGY Medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders Trent D. Albright, Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery; Worthington Ophthalmology, 89 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, 614-885-8833 N. Douglas Baker, Glaucoma, GlaucomaPediatric; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Suite 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464 Kenneth Beckman, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cornea Transplant, Dry Eye Syndrome; Comprehensive EyeCare of Central Ohio, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Suite 100, Westerville, 614-890-5692 Kenneth A. Boyle, Northwest Eye Surgeons, 2250 N. Bank Drive, Columbus, 614-451-7550 Don Bremer, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 433 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, 614-224-6222 Kenneth V. Cahill, Eyelid Surgery, Eyelid/ Tear Duct Reconstruction, Orbital Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Suite 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464 Cybil B. Cassady, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Suite 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222 David Castellano, Corneal Disease & Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Colleen M. Cebulla, Retinal Detachment, Melanoma-Ocular, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disorders; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS George M. Chioran, LASIK-Refractive Surgery; Comprehensive EyeCare of Central Ohio, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Suite 100, Westerville, 614-890-5692 Brandon C. Cho, Oculoplastic Surgery; Gallo & Cho Eye and Facial Plastic Surgery, 6620 Perimeter Drive, Suite 100, Dublin, 614-7665438 Raymond Cho, Eyelid/Tear Duct Disorders, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Gloria P. Fleming, Glaucoma; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116

Andrew Hendershot, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Shelly Gupta Jain, Glaucoma; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Curtin G. Kelley, Corneal Disease, LASIKRefractive Surgery, Arena Eye Surgeons, 262 Neil Ave., Suite 320, Columbus, 614228-4500 Marilyn K. Kosier, Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration; Kosier Eye, 1520 Sheridan Drive, Lancaster, 740-654-8424 Julie M. Lange, Pediatric Ophthalmology; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Suite 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222 Mary Lou McGregor, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Low Vision, Strabismus; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Suite 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222 Cameron B. Nabavi, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Eye Trauma, Orbital Surgery; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Suite 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464 Matthew Ohr, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Laser Refractive Surgery, Macular Degeneration; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy 50

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River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614293-8116

Surgery; JIS Orthopedics, 7277 Smith’s Mill Road, Suite 200, New Albany, 614-221-6331

Karl S. Pappa, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, LASIK-Refractive Surgery; Arena Eye Surgeons, 262 Neil Ave., Suite 320, Columbus, 614-228-4500

Gregory C. Berlet, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Sports Injuries-Foot & Ankle; Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 200, Worthington, 614-895-8747

Chirag C. Patel, Retinal Disorders; The Retina Group, 262 Neil Ave., Suite 220, Columbus, 614-464-3937

Julie Y. Bishop, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, 614-293-2663

Mark Slabaugh, Glaucoma; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Amit Tandon, Cataract Surgery, LASIKRefractive Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Michael B. Wells, Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders and elbows in children and adults R. Earl Bartley III, Hip & Knee Replacement; OhioHealth Physicians, 303 E. Town St., Floor 3, Columbus, 614-788-5000 Keith R. Berend, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive

Brian L. Davison, Hip & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma; Orthopedic ONE, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900 Robert Fada, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Surgery, Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision; OhioHealth Physicians, 323 E. Town St., Floor 3, Columbus, 614-788-5000 Bruce French, Trauma; OhioHealth, Orthopedic Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery, 285 E. State St, Suite 500, Columbus, 614-566-7777 Adam T. Groth, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Foot & Ankle Deformities; Ohio State Outpatient Care East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614293-2663 David Hannallah, Spinal Surgery; Orthopedic ONE, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900 Christopher A. Iobst, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Limb Lengthening; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Center for Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction, 479 Parsons Ave., Columbus, 614-722-5175

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Jill Foster, Oculoplastic Surgery, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Botox, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Eyes; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Suite 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464

Grant Jones, Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Christopher C. Kaeding, Sports Medicine, Knee Injuries/ACL, Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, 614-293-8813 Kevin E. Klingele, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, 584 County Line Road W, Westerville, 614-722-5175 Raymond J. Kobus, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Thomas J. Kovack, Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Shoulder Replacement, Sports Medicine; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Adolph V. Lombardi, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery; JIS Orthopedics, 7277 Smith’s Mill Road, Suite 200, New Albany, 614-221-6331

Robert N. Steensen, Knee Reconstruction & Revision, Knee Injuries/ACL, Arthritis-Knee, Cartilage Damage; Orthopedic One, 3777 Trueman Court, Hilliard, 614-488-1816 Larry W. Watson, Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic SurgeryShoulder; Orthopedic One, 4605 Sawmill Road, Upper Arlington, 614-827-8700 Joseph F. Wilcox, Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis-Knee, Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Elizabeth M. Yu, Spinal Disorders, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative; OSU Comprehensive Spine Center, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2225 OTOLARYNGOLOGY Head and neck surgeon who provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures

Thuan Ly, Trauma, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures; Ohio State Outpatient Care East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2663

Oliver F. Adunka, Cochlear Implants, Otology & Neuro-Otology; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687

Joel L. Mayerson, Bone Tumors, SarcomaSoft Tissue, Limb Surgery/Reconstruction, Musculoskeletal Tumors; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-4420

Amit Agrawal, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074

Timothy Lee Miller, Sports Medicine, Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Knee & Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600

Ricardo L. Carrau, Skull Base Tumors & Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Cancer & Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074

Andrew S. Neviaser, Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, 614-293-2663

Roberto J. Castellon, Riverview ENT Center of Central Ohio, 2405 N. Columbus St., Suite 230, Lancaster, 740-681-8300

Laura Phieffer, Trauma, Fractures in the Elderly, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures, Fractures-Complex & Non Union; Ohio State Outpatient Care East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2663 Joel R. Politi, Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision; Orthopedic ONE, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900

Daniel W. Chase, Riverview ENT Center of Central Ohio, 2405 N. Columbus St., Suite 230, Lancaster, 740-681-8300

Place N, Suite 475, Dublin, 614-366-3687 Garth F. Essig Jr., Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 L. Arick Forrest, Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Michael D. Martyn, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Road, Suite A, Columbus, 614273-2230 Douglas Massick, Mount Carmel ENT, 5969 E. Broad St., Suite 400, Columbus, 614-627-1330 Laura Matrka, Laryngeal & Tracheal Disorders, Laryngeal Stenosis Spectrum, Laryngeal & Vocal Cord Surgery, Laryngeal & Voice Disorders; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Matthew Old, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Vascular LesionsHead & Neck; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074 Bradley A. Otto, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Nasal & Sinus Surgery; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Enver Ozer, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074 James William Rocco, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074 John M. Ryzenman, Neuro-Otology; Ohio Ear Institute, 387 County Line Road W, Suite 115, Westerville, 614-891-9190

Brad W. deSilva, Laryngeal & Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687

Evan Tobin, Nasal & Sinus Surgery, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Sleep Disorders/ Apnea/Snoring, Nasal & Sinus Disorders; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 6573 E. Broad St., Suite A, Columbus, 614-273-2230

Edward E. Dodson, Neuro-Otology; OSU Department of Otolaryngology, 555 Metro

Darryl N. Willett, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS 974 Bethel Road, Suite A, Columbus, 614273-2230 OTOLARYNGOLOGY/ FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Surgically corrects and enhances the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck Jeffrey A. Hall, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Road, Suite A, Columbus, 614273-2230 Stephen P. Smith Jr., Rhinoplasty, Facial Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Laser Surgery; Smith Facial Plastics, 725 Buckles Court N, Suite 210, Gahanna, 614-245-4263 PAIN MEDICINE Provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings Gregory M. Figg, Pain Management; OhioHealth, Neurological Physicians, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 2350, Westerville, 614-533-5560 Yeshwant P. Reddy, Pain-Spine, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Back & Neck; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Lane, Columbus, 614-533-5500 Melissa Tornero-Bold, Pain-Interventional Techniques; Ohio State University Medical Center, Comprehensive Spine Center, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2225

PATHOLOGY Deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences Wei Chen, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 450 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-5905 Wendy L. Frankel, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Liver Pathology, Pancreatic Cancer; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 1645 Neil Ave., 129 Hamilton Hall, Columbus, 614-688-8660 Anil V. Parwani, Urologic Pathology, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Pathology; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8496 Christopher R. Pierson, Neuro-Pathology, Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Cancer, Perinatal Pathology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Laboratory Medicine/ Anatomic Pathology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5450 PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Allergist/immunologist who works with children Elizabeth A. Erwin, Asthma & Allergy, Immune Deficiency; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4404

Peter J. Mustillo, Immunology, Allergy; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4404 David R. Stukus, Asthma, Food Allergy; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 555 S. 18th St, Columbus, 614-722-6200 PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Treats heart diseases and abnormalities in children Curt J. Daniels, Congenital Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiac Catheterization; The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5553 Timothy F. Feltes, Congenital Heart Disease; The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, T3-103, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Robert J. Gajarski Jr., Transplant MedicineHeart; The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5553 Naomi J. Kertesz, Arrhythmias; The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5553 John P. Kovalchin, Echocardiography, Cardiac MRI, Congenital Heart DiseaseAdult & Child, Cardiac Imaging; The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5553 Karen M. Texter, Fetal Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease; The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614722-5553 PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Endocrinologist who works with children

Monika Chaudhari, Diabetes, Turner Syndrome, Adrenal Disorders, Growth Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Robert P. Hoffman, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614722-6200 52

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Sasigarn A. Bowden, Diabetes, Metabolic Bone Disorders, Calcium Disorders, Obesity; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Gastroenterologist who works with children John A. Barnard, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3450 Carlo Di Lorenzo, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3450 Steven H. Erdman, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3400 Ivor D. Hill, Celiac Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Malabsorption Syndrome, Diarrheal Diseases; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Kent C. Williams, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders, Endoscopy, GI Disorders in Autism; Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Gastroenterology Clinic, 700 Childrens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3450 PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY Diagnoses and treats blood diseases and cancers in children Rolla F. Abu-Arja, Bone Marrow Transplant, Immune Deficiency; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250

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Jeffery J. Auletta, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant, Infections in Cancer Patients, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Cancers; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250 Timothy P. Cripe, Solid Tumors, Bone Tumors, Neuroblastoma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250 Amy L. Dunn, Hemophilia, Thrombotic Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250 Jonathan L. Finlay, Brain Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of

Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250 Bryce A. Kerlin, Thrombotic Disorders, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250 Randal S. Olshefski, Brain Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250 Mark A. Ranalli, Neuroblastoma, Kidney Cancer, Germ Cell Tumors, Melanoma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250

Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Drive, Suite C5C, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Octavio Ramilo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Drive, Suite C5C, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Pablo J. Sanchez, Infectious DiseasePerinatal; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Drive, Suite C5C, Columbus, 614-722-6200 PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Nephrologist who works with children

Nicholas Yeager, Bone Tumors, Sarcoma-Soft Tissue; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250

John D. Mahan, Dialysis Care, Renal Replacement Therapy, Kidney DiseaseChronic, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organs, as they present in children

Hiren P. Patel, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

William J. Barson, Streptococcal Infections, Meningitis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Drive, Suite C5C, Columbus, 614722-6200

Beth A. Vogt, Hypertension, Kidney DiseaseChronic, Dialysis Care; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

Michael T. Brady, AIDS/HIV, Hospital Acquired Infections; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6060

PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY Otolaryngologist who works with children

William Garrett Hunt, Tuberculosis, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Infectious Disease-Perinatal; Nationwide

Charles A. Elmaraghy, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Airway Disorders, Head & Neck Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3150 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS Brian D. Kenney, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Critical Care; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 Marc P. Michalsky, Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Neonatal Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 Benedict C. Nwomeh, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 Oluyinka O. Olutoye, Fetal Surgery, Congenital Malformations, Congenital Anomalies-Neonatal, Spina Bifida; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5121

Meredith N. Merz Lind, Airway Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Apnea; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6600 James M. Ruda, Sinus Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Voice Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6600 Gregory James Wiet, Vocal Cord Disorders, Voice Disorders, Ear Infections, Cleft Palate/ Lip; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6600 PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Treats diseases of the lungs in children Karen S. McCoy, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4766 Shahid I. Sheikh, Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4766 Richard D. Shell, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Asthma, Pulmonary 54

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Complications-Neurodisability; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4766 Mark Splaingard, Sleep Disorders, Ventilation Management-Long Term, Apnea in Infants, Pulmonary Complications-Neurodisability; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4766 PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY Treats disorders of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons in children Stacy P. Ardoin, Lupus/SLE; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Rheumatology, 700 Children’s Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-722-5525 PEDIATRIC SURGERY Manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body in children Gail E. Besner, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 Renata B. Fabia, Burn Care, Trauma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 Jonathan I. Groner, Trauma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Deals with disorders of the urinary system in children Venkata R. Jayanthi, Urinary Tract Infections, Hydronephrosis, Hypospadias, Laparoscopic Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Urology, 555 S. 18th St., Suite D, Columbus, 614-722-6630 PEDIATRICS Deals with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood Hanaa Abdelmessih, Licking Memorial Pediatrics - Tamarack, 1865 Tamarack Road, Suite G, Newark, 220-564-4934 Nikola Al-ain, Marysville Pediatrics, 610 S. Plum St., Marysville, 937-644-1920 Richard Baltisberger, Licking Memorial Pediatrics - Tamarack, 1865 Tamarack Road, Newark, 220-564-4940 Carrie J. Barnes-Mullett, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Kathleen Blake, Pediatric Associates, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Suite 100, Delaware, 740657-8000 Shari L. Burns, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Jennifer H. Campbell, Central Ohio Primary Care, Building Blocks Pediatrics, 6503 E. Broad St., Suite 100, Columbus, 614-434-5437

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Jonathan M. Grischkan, Airway Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Head & Neck Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6600

Amy E. Deibel, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Kevin Dickerson, Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, 4885 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2-10, Columbus, 614-267-7878 Julie M. Dunlea, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Michael R. Franks, Powell Pediatric Care, 55 Clairedan Drive, Powell, 614-888-8989 Jumana C. Giragos, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771 Megan E. Heitzman, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Michele M. Hensley, Pediatric Associates of Lancaster, 1554 Wesley Way, Lancaster, 740-687-6386 Christopher B. Houts, Powell Pediatric Care, 55 Clairedan Drive, Powell, 614-888-8989 Cheryl K. Kirkby, Mill Valley Pediatrics, 17853 State Route 31, Suite C, Marysville, 937-578-4210 William E. Knobeloch, Nutrition, Telemedicine, ADD/ADHD; American Health Network, 1671 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-5437 Irene P. Koesters, Newborn Care; Olentangy Pediatrics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite 207, Columbus, 614-442-5557 Kate J. Krueck, Pediatric Associates, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Suite 100, Delaware, 740657-8000

Justin A. Krueger, Newborn Care; Central Ohio Primary Care, Marysville Primary Care, 140 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Suite 210, Marysville, 937-644-1441

Robert W. Snyder, Newborn Care; Hilliard Pediatrics, 3855 Trueman Court, Hilliard, 614-777-1800

Robert C. LaMonte, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771

Donna L. Sterling, Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, 4885 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2-10, Columbus, 614-267-7878

William W. Long, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222

Nicholas S. Stevens, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222

Jennifer Lynn Miller, Pediatric Associates of Lancaster, 1554 Wesley Way, Lancaster, 740-687-6386

Nazhat Taj-Schaal, OSU CarePoint Lewis Center, 6515 Pullman Drive, Lewis Center, 614-688-7150

Garey H. Noritz, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Complex Diagnosis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Complex Health Care Clinic, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5808

Katrina S. Tansky, Nutrition, Obesity; Central Ohio Primary Care, Step by Step Pediatrics, 540 N. Cleveland Ave., Suite 200, Westerville, 614-891-9505

Autumn M. O’Brien, Newborn Care; Olentangy Pediatrics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite 207, Columbus, 614-442-5557 Janet S. Orr, Central Ohio Primary Care, Building Blocks Pediatrics, 6503 E. Broad St., Suite 100, Columbus, 614-434-5437 Brad T. Pfau, American Health Network, 1671 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-5437 Barbara B. Rayo, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771 Purbi S. Sahai, Ohio Center for Pediatrics, 6255 Emerald Parkway, A Building, Suite A, Dublin, 614-766-3344 Elizabeth Schloss, Hilliard Pediatrics, 3855 Trueman Court, Hilliard, 614-777-1800

Timothy A. Teller, Newborn Care; Hilliard Pediatrics, 3855 Trueman Court, Hilliard, 614-777-1800 John D. Toth, Pediatric Associates, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Suite 100, Delaware, 740657-8000 H. Scott Tyson, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Diana T. Wagner, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771 Ray Wheasler, Professional Pediatrics of Hilliard, 5510 Nike Drive, Hilliard, 614-529-4260 Jennifer R. White, Newborn Care; Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, 4885 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2-10, Columbus, 614-267-7878 PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Also referred to as rehabilitation medicine; diagnoses, evaluates and treats patients with physical disabilities

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Sheita Bavishi, Botox, Pain Management; OSU Davis Outpatient Care, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, 614-366-9211 Albert C. Clairmont, Spasticity Management, Electrodiagnosis; Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-366-9211 Samuel C. Colachis III, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnosis; Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-366-9211 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS Karl W. Klamar, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Concussion, Movement Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5050 Michelle A. Miller, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Trauma Rehabilitation; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5050 Walter J. Mysiw, Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-366-9211 William S. Pease, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke Rehabilitation, Gait Disorders, Spasticity Management; Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-366-9211 Jeffrey A. Strakowski, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sports Injuries; Physical Medicine Associates, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-566-4191 PLASTIC SURGERY Deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, facial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk and external genitalia

Rajiv Y. Chandawarkar, Cancer Reconstruction, Microsurgery; OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Albert Chao, Cancer Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery; OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Robert T. Heck, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction; Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, 5005 Arlington Centre Blvd., Columbus, 614-246-6900 Jeffrey E. Janis, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Migraine; OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566 56

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Richard Eugene Kirschner, Cleft Palate/Lip, Craniofacial Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Suite T58, Columbus, 614-722-6299 Jason Brett Lichten, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery; Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, 135 N. Ewing St., Suite 202, Lancaster, 740-653-5064 James D. McMahan, Cosmetic SurgeryFace & Body, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Surgery; 4845 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite 230, Columbus, 614459-0060 John Wakelin, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Reduction, Cosmetic Surgery-Body, Liposuction; Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, 5005 Arlington Centre Blvd., Columbus, 614246-6900 Mark D. Wells, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery;

OhioHealth, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Suite 600, Columbus, 614-566-9496 PSYCHIATRY Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders Smitha Patel, Memorial Psychiatry, 773 S. Walnut St., Marysville, 937-578-4301 James Young, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Addiction/Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders; Ohio State Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, 614-293-9600 PULMONARY DISEASE Internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways Peter R. Bachwich, OhioHealth, Pulmonary Physicians, 7630 Rivers Edge Drive, Columbus, 614-533-4000

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Tyler Angelos, Cosmetic Surgery-Body, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast; Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, 5005 Arlington Centre Blvd., Columbus, 614-246-6900

Aneesa M. Das, Sleep Disorders/Apnea; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Suite 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925

John Grecula, Head & Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 2, Columbus, 614-293-8415

Asok Dasgupta, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer; Mount Carmel Mid Ohio Pulmonary & Sleep, 1945 Newark-Granville Road, Granville, 614627-1300

Douglas D. Martin, Brachytherapy, Cervical Cancer, Chemo-Radiation Combined Therapy, Gynecologic Cancers; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 2, Columbus, 614-293-8415

Philip T. Diaz, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Emphysema; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Suite 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 Maria R. Lucarelli, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Riverside Critical Care Physicians, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Rmh 4 Tower ICU, Columbus, 614566-4691 Ulysses J. Magalang, Sleep Disorders/ Apnea; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Suite 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 Jonathan Parsons, Asthma, Breathing Disorders, Bronchitis, Cough; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Suite 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 Mahmoud Qadoom, Sleep Disorders; Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Suite 230, Westerville, 614898-9340 Paresh J. Timbadia, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Airway Disorders; Mount Carmel Mid Ohio Pulmonary & Sleep, 15 Taylor Station Road, Floor 200, Columbus, 614-627-1300 RADIATION ONCOLOGY Deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of diseases, especially malignant tumors Arnab Chakravarti, Brain Tumors; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, 460 W. 10th Ave., Suite 252F, Columbus, 614-293-0222 Mark Crnkovich, Riverside Radiation Oncology, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-566-5560

Julia R. White, Breast Cancer; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-688-7040 REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY An obstetrician/gynecologist who can manage complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility Akas Jain, Women’s Health, Infertility-IVF; Reproductive Gynecology, 540 N. Cleveland Ave., Suite 100, Westerville, 614-895-3333 Laura C. Londra, Infertility, Infertility-IVF; Ohio Reproductive Medicine, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite E, Columbus, 614-451-2280 RHEUMATOLOGY An internist who treats diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons; diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and “collagen” diseases Ali Ajam, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Lupus/SLE, Spondyloarthritis; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Suite A, Dublin, 614-293-7677 Abha R. Gupta, Memorial Health, Department Rheumatology, 500 London Ave., Marysville, 937-578-2020 Wael N. Jarjour, Lupus/SLE; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Seth M. Kantor, Osteoporosis; OhioHealth Physicians, 303 E. Town St., Floor 3, Columbus, 614-788-5000 Catherine Lee, Autoimmune Disease, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis; Columbus Arthritis Center, 1211 Dublin Road, Columbus, 614-486-5200 Zhanna Mikulik, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Matthew L. Mundwiler, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Autoim-

mune Disease; Columbus Arthritis Center, 1211 Dublin Road, Columbus, 614-486-5200 SLEEP MEDICINE Specialist trained to treat sleep disorders John S. Kim, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Narcolepsy; Sleep & Breathing Research Institute, 1251 Dublin Road, Columbus, 614-297-7704 SPORTS MEDICINE Specialist trained for the enhancement of health and fitness, and for the prevention of injury and illness James R. Borchers Jr., Musculoskeletal Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics-non surgical; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Monique S. Brady, MAX Sports Medicine, 1010 Refugee Road, Suite 200, Pickerington, 614-788-4222 Darrin L. Bright, OhioHealth MAX Sports Medicine, 5868 N. Hamilton Road, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-533-6600 B. Rodney Comisar, Shoulder & Knee Surgery; OrthoNeuro, Pickerington Physician Office, 1030 Refugee Road, Pickerington, 614890-6555 Jason J. Diehl, MAX Sports Medicine, 6955 Hospital Drive, Dublin, 614-566-1420 Douglas J. Diorio, OhioHealth MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 260, Columbus, 614-533-6600 Anthony J. Ewald, MAX Sports Medicine, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 2150, Westerville, 614-533-3280 Thomas G. Hospel, MAX Sports Medicine, 6955 Hospital Drive, Dublin, 614-566-1420 Michael Jonesco, Primary Care Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Donald C. Lemay, MAX Sports Medicine, 1010 Refugee Road, Suite 200, Pickerington, 614-788-4222 Robert A. Magnussen, Sports Injuries, Knee Injuries/Ligament Surgery, Knee Injuries/ ACL; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine InstiHEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DOCTORS tute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Kendra McCamey, Primary Care Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Thomas L. Pommering, Pediatric Sports Medicine; Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine, 584 County Line Road W, Westerville, 614-355-6000 Vismai C. Sinha, OhioHealth MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Suite 260, Columbus, 614-533-6600 Bryant James Walrod, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Concussion, Repetitive Strain Injuries; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Marguerite W. Weston, MAX Sports Medicine, 300 Polaris Parkway, Suite 2150, Westerville, 614-533-3280 Randall R. Wroble, Shoulder & Knee Surgery; Orthopedic ONE, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900 SURGERY Manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body

William E. Carson III, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Melanoma; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-4040 Amalia L. Cochran, Burn Care; OSU Wexner Medical Center Burn Clinic, 1581 Dodd Drive, McCampbell Bldg, Columbus, 614-366-4637 Daniel Eiferman, Trauma/Critical Care, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Critical Care, Hernia-Complex; McCampbell Hall, Trauma & Critical Care, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, 614-293-2101 William B. Farrar, Breast Cancer; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614293-4040 Valerie P. Grignol, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Sarcoma, Sarcoma-Soft Tissue; Stefanie 58

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Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614293-4040 Jeffrey W. Hazey, Laparoscopic Surgery; Memorial General & Colorectal Surgery, 140 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Suite 100, Marysville, 937-578-2650

of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-7171 Raphael E. Pollock, Sarcoma; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-7171

Donald E. Hura, OhioHealth, Surgical Specialists, 5131 Beacon Hill Road, Suite 220, Columbus, 614-544-1880

Benjamin K. Poulose, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Hernia, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, 1800 Zollinger Road, Columbus, 614-293-3230

Bradley J. Needleman, Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery-Advanced; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-366-6675

Stephen P. Povoski, Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Sentinel Node Surgery; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-4040

Michael (Shay) S. O’Mara, Trauma, Critical Care; Trauma One, 340 E. Town St., Suite 700, Columbus, 614-566-8765

David J. Robertson, General Surgical Associates; Fairmore Medical Building, 618 Pleasantville Road, Suite 301, Lancaster, 740-687-5437

Timothy M. Pawlik, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department

Amy Rushing Trauma/Critical Care; OSU Wexner Medical Center, McCampbell Building, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, 614-293-2101

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Doreen Agnese, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Melanoma, Cancer Genetics; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614293-4040

Kristine D. Slam, Breast Cancer & Surgery; Central Ohio Surgical Associates, 6075 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-864-6363 THORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY Provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions in the chest

1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4643 James Q. Pulvino, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair; OhioHealth Urogynecology Physicians, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4050, Columbus, 614566-2727

Geoffrey B. Blossom, OhioHealth Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5300, Columbus, 614566-3500

UROLOGY Manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland

P. Aryeh Cohen, Cardiac Surgery-Adult, Heart Valve Surgery, Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS), Lung Surgery; Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, 618 Pleasantville Road, Suite 202, Lancaster, 740-681-9020

Ronney Abaza, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Cancer, Reconstructive Surgery; OhioHealth Physicians Group, Robotics, Urologic & Cancer Surgery, 7450 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Dublin, 614-544-8104

Steven B. Duff, Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Lung Surgery; OhioHealth Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500

Geoffrey N. Box, Endourology, Prostate Cancer/Robotic Surgery, Genitourinary Cancer, Ureter & Renal Pelvis Cancer; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263

Mark E. Galantowicz, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3101 Robert E. Merritt, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer; The James Cancer Hospital, Division of Thoracic Surgery, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9059 Nahush Mokadam, Transplant-Heart, Stem Cell Therapy & Biosurgery, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), Heart Valve Surgery; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-5502 Patrick Wells, Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Lung Surgery; OhioHealth, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Suite 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500 UROGYNECOLOGY/FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Focuses on disorders of the female pelvic floor, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary or fecal incontinence and constipation Nicole M. Book, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair; OhioHealth Urogynecology Physicians, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Suite 4050, Columbus, 614566-2727 Andrew Hundley, Bladder Disorders, Incontinence-Urinary, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Female Pelvic Medical & Reconstructive Surgery,

The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263 William A. Stallworth, Licking Memorial Urology Services, 1272 W. Main St., Moundbuilders Doctors’ Park, Building 4, Newark, 220-564-1750 Stephen R. Vijan, Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Central Ohio Urology Group, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, 614-796-2900 Eric Ward, OhioHealth, Urology Physicians, 500 Thomas Lane, Suite 3G, Columbus, 614-788-2870 VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Radiologist who uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat disease in nearly every organ Sumit Bhatla, Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-340-7741

Jeffrey M. Carey, Incontinence-Male & Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair; Central Ohio Urology Group, 701 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Gahanna, 614-396-2684

Pablo Gamboa, Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-340-7741

Fadel S. Elkhairi, OhioHealth Urology Physicians, 500 Thomas Lane, Suite 3G, Columbus, 614-788-2870

Hooman Khabiri, OSU Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Room 452, 303 Faculty Office Tower, Columbus, 614-293-4456

George T. Ho, OhioHealth, 600 N. Pickaway St., Suite 402, Circleville, 740-420-7882 Bodo E. Knudsen, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Minimally Invasive Surgery; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Urology, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2000, Columbus, 614293-8155 ext. 2 Cheryl T. Lee, Urologic Cancer, Bladder Cancer; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263 E. Bradley Pewitt, Urologic Cancer; Central Ohio Urology Group, 701 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Gahanna, 614-396-2684 Kamal S. Pohar, Urologic Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614685-4263 Ahmad Shabsigh, Robotic Surgery, Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Penile Cancer;

VASCULAR SURGERY Manages disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intercranial vessels and the heart, using surgery David A. Epstein, Aneurysm-Aortic, Endovascular Surgery, Limb Salvage, Varicose Veins; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Suite 260, Columbus, 614-566-9035 Michael Go, Varicose Veins; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, 376 W. 10th Ave., 701 Prior Hall, Columbus, 614-293-8536 Jean E. Starr, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Aneurysm-Aortic; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, 376 W. 10th Ave., 701 Prior Hall, Columbus, 614-293-8536 Patrick S. Vaccaro, Varicose Veins; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, 376 W. 10th Ave., 701 Prior Hall, Columbus, 614-293-8536 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

CENTRAL OHIO NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS Central Ohio Neurological Surgeons, Inc. (CONS) is in its 51st year of caring for our community! Founded in 1969, CONS is one of the oldest continuously practicing neurosurgical groups in the region. Since its inception, the practice has provided services at multiple hospitals in the Columbus market. CONS’s goal has always been to deliver excellent neurosurgical services

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by combining our surgeons’ skills with technology and current, evidence-based medicine. Quality patient care also includes concern for the comfort and convenience of our patients, delivered with compassion and efficiency. CONS surgeons always listen to the individual needs and concerns of our patients, which is why 94 percent of CONS patients surveyed responded that the

surgeons showed respect for what they had to say. The main clinical offices for CONS are located in Westerville at 955 Eastwind Drive. This location includes radiology services and the Eastwind Surgical Center, a full-service outpatient surgery center created by CONS surgeons and focusing on spine care. CONS has also been a leader in establishing outreach practice locations in smaller communities across the region. It maintains clinics in Canal Winchester, Chillicothe, Coshocton, Granville, Lancaster, Marietta, Mount Vernon, Springfield, Washington Court House and Zanesville. CONS is exclusively aligned with Mount Carmel Health System. As a result of that affiliation, CONS

surgeons are the exclusive providers for all neurosurgical services to Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, Mount Carmel East and Mount Carmel Grove City hospitals, including the system’s Comprehensive Stroke and Level II Trauma centers. More recently, CONS added full-time clinic offices in Grove City to better serve the expanding Central Ohio patient population. CONS surgeons include A. Neil Cole, M.D.; Patrick P. Flannagan, M.D.; Robert J. Gewirtz, M.D.; Phillip A. Immesoete, M.D.; Bradford B. Mullin, M.D.; William R. Zerick, M.D.; and Zoe Z. Zhang, M.D. CONS physicians care for all surgical conditions of the spine and brain. To schedule a consultation, please call 888-444-1203.

CENTRAL OHIO NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS 955 Eastwind Drive Westerville, Ohio 5300 N. Meadows Drive Building 1, Suite 140 Grove City, Ohio 888-444-1203 cons-inc.com ARTHUR NEIL COLE, M.D. Clinic locations: Grove City, Westerville PATRICK P. FLANNAGAN, M.D. Clinic locations: Grove City, Westerville, Chillicothe and Washington Court House ROBERT J. GEWIRTZ, M.D. Clinic locations: Westerville and Springfield PHILLIP A. IMMESOETE, M.D. Clinic locations: Westerville, Coshocton and Mount Vernon BRADFORD B. MULLIN, M.D. Clinic locations: Westerville and Lancaster WILLIAM R. ZERICK, M.D. Clinic locations: Westerville, Granville and Marietta ZOE Z. ZHANG, M.D. Clinic locations: Westerville, Canal Winchester and Zanesville

Left to right: Arthur Neil Cole, M.D.; Patrick Flannagan, M.D.; Robert Gewirtz, M.D.; Bradford Mullin, M.D.; William Zerick, M.D.; Zoe Zhang, M.D.; and Phillp Immesoete, M.D.

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Top Dentists Excellent oral care is essential for your good health. When you want to find the best dentist or another oral specialist, this listing of more than 250 Central Ohio dentists and others is your resource for maintaining good dental care. These health care professionals get top reviews by their peers.

F. Charles Arens, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Suite 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com Matthew B. Balasco, Balasco Endodontics, 550 E. Main St., Suite B, Lancaster, 740687-5900, balascoendo.com

Christopher A. Ettrich, Wedgewood Endodontics, 9773 Fairway Drive, Powell, 614789-3636, wedgeendo.com

Joel G. Jose, Endodontic Associates, 1375 Cherry Way Drive, Suite 200, Gahanna, 614428-7320, eajose.com

Mark L. Grosko, 843 N. 21st St., Suite 103, Newark, 740-344-6349, endogrosko.com

Bradley P. Karkut, 980 W. Central Ave., Suite C, Delaware, 740-363-1844, karkut-endodontics.business.site

Andrew J. Haase, Endodontic Wellness Center, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite L, Columbus, 614-459-2234, endodontic wellness.com

David E. Claffey IV, Grove City Endodontics, 4203 Gantz Road, Grove City, 614-2779455, drclaffey.com

John J. Haidet, Columbus Endodontic Specialists, 145 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, Suite 100, Blacklick, 614-577-1100, cbusendo.com

Elizabeth M. Claffey, Grove City Endodontics, 4203 Gantz Road, Grove City, 614-2779455, drclaffey.com

Vicki M. Houck, Westerville Endodontics, 45 Huber Village Blvd., Westerville, 614-8828000, westervilleendodontics.com

Shelly Lee, Lee and Murrin Endodontics, 1570 Fishinger Road, Columbus, 614-4592000, uaendo.com Eric R. Menke, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Suite 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com Kerry D. Moore, 31 N. Plaza Blvd., Chillicothe, 740-774-6230 James R. Murrin, Lee and Murrin End-

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TOP DENTISTS Lisa Poweski, Elite Endodontics, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Suite 290, Westerville, 614-8917550, eliteendodonticsohio.com Steven M. Smith, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Suite 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics. com Kumar Subramanian, Central Ohio Root Canals, 161 Clint Drive, Suite 300, Pickerington, 614-866-3636, centralohioroot canals.com Louis W. Susi, Columbus Endodontic Specialists, 145 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, Suite 100, Blacklick, 614-577-1100, cbusendo.com Robert A. Uhle, Microsurgical Endodontics, 825 High St., Suite C, Worthington, 614436-2277, ohioendo.com

Jennifer W. Willett, Mill Run Endodontics, 3827 Trueman Court, Hilliard, 614-8509636, millrunendo.com GENERAL DENTISTRY This includes evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Shirin Amini, Clintonville Family Dentistry, 4425 N. High St., Suite 200, Columbus, 614-261-8700, clintonvillefamily dentistry.com Heather H. Appel, Hull and Appel Family Dentistry, 6641 N. High St., Suite 102, Worthington, 614-888-7910, hulland appel.com

Eric Batterton, 494 W. Central Ave., Suite F, Delaware, 740-363-9741, ericbatterton dds.com

Constance Camman, 7219 Sawmill Road, Suite 205, Dublin, 614-791-0900, thedublindentist.com

Theodore T. Bauer, Schumacher & Bauer, DDS, 3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite 500-B, Columbus, 614-451-1110, columbusdentists.net

Scott A. Campbell, Delaware Ohio Dental Office, 12 Lexington Blvd., Delaware, 740369-5309, delawareohiodentist.com

Canise Y. Bean, Ohio State University School of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-688-5567, dentistry.osu.edu Jacinto W. Beard, Beard Family Dentistry, 4536 Karl Road, Columbus, 614-447-2244, beardfamilydentistry.com Carolyn D. Bednar, Goldberg & Bednar, 1600 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, 614-866-5966 Portia J. Bell, 2710 Crossroads Plaza Drive, Columbus, 614-471-1161, drportiabell.com

Taghreed As-Sanie, Dental Reflections Dublin, 5080 Bradenton Ave., Suite A, Dublin, 614-799-5576, dentalreflections dublin.com

Erin M. Biehle, Stonecreek Dental Care, 11295 Stonecreek Drive NW, Pickerington, 614-864-3196, helpmysmile.com

Melissa Baker, The Gentle Dentist, 69 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, 614-4313311, coulmandental.com

Kyle D. Bogan, North Orange Family Dentistry, 7325 Gooding Blvd., Delaware, 740548-1800, northorangefamilydentistry.com

Bruce C. Baloy, Arch City Dental, 191 W. Schrock Road, Westerville, 614-891-7075, archcitydental.com

Lisa Briceland-Kolp, Postle Dental Group, 3734 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-3633422, postledental.com

Richard B. Barry, Lifetime Dental Health, 1960 Bethel Road, Suite 240, Columbus, 614-321-1887, lifetimedentalcolumbus.com

Chad N. Cacchio, 1700 W. Lane Ave., Suite 100, Columbus, 614-488-1313, chadcacchio dds.com

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Philippe Chahine, Just Smiles, 1921 Rome Hilliard Road, Hilliard, 614-215-9089, just-smiles.com Vishal K. Chitkara, Grandview Dental Care, 1220 Grandview Ave., Columbus, 614-4868654, grandviewdentalcare.com Chris M. Clark, Clark Family Dental, 5133 Hampsted Village Center Way, New Albany, 614-855-5200, clarkfamilydentist.com Lori Cronin, The Gentle Dentist, 69 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, 614-4313311, coulmandental.com Jason T. Culley, Watermark Dental, 1225 Dublin Road, Suite 040, Columbus, 614488-9050, watermarkdental.com Ryan Davis, Polaris Dental Care, 2023 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, 614-505-7027, polarisdentalcare.com David A. Dixon, Columbus Family Dental Care, 1645 Holt Road, Columbus, 614-8781397, columbusfamilydentalcare.com Angela P. Doyle, Third Street Dental, 601 S. Third St., Columbus, 614-228-4850

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Michael E. Whitcomb Jr., Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Suite 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com

Justin W. Dugas, Dugas Dental, 27 Neverland Drive, Lewis Center, 740-548-0575, dugasdental.com Fadi. S. El-Tamimi, Dental Works, 3727 Easton Market, Columbus, 614-454-4800, easton.dentalworks.com Michael C. Fair Jr., Arlington Dental Group, 3360 Tremont Road, Suite 100, Upper Arlington, 614-451-7377, uadentalgroup.com Doug B. Ferguson, Greentree Dental Group, 2027 Henderson Road, Columbus, 614459-5511, greentreedentalgroup.com Henry Fischbach, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-3265, dentistry.osu.edu Natalie K. Fisher, Bethel Grove Dental, 1151 Bethel Road, Suite 304, Columbus, 614457-6649, bethelgrovedds.com Mark P. Fixari, Fixari Family Dental, 4241 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, 614-3420928, fixaridental.com

Broad St., Columbus, 614-237-2529, hanindentistry.com Nicole Helfrich, Helfrich Family Dental, 1975 Guilford Road, Upper Arlington, 614-4881252, drhelfrich.com Kyle R. Hickman, Havens Family Dental, 1582 N. Waggoner Road, Suite B, Blacklick, 614-762-2737, havensfamilydental.com Douglas P. Hinton, Greentree Dental Group, 2027 Henderson Road, Columbus, 614459-5511, greentreedentalgroup.com Abraham Hoellrich, Grandview Dental Care, 1220 Grandview Ave., Columbus, 614-4867378, grandviewdentalcare.com Cheryl Hoffman, Hoffman Dental, 1600 Fishinger Road, Columbus, 614-763-6414, hoffmandentaloffice.com Naimisha S. Hoffman, Legacy Family Dental, 6655 Post Road, Suite A, Dublin, 614336-7643, legacyfamilydentaldublin.com

Michael P. Fleitz, 426 Beecher Road, Gahanna, 614-939-4800, drfleitz.com

Tom Hoffman, Hoffman Dental, 1600 Fishinger Road, Columbus, 614-763-6414, hoffmandentaloffice.com

Augusto S. Fojas, 387 County Line Road W, Suite 125, Westerville, 614-882-0275, fojasdentist.com

Marc J. Hollander, 118 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, 614-454-4351, marcjhollander dds.com

Robin C. Ford, Ford Family Dental, 6890 Perimeter Drive, Suite A, Dublin, 614-7611974, fordfamilydental.com

Jeffrey J. Holowicki, Smiley Dental Group, 5156 Blazer Parkway, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-470-5329, smileydentalgroup.com

Michael J. Freeman, North Court Family Dentistry, 1412 N. Court St., Circleville, 740474-3861, northcourtfamilydentistry.com

Lawrence E. Hughes Jr., 4345 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-268-5250, clintonvillefamilydentist.com

Robert A. George, Eastpoint Dental, 7334 E. Broad St., Suite A, Blacklick, 614-755-2275, eastpointdental.com

John G. Imm III, 5 Points Advanced Dentistry, 3440 Riverside Drive, Columbus, 614-451-5434, ua5pointsdentistry.com

Alisha A. Gray, Smile Works Family Dentistry, 500 S. Jefferson Ave., Plain City, 614-733-0800, smileworksdds.com

Parker M. Jarvis, 555 W. Schrock Road, Suite 120, Westerville, 614-882-5208, docjarvis.com

Robert E. Green, Green Dental Delaware, 133 W. Hull Drive, Delaware, 740-363-3871, greendentaldelaware.com

John W. Johnson, Midwest Holistic Dentistry, 5121 Forest Drive, Suite A, New Albany, 614-775-9300, midwestholistic dentistry.com

Bobby Haddad, Fixari Family Dental, 4241 Kimberly Parkway, Columbus, 614-3504118, fixaridental.com Tara L. Haid, Haid Dental, 7100 N. High St., Suite 100, Worthington, 614-885-2610, haiddentalassociates.com Jeffrey A. Hanin, Hanin Dental, 3370 E.

Jason A. Kahan, Eastpoint Dental, 7334 E. Broad St., Suite A, Blacklick, 614-856-1413, eastpointdental.com Husam “Sam” Kahwach, Advanced Dental Care Center, 5175 Morse Road, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-855-2322, adccdentistry.com

Fred A. Kaufman, Kaufman Dental Group, 3040 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-418-6720, kaufmandentalgroup.com Jody Kear, Greentree Dental Group, 2027 Henderson Road, Columbus, 614-459-5511, greentreedentalgroup.com Irfan Khan, Polaris Dental Care, 2023 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, 614-505-7027, polarisdentalcare.com G. Paul King II, Camelot Dental Group, 5005 Horizons Drive, Suite 110, Columbus, 614-451-5115, camelotdentalgroup.com John D. Koutras, Koutras and Schooley, 1275 Olentangy River Road, Suite 200, Columbus, 614-294-4007, koutrasandschooleydental.com Christina M. Kulesa, Northstar Family Dental, 538 Polaris Parkway, Westerville, 614-682-6213, northstarfamilydental.com Benjamin R. Lamielle, Hilliard Modern Dental, 4083 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-5299644, hilliardmoderndental.com Cheryl J. Lampe, 367 S. Main St., Pataskala, 740-927-4876, cheryllampedds.com Jennifer L. Lape, Gentle Dental Care, 208 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-653-8671, gentledentalcare4all.com Sam M. Latif, Ohio Cosmetic Dentists, 1010 Bethel Road, Columbus, 614-503-5240, ohiocosmeticdentists.com Stephanie Lauer, Merion Village Dental, 1250 S. High St., Columbus, 614-420-2665, merionvillagedental.com Geza E. Locsey, French Run Family Dental, 1344 Lancaster Ave., Reynoldsburg, 614866-1234, reynoldsburgohdentist.com Beth A. Loew, 2164 Riverside Drive, Columbus, 614-487-0112, bethloewdds.com Paul M. Loper, 6321 E. Livingston Ave., Suite A, Reynoldsburg, 614-864-7731, paulloperdds.com Anthony G. Lordo, 1000 High St., Suites A & B, Worthington, 614-885-4754, drlordo.com Elizabeth Love, Lifetime Dental Health, 1960 Bethel Road, Suite 240, Columbus, 614-451-2234, lifetimedh.com James R. Male, 55 Granville St., Gahanna, 614-471-3020 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DENTISTS Elizabeth A. Malys-Clark, Clark Family Dental, 5133 Hampsted Village Center Way, New Albany, 614-428-0347, clarkfamilydentist.com Timothy O. March, March Dentistry, 1580 Fishinger Road, Suite L, Columbus, 614457-6161, marchdentistry.com Melissa D. Mariani, Legacy Family Dental, 6655 Post Road, Suite A, Dublin, 614-3367643, legacyfamilydentaldublin.com John M. Marque, Marque Dental Associates, 1582 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740-654-3980, johnmarquedds.com Christopher D. Masoner, 17 N. Harding Road, Columbus, 614-231-2709, drchristophermasoner.com James T. Mathias, 1080 Polaris Parkway, Suite 220, Columbus, 614-854-0101 Brittany S. McCarthy, McCarthy Dental Group, 17 N. Harding Road, Columbus, 614235-8612, mccarthydental.com Julie D. Messerly, 127 W. Sixth Ave., Lancaster, 740-687-4484, messerlydental.com James E. Metz, Advanced Columbus Dentistry, 1271 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-2524444, columbusdentistry.com

Mark A. Miely, 1840 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, 614-682-7384, markamielydds.com

Robert S. Owen, 1919 Newark Granville Road, Granville, 740-587-4488, robertowendds.com Andrew C. Palmer, Tootle, Palmer, & Ankrom Dentistry, 600 N. Court St., Circleville, 740251-0072, tootleandpalmerdentistry.com

Mark D. Raisch, Advanced Dental Wellness, 4501 N. High St., Columbus, 614-267-5413, advanceddentalwellness.com Thomas S. Rankin, 5515 Scioto Darby Road, Suite 201, Hilliard, 614-876-4224, rankinfamilydentistry.com

Julie Montgomery, Dublin Dental Associates, 200 W. Bridge St., Suite C, Dublin, 614-889-9661, dublindentalassociates.com

Sharon K. Parsons, Dental Associates Records and Parsons, 2862 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-235-3444, dentalassociatesbexley.com

Nicholas Raptou, Raptou Family Dental, 136 Northwoods Blvd., Suite A-1, Columbus, 614-427-0449, raptou.com

Andrea C. Mulholland, Third Street Dental, 601 S. Third St., Columbus, 614-228-4850, thirdstreetdentalcare.com

James Pawlecki, Green Dental Delaware, 133 W. Hull Drive, Delaware, 740-363-3871, greendentaldelaware.com

Michael J. Repasky, Dublin Dental Associates, 200 W. Bridge St., Suite C, Dublin, 614-889-9661, dublindentalassociates.com

Jon B. Musser, Magnolia Dental, 1957 Newark Granville Road, Granville, 740-5873001, dentistgranville.com

Liljana Petrova, Blacklick Family Dental, 6911 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-215-9983, blacklickfamilydental.com

Aparna Sadineni, Dublin Metro Dental, 572 Metro Place N, Dublin, 614-766-5600, dublinmetrodental.com

Randall W. Nameth, 716 Worthington Woods Blvd., Worthington, 614-505-4147, namethdentistry.com

James K. Phillips, Phillips & Friedrich, 33 N. High St., Canal Winchester, 614-837-4187, phillipsfriedrichfamilydentistry.com

J. Clarke Sanders Jr., Stonecreek Dental Care, 11295 Stonecreek Drive NW, Pickerington, 614-864-3196, helpmysmile.com

Michael E. Nemcik, Nemcik Family Dentists, 6251 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, 614-7660002, dentistrydublin.com

H. Herb Postle III, Postle Dental Group, 3734 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-3688024, postledental.com

Avneet Sandhu, Worthington Pediatric Dentists, 117 Lazelle Road E, Suite D, Columbus, 614-888-3212, worthingtonpediatric.com

Donna C. Noll, Violet Family Dental, 151 Clint Drive, Suite 300, Pickerington, 614575-1155, violetfamilydental.com

Katherine M. Qualmann, McCarthy Dental Group, 17 N. Harding Road, Columbus, 614235-8612, mccarthydental.com

Jeffrey P. Santilli, 420 Beecher Road, Suite B, Columbus, 614-939-5200, drsantilli.com

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Walter D. Mick, Mick Family Dental Care & Implant Solutions, 1561 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, 614-864-4618, mickfamilydental.com

Matthew G. Schneider, Schneider Family Dental, 5150 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, 614532-4456, schneiderfamilydental.com

Susan R. Tikson, 6641 N. High St., Suite 101, Worthington, 614-888-2563, susantiksondds.com

Jeffrey R. Schoning, 4713 N. High St., Columbus, 614-261-0280

Barth M. Toothman, Toothman Dental Group, 1920 Bethel Road, Columbus, 614457-4585, toothmandentalgroup.com

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Michael Schumacher, Schumacher & Bauer, 3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite 500-B, Columbus, 614-451-1110, columbus dentists.net

Robert M. Tootle, Tootle, Palmer & Ankrom Dentistry, 600 N. Court St., Circleville, 740251-0072, tootleandpalmerdentistry.com

John Segnini, Oak Creek Dental Care, 6865 Oak Creek Drive, Columbus, 614-808-8478, oakcreekdental.com

Prashanthi Vadhi, Vadhi Ohio Family Dental, 6023 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-8646000, drvadhi.com

Nisha Shah, Worthington Pediatric Dentists, 117 Lazelle Road E, Suite D, Columbus, 614-888-3212, worthingtonpediatric.com

Maria Van Huffel, 960 N. Hamilton Road, Suite 107, Gahanna, 614-476-8999, mvanhuffel.com

Shayer Shah, Newark Smiles, 1619 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-1133, newarksmiles.com

Dana Walters, 3905 Berry Leaf Lane, Hilliard, 614-662-2082, danawaltersdds.com

Bruce A. Fraser, Northeast Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 463 Waterbury Court, Suite A, Gahanna, 614-471-6600, northeastoms.com

Michael D. Shrallow, Pataskala Family Dental, 722 Corylus Drive, Pataskala, 740-9645138, pataskalafamilydental.com

Steve C. Walton, 3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite 483, Columbus, 614-459-2441, stevewaltondds.com

Timothy J. Frey, Oral & Facial Surgery for Adults & Children, 1161 Bethel Road, Suite 303, Columbus, 614-457-9337, ofsac.com

Shelley D. Shults, Powell Dental Group, 39 Clairedan Drive, Powell, 614-436-4433, powelldentalgroup.com

Daniel H. Ward, 1080 Polaris Parkway, Suite 130, Columbus, 614-430-8990, drward.com

Haitham Hadeed, Central Ohio Oral Surgery, 13293 Summerfield Way, Pickerington, 614-522-0555

Tod Siefert, Siefert Family Dentistry, 2880 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-279-0674, siefertfamilydentistry.com Andrew E. Skasko, Elite Dental, 5101 Forest Drive, Suite A, New Albany, 614-939-0400, newalbanyelitedental.com Samuel E. Smiley, Smiley Dental Group, 5156 Blazer Parkway, Suite 200, Dublin, 614-470-5329, smileydentalgroup.com Michael J. Smith, Reynoldsburg Family Dental, 7589 E. Main St., Suite B, Reynoldsburg, 614-866-5518, reynoldsburgfamilydental.com Howard M. Spector, 6649 N. High St., Suite 201, Worthington, 614-436-8336, spectordental.com Heidi A. Stauffer, Stauffer Family Dental, 124 County Line Road W, Suite A, Westerville, 614-882-2249, staufferfamilydental.com Rhonda J. Steigerwald, McMillen Dental, 106 McMillen Drive, Newark, 740-344-1171, mcmillendental.com Daniel L. Taylor, 81 S. Fourth St., Suite 205, Columbus, 614-224-7069 Nicholas J. Terse, 825 High St., Suite B, Worthington, 614-888-1896, drterse.com

Erin L. Whittaker, Whittaker Dental Group, 11 W. Cooke Road, Columbus, 614-2674243, flossyourteeth.com George P. Wick, 1234 Old Henderson Road, Suite A, Columbus, 614-268-9443, georgewickdds.com Brian E. Woodard, 3330 Park St., Suite B, Grove City, 614-875-9500, bwoodarddds. com James D. Worley, 300 S. State St., Westerville, 614-882-1816 L. Craig Wright, Dublin Dental Associates, 200 W. Bridge St., Suite C, Dublin, 614-8899661, dublindentalassociates.com Burak Yilmaz, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-247-6818, dentistry.osu.edu Eric Zidel, Zidel Dental Group, 4575 Winchester Pike, Columbus, 614-837-2080, zideldentalgroup.com Paula A. Zimmerman, Grove City Family Dentistry, 3031 Columbus St., Grove City, 614-875-2153, gcfamdent.com Wayne A. Zipperlen, 11925 Lithopolis Road NW, Canal Winchester, 614-837-6688, canalwinchesterdentist.com

Clifford A. Cook, Northwest Oral & Facial Surgery, 6641 N. High St., Suite 105, Worthington, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com Brian D. Cutright, Fairfield Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 550 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740-687-0551, drcutright.com James P. Ellis, Ellis Oral Surgery, 420 Beecher Road, Suite A, Gahanna, 614-7750222, ellisoralsurgery.com

Byron T. Henry, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center, 6641 N. High St., Suite 105, Columbus, 614-8853339, nwofs.com Patrick M. Kennedy, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery & Dental Implant Center, 4607 Leap Court, Hilliard, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com Jeffrey W. Krause, 190 S. State St., Suite 2, Westerville, 614-895-7429, krauseoms.com Peter E. Larsen, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-9731, dentistry.osu.edu Sean Lindsey, Steiner, Rotenberg & Lindsey Oral Surgery & Periodontics, 5350 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-863-9500, omsandperio.com Monte E. Masonbrink, Oral & Facial Surgery for Adults & Children, 10236 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, 614-457-9337, ofsac.com Gregory C. Michaels, Michaels Oral Surgery, 823 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-6546628, michaelsoralsurgery.com Andrew Mullendore, East Columbus Oral Surgery Specialists, 6555 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-427-0400, eastcolumbus oralsurgery.com HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DENTISTS Gregory M. Ness, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-2212, dentistry.osu.edu Terry D. Olejko, Ohio Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 615 Copeland Mill Road, Suite 2-A, Westerville, 614-895-8400, ohiooms.com Gregory A. Rekos, Oral & Facial Surgeons of Ohio, 5155 Bradenton Ave., Suite 100, Dublin, 614-764-9455, omfso.com Richard E. Scheetz Jr., Drs. Scheetz & Rekos, 5155 Bradenton Ave., Suite 100, Dublin, 614-734-1504, omfso.com Allan K. Simmons, 1707 Bethel Road, Columbus, 614-457-2755 David A. Smeltzer, Oral & Facial Surgery for Adults & Children, 1161 Bethel Road, Suite 303, Columbus, 614-457-9337, ofsac.com Joshua T. Smith, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Centers, 3824 Hoover Road, Grove City, 614-875-1611, ohiooralsurg.com

Rob S. Steiner, Steiner, Rotenberg & Lindsey Oral Surgery & Periodontics, 5350 E. Main St., Suite 204, Columbus, 614-8639500, omsandperio.com Mark A. Straka, 3545 Olentangy River Road, Suite 125, Columbus, 614-267-0385, markstrakadds.com Claire Towning, East Ohio Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1272 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-0674, eastohiojawsurgery.com Larry D. Towning, East Ohio Oral & Maxillofaical Surgery, 1272 W. Main St., Building 6, Newark, 740-522-0674, eastohiojawsurgery.com Timothy S. Troiano, 1830 Bethel Road, Suite A, Columbus, 614-457-1224, drtroiano.com Douglas A. Von Kaenel, East Columbus Oral Surgery Specialists, 6555 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-427-0400, eastcolumbusoralsurgery.com

Brian C. Weaver, Riverstone Oral & Dental Implant Surgery, 627 Office Parkway, Suite B, Westerville, 614-568-0230, riverstone oralsurgery.com ORAL PATHOLOGY Oral pathology deals with the nature, identification and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. John R. Kalmar, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-6577, dentistry.osu.edu Susan R. Mallery, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1472, dentistry.osu.edu Kristin McNamara, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-6577, dentistry.osu.edu ORTHODONTICS Orthodontics is the diagnosis, prevention, interception and correction of malocclusion. Jackie Berkowitz, Berkowitz Orthodontics, 955 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, 614-4759800, berkybraces.com Ewa T. Byczek, Dublin Orthodontics, 6890 Perimenter Drive, Suite B, Dublin, 614-7182222, dublinorthodontics.com Jesse Carmen, Carmen Orthodontics, 5225 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-864-5555, carmenorthodontics.com Ronald Carmen, Carmen Orthodontics, 5225 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-864-5555, carmenorthodontics.com Andrew M. Connor, Connor Orthodontics, 131 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, 740-6546030, connorortho.com Brandon D. Cook, Hutta & Cook Orthodontics, 6641 N. High St., Suite 104, Worthington, 614-885-2000, huttasmiles.com

Frank E. Cordray Jr., Cordray Orthodontics, 96 Northwoods Blvd., Columbus, 614-4367761, cordrayorthodontics.com Bethany A. Crawford, Scioto Orthodontics, 6358 Scioto Darby Road, Hilliard, 614-3632525, sciotobraces.com

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Victor J. Cook Jr., Cook & Mess Orthodontics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus, 614-457-6567, cookmessortho.com

Brian E. Crock, Crock Orthodontics, 175 McMillen Drive, Newark, 740-344-3372, crockortho.com Lisa M. Davison, Davison Orthodontics, 395 W. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-389-8346, davisonorthodontics.com Cheryl B. Golden, Golden Orthodontics, 3015 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-235-4800, goldenorthodontics.com R. Brian Hardy, Hardy Orthodontics, 4199 Gantz Road, Grove City, 614-871-8200, hardyortho.com Lynnsay R. Hickman, Hickman Orthodontics, 1418 Brice Road, Suite 105, Reynoldsburg, 614-501-0042, eastcolumbusbraces.com Erik W. Hrabowy, Hrabowy Orthodontics, 3140 E. Broad St., Suite 200, Columbus, 614-235-2351, hrabowybraces.com J. Larry Hutta, Hutta & Cook Orthodontics, 6641 N. High St., Suite 104, Worthington, 614-885-2000, huttasmiles.com James T. Hutta, 470 Silver Lane, Suite A, Gahanna, 614-855-8800, lovethatsmile.net Dennis L. Johnson, Johnson Orthodontics, 1900 Crown Park Court, Columbus, 614451-1402, johnsonbraces.com Elizabeth K. Johnson, Scioto Orthodontics, 6358 Scioto Darby Road, Hilliard, 614-3632525, sciotobraces.com Jenny R. Maple, Maple Orthodontics, 260 Market St., Suite E, Columbus, 614-7751000, straightsmile.com Frank R. Marshall, Smile Doctors Braces, 5515 Scioto-Darby Road, Hilliard, 614-8762892, orthodontist.smiledoctors.com Amin Mason, Polaris Orthodontic Center, 1079 Polaris Parkway, Suite 130, Columbus, 614-781-6990, polarisorthodontic center.com Ana M. Mercado, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Suite T5D, Columbus, 614-722-5602, nationwide childrens.org Joseph M. Mess, Cook & Mess Orthodontics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus, 614-457-6567, cookmessortho.com Mark T. Musgrave, Musgrave Othrodontics, 98 W. William St., Delaware, 740-362-6952, musgraveorthodontics.com

Mark D. Pierce, 3854 N. High St., Columbus, 614-262-3047, markpiercedds.com

oldsburg, 614-575-2225, buckeyepediatric dentistryohio.com

Jeffrey A. Price, 470 Silver Lane, Suite A, Gahanna, 614-855-8800, lovethatsmile.net

Ann L. Griffen, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1472, nationwidechildrens.org

Rashelle D. Salaita, Salaita & Emrich Orthodontics, 937 Polaris Woods Blvd., Westerville, 614-888-4577, westervillebraces.com S. Richard Scott, 239 E. Main St., Plain City, 614-873-4706, smilestolove.com Jeffrey M. Shirck, Shirck Orthodontics, 196 E. Broad St., Suite B, Pataskala, 740-2272076, shirckorthodontics.com Kent M. Underwood, Smile Doctors, 10220 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, 614-761-9777, orthodontist.smiledoctors.com Andrew B. Wade, Wade Orthodontics, 5249 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-878-7887, wadeorthodontics.com Jared C. Zwick, Smile Doctors, 7420 State Road 161 E, Plain City, 614-889-7613, orthodontist.smiledoctors.com PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Pediatric dentistry provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children. Homa Amini, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org

Erin L. Gross, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1788, dentistry.osu.edu Kimberly Hammersmith, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org Robert S. Haring, Haring Pediatric Dental, 4395 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, 614-761-3361, dublinkidsdds.com Mitzi L. Hines, Hines Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, 5770 N. Hamilton Road, Suite A, Columbus, 614-423-6857, hineslittlesmiles.com Ashok Kumar, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org Joshua M. Leavitt, Pediatric Dentistry of Central Ohio, 1600 Cross Creeks Blvd., Pickerington, 614-863-8500, pediatricdentistryofcentralohio.com Yoon-Mi “Sophie” Matracia, Dublin Kids Dental, 6235 Perimeter Drive, Suite A, Dublin, 614-588-8350, dublinkidsdental.com Dennis J. McTigue, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0898, dentistry.osu.edu

Ashley Anderson, Hines Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, 5770 N. Hamilton Road, Suite A, Columbus, 614-423-6857, hineslittlesmiles.com

Jeffrey T. Milton, Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry, 45 Clairedan Drive, Powell, 614-4337474, olentangypediatricdentistry.com

Carolyn A. Barber, 395 N. West St., Suite A, Westerville, 614-898-9994, scottnieman dds.com

Josephine M. Montero-Strickler, Hillard Pediatric Dentistry, 5138 Norwich St., Hilliard, 614-876-5500, drjojostrickler.com

Emmy Burns, Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry, 3535 Fishinger Blvd., Suite 270, Hilliard, 614-876-4277, peddentistry.com

Scott W. Nieman, 395 N. West St., Suite A, Westerville, 614-898-9994, scottniemandds.com

Paul S. Casamassimo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5651, nationwidec hildrens.org

Sachin S. Parulkar, Delaware Pediatric Dentistry, 6284 Pullman Drive, Lewis Center, 740-657-1562, delawarekidsdentist.com

Daniel B. Claman, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0371, dentistry.osu.edu Lucia C. Gerstmann, Buckeye Pediatric Dentistry, 1418 Brice Road, Suite 203, Reyn-

Mindy A. Price, Worthington Pediatric Dentistry, 117 Lazelle Road E, Suite D, Columbus, 614-888-3212, worthingtonpediatric.com Sidney D. Price, Worthington Pediatric Dentists, 117 Lazelle Road E, Suite D, Columbus, 614-888-3212, worthingtonpediatric.com HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

TOP DENTISTS Diego A. Solis, Ohio State University Nisonger Center, 2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, 614-342-5795, dentistry.osu.edu

David A. Cacchillo, Palermo-Edwards & Cacchillo, 7535 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, 614-861-8077, pecdds.com

Michael C. Soult, Bethel Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry, 4945 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-459-0011, dentalreflections 4kids.com

Mark W. Klabunde, 170 Northwoods Blvd., Suite 110, Columbus, 614-888-8585

H. William Stehle, Periodontology, Inc., 3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite 500-A, Columbus, 614-451-5201, periodontologyinc.com

Alan R. Levy, Blank & Levy Periodontics & Oral Implants, 5180 E. Main St., Suite A, Columbus, 614-864-2561, bl-perio.com

Jason C. Stoner, Stoner Periodontic Specialists, 5152 Blazer Parkway, Suite 100, Dublin, 614-333-8297, stonerperiospecialists.com

Thomas J. Miller II, Worthington Periodontal Specialists, 55 Caren Ave., Suite 380, Worthington, 614-450-1137, tjmperio.com

Jerome Tabacca, 1707 Bethel Road, Columbus, 614-459-0050, mcpic.org

Janice A. Townsend, Ohio State University School of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1509, dentistry.osu.edu Kevin T. Weitzel, Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry, 3535 Fishinger Blvd., Suite 270, Hilliard, 614-876-4277, peddentistry.com PERIODONTICS Periodontics encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth. Fred Alger, 221 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, 614-705-2438, drfredalger.com Barry S. Blank, Blank & Levy Periodontics & Oral Implants, 5180 E. Main St., Suite A, Columbus, 614-864-2561, bl-perio.com

Daniel R. Murphy, Capital City Periodontics & Oral Implantology, 41 S. High St., Suite 270, Columbus, 614-591-0667, capcityperio.com Shaun Rotenberg, Steiner, Rotenberg & Lindsey Oral Surgery & Periodontics, 5350 E. Main St., Suite 204, Columbus, 614-8639500, omsandperio.com Fred O. Sakamoto, Central Ohio Periodontics, 7334 E. Broad St., Suite B, Columbus, 614-254-5696, centralohioperiodontics.com Ryan J. Serra, Greater Columbus Periodon-

tics, 1914 Bethel Road, Columbus, 614-4511122, greatercolumbusperio.com

Michael G. Tanner, Periodontology, Inc., 3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite 500-A, Columbus, 614-451-5201, periodontologyinc.com PROSTHODONTICS This is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prothesis. Andrew B. Gilbert, Gilbert & Goff Prosthodontists, 3360 Tremont Road, Suite 120, Columbus, 614-451-1300, gilbertandgoff.com Douglas W. Goff, Gilbert & Goff Prosthodontists, 3360 Tremont Road, Suite 120, Columbus, 614-451-1300, gilbertandgoff.com Robert L. Heller, Oral Implants & Reconstructive Dentistry, 145 Green Meadows Drive S, Lewis Center, 614-350-4959, oirdental.com Kim A. Laurell, Spectrum Dental and Prosthodontics, 55 Caren Ave., Suite 270, Worthington, 614-885-7721, spectrum-dental.com Edwin McGlumphy Jr., Clear Choice, 6500 Emerald Parkway, Suite 125, Dublin, 614203-5031, clearchoice.com Alejandro M. Peregrina, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-247-8389, dentistry.osu.edu Bradley A. Purcell, Spectrum Dental and Prosthodontics, 55 Caren Ave., Suite 270, Worthington, 614-885-7721, spectrumdental.com

Robert B. Stevenson III, 3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite 483, Columbus, 614-4512767, robertbstevensonddsms.com Meade C. Van Putten Jr., Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074, wexnermedical.osu.edu 70

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Robert R. Seghi, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-6068, dentistry.osu.edu

Health Care Facilities Your guide to Central Ohio’s hospitals, urgent care facilities, outpatient surgery centers, pediatric care, mental health care and more COMPILED BY TATYANA TANDANPOLIE AND JILLIAN SPAN HOFBAUER

HOSPITAL SYSTEMS LICKING MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS lmhealth.org Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 W. Main St., Newark, 220-564-4000 Full-service hospital

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Licking Memorial Urgent Care, 20 W. Locust St., Newark, 220-564-7700 14 Westgate Dr., Newark, 220-564-7500 1 Healthy Pl., Pataskala, 740-964-7600 Urgent care centers MEMORIAL HEALTH memorialohio.com Memorial Allen Family Medical Center, 660 London Ave., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with internal medicine and pain management services Memorial City Gate Medical Center, 120 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with imaging, laboratory and urgent care services; also offering orthope-

dics, physical and occupational therapy and sports medicine Memorial Damascus Medical Center, 388 Damascus Dr., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with urology services and family medicine practice Memorial Family Medicine - Plain City, 480 S. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 500, Plain City, 614-873-3434 Medical center with family medicine practice Memorial Family Medicine – Richwood, 19 W. Ottawa St., Richwood, 740-943-2354 Medical center with family medicine practice Memorial Gateway Medical Center, 140 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with family and sports medicine, ear/nose/throat and general/ colorectal surgery Memorial Mill Valley Medical Center, 17853 St. Rte. 31, Marysville, 937-578-4004 Medical center with family medicine practice

Memorial Hospital, 500 London Ave., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Full-service hospital Memorial Miracle Life Center, 500 London Ave., Marysville, 937-578-2329 Medical center featuring labor and delivery services Memorial Outpatient Surgery Center, 122 Professional Pkwy., Marysville, 937578-7900 Outpatient surgical center with pain management and general and colorectal surgical services Memorial Pediatric & Speech Therapy Mill Valley, 17809 St. Rte. 31, Marysville, 937-578-2362 Medical center with speech therapy and pediatric services Memorial Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine - Plain City, 900 Village Blvd., Plain City, 614-504-7145 Medical center with physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine and lab services HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Memorial Walnut Medical Center, 773 S. Walnut St., Marysville, 937-578-4301 Medical center with psychiatry services for children age 5 through adults Memorial Wound Care, 483 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-578-4325 Medical center with wound care and hyperbaric treatment services MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM mountcarmelhealth.com Mount Carmel East, 6001 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-234-6000 Full-service hospital with Level II Trauma Center

Mount Carmel Grove City, 5300 N. Meadows Dr., Grove City, 614-663-5000 Integrated medical campus with emergency department, primary care physicians, women’s health services and outpatient physical therapy/cardiac rehabilitation services; full-service hospital Mount Carmel Grove City Urgent Care, 3000 Meadow Pond Court, Ste. 200, Grove City, 614-871-7130 Urgent care center Mount Carmel Hilliard, 4674 Britton Parkway, Hilliard, 614-210-4500 Health campus with heart care, imaging, occupational health, rehab services, primary care physicians and women’s health Mount Carmel Lewis Center, 7100 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, 740-953-4444 Health campus with emergency department, imaging, rehabilitation, primary care physicians, laboratory, occupational health, women’s health and fitness center Mount Carmel New Albany, 7333 Smith’s Mill Rd., New Albany, 614-775-6600 Specialty hospital focused on inpatient and outpatient care, with orthopedic, neurological and musculoskeletal services Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, 380-898-4000 Full-service hospital Mount Carmel West, 793 W. State St., Columbus, 614-234-5000 Health campus with outpatient care, emergency department, education center 72

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care, with urgent care services; Broad St. location also offers behavioral health services

Child Development and Autism Centers, 187 W. Schrock Rd., Westerville, 614-355-7500 Behavioral health center for autism spectrum disorders

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion, 444 Butterfly Gardens Dr., Columbus, 614-772-2000 Pediatric psychiatric crisis department, youth crisis stabilization unit, psychiatric inpatient units and behavioral health outpatient programs opening March 2020

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2000 Comprehensive, full-service pediatric hospital Nationwide Children’s Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2920 Outpatient surgical center specializing in general, cardiothoracic, neuro, orthopedic and plastic surgeries, plus hematology and oncology services Nationwide Children’s Hospital Westerville Surgery Center, 455 Executive Campus Dr., Westerville, 614-355-6100 Outpatient surgical center specializing in orthopedic and plastic surgery and ENT, gastroenterology and urology Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close to Home Centers with Urgent Care, 7901 Diley Rd., Ste. 150, Canal Winchester, 614-355-9050 6435 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-355-8100 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-772-4329 7450 Hospital Dr. Ste. 100, Dublin, 614-355-7000 4363 All Seasons Dr., Hilliard, 614-355-5900 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-578-7600 433 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, 614-355-8300 Community-based testing, treatment and

OHIOHEALTH ohiohealth.com OhioHealth Berger Hospital, 600 N. Pickaway St., Circleville, 740-474-2126 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Eastside Health Center, 44850 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-566-0899 Outpatient medical center with Mothers’ Milk Bank and rehabilitation, imaging and lab services OhioHealth Emergency Care 3880 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard, 614-788-9310 6960 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, 614-788-9320 4141 N. Hampton Dr., Powell, 614-788-9340 4335 Alum Creek Dr., Obetz, 614-788-9330 5610 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, 614-775-9870 Freestanding emergency departments OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740-615-1000 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, 111 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, 614-566-9000 High-level medical center with emergency

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Mount Carmel East Broad Urgent Care, 6495 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-986-7752 Urgent care center

department, specialized trauma care, Level I Trauma Center, surgical services, Bone & Joint Center, behavioral health services, brain and spine care, cancer care, fitness center, limb reconstruction services, maternity services, palliative and pastoral care and rehabilitation services OhioHealth Grove City Methodist Hospital, 1375 Stringtown Rd., Grove City, 614-788-1000 Full-service hospital with state-of-the-art surgical and 24/7 emergency department Knightsbridge Surgery Center, in partnership with OhioHealth, 4845 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. 110, Columbus, 614-273-0400 Outpatient surgical center with general, colorectal and plastic surgery; neurosurgery; and gastroenterologic, gynecologic and urologic services OhioHealth Lewis Center Health Center, 7853 Pacer Dr., Delaware, 614-788-9000 Medical center with emergency care for all ages (in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital) and imaging, rehabilitation and lab services OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, 1000 McKinley Park Dr., Marion, 740-383-8400 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Marion Medical Campus, 1050 Delaware Ave., Marion, 740-383-8000 Outpatient medical center with Anticoagulation Clinic, imaging, physical and occupational therapy, laboratory services, surgical services, heart and vascular care and women’s health services OhioHealth Neurological Rehabilitation, 3363 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, 614-788-9242 Neurologic rehabilitation services for reducing pain, increasing function and improving mobility

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-566-5000 Full-service hospital

Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-366-7744 Specialty medical facility focusing on neurological medicine

OhioHealth Riverside Outpatient Surgery Center, 2240 N. Bank Dr., Columbus, 614-442-6515 Outpatient surgical center with general, orthopedic and plastic surgery and obstetric, gynecologic, ophthalmologic and urologic services

Ohio State Eye and Ear InstituteOhio State Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Dr., Columbus, 614-293-9600 Inpatient and outpatient care and treatment for anxiety, depression, panic attack, posttraumatic disorders and personality disorders

OhioHealth Urgent Care 1120 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, 614-847-1120 6905 Hospital Dr., Dublin, 614-923-0300 5610 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-775-9870 895 W. Third Ave., Grandview Heights, 614-437-0278 2030 Stringtown Rd., Grove City, 614-544-0044 4343 All Seasons Dr., Hilliard, 614-544-1142 2014 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-533-6440 1710 Columbus Pike, Delaware, 740-549-2700 Urgent care centers OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Westerville, 614-533-3000 Outpatient medical center with emergency department, primary care, physical therapy, surgical services, imaging and women’s health services OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER wexnermedical.osu.edu Ohio State AfterHours Care Outpatient Care Gahanna, 920 N. Hamilton Rd., Ste. 600, Gahanna, 614-685-8888 Urgent care center Ohio State AfterHours Care Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, 2050 Kenny Rd., Ste. 2250, Columbus, 614-685-3357 Urgent care center

OhioHealth Pickerington Medical Campus, 1010 Refugee Rd., Pickerington, 614-788-4000 Outpatient medical center with emergency department, primary care, imaging, fitness classes, women’s health services, rehabilitation and occupational therapy

Ohio State Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital, 480 Medical Center Dr., Columbus, 614-293-5275 Specialty hospital with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care for stroke, brain and spinal cord

OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital, 1087 Dennison Ave., Columbus, 614-484-9600 Rehabilitation services for neurology orthopedics, stroke and general rehabilitation

Ohio State Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Dr., Columbus, 614-293-3600 Specialty medical facility focusing on sports medicine

Ohio State Outpatient Care Gahanna, 920 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-366-0375 Outpatient services including primary care, neurology, podiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, cardiac, physical therapy, rheumatology, imaging/mammography and sports medicine Ohio State Talbot, 1441 Phale D. Hale Dr., Columbus, 614-257-3760 Comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction recovery services SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF COLUMBUS selectmedical.com 181 Taylor Ave., Sixth Fl., Columbus, 614-685-1703 1087 Dennison Ave., Columbus, 614-458-9000 1430 S. High St., Columbus, 614-456-0300 Full-service hospitals INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS, OUTPATIENT CENTERS AND URGENT CARE CENTERS Access Urgent Medical Care, 1797 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington, 614-755-6370 Urgent care center Artemis Health Center, artemisbody.com, 6805 Avery Muirfield Dr., #100, Dublin, 614-793-8351 Aesthetic medical center offering injectables, facial rejuvenation, CoolSculpting, tattoo removal, vaginal rejuvenation and varicose and spider vein treatments Central Ohio Surgical Institute, cosisurg. com, 6520 W. Campus Oval, New Albany, 614-413-2233 Ambulatory surgical center offering anesthesiology, pediatric dental and oral surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, orthopedics, pediatric ophthalmology, plastic surgery and podiatry Concentra, concentra.com, 4821 Roberts Rd., Columbus, 614-850-1476 HEALTH 2021 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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Diley Ridge Medical Center, dileyridgemedicalcenter.com, 7911 Diley Rd., Canal Winchester, 614-838-7911 A medical center with an emergency department and advanced imaging (CT, MRI, mammography). Campus includes outpatient primary care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pain management, and pulmonary care. An affiliate of Mount Carmel Health System and Fairfield Medical Center Dublin Surgery Center, dublinsurgicalcenter. com, 5005 Parkcenter Ave., Dublin, 614-932-9548 Outpatient surgical center specializing in gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry, proctology, spine surgery, total knee replacements and urology ExpressMed Urgent Care, expressmedcenters.com, 445 Rocky Fork Blvd., Gahanna, 614-383-7660 5263 Nike Station Way, Hilliard, 614-876-2100 Urgent care centers The Eye Center, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 500, Columbus, 614-827-6600 Outpatient surgical center specializing in cornea, retina, glaucoma, cataract and laser surgery, plus oculoplastic and general ophthalmology Fairfield Medical Center, fmchealth.org, 401 N. Ewing St., Lancaster, 740-687-8000 High-level medical center offering services in primary, emergency and urgent care, as well as maternity, pediatric, outpatient therapy, surgical, cancer care, heart and vascular and orthopedic care. FMC serves more than 250,000 residents in Fairfield, Pickaway, Perry, Hocking and Athens counties, and employs more than 2,000 caregivers who are dedicated to providing each patient with a positive experience and personalized, heartfelt care Hand and Microsurgery Associates, handandmicro.com, 1210 Gemini Pl. #200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Independent physician group specializing in trauma, sports medicine, chronic injuries and work-related injuries of the hand, wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder and knee Hometown Urgent Care hometownurgentcare.com 4400 N. High St., Columbus, 614-263-4400 74

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4300 Clime Rd., Columbus, 614-272-1100 2880 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, 614-472-2880 1615 Morse Rd., Columbus, 614-681-1100 3831 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport, 614-835-0400 2371 Hilliard-Rome Rd., Hilliard, 614-921-0648 1612 N. Memorial Dr., Lancaster, 740-994-4110 Urgent care centers Madison Health Hospital, madison-health.com, 210 N. Main St., London, 740-845-7000 Full-service hospital MedSave Clinic, medsaveclinics.com, 246 E. Campus View Blvd., Columbus, 614-431-4600 Urgent care center Triven Health, Inc., primemd.com, 109 Commerce Park Dr., Westerville, 614-882-9355 905 N. 21st, Newark, 740-366-1648 1981 Granville Pike, Lancaster 1036 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion Primary care New Albany Surgery Center, newalbanysurgerycenter.com, 5040 Forest Dr., Ste. 100, New Albany, 614-775-1616 Outpatient surgical center performing orthopedic procedures Ohio Orthopedic Surgery Institute, ohio-ortho-surg.com, 4605 Sawmill Rd., Ste. 101, Columbus, 614-827-8777 Outpatient surgical center specializing in foot and ankle surgery, general orthopedics, hand and wrist surgery, joint replacement/ reconstruction, pain management, spine care and surgery and sports medicine Ohio Surgery Center, ohiosurgerycenter.com, 930 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-451-0500 Outpatient surgical center specializing

in ENT procedures and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center orthofootankle.com 350 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Suite 200, Worthington, 614-895-8747 5060 Bradenton Ave., Ste. B, Dublin, 614-895-8747 2030 Stringtown Rd., Ste. 210, Grove City, 614-895-8747 Multi-disciplinary medical practice specializing in orthopedic and podiatric care for all foot and ankle conditions. Sports medicine, trauma care, reconstructive surgery, diabetic foot care, lower extremity wound care Reynoldsburg Urgent Care, reynoldsburgurgentcare.info, 1649 Brice Rd., Ste. B, Reynoldsburg, 614-864-3434 Urgent care center Scioto Urgent Care, sciotourgentcare.com, 4760 Sawmill Rd., Columbus, 614-789-9464 Urgent care center Taylor Station Surgical Center, taylorstation.com, 275 Taylor Station Rd., Columbus, 614-751-4466 Outpatient surgical center specializing in cardiology, colorectal surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, robotics, vascular and plastic surgery Walk In Urgent Care, walkinurgentcare.com 5801 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus, 614-436-6009 5059 N. High St., Columbus, 614-987-7537 4832 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-465-7457 3597 E. Main St., Whitehall, 614-549-7348 Urgent care centers ADDICTION RECOVERY AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Amethyst, an Alvis Recovery Program alvis180.org, 455 E. Mound St., Columbus,

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GREG VANHORSSEN, ACA, HIS With both an audiologist and audioprosthologist on staff, you get much more than you pay for at Absolute Hearing Solutions. Owner Greg VanHorssen takes pride in offering the same hearing aids as many other facilities, but at a lower cost and with better customer service. “When we first opened, people asked, ‘Why are you able to offer such a low price on the exact same hearing aid that I was just quoted $2,500 or $3,000 for?’ ” VanHorssen recalls. “And the answer is, we do that because we want to be different and we want to help people.” He estimates that the office, which celebrated its 13th anniversary this summer, has helped clients save upward of $12 million to date. The company’s Five Star Promise—professional staff you can trust, high-quality service, large product selection, innovative testing and evaluation equipment, and the best prices in the Midwest—help drive its client base.

Absolute Hearing Solutions moved into its new, larger Hearing Excellence Center this year, which has increased its service benefits offered to patients—including “Express, No-Charge Service” for things like cleaning, filter changes, diagnostic checks, tip or tube replacement, and more. Clients simply visit the office during business hours to receive these services at no charge and with no wait. The office stocks hearing aids from the top five manufacturers on-site, enabling clients to be fit for and test devices in a single visit. “They can see the difference it makes before they leave,” VanHorssen says. Absolute Hearing Solutions has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award annually since the award’s inception in 2013 and has been named The Columbus Dispatch Top Pick each year since it began in 2016. VanHorssen says these recognitions are validation that he and his team are “doing business the right way.”

ABSOLUTE HEARING SOLUTIONS 750 Cross Pointe Road, Suite F Gahanna, Ohio 614-452-4280 absolutehearingsolutions.com

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HEALTH CARE FACILITIES 614-242-1284 Long-term addiction and trauma treatment for women in substance abuse recovery and their families; traditional and intensive outpatient treatment for addiction, supportive housing, medical services, mental health and trauma treatment, family services and job readiness and placement Recovery Choices, an Alvis Recovery Program, alvis180.org, 1289 Livingston Ave., Columbus, 614-502-7843 Behavioral health care treatment program that offers comprehensive outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment services for men and women; full psychiatric assessment of clients with psychotropic medications as indicated by assessed needs; primarily serve Medicaid-eligible individuals and individuals with justice involvement The Buckeye Ranch, buckeyeranch.org, 4653 E. Main St., Whitehall, 614-875-2371 Mental, emotional, behavioral and child welfare services to children, youth and families throughout Central and Southwest Ohio for every stage of trauma caused by mental illness, abuse or neglect; evidence-based, culturally-sensitive treatment that puts each family and their strengths at the core; community partnerships to ensure comprehensive, coordinated therapies, education and resources Columbus Public Health, columbus.gov/ publichealth, 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, 614-645-7417 Clinical, environmental, health promotion and population-based programs and services to protect against disease and other public health threats Columbus Springs Hospitals columbussprings.com, 7625 Hospital Dr., Dublin, 614-717-1800 2085 Citygate Dr., Columbus, 614-300-9100 Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults, adolescents and children struggling with mental health and substance use issues; treatment offered on-site in Columbus, Dublin and Pickerington; outpatient telehealth programs CompDrug, compdrug.org, 547 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, 614-224-4506 Opiate treatment provider using medication-assisted treatment, methadone, suboxone, or vivitrol, in conjunction with individual and group counseling, prevention services, addiction education and training Concord Counseling Services, concordcounseling.org, 700 Brooksedge Blvd., 76

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Westerville, 614-882-9338 Mental health and drug and alcohol treatment programs; psychiatric services; counseling for children, teens and young adults; suicide prevention; group counseling, senior services and communitysupport services Directions for Youth & Families, dfyf.org 3616 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-251-0103 1515 Indianola Ave., Columbus, 614-294-2661 Crittenton Youth Center, 3840 Kimberly Pkwy., Columbus, 614-694-0203 Ohio Avenue Youth Center, 657 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus, 614-258-8043 Daily crisis-support services, anger management, behavioral health care, counseling and clinical services for drug and alcohol abuse, prevention services and parenting programs Maryhaven, Inc., maryhaven.com 1791 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, 614-445-8131 1430 S. High St., Columbus, 614-445-8131 88 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, 740-203-3800 715 S. Plum St., Marysville, 937-644-9192 333 E. Center St., Marion, 740-375-5550 245 Neal Ave., Mt. Gilead, 419-946-6734 Integrated behavioral health care services with specialization in addiction recovery, withdrawal management (detox), outpatient adolescent programs, women’s center, adult men and women’s residential treatment, medically assisted treatment, homeless services, gambling intervention services, central intake department and addiction stabilization center Netcare Access, netcareaccess.org, 199 S. Central Ave., Columbus, 614-276-2273 Mental health and substance use crisis services, crisis intervention and assessments, emergency-response service, forensic center and probate pre-screening, residential and community programs North Central Mental Health Services, ncmhs.org, 1301 N. High St., Columbus, 614-299-6600 Mental health, addiction and recovery services; outpatient and residential services; elder services; recovery assistance; suicide prevention hotline; education programs and psychiatric assessments North Community Counseling Centers, northcommunity.com, 3556 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, 614-827-1307 1855 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Ste. 204, Columbus, 614-267-7003

4897 Karl Rd., Columbus, 614-846-2588 5109 W. Broad St., Ste. 104, Columbus, 614-279-7690 1299 McNaughten Rd., Columbus, 614-582-2368 Mental health and substance use disorder treatment serving individuals and families, ages five and up; psychiatry, case management, medication-assisted treatment, women’s empowerment and schoolbased services Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry, ohiohospitalforpsychiatry.com, 880 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus, 614-449-9664 Adult behavioral unit, dual diagnosis unit, geriatric unit, psychiatric intensive treatment unit and adult behavioral unit Shepherd Hill, shepherdhill.net, 200 Messimer Dr., Newark, 220-564-4877 Inpatient and outpatient care and counseling; drug and alcohol abuse treatment and psychiatry Southeast Inc., southeastinc.com 16 W. Long St., Columbus, 614-225-0990 1455 S. Fourth St., Columbus, 614-444-0800 524 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-224-4850 Recovery and treatment for adults with severe mental illness; offering psychiatric services, shelter for homeless individuals, addiction services, medical and dental care, mobile medical coach and vocational services St. Vincent Family Center, svfc.org, 1490 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-252-0731 Pediatric behavioral health care facility offering emotional and behavioral health services Syntero, Inc., syntero.org, 299 Cramer Creek Ct., Dublin, 614-889-5722 3433 Agler Rd., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-600-2708 3645 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614-457-7876 7100 Graphics Way, Ste. 3100, Lewis Center, 740-428-0428 Counseling, early intervention and prevention services; substance use disorder and mental health treatment for adults and adolescents case management; older adult outreach services and caregiver consultation; adolescent health education Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, mha. ohio.gov, 2200 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-752-0333 Inpatient care for adults struggling with mental health issues; acute psychiatric care; text “4hope” to 741-741 to access the Ohio 24/7 Crisis Text Line

Senior Living Directory Finding the right senior community can be a daunting task. We’ve compiled details about Central Ohio’s retirement, assisted living and nursing care facilities to help you in your search. COMPILED BY REBECCA WALTERS

ARROW SENIOR LIVING arrowseniorliving.com Carriage Court Senior Living 3570 Heritage Club Drive, Hilliard; 614529-7470; 87 AL, 16 MC Chestnut Hill Senior Living 5055 Thompson Road, Columbus; 614855-3700; 105 AL, 25 MC

BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING SOLUTIONS brookdale.com Brookdale Lakeview Crossing 4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport; 614-836-5990; 73 AL, 16 MC Brookdale Muirfield 7220 Muirfield Drive, Dublin; 614-3363677; 54 AL, 30 MC

Brookdale Pinnacle 1305 Lamplighter Drive, Grove City; 614277-1200; 83 AL, 23 MC Brookdale Trillium Crossing 3500 Trillium Crossing, Columbus; 614734-1000; 157 IL, 56 AL Brookdale Westerville 6377 Cooper Road, Columbus; 844840-7411; 31 AL, 12 MC CAPITAL HEALTH CARE NETWORK capitalhealthcarenetwork.com The Villas at Scioto and Gardens at Scioto 433 Obetz Road, Columbus; 614-5583141; 15 IL, 32 AL, 120 SN CENTURY PARK centurypa.com Mayfair Village Retirement Community 3011 Hayden Road, Columbus; 614-8896202; 86 AL/IL

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ABBINGTON ASSISTED LIVING abbingtononline.com Abbington of Arlington 1320 Old Henderson Road, Upper Arlington; 614-451-4575; 44 AL Abbington of Pickerington 9480 Blacklick-Eastern Road, Pickerington; 614-577-0822; 48 AL Abbington of Powell 3971 Bradford Court, Powell; 614-7899868; 48 AL

BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING bickfordseniorliving.com Bickford of Bexley 2600 E. Main St., Bexley; 614-235-3900; 33 AL, 20 MC Bickford of Scioto 3500 Riverside Drive, Columbus; 614457-3500; 53 AL/MC Bickford of Worthington 6525 N. High St., Worthington; 614-8466500; 54 AL, 27 MC

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SENIOR LIVING DIRECTORY DANBURY SENIOR LIVING danburyseniorliving.com Columbus Danbury 2870 Snouffer Road, Columbus; 614339-0459; 69 IL/AL, 32 MC Parkside Village 730 N. Spring Road, Westerville; 614794-9300; 167 IL/AL, 37 MC Feridean Commons 885 Freeman Road, Westerville; 614-8987488; feridean.com; 40 IL, 58 AL FIRST & MAIN firstandmain.us First & Main of Lewis Center 8875 Green Meadows Drive N, Lewis Center; 740-513-2270; 60 IL/AL, 44 MC First & Main of New Albany 245 E. Main St., New Albany; 740-5133044; 59 IL/AL, 44 MC

Friendship Village Columbus 5800 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus; 614890-8282; fvcolumbus.org; 201 IL, 66 AL, 14 MC Friendship Village of Dublin 6000 Riverside Drive, Dublin; 614-764-1600; fvdublin.org; 304 IL, 23 AL, 23 MC, 50 SN Ganzhorn Suites 10272 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell; 614-3569810; ganzhorn.com; 64 MC GOLDEN LIVING CENTERS goldenlivingcenters.com Columbus Alzheimer Care Center 700 Jasonway Ave., Columbus; 614459-7050; 99 MC/SN The Convalarium of Dublin 6430 Post Road, Dublin; 614-761-1188; 83 AL/SN HAWTHORN RETIREMENT GROUP seniorlivinginstyle.com Amber Park Pickerington 401 Hill Road N, Pickerington; 614-8343113; 86 AL

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HOLIDAY RETIREMENT holidaytouch.com The Worthington 1201 Riva Ridge Court, Gahanna; 614933-8640; 117 IL HOMESTEAD SENIOR LIVING homestead-village.com Homestead Village 4990 Hoover Road, Grove City; 614-6531567; 130 IL KEMPER HOUSE kemperhouseworthington.com Kemper House Worthington 800 Proprietors Road, Worthington; 614681-8330; 55 MC LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES lssnetworkofhope.org The Inn at Chapel Grove 1400 Chapel Way, Heath; 740-522-4663; chapelgroveinn.com; 69 AL, 30 MC LSS Kensington Place 1001 Parkview Blvd., Columbus; 614252-5276; 117 IL/AL, 11 MC THE MACINTOSH COMPANY macintoshcompany.com Canal Winchester Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 6800 Gender Road, Canal Winchester; 614-834-6800; 35 AL, 75 SN Mill Run Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 3399 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard; 614-5273000; 35 AL, 66 SN

onterey Rehabilitation Center, Skilled M Nursing & Memory Care 3929 Hoover Road, Grove City; 614-8757700; 41 MC, 114 SN New Albany Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 5691 Thompson Road, Columbus; 614855-8866; 36 AL, 67 SN West Park Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care 1700 Heinzerling Drive, Columbus; 614274-4222; 28 MC, 71 SN Whetstone Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living 3710 Olentangy River Road, Columbus; 614-457-1100; 60 AL, 145 SN NATIONAL CHURCH RESIDENCES nationalchurchresidences.org Abbey Church Village 6003 Abbey Chapel Drive, Dublin; 614792-6733; IL (number not available) Avondale 5251 Avery Road, Dublin; 888-875-0465; IL (number not available) First Community Village 1800 Riverside Drive, Columbus; 614324-4455; 152 IL, 38 AL, 36 MC, 138 SN Inniswood Village 1195 North St., Westerville; 614-8396300; 120 IL, 52 AL, 20 MC National Church Residences Mill Run 3550 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard; 614-7710100; 46 AL, 35 MC Northland Gate 5757 Maple Canyon Ave., Columbus; 888-572-9862; 94 IL

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FIVE STAR SENIOR LIVING fivestarseniorliving.com The Forum at Knightsbridge 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus; 614-451-6793; 143 IL, 90 AL, 25 MC, 57 SN

Stygler Commons Assisted Living 165 N. Stygler Road, Gahanna; 614-3424582; 32 AL OHIO LIVING ohioliving.org Ohio Living Sarah Moore 26 N. Union St., Delaware; 740-3629641; 39 AL, 47 SN Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber 717 Neil Ave., Columbus; 614-228-8888; 197 IL, 50 AL, 21 MC RESORT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES rlcommunities.com Stone Oak Retirement Community 4160 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard; 614-7777338; 136 IL RNRN SERVICES INC. Hoover Haus 3675 Hoover Road, Grove City; 614-4020536; hooverhaus.com; 22 IL/AL SENIOR LIFESTYLE FAMILY-OWNED COMMUNITIES seniorlifestyle.com Carriage Court of Grove City 2320 Sonora Drive, Grove City; 614-8718000; 45 AL, 17 MC Carriage Court of Marysville 717 S. Walnut St., Marysville; 937-7547343; 31 AL, 10 MC

Cherry Blossom Senior Living 79 Blossom Field Blvd., Columbus; 614530-7726; 28 IL, 66 AL, 30 MC Middleton of Granville 1500 Weaver Drive, Granville; 740-5870059; 85 AL, 35 MC, 28 IL WALLICK COMMUNITIES wallickcommunities.com Ashford on Broad 4801 E. Broad St., Whitehall; 614-6412995; 131 AL Ashford at Sturbridge 3700 Sturbridge Court, Hilliard; 614633-4811; 124 AL The Grove Columbus 5546 Karl Road, Columbus; 614-4311739; 56 MC Oakleaf Village of Columbus 5500 Karl Road, Columbus; 614-4311739; 121 IL/AL THE WESLEY COMMUNITIES thewesleycommunities.com Wesley Glen Retirement Community 5155 N. High St., Columbus; 614-8887492; 152 IL, 74 AL, 21 MC, 65 SN Wesley Ridge Retirement Community 2225 Taylor Park Drive, Reynoldsburg; 614-759-0023; 106 IL, 62 AL, 38 MC

Wesley Woods at New Albany 4588 Wesley Woods Blvd., New Albany; 614-656-4100; 77 IL, 15 AL, 20 MC, 16 SN WEXNER HERITAGE VILLAGE whv.org Creekside at the Village 2200 Welcome Place, Columbus; 614384-2271; 83 IL/AL Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage 1149 College Ave., Columbus; 614-3842271; 18 AL/MC Wexner Heritage House 1151 College Ave., Columbus; 614-2314900; 99 SN WILLOW BROOK willow-brook.org Willow Brook at Delaware Run 100 Delaware Crossing, Delaware; 740201-5640; 145 IL, 66 AL, 20 MC Willow Brook Christian Village Delaware 100 Willow Brook Way S, Delaware; 740369-0048; 124 IL, 40 AL, 17 MC, 34 SN Willow Brook Christian Village Worthington 55 Lazelle Road, Columbus; 614-8853300; 34 AL, 50 SN Worthington Christian Village 165 Highbluffs Blvd., Columbus; 614-8466076; wcv.org; 107 IL, 38 AL, 50 SN

SENIOR STAR seniorstar.com Senior Star Dublin Retirement Village 6470 Post Road, Dublin; 614-764-2800; 134 IL Senior Star Assisted & Memory Support 6480 Post Road, Dublin; 614-389-0308; 60 AL, 39 MC

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STORYPOINT storypoint.com StoryPoint Grove City Senior Living 3717 Orders Road, Grove City; 614-8756200; 116 IL, 35 AL, 24 MC SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING sunriseseniorliving.com Sunrise of Dublin 4175 Stoneridge Lane, Dublin; 614-7182062; 35 AL, 27 MC Sunrise of Gahanna 775 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna; 614418-9775; 45 AL/MC TRADITIONS MANAGEMENT traditionsmgmt.net Bristol Senior Living 7780 Olentangy River Road, Columbus; 614-886-2818; 55 IL, 54 AL

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LAST WORD

A FITNESS GURU Phil Heit has spent his life focused on fitness and he has educated many others to do the same. It all started when he was an undergraduate physical education major at Brooklyn College. He was required to read a book called “Aerobics” by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who at 89 today is known as the father of aerobic exercise. “The data presented in this groundbreaking publication changed my life forever,” explains Heit who went on to earn a doctorate from New York University. “Although I was a runner in high school and college, I did not fully comprehend how aerobic activity, namely running, could impact my health. After reading ‘Aerobics,’ I decided I was going to train for and run the Boston Marathon. Over 50 years later and countless marathons, my physical, mental and social well-being has been well-served by my aerobically-based lifestyle.” Heit arrived in Columbus to teach at Ohio State University, eventually teaming up with professor and co-author Linda Meeks to do more than 350 textbooks. Today he is professor emeritus and was designated early in the development of New Albany as the community’s chief fitness guru. Focused on wellness and preventative health, Heit runs Healthy New Albany, which organizes the largest national walk in the country, produces Healthy New Albany magazine, runs a farmer’s market, teaches cooking classes and other activities. The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany was named in his honor. What advice can you give to people of all ages that will help them to live well, especially during pandemic times? While we have been inundated with the usual mantras of wearing a face mask, washing hands frequently and maintaining social distance, there is much we can do to keep safe and enhance well-being. •• Move, Move Move! Try to get outdoors as much as possible. Walk, run, ride a bike or even build a snowman if weather conditions dictate as long as you keep moving. Physical activity improves the functioning of your immune system as well as your mental health. •• Step away from your computer every hour and walk around your home or up and down stairs several minutes each time if possible. •• Create a journal to monitor your snacking habits.

•• Engage in social interactions whether through Zoom or interactive games. •• Form a book club and have online discussions. •• Prepare a healthful meal by trying a new recipe. 80

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•• Engage in mindful activities daily such as meditation or yoga.

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Columbus Monthly Health 2021

Articles inside

Top Docs

Top Dentists

Last Word with Philip Heit

Health Care Facilities

THE SKIN FIX

WHY FIDO HELPS

GOT MILK?

THE NATURAL KILLER CELL

STEPPING UP

BRETT KAUFMAN OPENS UP

WHAT’S THE BUZZ?

PRODUCTS FOR WINTER WALKING

ARE THE KIDS OK?

IMPROVE YOUR MOOD