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TOP DOCTORS 2022 Meet the local providers revolutionizing healthcare through precision medicine, caring for COVID long haulers, and simplifying complex procedures to improve patient outcomes. Plus, our annual list of Top Doctors in Greater Cincinnati.

THE RIVER RUNS THROUGH US

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Cincinnati’s history and lore are linked to the Ohio River, but as the primary source of our public drinking water it’s literally inside most of us. How safe should we feel?

THE WOW FACTORY

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Allison Banzhaf quietly enlivens the city’s interiors with work by local artists, and always looks for the next longshot to support.

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athletes isn’t a solo job,” says Beacon orthopaedic surgeon and Xavier team medical director Robert Burger, M.D. “It’s teamwork and available people working together and being responsive to the student athletes’ needs.

Twenty-five years into it, I’m very grateful for the people who have collaborated with me and doctors I can trust and take care of my patients.”

You can walk into Beacon, see a doctor, get an MRI, go to physical therapy, and have surgery all in one building.

Beacon’s definition of an athlete isn’t limited to high school, college, and professionals. Beacon physicians bring the same care to everyone, including a 60-year-old marathon runner who needs physical therapy to get back on track or a 40-year-old cyclist who’s nursing a knee injury but wants to get back to riding their Peloton bike again. They’re all equal to Beacon and receive top-notch treatment start-tofinish.

The One Stop Shop Approach Continues to Improve the Patient Experience at Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine BEACON IS A LEADER IN SPORTS MEDICINE IN THE REGION, CATERING TO THE EXPERIENCE OF THEIR PATIENTS, AND PROVIDING CARE FOR MORE THAN 30 HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND PROFESSIONAL TEAMS.

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atient-centered orthopaedic and sports medicine care used to be inaccessible in the Cincinnati region.

Making an appointment to be seen weeks later is difficult for patients who have an injury now. Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine changed the game 25 years ago and continues to innovate and lead the region. From Xavier Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds to local high schools, Beacon is the trusted provider for more than 30 high school, college, and pro teams.

“Our motto is to put the patient first,” says Beacon president and orthopaedic surgeon Peter Cha, M.D.

“When we think about the athlete [and how we’d treat] a friend or family member, we translate that same care to every individual.” Beacon’s approach to treatment on the field all the way to the operating room was “Our motto a first of is to put the its kind in patient first.” Cincinnati. Beacon physicians are on the sidelines ready to treat immediately, get the patient in the office as soon as necessary, and scheduled for treatment and surgery to address the injury. “Taking care of student

Beacon’s comprehensive model considers the full patient experience.

They’ve attracted new and top talent that brings a fresh perspective to the table, which continues to improve the care for athletes and the service patients receive. “I think we changed the landscape of orthopaedic and sports medicine,” says orthopaedic surgeon and Red’s team doctor Tim Kremchek, M.D. “We built it for the community [and] others want to emulate it—it only helps our community and we want our community to thrive.”

Do you have an injury? Beacon Orthopaedics can help! Explore Beacon’s website, www.beaconortho.com, to learn more about their services and the Beacon difference or call to schedule an appointment today: (513) 354-3700.

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TOM CLOHOSY COLE

IS HEALTH SIMPLY THE ABSENCE OF ILLNESS? WHAT EX ACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO be “healthy”? These questions came to me as I helped prepare this issue, and not just because it features our annual Top Doctors list. January is naturally a time for reflection and anticipation, from wishes for a happy and healthy new year to fleeting thoughts of getting in shape. (Note to self: I already have a shape.)

The bulk of the U.S. healthcare system remains focused on treating illness and disease, but most of us know medical professionals who have embraced a more proactive approach. Cincinnati is fortunate to be home to hospitals and medical groups doing groundbreaking research into both prevention and treatment, as evidenced in our Top Doctors stories (page 34). You’ll read about DNA testing that can predict a person’s reaction to certain prescription drugs and research into long-haul COVID, as well as safer and more effective treatments for heart defects, brain cancer, spinal deformity, and uterine fibroids.

Looking through the list of almost 900 area doctors recommended by their peers, you’ll also find professionals focused on preventing and treating addiction, pain, sleep issues, and reproduction and infertility—along with specialists for every imaginable body part and condition. It’s clear that care has become holistic and health is more than the sum of your cholesterol and blood pressure numbers.

Elsewhere in this issue, I notice other touchpoints around the theme of health. Our story about Cincinnati’s water supply (“The River Runs Through Us,” page 48) explains the ongoing battle to transform the muddy, polluted Ohio River into safe, clean drinking water. “The Wow Factory” (page 52) delves into how hospitals and office spaces use art to boost spirits.

And Molly Wellmann graces our Style Counsel feature (page 20) with positive thinking and awesome accessories.

A successful healthcare regimen involves a top doctor, sure, but let’s not forget that it can—and maybe should—also include a clean environment, an appreciation for beauty, and a fun pair of shoes.

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London-based Tom Clohosy Cole celebrates the beauty of nature in his vivid, dynamic illustrations. In “The River Runs Through Us” (page 48), Clohosy Cole uses bold colors to depict the Ohio River. “I’m always interested in stories highlighting the delicate balance we must tread to preserve the natural ecosystems we rely so much upon,” he says. “I’m particularly interested in water. Living in the UK, it’s very interesting reading about how rivers are being managed across the pond and in Ohio, specifically.”

ALEXANDRA FROST Truth be told, Alexandra Frost is no home renovation expert. But the mother of four does know the basics, thanks to a stint working the HGTV beat for Apartment Therapy.

“Watching and analyzing all those experts taught me way more than I ever needed to know about open-concept living, creative hacks for wallpaper, and more,” she says. This month, Frost brings us inside a home office makeover in Great Room (page 24).

ANNASOFIA SCHEVE University of Missouri Junior Annasofia Scheve’s Cincinnati print debut is a long time coming: The Queen City native, who double-majors in journalism and political science, grew up reading Cincinnati Magazine and interned for the digital media team in summer 2021. In “Ground Up” (page 22), she talks to Erika-Rae Griffin, a local artist who used her pandemic downtime to lift her handmade Afrocentric-minimalist jewelry business, Create or Conform, off the ground.

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Norberto Andaluz, MD, director of skull base surgery at UC Health and professor of neurosurgery at the UC College of Medicine, and Ravi N. Samy, MD, director of otology/neurotology at UC Health and professor of otolaryngology at the UC College of Medicine, are two of the nearly 200 UC Health physicians recognized as “Cincinnati’s Top Doctors” this year.

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King penguins take center stage when the Cincinnati Zoo transitions to its winter routine.

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close on January 9 at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, but for some Arctic animals the fun is just heating up. Penguin Days January 14 through February 28, for instance, allow visitors to see king penguins waddle the grounds in a penguin parade, so long as the temperature is below 50 degrees.

During the parade, a zookeeper guides the penguins along a stroll from the birdhouse to the Base Camp Café and back.

The keeper walks alongside, providing insight into the species and answering questions from onlookers. Michelle Curley, communications director for the Zoo, says the parade is optional for the king penguins who live there. That includes Stephen, Stacey, Burger, B.B., Larry, Martin Luther, and Coretta Scott (all named to play off of “king”). Sometimes the oldest of the flock, Burger, prefers to stay inside its habitat.

“We like to say we inspire visitors,” says Angela Hatke, the Zoo’s digital engagement and publicity manager. “It’s a really cool and unique experience to see our king penguins out of their habitat, right in front of you. Hopefully seeing them up close and how they walk and what they really sound like gets you inspired to care about them in the wild.

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As football seasons wind down in January, sports fans turn their attention to college basketball. All three local Division I schools have big home games this month: Xavier hosts perennial power Villanova, UC plays SMU and Tulsa, and NKU battles regional rival Wright State.

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ALWAYS BEE WRITING Rounding back into a normal season schedule, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati opens its next production, Queen, on January 22.

It’s from the creative mind of California native Madhuri Shekar, who has written for the stage, television, films, and audio platforms.

Queen is ostensibly about the science behind the disappearance of bees but turns from science and math to ethics and relationships.

Why bees? I wanted to write a play in the world of science because, when I was getting my Master of Fine Arts degree in theater, my roommate was a Ph.D. student in organic chemistry. I discovered that our work had a lot in common, the same kind of weird life where weekends don’t exist and there’s pressure to publish. Another Ph.D. friend had classmates in ecology, and I got to know people who study the natural world. Bees came from them, and their problems became a very understandable crisis and a metaphor.

One of your recent works, Evil Eye, was written as an audio play, then became a movie on Amazon Prime. How was that journey? Audible.com

commissioned a bunch of playwrights to write audio plays, and I got the opportunity to write the screenplay adaptation, too. Each format allowed me to do things with the story that I couldn’t do with the other one.

You also wrote for The Nevers, and now you’re attached to Sister Act 3. What have those experiences been like? I got the job on the TV show because of a play of mine called House of Joy, an action-adventure period romance about sword-fighting women.

And, yes, I’m writing Sister Act 3 as we speak.

Whoopi Goldberg is the producer on it. I really hope we do a good enough job to honor her legacy on this project.

Since Queen was first produced in 2017, you’ve won awards for other works, married, and become a mother.

How has your life changed? I’m a professional writer, and that’s all I ever wanted to be.

I’m so lucky to have my family, although it’s hard having a kid during COVID [her son was born in early 2020]. Our life is not exactly what we hoped it would be, but in many other ways it’s incredible.

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it seems, during the parade. It reweather and warm-weather,” says Curally makes an impression, and I ley. “Not many zoos have a whole habitat think people get a greater appreciation dedicated to birds like we do. The Affor these animals.” rican penguins and little blue penguins Fittingly, National Penguin Day falls are from warm climates. The king, Magon January 20 each year, which gives the ellanic, and rockhopper penguins are Zoo and other organizations that are from cold climates.”

Hatke says it’s a common miscondedicated to animal welfare and conception that the Zoo is closed in winservation the opportunity to inform ter months after the Festival of Lights. the public about relevant news and issues. Curley says the Zoo traditionally In fact, it’s open year-round, and there shares content on its blog and social are many active animals to see in person now. The manatee exhibit is open and media channels to coincide with such holidays throughout the year. the manatees are out as long “In general, part of our misas the temperature is above sion is to educate people and 40 degrees. The gorilla facility support activities and conserhas an indoor area. The polar vation field projects all over bears, red pandas, snow leopards, and bald eagles all enjoy the world,” she says. “We do that with the penguins and all colder weather. There are also sorts of other species. We inWinter Waddles opportunities to visit indoor Learn more about corporate information about habitats like the night hunters, conservation on the website, the Zoo’s Penguin Days bird house, and insect world. and winter events at on signage, and in our overall “Winter is a great time to cincinnatizoo.org. messaging.” come to the Zoo,” says Hatke.

In addition to the king penguins, the “It’s not super crowded, and we still have Zoo cares for African penguins, little a lot going on with a lot of animals to see.”

The Zoo also offers educational blue penguins, Magellanic penguins, events for adults, including “Landscapand Southern rockhopper penguins as well as Atlantic puffins and horned pufing for the Homeowner,” a five-week fins. Cincinnati has the largest colony of lecture series led by Director of Horlittle blue penguins in North America, ticulture Steve Foltz. The series takes with more than 30, and more are due to place virtually from February 2 to March hatch in January. Hatke says it would be 2 and covers informative topics about great if one of the eggs were to hatch on landscape design, choosing the best January 20, but, of course, it’s hard to trees and shrubs, plant selection for count on that. spring, and practical knowledge of gardening. Participants can attend as many “It’s pretty rare to have so many different species of penguins, both coldor as few sessions as they like.

I call it me-centered.

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Molly Wellmann OCCUPATION: Owner, Japp’s Since 1879 STYLE: All about the shoes Describe your style. There’s a little bit of old school [and] classic pinup, but I don’t consider myself pinup style. I mostly try to stick to the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s. What do you search for? My passion is shoes.

I look for the weirdest, most interesting, colorful shoes. And jewelry. I found this acrylic necklace; it’s a ham. I call it my glam ham. How many shoes do you own? About 500 pairs. I have a full freaking wall of shoes. You started sewing at age 7 and dreamt of becoming a fashion designer. I would steal my mom’s and [sisters’] clothes and try to recreate them. I would steal pillowcases from our linen closet and make shift dresses.

I got my first subscription of Vogue as a Christmas gift when I was like 7 or 8 and loved it. I would be like, I’m totally gonna wear all these clothes when I grow older.

Eventually, you turned your focus to jewelry. I put myself through [jewelry arts] school. I was gonna open my own jewelry business and then 9/11 happened and everything changed, and the price of a metal went up, so I decided to go into the service industry. At Japp’s you serve classic cocktails from the 1700s to the 1950s. Does your style influence the bar’s theme or vice versa? I don’t know.

Even if I wasn’t a bartender or cocktail maker, I would still have my own style. My style is just Molly, whereas my cocktail making and my love for history, that’s my business. Will fashion always be like a major part of your life? Oh my god, yes. When I’m old, I hope I’m still wearing really weird shit. — K A T I E C O B U R N

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Griffin that her path to entrepreneurship was possible. Her hands were always at work doing everything from sewing to painting, but she’d never dreamed of starting her own business. So when she had the opportunity to do freelance work for a local designer in 2014, something clicked. “That was my first time working with someone who was my age, looked like me, and was actually building a brand out of nothing,” she says.

Today, Griffin is working to build her own business, Create or Conform, to sell jewelry and T-shirts she describes as “handmade items for the Afrocentric minimalist.” Her mission is to share what she sees in Black and African culture.

“There’s a richness and a beauty to it that I appreciate,” she says. “And there’s something about [the culture] that calls me to express that in my own way.”

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One way she carries out this mission is by adding meaningful and educational touches to her jewelry. On her Instagram account, Griffin often explains the unique purpose behind the charms and beads she uses. In a recent post, she showcased a rose quartz bracelet with a West African Adinkra charm symbolizing “beauty, cleanliness, goodness, and love.”

While the pandemic saw many businesses struggle, the extra downtime was a blessing for Griffin, allowing her to make the transition to work on her business full-time. She started with beaded jewelry and eventually began creating jewelry from brass sheets, which has become a staple of her work. She uses a jeweler’s saw and bench pin to cut shapes from handALL THAT GLITTERS drawn templates, then 1: Griffin in her home studio 2: Brass crescent earrings polishes the metal and 3: Bracelets with Queen Nefertiti and Duafe charms adds texture according to the design she wants to achieve.

A key to Griffin’s creative journey has been participating in public markets across the city, although she dreams of one day having a storefront for Create or Conform where she can support other entrepreneurs. “I do want to be able to give a platform to them in some way,” she says.

“Or give them the help that I wish that I had before I got started.”

She has three words of advice for anyone debating making the leap themselves.

“Just do it,” she says. “The feeling you get from it is more powerful than the regret you’ll have if you don’t do it.”

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THE SPINNING CHAIR Prenger offered Dana two separate workspaces with just a quick spin of a chair, allowing her to look out the window or face her deep blue wall when she needs her wired computer screen. This twoseat option in just one office creates versatility and practicality.

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SIMPLIFIED DECOR The only decorations that made the cut from the original office shelves were a few family photos.

The rest are objects Prenger handpicked for the space, integrating her clients’ love of bold colors, and the clean, white vibe of the office.

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COLOR THEORY Prenger herself doesn’t love color but is “obsessed with the rug.”

The color blocking breaks her typical level of simplicity, but some rugs— such as this Blu Dot rug from Design Lab—are worth breaking rules for.

She added the rug to tie all the colors together, including whites, pinks, blues, and more.

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FLOATING SHELF ILLUSION Prenger painted the wooden backs of the bookcases to match the deep blue of the wall, creating the illusion of free-standing shelves. “It looks like a continuation of the wall behind and helps pop that color of the white built-ins.”

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approached Audrey Willa Studio’s Jenna Prenger with a project to transform their very brown, very dark office into a chic work-from-home space, the designer delivered.

Dana, who works in healthcare, wanted to make use of her existing Newtown home office. “It was all these really dark woods and wasn’t well laid out,” Prenger says. “She just didn’t want to ever go in there.” But Prenger had no intention of losing the structure and valuable attributes of the original room, including the built-in shelves.

The new office design plays with pale pinks and deep blues, using bold artwork as the focal point. One of Prenger’s favorite features is the light fixture, which draws eyes up in the newly brightened room. But Dana may not even need it—the window coverings were removed during the renovation, flooding the room with natural light.

Prenger hopes more work-fromhome Cincinnatians will think through the vibe of their home office before they redesign and align their goals with their attitude toward their work itself. “The environment [should] reflect your style and the way you want to work,” she says.

“Do you want this space to feel creative?

Or do you want to be a badass boss? An executive? Or calming and cozy? It really depends on that feeling you want.

You can tailor it.”

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a sense of why most of them failed. The only real success was Bob Braun’s Bandstand, which lasted about a decade. Another Dick Clark clone, TV Dance Party, barely reached its fifth birthday. Other shows came and went.

But the winning all-time loser is your memory glitch: 5-a-Go-Go lasted for just 14 Saturdays in 1965. National shows like Hullaballoo and Shindig were featuring female cage dancers twitching along to pantomimes of current pop artists. In response, WLWT hired six young women for local twitching (without cages, because this was Cincinnati), a handsome host, and guest pantomimers. Our region, though, could not provide enough local or touring singers, so viewership was nil. The Doctor has failed to unearth any surviving video from 5-a-Go-Go; perhaps this is for the best. At least we still have tapes of Paul Dixon.

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Has the new gazillion-dollar federal infrastructure bill already hit Cincinnati? Near Winton Hills Academy where I live, I’m seeing a lot of work on crosswalks—not just repainting, but bricklaying and weird rubber speed bumps. How has Cincinnati gotten federal dollars so quickly?

— WHO SCRATCHES WHOSE BACK

Please tell me if I actually remember this or am just imagining it: In the mid1960s, when TV pop music shows like Shindig featured “go-go” dancers and lip-synched singers, did Cincinnati have a local version? I think so, but maybe it’s my memory glitch.

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DEAR DIDN’T:

Television history is strewn with the wreckage of local attempts to copy national programs, especially music shows for teenagers. Imagine Cincinnati’s middle-aged TV executives of the 1950s, thinking they understood young hep cats and groovy chicks, and you’ll get

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DEAR WHOSE:

The Doctor has good news and bad news.

Good news first: The City of Cincinnati is aggressively addressing pedestrian safety.

This admirable project to improve the visibility of things like crosswalks and school zones is called, for some reason, Vision Zero. Seems contradictory, but let’s not quibble. Anything that reduces pedestrian injuries and fatalities deserves a hurrah.

Citywide, crosswalks are being made more visible in vulnerable areas, with newly bricked intersections, added signage, and a little experimentation. What you saw on Winneste Avenue in Winton Hills were temporary rubber “speed cushions.” Other tests will include crosswalks with lights triggered by pedestrians.

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The bad news: You missed noticing Vision Zero when the city began the program in 2019, so you’ve mistakenly assumed that its funding comes from the federal government’s recent Magic Infrastructure Dollar Bomb. Money has instead come from sources that are more, um, pedestrian: city coffers and grants from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Worry not. Cash from the Magic Dollar Bomb will undoubtedly drop from the sky soon enough.

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We enjoy Summit Park in Blue Ash, but recently one of its parking lots has had several spaces taken up by a mysterious thing that’s huge, maybe 15 feet square, and surrounded by fencing covered in black cloth. It also makes an incredible noise. My kids think it’s a top-secret government project. What is it? — AREA 52 DEAR AREA:

Yes, this was the early prototype of a government mind-control device before it was miniaturized into the microchip in your COVID-19 vaccine. Amazing what they can do with transistors nowadays. Sorry, kids, it’s much more benign than that.

Surely you noticed that not far from the parking lot is Summit Park’s winter ice rink, providing family fun for suburbanites who’d rather not slog all the way downtown to Fountain Square.

That “mysterious thing” is what keeps the ice rink iced, officially known as the chiller. It originally sat much closer when the rink opened about five years ago, but as you’ve noted it’s noisy as hell. Skaters couldn’t even hear the music playing as they skidded and fell. The underground connections are now tethered to that contraption in the parking lot, which does reduce the available spaces but increases the available fun on the ice. The rink will have closed for the season by the time you read this column, so feel free to skate across the entire parking lot and invent new conspiracy theories.

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BY JUDI KETTELER

Call Me by My Name

WHAT’S IN A NAME? EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION. THERE WAS A FAMOUS 1967 BOXING MATCH BETWEEN MUHAMMAD ALI AND ERNIE TERRELL that’s sometimes called the “What’s My Name?” fight. In a pre-match interview, Terrell insisted on referring to Ali as Cassius Clay. That was the name Ali was born with and started his career with, but he’d changed it after joining the Nation of Islam a few years earlier. Terrell’s refusal to call Ali by his chosen name made Ali so angry that he pummeled Terrell for 15 rounds, saying over and over, loudly enough for spectators to hear, “What’s my name?!”

I learned about this fight by watching Ken Burns’s Muhammad Ali documentary on PBS (which I highly recommend, even if you aren’t interested in boxing). That image of Ali in the ring, demanding that Terrell use his rightful name, has stayed with me.

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sion of himself that was free from what white people—and the entire boxing establishment—wanted of him. It’s hard to remember now, but Ali was largely reviled at the time for his faith and for being a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War. It would be another decade before he was America’s hero again. And it would be nearly a half-century until we started having meaningful cultural conversations about the significance of being addressed by the name you want to be called.

We fight to change names and to keep names, to get names back after letting them go, to spell names differently, and sometimes, when you’re the vice president of the U.S., to have people pronounce your name correctly. Americans who are people of color deal with more snide remarks and blatant discrimination related to their names than anyone. Transgender or non-binary people who change their given names also face cruelty and outright dismissal.

But we all have some kind of relationship with the thing we’re called. First name. Middle name. Last name. Initials.

Titles. These word identifications feel a bit like memory foam pillows, molding and flexing around us, supporting what we need or who we are becoming.

We all want our name pillows. And yet we’re often reluctant to let others have theirs. Why? I DIDN’T CHANGE MY LAST NAME WHEN I married my husband. I was happy to join our finances and tie our lot together, but my name? I don’t think so. Did Rita Wilson become Rita Hanks? Was Joanne Woodward ever widely known as Joanne Newman? No. It’s because celebrities have identities tied to their names, and we know them as that person. I didn’t need to be a celebrity to feel the same way.

I knew myself as Judi Ketteler. Why would I change that?

But my attachment to my name is beyond subverting the patriarchy. I’ve tried several times to switch to one of those cute names people have for freelance writing businesses, like Write on Time. I’ve even bought web domains. I had business cards designed once. But I could never let go of my name as the best description of my business, because my business is me. Still, ILLUSTR ATIO N BY D O L A SU N

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WELCOME TO MIDDLEHOOD I’ve sculpted and whittled my name as needed. I’m technically Judith M. Ketteler LLC, but no one calls me Judith and my byline is always Judi. In the book I just wrote, the copyright is even Judi Ketteler.

So “Judi” is officially more official…except it used to be Judy.

In the summer of 1985, in the months just before I turned 11, I decided “Judy” no longer felt right. The problem was clearly the “y.” Had it been attached to Jenny or Kelly, it would have been tolerable. But attached to Judy, it felt old-fashioned. I played around with a few different spellings, trying Judie—a mimic of Julie—for about a week in June. It felt too cluttered.

By July, I had settled on Judi. The standalone “i” felt fresh. It was the 2.0 version of me. I got used to writing it. Judi. Yes, this would work!

I started sixth grade as Judi. Teachers were none the wiser, since I was always Judith on their roster. A kid who spelled her name Judi? It was fine with them. At

home, though, my family made no attempt to spell it right. I can’t say for sure on what occasions they had to write my name— a birthday card that September, the “to” field on Christmas present gift tags—but I do remember feeling frustrated that I couldn’t get the people closest to me to see me how I wanted to be seen. It took years to get them on board with my renegade “i.”

Or maybe just months. Everything is forever to a kid.

So it was interesting when my son, Max—short for Maxwell—came home one day in the middle of fourth grade and told me he wanted to be Maxx. He was a chatty kid who was always making grand pronouncements, like, I’m going to be in the NFL! So I didn’t pay much attention, other than to say, “Why would you want to spell it that way? It’s Max.” In the spring, his teacher contacted me to ask how she should list his name for the class picture in the yearbook. “He wants it to be Maxx,” her e-mail said, “but I wanted

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to check with you.” I told her to leave it as Max. Shortly after that, we were scrolling through Instagram together one night. I showed him a family picture I had posted.

“You spelled my name wrong,” he said. I laughed. “Don’t laugh,” he said quietly.

That’s when I realized this wasn’t something he was doing to annoy me. In fact, it had nothing to do with me. It was about him. That your child’s decision isn’t about you is devastatingly hard to accept when you’re a parent.

I thought about my “i” again. What was going on with me at that age? I had just come through a rough year in fifth grade, where I suffered bouts of crying and was teased. I went from flying under the radar as the weirdly sensitive kid to everyone thinking that I was, in fact, weird. I could barely express any of this, because I was raised by people who came from a generation where you didn’t generally express messy emotions. So I started the process

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of stubbornly taking charge of my identity, and step one was that no one else was going to define me. They could take their “y” and shove it.

I wasn’t sure what motivated Maxx’s decision (his only answer was “I just want to”), but I decided to give it the seriousness I had wanted as a 10-year-old. Four years later, he’s still Maxx. It suits him so perfectly. One little “x” couldn’t possibly contain his wonderful quirkiness.

But I almost missed it. I probably deserved a pummeling, too.

NAME-GIVING IS POWERFUL. I WATCH MY daughter, Georgia (who for a time last summer wanted to be called Gia), assign our cat, Madeira, a rotating roster of names like Nugget, Baby, Touts, and inexplicably Pruneville. She and her friends are also in a heavy phase of coming up with nicknames for each other, which I mostly know because I see her contacts through our shared cloud and the names are ever-

changing while the numbers aren’t. These code names give them territory to play with identity in a friendly crowd.

Nicknames rooted in the bonds of friendship sometimes stick for life. Like when my brother, Paul, passed away 12 years ago, there were friends of his at the funeral who didn’t even remember his name was Paul. They always called him Buck. “Oh that Buck, he was a character,” they said (replacing “character” with a series of expletives said with deep affection).

Buck was in on it though, the way my daughter is in on it and the way the cat is...well, I’m not so worried about her.

Being in on what you’re called—how it’s pronounced, how it’s spelled, and what titles go before and after it—is empowering.

The problem is that we can’t seem to shut off that impulse to be in on the conversation when the conversation isn’t actually about us. Since all of us are name-givers at some point in our lives—whether it’s chil-

dren, pets, or nicknames for friends—we too often make the mistake of overvaluing our own opinion when it comes to other people’s names while undervaluing empathy, humility, and shutting the hell up to listen.

As Jonathan Eig, one of Muhammad Ali’s biographers, has pointed out, Ernie Terrell didn’t necessarily have anything against Ali. Like Ali, he was Black, grew up in the South, and experienced racism daily.

He didn’t even seem to have an opinion about the Muslim faith. But he made the mistake of not grasping the significance of Ali’s name change. He should have gotten it, but he didn’t. He screwed up in the way that so many of us do.

But for every misunderstanding, every time you don’t pay enough attention, every person you don’t take seriously— whether it’s your kid or an opponent— there’s a chance to correct your mistake.

To make it right. To pay attention. And to say their name.

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ADDICTION MEDICINE MOHAMED AZIZ PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, 9117 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 229-7585 JEREMY CARPENTER LIFESTANCE HEALTH BLUE ASH - PSYCHBC, 10200 Alliance Rd., Suite 150, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 826-4046 JENNIE HAHN UC HEALTH, 3131 Harvey Ave., Suite 104, Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 585-8227 MINA C. KALFAS ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - JOURNEY RECOVERY CENTER - CRESTVIEW HILLS, 351 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 757-0717 TERESA KOELLER ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - JOURNEY RECOVERY CENTER - CRESTVIEW HILLS, 351 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 757-0717 AMIT M. PATEL BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH, 446 Morgan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 834-7063 PARAG PATEL BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH, 446 Morgan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206, (513) 834-7063

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ou might say Michael Kachmann and Zachary Tempel were destined to be partners in the operating room. The two are a decade apart in their careers but followed strikingly similar paths: first to medical school at Indiana University, then to train at the University of Pittsburgh. It would be years before their paths officially crossed at Mayfield Brain & Spine, where their shared passion for innovation has ushered in a new era of advancements at the physician-owned practice.

“I think we’re able to team up and really create something special here,” Tempel says.

“Both pushing the limits of minimally invasive techniques for degenerative spine

troubles, but also really catapulting our deformity practice and spinal reconstruction practice into another stratosphere.”

For Tempel, that drive to innovate stems from a desire to lessen surgery and recovery time for patients who may spend weeks in the hospital after grueling operations.

“Traditionally, a lot of these operations really are massive undertakings, and they still are to some extent,” Tempel says. “But we’ve been able to lessen that blow a little bit by developing less invasive techniques.”

Many of those once “big, gory operations” are being rewritten. Instead of cutting into bone to force the spine into conformation, approaches through the body’s natural corridors can be just as effective in restoring alignment.

The latest in the long list of innovations at Mayfield Brain & Spine is the Pulse, a surgical platform from NuVasive that takes the technologies used during complex spine surgery and streamlines them into a single system. In September, Mayfield became the first group in the nation to use the platform, which has been dubbed a “smartphone for the OR.” The Pulse can do the work of several machines, carrying out everything from neuromonitoring and imaging to bending and shaping rods for precise placement, which would typically require bringing another machine into the operating room. And as technology changes and improves, the Pulse will adapt.

“It’s not like the system itself is going to be obsolete, which is what happens with a lot of operative technology,” Kachmann says. Ultimately, Mayfield hopes innovations like the Pulse will cut time in the OR, reduce cost, and improve outcomes for the 25,000 patients the group serves each year.

And the technology may soon reach into other corners of Cincinnati’s health systems; TriHealth recently made a substantial investment in the Pulse for its Good Samaritan ORs .

“We’re always trying to take good care of our patients,” Kachmann says. “And if we can do that with less pain and quicker recovery to get them back to life, that’s what we’re always looking for.”

Michael Kachmann, M.D. Neurosurgeon, Mayfield Brain & Spine Zachary Tempel, M.D. Neurosurgeon, Mayfield Brain & Spine

Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4681 LEE ANN E. CONARD, D.O. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 LISA M. JOHNSON CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4200 JESSICA A. KAHN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-8602 KRISTIN L. KALTENSTADLER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S MASON PRIMARY CARE, 9600 Children’s Dr., Bldg.

D, Suite 100, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 336-6700 TANYA L. KOWALCZYK MULLINS CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4681

SANDY DURRANI CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 7777 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 636-2601 JOHN A. ECKMAN ALLERGY & ASTHMA ASSOCIATES, INC, 10597 Montgomery Rd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 793-6861 TIMOTHY J. FRANXMAN FAMILY ALLERGY & ASTHMA, 5001 Houston Rd., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 980-7180 ANN C. GHORY CINCINNATI ALLERGY & ASTHMA CENTER, 7495 State Rd., Suite 350, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 861-0222 PATRICIA K. GHORY CINCINNATI ALLERGY & ASTHMA CENTER, 7495 State Rd., Suite 350, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 861-0222 JUSTIN C. GREIWE BERNSTEIN ALLERGY GROUP, INC., 4665 E. Galbraith Rd., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 931-0775

CORINNE LEHMANN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4681

HEATHER HARTMAN CINCINNATI ALLERGY ASSOCIATES, 10495 Montgomery Rd., Suite 24, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 791-6006

LEA E. WIDDICE CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4681

YASMIN HASSOUN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-6771

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY MASOOD AHMAD ALLERGY AND ASTHMA SPECIALTY CENTER, 6964 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 777-7097 DAVID I. BERNSTEIN BERNSTEIN ALLERGY GROUP, INC., 4665 E. Galbraith Rd., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 931-0775 JONATHAN A. BERNSTEIN BERNSTEIN ALLERGY GROUP, INC., 4665 E. Galbraith Rd., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 931-0775 AMY W. CASTILANO FAMILY ALLERGY & ASTHMA, 2194 Kings Mills Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 229-9090

DUANE KEITEL ALLERGY PARTNERS OF GREATER CINCINNATI & NORTHERN KENTUCKY, 517 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-5030 MICHELLE B. LIERL CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 796 CincinnatiBatavia Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 636-2601 ASHISH MATHUR ALLERGY & ASTHMA CARE, INC., 8250 Kenwood Rd., Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 791-1143 GORDON E. MYERS CINCINNATI ALLERGY AND ASTHMA CENTER, 6350 Glenway Ave., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 861-0222 HANS F. OTTO FAMILY ALLERGY & ASTHMA, 5001 Houston

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A REVOLUTION IN TREATMENT Can we harness the power of DNA to change the way we think about medicine? — L A U R E N F I S H E R

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urns Blaxall’s department at The Christ Hospital is a relatively nascent one—but its work has the potential to touch every corner of medicine. As the hospital’s executive director of precision medicine, Blaxall knows the work of his team could completely transform the way we think about healthcare, from who gets screened for what and when to which medicines we take. “I get out of bed in the morning because I’m passionate about what I do,” he says. “And I want to make a difference.”

Using genetic data obtained through procedures as simple as a cheek swab or a blood draw, doctors in Blaxall’s field of pharmacogenomics hope to make an industry-wide mindset shift from reactive to proactive, personalizing screenings and treatment for each individual patient.

It’s a shift many patients need now more than ever. More than 50 million people in the U.S. alone take more than five medications per day. But recent research suggests that as many as 99 percent of people have one or more DNA mutation that would affect the way those drugs are processed in the body.

And that leads to mounting expenses. In 2018 alone, Blaxall notes, the estimated cost of non-optimized medication totaled over $500 billion. “It’s just absolutely remarkable,” he says. “And it turns out that there are at least 23 genes that impact how we process medicine.”

It’s common for patients prescribed antidepressants, for instance, to try two or three medications before finding one that works for them—and that’s in part, Blaxall says, because the most common mutation in DNA that impacts how drugs are processed is the one that affects the largest class of antidepressants.

What if you tested for that mutation before prescribing an antidepressant? “Now,” Blaxall says. “Imagine the patient who’s taking five medications, or 10 medications, or more.” Not only could this kind of personalization save a considerable amount of time, money, and suffering—it also has the potential to save lives.

Blaxall sits on the Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium, which provides guidance on when to do genetic testing before prescribing. Under his direction, advances in precision medicine are already taking shape and changing the way The Christ Hospital cares for patients. The hospital recently embedded seven pharmacogenomics-certified pharmacists into its primary care physician offices and introduced a new AI tool that lives in patients’ medical records, alerting doctors and pharmacists if an adverse reaction is likely.

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“In hospital systems across the United States, well over 30 percent of patients—because of the medications they’re taking alone—have a higher risk of ER visit or hospitalization than if they were to have heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes with complications, atrial fibrillation, etc.,” Blaxall says.

So far, the numbers are promising. Preliminary data suggests that by implementing comprehensive precision medicine and genetic testing, the U.S. could reduce ER visits, hospitalizations, and health resource utilization by anywhere from 20 to 40 percent.

Thanks to recent advances in technology and understanding, the resources are increasingly in reach. At The Christ Hospital, a comprehensive pharmacogenomics screening costs $250. And DNA doesn’t change—so those results are locked. “That is your lifetime,” Blaxall says. “For me, this is the lowest hanging fruit of how we can improve medication today.”

Burns Blaxall, Ph.D. Executive Director, The Christ Hospital Precision Medicine

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Rd., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 980-7180 JEFFREY RAUB ALLERGY & ASTHMA CARE, INC., 422 Ray Norrish Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 671-6707 KIMBERLY A. RISMA CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-2601 MARC E. ROTHENBERG CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 803-0257 MELISSA K. SKUPIN FAMILY ALLERGY & ASTHMA, 5001 Houston Rd., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 980-7180 STEVEN A. SUTTON ALLERGY & ASTHMA ASSOCIATES, INC, 10597 Montgomery Rd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 793-6861 DAVID E. TAPKE CINCINNATI ALLERGY & ASTHMA CENTER, 7495 State Rd., Suite 350, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 861-0222 MANUEL S. VILLAREAL ENT & ALLERGY SPECIALISTS, 40 N. Grand Ave., Suite 101, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 781-4900

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ANDREW FRIEDRICH UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000 ANDREA GIRNIUS UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000 RUSSELL GRAF SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-1400 ERIN GRAWE UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-4194 SAI GUNDAVARPU SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150 AHMED M. KHALIL UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 298-3000 STEVEN KUESTER SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150 MOHAMED A. MAHMOUD CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4408 MARK D. MANLEY THE CHRIST HOSPITAL, 2139 Auburn Ave., Level A, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2422

MASROOR ALAM SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150

MAGGIE MECHLIN UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-4194

MICHAEL CARDOSI SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150

R. MATTHEW SCHANTZ SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150

SHAWN M. CARSON THE CHRIST HOSPITAL, 2139 Auburn Ave., Level A, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2422

THOMAS SCHMIDT SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150

BRENDA J. CHRISTOPHER ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES OF CINCINNATI - THE CHRIST HOSPITAL, 2139 Auburn Ave., Level A - Anesthesia Dept., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2422

ULYSSES M. TANDOC SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150

THOMAS ELSASS SEVEN HILLS ANESTHESIA, 4030 Smith Rd., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 817-1150

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BREAST SURGERY PATRICIA ABELLO ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY EDGEWOOD MEDICAL VILLAGE, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 132, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 578-5880 J MICHAEL GUENTHER JR. ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY EDGEWOOD MEDICAL VILLAGE, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 254, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 344-1600 LYDIA HERNANDEZ CINCINNATI BREAST SURGEONS, 4850 Red Bank Expy., Floor 3, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 221-2544 ANNE KURITZKY TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER - THOMAS CENTER, 10506 Montgomery Rd., Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 853-1300 JAIME LEWIS UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Floor 4, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 584-8900

ELIZABETH SHAUGHNESSY UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-8900 ANNA P. SOBOLEWSKI MERCY HEALTH - WEST BREAST SURGERY, 3300 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 1140.5, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 924-8535 ABIGAIL M. TREMELLING MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD BREAST SURGERY, 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 102, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 924-8535 BARBARA A. WEXELMAN TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN BREAST CARE CENTER, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-5110

CARDIAC SURGERY GEOFFREY A. ANSWINI THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1170

JULIAN GUITRON-ROIG THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1170 LOUIS B. LOUIS IV UC HEALTH, 3130 Highland Ave., Floor 3, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-7217 MOHI O. MITIEK MERCY HEALTH - CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, KENWOOD, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 421-3494 KATHRYN LYNN O’KEEFE TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-5120 ERIC J. OKUM TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-5120 ANTONIO PANZA UC HEALTH, 3130 Highland Ave., Floor 3, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-7217

LOUIS ALBERT BRUNSTING III TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-5120

STEVEN E. PARK TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-5120

KELLY M. MCLEAN THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 108, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 564-5000

DONALD C. BUCKLEY MERCY HEALTH - CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, KENWOOD, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 421-3494

MANISHA A. PATEL MERCY HEALTH - CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, KENWOOD, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 421-3494

HEIDI C. MURLEY ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY FT. THOMAS, 85 N. Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 301-2273

MARIO CASTILLO-SANG ST. ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CARDIAC SURGERY, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 271, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-9010

VICTOR SCHMELZER ST. ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CARDIAC SURGERY, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 271, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-9010

JACQUELYN A. V. PALMER MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD BREAST SURGERY, 3050 Mack Rd., Suite 202, Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 924-8535

GEORGE CHRISTENSEN III, D.O. ST. ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CARDIAC SURGERY, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 271, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-9010

J. MICHAEL SMITH THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1170

KATHLEEN M. RAQUE TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER - THOMAS CENTER, 10506 Montgomery Rd., Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 853-1300

WILLIAM H. COOK MERCY HEALTH - CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, KENWOOD, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 421-3494

JENNIFER B. MANDERS THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 108, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 564-5000

DIANNE RUNK CINCINNATI BREAST SURGEONS, 4850 Red Bank Expy., Floor 3, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 221-2544

JEFFREY M. GRIFFIN THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1170

KARL S. ULICNY ST. ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE CARDIAC SURGERY, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 271, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-9010 SAMUEL R A VESTER MERCY HEALTH - CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, KENWOOD, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 421-3494

CARDIOLOGY ASIMUL HAQ ANSARI TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 246-2400 NAJAMUL ANSARI TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 246-2400 IMRAN ARIF UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 4000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8521 MOHANJIT BRAR ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR CRESTVIEW HILLS CENTRE VIEW, 380 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41071, (859) 341-3015 TIMOTHY D. BRENNAN MERCY HEALTH - THE HEART INSTITUTE, WEST, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 125, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 215-9200 EUGENE S. CHUNG THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 137, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1180 KEVIN J. COCHRAN MERCY HEALTH - THE HEART INSTITUTE, FAIRFIELD, 3000 Mack Rd., Suite 100, Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 751-4222 GREGORY F. EGNACZYK THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 137, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1180 GAURANG D. GANDHI TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 246-2400 SAI K. HANUMANTHU TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-2400 DAVID M. HARRIS UC HEALTH, 175 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 475-8521 JONATHAN L. HASSEL TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 4300, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-2400

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CHARLES HATTEMER UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 4000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8521 HINA K. JAMALI UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 211, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8521 DEAN J. KEREIAKES THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 136, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1060 FAISAL KHAN KETTERING PHYSICIAN NETWORK - HEART & VASCULAR, 1010 Cereal Ave., Suite 207, Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 867-3331 SAEB KHOURY ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR FLORENCE, 7388 Turfway Rd., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 525-0005 JAMES A. KONG THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2139 Auburn Ave., Suite 136, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1060 PRASANTH LINGAM KETTERING HEALTH NETWORK - FORT HAMILTON HOSPITAL, 1010 Cereal Ave., Suite 207, Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 867-3331 WOJCIECH MAZUR THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 138, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1120 SANTOSH G. MENON THE CHRIST HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CENTER - ANDERSON, 7545 Beechmont Ave., Suite D, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 206-1320 KEVIN J. MILLER ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR CRESTVIEW HILLS CENTRE VIEW, 380 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-3015 JONATHAN A. RAPP MERCY HEALTH - THE HEART INSTITUTE, KENWOOD, 4760 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 205, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 985-0741

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octors often direct women with symptomatic uterine fibroids toward hysterectomy, or full removal of the uterus. But for roughly 25 years, interventional radiologists nationwide have offered a faster, simpler, and less invasive option. Below, Professional Radiology, Inc.’s James Traiforos, who’s also head of interventional radiology at Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health, discusses the lesser-known procedure and its timetested benefits.

There are a lot of women running around with fibroids. Sometimes they are symptomatic, so women seek treatment. To target individual fibroids, there’s myomectomy and focused MRI. But in terms of treatment of all fibroids at one time, it’s either hysterectomy or uterine artery embolization (UAE).

Both hysterectomy and UAE are very effective at treating symptoms from symptomatic fibroids. [And surveys of] women who had embolization and hysterectomy [showed] they had similar rates of satisfaction with their pain relief. [Hysterectomy] is a big surgery with a longer recovery and a higher complication rate but pretty much a guaranteed cure—you have no uterus, you have no fibroids. Fibroid embolization is a much quicker, easier procedure. Faster recovery, lower complication rates; the vast majority of women get great relief. This procedure really shines in comparison to hysterectomy.

Uterine fibroids receive their blood supply only through the uterine arteries, which are dual–one right, one left. Uterine artery embolization takes advantage of that unique blood supply. The technical definition of the word embolization means

“to inject some particle to either partially or completely block off a blood vessel,” so that’s what we’re doing—we’re embolizing the uterine arteries.

The day of the procedure, patients receive moderate sedation. A catheter is inserted at the groin and advanced to the uterine arteries, where tiny particles are injected to completely block blood flow to the fibroids. Manual pressure is applied to the small hole in the artery to allow it to seal. I [also] prefer an overnight stay [in the hospital] for pain control, as there is some discomfort in the first 24 hours because you’re starving the fibroids of blood.

[After that,] the recovery time with UAE is pretty quick—about a week on average until you’re back doing anything you want to do.

UAE has been around for about 25 years.

It’s a relatively straightforward procedure and it’s had a track record of very reproducible results. It’s pretty widely available [in] any small or mid-sized city.

The ideal patient is 40 to 50—a woman who is past childbearing years but before menopause—and having either heavy pain or heavy bleeding, mostly with periods, but also between periods. Getting pregnant is a sticky issue after fibroid embolization, just like it’s a sticky issue after any treatment for fibroids. It is not contraindicated— meaning it’s not prohibited, [but] it’s a discussion that needs to be had.

In my personal experience, [patient] satisfaction with the UAE procedure has been very high and I think it’s very effective.

James Traiforos, M.D. Diagnostic Radiologist, Professional Radiology Head of Interventional Radiology, Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health

DAVID C. REED TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - ANDERSON, 7777 Beechmont Ave., Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 246-2400 PUVI NARAYANAN SESHIAH TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-2400 DAMODHAR P. SURESH ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR CRESTVIEW HILLS, 350 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 280, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 426-0800 ANIL VERMA MERCY HEALTH - THE HEART INSTITUTE, WEST, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 125, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 215-9200

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JANICE RAFFERTY UC HEALTH, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 524, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 929-0104

ROBERT DUNCAN HITE UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 588-4831 VISHAL D. JIVAN TRI-STATE PULMONARY ASSOCIATES, 2123 Auburn

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Ave., Suite 401, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-5489

Heights, KY 41076, (859) 371-3376

KIRANMAYEE LANKA TRI-STATE PULMONARY ASSOCIATES, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 401, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-5489

ASMA ANSARI TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - MASON, 6010 S. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 246-7000

CHAITANYA MANDAPAKALA ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - PULMONOLOGY - CRESTVIEW HILLS, 651 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 757-2927 DANIEL E. MURPHY MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE, 4760 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 206, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 791-4490 CHRISTOPHER M. ORABELLA TRI-STATE PULMONARY ASSOCIATES, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 401, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-5489

MOHAMMAD DIAB THE DERMATOLOGY GROUP, 4000 Smith Rd., Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 770-4212 MOLLY GRUNENWALD EISNER DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY, 7766 Ewing Blvd., Suite 100, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 283-1033

EVAN RAMSER, D.O. UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-4831

DENA M. ELKEEB MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD DERMATOLOGY, 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 924-8860

MOHAMMAD SHEATT TRIHEALTH PULMONARY MEDICINE, 10506 Montgomery Rd., Suite 501, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 793-2654

EMILY J. FISHER MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD MOHS SURGERY, 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 559-7440

DANIEL M. TANASE UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 4300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8523

MONA S. FOAD MONA DERMATOLOGY, 7730 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-4800

ERICH W. WALDER MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE, 4760 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 206, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 791-4490

RACHEL E. GUSTIN MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD DERMATOLOGY, 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 924-8860

ERIC J. WEINSTEIN THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - PULMONARY MEDICINE, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 401, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-5489

DERMATOLOGY SABRA ABNER TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-7000 BRIAN ADAMS UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 5300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7630 CHRISTINA ALEXANDER ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS DERMATOLOGY HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, 2626 Alexandria Pike, Highland

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JENNIFER A. CAFARDI THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - DERMATOLOGY, 4440 Red Bank Expy., Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 564-1325

A NEW FRONTIER FOR RADIATION TREATMENT The GammaTile, a radiation device the size of a grain of rice, opens up a world of treatment possibilities for brain cancer patients. — A S T O L D T O L I S A M U R T H A

NATALIE L. HONE ROMERO ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS DERMATOLOGY - FLORENCE, 7370 Turfway Rd., Suite 370, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 371-3376 ANNE HOUSHOLDER CINCINNATI VA MEDICAL CENTER, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 861-3100 RACHEL JOHNSON UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 5300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7630 DREW KURTZMAN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS DERMATOLOGY HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, 2626 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076, (859) 371-3376

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ayfield Brain & Spine’s Vincent DiNapoli, M.D., Ph.D. was the first surgeon in the eastern U.S. to perform surgery on recurrent brain tumors using a new radiation delivery technique called GammaTile Therapy. Now, he’s partnered with Oncology Hematology Care and Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health (where he’s also the director of the Brain Tumor Center) for a new study using GammaTile to treat newly diagnosed primary cancer that’s moved to the brain.

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GammaTile therapy is a type of brachytherapy [and] brachytherapy has been around for a long time. The idea is, when you do [brain] surgery to remove a tumor, the tumor cells that are touching the brain are microscopic, so [although] we remove what we can see with the eye, there are oftentimes tumor cells that are still attached to the brain. A lot of the time those patients will require post-operative radiation.

With brachytherapy, we’re implanting radiation seeds in the brain at the time of surgery, so you’re both removing the tumor and delivering the radiation all in one single event, rather than having the patient heal from surgery, then come back to the hospital several times to get external beam radiation to that area.

We used to stick the individual radiation seeds to the surface of the brain. It was cumbersome because they’re the size of a grain of rice and you have problems with seed migration. The novel part of GammaTile is they’ve implanted those seeds into basically what looks like a surgical sponge.

After we’re done removing the tumor, we [implant] those seeds and over the course of 10 days those seeds deliver a dose of radiation that should be lethal to any tumor cells that are left behind. It takes about five minutes to implant these seeds in the brain, where it used to take upwards of an hour to do the brachytherapy, so this makes it a much more accessible operation for both the surgeon and the patient.

These [GammaTile] seeds [also] have a half-life of approximately 10 days, whereas the old seeds were more like 60 days, so we’re delivering the dose a little quicker than in the past, which will hopefully be more effective in killing the tumor cells.

We’ve done probably between 12 and 15 cases [already and] we just enrolled our first patient today in the trial at Jewish Hospital in conjunction with GammaTile therapy and OHC. The trial will be for people who have a systemic cancer in the body, like lung or breast cancer, that’s moved into the brain. We’ll be one of only 12 centers across the United States offering the trial.

We are the only site for the trial in Ohio.

Anecdotally, the patient experience has been good. They appreciate not having to come back to the hospital to have that radiation treatment. It also allows them to get on with treating their primary cancer very quickly. We’ve also had very few side effects or complications [and] we’ve had some patients beating the odds—they can certainly go a longer period without having the tumor grow back.

Vincent DiNapoli, M.D., Ph.D. Neurosurgeon, Mayfield Brain & Spine Director, The Brain Tumor Center at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health

LEANNA R. LANE TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-7000 MATTHEW J. MEIER MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD DERMATOLOGY, 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 924-8860

Florence, KY 41042, (859) 283-1033 KRISTINE ZITELLI THE DERMATOLOGY GROUP, 5298 Socialville-Fosters Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 770-4212

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MONA D. MISLANKAR ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY AND COSMETIC SURGERY, 4834 Socialville-Fosters Rd., Suite 20, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 459-1845

KELLY KAMIMURANISHIMURA CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3050 Mack Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 636-4611

EMILY A. MOOSBRUGGER MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD DERMATOLOGY, 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 924-8860

LISA W. KUAN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4611

MICHAEL A. MORGAN THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - DERMATOLOGY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 579-9191 SCOTT A. NELTNER UC HEALTH, 2701 Chancellor Dr., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (513) 475-7603 SAMIR PATEL THE DERMATOLOGY GROUP, 5298 Socialville-Fosters Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 770-4212 TIFFANY PICKUP DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF GREATER CINCINNATI, 7794 Five Mile Rd., Suite 240, Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 231-1575 KARA N. SHAH OPTIMA DERMATOLOGY, 6770 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Suite 112, Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 463-1774 PRANAV B. SHETH TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-7000 KERITH E. SPICKNALL UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 5300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7630 JENNIFER M. WALKER TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Mohs unit 6th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-5730 SARAH E. WEINEL DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY, 215 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite A, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-9588 MARK J. ZALLA DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY, 7766 Ewing Blvd., Suite 100,

PATRICIA M. MANNINGCOURTNEY CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4611 SUSAN E. WILEY CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4611

EMERGENCY MEDICINE JORDAN B. BONOMO UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5700 ANTHONY FRANCE COMPASS EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, 600 Wilson Creek Rd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 537-1010 WILLIAM A. KNIGHT IV UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5700 NATALIE P. KREITZER UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000 ELIZABETH E. LEENELLETT UC HEALTH, 7700 University Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 298-3000

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, AND METABOLISM SUSANNAH M. BECKER THE CHRIST HOSPITAL DIABETES & ENDOCRINE CENTER, 4440 Red Bank Expy., Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 272-0313 ANN C. BEERS ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS REGIONAL DIABETES CENTER, 1500 James Simpson Jr. Way, Suite 301, Covington, KY 41011, (859) 655-8910 COLIN CARRACHER UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7400 ROBERT COHEN UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7400 AMANDA M. DENNEY THE CHRIST HOSPITAL DIABETES & ENDOCRINE CENTER, 4440 Red Bank Expy., Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 272-0313 DIMA L. DIAB UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7400 WAEL EID ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS REGIONAL DIABETES CENTER, 1500 James Simpson Jr. Way, Suite 301, Covington, KY 41011, (859) 655-8910 BRADLEY EILERMAN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS REGIONAL DIABETES CENTER, 1500 James Simpson Jr. Way, Suite 301, Covington, KY 41011, (859) 655-8910 MERCEDES FALCIGLIA UC HEALTH, 3130 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-4061 SHANNON M. HAGGERTY THE CHRIST HOSPITAL DIABETES & ENDOCRINE CENTER, 4440 Red Bank Expy., Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 272-0313

ARTHUR M. PANCIOLI UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5700

LINDA HERMILLER ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS REGIONAL DIABETES CENTER, 1500 James Simpson Jr. Way, Suite 301, Covington, KY 41011, (859) 655-8910

CHARLES E. WHALEN ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 560 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2663

JYOTHI JOSEPH-HAYES TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000

STEWART W. WRIGHT UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5700

ELIE KLAM TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-7000

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MUHAMMAD A. MAHMOOD MERCY HEALTH - COLLEGE HILL ENDOCRINOLOGY, 6540 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 891-3636 PADMA MANGU TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - MASON, 6010 S. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 246-7000 LINA MITCHELL MERCY HEALTH, 5075 Parkway Dr., Suite 101, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 891-3636 MICHAEL D. WEBB TRIHEALTH - BETHESDA FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER, 1775 W. Lexington Ave., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45212, (513) 977-6700 ABID YAQUB UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 102, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-7400 NADIA YAQUB MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD ENDOCRINOLOGY, 2960 Mack Rd., Suite 200, Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 603-8352

FAMILY MEDICINE WAFA AKKAD TRIHEALTH - INDIAN SPRINGS FAMILY MEDICINE, 3145 Hamilton Mason Rd., Suite 300, Fairfield Township, OH 45011, (513) 863-6222 SHOAIB ASGHER TRIHEALTH - WEST CHESTER MEDICAL GROUP, 8020 Liberty Way, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 777-8300 ELIZABETH A. BEITER TRIHEALTH - BETHESDA FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER, 1775 W. Lexington Ave., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45212, (513) 977-6700 PATRICK A. BEITER TRIHEALTH NORTHCREEK FAMILY PRACTICE, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 1400, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 792-4700 CHRISTOPHER R. BERNHEISEL UC HEALTH, 2123 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 721-2221 STACEY E. BISHOP YEATMAN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - HIGHLAND

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eople with long COVID show symptoms that are unpredictable and inconsistent, ranging from difficulty breathing and fatigue to heart palpitations, dizziness, and problems with concentration. And the treatments are still under investigation.

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Richard C. Becker, M.D., co-director of UC Health’s new multidisciplinary clinic for COVID-19 long haulers, which opened in August, grapples for the best word to summarize the experience. “It’s frightening, humbling, and emotionally draining. All of those things would probably capture it,” he says with a laugh.

Co-director Rachel Foot, M.D., describes the unknowns in treating long COVID patients. “There’s no simple, ‘OK, we’ll start this medicine,’ ” Foot says. “It requires a lot more intuition, a lot more investigation.”

But working with long COVID patients is rewarding, says Foot, a critical care specialist in lung diseases. “These patients are somewhat desperate and they’re wanting whatever help can be provided to them. ” Becker, who is the director of the UC Heart, Lung and Vascular Center, says physicians typically see crises as calls to action. “As far back as I can recall in medicine and society, people came forward when there was a need,” Becker says.

And the need is growing. The World Health Organization has reported close to 300 million global COVID cases since the virus emerged in 2020. Experts estimate up to 40 percent of individuals who experience COVID will still have symptoms four months later, Becker says. “Some would say it’s twice that.”

As Foot explains, many people don’t seek medical care for lingering COVID effects.

“People I know say, ‘I still can’t smell, but I’m just dealing with it.’ One sentiment a lot of patients have expressed is feelings of guilt that they survived COVID but still aren’t able to function and do daily activities and live their life.”

COVID long haulers face complex circumstances, Becker says. “They’re expected to recover and go back to work, go back to school and taking care of family.” Many try to push their way through, but that rarely works. “This is not an overcoming through willpower condition,” he says. “It’s real.”

The medical community acknowledges that reality, Foot says. “We want the greater community to understand that what these patients are experiencing is real and they need to be supported—medically, emotionally, and socially.”

Becker finds issues of racial inequities particularly troubling. Research has shown that people of color are at greater risk of contracting COVID, but few have sought care for long COVID through the clinic.

The doctors believe researching patterns in patient data will help differentiate long COVID from other conditions and determine what factors make people more susceptible to lingering effects. “Right now, we have more questions than answers,” Becker says. “We have been burning the midnight oil.”

Richard C. Becker, M.D. Physician, UC Health Director, UC Heart, Lung & Vascular Institute Professor of Internal Medicine, UC College of Medicine Rachel Foot, M.D. Physician, UC Health Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, UC College of Medicine

HEIGHTS PRIMARY CARE, 2626 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076, (859) 781-4111 VICKIE CHAN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - HIGHLAND HEIGHTS PRIMARY CARE, 2626 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076, (859) 781-4111 MOHAMMAD FATTAL TRIHEALTH - BETHESDA GROUP PRACTICE - MILFORD, 5861 Cinema Dr., Milford, OH 45150, (513) 248-8800 NICOLE GODDARD, D.O. BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 6480 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 354-3700 ANNA GORONCY UC HEALTH, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 340, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 721-2221 SARA O. M. KLEINSCHMIDT THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - PRIMARY CARE, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 235, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-3238 REGINA KOHLS TRIHEALTH - THE FAMILY MEDICAL GROUP, 6331 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 389-1400 DAVID LOWE HEALTHPOINT FAMILY CARE, 1401 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011, (859) 655-6100 GEORGE MATIC BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700

DAVID G. WEISKITTEL TRIHEALTH - NORTHCREEK FAMILY PRACTICE, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 1400, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 792-4700

FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY SAMEH M. AREBI MERCY HEALTH - WEST ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPINE, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 721-1111 TONYA L. DIXON UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8690 RYAN P. FINNAN ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 560 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2663 NICHOLAS T. GATES ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 2626 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 47016, (859) 301-2663 ROBERT L. KULWIN THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 11140 Montgomery Rd., Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 221-5500 RICHARD LAUGHLIN UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8690 JOHN C. LINZ ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 4355 Ferguson Dr., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 232-2663

HILLARY R. MOUNT UC HEALTH, 2123 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 721-2221

ADAM G. MILLER BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700

BRIAN J. PEERLESS MERCY HEALTH - BLUE ASH FAMILY MEDICINE, 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 202, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 891-5532

ROBERT A. RAINES BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 354-3700

SARAH PICKLE UC HEALTH, 175 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 821-0275

V. JAMES SAMMARCO BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8099 Cornell Rd., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 354-3700

ROBERT TRACY ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - HIGHLAND HEIGHTS PRIMARY CARE, 2626 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076, (859) 781-4111 LAUREN WANG UC HEALTH, 3120 Burnet Ave., Suite 406, Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 584-8600

JEFFREY K. WU THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 11140 Montgomery Rd., Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 271-3222

GASTROENTEROLOGY MATTHEW ATKINSON GASTRO HEALTH, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 445, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 389-7300 PRADEEP BEKAL GASTRO HEALTH, 2925 Vernon Pl., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 751-6667 MANISH CHOKSHI GASTRO HEALTH, 2925 Vernon Pl., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 751-6667 ANGELI CHOPRA GASTRO HEALTH, 8231 Cornell Rd., Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 794-5600 DAVID N. FITCH TRIHEALTH DIGESTIVE INSTITUTE-GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MOB, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 330, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 853-9250 AMIT GAJERA GASTRO HEALTH, 2925 Vernon Pl., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 751-6667 STEVEN GAY GASTRO HEALTH, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 445, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 389-7300 NAV GRANDHI GASTRO HEALTH, 8231 Cornell Rd., Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 794-5600 CHADWICK HATFIELD TRI-STATE GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, 425 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-3575 ROBERT ISFORT GASTRO HEALTH, 8231 Cornell Rd., Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 794-5600 MICHAEL E. JONES TRI-STATE GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, 425 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-3575 RAVI JULURI GASTRO HEALTH, 2990 Mack Rd., Suite 107, Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 794-5600 ROBERT KINDEL GASTRO HEALTH, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 445, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 794-5600 VIDHYA KUNNATHUR UC HEALTH, 3590 Lucille Dr., Suite 2700, Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513) 475-7505 JOSHUA MAX GASTRO HEALTH, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 445, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 794-5600

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CARMEN MEIER GASTRO HEALTH, 8231 Cornell Rd., Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 794-5600 TERRANCE O’TOOLE, D.O. GASTRO HEALTH, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 445, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 389-7300 JOSHUA PECK GASTRO HEALTH, 2925 Vernon Pl., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 751-6667 NATHAN SCHMULEWITZ UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 211, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-7505 MANOJKUMAR SINGH GASTRO HEALTH, 8231 Cornell Rd., Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 794-5600 MILTON SMITH UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7505 CHRISTOPHER SOUTH GASTRO HEALTH, 8271 Cornell Rd., Suite 730, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 936-0700 RASHMI TADIPARTHI GASTRO HEALTH, 8231 Cornell Rd., Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 794-5600

GENERAL SURGERY PATRICIA ABELLO ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY EDGEWOOD MEDICAL VILLAGE, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 132, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 578-5880 HEATHER ADKINS PREMIER HEALTH ROOSEVELT SURGICAL, 4040 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, OH 45044, (513) 424-0941 KRISHNA ATHOTA UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 LAWRENCE A. BARTISH TRIHEALTH SURGICAL INSTITUTE - WESTERN HILLS, 6350 Glenway Ave., Suite 206, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 853-9000 MOHAMED I. DAHMAN MERCY HEALTH - WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, FAIRFIELD, 3050 Mack Rd., Suite 205,

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Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 682-6980 NOREEN K. DURRANI ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY EDGEWOOD MEDICAL VILLAGE, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 132, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 578-5880

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DAVID R. FISCHER THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 308, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2062

How Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is building a network and changing outcomes for patients with congenital heart defects. — L A U R E N F I S H E R

MICHAEL GOODMAN UC HEALTH, 7690 Discovery Dr., Suite 2300, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8787 SCOTT C. HOBLER MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD GENERAL SURGERY, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 207, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 686-5392 THOMAS L. HUSTED THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 242, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2062 MARK R. JENNINGS MERCY HEALTH - WEST GENERAL AND LAPAROSCOPIC, 3300 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 2010, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 961-4335 CHRISTOPHER W. JUERGENS MERCY HEALTH FAIRFIELD GENERAL AND LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY, 3050 Mack Rd., Suite 310, Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 924-8895 KSHITIJ KAKAR TRIHEALTH SURGICAL INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506 Montgomery Rd., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 853-9000 GEORGE M. KERLAKIAN TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-7000 AMY MAKLEY UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 THOMAS C. MAYNARD TRIHEALTH SURGICAL INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER - THOMAS CENTER, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 853-1300

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doctor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is at the helm of a new learning health network that will assess the long-term complications of a procedure for people born with a variety of congenital heart defects.

Alexander “Sasha” Opotowsky, M.D., director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at CCHMC, has been named executive codirector of the Fontan Outcomes Network, which serves a broad community of families, doctors, and researchers working to improve quality of life for people with Fontan circulations.

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Typically used for children born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the Fontan procedure—really, a series of procedures—is a palliative surgery that diverts the flow of blood in the heart so that it reaches the pulmonary arteries without passing through the right ventricle. After the procedure is completed, blood flows through the lungs without having to pump through the heart.

Today, more than 70,000 people with single ventricle congenital heart defects live with a Fontan circulation. But patients also live with the lasting complications of the procedure, which was developed in the late ’60s. The surgeries have been refined in recent years, but there’s still a considerable amount doctors don’t know about life after the Fontan procedure. “[Patients] are living great lives a lot of the time,” Opotowsky says. “But they also live with a lot of uncertainty.”

Opotowsky, who typically works with adult patients, says that individuals living with a Fontan circulation tend to suffer a heavy burden of premature complications. In the second, third, and fourth decades of life, patients have a high risk of developing cardiac complications, like arrhythmia or heart failure, or even non-cardiac complications, like liver cancer and cirrhosis.

“They also tend to suffer complications that are not well understood, and that we very admittedly don’t deeply understand, both from a biological perspective, but also then from a therapeutic perspective,” he says.

“Any provider who cares for people with congenital heart disease…has a tangible feeling of how we are not serving these patients as well as we wish we could. And there’s a real pressing feeling of obligation and desire to improve that state of affairs.” That’s where the Fontan Outcomes Network (FON) comes in.

The FON is just one of a dozen similar networks housed within the James M. Anderson Center at CCHMC. Dubbed a “lifespan learning health network,” the FON operates across 12 care centers—CCHMC included—to create a registry that will track patients over the course of their lifetimes, using data and research to answer questions and help provide a roadmap to bettering longevity and quality of life.

The network’s goals are ambitious: Within its first three years, the FON hopes to engage 50 care centers and enroll 10,000 patients in its HIPAA-compliant data registry to better understand the big picture and identify opportunities to improve care.

“It’ll have enormous value and have the potential to truly transform our understanding of this circulation,” Opotowsky says. “Children’s has developed this expertise in learning health networks that, both in cardiology and in other fields, has advanced the care for a lot of complex diseases.

It’s just truly amazing. It really has been pioneered here.”

Alexander Opotowsky, M.D. Cardiologist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

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you see a barge churning low in the broad, brown flow beneath our downtown bridges, consider the river. That water made Cincinnati. It carried millions of settlers and their We might be forgiven for taking our drinking water for granted at a time when, following the wabelongings west. Thousands more, ter crisis in Flint, Michigan, and droughts raging out west, lots of communities can’t. Drinking water with less than nothing, crossed it supplies around the nation continue to be at risk of contamination from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluotoward freedom. roalkyl (PFAs), “forever chemicals” shown to have We’re proud to call the Ohio negative health consequences. “Massive quantities of this stuff have been released into the Ohio River River’s curvy banks home, and they for decades,” says Taft, Stettinius and Hollister attorney Robert Bilott, whose book Exposure and the movie continue to enrich our region. The based on it starring Mark Ruffalo, Dark Waters, helped increase awareness of these contaminants.

Ohio and its tributaries carry Water users in the Ohio Valley enjoy an uneasy sort more than 180 million tons of of security. While Cincinnati’s drinking water is some of the best in the nation according to the American Water freight each year, cool power Works Association, the river also carries 23 million pounds of chemicals, earning it the title of the nation’s most polluted plants, and feed industry river. River advocates consider that name unfair, considering the Ohio River’s overall volume, and worry the bad rap will lead and agriculture. The river to further neglect. drains a 205,000-squareSo how exactly does Cincinnati enjoy safe and healthy drinking water that’s sourced from a muddy, murky, often polluted river? The mile watershed and answers include federal legislation that changed how we treat our waters and creation of a Cincinnati-based partnership among eight supplies 5 million states. And it has everything to do with the diligence of Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW), working 24 hours a day and 365 days a year people with drinking to protect every sip you take. water, including most n the early evening of January 2, 1988, an Ashland Cincinnati residents.

Oil worker checking a 4-million-gallon tank near Pittsburgh heard a loud boom and turned to see the tank collapse. Diesel fuel surged over As local folk singer a containment dike, across a parking lot, and into a storm drain that emptied directly into the Monongahela River. More than 800,000 gallons started Jake Speed sings making their way downstream and into the Ohio River. Phones rang downriver, including in Cincinnati at an organization called ORSANCO, which stands for the in his “Ohio River Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, where Source Water Protection Blues,” “That and Emergency Response Manager Jerry Schulte was just a year into his job.

“By the time I reached the Pennsylvania border, 40 miles down from the spill, Ohio River, she’s the fuel had been over or under four or five dams,” he says. “The temperature was about 5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the oil had emulsified in the warunning right ter column so you could no longer see a sheen. You couldn’t see it, and you certainly couldn’t smell it.” through me.”

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ORSANCO had been launched to address the pesky fact that river pollution ignores boundaries. But spills are only the tip of the iceberg in terms of day-to-day responsibilities. ORSANCO staffers sample the river at every lock and dam for chemicals, radioactives, and pathogens. They monitor bacterial levels, sample fish, and issue reports on whether the river is safe for recreation and whether fish are safe to eat. And they play a vital role in keeping the river’s many uses—including industries with permits to discharge pollutants and the water utilities that use it for drinking water—in close communication.

ORSANCO grew out of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce’s Stream Pollution Committee, begun in 1935 to do something about a river that had become an embarrassment and a health hazard. The committee’s work snowballed, gaining support from like-minded organizations and a federal government that smiled on regional solutions to infraCONTINUE D ON PAGE 97

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O On Easter Sunday 2020, Allison Banzhaf was spending the holiday in a social pod that included friends who live in Anderson Township, where she grew up. It was sunny and warm for early Spring, but the pool didn’t tempt her. Sitting on a screened-in porch, she was focused on a race on TVG, a streaming broadcast and betting platform.

Using TVG’s phone app, she bet $4 on underdog horses in a superfecta. “I always bet on the longshots,” says Banzhaf. “The favored horses don’t pay out as much.” The horses she bet on finished in the top four in the race, as predicted. “You guys,” she said, staring at her phone. “I think I just won $3,500!”

The money would come in handy for an even bigger gamble she’d soon make: Moving Banz Studios, her gallery and art-consulting business, from a 1,300-square-foot gallery downtown to a 4,500-square-foot private residence on McFarland Street between Third and Fourth. Fittingly, the new spot was once a horse stable.

Banzhaf ignored the fact that the art market, like so many industries blindsided by the pandemic, had slowed to a crawl, with an uncertain future. Her mind was on the long game, knowing you have to spend money to make money. And the green shutters and rounded sidewalk awning of this 19th-century maisonette conveyed “old money.” It was historic, elegant, and “so cute in the middle of all these high-rises,” she says. The wood-paneled library

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made a swank impression on arriving guests; a spacious deck overlooking Paul Brown Stadium, which sits two blocks away, is an ideal spot for toasting a sale.

The rent is double that of her previous gallery. But as soon as Banzhaf toured the place, she knew it would be perfect—not just as plush environs to host openings but to rent out to others for events. Never mind that she’d never worked in location rentals before; she would figure it out, and it would add an income stream for a bigger, better Banz Studios. “What can I say?” she asks. “I was no more scared of taking this leap than I was when I opened my first gallery.” She laughs. “I like to gamble.”

Friends and colleagues say Banzhaf also likes to bite off more than she can chew—and then, somehow, she proceeds to masticate, swallow, and go back for seconds. “She does not see anything as being an obstacle,” says Megan Heekin Triantafillou, whose work can be found in the Banz Studios gallery. “She dreams big and has the follow-through.”

Banzhaf operates in a competitive, big-money field that’s invisible to most of us. In addition to selling paintings, sculpture, prints, and photographs off the walls to customers, she also curates pieces—sometimes dozens at a time—for other people. A lot of it’s created on commission, so the client can specify sizes, colors, and framing. Most is original fine art and limited-edition prints.

The clients include hospitals that know that art has a measurable power to help patients heal, businesses modernizing their look, and families wanting to fill the walls of their homes. Ban-

“Younger generations are now the principals of companies,” Allison Banzhaf says of her clients.

“They grew up with modern art, and I think culture in general has changed.”

zhaf’s coterie of artists is largely local, so she has fueled significant sales and exposure of work by Cincinnati creators.

Who better to represent artists than a fellow artist? Banzhaf is a maker herself, of signature round resin abstracts concocted in petri dishes, the plastic receptacles used by scientists. Her work hangs in medical facilities, law offices, and private homes.

Taken together, Banzhaf has a hand in shaping the look of Cincinnati as seen from offices to hospital rooms to building exteriors. Her company is expanding beyond the Queen City and is expected to top $1 million in sales of art, framing, and installing once the 2021 tallies are in. She’s in the process of buying the new downtown space.

It’s almost as if COVID-19 never happened.

Hers is not the biggest art consultancy in town, but Banzhaf doggedly feeds the trend of corporations tapping local talent for original art and urging openness to slightly more daring art (i.e., shiny black sculptures of a geometric horse head instead of prints of a sand dune). The subject matter remains “safe” and “uncontroversial”—nothing, she says, that would offend

anyone—but the work WOMEN FROM A PROFESSIONAL is a cut above the kind of organization of event planners arrive at vague landscapes, printed in Banz Studios for their first post-pandemic the thousands, that she sold to in-person gathering. Banzhaf has offered hotel chains at the start of her ca- the space gratis, knowing that the guests, reer. Tiny but mighty, Banz Studios is who work for blue chip firms, will take a behind-the-scenes influencer in Cincin- note of the chic ambiance and hire it out nati aesthetics. for paying confabs. (Booking requests soon “Younger generations are now the followed from C O N T I N U E D O N PAG E 1 0 2 principals of companies,” says Banzhaf, relaxART FOR ART’S SAKE ALLISON BANZHAF GETS VISIBILITY ing with a glass FOR LOCAL ARTISTS LIKE MEGAN HEEKIN TRIANTAFILLOU (WINTER SOLSTICE, BELOW) AS WELL AS HER OWN WORK o f wh i te w i n e (CRIMSON EARTH, ABOVE). in the new digs, s u r ro u n d e d by walls of art that is uplifting and, for the most part, abstract and colorful. In a bright ye l l ow b l o u s e, sparkling green earrings peeking out from her platinum-blonde bob, and a tomato-red pedicure visible in flat sandals, she resembles a young A m y P o e h l e r.

“They grew up with modern art, and I think culture in general has changed.”

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Williams, Christopher S., Calfee Halter & Griswold, Cleveland OH

Mirman, Denise M., Friedman & Mirman Co., Columbus OH Myers, Kelly Mulloy, Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH

Young, Andrew R., The Law Firm for Truck Safety, Cleveland OH

Natale, Andrew J., Hahn Loeser & Parks, Cleveland OH

Zashin, Andrew A., Zashin & Rich Co., Cleveland OH

Nolan, William A., Barnes & Thornburg, Columbus OH ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-2.

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Abaray, Janet G., Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, Cincinnati OH Ahern, Ann-Marie, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co., Cleveland OH

Gibbons, M. Colette, McDonald Hopkins, Cleveland OH

Myers, Kelly Mulloy, Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH

Goins, Frances Floriano, Ulmer & Berne, Cleveland OH

Nordstrom, Jennifer K., Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Cincinnati OH

Hannigan, Erinn McKee, Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co., Cincinnati OH

O'Neil, Colleen M., Calfee Halter & Griswold, Cleveland OH

Bennett, Rebecca J., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, Cleveland OH

Haupt, Erika L., Roetzel & Andress, Columbus OH

Rittgers, Ellen B., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH

Biacsi, Mary J., Zoller|Biacsi Co., Cleveland OH

Helfman, Jill F., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cleveland OH

Roach, Adrienne J., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Blackmore, Margaret L., Law Office of Margaret L. Blackmore, Dublin OH

Howard, Barbara J., Barbara J. Howard Co., Cincinnati OH

Schraff, Patricia J., Schraff Thomas Law, Willoughby Hills OH

Blasik-Miller, Susan, Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH

Kemp, Jacqueline L., Kemp Law Group, Dublin OH

Sferra, Anne Marie, Bricker & Eckler, Columbus OH

Bossin, Phyllis G., Phyllis G. Bossin & Associates, Cincinnati OH

Khouzam, Marie-Joëlle C., Bricker & Eckler, Columbus OH

Shlonsky, Patricia A., Ulmer & Berne, Cleveland OH

Lampe, Lynn, The Lampe Law Office, West Chester OH

Silverman, Beth, Beth Silverman & Associates, Cincinnati OH

Brauer, Kami D., The Law Firm of Kami D. Brauer, Cleveland OH

Hughes, Maura L., Calfee Halter & Griswold, Cleveland OH

Leffler, Amanda M., Brouse McDowell, Akron OH

Cappel, Carolyn M., Weston Hurd, Cleveland OH

Lennox, Heather, Jones Day, Cleveland OH

Taggart, Carolyn A., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati OH

Cozza, Andrea L., Treneff Cozza Law, Westerville OH

Leveridge, Julia L., Kemp Schaeffer & Rowe Co., Columbus OH

Trafford, Kathleen M., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Columbus OH

Luka, Lori A., Lazzaro Luka Law Offices, Rocky River OH

Valentine, Nancy A., Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone, Cleveland OH

Culler, M. Patricia, Hahn Loeser & Parks, Cleveland OH DiSilvio, Marilena, Elk & Elk Co., Mayfield Heights OH Essig, Ellen, Essig & Evans, Cincinnati OH Fuhrer, Loriann E., Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, Columbus OH Gabinet, Sarah J., Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, Cleveland OH Galeano, Judith E., Mowery Youell & Galeano, Dublin OH

Maimbourg, Rita A., Tucker Ellis, Cleveland OH Martinsek, Amanda, Ulmer & Berne, Cleveland OH

Watt, Kristin L., Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease, Columbus OH

McLafferty, Sydney S., Geiser Bowman & McLafferty, Columbus OH

Weber, Katharine C., Jackson Lewis, Cincinnati OH

Meister, Julia B., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

Weis, Amy, Weis Law Group, Columbus OH

Mirman, Denise M., Friedman & Mirman Co., Columbus OH

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TOP 5 ADAMS, GREGORY L. Croswell & Adams Co., Cincinnati

Abaray, Janet G., Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, Cincinnati OH Abboud, Antony A., Gounaris Abboud, Dayton OH

BURKE, JAMES E. KMK Law, Cincinnati HOLSCHUH, JR., JOHN D. Santen & Hughes, Cincinnati TAGGART, CAROLYN A. Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati

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Meister, Julia B., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Myers, Kelly Mulloy, Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH

Adams, Gregory L., Croswell & Adams Co., Cincinnati OH Blasik-Miller, Susan, Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH

Nordstrom, Jennifer K., Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Cincinnati OH

Bossin, Phyllis G., Phyllis G. Bossin & Associates, Cincinnati OH

O'Shea, John L., Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford, Cincinnati OH

Brockman, James F., Lindhorst & Dreidame Co., Cincinnati OH Burke, James E., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

BOSSIN, PHYLLIS G. Phyllis G. Bossin & Associates, Cincinnati

Lyon, Michael F., Lindhorst & Dreidame Co., Cincinnati OH

Calderhead, David C., Calderhead Lockemeyer & Peschke, Loveland OH Conway, Mark A., Thompson Hine, Dayton OH Cosgrove, Paul "P.J.", Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Essig, Ellen, Essig & Evans, Cincinnati OH

Peck, Jeffrey F., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Pera, Marc G., Crandall & Pera Law, Cincinnati OH Peschke, Joel L., Calderhead Lockemeyer & Peschke, Loveland OH Pierce, David P., Coolidge Wall Co., Dayton OH Posey, William A., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Ramsey, Jamie M., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Rittgers, Charles H., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH

Evans, Thomas M., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH

Rittgers, Ellen B., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH

Freking, Randolph H., Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH

Roach, Adrienne J., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Gerhardstein, Alphonse A., Gerhardstein & Branch Co., Cincinnati OH

Rogers, Gregory P., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

Gounaris, Nicholas G., Gounaris Abboud, Dayton OH

Sayre, Russell S., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

Graf, Jr., William R., Graf Coyne Co., Cincinnati OH

Scott, John C., Faulkner and Tepe, Cincinnati OH

Greer, David C., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH

Silverman, Beth, Beth Silverman & Associates, Cincinnati OH

Hannigan, Erinn McKee, Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co., Cincinnati OH

Smith, John D., Smith Meier & Webb, Springboro OH

Hines, Jeffrey M., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH

Sommers, Brian A., Kirkland & Sommers Co., Dayton OH

Holschuh, Jr., John D., Santen & Hughes, Cincinnati OH Howard, Barbara J., Barbara J. Howard Co., Cincinnati OH

Taggart, Carolyn A., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati OH

Ireland, D. Jeffrey, Faruki, Dayton OH

Torchia, David G., Tobias Torchia & Simon, Cincinnati OH

Kane, Scott A., Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH

Vollmar, T. Andrew, Bruns Connell Vollmar & Armstrong, Dayton OH

Kirkland, James R., Kirkland & Sommers Co., Dayton OH Lampe, Lynn, The Lampe Law Office, West Chester OH

Weber, Katharine C., Jackson Lewis, Cincinnati OH

Lerner, Stephen D., Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH

TOP 25 WOMEN CINCINNATI AN ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF THE WOMEN LAWYERS WHO RANKED TOP OF THE LIST IN THE 2022 OHIO SUPER LAWYERS NOMINATION, RESEARCH AND BLUE RIBBON REVIEW PROCESS.

Abaray, Janet G., Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, Cincinnati OH

Hannigan, Erinn McKee, Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co., Cincinnati OH

Nordstrom, Jennifer K., Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Cincinnati OH

Adams, Deborah S., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

Harrison, Jennifer Hann, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Dayton OH

Pecquet, Janet E., Burke & Pecquet, Cincinnati OH

Blasik-Miller, Susan, Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH Bossin, Phyllis G., Phyllis G. Bossin & Associates, Cincinnati OH Canton, Doreen, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Essig, Ellen, Essig & Evans, Cincinnati OH

Howard, Barbara J., Barbara J. Howard Co., Cincinnati OH Jreisat, Wijdan, Katz Teller, Cincinnati OH Lampe, Lynn, The Lampe Law Office, West Chester OH Laub, Patricia D., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

Rittgers, Ellen B., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH Roach, Adrienne J., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Silverman, Beth, Beth Silverman & Associates, Cincinnati OH Slovin, Sherri Goren, Sherri Goren Slovin Co., Cincinnati OH

Lynch, Jane M., Green & Green, Dayton OH

Taggart, Carolyn A., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati OH

Meister, Julia B., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

Weber, Katharine C., Jackson Lewis, Cincinnati OH

Gaunt, Karen K., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH Gentry, Caroline H., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Dayton OH

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 Administrative Law ......................................... S-8 Alternative Dispute Resolution ...................... S-8 Antitrust Litigation .......................................... S-8 Appellate ......................................................... S-8 Banking............................................................ S-8 Bankruptcy: Business ...................................... S-8 Bankruptcy: Consumer.................................... S-8 Business Litigation .......................................... S-8 Business/Corporate .......................................S-10 Civil Litigation: Defense .................................S-10

THE ANNUAL LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE

The list was finalized as of July 1, 2021. Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for the current year are included on the list that follows. All current selections and any updates to the list (e.g., status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page. Phone numbers are included only for attorneys with paid Super Lawyers or Rising Stars print advertisements.

Civil Litigation: Plaintiff ..................................S-10 Civil Rights ......................................................S-10 Class Action/Mass Torts ................................S-10 Closely Held Business .................................... S-11 Construction Litigation .................................. S-11 Consumer Law................................................ S-11

Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI...........................S-12

SUPER LAWYERS Guilfoyle, Mark D., DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY

Employee Benefits..........................................S-12 Employment & Labor .....................................S-12 Employment Litigation: Defense ...................S-13 Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ...................S-13 Environmental ................................................S-13

SUPER LAWYERS Mordino, Joseph T., Faulkner and Tepe, Cincinnati OH Scott, John C., Faulkner and Tepe, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6 Steinberg, Robert A., Robert Steinberg Co, Cincinnati OH

Estate & Trust Litigation ................................S-13 Estate Planning & Probate ............................S-14 Family Law......................................................S-14 General Litigation...........................................S-15 Health Care.....................................................S-16 Immigration ....................................................S-16 Insurance Coverage........................................S-16 Intellectual Property ......................................S-16

ANTITRUST LITIGATION

Land Use/Zoning ...........................................S-17 Media and Advertising ...................................S-17 Mergers & Acquisitions ..................................S-17 Military/Veterans Law....................................S-17 Personal Injury General: Defense ..................S-17 Personal Injury General: Plaintiff...................S-17 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense ........................................................S-18 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff ........................................................S-18 Personal Injury Products: Defense ................S-19

Social Security Disability ...............................S-20 State, Local & Municipal ...............................S-20

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SUPER LAWYERS Arnold, Gordon D., Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH Burke, James E., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6

Combs, Eric K., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Cox, Jeffrey T., Faruki, Dayton OH

APPELLATE

Davis, Steven C., Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co., Cincinnati OH

SUPER LAWYERS Blaine, Erik R., Gregory M. Gantt Co., Dayton OH

Donnellon, Daniel J., Sebaly Shillito + Dyer, West Chester OH

Blickensderfer, Matthew C., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

Dornette, W. Stuart, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

De Marco, Paul M., Markovits Stock & DeMarco, Cincinnati OH

Dyer, James A., Sebaly Shillito + Dyer, Dayton OH

Herzig, Aaron M., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Posey, Terry W., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Dayton OH

BANKING

Foos, Martin A., Foos & Lentz, Dayton OH Gehring, Robert J., Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-579-1500 Pg. S-21 Gentry, Caroline H., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Dayton OH Pg. S-6 Green, Thomas M., Green & Green, Dayton OH

RISING STARS Caskey, Aaron, DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY

Greer, David C., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH Pg. S-6

Tracy, Kelley Brandstetter, KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Greer, James H., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH Haaker, Christine M., Thompson Hine, Dayton OH Hall, Adam P., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS

Transportation/Maritime ..............................S-20 Workers’ Compensation................................S-20

BUSINESS LITIGATION

Conley, Jr., Joseph E., Buechel & Conley, Edgewood KY

Tax..................................................................S-20 Technology Transactions ..............................S-20

SUPER LAWYERS Minnillo, Paul J., Minnillo Law Group Co., Cincinnati OH

Markovits, Bill, Markovits Stock & DeMarco, Cincinnati OH

Schools & Education .....................................S-20 Securities Litigation.......................................S-20

RISING STARS Lehnert, Joseph E., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Coffaro, Steven C., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Professional Liability: Defense ......................S-19

Securities & Corporate Finance ....................S-20

Menninger, Jr., Henry E., Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH

Callow, Jr., Joseph M., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff .................S-19 Real Estate .....................................................S-19

www.goeringandgoering.com Lerner, Stephen D., Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6

SUPER LAWYERS Craig, Robert B., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Covington KY

Intellectual Property Litigation......................S-16 International ...................................................S-16

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BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Criminal Defense: White Collar .....................S-12 Elder Law ........................................................S-12

Goering, Eric W., Goering & Goering, Cincinnati OH, 513-621-0912

Weber, Elizabeth G., DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Creditor Debtor Rights ................................... S-11 Criminal Defense ............................................ S-11

Debbeler, J. Michael, Graydon, Cincinnati OH

SUPER LAWYERS Ash, Reuel D., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH

Hayden, Mark T., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Helmer, Jr., James B., Helmer Martins Tate & Garrett Co., Cincinnati OH

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 Hollingsworth, Jonathan, Hollingsworth & Washington, Centerville OH, 937-424-8556

Williamson, David P., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH

El-Sawaf, Zachary A., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati OH

Young, Shawn, Pinales Stachler Young & Burrell Co., Cincinnati OH

Goellner, Ryan W., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Goldschmidt, Jason R., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Ireland, D. Jeffrey, Faruki, Dayton OH Pg. S-4, S-6

RISING STARS Crawford, Ana P., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati OH

Izenson, Daniel E., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Czernin, Max, Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH

Justice, J. Steven, Dungan & Lefevre Co., Troy OH

Dollard-Smith, Jennifer, Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH

JONATHAN HOLLINGSWORTH HOLLINGSWORTH & WASHINGTON, LLC Centerville • 937-424-8556

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Kane, Scott A., Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6

Hunt, Daniel A., Strauss Troy Co., Covington KY Jones, Christopher R., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2708 Pg. S-19 Lazor, Melanie M., Thompson Hine, Cincinnati OH

Doyle, Thomas P., Doyle & Hassman, Cincinnati OH

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King, Scott A., Thompson Hine, Dayton OH Lembke, Raymond W., Law Office of Raymond W. Lembke, Cincinnati OH Lenox, Bryce A., The Law Office of Bryce A. Lenox Esq., Cincinnati OH McMurry, Glen R., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Dayton OH

BARBARA J. HOWARD CO., L.P.A.

McMurtry, Todd V., Hemmer DeFrank Wessels, Fort Mitchell KY, 859-344-1188 Pg. S-21 McPeek, Bradley D., Lindhorst & Dreidame Co., Cincinnati OH Meister, Julia B., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-5, S-6 Meyer, Rick, DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY Mohler, Jarrod, Robbins Kelly Patterson & Tucker, Cincinnati OH, 513-721-3330 Oehlers, Joseph C., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH Page, Gregory S., Gregory S. Page Co., Dayton OH, 937-434-1908

GREGORY S. PAGE GREGORY S. PAGE CO., LPA Dayton • 937-434-1908

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Papakirk, James, Flagel & Papakirk, Cincinnati OH Pierce, David P., Coolidge Wall Co., Dayton OH Pg. S-6 Pitcairn, Jr., Robert A., Katz Teller, Cincinnati OH Ramsey, Jamie M., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6 Saba, Paul T., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2703 Pg. S-19

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Saba, Peter A., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19 Sandner, Michael W., Pickrel Schaeffer and Ebeling, Dayton OH, 937-223-1130 Sayre, Russell S., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6 Scheier, Michael L., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Schmidt, Michael R., Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford, Cincinnati OH

Family Law Practicing sophisticated family law with professionalism and creativity for each client’s personal and unique situation.

Stalf, Dale A., Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH Statman, Alan J., Statman Harris & Eyrich, Cincinnati OH Taft, R. Guy, Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH Talda, Richard A., Coolidge Wall Co., Dayton OH Teeters, Jeffrey R., Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH

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Vander Laan, Mark A., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH SUPER LAWYERS OHIO & KENTUCKY / CINCINNATI 2022

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CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE

Matthews, Melissa S., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Montion, Emily G., Thompson Hine, Cincinnati OH

SUPER LAWYERS Armstrong, Adam C., Bruns Connell Vollmar & Armstrong, Dayton OH

Nye, Jeffrey M., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19

Blatt, Shawn M., Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH

O’Connor, Brian P., Santen & Hughes, Cincinnati OH

Brittingham, J. David, Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

O’Shea, Peter J., Katz Teller, Cincinnati OH

Brockman, James F., Lindhorst & Dreidame Co., Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6

Mincheff, Kelsey J., Thompson Hine, Dayton OH

Palmer, Jason, Faruki, Cincinnati OH Rasmussen, Katherine A., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH Rhode, Jacob D., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Rodger, Alex S., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH Salisbury-Copper, Jessica E., Thompson Hine, Dayton OH Schmidt, Stephen S., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH

Cussen, Michael P., McCaslin Imbus & McCaslin, Cincinnati OH

St. Cyr, Emily E., Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease, Cincinnati OH Walters, Emily, Walters Law, Erlanger KY Woodard, Brandon, Porter Rennie Woodard Kendall, Cincinnati OH

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Bernat, Stephen M., McCaslin Imbus & McCaslin, West Chester OH Kircher, Konrad, Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3

Davidson, David T., Davidson Law Offices Co., Hamilton OH

Leppla, Gary J., Leppla Associates, Dayton OH

Dowd, Edward J., Surdyk Dowd & Turner Co., Dayton OH

Myers, Kristen M., Beckman Weil Shepardson, Cincinnati OH

Dutton, Chrissy Dunn, Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-579-1500 Pg. S-21

Shea, III, Joseph W. (Joe), Rittgers & Rittgers, Cincinnati OH, 513-932-7375 Pg. S-3 Wright, Rebecca W., Rathbone Group, Cincinnati OH

Scott, Stephanie M., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Galasso, Michael A., Robbins Kelly Patterson & Tucker, Cincinnati OH, 513-721-3330

Steiner, Jordan T., Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease, Cincinnati OH

Gatlin, Jack, Gatlin Voelker, Covington KY

Svirnovskiy, Simon Y., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

Lynch, Jane M., Green & Green, Dayton OH Pg. S-6

Trout, Taylor V., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Moore, Erin B., Green & Green, Dayton OH

Garrett, B. Nathaniel, Helmer Martins Tate & Garrett Co., Cincinnati OH

Weiner, Lauren, Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Nordstrom, Jennifer K., Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-5, S-6

Gibson, Bradley M., Finney Law Firm, Cincinnati OH

Redden, Brian R., Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-357-4351 Pg. S-21

Hammond, Christine M., Gregory S. Young Co., Cincinnati OH

Ruggiero, Daniel P., Ruggiero Salyer & Haas, Loveland OH

Kahan, Michael, Jones Kahan Law, Cincinnati OH

Schoeni, K. Roger, Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH

Kramer, Joseph, DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY

White, Zach, Coolidge Wall Co., Dayton OH

BUSINESS/CORPORATE SUPER LAWYERS Barron, Michael S., Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co., Cincinnati OH Dunham, Brian, Dunham Law, Fort Mitchell KY Feazell, Kevin R., Cors & Bassett, Cincinnati OH Harmon, Sean H., StachlerHarmon, Dayton OH

Shearer, David, Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Fort Mitchell KY

Taggart, Carolyn A., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-5, S-6

Holmes, Stephen S., Cors & Bassett, Cincinnati OH

Tankersley, Sarah, Blank Rome, Cincinnati OH

Meyer, Charles M., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Wildermuth, Brian L., Subashi Wildermuth & Justice, Dayton OH

Vincent, George H., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

RISING STARS Barbiere, Katherine L., Schroeder Maundrell Barbiere & Powers, Mason OH

RISING STARS Bahorik, Zachary D., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Hurley, Dustin R., Hurley Law, Middletown OH McGraw, Ryan J., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3

Brann, Christopher T., Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Fort Mitchell KY Cheek, Michelle A., Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH Deters, Jonathan T., Schroeder Maundrell Barbiere & Powers, Mason OH Epperley, Lauren K., Subashi Wildermuth & Justice, Dayton OH

Neuwirth, Andrea B., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19

Jandes, Jennifer J., Reminger, Fort Mitchell KY

Oberly, David J., Blank Rome, Cincinnati OH

Joyce, Justin J., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Cincinnati OH

Renzenbrink, Brett M., Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-579-1500 Pg. S-21

Maher, Kristine, Graydon, Cincinnati OH

Simon, Nicholas Lawson, KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Smith, Shannon, Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, Covington KY

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Knappick, Justin, DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY Levine, Jeffrey A., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH Tipton, Matthew T., StachlerHarmon, Dayton OH

Subashi, Nicholas E., Subashi Wildermuth & Justice, Dayton OH

Hirschfeld, Michael A., Graydon, Cincinnati OH

Zimmerman, James M., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

RISING STARS Drennen, Caroline, Beckman Weil Shepardson, Cincinnati OH

CIVIL RIGHTS SUPER LAWYERS Dinkler, Lynnette, Dinkler Law Office, Dayton OH Gerhardstein, Alphonse A., Gerhardstein & Branch Co., Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6 Hurley, Brian E., Schroeder Maundrell Barbiere & Powers, Mason OH Mando, Jeffrey C., Adams Law, Covington KY RISING STARS Greene, Jacqueline, Friedman Gilbert + Gerhardstein, Cincinnati OH

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS SUPER LAWYERS Bailey, Melanie S., Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, Cincinnati OH, 513-852-5600 Pg. S-5

McLane, Ryan M., DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY

Bilott, Robert, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Covington KY

Rice, Michael D., Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH

Goldenberg, Jeffrey S., Goldenberg Schneider, Cincinnati OH

Richardson, Michael, Gunsher, Fairfield OH

Lyon, Joseph, The Lyon Firm, Cincinnati OH

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 Naylor, Todd B., Goldenberg Schneider, Cincinnati OH Rhinehart, Erin E., Faruki, Dayton OH

RISING STARS Dunlop, Branson D., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Beck, Ryan M., Busald Funk Zevely, Florence KY Bouldin, Michael W., Bouldin Law Firm, Covington KY, 859-581-6453 Pg. S-15

Rowe, Rachael A., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Schulte, Richard W., Wright & Schulte, Vandalia OH Utter, Gregory M., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Coates, Terence R., Markovits Stock & DeMarco, Cincinnati OH Krzeski, Philip J., Biller & Kimble, Cincinnati OH

Brush, Michael P., Miller Walker & Brush, Dayton OH

CRIMINAL DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Abboud, Antony A., Gounaris Abboud, Dayton OH, 937-222-1515 Pg. S-4, S-6 Arenstein, Hal R., Arenstein & Gallagher, Cincinnati OH

Dickman, Paul J., Dickman Law Offices, Covington KY Fox, Bradley W., Fox & Scott, Covington KY Gallagher, William R., Arenstein & Gallagher, Cincinnati OH CONTINUED ON PAGE S-12

CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS SUPER LAWYERS Blankenship, N. Jeffrey, Ziegler & Schneider, Covington KY

PHYLLIS G. BOSSIN & ASSOCIATES

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Geisen, William G., Stites & Harbison, Covington KY Higgins, John S., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

Phyllis Bossin is a nationally recognized matrimonial attorney. Highly experienced and exceptionally skilled, Bossin brings passion and dedication to every case.

Houston, James D., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH Lipcius, Jesse R., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Shadley, Frederic “Fritz” X., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Yocum, Thomas R., Yocum & Neuroth, Newport KY

Bossin has built a very personal practice fortified by the close relationships she forms with her clients. Her legal skills are top notch, with particular expertise in drafting prenuptial agreements and handling complex, high-asset financial matters. With decades of experience in litigation and negotiation, Bossin and her team handle the full range of family law matters. Bossin is also a trained mediator and arbitrator.

RISING STARS Schwandner, Nicholas W., Schwandner Law Firm, Cincinnati OH Snyder, Jason Adam, Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH

CONSUMER LAW SUPER LAWYERS Burdge, Ronald L., Burdge Law Office Co., Dayton OH

SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS

Chosen to Super Lawyers for the 19th year, Bossin is listed among Ohio’s Top 100 lawyers, Ohio’s Top 50 Women lawyers and Cincinnati’s Top 25 Women lawyers. She has also received the distinction of being named as one of the Top 10 lawyers in Ohio and one of the Top 5 lawyers in Cincinnati for 2022.

Flick, Brian, The Dann Law Firm, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Upton, Lindsay, Montgomery Jonson, Cincinnati OH

CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS SUPER LAWYERS Boydston, Richard, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, Cincinnati OH Hedrick, Brandon C., Hedrick & Jordan Co., Dayton OH Hurley, Timothy J., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

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Goldberg, Brian T., Schuh & Goldberg, Cincinnati OH Goldberg, Richard J., Schuh & Goldberg, Cincinnati OH Gounaris, Nicholas G., Gounaris Abboud, Dayton OH, 937-222-1515 Pg. S-6 Grubbs, Margo L., Grubbs & Landry, Fort Mitchell KY, 859-341-2500 Pg. S-20 Howe, Steven, Steven Howe Law Office, Williamstown KY Laufman, Paul M., Laufman Napolitano, Cincinnati OH Mabjish, Ameer, Mabjish Law, Covington KY Malocu, Frank A., Attorney at Law, Dayton OH Massey, C. Ed, Blankenship Massey & Associates, Erlanger KY O’Shea, John L., Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford, Cincinnati OH, 513-300-4012 Pg. S-6, S-21 Penick, Bryan K., Sebaly Shillito + Dyer, Dayton OH Perry, Edward C., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3 Pinales, Martin S., Pinales Stachler Young & Burrell Co., Cincinnati OH Rion, John H., Rion Rion and Rion Inc., Dayton OH Rittgers, Charles H., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3, S-4, S-6

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI SUPER LAWYERS Ernst, Matthew T., Ernst & Associates, Cincinnati OH, 513-579-9500 Pg. S-1

Blankenship, Randy J., Blankenship Massey & Associates, Erlanger KY

Fox, Jonathan N., Lyons & Lyons Co., West Chester OH

Brenneman, Deborah S., Thompson Hine, Cincinnati OH

Hellings, Jr., Harry P., Harry P. Hellings Jr., Covington KY

Burrell, Peter M., Pinales Stachler Young & Burrell Co., Cincinnati OH

Lyons, Robert H., Lyons & Lyons Co., West Chester OH Meadows, Jeffrey C., Meadows Law Firm, West Chester Township OH Rowland, II, Charles M., Babb Anderson Rowland & Smith, Dayton OH Staton, Wayne C., Wayne Staton Co., Oxford OH Suhre, Joseph B., Suhre & Associates, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Brittingham, Tad, Law Offices of Steven R. Adams, Cincinnati OH

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR SUPER LAWYERS Fleisher, James P., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH

Schneider, Timothy E., Fessler Schneider & Grimme, Fort Thomas KY

Kohnen, Ralph W., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

Schuett, Neal D., Rittgers & Rittgers, Oxford OH, 513-524-5000 Pg. S-3

McBride, Robert K., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Covington KY

Sexton, Shannon D., Attorney at Law, Covington KY

Sirkin, H. Louis, Santen & Hughes, Cincinnati OH

Bernans, J.R., Rittgers & Rittgers, Oxford OH, 513-524-5000 Pg. S-3 Blankenship, Erica F., Ziegler & Schneider, Covington KY

RISING STARS Ziepfel, Chad R., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

ELDER LAW

Graman, Nicholas D., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3

SUPER LAWYERS Anstaett, Jennifer, Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH

Kilburn, C. Stephen, Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3

French, Gregory S., Law Office of Gregory S. French, Cincinnati OH

Knorr, Marvin, Marvin Knorr Law, Covington KY Kordalis, K. George, Kordalis Law Office, Dayton OH McIntosh, Joshua M., Josh McIntosh Law, Covington KY Melchor, Kimberly M., Law Office of K.M. Melchor, Dayton OH Metzger III, Edward L. (Lee), Cetrulo Mowery & Hicks, Edgewood KY Muenchenbach, Brian A., Sebaly Shillito + Dyer, Dayton OH Rittgers, Charles M., Rittgers & Rittgers, Cincinnati OH, 513-932-7375 Pg. S-3 Treleven, John D., Treleven and Klingensmith Law, Cincinnati OH

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SUPER LAWYERS Bell, Susan R., Cors & Bassett, Cincinnati OH

Farrish, Kelly, The Farrish Law Firm, Cincinnati OH

Rubenstein, Scott A., Rubenstein & Thurman, Cincinnati OH

RISING STARS Andress, Jessica, Miller Walker & Brush, Dayton OH

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

Millonig, Michael J., Michael Millonig, Dayton OH Pecquet, Janet E., Burke & Pecquet, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6 RISING STARS Burke, Ashley Shannon, Burke & Pecquet, Cincinnati OH

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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SUPER LAWYERS Michel, Lisa Wintersheimer, KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

RISING STARS Bradshaw, Jyllian Rosa, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, Dayton OH

Stiebel, Mark A., Stiebel Law Firm, Cincinnati OH

Castner, Tessa, Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-2.

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 Collier, Katherine M., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

RISING STARS Kezele, James C., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

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Geiler, Hayley, Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH Martin, Ryan M., Jackson Lewis, Cincinnati OH McFarland, Evan, the Spitz law firm, Cincinnati OH Milligan, John M., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Mitchell, Ian D., Reminger, Cincinnati OH Priestle, Evan T., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Rittgers, Samantha K., Rittgers & Rittgers, Cincinnati OH, 513-932-7375 Pg. S-3

SUPER LAWYERS Blattner, Wray, Thompson Hine, Dayton OH Habel, Christopher S., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Hayes, William D., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Kolesar, Andrew L., Thompson Hine, Cincinnati OH

ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Graf, Jr., William R., Graf Coyne Co., Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6 Weinewuth, Elizabeth E.W., Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease, Cincinnati OH CONTINUED ON PAGE S-14

Robinson, Gregory J., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Smallwood, Brice C., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Smith, Joshua M., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19 Sorrell, Shawna, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Dayton OH

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Tsao, Clement L., Branstetter Stranch & Jennings, Cincinnati OH Ziepfel, Nick, Bricker & Eckler, Cincinnati OH

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EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Freking, Randolph H., Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6 Gibson, Bradley L., Gibson Law, Cincinnati OH Mezibov, Marc D., Mezibov Butler, Cincinnati OH Thompson, Tod, Attorney at Law, Cincinnati OH Tuck, Elizabeth S., The Tuck Firm, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Butler, Brian Joseph, Mezibov Butler, Cincinnati OH Durst, Alexander J., The Durst Law Firm, Cincinnati OH Miller-Novak, Matthew E., Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co., Cincinnati OH Newman, Elizabeth Asbury, Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH

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Rauf, Thomas, Law Office of Thomas A. Rauf, Covington KY

RISING STARS Rice, Cassandra Andres, Foos & Lentz, Dayton OH

Seller, Ann M., Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

Weyenberg, Ashley, Thompson Hine, Dayton OH

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Malas, Mary Ellen, KMK Law, Cincinnati OH SUPER LAWYERS Brant, Joel S., Katz Teller, Cincinnati OH Buechel, Edward J., Buechel & Conley, Edgewood KY Buechner, Robert W., Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-357-4357 Pg. S-21 Buttress, Christine A., Graydon, Cincinnati OH

SUPER LAWYERS Adams, Gregory L., Croswell & Adams Co., Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6 Berry, B. Bradley, Berry & Karl, Cincinnati OH Bossin, Phyllis G., Phyllis G. Bossin & Associates, Cincinnati OH, 513-421-4420 Pg. S-4, S-5, S-6, S-11

McPartlin, Deborah L., Wagner & Bloch, Cincinnati OH Meier, Andrew P., Smith Meier & Webb, Springboro OH Meyers, Robert J., Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-579-1500 Pg. S-21 Miller, Michael B., Miller Walker & Brush, Dayton OH

Campbell, John L., Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH

Brogan, Jennifer L., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH

Certo, Jr., Peter R., Buckley King, Dayton OH

Cook, Cathy R., Cathy R. Cook, Cincinnati OH

Moskowitz, James H., Moskowitz & Moskowitz, Cincinnati OH

Conway, Mark A., Thompson Hine, Dayton OH Pg. S-6

Daggett, John K., Moore Moore & Moore, Cincinnati OH

Moskowitz, Joel S., Moskowitz & Moskowitz, Cincinnati OH

Coyne, Kenneth P., Graf Coyne Co., Cincinnati OH Frankel, Jan M., Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH

Dame, Juliette Gaffney, Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3

Ogle, Mark A., Graydon Head & Ritchey, Fort Mitchell KY

Hoffheimer, Daniel J., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

DeCenso, William A., Santen & Hughes, Cincinnati OH

Peller, Kenneth E., Attorney at Law, Cincinnati OH

Honerlaw, Joseph S., The Honerlaw Firm, Cincinnati OH

Dietz, Stephanie A., Dietz Family Law, Edgewood KY, 859-757-4234 Pg. S-15

Krehbiel, Anne E., Krehbiel Law Office, Lebanon OH Laub, Patricia D., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6

Essig, Ellen, Essig & Evans, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-5, S-6 Evans, Ross M., Essig & Evans, Cincinnati OH

Rittgers, Ellen B., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6 Roach, Adrienne J., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-5, S-6 Rollman, Jeffrey M., Rollman & Conyers, Mason OH

Fry, Sallee M., Santen & Hughes, Cincinnati OH

Showen, Jason A., The Law Offices of Jason A. Showen, Lebanon OH

Leonard, Jennifer T., Leonard Law, Edgewood KY

Ginocchio, Ralph P., Schimpf Ginocchio Kehres & Clark, Cincinnati OH

Silverman, Beth, Beth Silverman & Associates, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-5, S-6

Levin, Debbe A., The Law Office of Debbe A. Levin, Cincinnati OH

Hannigan, Erinn McKee, Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-241-0500 Pg. S-5, S-6

Slovin, Sherri Goren, Sherri Goren Slovin Co., Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6

Lefton, David H., Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co., Cincinnati OH

McGraw, III, William J., Dungan & Lefevre Co., Troy OH

Hartley, Aaron P., Hartley Law Office, Dayton OH

Smith, John D., Smith Meier & Webb, Springboro OH Pg. S-4, S-6

McKay, Bernard L., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH

Hazen, Jr., Glen E., Law Office of Glen E. Hazen Jr., Cincinnati OH

Meyer, Keith D., Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH

Heilbrun, John L., The Law Office of John Heilbrun, Cincinnati OH, 513-321-3940 Pg. S-21

Sommers, Brian A., Kirkland & Sommers Co., Dayton OH Pg. S-6

Russo, William F., Katz Teller, Cincinnati OH

Hicks, Andrea N., Law Offices of Andrea N. Hicks, Mason OH

Stagnaro, Michaela M., Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-241-0500

Sherrets, Carl D., Sherrets Law Offices, Kettering OH

Hoffman Walker, Greta, Hoffman Walker & Knauf, Florence KY

Stone, Mark Edward, Attorney at Law, Beavercreek OH

Stagnaro, Jeffrey G., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19

Howard, Barbara J., Barbara J. Howard Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-421-7300 Pg. S-4, S-5, S-6, S-9

Warm, Gayle M., Wagner & Bloch, Cincinnati OH

Hubbell, Martin E., Diehl & Hubbell, Lebanon OH

RISING STARS Ante, Maria, Walker Ante Law, Florence KY

Rolcik, Karen A., Rolcik Law Office, West Chester OH

Stegman, Michael J., Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH Wheatley, Susan E., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Friedmann, Kurt R., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19 Goode, Joshua, Joshua Goode, Cincinnati OH Lyons, Kara H., Lyons & Lyons Co., West Chester OH O’Diam, Brittany D., O’Diam & Estess Law Group, Beavercreek OH Okun, Megan M., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

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www.rogersgreenberg.com Kirkland, James R., Kirkland & Sommers Co., Dayton OH Pg. S-6

Smith, Zachary D., Zachary D. Smith, Cincinnati OH

Webb, Mark Donald, Smith Meier & Webb, Springboro OH

Beauchamp, Jessica L., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH Brueckner, Kourtney P., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3 Cochran, Emily, Graydon Head & Ritchey, Fort Mitchell KY Evans, Shawn M., Goldberg Evans, Cincinnati OH Goldberg, Trista, Goldberg Evans, Cincinnati OH Ireland, Joseph T., Russell & Ireland Law Group, Covington KY

ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-2.

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 Knauf, Kyle R., Hoffman Walker & Knauf, Florence KY Koop, Chad G., Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-241-0500 Lamping, Richard E., Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH Levy, Danielle L., Essig & Evans, Cincinnati OH Link, Diana M., Beth Silverman & Associates, Cincinnati OH McCollum, Olivia B., Mabjish Law, Covington KY Mesaros, Adam R., Mesaros Law Office, Centerville OH Millard, Melissa Thompson, Barbara J. Howard Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-421-7300 Pg. S-9 Moser, Kevin J., Kevin Moser Law, Fort Mitchell KY Nestheide, Maggie M., Beth Silverman & Associates, Cincinnati OH Nidiffer, Justin C., Kirkland & Sommers Co., Dayton OH Oad, Pawan, The Law Firm of Droder & Miller, Cincinnati OH Overmann, Jennifer Scholl, Overmann Family Law, Fort Mitchell KY

Sluk, Emily, Law Office of Emily Sluk, Dayton OH Thudium, Laura E., Beth Silverman & Associates, Cincinnati OH

Rouse, Thomas L., Attorney and Counselor at Law, Fort Mitchell KY

Tibbs, Daryle C., Tibbs Law Office, Cincinnati OH

Saxton, Jonathan P., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH

Worth, Matthew J., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH

Sergent, Gary J., O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck, Crestview Hills KY

Zemmelman, Rebecca, Essig & Evans, Cincinnati OH

Shipp, Jeff C., JSB Attorneys, Fort Mitchell KY Sidebottom, Shane C., Ziegler & Schneider, Covington KY

GENERAL LITIGATION

Stachler, John H., StachlerHarmon, Dayton OH

SUPER LAWYERS Britt, Kent A., Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease, Cincinnati OH

Stachler, Thomas L., Pinales Stachler Young & Burrell Co., Cincinnati OH

Bruns, Thomas B., Bruns Connell Vollmar & Armstrong, Cincinnati OH

Vollmar, T. Andrew, Bruns Connell Vollmar & Armstrong, Dayton OH Pg. S-6

Connell, Kevin C., Bruns Connell Vollmar & Armstrong, Dayton OH

RISING STARS

Eberly, David A., Eberly McMahon Copetas, Cincinnati OH

Geiger, Sarah Vonderbrink, KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Gilligan, Louis F., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Gilley, R. Samuel, Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Gustavson, William M., Attorney at Law, Cincinnati OH

Voelker, Brandon, Gatlin Voelker, Covington KY

Kamp, David P., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Pieczonka, Nick J., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

Satariano, Anthony C., Ferguson Legal Group, Xenia OH

Martins, Paul B., Helmer Martins Tate & Garrett Co., Cincinnati OH

Worth, Jessica L., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH

Siemann, Serah, Freking Myers & Reul, Dayton OH

Phillips, John H., Phillips Law Firm, Cincinnati OH

Sams, Craig, Kirkland & Sommers Co., West Chester OH

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Gillen, Stephen E., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-707-0470 Pg. S-17

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SUPER LAWYERS Colvin, Adam D., Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Dirr, David, DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY

SUPER LAWYERS Harrison, Gregory A., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

Humphrey, Thomas W., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-241-2324 Pg. S-17

Kyle, Kimberly, Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH

Krafte, Lori E., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-241-2324 Pg. S-17

McLaughlin, John F., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH Nolan, II, James P., Rolfes Henry Co., Cincinnati OH

IMMIGRATION SUPER LAWYERS Benson, Matthew L., Bartlett & Weigle Co., Cincinnati OH Hollis, III, Charles F., The Hollis Law Firm, Cincinnati OH

Marrero, Michael A., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH

Sarge, Carmen C., Rolfes Henry Co., Cincinnati OH

Remaklus, Theodore R., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-241-2324 Pg. S-17

Wagner, Jared A., Green & Green, Dayton OH

Robbins, Eric M., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH

RISING STARS Craven, Matthew F.X., Rolfes Henry Co., Cincinnati OH

Somers, Blake P., Blake P. Somers, Cincinnati OH

McCune, Zachary F., Rolfes Henry Co., Cincinnati OH

Weigle, Douglas S., Bartlett & Weigle Co., Cincinnati OH

Robinson, Donielle, Freund Freeze & Arnold, West Chester OH

RISING STARS Korneeva, Anna A., The Law Firm of Anna Korneeva, Cincinnati OH

Jenei, Stephen R., Jenei, Cincinnati OH

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Shufflebarger, Carrie A., Thompson Hine, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Besl, April L., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH Conklin, Elizabeth A., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Czanik, Alexander S., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Earle, Ashley J., Calfee Halter & Griswold, Cincinnati OH

Lyons, Catha Nicol, Larson Lyons & Al-Hamdani, Dayton OH

SUPER LAWYERS Dreitler, Joseph R., Dreitler True, Milford OH

Fitzgerald II, David A., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-241-2324 Pg. S-17

Perelmuter, Yanky, Perelmuter Law, Cincinnati OH

Gaunt, Karen K., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6

Flynn, Kevin P., Baker & Hostetler, Cincinnati OH

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION SUPER LAWYERS Ahrens, Gregory F., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-241-2324 Pg. S-17 Bellamy, Glenn D., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-241-2324 Pg. S-17 Bennett, John F., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Schatz, Brett A., Wood Herron & Evans, Cincinnati OH, 513-241-2324 Pg. S-17 RISING STARS Davis, Govinda M., Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati OH

INTERNATIONAL RISING STARS Zhang, Jing, Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 LAND USE/ZONING SUPER LAWYERS McCarthy, Daniel J., McCarthy Law Office, Cincinnati OH Tepe, Jr., Thomas M., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Ryan, Kathleen Farro, Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH

Yeager, Stephen M., Patsfall Yeager & Pflum, Cincinnati OH, 513-721-4500

STEPHEN M. YEAGER PATSFALL, YEAGER & PFLUM, LLC Cincinnati • 513-721-4500

www.pyplaw.com

Zahniser, David W., Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Fort Mitchell KY RISING STARS Kendall, Gregory, Porter Rennie Woodard Kendall, Cincinnati OH

MEDIA AND ADVERTISING RISING STARS Kulka, Kellie A., Graydon, Cincinnati OH

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Acciani, Henry D., O’Connor Acciani & Levy Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-842-1901 Pg. S-13

SUPER LAWYERS Jahnke, Mark J., Katz Teller, Cincinnati OH

Allen, Eric P., Rittgers & Rittgers, Lebanon OH, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3

Moeddel, Michael J., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Starkey, J. Shane, Thompson Hine, Cincinnati OH

Allen, William P., Casper & Casper, Middletown OH

Steiner, Edward E., Squire Patton Boggs, Cincinnati OH

Beirne, Patrick J., The Lawrence Firm, Covington KY

RISING STARS Bextermueller, Ross J., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

Busald, E. André, Busald Funk Zevely, Florence KY

Hurley, Michael B., Calfee Halter & Griswold, Cincinnati OH Monk, Aaron, Kohnen & Patton, Cincinnati OH

Day, Stephanie M., Beckman Weil Shepardson, Cincinnati OH De Villiers, Alison, Beckman Weil Shepardson, Cincinnati OH Dunphy, Patrick K., Falke & Dunphy, Dayton OH

MILITARY/VETERANS LAW RISING STARS Kinman, Maxwell D., Alexander Wagner & Kinman, Mason OH

Dyer, Michael, Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz, Dayton OH Fessler, David F., Fessler Schneider & Grimme, Fort Thomas KY Gilday, Anne L., The Lawrence Firm, Covington KY Gilday, Anne L., The Lawrence Firm, Cincinnati OH

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Garvey, III, John J., Garvey Shearer Nordstrom, Fort Mitchell KY Glassman, Thomas F., Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp Co., Cincinnati OH Heather, Timothy P., Benjamin Heather Iaciofano & Bitter, Cincinnati OH Moore, Christopher L., Schroeder Maundrell Barbiere & Powers, Mason OH Patsfall, Stephen J., Patsfall Yeager & Pflum, Cincinnati OH, 513-721-4500

STEPHEN J. PATSFALL PATSFALL, YEAGER & PFLUM, LLC Cincinnati • 513-721-4500

www.pyplaw.com

Sloan, David B., O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck, Crestview Hills KY Trombetta, Patricia J., Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp Co., Cincinnati OH Wais, Natalie M. E., Young & Alexander Co., Cincinnati OH

Godbey, Mark E., Godbey Law, Cincinnati OH Goodson, Brett, Goodson & Co., Cincinnati OH Hall, Michael S., Law Offices of Michael S. Hall, Cincinnati OH Hilgeman, John (Jack) R., Cowan & Hilgeman, Dayton OH Ignozzi, Kenneth J., Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz, Dayton OH Intili, Thomas J., Intili Group, Dayton OH Jackson, Christopher L., Law Office of Christopher L. Jackson, Covington KY Kathman, Jr., William J., Busald Funk Zevely, Florence KY Lawrence, Justin L., Lawrence & Associates, Fort Mitchell KY Levy, Barry D., O’Connor Acciani & Levy Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-241-7111 Pg. S-13 Mahoney, Dennis C., O’Connor Acciani & Levy Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-241-7111 Pg. S-13 Mann, Doug, Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz, Dayton OH CONTINUED ON PAGE S-18

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Mullins, Scott, Scott Mullins & Co., Cincinnati OH Napier, Mark W., Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH Posey, William A., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6 Saltzer, Michael A., Kisling Nestico & Redick, Cincinnati OH, 513-221-0499

MICHAEL A. SALTZER KISLING NESTICO & REDICK LLC Cincinnati • 513-221-0499

www.knrlegal.com

Sanders, Delana S., Delana Sanders, Crescent Springs KY Sanders, Justin A., Rittgers & Rittgers, Florence KY, 513-932-2115 Pg. S-3 Smalley, John A., Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz, Dayton OH Summe, Nicholas, Summe & Summe, Covington KY Taliaferro, III, Philip (Phil), Taliaferro Carran & Hampton, Covington KY Tsarnas, Nomiki, Kisling Nestico & Redick, Dayton OH, 937-427-4048

NOMIKI TSARNAS KISLING NESTICO & REDICK LLC Dayton • 937-427-4048

www.knrlegal.com

Turner, James Ryan, Dallas & Turner, Florence KY Wright, Michael L., Wright & Schulte, Dayton OH Zugelter, Carl W., Law Offices of Carl W. Zugelter, Amelia OH RISING STARS Britt, Cory D., O’Connor Acciani & Levy Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-241-7111 Pg. S-13 Cowherd, Colby, O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck, Crestview Hills KY Dall, Thomas J., The Law Offices of Blake R. Maislin, Cincinnati OH

Richards, Rhys J., The Richards Firm, Hamilton OH Stuckey, Nathan, The Stuckey Firm, Springfield OH Summe, Martin S., Summe & Summe, Covington KY Titgemeyer, Brian, Brian L. Titgemeyer, Newport KY Tripp, Peter A., Lawrence & Associates, Fort Mitchell KY Vervoort, J. Michael, The Stuckey Firm, Springfield OH

Doan, Steve, Steve Doan Law, Erlanger KY Gile, Eric, Merk & Gile Law, Newport KY Hodges, Joshua D., Kruger & Hodges, Hamilton OH Homandberg, LeAnna, Russell & Ireland Law Group, Covington KY Jones, David M., Jones Kahan Law, Cincinnati OH Lazares, Gus J., Rittgers & Rittgers, Cincinnati OH, 513-932-7375 Pg. S-3 Lipuma, Austin, Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH Merk, Spencer, Merk & Gile Law, Newport KY Morgan, Michael J., Morgan Smith Porter, Covington KY Penrose, Stuart W., Minnillo Law Group Co., Cincinnati OH Persinger, Jason M., Gregory S. Young Co., Cincinnati OH

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Adkinson, Patrick K., Adkinson Law, Dayton OH Blasik-Miller, Susan, Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH Pg. S-4, S-5, S-6 Calderhead, David C., Calderhead Lockemeyer & Peschke, Loveland OH Pg. S-6 DeBra, Joshua F., Calderhead Lockemeyer & Peschke, Loveland OH Evans, Thomas M., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6 Foley, Michael P., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH Franckewitz, Stephanie P., Calderhead Lockemeyer & Peschke, Loveland OH Goldwasser, Brian D., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH Haviland, John Francis, Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH Hines, Jeffrey M., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6 Houston, Ellen M., DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY Kramer, David, DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY Krisher, II, Howard P., Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH Lockemeyer, David S., Calderhead Lockemeyer & Peschke, Loveland OH Lyon, Michael F., Lindhorst & Dreidame Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-421-6630 Pg. S-4, S-6, S-18 McCartney, Paul W., Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp Co., Cincinnati OH Peschke, Joel L., Calderhead Lockemeyer & Peschke, Loveland OH Pg. S-4, S-6 Vollman, Paul J., Lindhorst & Dreidame Co., Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Enzweiler, Michael J., DBL Law, Crestview Hills KY Turner-Woolley, Meredith, Freund Freeze & Arnold, Dayton OH Wilfong, Elizabeth, Bieser Greer & Landis, Dayton OH

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Braden, Roger N., Braden & Associates, Florence KY

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 Hendy, Penny U., Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery, Fort Mitchell KY

Nakajima, W. Matthew, Rittgers & Rittgers, Cincinnati OH, 513-932-7375 Pg. S-3

Patterson, William J., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19

Holschuh, Jr., John D., Santen & Hughes, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6

Schanher, Seth, Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz, Dayton OH

Russell, W. Scott, The Law Offices of W. Scott Russell, Mason OH

Lawrence, Jennifer L., The Lawrence Firm, Covington KY Lewis, Robert D., The Lawrence Firm, Covington KY Moore, Daniel N., The Moore Law Firm, Cincinnati OH, 513-232-2000 Pg. S-7 O’Keefe, Stephen P., The O’Keefe Firm, Dayton OH Pera, Marc G., Crandall & Pera Law, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-4, S-6 Powers, Todd M., Schroeder Maundrell Barbiere & Powers, Mason OH Sanders, Robert E., The Sanders Law Firm, Covington KY Smith, Mark B., Mark B. Smith Co., Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Harp, Kara M., The Lawrence Firm, Covington KY Harp, Kara M., The Lawrence Firm, Cincinnati OH Lawrence, Lindsay A., Rittgers & Rittgers, Cincinnati OH, 513-932-7375 Pg. S-3

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Cosgrove, Paul “P.J.”, Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE SUPER LAWYERS Jonson, George D., Montgomery Jonson, Cincinnati OH

Schaeffer, Alan B., Pickrel Schaeffer and Ebeling, Dayton OH Woebkenberg, Thomas M., Wood + Lamping, Cincinnati OH

Pyper, Thomas H., Pyper & Associates, Dayton OH

RISING STARS Barrowman III, Charles “Trey”, Thomson Law Co., Milford OH

Zaring, Lisa M., Montgomery Jonson, Cincinnati OH

Bennie, Jonathan C., Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co., Cincinnati OH Bock, Jennifer S., Bock Legal Services, Bellbrook OH

REAL ESTATE

Ferguson, Andrew J., Keating Muething & Klekamp, Cincinnati OH

SUPER LAWYERS Barlow, Anthony M., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH

Groeschen, Christopher J., Graydon, Cincinnati OH

Bickel, Anthony J., DBL Law, Cincinnati OH Callan, Sean P., Manley Burke, Cincinnati OH Flagel, Todd J., Flagel & Papakirk, Cincinnati OH

Hartman, Jonathan, Cuni Ferguson & LeVay Co., Cincinnati OH Houston, Christopher S. (Kit), Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH

Herndon, Richard D., Griffin Fletcher & Herndon, Cincinnati OH

Johnstone, Ricardo Lee, Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co., Cincinnati OH

Hunt, Stephen R., Aronoff Rosen & Hunt, Cincinnati OH

Lagos, Argeri, Lagos & Lagos, Springfield OH

Kadish, Scott P., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Kreider, Kenneth P., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

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Erny, Frederick M., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Green, K.C., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Heis, Jennifer Snyder, Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Ney, Peter L., Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis, Cincinnati OH Peck, Jeffrey F., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Pg. S-6 Rennie, Doug, Porter Rennie Woodard Kendall, Cincinnati OH Suffern, Michael J., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH Thomas, Joseph P., Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Bickley, Maureen A., Frost Brown Todd, Cincinnati OH Stoll, Elaine, Ulmer & Berne, Cincinnati OH

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF SUPER LAWYERS Abaray, Janet G., Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, Cincinnati OH, 513-852-5600 Pg. S-5, S-6 Rabourn, D. Arthur, D. Arthur Rabourn, Cincinnati OH Tregre, Jr., Calvin S., The Tregre Firm, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Harman, David, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, Cincinnati OH, 513-852-5600 Pg. S-5 SUPER LAWYERS OHIO & KENTUCKY / CINCINNATI 2022

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OHIO & KENTUCKY CINCINNATI 2022 REAL ESTATE RISING STARS CONT’D FROM PAGE S-19

Sollmann, Scott A., Schroeder Maundrell Barbiere & Powers, Mason OH

Rieman, Michael A., Dungan & Lefevre Co., Troy OH

Supinger, Emily T., Strauss Troy Co., Cincinnati OH

Swick, Steven W., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19 Volck, William A., Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co., Cincinnati OH, 513-533-2700 Pg. S-19

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION SUPER LAWYERS Stedronsky, Gary T., Ennis Britton Co., Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Heidrich, Erin M., Freking Myers & Reul, Cincinnati OH Kamrass, Micah E., Manley Burke, Cincinnati OH Linder, Ilana, Manley Burke, Cincinnati OH Stuckey, Jason R., Bricker & Eckler, Cincinnati OH Wessendorf-Wortman, Erin M., Ennis Britton Co., Cincinnati OH

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE RISING STARS Hayes, Patrick D., Calfee Halter & Griswold, Cincinnati OH Left to Right: Margo L. Grubbs*, Jennifer B. Landry

Westfall, Allison A., KMK Law, Cincinnati OH

*Selected to Super Lawyers

SECURITIES LITIGATION Our mission is to provide our clients strong legal advocacy combined with individualized guidance and caring legal counsel. Our goal is to assist clients with whatever legal needs may arise, with a focus on family law, criminal law, personal injury, estate planning and probate. Our combined years of experience as litigators has prepared us for any challenges that our client may face in providing assistance to remove the burden from our client’s shoulders.

Grubbs & Landry, PLLC 334 Beechwood Rd. Suite 503 Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 PH: 859-341-2500 FX: 859-341-2344 Margo@GrubbsLaw.com Jennifer@GrubbsLaw.com

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SUPER LAWYERS Cummins, James R., Cummins Law, Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Bules, David T., Calfee Halter & Griswold, Cincinnati OH

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SUPER LAWYERS Ahlers, Edward C., Crowley Ahlers & Roth Co., Cincinnati OH RISING STARS Gravunder, Brian, Hoglund & Mrozik, Dayton OH

RISING STARS Parcels, Breanne, Gorman Veskauf Henson & Wineberg, Springfield OH

TAX SUPER LAWYERS Gatherwright, Jennifer M., Gatherwright Freeman & Associates, Crescent Springs KY

TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS RISING STARS Heck, Zachary, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Dayton OH

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME RISING STARS Jolley, Tyler, Roetzel & Andress, Cincinnati OH

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SUPER LAWYERS Brill, Jennifer M., Graydon, Cincinnati OH Bruestle, Eric G., Roetzel & Andress, Cincinnati OH Cohen, Edward, Clements Taylor Butkovich & Cohen, Cincinnati OH Duran, Samuel M., Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati OH Jones, H. Douglas, JSB Attorneys, Fort Mitchell KY Korte, David C., Coolidge Wall Co., Dayton OH Lounsbury, Joshua R., Coolidge Wall Co., Dayton OH Mazzei, Stephen S., Young Reverman & Mazzei Co., Cincinnati OH Miller, Todd T., Todd Miller Law, Dayton OH Newman, Mark L., Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co., Cincinnati OH

Kraft, Martin J., Elk & Elk Co., Cincinnati OH

Scott, Donald K., Hochman & Plunkett Co., Dayton OH

Walter, Robert C., Horenstein Nicholson & Blumenthal, Dayton OH

Sommer III, L. Frederick, Horenstein Nicholson & Blumenthal, Dayton OH

STATE, LOCAL & MUNICIPAL SUPER LAWYERS Barbiere, Lawrence E., Schroeder Maundrell Barbiere & Powers, Mason OH

Taylor, Catharin R., Clements Taylor Butkovich & Cohen, Cincinnati OH Waite, Jeffrey, The Law Office of Jeffrey Waite Co., Cincinnati OH Weisser, Mark B., Weisser and Wolf, Cincinnati OH Wolf, Scott A., Weisser and Wolf, Cincinnati OH

Burke, Timothy M., Manley Burke, Cincinnati OH McHugh, Stephen M., Coolidge Wall Co., Dayton OH Phillips, Scott D., Frost Brown Todd, West Chester OH

RISING STARS White, Abigail K., Auman Mahan & Furry, Dayton OH

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SORTED ALPHABETICALLY Selected to Super Lawyers

ROBERT W. BUECHNER BUECHNER HAFFER MEYERS & KOENIG CO., LPA 221 East 4th Street Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-4357 Fax: 513-977-4361 rbuechner@bhmklaw.com www.bhmklaw.com

Selected to Super Lawyers

Selected to Super Lawyers

CHRISSY DUNN DUTTON

ROBERT J. GEHRING BUECHNER HAFFER MEYERS & KOENIG CO., LPA

BUECHNER HAFFER MEYERS & KOENIG CO., LPA

221 East 4th Street Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-579-1500 Fax: 513-977-4361 rgehring@bhmklaw.com www.bhmklaw.com

221 East 4th Street Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-579-1500 Fax: 513-977-4361 cdutton@bhmklaw.com www.bhmklaw.com

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS TAX

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE FAMILY LAW BUSINESS LITIGATION

BUSINESS LITIGATION CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE GENERAL LITIGATION

Robert W. Buechner is Chairman Emeritus of the law firm of Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., LPA in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Michigan Law School and has earned the prestigious CLU and ChFC designations from the American College. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers list since 2009 and is certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. Nationally recognized as an authority on tax and financial matters, Mr. Buechner has authored 20 articles and seven books. He has also spoken at the Million Dollar Roundtable and nine CLU Institutes.

Chrissy Dunn Dutton is an attorney who represents clients in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Ms. Dutton is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2022. Ms. Dutton chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law and graduated in 2005. She represents clients with civil litigation defense, family law, business litigation, creditor debtor rights, general litigation and real estate. Being selected to Super Lawyers is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of a Super Lawyers honoree, Chrissy Dunn Dutton has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.

Robert J. Gehring joined the law firm of Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig Co., LPA in 2015. Prior to that he was a partner with Crabbe, Brown and James, LLP in Cincinnati. He has practiced in Cincinnati for over 40 years. He concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, appellate practice, insurance law, business litigation, professional malpractice, governmental liability, civil rights law and mediation. He is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Selected to Super Lawyers

Selected to Super Lawyers

Selected to Super Lawyers

JOHN L. HEILBRUN

TODD V. MCMURTRY

ROBERT J. MEYERS

THE LAW OFFICE OF JOHN HEILBRUN

HEMMER DEFRANK WESSELS, PLLC

BUECHNER HAFFER MEYERS & KOENIG CO., LPA

FAMILY LAW

BUSINESS LITIGATION MEDIA AND ADVERTISING PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: PLAINTIFF

FAMILY LAW BUSINESS LITIGATION ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

Attorney John L. Heilbrun’s practice focuses solely on family law. He has more than 35 years of experience representing Ohio residents in dissolution/divorce matters, including parenting issues, property division and spousal support.

Although Mr. Heilbrun has extensive experience in both litigation and the collaborative process, he is a strong advocate of the collaborative process. The collaborative process is a non-adversarial process used by couples who seek to avoid the time, distress and damage that often results from adversarial court proceedings. Understanding that family-related legal issues are often emotionally challenging, Mr. Heilbrun provides compassionate, strong and knowledgeable representation.

Todd McMurtry is skilled at resolving disputes, whether through litigation, arbitration, mediation or negotiation, in state or federal court, and for plaintiffs or defendants. He has tried to conclusion and through appeals a wide variety of business and personal lawsuits. Whether arguing a motion to dismiss to the court or a closing argument to a jury, his goal is to provide a simple yet persuasive story that supports his client’s position.

Mr. McMurtry is a pragmatist; every bit of advice he gives is geared to maximize his client’s goals. His practice focuses on First Amendment, defamation, social media, plaintiff’s legal malpractice and business divorce. He is interested only in cases with significant damages or of broad public interest.

Bob Meyers handles all aspects of family law including divorces, domestic relations disputes, custody and support issues, juvenile court and parenting and support matters and adoptions. He has substantial experience handling divorce cases involving spousal and child support issues, custody cases and complex business valuations. Bob also represents privately-held businesses in general corporate practice and transactions, and assists families in estate planning and succession planning. In addition, Bob handles civil trials and appeals of business, construction and real estate disputes.

9403 Kenwood Road Suite B-110 Cincinnati, OH 45242 Tel: 513-321-3940 Fax: 513-321-3929 john@johnheilbrun.com www.johnheilbrun.com

Selected to Super Lawyers

250 Grandview Drive Suite 500 Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 Tel: 859-344-1188 Fax: 859-578-3869 tmcmurtry@hemmerlaw.com www.hemmerlaw.com

Selected to Super Lawyers

JOHN L. O’SHEA

BRIAN R. REDDEN

COHEN, TODD, KITE & STANFORD, LLC

BUECHNER HAFFER MEYERS & KOENIG CO., LPA

250 East Fifth Street Suite 2350 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-300-4012 Fax: 513-241-4495 joshea@ctks.com www.ctks.com

221 East 4th Street Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-579-1500 Fax: 513-977-4361 rmeyers@bhmklaw.com www.bhmklaw.com

Selected to Rising Stars

BRETT M. RENZENBRINK BUECHNER HAFFER MEYERS & KOENIG CO., LPA

221 East 4th Street Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-357-4351 Fax: 513-977-4361 bredden@bhmklaw.com www.bhmklaw.com

221 East 4th Street Suite 2300 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Tel: 513-579-1500 Fax: 513-977-4361 brenzenbrink@bhmklaw.com www.bhmklaw.com

CRIMINAL DEFENSE BUSINESS LITIGATION CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE BUSINESS LITIGATION EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

BUSINESS/CORPORATE BUSINESS LITIGATION

John O’Shea practices in all areas of litigation with particular emphasis on criminal, white-collar and DUI/OVI defense; and civil litigation involving municipal law, business law and serious personal injury and wrongful death claims in both state and federal court. Before joining the firm in 1994, John served as an assistant prosecutor in the Juvenile, Municipal, and Common Pleas Court trial divisions of the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. During that time, John was also appointed by the Ohio Attorney General to serve as a special prosecutor for the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. After joining the firm, John was twice appointed as a special prosecutor by the Hamilton County Courts.

Focused primarily on advocating for and protecting privately owned businesses, Mr. Redden offers comprehensive representation in all aspects of commercial/business law and litigation. He seeks to protect a company’s assets and interests while at the same time developing strategies to mitigate the risk of legal issues and promote business growth. He has defended clients against lawsuits and employment practices violations, brought and defended trade secret matters, and litigated a wide variety of business matters. As an adviser, he counsels business leaders on topics such as employment policies, negotiating agreements, and transactional disputes.

Brett Renzenbrink is a greater Cincinnati-based advocate and shareholder of Buechner Haffer Meyers & Koenig who acts as outside Chief Legal Officer for privately-held businesses. Brett acts as outside CLO for a number of start-ups, emerging and established Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky organizations of all sizes (from single member LLC start-ups to companies with nine-figure annual revenue and hundreds of employees). In this role, Brett adds accretive value to his client-partner’s growth, while forecasting blind spots and mitigating risk.

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PETER J. STERN TRIHEALTH HAND SURGERY SPECIALISTS - CLIFTON, 538 Oak St., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 961-4263

JAMES H. ESSELL OHC, 4777 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (888) 649-4800

SUZANNE M. PARTRIDGE OHC, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (888) 649-4800

CARL J. FICHTENBAUM UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8585

JOEL I. SORGER BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8099 Cornell Rd., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 354-3700

JENNIFER WALL FORRESTER UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8585

PATRICK J. WARD OHC, 4350 Malsbary Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (888) 649-4800 DAVID M. WATERHOUSE OHC, 4350 Malsbary Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (888) 649-4800

MICHAEL D. WIGTON BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 463 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 354-3700

IRFAN FIRDAUS, D.O. THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY, 4460 Red Bank Expy., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 321-4333

MARK J. YUHAS ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8734 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 232-2663

DANIEL FLORA ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - FT. THOMAS MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, 85 N. Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 572-3298

TRISHA WISE-DRAPER UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8500

WENJING ZENG BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 538 Oak St., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 354-3700

DOUGLAS FLORA ST. ELIZABETH CANCER CARE - EDGEWOOD, 1 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-4000

STEPHEN P. BEERMAN TRIHEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Floor 7, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-3452

HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

SHUCHI GULATI UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8500

JANEE BEY TRIHEALTH HOSPITALISTS, 10500 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-2358

FAISAL ADHAMI TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GS INFUSION CENTER OXFORD, 110 N. Poplar St., Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 853-1300 MARK T. ANDOLINA TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 853-1300 MAHMOUD CHARIF UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8500 REKHA CHAUDHARY UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 201, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8500 DAVID JAMES DRAPER TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER WESTERN RIDGE, 6949 Good Samaritan Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 853-1300 D. RANDOLPH DROSICK OHC, 601 Ivy Gateway, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (888) 649-4800

AMIE JACKSON TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER WESTERN RIDGE, 6949 Good Samaritan Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 853-1300 PRASAD R. KUDALKAR OHC, 3050 Mack Rd., Suite 300, Fairfield, OH 45014, (888) 649-4800 BENJAMIN KURITZKY TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER THOMAS CENTER, 10506 Montgomery Rd., Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 853-1300 KURT P. LEUENBERGER OHC, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (888) 649-4800 OLUGBENGA OLOWOKURE UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8500 ANDREW J. PARCHMAN TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN INFUSION CENTER WESTERN RIDGE, 6949 Good Samaritan Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 853-1300

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CHRISTOPHER L. CHADWELL THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HOSPITALIST/ NOCTURNISTS, 2139 Auburn Ave., Room 6162, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2410 JUSTIN D. HELD UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-7581

INFECTIOUS DISEASE STEPHEN P. BLATT TRIHEALTH INFECTIOUS DISEASES - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 315, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 624-0999 JOHN M. CAFARDI THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite A44, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2791 VIDYA DEVARAJAN INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS OF N.KY, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 254, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 344-1512

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SCOTT R. FRIEDSTROM TRIHEALTH INFECTIOUS DISEASES - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 315, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 624-0999 RICHARD P. GOODMAN MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 4760 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 735-1529 PAMPOSH KAUL UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8585 THOMAS D. LAMARRE JR. THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite A44, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2791 ANAR SHASHANK PATEL TRIHEALTH INFECTIOUS DISEASES - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 315, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 624-0999 JOHN C. PETERSON INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS OF N.KY, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 254, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 344-1512 DORA SAVANI INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS OF N.KY, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 254, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 344-1512 EMILY M. SIMPSON MERCY HEALTH - ANDERSON INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 7502 State Rd., Suite 2290, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 735-1529 A. GEORGE SMULIAN CINCINNATI VA MEDICAL CENTER, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 861-3100 RAVINDHAR VODELA MERCY HEALTH - WEST INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 735-1529 PATRICIA G. YOUNG THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite A44, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2791

INTERNAL MEDICINE MARC A. ALEXANDER TRIHEALTH - QUEEN CITY PHYSICIANS - WESTERN HILLS IM, 6350 Glenway Ave., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 481-3400 AHMAD ANJAK UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000 LAUREN ASHBROOK UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 8000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7880 SALIM A. BAKALI BAKALI MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC, 3035 Hamilton Mason Rd., Suite 103, Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 863-3999 BARRY A. BROOK MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD INTERNAL MEDICINE, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 111, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 686-4840 JESSICA K. CASSADY TRIHEALTH - QUEEN CITY PHYSICIANS - HYDE PARK IM, 2753 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 246-8000 G. STEPHEN CLEVES TRIHEALTH - QUEEN CITY PHYSICIANS - HYDE PARK IM, 2753 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 246-8000 LEANN COBERLY UC HEALTH, 3130 Highland Ave., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-4503 MARY DUCK ROBERTSHAW UC HEALTH, 3590 Lucille Dr., Suite 1400, Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513) 475-7370 MICHAEL J. GEIGER ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS, 334 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 578-3400 DEBORAH A. GERDES MY DOCTOR, LLC, 9050 Montgomery Rd., Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 631-6963 PARAMESWARAN HARIHARAN CLERMONT INTERNISTS ASSOCIATES INC., 2055 Hospital Dr., Suite 300, Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 732-0663 CHRISTOPHER HEEB ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - CRESTVIEW HILLS INTERNAL MEDICINE AND PEDIATRICS, 334 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 200, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-0288

NATALIE JACOBS UC HEALTH, 3590 Lucille Dr., Suite 1400, Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513) 475-7370 LOTFI F. MAMLOUK MEDICINE INPATIENT GROUP, 8050 Beckett Center Dr., Suite 108, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 618-7430 BRADLEY MATHIS UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 8000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7880 YVETTE NEIROUZ TRIHEALTH WOMEN’S KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 4100, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 853-7555 JOHN M. PIERSMA INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF CINCINNATI, 2727 Madison Rd., Suite 205, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 854-0100 JOHN R. SCHRODER THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - PRIMARY CARE, 3805 Edwards Rd., Suite 130, Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 564-3960 ERIC WARM UC HEALTH, 3130 Highland Ave., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-4503 MATTHEW G. WITSKEN MERCY HEALTH - WESTSIDE INTERNAL MEDICINE, 5525 Marie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 981-5463

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE KRISTIN H. COPPAGE TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200 EMILY DEFRANCO, D.O. UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Floor 4, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8248 MOUNIRA A. HABLI TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200 DONNA S. LAMBERS TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200 MICHAEL P. MARCOTTE TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200

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SAMANTHA H. MAST TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200

DANNA M. PREMER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4830

DAVID NELSON MCKINNEY MERCY HEALTH ANDERSON HOSPITAL, 7500 State Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 233-6410 WILLIAM T. SCHNETTLER TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200 CANDICE C. SNYDER UC HEALTH, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-1980 SAMMY TABBAH UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Floor 4, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8248 MEGAN MCKEE THOMAS TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Suite 867.2, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200 DEWARD H. VOSS TRIHEALTH - TRI-STATE MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-6200 CARRI WARSHAK UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Floor 1, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5239

NEONATAL AND PERINATAL MEDICINE TING TING FU CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-8267 RAGHEED KATKHUDA CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4830 STEPHANIE L. MERHAR CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 803-5180 VIVEK NARENDRAN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 803-0961

WARD R. RICE CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3149 STEFANIE RIDDLE CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

NEPHROLOGY FRANK J. ALBERS THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 7335 Yankee Rd., Suite 101, Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 217-5720 AHMAD ANJAK UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000 FARHAN ARIF MT. AUBURN NEPHROLOGY, INC., 8260 Pine Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 841-0222 LATOYA BRATHWAITE UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8525 MEGAN CAROWAY MT. AUBURN NEPHROLOGY, INC., 8260 Pine Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 841-0222 RITCHE CHIU NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF SOUTHWESTERN OHIO, 3090 McBride Ct., Suite B, Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 863-8212 MANDEEP GILL NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF GREATER CINCINNATI, 4665 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 101, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-3500 JOHN HERGENROTHER THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 404, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-5630 SHAOMING HUANG TRIHEALTH POPULATION HEALTH ORGANIZATION, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 722, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 841-0222

AMIR IZHAR THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 365, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 758-1170 KOTAGAL KANT UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 6300, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8525 EMILY KENNER THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 830 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 202, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 341-6281 MUHAMMAD A. KHAN MT. AUBURN NEPHROLOGY, INC., 8260 Pine Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 841-0222 AMR N. MOUSSA THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 861-0800

NEUROLOGY TAMER Y. ABOU-ELSAAD MERCY HEALTH - ANDERSON NEUROLOGY, 7495 State Rd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 732-8377 JOSEPH BRODERICK UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 3000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8730 TY D. BROWN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - NEUROLOGY - CRESTVIEW HILLS, 2670 Chancellor Dr., Suite 100, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 957-0052 RICHARD C. CURRY III TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Floor 4, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 853-1300 CARA A. JACOB UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 3000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8730

BHARVI P. OZA-GAJERA UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 211, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8525

DANIEL KANTER UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 3000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8730

VISHESH PURI NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF GREATER CINCINNATI, 4665 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 101, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-3500

BRETT KISSELA UC HEALTH, 151 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 418-2500

BRIAN REVIS THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 11135 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 791-7572 SHAHZAD SAFDAR MT. AUBURN NEPHROLOGY, INC., 8260 Pine Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 841-0222 TAHIR SAJJAD THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 861-0800 ANTOINE L. SAMAHA THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 325, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 861-0800 ISAAC P. THOMAS THE KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER, 830 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 202, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 341-6281 ARSHDEEP TINDNI NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF GREATER CINCINNATI, 4665 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 101, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-3500

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ANGELA MORRISS UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 3000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8730

STEVEN C. BAILEY MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 544 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 916-7680 ROBERT J. BOHINSKI MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 JOSEPH CHENG UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8990 BRADFORD A. CURT MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 9075 Centre Pointe Dr., Suite 200, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 221-1100 VINCENT A. DINAPOLI MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 YAIR M. GOZAL MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 RANDALL J. HLUBEK MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 MICHAEL C. KACHMANN MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100

Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 BRADBURY SKIDMORE MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 544 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 916-7680 RYAN D. TACKLA MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 RONALD E. WARNICK MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 9075 Centre Pointe Dr., Suite 200, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 221-1100 MARIO ZUCCARELLO UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8990

NUCLEAR MEDICINE THOMAS ELUVATHINGAL UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-9024 BRUCE MAHONEY UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-9024 JENNIFER SCHELER UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-9024

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY MICHAEL BOLDT UC HEALTH, 3590 Lucille Dr., Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513) 475-8588

ROBERT WALTON NEEL IV UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 3000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8730

BRYAN M. KRUEGER MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100

OMAR MULLA OSSMANN TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - WEST CHESTER, 8040 Princeton Glendale Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 246-7000

GEORGE T. MANDYBUR MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100

BASSEL SALEM TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - MASON, 6010 S. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 246-7000

CHRISTOPHER MCPHERSON MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 6130 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 221-1100

BETH L. DEKTAS TRIHEALTH - SAMARITAN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 230, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 559-9411

MICHAEL SCHMERLER RIVERHILLS NEUROSCIENCE, 4805 Montgomery Rd., Suite 410, Cincinnati, OH 45212, (513) 612-1111

RANI M. NASSER UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 4100, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8990

MAUREEN DOWNING, D.O. UC HEALTH, 3130 Highland Ave., Floor 1, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5239

LAURA NGWENYA UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8990

SANDY LYNN GARDNER TRIHEALTH - SAMARITAN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 230, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 559-9411

JOHN WEBB ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - NEUROLOGY - CRESTVIEW HILLS, 2670 Chancellor Dr., Suite 100, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 957-0052

NEUROSURGERY NORBERTO ANDALUZ UC HEALTH, 7690 Discovery Dr., Suite 3400, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8990

CHARLES J. PRESTIGIACOMO UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8990 ANDREW J. RINGER MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300,

AMBERLY L. DAVIDSON TRIHEALTH - PREMIER OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 6350 Glenway Ave., Suite 401, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 246-4550

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TOP DOCTORS PRIYA GURSAHANEY UC HEALTH, 3590 Lucille Dr., Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45213, (513) 475-8588 LILY HAHN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - WOMEN’S HEALTH - BURLINGTON, 6105 First Financial Dr., Burlington, KY 41005, (859) 525-1846 ANDREA M. HAMEL UC HEALTH, 7700 University Dr., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 298-3000 TERRI L. HOOPES TRIHEALTH - SAMARITAN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 230, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 559-9411 MEGAN L. KESSLER TRIHEALTH WOMEN’S SERVICES FOR WOMEN, INC., 10475 Reading Rd., Suite 307, Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 563-2202 ELIZABETH LEROY TRIHEALTH - SAMARITAN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton

Ave., Suite 230, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 559-9411 ABBY LOFTUS-SMITH ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - WOMEN’S HEALTH NEWPORT/FT. THOMAS, 1400 N. Grand Ave, Newport, KY 41071, (859) 781-6222 MAMATA V. NARENDRAN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC., 3050 Mack Rd., Suite 375, Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 221-3800 LEANNE M. OLSHAVSKY THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 7545 Beechmont Ave., Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 564-1600 MEREDITH PENSAK UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Floor 3, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-6373 GERARD P. REILLY SEVEN HILLS WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTERS, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 481-5100

SARA G. RINALA TRIHEALTH WOMEN’S SERVICES FOR WOMEN, INC., 10475 Reading Rd., Suite 307, Cincinnati, OH 45241, (513) 563-2202

HISHAM H. ARAR CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 1945 CEI Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 654-2610

MABLE M. ROBERTS MT. AUBURN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 724, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 241-4774

ROBERT BENZA CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 10615 Montgomery Rd., Suite 202, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 561-5655

STEPHEN J. SCHUERMANN TRIHEALTH - SAMARITAN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - CLIFTON, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 230, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 559-9411

CHARLES J. BREEN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS, 7370 Turfway Rd., Florence, KY 41042, (859) 746-1990

MARIANNA C. VARDAKA TRIHEALTH WOMEN’S SERVICES - MARIANNA VARDAKA, M.D., 10495 Montgomery Rd., Suite 16, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 985-9017 REGINA RAE WHITFIELD KEKESSI TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-7000

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HAROON A. CHAUDHRY CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 563 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 858-6500 ALISON D. EARLY CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 5850 Innovation Dr., Middletown, OH 45005, (513) 654-2216 KARL C. GOLNIK CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 1945 CEI Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 654-2581

DANIEL J. HAMMER CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 10615 Montgomery Rd., Suite 202, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 654-2618 LAURA L. HANSON CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 1945 CEI Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 654-2581 DONALD T. HUDAK CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 6150 Radio Way, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 770-4020 SAIF JAWEED MIDWEST EYE CENTER, 4452 Eastgate Blvd., Suite 305, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 752-5700 LISA D. KELLY UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-5461 KAREN KLUGO CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 5240 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 745-9787 RADHIKA KUMAR CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 10615 Montgomery Rd., Suite

202, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 561-5655 LUKE B. LINDSELL CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 1945 CEI Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 654-2581 VIRGINIA A. MIRALDI UTZ CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 JEAN NOLL MIDWEST EYE CENTER, 2865 Chancellor Dr., Suite 210, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 331-6616 MICHAEL L. NORDLUND CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE, 1945 CEI Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 654-2581 JONATHAN M. PARGAMENT CINCINNATI EYE INSTITUTE VISION PARTNERS - UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, 1945 CEI Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242, (513) 654-2679

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JOSEPH D. THOMAS TRIHEALTH ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS INSTITUTE KENWOOD, 8311 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-2300

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M. SCOTT TRUE BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 3950 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 354-3700

BRYAN J. KROL ENT & ALLERGY SPECIALISTS, 40 N. Grand Ave., Suite 101, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 781-4900

JOHN D. WYRICK UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8690

SEAN LEWIS TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 246-7000

OTOLARYNGOLOGY COLLIN M. BURKART THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - EAR, NOSE & THROAT, 5885 Harrison Ave., Suite 3700, Cincinnati, OH 45248, (513) 421-5558 MARK D. DEUTSCH TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 2000, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000 MICHAEL DOMET ENT & ALLERGY SPECIALISTS, 40 N. Grand Ave., Suite 101, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 781-4900 ADAM D. GOODALE THE CHRIST HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER - LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, 6939 Cox Rd., Suite 260, Liberty Township, OH 45069, (513) 421-5558 CATHERINE K. HART CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER,

ERNEST C. MANDERS THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - EAR, NOSE & THROAT, 11140 Montgomery Rd., Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 421-5558 UMESH SURESH MARATHE TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 2000, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000 ANNA MARCINOW TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - WEST CHESTER, 8040 Princeton Glendale Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 853-9000 JOHN W. NURRE II TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - WESTERN RIDGE, 6949 Good Samaritan Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 853-9000

YASH PATIL UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Area F, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8400 PERRY POTEET ENT & ALLERGY SPECIALISTS, 40 N. Grand Ave., Suite 101, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 781-4900 RAVI N. SAMY UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 4400, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8400 ERIC L. SCHWETSCHENAU TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 2000, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000

BRIAN A. BRAITHWAITE BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 600 Rodeo Dr., Erlanger, KY 41018, (513) 354-3700 SIU FUNG (WILL) CHAN UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8282 ATUL CHANDOKE BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8099 Cornell Rd., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 354-3700 LAURA M. DEVITA UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8282

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PAIN MEDICINE HUMAM AKBIK CINCINNATI COMPREHENSIVE PAIN CENTER, 2818 Mack Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 900-0750 SAIRAM ATLURI INTERVENTIONAL SPINE SPECIALISTS, 7655 Five Mile Rd., Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 624-7525 C. DUANE BELLAMY THE CHRIST HOSPITAL, 2139 Auburn Ave., Level A, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-2482

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PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY STELLA M. DAVIES CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 JAMES I. GELLER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 TRENT R. HUMMEL CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 KASIANI C. MYERS CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 MAUREEN M. O’BRIEN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 803-1678 JOHN P. PERENTESIS CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 7777 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 636-8241 BRIAN K. TURPIN, D.O. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE REBECCA C. BRADY CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 LARA A. DANZIGERISAKOV CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-9101 ROBERT W. FRENCK JR. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

J. PAUL WILLGING CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4355

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JENNIFER L. HUGGINS CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 803-0649

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TRACY V. TING CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4676

DARCY A. KRUEGER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

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FRANCESCO T. MANGANO, D.O. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

JOSHUA K. SCHAFFZIN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-8492

JESSE M. SKOCH CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

KELLI C. DOMINICK CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 5642 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 636-3200

ELIZABETH P. SCHLAUDECKER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 803-5187

CHARLES B. STEVENSON CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4726

DANIEL A. NELSON CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

SUDHAKAR VADIVELU, D.O. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4726

SUZANNE J. SAMPANG CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 5642 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 636-3200

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY STEFANIE W. BENOIT CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4531

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DANIEL I. CHOO CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4355

STUART L. GOLDSTEIN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-2078

ALESSANDRO DE ALARCON CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4355

DAVID K. HOOPER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4531 MEREDITH P. SCHUH CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4531

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MELISSA P. DELBELLO UC HEALTH, 3120 Burnet Ave., Floor 4, Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 558-6663

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RAOUF S. AMIN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-6771

CHARLES M. MYER IV CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4355

DAN T. BENSCOTER, D.O. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

MICHAEL J. RUTTER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4355

BARBARA A. CHINI CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

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AARON P. GARRISON CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 MEERA KOTAGAL CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 FOONG-YEN LIM CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

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BETH RYMESKI, D.O. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200

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GREG M. TIAO CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4371

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DANIEL VON ALLMEN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4371

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PEDIATRICS (GENERAL) J. DAVID BAILEY IV ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - CRESTVIEW HILLS INTERNAL MEDICINE AND PEDIATRICS, 334 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 200, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 578-3400 JOSEPH M. BAILEY TRIHEALTH - QUEEN CITY PHYSICIANS - GLENWAY PEDIATRICS, 6350 Glenway Ave., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 246-8900 NICOLE R. BALDWIN NORTHEAST CINCINNATI PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES,

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e understand that good healthcare should be delivered one patient at a time.

Healthcare must be individualized for each patient, and we take the time to get to know each patient as an individual. There is no “one size fits all” approach to medicine.

Our entire staff at Tristate Arthritis and Rheumatology, from receptionists, nurses, medical assistants, physical therapists, to radiology technicians and insurance specialists are extensions of our doctors’ desire to be sensitive to our patients’ comfort and special needs. We treat our patients with the same dignity as we would anyone in our family.

Our office specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissue. We also specialize in treating conditions in which the immune system attacks the body, known as auto-immune disease. Rheumatic diseases can be complex and often change or evolve over time. Our doctors collaborate closely with our patients to identify the problem and design an individualized treatment program.

Since we are independent physicians, we are free to refer you to any physician or facility in the area that best meets your needs. Being independent physicians also allows for

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better integrated care. At Tristate Arthritis and Rheumatology, we believe that integrated care does not mean that all healthcare providers need to work for the same hospital network.

We have been in the Northern Kentucky community longer than any other rheumatology practice, and our established relationships with physicians in the Tristate area along with having no restrictions on referrals allow us to provide the best coordinated and integrated care available to you.

TOP DOCTORS INC., 11238 Cornell Park Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242, (513) 530-0200 CHRISTOPHER BOLLING PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES PSC 2865 Chancellor Dr. Suite 225, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-5400 BASHAR BOUSO KIDS CARE PC, 202 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (812) 539-2142

FIROZA (TASHA) FARUQUI, D.O. TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 3000, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000 DAWN MANFROY TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - ANDERSON, 7810 Five Mile Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 246-7000

WILLIAM DEBUYS PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES PSC, 2865 Chancellor Dr., Suite 225, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 341-5400

PIERRE P. MANFROY NORTHEAST CINCINNATI PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC., 11238 Cornell Park Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242, (513) 530-0200

KRISTEN M. DEMARCO TRIHEALTH - MADEIRA PEDIATRICS, 7829 Laurel Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45243, (513) 936-2150

JON R. MINZNER ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS, 334 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 578-3400

JENNIFER M. ERNST ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS, 334 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 578-3400

ANGELA M. RATH TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 3000, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000

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LIBBEY M. SPIESS TRIHEALTH - QUEEN CITY PHYSICIANS - GLENWAY PEDIATRICS, 6350 Glenway Ave., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 246-8900

DONALD P. CARRUTHERS MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 JENNIFER Y. CHUNG THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 11140 Montgomery Rd., Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 792-7441

DENISE M. WARRICK TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - ANDERSON, 7810 Five Mile Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 246-7000

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

LESTER S. DUPLECHAN UC HEALTH, 151 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 475-8730

JOHN BARTSCH BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700

TIMOTHY FOSTER UC HEALTH, 151 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 418-2500

JOHN BRANNAN BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 6480 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 354-3700 TIMOTHY M. BURNS, D.O. ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 560 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2663

MARK J. GODDARD DANIEL DRAKE CENTER FOR POST-ACUTE CARE, 151 W Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 475-8730 RACHEL L. HEBERLING THE CHRIST HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CENTER - FT. WRIGHT, 1955 Dixie Hwy., Suite K, Ft. Wright, KY 41011, (513) 792-7441

SHAHLA M. HOSSEINI UC HEALTH, 7690 Discovery Dr., Suite 3500, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-8730 ALBERTO MALDONADO BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700 MATTHEW M. MERZ MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 9075 Centre Pointe Dr., Suite 200, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 221-1100 TAMMY R. MUSOLINO TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - MASON, 6010 S. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 246-7000 MARC P. ORLANDO MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 DAVID W. PRUITT CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-7480

CHRISTINE N. SMITH TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 2000, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000 DAVID SOWER BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 600 Rodeo Dr., Erlanger, KY 41018, (513) 354-3700 ANGELA STILLWAGON, D.O. UC HEALTH, 151 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 475-8730 F. CLIFFORD VALENTIN ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 4355 Ferguson Dr., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 232-2663 STEVEN S. WUNDER MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 544 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 916-7680

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W. JOHN KITZMILLER UC HEALTH, 200 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8881 NEILENDU KUNDU MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 207, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 686-5392 LAWRENCE KURTZMAN KURTZMAN PLASTIC SURGERY, 5050 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 891-4440 ALLISON E. LIED HOLZAPFEL + LIED PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER + SKIN CARE, 8044 Montgomery Rd., Suite 230, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 984-3223

RYAN M. GOBBLE UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8881

MARK MANDELL-BROWN MANDELL-BROWN PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER, 10735 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 984-4700

AMY KITE UC HEALTH, 200 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8881

PETER J. MCKENNA PETER J. MCKENNA, M.D., 10577 Montgomery Rd.,

Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 793-5772 BINH NGUYEN TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 853-9000 BRIAN S. PAN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 ANN R. SCHWENTKER CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 KEVIN A. SHUMRICK TRIHEALTH COSMETIC SURGERY & REJUVENATION CENTER, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd., Suite 350, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 246-5454 JULIA CICCOCIOPPI SLATER UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8881

WILLIAM DONN TOBLER JR. TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - CLIFTON, 379 Dixmyth Ave., Floor 8, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 853-9000 JAMIE LEA WELSHHANS TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - WESTERN RIDGE, 6949 Good Samaritan Dr., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 853-9000 RICHARD B. WILLIAMS THE PLASTIC SURGERY GROUP, 4850 Red Bank Expy., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 791-4440

MUHAMMAD ASLAM UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000

HENRY A. NASRALLAH UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-7700

DALLAS G. AUVIL TRIHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Floor 10, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-2692

ROBERT PULLIAM UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000

DANIELLE J. JOHNSON UC HEALTH/LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Rd., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 536-4673 PEIRCE JOHNSTON UC HEALTH, 260 Stetson St., Suite 3200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-7700

RYAN M. WILSON THE PLASTIC SURGERY GROUP, 4850 Red Bank Expy., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 791-4440

PSYCHIATRY EMAD ALSHAMI WEST CENTRAL OHIO PSYCHIATRIC CARE, 1060 Summit Dr., Suite B, Middletown, OH 45042, (513) 423-4546

DAVID LEONARD CINCINNATI CENTER FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOANALYSIS, 3001 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 961-8861 BRIAN M. MASTERSON MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL, 3050 Mack Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 870-7000

STEPHEN RUSH UC HEALTH, 3201 Burnet Ave., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 558-7700 JYOTI SACHDEVA UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Floor 4, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 558-7700 JEFFREY R. STRAWN CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-4124

RADIATION ONCOLOGY WILLIAM BARRETT UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-8956 LAUREN CASTELLINI ST. ELIZABETH CANCER CARE - EDGEWOOD, 1 Medi-

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TOP DOCTORS cal Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2238 EMILY DAUGHERTY UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-8956 PETER R. FRIED OHC, 4777 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (888) 649-4800 JEFFREY I. GRASS OHC, 2960 Mack Rd., Suite 105, Fairfield, OH 45014, (888) 649-4800 COREY JAMES HOBBS TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - CLIFTON, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 853-1300 BRADLEY HUTH ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - RADIATION ONCOLOGY - EDGEWOOD CANCER CENTER, 1 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2238 JORDAN KHAROFA UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-8956 ELIZABETH H. LEVICK OHC, 4777 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (888) 649-4800 TERESA MEIER UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-8956 MARC R. MOSBACHER OHC, 601 Ivy Gateway, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (888) 649-4800 LUKE E. PATER UC HEALTH, 7777 Yankee Rd., Suite 1000, Liberty Township, OH 45044, (513) 584-2326 DAVID PRATT OHC, 2960 Mack Rd., Suite 105, Fairfield, OH 45014, (888) 649-4800 BRYAN RABATIC TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - TRIHEALTH RADIATION ONCOLOGY KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite LL100, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 853-1300 JOSEPH N. SHAUGHNESSY OHC, 601 Ivy Gateway, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (888) 649-4800 MICHAEL SHEHATA TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE - TRIHEALTH RADIATION ONCOLOGY KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite LL100, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 853-1300

TIMOTHY D. STRUVE UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-8956

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY / INFERTILITY

VINITA TAKIAR UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-8956

SHERIF G. AWADALLA INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, 3805 Edwards Rd., Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 924-5550

LOUIS E. FLASPOHLER THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - RHEUMATOLOGY, 2355 Norwood Ave., Suite 1, Cincinnati, OH 45212, (513) 351-0800

EMILY HURLEY UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 315, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-7600

GAURAV GULATI UC HEALTH, 3590 Lucille Dr., Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-3686

KASEY REYNOLDS BETHESDA FERTILITY CENTER, 10506 Montgomery Rd., Suite 303, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-1675

ROBERT E. HILTZ TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - ANDERSON, 7794 Five Mile Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 246-7000

ISELA MOLINA ROBERTSHAW BETHESDA FERTILITY CENTER, 10506 Montgomery Rd., Suite 303, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-1675

SURABHI AGARWAL KHANNA UC HEALTH, 3130 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8524

RADIOLOGY ANGELA BECKES TRISTATE IMG, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-1331 KYURAN ANN CHOE UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-2146 KIMBERLY DRAUD TRIHEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-2611 DAVID HUELSMAN TRISTATE IMG, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-1331 ALISA KANFI UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 3200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8730 JAMES M. MERANUS TRIHEALTH - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 862-1400 TIMOTHY MILLER TRISTATE IMG, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-1331 SUNIL MISRA TRISTATE IMG, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-1331 JONATHAN MOULTON UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-2146 STEVEN J. PERLMAN PROFESSIONAL RADIOLOGY INC, 9825 Kenwood Rd., Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 527-9999 ROBERT M. STEVENS PROFESSIONAL RADIOLOGY, INC., 9825 Kenwood Rd., Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 527-9999 JULIANA TOBLER UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-6098 SHAUN A. WAHAB UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-2146

Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230, (513) 246-7000

MICHAEL D. SCHEIBER INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, 3805 Edwards Rd., Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 924-5550

DEEPA P. KUDALKAR THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - RHEUMATOLOGY, 2355 Norwood Ave., Suite 1, Cincinnati, OH 45212, (513) 351-0800

SURUCHI THAKORE UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 315, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-7600

MICHELLE R. LAUGLE MERCY HEALTH, 5075 Parkway Dr., Mason, OH 45040, (513) 896-9595

MICHAEL A. THOMAS UC HEALTH, 7675 Wellness Way, Suite 315, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-7600

RHEUMATOLOGY

SOHA MOUSA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY OF SOUTHWEST OHIO, 7116 Sennet Pl., Liberty Township, OH 45069, (513) 779-0777

TARA J. ADHIKARI MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD RHEUMATOLOGY, 4760 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 115, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 686-3800

MAHNAZ SAOUDIAN TRIHEALTH - GROUP HEALTH - KENWOOD, 8240 Northcreek Dr., Suite 2000, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 246-7000

WILLIAM H. BEERS ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - RHEUMATOLOGY - CRESTVIEW HILLS, 651 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 344-1900

AVIS WARE UC HEALTH, 7798 Discovery Dr., Suite F, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 458-1600

SONAL BHALLA RIVERHILLS NEUROSCIENCE, 4805 Montgomery Rd., Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45212, (513) 612-1111

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BASHAR BRIJAWI MERCY HEALTH - WEST SLEEP MEDICINE, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 559-7025 SUNIL K. DAMA THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - SLEEP MEDICINE, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 334, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 648-8980

JENNIFER ROSE V. MOLANO UC HEALTH, 7798 Discovery Dr., Suite E, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 475-7500

JOHN B. JACQUEMIN ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8726 US 42, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 301-2663

OLUWOLE O.A. ONADEKO PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARE & SLEEP MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC, 25 Office Park Dr., Hamilton, OH 45013, (513) 893-5864

MICHAEL C. KACHMANN MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100

SANJIV P. PATEL MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD SLEEP MEDICINE, 2960 Mack Rd., Suite 200, Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 744-2870 ANN ROMAKER UC HEALTH, 200 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-7500 TORAL SHAH, D.O. UC HEALTH, 200 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8000 ANTHONY J. SUCHOSKI TRIHEALTH - BETHESDA SLEEP CENTER, 10475 Montgomery Rd., Suite 2E, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-1690 WILLIAM CLAY WILLMOTT ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - SLEEP CENTER CRESTVIEW HILLS, 651 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 301-9140

SPINE SURGERY STEVEN S. AGABEGI UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8690 FERHAN A. ASGHAR UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8690 ROBERT J. BOHINSKI MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 JOSEPH CHENG UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8990 JAIDEEP CHUNDURI BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 6480 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 354-3700

WILLIAM W. MCCLELLAN ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8726 US 42, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 301-2663 CHRISTOPHER MCPHERSON MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 6130 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 221-1100 RANI M. NASSER UC HEALTH, 3113 Bellevue Ave., Suite 4100, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8990 MICHAEL PLANALP BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 463 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 354-3700 JOHN M. ROBERTS THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS, 9250 Blue Ash Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 792-7445 IAN P. RODWAY BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700 MICHAEL T. ROHMILLER BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 600 Rodeo Dr., Erlanger, KY 41018, (513) 354-3700 ZACHARY J. TEMPEL MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 6130 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 221-1100 WILLIAM D. TOBLER MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100 ROMAN TRIMBA ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8251 Pine Rd., Suite 212, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 232-2663

SPORTS MEDICINE

BRADFORD A. CURT MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 9075 Centre Pointe Dr., Suite 200, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 221-1100

DAVID ARGO BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 6480 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 354-3700

RANDALL J. HLUBEK MAYFIELD BRAIN & SPINE, 3825 Edwards Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45209, (513) 221-1100

DREW BURLESON BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 3950 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 354-3700

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TOP DOCTORS PETER CHA BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700

ANGEL VELAZQUEZ ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 560 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2663

MATTHEW T. DESJARDINS ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 560 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2663

AMELIA J. WIGGINS, D.O. ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 4355 Ferguson Dr., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 232-2663

EMILY E. DIXON, D.O. BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8311 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 354-3700

TREVOR W. WILKES ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8251 Pine Rd., Suite 212, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 232-2663

NICHOLAS A. EARLY ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 4355 Ferguson Dr., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 232-2663 AMANDA C. GOODALE, D.O. TRIHEALTH - BETHESDA FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER, 1775 W. Lexington Ave., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45212, (513) 977-6700 R. MICHAEL GREIWE ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 560 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2663 TODD E. GRIME BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 8099 Cornell Rd., Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45249, (513) 354-3700 STEVE HAMILTON BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 463 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 354-3700 TIMOTHY KREMCHEK BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700 GEORGE MATIC BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700 GLEN MCCLUNG BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700 REBECCA E. POPHAM, D.O. ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 560 S. Loop Rd., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2663 HENRY STIENE BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 500 E. Business Way, Sharonville, OH 45241, (513) 354-3700

BRIAN A. WISSEL ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, 605 Wilson Creek Rd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, (859) 301-2663

TRANSGENDER HEALTH JESSICA K. CASSADY TRIHEALTH - QUEEN CITY PHYSICIANS - HYDE PARK IM, 2753 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208, (513) 246-8000 LEE ANN E. CONARD, D.O. CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-3200 RULA V. KANJ CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, (513) 636-9400 SARAH PICKLE UC HEALTH, 175 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45216, (513) 821-0275

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THORACIC SURGERY ROBERT DOUGLAS ADAMS TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-5120 GEOFFREY A. ANSWINI THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1170 ROYCE CALHOUN ST. ELIZABETH CANCER CARE - EDGEWOOD, 1 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2465 JULIAN GUITRON-ROIG THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - HEART & VASCULAR, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 206-1170 MOHI O. MITIEK MERCY HEALTH - CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, KENWOOD, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 421-3494 SANDRA L. STARNES UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 ROBERT M. VAN HAREN UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-1000 VALERIE A. WILLIAMS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE THORACIC SURGERY, 1 Medical Village Dr., Floor 2, Suite A, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 301-2465

NOAH ALLEN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - UROLOGY - NEWPORT/ FT. THOMAS, 1400 N. Grand Ave., Newport, KY 41071, (859) 757-2141 JENNIFER L. BENNETT THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - UROLOGY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 441, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 721-7373 AARON BEY THE UROLOGY GROUP, 4360 Ferguson Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 841-7750 R. BRUCE BRACKEN UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 SONIA CHOPRA ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - UROLOGY - FLORENCE, 7370 Turfway Rd., Suite 270, Florence, KY 41042, (859) 212-0497 JUSTIN COX THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - UROLOGY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 441, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 721-7373 CATRINA C. CRISP TRIHEALTH WOMEN’S SERVICES - CINCINNATI UROGYNECOLOGY - WEST CHESTER, 8020 Liberty Way, West Chester, OH 45069, (513) 463-4300 MARK G. DELWORTH THE UROLOGY GROUP, 10220 Alliance Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 841-7800 MICHAEL W. DUSING THE UROLOGY GROUP, 350 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 200, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 363-2200

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BROOKE B. EDWARDS THE UROLOGY GROUP, 350 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 200, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 363-2200 DOUGLAS E. FEENEY TRIHEALTH POPULATION HEALTH ORGANIZATION, 925 Deis Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 841-7900 RYAN M. FLYNN THE UROLOGY GROUP, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd. Suite 525, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 841-7700 ERIC KUHN THE UROLOGY GROUP, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 525, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 841-7700 ROBERT J. LARKE THE UROLOGY GROUP, 350 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 200, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 363-2200 AYMAN MAHDY UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 BENJAMIN E. NIVER THE UROLOGY GROUP, 10220 Alliance Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 841-7800 NILESH PATIL UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 COURTNEY PLATTNER UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 MARC PLISKIN, D.O. THE UROLOGY GROUP, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 525, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 841-7700 DANIEL F. ROBERTSHAW THE UROLOGY GROUP, 925 Deis Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 841-7900 REBECCA ROEDERSHEIMER THE UROLOGY GROUP, 3301 Mercy Health Blvd., Suite 525, Cincinnati, OH 45211, (513) 841-7700 BRIAN SHAY THE UROLOGY GROUP, 350 Thomas More Pkwy., Suite 200, Crestview Hills, KY 41017, (859) 363-2200 PATRICK WIRTZ THE UROLOGY GROUP, 10220 Alliance Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 841-7800

VASCULAR / INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ROCKFORD J. ADKINS II, D.O. TRISTATE IMG, 10500 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-1331 SEETHARAM CHADALAVADA UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-3852 DANIEL E. LONG CINCINNATI COSMETIC AND VEIN SPECIALISTS, 9825 Kenwood Rd., Suite 101, Blue Ash, OH 45242, (513) 527-9999 ABOUELMAGD MAKRAMALLA UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-3852 ROSS L. RISTAGNO UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 585-8247 FRANCIS SCHLUETER TRISTATE IMG, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-1331 DOAN VU UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 584-2146 MICHAEL WOLUJEWICZ TRISTATE IMG, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-1331 LULU ZHANG UC HEALTH, 234 Goodman St., Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-6098

VASCULAR SURGERY TODD M. BAYER MERCY HEALTH - ANDERSON VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY, 7502 State Rd., Suite 2210, Cincinnati, OH 45255, (513) 421-3494 MARK JOSEPH BROERING TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - CLIFTON VASCULAR SURGEONS, 3219 Clifton Ave., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45220, (513) 865-9898 EDWARD CALDWELL, D.O. ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - GENERAL SURGERY FT. THOMAS, 85 N. Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, (859) 572-3830 JOSEPH GIGLIA UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-3700

MARK A. HARDING THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - VASCULAR SURGERY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 139, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 541-0700 AMIT JAIN UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 558-3700 SASIDHAR P. KILARU THE CHRIST HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - VASCULAR SURGERY, 2123 Auburn Ave., Suite 139, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 541-0700 BRIAN ALLEN KUHN TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-9898 KEVIN D. MARTIN ST. ELIZABETH PHYSICIANS - VASCULAR SURGERY - EDGEWOOD, 20 Medical Village Dr., Suite 254, Edgewood, KY 41017, (859) 344-1600 PATRICK EDWARD MUCK TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-9898 MATTHEW RECHT TRIHEALTH HEART INSTITUTE - MONTGOMERY, 10506A Montgomery Rd., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (513) 865-9898 SUNG H. YANG UC HEALTH, 222 Piedmont Ave., Suite 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219, (513) 475-8787 GREGORY C. ZENNI MERCY HEALTH - KENWOOD VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY, 4750 E. Galbraith Rd., Suite 215, Cincinnati, OH 45236, (513) 421-3494

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structure problems. In 1948, on the same day that President Truman signed America’s first comprehensive national pollution control legislation, the ORSANCO compact—an agreement among eight member states and the federal government—was signed.

In ORSANCO’s first two decades, the percent of sewage treated along the river rose from 1 percent to 99 percent; by 1965, 90 percent of the 1,705 industrial establishments along the river’s length complied with ORSANCO’s minimum industrial waste requirements. ORSANCO’s first chairman, Hudson Biery, head of public relations for the Cincinnati Street Railway who’d proposed the original committee, credited its ability to break through industries’ long-standing regulation resistance to the Chamber’s business community relationships.

When I speak with Schulte by phone, he’s watching a Cooper’s hawk stalk his bird feeder. Bad news, I remark, for the birds. “I feed all the birds,” he says. “It’s truly a no-holds-barred bird feeder.” His recent adventures included supporting a 274-mile canoe trip promoting the Ohio River Recreational Trail by following in his duck-hunting boat. After a 29-year career at ORSANCO, Schulte is now media coordinator for the Ohio River Recreational Trail, Paddlefest, and Ohio River Swim, which all aim to build public support for the river.

There’s a story, Schulte says, that when ORSANCO was first founded, its commissioners used their noses to assess water quality. They smelled jars from the upper and lower rivers. The upper river smelled of phenols, reflecting its heavy industrialization, he says; the lower river was more algal, because its banks were agricultural.

Water quality monitoring has come a long way since, of course.

ORSANCO Executive Director Richard Harrison’s office looks over the old riverside neighborhood of California from its Kellogg Avenue headquarters next door to GCWW’s Richard Miller Treatment Plant.

The neighborhood, like many along the river, has seen new developments of high-end homes sporting a river view.

When I visit him there, he greets me with a printout of the ORSANCO compact and a yellow highlighter. The agreement between the eight Ohio River states protects four uses of the river, he says, highlighting: maintain the waters of said basin in a satisfactory sanitary condition, available for safe and satisfactory use as public and industrial water supplies after reasonable treatment, suitable for recreational usage, capable of maintaining fish and other aquatic life, free from unsightly or malodorous nuisances due to floating solids or sludge deposits, and adaptable to such other uses as may be legitimate.

Maintaining those uses in balance takes tireless monitoring and analysis “so we can see how the river changes through time,” says Harrison. “We have decades of data, and we can go back and actually calculate how the river is doing.” I can’t help but think that, were Mark Twain still with us today, ORSANCO’s work would really ring the metrics-and technologyobsessed author’s bell.

As conditions on the river change, ORSANCO works to get out ahead of emerging threats, including harmful algae blooms that have infected hundreds of miles of the Ohio River twice in the last decade. And they’re engaged in a two-year monitoring project to discern the levels of PFAs. In 2018, despite outcry from environmentalists and advocates for fresh water protections—and motivated in part by commissioners sympathetic to industrial and energy interests—ORSANCO moved to make adherence to its pollution control standards no longer mandatory, instead providing “more flexibility” to the member states. The thinking was that ORSANCO’s criteria, which were often stricter than state and EPA standards, were redundant.

ORSANCO continues to track what’s stored and transported on the Ohio River and what ends up in the river. Organic compounds generated and transported by

the fossil fuel industry remain a big part of what they look for. Legacy industries and mineral extraction near the river continue to be sources of heavy metals, including mercury and lead. But ORSANCO also works to stay ahead of emerging threats like the algae blooms, which seem to be exacerbated by fertilizers running into the river as well as by changing climate conditions.

SCHULTE’S SUCCESSOR IN SOURCE WAter Protection at ORSANCO, Sam Dinkins, has just returned from a river-length survey for a two-year PFA-monitoring project.

He calls it a welcome excursion from dealing with a river of office paperwork when I speak with him and Schulte via Zoom.

ORSANCO receives 500 to 600 spill reports a year from the Coast Guard’s National Response Center, which is the designated federal point of contact for reporting all oil, chemical, radiological, biological, and etiological discharges.

While that sounds bad, it’s actually not, Dinkins says, because most spills are minor, as little as a teaspoon, and show that industries on the whole are zealous about reporting. They can get cited for anything that produces a “visible sheen on the water,” Schulte says.

Unfortunately, major spills do happen.

There was the unwanted Christmas present Louisville got in December 2017 when a barge unloading in Cincinnati broke in half, releasing 467,000 gallons of urea ammonium nitrate fertilizer into the Ohio River. The 2014 Elk River Spill occurred during a polar vortex, releasing 10,000 gallons of MCHM (a chemical used to treat coal) into the Elk, then the Kanawha, and then the Ohio.

During a major spill, agencies up and down the river begin sampling at dams and share information to calculate the time of arrival for material floating down the rivers. GCWW scrambles to discern the level of threat—calculating, if needed, the optimal times to close and reopen their water intakes until the threat passes or to increase their treatment regimen, which often includes adding powdered carbon to the water, Schulte says. That’s in addition to the state-of-the-art carbon filtration already in place.

How fast does the Ohio River move

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THE RIVER RUNS THROUGH US anyway? “It can range from 1/10th of a mile an hour to over 5 mph at flood stage,” says Schulte. “Under normal low-flow conditions, when it hasn’t rained a ton, it’s going to be under a mile per hour, which is pretty common in the summertime.”

While ORSANCO might be seen as the nervous system connecting the river and its users, GCWW is Cincinnati’s circulatory system that pumps, filters, and distributes clean water. Along with its sister utility across the river, Northern Kentucky Water District, GCWW has evolved and adapted over time. Those developments are visible in the stages through which the water passes at the Richard Miller Water Treatment Plant, where I meet GCWW Assistant Superintendent Bruce Whitteberry and Source Water Protection Manager Richard Stuck. The trained hydrogeologists take me on a tour.

Water has been pumped from the Ohio River since 1906 at the Old River Pump Station, behind the plant, just above

tion locks and dams along the Ohio River, creating “pools” at more regular levels, essential for both transportation and drinking water security.

We take a caged elevator to the pump station floor, which is five and a half feet below the bottom of the river. Another 150 feet below where we stand is a seven-footwide brick-lined tunnel mined through the river’s bedrock, Whitteberry says.

In the late 1800s, Cincinnatians risked their health or worse drinking river water. Cholera and other diseases flourished where sewage mixed with just about everything else. But after adapting a revolutionary new “European” technology in Eden Park to deal with the Ohio River’s unique muddiness, the water works introduced the first line of defense against waterborne pathogens: rapid sand filtration.

After undergoing chemical and physical treatments to make suspended particles clot, the river water runs through stages to remove sediments. It’s forced over inclined

CINCINNATI’S GRANULATED ACTIVATED CARBON FACILITY WAS BUILT IN THE 1990S AND REMAINS STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY. IT’S LIKE A GIANT BRITA FILTER. where the Little Miami River empties into the Ohio. The inside of this marvel of engineering could be the setting of a Jules Verne novel. Four 104-foot-tall steam engines (some of the largest ever built) dominate the massive cylindrical chamber dug deep into the ground. Those engines surround a vertical blue-painted iron pipe descending hundreds of feet through a maze of machinery, I-beams, and catwalks to the floor below. Electric pumps that replaced the steam engines in the 1960s thrum throughout the chamber.

You can see the red-roofed pump station if you look east as you cross the I-275 bridge near Coney Island. It’s paired with two stone structures that stand in the river just off the Kentucky bank. These are old water intakes for Cincinnati and Kentucky, situated where the pool of the river was reliably deepest. This was before the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers installed naviga-

plates and settles in a pair of 330-milliongallon basins in the golf course above the plant. These reservoirs also serve as emergency storage—enough, says Whitteberry to allow GCWW to close its river intakes for up to three days, depending on usage and time of year.

We enter the rapid sand filtration building, a vast waffle of 47 massive concrete filter basins. Each contains several feet of sand over a bed of gravel and can process 6 million gallons a day. The sand is bioactive, meaning microorganisms in it help eat organic matter and pollutants.

While it might sound like simple technology, implementation of rapid sand filtration was revolutionary in its day and resulted in a steep decline in cholera and typhoid. But it’s the next stage of treatment, when carbon fights carbon, where the real action happens.

In February 1977, a corroded stor-

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age tank in “Chemical Valley” (as the area around the Kanawha River near Charleston, West Virginia, is called) released a 70-ton slug of carcinogenic carbon tetrachloride.

“At that time, we didn’t have the capability to monitor that kind of thing,” says Whitteberry. “The way we found out about it was EPA detected it in the tap water.”

The incident served as a wake-up call for additional protections against industrial spills that ultimately included the next stage of treatment: granulated activated carbon (GAC). Cincinnati’s GAC facility was built in the 1990s and remains stateof-the-art technology. Carbon granules are super-heated to make them porous, multiplying their surface area. A single cup of GAC has the surface area of about 25 football fields (1.3 million square feet). As water passes through the granules, impurities bind to the carbon.

The filters’ remarkable effectiveness allows GCWW to use less chlorine to treat the water, which lowers the nasty byproducts created when chlorine reacts with organic matter. “When you say granulated activated carbon, the place where my mind goes is ‘giant Brita filter,’ ” I say to Whitteberry. “I actually use that as an analogy,” he replies. “It sort of is.”

Except these 12 carbon filters are each 11.5 feet thick, and water takes between 10 and 20 minutes to pass through. It’s particularly effective against organic compounds, including carbon-based fossil fuels and their many byproducts. It’s also effective against PFAs, Whitteberry says, especially when you use as much carbon as they do.

Water leaving GAC filtration exceeds all federal water quality standards, Whitteberry says, but GCWW has invested in ultraviolet light as further treatment. We walk to a stand-alone plant where eight thick robin’s-egg-blue pipes carry water through collars fitted with high intensity bulbs, which bombard the water with ultraviolet light to neutralize any remaining pathogens, such as cryptosporidium. The only sound is the faint hiss of the facility’s HVAC. You wouldn’t know that millions of gallons are passing through the room, on to final treatments to adjust pH to fight pipe corrosion and, after chlorine and fluoride

THE RIVER RUNS THROUGH US additives, to a reservoir that gravity-feeds the riverside pump station by St. Rose’s Church on Riverside drive. From there, 43 billion gallons of clean water travel along 3,100 miles of main pipes each year to businesses and homes.

At least that’s the case for 88 percent of Cincinnati water customers. The other 12 percent are served water extracted and treated from the Great Miami Buried Aquifer in the northern suburbs.

WATER TREATMENT SCIENCE, IT APpears, has come a long way. Technology, regulations, and monitoring all connect to safeguard the supply. But what happens when the agencies charged with protecting us are unaware of a nasty problem? That’s what Robert Bilott discovered about DuPont’s deliberate cover-up of PFA dumping and contamination from its chemical plant on the Ohio River in West Virginia.

I reach Bilott by phone just a couple of weeks after PFAs have again made New York Times headlines. “How Chemical Companies Avoid Paying for Pollution” details DuPont’s efforts to minimize liability by spinning its chemical business line off into other companies. Two days earlier another story detailed the U.S. EPA’s plan to create a formal “roadmap” for addressing PFAs. “My letter to the EPA, asking them to do that, was sent March 6, 2001,” Bilott says.

“So we’re just now hearing the agency say We’re going to do it. It still hasn’t been done.

That’s very frustrating.”

For too long after Bilott learned what DuPont’s own scientists knew about the human toxicity presented by PFAs, residents near the plant continued to drink tainted water. Setting enforceable standards for “new” chemicals—PFAs have been used for decades—lags. As of 2016, Bilott says, the EPA recommended that levels of PFAs in water not exceed 70 parts per trillion gallons but had yet to publish an enforceable federal number for industrial use.

PFA levels are exceedingly low in the river at Cincinnati, Whitteberry says, thanks to GCWW’s GAC filtration system. Northern Kentucky installed similar equipment in 2013. “What a lot of folks are looking at right now is whether there’s a way we can fix the regulation process,” Bilott says. “Can we avoid another situ-

ation like this West Virginia case again where you have massive quantities of an extremely toxic material being emitted for decades and decades, getting into our river, getting into our drinking water supplies?”

In suing and prosecuting DuPont, he says, “we saw instances where folks who’d been closely affiliated with the people being regulated ended up running the agencies that were supposed to be regulating their former employers.”

And there’s the overarching colossus of information involved, an avalanche of datapoints, connections, causes, and effects.

Bilott’s success lay in his ability to work through millions of pages of documents and studies and to do his own studies.

He’s still hard at work, scanning the river of information surrounding PFAs. “It’s difficult to do, but it’s necessary,” he says.

“You’ve got to keep up to speed on what’s happening on all these different fronts at the same time: the regulatory side, the scientific publication side, the legal side as things move through the courts—not just in different states or at the federal level but in different countries now. It enables you to help focus things for real, meaningful change. And we’re seeing that happen at the legislative and federal levels. So things can be changed.”

With PFAs and other pollutants, we rely on specialists and professionals to collect and process information and connect the dots that impact our health. It helps to have concerned citizens do the same in a world where, despite progress on pollution, the conditions that necessitated ORSANCO’s creation repeat: Industries evolve and chafe at the yoke of environmental regulations.

That’s on display in the tug of war over the Obama Administration’s 2015 Clean Water Rule, which extended federal protections to so-called “ephemeral” waters— seasonal, temporary bodies not directly connected to navigable waterways, but hydrologically and biologically essential nonetheless. You might not be able to kayak them, but these are the headwaters of every watershed, mitigating or contributing to pollution and, crucially, reducing the runoff we see exacerbated by global warming.

President Trump undid those protections with a stroke of pen. Now, under the

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Biden Administration, the federal government is working toward a “durable” definition of the “Waters of the United States” to ensure “clean and safe water in all communities—supporting human health, animal habitat, agriculture, watersheds, flood management, local economies, and industry.”

In Ohio, a bill is under consideration that would limit the state EPA’s ability to regulate ephemeral streams, allowing freer rein to developers who see additional protections as regulatory overreach. The science clearly shows that decimating ephemeral streams and other seasonal bodies will drastically impact the watershed and drinking water supply. So we’re back to that original problem that ORSANCO was created to solve, the “boundary thwarting” nature of water pollution and getting all of the water’s users to do the right thing.

There’s a common perception that you’re either pro-industry, pro-jobs, and pro-economy or you’re a tree-hugging environmentalist. But is regulating water pollution really the profit- and job-killer the industrial and commercial sectors make it out to be?

“With PFAs, what we’ve seen is that regulations can actually drive innovation in new products and new jobs,” says Bilott.

“When it was discovered that these chemicals were used in coatings for microwave popcorn bags, Denmark actually banned microwave popcorn bags, and there was outcry that it was going to kill that product and kill those jobs.” Within months, though, someone came up with a process to make the bag without PFAs, and microwave popcorn was back on store shelves.

Everything flows, the Greek philosopher Heraclites is said to have said. He also said that we can’t step in the same river twice—meaning the river is ever changing, and so are we.

“The history of this river is the history of America,” said Eric Rotsinger, a historian personifying Mark Twain during the Clermont County Park District’s inaugural Steamboat Days celebration in 2018.

Twain’s sayings are, like those of Heraclites, subject to interpretation and debate, but they speak the truth. As does this new saying: The future of this river is the future for us all.

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Procter & Gamble and Kroger.) Banzhaf continues her line of thought, smiling at the women donning nametags and squealing over the deck’s vista of four bridges over the Ohio River. “TV has a big influence. You see shows about rehabs, and in the scenery you watch the decor. It’s more contemporary. When you look at that all the time, it changes your taste. So you’re seeing less of the traditional art.”

Banz Studios is pushing that change by shaking up the atmosphere in which art itself is shown and sold. It’s a far cry from the white-box look of traditional galleries.

It feels like a home, because that’s what it was for the decade prior to Banzhaf’s move. The space has an unusual layout and a storied, slice-of-Cincinnati pedigree. Occupying the top floor of a fourstory building that extends clear through to West Third Street, it opens into a cushy, long lobby with built-in bookcases and a marble fireplace, displaying the tony taste of the couple who rehabbed it in the 1990s into their private residence from the former WKRC broadcast studios. (The 200foot rooftop tower had to go.) A wide staircase in back opens up to the top floor atrium illuminated by a skylight. A 1950 map of the block shows a printing company here; maps from the late 1800s show it as a tenement next to a public schoolhouse.

“It drew me in,” says Holly KaeserFogg, a residential client who spent about $10,000 on four works of art from Banz Studios last year. “Part of it is certainly the space, which is incredible. Part of it is Allison’s taste and artistic sense. Where she has placed the art is fluid. It wasn’t slapped on a wall, and it doesn’t feel like a museum. It has rhythm. It has a heartbeat.

I wanted that movement and energy in the art I bought for my own home.”

A few weeks after the event-planner

soiree, Banz Studios basks in the sun of an Indian summer afternoon. An artist arrives to deliver commissioned work. Photographer Tina Gutierrez unfurls dreamy images of Cincinnati Ballet dancers that cover a large conference table. Melissa Gelfin De-Poli, the principal dancer, wears a gauzy dress that looks lit from within against the dark background. She is literally floating; the photos were taken underwater. “I wear a snorkel, and my camera is in a water-tight box,” Gutierrez explains as she, Banzhaf, and Chelsea Tucker Moore, an art consulting partner for Banz Studios, don cotton gloves to handle the supersized prints. They’re among some 50 works by Cincinnati creators that Banz is curating for Artistry Cincy, an apartment complex set to open this spring on East Pete Rose Way downtown.

Artistry Cincy is a maverick node in the evolving landscape of corporate art.

It’s the most art-centric property development in the city, commissioning $100,000 in locally made pieces via Banz Studios, and will operate an on-site gallery with quarterly installations, also curated

by Banz. Madeline Moyer, associate brand manager for the developer, Milhaus, says the works on view in the common areas of Artistry will differ from what adorns lobbies of the company’s other properties.

“Like at an actual gallery, each piece has a plaque, with the story behind it, and the artist’s name and the title of the piece,” she says. “When I choose a piece of art for a lounge at another property, I go by what looks good, what we can afford, and what fits the space. At Artistry, a lot of interior design was chosen around the art pieces.

We are complementing those rather than vice versa, so when I have a vibrant bluegreen piece, I’m making sure we’re selecting fabrics around that to make it the focal point.”

It’s a dream commission for Banz Studios, and a rare one. Most projects come with significant parameters, especially assignments from medical facilities, where, studies show, well-chosen art can improve patients’ health outcomes. Similarly, there are verboten kinds of content; images of butterflies are a no-no in neonatal units since the insect is known in some circles to represent a twin who died.

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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), like Artistry, is the outlier in its field when it comes to the prominence of art on its walls and its approach to acquiring art that’s in sync with the rest of the property’s design and layout, not an add-on. Its new Critical Care building, which opened on the Avondale campus in October, looks more like a museum. Mother-and-calf giraffe sculptures stand in the lobby in teal, and there’s a preponderance of round artwork—some pieces kinetic, others embedded into the wall porthole-style—enlivening every patient room and hallway.

Banzhaf was commissioned by Kolar Design, which created the building’s interior design and curated the art, to fabricate some of her own art for it, because it fits the rather limited guidelines: Children’s and Kolar wanted things that could be made, ideally, with the participation of patients, staff, and community members; cleave to a “kaleidoscope” theme; and be made of, or covered with, materials that can be wiped down with a cleaning solution. In addition to contributing some of the art, Banz Studios also framed and installed all of the building’s works: more than 1,100 pieces. Seven hundred and fifty of them were round—a logistical behemoth of a job to encase.

Banzhaf’s relationship with CCHMC started out small a decade ago. “We started changing out artwork that was dated,” she says. “They do a lot of local kid-created art. The director of facilities told me that instead of what they had on the walls, let’s start framing some of that.” That seemingly small step in community and patient involvement has grown exponentially and is now codified for all art in the institution.

ABSTRACT AND LANDSCAPE ART REMAIN Banz Studios’s bread and butter, but Banzhaf still tries to push clients to edgier fare such as Gutierrez’s work and away from, say, clichéd images of the Roebling Suspension Bridge and Fountain Square. One of her artists, Jon Paul Smith, weaves canvas strips together into tactile 5-foot-round pieces. Marc Sijan casts faces that look like tiny people emerging from inside a wall.

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Instagram has increased the public’s exposure to fine art and edgy content, and the juicy-colored murals adorning buildings across Cincinnati have made the city known for illustrating its history with vibrant, oversized visuals. “Companies want to tell a story,” says Tucker Moore.

“Even banks are changing things up so the experience of going there is less about sitting across a desk from someone and more about conversational areas. The artwork has more of a presence. Authenticity is the most important thing right now.”

If “authenticity” for a global or national brand sounds like marketing hooey, here’s a concrete example: Developers of the former Pogue’s department store downtown, now luxury rentals, turned to Banz Studios for something that would visually connect its 4th & Race Apartments to the space’s past retail glory. It was a one-off assignment, something Banz Studios does

ists to those walls? She was always artsy, even if she was, as Banzhaf says, “a horrible drawer.” She was a dancer throughout her school years, made ceramics with an artist aunt, and painted thrift-store furniture for fun.

A born-and-bred Cincinnatian who now lives in a Mt. Adams duplex apartment adjacent to her mother and stepfather, Banzhaf left town only for college in Colorado. “I went skiing for four years and got a degree in my spare time,” she jokes.

Returning here in 2001, with no idea of what she wanted to do with her business degree, she got a job selling ads for CityBeat. Her social life—art openings, festivals, concerts, and parties—built a vast network. “She is always on the scene, always connecting with people,” says Triantafillou. “She is one of those people who will always show up.” Cold-calling businesses to sell newspaper ads was easy for someone so socially adept.

A neighbor hired Banzhaf for the art

CINCINNATI HAS THE NATION’S HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF OFFICE SPACES BEING CONVERTED INTO APARTMENTS, AND THESE NEW VENTURES NEED PRETTY THINGS ON THEIR WALLS. not typically do—another company had curated all of the art—but it was a foot in the door with an expanding national firm.

Tucker Moore researched until she turned up a century-old catalogue from Pogue’s. An illustrated woman in a flowing gown graces the cover, which Banz Studios reproduced. “We printed it on brushed metal to modernize the look of it,” says Banzhaf.

As businesses get back on their feet and new ones are born, there’s an increasing need for such local-inflected art.

Cincinnati has, for instance, the nation’s highest percentage of office spaces being converted into residential rentals, according to the website RentCafe.com. All of these new ventures need pretty things on their walls.

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consulting business Artonomy. She was still in sales, which is what the art-consulting business boils down to, but she also learned the particulars of framing— an integral part of any art consultancy. “I knew a little about art, but framing is a big part of this business,” she says. “One day my only job was to cut glass. One day I was on the computerized mat cutter. Another day, dry-mounting prints to foam core.”

Opening and running Artonomy’s now-closed brick-and-mortar shop in Rookwood Commons, Banzhaf learned something about herself, too: She disliked staying in one place. She needed to be on the move. In 2007 she walked sans appointment into ADC Fine Arts, the city’s largest art consultancy. Banzhaf would spend a decade there, selling art and framing and working with some big clients, including CCHMC. At the age of 38, Banzhaf struck out on

her own in 2017, opening Banz Studios at 317 W. Fourth St. It was a raw space, but she got “that feeling” when she toured it. “It looked like a gallery in New York or London, and when I get that feeling— when I want something—I do not stop,” she says. Blood, sweat, and tears went into it. “I had to put in a new floor and paint the whole place. I learned how to use a table saw and a nail gun. A lot of construction needed to be done.” It was not long before she was itching to go even bigger.

As the exceptionally warm fall weather finally turns crisp and the CCHMC gig is wrapping up, Banzhaf goes on a first meeting with a financial company. She was referred, as usual, by a friend. The firm—which requested to remain anonymous—wants more traditional pieces for its two floors of new offices in a landmark downtown building. Even though the company did not know how much of its remote workforce would eventually return to the office, if any, it too is taking a gamble on spending money to embellish its new digs.

In a conference room with a stunning view of the Roebling Bridge, a company rep says, “Here, we’d like a piece showing the Roebling Bridge.” Banzhaf says nothing. (“Cincinnati loves Cincinnati,” she later quips.) Instead, she searches her phone for an image and says, “Take a look at this topographical map.” It’s downtown Cincinnati in round white plaster by David Falter, a more unique way of illustrating the city. The client is enthusiastic about it, asks the price ($5,000), and says she will recommend it to her higher-ups. Banzhaf continues searching her phone. “I have a 1958 back-and-white map of Cincinnati printed on a mirror.” The client brims with excitement. “Ooh, that sounds like something I would want in my home!” She requests Banzhaf send her images of all the pieces they discussed in their tour of the office: portraits, client images, framed moss, text of “value statements,” and, yes, some Roebling Bridge ideas.

“I’ll just bombard you with art,” Banzhaf says as she leaves the productive meeting. In the elevator back to the ground floor, she smiles as she checks messages on her phone. “Oh,” she says, “I won another $183 on a race!”

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IGHTY GOOD, THE NEW SOUTHERN “MEAT-AND-THREE” RESTAUrant in the former Social OTR space near Findlay Market, serves the type of deeply satisfying comfort food that can drive one to seek out some down-home recipes. Luckily, the search won’t take long. The wallpaper is adorned with favorite recipes from restaurant director Travis Maier’s Arkansas-born grandmother, including “Ozark pudding,” “Ruthie’s peach pie,” and “hog heaven party punch.” It’s fitting that its very walls are informative. Just a few more feet away, in the kitchen, lessons are taking place.

Along with running the restaurant, Maier also manages the Findlay Culinary Training Program, of which Mighty Good is a part. He joined the nonprofit after several years as the culinary director for Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment. The program operates in partnership with CityLink Center to help unemployed and underprivileged people gain experience in the restaurant industry. During the 13 weeks of intensive training (including paid internships at Mighty Good), participants learn cooking skills as well as basic life skills. Current FCTP students make up most of the kitchen staff. When we spoke about the program’s progress, Maier was getting ready to welcome a new cohort, set to begin in November 2021. The class was full; typically 12 to 14 students are accepted per cohort, of which he expects around 10 to graduate.

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ship, all 10 graduates were hired on at the stadium. Maier proudly reports that Zappas personally commended the graduates’ skill and work ethic. “He is a well-respected chef in the city and his opinion means a lot,” he adds. “Probably the biggest compliment he gave was that the students were eager and willing to learn.”

In many ways, Mighty Good itself is a testament to the program’s success. While the restaurant’s head chef, Anthony Garrison, completed his training at Sullivan College of Culinary Arts in Louisville, sous chef Ricky Denny was one of the program’s early graduates, crediting the program with helping him overcome addiction and incarceration. After completing his training, Denny landed a sous chef job at Maize. Now, he has made the return journey of a few short blocks, to work with and for the program the helped him turn his life around.

As for the rest of the kitchen staff, none had ever worked in a restaurant kitchen prior to the opening of Mighty Good. If opening a restaurant in the pandemic era with a kitchen staff primarily composed of first-time restaurant workers sounds like a stressful situation, that’s because it is. “As anyone who’s opened a restaurant knows, things happen,” Maier says. “Whether construction or forgetting a food order…combine that with a group of students who have no restaurant experience and have to be taught how to mop a floor and cook new recipes from scratch. It can be a very stressful process.”

I hope he’s sleeping better now, because the restaurant lives up to its name and then some. First things first: At $10 for an entrée and three sides, Mighty Good offers one of the best values, not just in Over-the-Rhine, but in all of Greater Cincinnati. This bargain basement price tag is especially mind-boggling when one considers the elbow grease that goes into each dish—into each condiment, even. Take the hot sauce, which is made from scratch (the ingredients are succinctly listed on the label as “peppers, spices,

vinegar, love”). The restaurant unpretentiously strives for excellence by the bottle, bowl, and plate.

Attitude plays an essential role in this pursuit of excellence.

Maier told me that the FCTP does an exceptional job of instilling the type of attitude in its students that allows them to walk into a busy restaurant kitchen and knock out orders. Maier credits Greg Walker, a trainer/facilitator with the City of Cincinnati’s Youth and Teen Program, for this transformation. “He gets them ready to handle tough situations and stay positive,” he says. “Something clicks during his time with the students where they change their perspective.”

Things were certainly clicking on the bustling Saturday evening that I visited. It was a juggling act since there was only one server working the busy dining room. Students don’t work the front of the house, though Mighty Good does work with CityLink to hire servers. Luckily, David, the server/bartender (yes, the restaurant has a full bar), worked the room with alacrity. He stopped by each table to highlight the menu and explain the QR code system, which allows diners to not only view the menu, but order and pay from their phones as well. Then it was back to the bar to stir more bourbon cocktails.

The food came out quickly, still steaming. And delicious. The cornbread—unlike countless others I’ve eaten—was moist, not mealy. The mac and cheese would have been the favorite dish at any church potluck. It was served in a small skillet, so it stayed hot and slightly creamy throughout the meal. (The skillet, like the scratch-made hot sauce, further emphasizes the restaurant’s deft handling of the seemingly small touches.) My meatloaf was like a good terrine: soft yet firm, with chunks of fresh onion and green pepper embedded throughout.

This is food that everyone involved can hang their chef’s hats on. It’s food that the Findlay Culinary Training Program’s students can proudly put on their résumés. As Maier explained to me, this is another of the program’s goals. “The cool part for me is that they will leave us and have this experience on their résumé,” he says. “Getting them ready to say ‘I can handle being busy,’ is a huge bonus to their repertoire.” If each dish is any indication, it’s a rich repertoire already—one that I suspect will only get richer.

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FINE DIVING

“THE GNARLY GNOME,” HOST of the Cincy Brewcast podcast (cincybrewcast.com), tells us about his love of craft beer.

Where did the name “the Gnarly Gnome” come from? It started with one gnome in my apartment when I was younger. People started noticing him and gifting me more gnomes. Once I moved in with my wife, they were banished to the basement of our house. Eventually, I took on the task of building a bar in the basement, and upon completion, was trying to name it. It had to be the Gnarly Gnome Tavern. As I started up my beer blog, I wanted someone to be the face of it. I knew whose blog it was.

Like Ike THE LIST OF RIB ROYALTY IN CINCINNATI HAS TWO NAMES. ONE IS THAT GUY WITH THAT ROUND restaurant on the river. And the other is Ike. At 87, Ike Ervin is still serving up spare ribs on Woodburn Avenue in Evanston. So is the owner of the new Ike’s on Plainfield related to him? Yes, Ike’s son, Kirk, runs it.

And does this new Ike’s have all the stuff? Yep. Everyone will tell you there’s only one thing you should get on this menu because it’s the absolute best, but that one thing is different for every person. For some it’s the ribs, hot from the smoker. For others, it’s the fried whiting or catfish with fries. And then there are those who say it’s the fried or barbecued chicken. And I had more than one person tell me it’s the mac and cheese.

But here’s what’s really the best: It’s the plain old white bread. Kirk lays down a few slices, plops dripping ribs on top so the sauce gets sponged up and that bread just melts through your fingers. Ike’s sauce is a little bit sweet, a little bit hot, and a lot unbelievable.

Turns that bread into its own food group.

You can always get the tender collards, coleslaw with a hint of horseradish, sweet baked beans, or even a plain old salad. But on Sundays, they kind of go crazy with specials—pintos, cabbage, candied yams, even Ike’s Ike’s, 6966 Plainfield famous peach cobbler. Wait, the peach cobbler is really the best thing.

Rd., Silverton, (513) —J. K E V I N WO L F E

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What’s your favorite locally brewed beer? The one in front of me. Beer is about situations and experiences. I can remember some amazing beers that were amazing because of the folks I had them with. The actual product is important, but far less so than the other stuff it shares its time with.

Do you have a favorite local brewery? I honestly don’t have a “favorite.” I can find something to appreciate about all of them.

How has the craft beer boom changed the industry in recent years? Beer has become much more understood, more normal. You can walk into a bowling alley and not just get, but have a choice between several, locally brewed beers. Beer is finding its way back into the fabric of society in a very real and healthy way. — A I E S H A D . L I T T L E Read a longer conversation with Andrew at cincinnatimagazine.com

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HOT PLATE

Pie in the Sky

Rosie’s is a pop-art pizza paradise.

EQUIPPED WITH CLEVER COCKTAILS and a healthy amount of truffle oil, Rosie’s Cocktails & Pies offers Jerseystyle pizza, sandwiches, salads, gelato, and plenty of drinks to wash it all down.

With color-block panels hanging overhead and a neon crown glowing by the bar, the space is bright and colorful, but it all pales in comparison to the food.

Flavors bonded in holy mozzarella, the classic Margherita (tomato, basil, parmesan, and fresh mozz) is ideal comfort pizza. The mushroom pizza starts strong: Mushrooms get the love and attention they deserve, with a generous serving of truffle oil before they join the pizza’s garlic sauce and fresh mozzarella.

All of the cocktails rock names inspired by pop tunes and tongue-incheek sass. The Matcha Man (Irish whiskey, Drambuie, honey, matcha, lemon, avocado, and coconut) cuts through the pizza grease, delivering enough of a punch to prove it means business. Be sure to finish it to the very last sip; it’s totally worth it when you stir in the thyme garnish. If you like your humor a shade darker, Crash Into Me (gin, yellow chartreuse, rosemary, and lemon) is named in “honor” of the drunk driver who tried turning Rosie’s into a drive-thru last spring, prompting the eatery’s renovation and reopening.

Fantastic thin-crust pizza is underrepresented around here, so falling in love with Rosie’s offerings is easy. Also, the restaurant is open for brunch—the perfect excuse to have pizza for breakfast. — M . L E I G H H O O D Rosie’s Cocktails & Pies, 300 E. Seventh St., downtown, (513) 381-1243, rosiescocktailsand pies.com

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LAYERED LOVE

amed after the thin, unleavened dough that makes up the tasty pastries in many Balkan and Middle Eastern cultures, Fillo Greek Bake Shop is an authentic European-style café right in Over-the-Rhine.

Owners Evi and Evan Papnikolaou want customers to feel like they’re on an excursion through Greece, so the menu is stacked with pastries made with the dough—layer upon layer of it, brushed with butter and baked to a flaky crisp. If you want a sweet version, try the bougatsa (fillo with sweet milk custard) or the saragli (rolled baklava drizzled with white and dark chocolate).

Fillo Greek Bake Shop, Or go savory with spanakopita (spinach and feta) or tiropita (feta cheese). Pair one 1505 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 873-1995, with an espresso and you’ll feel like you’re in another land. — A I E S H A D . L I T T L E fillogreekbakeshop.com N

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CINCINNATI MAGAZINE CELEBRATED THE LAUNCH OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL CINCINNATI GIVES CHALLENGE AT THE COLUMNS AT FINDLAY MARKET. Local nonprofits and Challenge participants gathered to officially count down to the launch of the 2021 Cincinnati Gives Challenge.

Guests sampled incredible dishes from Mighty Good and enjoyed a champagne toast when the Challenge went live. The Cincinnati Gives Challenge is a friendly fund-raising competition where local charities compete to raise the most money with the top teams winning cash prizes.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: P&G, Western & Southern Financial Group, Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc., the Better Business Bureau, The Columns, and Mighty Good.

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WHERE TO EAT NOW

AMERICAN BARBECUE CAJUN/CARIBBEAN CHINESE ECLECTIC FRENCH INDIAN ITALIAN JAPANESE KOREAN MEDITERRANEAN MEXICAN SEAFOOD STEAKS THAI VIETNAMESE

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DINING GUIDE

AMERICAN THE BIRCH On any given evening, guests nibble at spicy hummus served with French breakfast radishes and pita bread while sipping slightly spumante glasses of Spanish Txakolina. And while the dinner menu reads strictly casual at first glance—soups, salads, and sandwiches—the preparation and quality is anything but. An endive salad with candied walnuts, Swiss cheese, crispy bacon lardons, and an apple vinaigrette surpassed many versions of the French bistro classic. And both the Brussels sprouts and Sicilian cauliflower sides refused to play merely supporting roles.

Both were sensational studies in the balance of sweet, spicy, and acidic flavors.

702 Indian Hill Rd., Terrace Park, (513) 831-5678, thebirchtp.com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sun. MCC. DS. $

BROWN DOG CAFÉ If you haven’t had a plate of Shawn McCoy’s design set in front of you, it’s about time. Many of the menu’s dishes show his knack for the plate as a palette. A trio of stout day boat diver scallops—exquisitely golden from pan searing—perch atop individual beds of uniformly diced butternut squash, fragments of boar bacon, and shavings of Brussels sprout.

The eye for detail and contrasts of colors and textures belongs to someone who cares for food.

1000 Summit Place, Blue Ash, (513) 794-1610, browndogcafe.com. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Mon– Fri, brunch and dinner Sat, brunch Sun. MCC, DS. $$

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dining guide is compiled by our editors as a service to our readers.

The magazine accepts no advertising or other consideration in exchange for a restaurant listing.

The editors may add or delete restaurants based on their judgment.

Because of space limitations, all

of the guide’s restaurants may not be included. Many restaurants have changing seasonal menus; dishes listed here are examples of the type of cuisine available and may not be on the menu when you visit.

To update listings, e-mail: cmletters@cincinnati magazine.com

Top 10

= Named a Best Restaurant March 2020.

THE EAGLE OTR

THE NATIONAL EXEMPLAR

The revamped post office at 13th and Vine feels cozy but not claustrophobic, and it has distinguished itself with its stellar fried chicken. Even the white meat was pull-apart steamy, with just enough peppery batter to pack a piquant punch. Diners can order by the quarter, half, or whole bird— but whatever you do, don’t skimp on the sides. Bacon adds savory mystery to crisp corn, green beans, and edamame (not limas) in the succotash, and the crock of mac and cheese has the perfect proportion of sauce, noodle, and crumb topping. The Eagle OTR seems deceptively simple on the surface, but behind that simplicity is a secret recipe built on deep thought, skill, and love.

The classics are here—prime rib with horseradish and au jus; liver and onions; an eight-ounce filet with bernaise— plus some new favorites, including short rib pasta. Or have breakfast, English-style: fried eggs, bacon, sausage, stewed beans, roasted tomatoes, and buttered toast. The dinner menu also features burgers, risotto, pasta, seafood, and plenty more lighter options.

1342 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 802-5007. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC. $

In Northstar’s first outpost beyond the Greater Columbus area, the space itself reflects the ethos of the food: warm and comfortable, but still modern and fresh. The dinner and cocktail menus are fab, as is the large bar. But breakfast is worth waking up early for. Take the mushroom frittata, made with meaty mushrooms, caramelized sweet onions, and Gruyère. The portions are no joke—that frittata comes with breakfast potatoes and a dense, perfectly crumblybut-moist housemade biscuit—yet it doesn’t feel gluttonous or excessive. In large part that’s due to the freshness (e.g., the sausage made in-house daily) and the abundance of healthy options. One of our favorites: the shooting star juice, a balanced blend of carrot, ginger, orange, and lemon.

EMBERS The menu here is built for celebration: poshly priced steak and sushi selections are meant to suit every special occasion. Appetizers are both classic (shrimp cocktail) and Asian-inspired (crabcakes); fashionable ingredients are name-checked (micro-greens and truffles); a prominent sushi section (nigiri, sashimi, and rolls) precedes a list of archetypal salads; Kobe beef on sushi rolls sidles up to steaks of corn-fed prime; non-steak entrées (Chilean sea bass or seared scallops with mushroom risotto and broccolini) make for high-style alternative selections. Talk about a party.

8170 Montgomery Rd., Madeira, (513) 984-8090, embersrestaurant.com. Dinner seven days. MCC, DC, DS. $$$$

GREYHOUND TAVERN

On a visit to England, Jan Collins discovered the “cozy” atmosphere of London restaurants built in historic houses.

She brought that warm, comfortable feeling back to the United States in opening Cozy’s. Though the atmosphere in the restaurant is reminiscent of Collins’s London travels, the food remains proudly American. The produce in virtually every dish is fresh, seasonal, and flavorful. The 12-hour pork shank stands out with its buttery grits and root vegetable hash, along with a portion of tender meat.

And when it comes down to the classics, from the biscuits that open the meal to carrot cake at the end, Cozy’s does it right.

Back in the streetcar days, this roughly 100-year-old roadhouse was at the end of the Dixie Highway line, where the cars turned around to head north. The place was called the Dixie Tea Room then, and they served ice cream. The fried chicken came along in the 1930s, and they’re still dishing it up today. Families and regulars alike pile in on Mondays and Tuesdays for the fried chicken dinner. While the juicy (never greasy) chicken with its lightly seasoned, crisp coating is the star, the side dishes—homemade biscuits, cole slaw, green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy—will make you ask for seconds. Call ahead no matter what night you choose: There’s bound to be a crowd. Not in the mood for chicken? Choose from steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and comfort food options that include meatloaf and a Kentucky Hot Brown. Or just try the onion rings. You’ll wonder where onions that big come from.

6440 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., (513) 6449364, cozyscafeandpub.com. Dinner Tues–Sat, brunch Sat & Sun. $$$

2500 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, (859) 331-3767, greyhoundtavern.com. Lunch and dinner seven days, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC, DS. $$

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6880 Wooster Pke., Mariemont, (513) 271-2103, nationalexemplar.com. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days. MCC, DS. $$

THE NORTHSTAR CAFÉ

7610 Sloan Way, Liberty Township, (513) 759-0033, thenorthstarcafe.com. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days. MCC. $$

OTTO’S Chef/owner Paul Weckman opened Otto’s, named after his father-in-law, with $300 worth of food and one employee— himself. Weckman’s food is soothing, satisfying, and occasionally, too much of a good thing. His tomato pie is beloved by lunch customers: Vine-ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and chopped green onions packed into a homemade pie shell, topped with a cheddar cheese spread, and baked until bubbly. Weckman’s straightforward preparations are best. The shrimp and grits with sauteed shrimp spinach, mushrooms, Cajun beurre blanc atop a fried grit cake, short ribs braised in red wine and herbs, served over mashed potatoes with green beans and caramelized baby carrots that will bring you the comfort of a home-cooked meal. This is, at its heart, a neighborhood restaurant, a place with its own large, quirky family.

521 Main St., Covington, (859) 491-6678, ottosonmain. com. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner seven days, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC. $$

RED FEATHER KITCHEN Historically peasant-grade cuts of meat get the full Pyg-

malion treatment at Red Feather in Oakley, where there’s deep respect for the time and tending necessary to bring a short rib, pork chop, or hanger steak to its full potential.

After a quick sear to lock in juices, the steak takes a turn in the wood-fired oven. While primal cuts play a leading role, the supporting cast is just as captivating. The hot snap of fresh ginger in the carrot soup was especially warming on a winter evening and the crispy skin on the Verlasso salmon acts as the foil to the plump, rich flesh. Service here only improves the experience.

3200 Madison Rd., Oakley, (513) 407-3631, redfeatherkitchen.com. Dinner Tues–Sun, brunch Sun. MCC. $$

RED ROOST TAVERN

At its best, Red Roost Tavern—located in the Hyatt Regency, downtown—meets its singular challenge with verve: offering a locally sourced sensibility to an increasingly demanding dining public while introducing out-of-town guests to unique Cincinnati foods. Take the goetta, rich pork capturing the earthiness of the steel-cut oats, served as a hash with sweet potatoes and poached eggs. The seasoning added a restrained, almost mysterious hint of black pepper. But the kitchen’s talent seems straightjacketed. Chefs thrive on instincts not covered by the five senses; restaurants thrive by taking careful risks. Red Roost seems to be struggling to find its third eye, and sometimes the entrées don’t live up to their ambitions.

151 W. Fifth St., downtown, (513) 354-4025. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days. MCC,DS. $$$

SUGAR N’ SPICE

This Paddock Hills diner, with a second location in Overthe-Rhine, has been dishing up wispy-thin pancakes and football-sized omelettes to Cincinnatians since FDR was signing new deals. Breakfast and lunch offerings mix old-hat classics like steak and eggs, corned beef hash, and basic burgers with funky iterations that draw on ethnic ingredients such as chorizo and tzatziki. Get here early if you don’t want to stand in line.

4381 Reading Rd., Paddock Hills; 1203 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 242-3521, eatsugarnspice.com, Breakfast and lunch seven days. MCC. $

SYMPHONY HOTEL & RESTAURANT

Tucked into a West 14th Street Italianate directly around the corner from Music Hall, this place feels like a private dinner club. There’s a preferred by-reservation policy. Check the web site for the weekend’s five-course menu, a slate of “new American” dishes that changes monthly. You can see the reliance on local produce in the spring vegetable barley soup. Salads are interesting without being busy, and the sorbets are served as the third course palate cleanser. Main courses of almond-crusted mahi-mahi, flat-iron steak, and a vegetable lasagna hit all the right notes, and you can end with a sweet flourish if you choose the chocolate croissant bread pudding.

210 W. 14th St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 721-3353, symphonyhotel.com. Dinner Thurs–Sun, brunch Sun. $$

TRIO

Trio is nothing if not a crowd pleaser. Whether you’re in the mood for a California-style pizza or filet mignon (with side salad, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed swiss chard, and mushroom jus), the menu is broad enough to offer something for everyone. It may lack a cohesive point of view, but with the number of regulars who come in seven nights a week, variety is Trio’s ace in the hole. A simple margherita pizza with roma tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, and provolone delivered a fine balance of crunchy crust, sharp cheese, and sweet, roasted tomatoes. Paired with a glass of pinot noir, it made a perfect light meal. The service is friendly enough for a casual neighborhood joint but comes with white tablecloth attentiveness and knowledge. Combine that with the consistency in the kitchen, and Trio is a safe bet.

7565 Kenwood Rd., Kenwood, (513) 984-1905, triobistro.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DC. $$$

YORK STREET CAFÉ

Five blocks from the Newport riverfront, Terry and Betsy Cunningham have created the sort of comfortable, welcoming environment that encourages steady customers.

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broad range of diners, from non-adventurous visiting relatives to non-attentive children. Desserts have always been one of the stars: flourless chocolate hazelnut torte, bittersweet, rich and moist; butter rum pudding that would be equally at home on a picnic table or a finely dressed Michelin-starred table.

738 York St., Newport, (859) 261-9675, yorkstonline. com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sat. MCC, DS. $$

BARBECUE ELI’S BBQ

Elias Leisring started building his pulled pork reputation under canopies at Findlay Market and Fountain Square in 2011.

Leisring’s proper little ’cue shack along the river serves up ribs that are speaking-in-tongues good, some of the zazziest jalapeño cheese grits north of the Mason-Dixon line, and browned mashed potatoes that would make any short order cook diner-proud. The small no-frills restaurant—packed cheek-by-jowl most nights—feels like it’s been there a lifetime, with customers dropping vinyl on the turntable, dogs romping in the side yard, and picnic tables crowded with diners.

The hooch is bring-your-own, and the barbecue is bona fide.

3313 Riverside Dr., East End, (513) 533-1957, elisbarbeque.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC. $

WALT’S HITCHING POST

A Northern Kentucky institution returns. Roughly 750 pounds of ribs per week are pit-fired in a small building in front of the restaurant, with a smaller dedicated smoker out back for brisket and chicken. Walt’s ribs begin with several hours in the smokehouse and then are quick-seared at the time of service. This hybrid method takes advantage of the leaner nature of the baby-back ribs they prefer to use.

Each rib had a just-right tooth to it where soft flesh peeled away from the bone. One hidden treasure: Walt’s housemade tomato and garlic dressing. Slightly thicker than a vinaigrette yet unwilling to overwhelm a plate of greens, the two key elements play well together.

3300 Madison Pke., Ft. Wright, (859) 360-2222, waltshitchingpost.com. Dinner seven days. MCC. $$

CAJUN/ CARIBBEAN BREWRIVER CREOLE

More than 800 miles from New Orleans, this may be as close as you can get to the real deal here in your own backyard.

The menu fully leans into Chef Michael Shields’s penchant for cuisine from the Crescent City. His six years of training under NOLA’s own Emeril Lagasse comes through in a scratch kitchen menu that spans a range of the city’s classics. The enormous shrimp and oyster po’ boys—the former protein fried in a light and crispy beer batter and the latter in a hearty cornmeal breading—are served on fluffy French bread loaves and dressed with lightly spicy rémoulades.

The jambalaya packs all the heat of a late summer day in the French Quarter without masking a hint of its satisfying flavors. Paired with a Sazerac and nightly live jazz, you may just feel tempted to start a second line.

4632 Eastern Ave., Linwood, (513) 861-2484, brewrivercreolekitchen.com. Dinner Tues–Sun, brunch & lunch Fri–Sun. MCC. $

SWAMPWATER GRILL

At first blush, this place is a dive where homesick Cajuns can find a good pile of jambalaya. But thoughtful details like draft Abita Root Beer and char-grilled Gulf Coast oysters on the half shell signal its ambition. Bayou standards like jambalaya, gumbo, and fried seafood also make an appearance.

But the extensive menu also features amped up pub-style items for those who may be squeamish about crawfish tails (which can be added to just about anything on the menu).

You’ll also find a roundup of oyster, shrimp, and catfish Po’Boys, as well as a selection of hardwood-smoked meats.

3742 Kellogg Ave., East End, (513) 834-7067, swampwatergrill.com. Lunch and dinner Wed–Sun, brunch Fri–Sun. MCC. $$

KNOTTY PINE ON THE BAYOU

The Pine serves some of the best Louisiana home-style food you’ll find this far north of New Orleans. Taste the fried catfish filets with their peppery crust, or the garlic sauteed shrimp with smoky greens on the side, and you’ll understand why it’s called soul food. Between March and June, it’s crawfish season. Get them boiled and heaped high on a platter or in a superb crawfish etouffee. But the rockin’ gumbo—a thick, murky brew of andouille sausage, chicken, and vegetables—serves the best roundhouse punch all year round. As soon as you inhale the bouquet and take that first bite, you realize why Cajun style food is considered a high art form and a serious pleasure. And you’ll start planning your return trip.

6302 Licking Pke., Cold Spring, (859) 781-2200, letseat. at/KnottyPine. Dinner Tues–Sun. MCC, DS. $$

CHINESE AMERASIA

A sense of energetic fun defines this tiny Chinese spot with a robust beer list. The glossy paper menu depicts Master Chef Rich Chu as a “Kung Food” master fighting the evil fast-food villain with dishes like “fly rice,” “Brocco-Lee,” and “Big Bird’s Nest.” Freshness rules. Pot stickers, dumplings, and wontons are hand-shaped. The Dragon’s Breath wontons will invade your dreams. Seasoned ground pork, onion, and cilantro meatballs are wrapped in egg dough, wok simmered, and topped with thick, spicy red pepper sauce and fresh cilantro. Noodles are clearly Chef Chu’s specialty, with zonxon (a tangle of thin noodles, finely chopped pork, tofu, and mushrooms cloaked in spicy dark sauce and crowned with peanuts and cilantro) and Matt Chu’s Special (shaved rice noodle, fried chicken, and seasonal vegetables in gingery white sauce) topping the menu’s flavor charts.

521 Madison Ave., Covington, (859) 261-6121. Lunch Sun–Fri, dinner seven days. MCC. $

GREAT TANG

Although the (24-page!) menu features classic dishes in every style, the specialty at Great Tang is the refined coastal cuisine of Zhejiang. If you like spice, you can get still the Sichuanese and Hunanese classics. One dish will hint at the surprises in store for people who are mainly used to Chinese takeout: the lovely Xian cold noodle. The dish is exquisitely layered: the creamy and nutty undertone of sesame paste, mixed with notes of tang and spice, topped with the bright pop of cilantro. The combination of textures is also delightful, with crunches of cucumber and sprouted mung and the softness of the flat noodles. And that tofu! It was wonderfully meaty, with dense layers, substantial and satisfying as a counterpart to the noodles. Be as brave as you are in the mood to be. Ask for some suggestions and prepare to be astonished.

7340 Kingsgate Way, West Chester, (513) 847-6097, greattangohio.com. Lunch and dinner Wed–Mon, dim sum Sat & Sun. MCC. $$

HOUSE OF SUN

Take a gander at the authentic Chinese section of the menu.

There you’ll find a ballet of smoky, spicy sliced conch; thick handmade noodles soaking up rich, nostril-searing brown sauce; and crispy pork ears arranged like flower petals on the plate (think of fine Italian prosciutto). The popular American-Chinese chicken dishes are there, too, including General Tso, sweet and sour, and sesame chicken.

11955 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (513) 769-0888, houseofsuncincy.com. Lunch and dinner Mon–Sun. DS, MC, V. $$

ORIENTAL WOK

This is the restaurant of your childhood memories: the showy Las Vegas-meets-China decor, the ebulliently comedic host, the chop sueys, chow meins, and crab rangoons that have never met a crab. But behind the giant elephant tusk entryway and past the goldfish ponds and fountains is the genuine hospitality and warmth of the Wong family, service worthy of the finest dining establishments, and some very good food that’s easy on the palate. Best are the fresh fish: salmon, sea bass, and halibut steamed, grilled, or flash fried in a wok, needing little more than the ginger–green onion sauce that accompanies them. Even the chicken lo

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mein is good. It may not be provocative, but not everyone wants to eat blazing frogs in a hot pot.

317 Buttermilk Pke., Ft. Mitchell, (859) 331-3000; 2444 Madison Rd., Hyde Park, (513) 871-6888, orientalwok.com. Lunch Mon–Fri (Ft. Mitchell; buffet Sun 11–2:30), lunch Tues–Sat (Hyde Park), dinner Mon–Sat (Ft. Mitchell) dinner Tues–Sun (Hyde Park). MCC. $$

THE PACIFIC KITCHEN The monster of a menu can be dizzying. Ease in with some top-notch Korean Fried Chicken. These slightly bubbly, shatter-crisp wings are painted with a thin gochujang pepper sauce (a foil to the fat). It takes 24 hours to prep the Cantonese duck, between a honey-vinegar brine to dry the skin, a marinade of star anise, bean paste, and soy within the re-sealed cavity, and the crispy convection oven finish. Dolsot bibimbap had plenty of crispy rice at the bottom of the stone bowl, and the accompanying banchan were soothing yet flavorful, especially the strips of lightly pickled cucumber.

Even dishes like a Malaysian goat stew resonated with rich, original flavors.

8300 Market Place Lane, Montgomery, (513) 898-1833, thepacific.kitchen. Lunch and dinner seven days; dim sum Sat & Sun. MCC. $$

SICHUAN BISTRO CHINESE GOURMET

WINGS UP

Another brewery is sprouting in the Queen City this winter. Daytonbased Warped Wing Brewing Company is opening a location in Mason.

The brewery and taproom will set up shop at the corner of Route US-42 and Tylersville Road.

warpedwing.com

Like many Chinese restaurants that cater to both mainstream American and Chinese palates, this strip mall gem uses two menus. The real story here is found in dishes of pungent multi-layered flavors that set your mouth ablaze with fermented peppers and fresh chilies and then just as quickly cool it down with the devilish, numbing sensation of hua jiao, Sichuan pepper. Its numbing effect is subtle at first: appetizers of cold sliced beef and tripe, as well as slices of pork belly with a profusion of minced garlic, lean toward the hot and sweet; mapo tofu freckled with tiny fermented black beans and scallions, and pork with pickled red peppers and strips of ginger root, progress from sweet to pungent to hot to salty—in that order.

Alternated with cooling dishes—nibbles of rice, a verdant mound of baby bok choy stir-fried with a shovelful of garlic, refreshing spinach wilted in ginger sauce, a simply sensational tea-smoked duck—the effect is momentarily tempered.

7888 S. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, (513) 770-3123, sichuanbistro.com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sun. MCC, DS. $$

UNCLE YIP’S Long before sushi somehow un-disgusted itself to the Western World, China had houses of dim sum. Uncle Yip’s valiantly upholds that tradition in Evendale. This is a traditional dim sum house with all manner of exotic dumplings, including shark fin or beef tripe with ginger and onion. As for the seafood part of the restaurant’s full name, Uncle Yip has most everything the sea has to offer, from lobster to mussels. The menu has more than 260 items, so you’ll find a range of favorites, from moo goo gai pan to rock salt frog legs.

10736 Reading Rd., Evendale, (513) 733-8484, uncleyips.com. Lunch and dinner seven days.

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ABIGAIL STREET

Most people who’ve eaten at Abigail Street have favorite dishes that they order every visit: the Moroccan spiced broccoli, for example, or the mussels charmoula, with its perfect balance of saffron, creaminess, and tomatoey acidity. Many of the new items on the menu have the same perfected feeling as these classics. Working within a loose framework of Middle Eastern and North African flavors, Abigail Street

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has never fallen into a routine that would sap its energy. New offerings like the duck leg confit, with spicy-sour harissa flavors, firm-tender butternut squash, and perfectly made couscous, feel just as accomplished as old favorites like the falafel, beautifully moist and crumbly with a bright parsley interior. The restaurant is always watching for what works and what will truly satisfy, ready to sacrifice the superficially interesting in favor of the essential 1214 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 421-4040, abigailstreet.com. Dinner Tues–Sat. MCC, DS. $$ Top 10

BOCA

With its grand staircase, chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling draperies, Boca has an atmosphere of grandeur and refinement. There is a sense of drama not only in the decor but in everything it serves. In some dishes, there is a painterly sense of contrast and surprise, like violet-derived purple sugar beside the pain de Gênes (French almond cake). In others, there is a dramatic suspense, like the whole egg yolk quivering in the center of the Fassone tartare waiting to be broken. While staying mostly grounded in the fundamentals of Italian and French cuisine, Boca has an air of international sophistication that sets its food apart. The hamachi crudo, an old standby on the menu, takes Japanese flavors and gives them new dimensions with grapefruit suprêmes and slivers of shishito pepper. This is food of extraordinary creativity and flair.

114 E. Sixth St., downtown, (513) 542-2022, bocacincinnati.com. Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DS. $$$ Top 10

BOUQUET RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR

Normally diners aren’t pleased when a restaurant runs out of something. At Bouquet, though, surprise changes to the menu are simply a sign of integrity. Chef-owner Stephen Williams is serious about using seasonal ingredients, and if the figs have run out or there is no more chicken from a local farm, so be it. The flavors at Bouquet are about doing justice to what’s available. Preparations are unfussy, complexity coming from within the vegetables and proteins themselves. A tomato salad—wonderfully fresh and vibrant, so you know the tomatoes have just come off a nearby vine—is dressed with chopped shiso, a crimson herb that tastes like a mysterious combination of mint and cilantro. This determination to make something delicious out of what’s on hand, to embrace limitations, gives the food at Bouquet a rustic, soulful quality.

519 Main St., Covington, (859) 491-7777, bouquetrestaurant.com. Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DS. $$

BRANCH Located in a huge Art Deco building, formerly a bank, Branch has taken this potentially cavernous and impersonal space and made it intimate. Diners might recognize the vibe from this restaurant group’s first venture, Northside’s The Littlefield. It maintains a balance between cooking to a higher price point and creating an atmosphere of refinement without losing the informal neighborhood feel. The shrimp and grits—served soupy in a big bowl with an addictively sweet-and-sour green tomato marmalade swirled into the creamy grits— are taken surprising heights. Another notable item is a dish that wouldn’t normally get a mention in a review: the french fries. They demonstrate that food that is usually mindlessly inhaled can be worth savoring if it is made with enough love.

1535 Madison Rd., East Walnut Hills, (513) 221-2702, eatatbranch.com. Dinner Mon–Sun, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC. $$

CHÉ This Walnut Street spot draws on authentic Argentine recipes, including the empanadas. Choose

from more than a dozen different crispy, perfectly cinched dough pockets, with fillings ranging from traditional (a mixture of cumin-spiced beef, egg, and olives) to experimental (mushrooms, feta, green onion, and mozzarella). There are also six different dipping sauces to choose from, but you need not stray from the house chimichurri. It complements practically every item on the menu, but particularly the grilled meats, another Argentinian staple. Marinated beef skewers and sausages are cooked on an open-flame grill, imparting welcome bits of bitter char to the juicy meat.

1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 3458838, checincinnati.com. Lunch Tues–Sun , dinner seven days, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC. $$

CROWN REPUBLIC GASTROPUB What makes Crown Republic special isn’t its handful of outstanding dishes. It’s the place’s sheer consistency. No single dish is absolutely mind-blowing or completely original, but when almost everything that comes out is genuinely tasty, the service is always friendly and attentive, and (stop the presses!) the bill is quite a bit less than you expected, you sit up and pay attention. The crab and avocado toast, served on grilled bread with lime juice and slivers of pickled Fresno chiles, is a prime example of what makes Crown Republic tick. The cocktails are equally unfussy and good, like the Tipsy Beet, made with vodka, housemade beet shrub, cucumber, mint, and citrus peel. Crown Republic has a mysterious quality that I can only describe as “good energy.”

720 Sycamore St., downtown, (513) 246-4272, crgcincy.com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sat. MCC. $$

E+O KITCHEN The former Beluga space comes alive with a menu that conjoins minimalist Asian with gutsy-cumearthy Latin. The results are hit-or-miss: while guacamole was pointlessly studded with edamame, the pork belly buns are especially tender.

Taco plates are a safe bet, with the “sol” pastor— pineapple coupled with Korean kimchi, bulgogi pork, and cilantro—hitting all the right notes. More adventurous palates may opt for the nuanced ramen—the pork and soy broth teeming with cuts of both pork belly and slow-cooked shoulder, while a superbly poached egg lingers at the edge, awaiting its curtain call. Service is friendly but tends to sputter when it comes to the basics of hospitality.

3520 Edwards Rd., Hyde Park, (513) 832-1023, eokitchen.com. Lunch and dinner seven days.

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THE GOVERNOR This Milford restaurant playfully elevates diner classics. Breakfast is available all day so if you’re looking to greet the morning with decadence, try the ricotta toast, a thick slab of brioche toast smothered in ricotta and fresh, seasonal jams.

Sandwiches also get an inventive twist here. The “Governor Tso’s chicken”—a crispy fried chicken breast glazed with a General Tso’s–inspired sauce, topped with coleslaw and served on a toasted sesame seed bun—is a gigantic, happy mess of a sandwich, but the sweet glaze faintly evokes the namesake “General” while letting the sublimely fried chicken lead the charge. Order a side of crinkle cut fries and ask for the housemade Maple Thousand Island dipping sauce. (You’ll thank us later.)

231 Main St., Milford, (513) 239-8298, governordiner.com. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days. Brunch and lunch Sun. MCC. $

THE LITTLEFIELD Inside a modest 1,500 square-foot space on Spring Grove, just south of Hamilton Avenue, at least 70-odd bourbons behind the bar drive this little restaurant’s philosophy. The menu is meant to be limited, the better to support and celebrate the ICON BY EMI VILL AVICENCIO

bottled flavors up front. There are surprises: a faint hint of curry powder deepens the moody cauliflower fritters; skewered golf-balls of mild, peppery ground lamb get a faint crust from the final sear. You’ll also want to order the smoked pork katsu. Panko crusted cutlets of pork, topped with tonkatsu sauce, served with sesame ginger slaw and kewpie mayo. The signature chicken and corn chowder is exactly what you need on a cold winter’s day.

3934 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, (513) 386-7570, littlefieldns.com. Lunch Mon–Sat, dinner seven days, brunch Sun. V, MC. $

MAPLEWOOD KITCHEN

Order at the counter, then find your own table, and a server will deliver what you’ve selected. There’s no cohesive cuisine, rather, the menu takes its cue from all corners of the globe: chicken tinga, spaghetti pomodoro, a New York Strip steak, guajillo chicken are all represented, along with a satisfying pappardelle with house-made sausage. Brunch is available all day; try the light lemon ricotta pancakes or the satisfying avocado benedict.

525 Race St., downtown, (513) 421-2100; 5065 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, (513) 972-4747, maplewood kitchenandbar.com. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days. MCC. $$

MASHROOTS

After serving mofongo at Findlay Market for nearly four years, Mashroots opened its first brick-and-mortar spot in College Hill this year. For the uninitiated, mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish of mashed fried plantains with garlic and olive oil, typically served with protein and sauce. Here, you can get plantain, yuca, or sweet potato as your root and a protein, like skirt steak or pulled chicken. Top it off with veggies (pinkslaw, vinagrete, citruscarrot) and a sauce (pink mayo, anyone?), and wash it all down with refreshing cocktails made with rum and harder-to-find spirits.

5903 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, (513) 6204126, mashroots.com. Lunch and dinner Tues-Sat, Lunchand dinner Sun. MCC. $

MELT REVIVAL

In this Northside sandwich joint, the restaurant’s name pretty much dictates what you should get.

Diners have their choice of sandwiches, including the vegetarian cheesesteak—seitan (a meat substitute) topped with roasted onions, peppers, and provolone—and the J.L.R. Burger, a black bean or veggie patty served with cheese, tomato, lettuce and housemade vegan mayo. For those who require meat in their meals, try the verde chicken melt: juicy pieces of chicken intermingle with pesto, zucchini, and provolone. Not sure you’ll want a whole sandwich? Try one of the halvesies, a half-salad, half-soup selection popular with the lunch crowd.

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4100 Hamilton Ave., Northside, (513) 818-8951, meltrevival.com. MCC, DS. $

METROPOLE

Metropole has been remarkably stable since it opened in 2012. Even when chefs have left, the organization has promoted from within, kept popular dishes on the menu, and maintained a certain vibe, a balance between sophistication and rusticity. Its vegetarian fare contains many of its most inventive and delightful creations. The chilled can-taloupe soup has a creamy note from coconut milk and a hint of spice floating in at the end of every bite to balance the subtle, melon-y sweetness. The fancy “candy bar,” with its light and crispy peanut wafers and ring of flourless chocolate cake and caramel, encapsulates Metropole at its best: fun and whimsical, but rooted in careful execution of deep and satisfying flavors.

609 Walnut St., downtown, (513) 578-6660, metropoleonwalnut.com. Breakfast and dinner seven days, lunch Mon–Fri, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC. $$

MITA’S

It’s fitting that chef Jose Salazar named this restaurant after his grandmother, because there is something deeply homey about the food at Mita’s. With a focus on Spanish tapas, it always feels, in Top 10

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the best possible way, like elevated home cooking. Its sophistication is modestly concealed. The flavors are bold and direct, whether the smoky depths of the chimichurri rojo on skewers of grilled chicken or the intensely bright sourness of the pozole verde. In dishes like the mushroom soup, the chef hits every register: the acid of red piquillo peppers to balance the earthy mushrooms, the crisp fried leeks against the delicately creamy soup. But what mainly comes through is the warm-hearted affection a grandmother might have put into a meal for a beloved grandson. It’s the kind of big hug everyone needs from time to time.

501 Race St., downtown, (513) 421-6482, mitas.co.

Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC. $$$

NICHOLSON’S To remind local diners that they were here before those young dog-toting punks with their exposed brick and crafty ales in Over-the-Rhine, Nicholson’s branded themselves Cincinnati’s “first and finest gastropub,” and revamped the menu to include plenty of snacks and small plates for grazing, and not-quite-brawny, straightforward sandwiches and main dishes. Try the oatmeal crusted trout, bowl of cock-a-leekie soup, or check out the cranberry-apple or Scottish BBQ style burgers or the turkey burger with apple chutney. And the bar’s clubby intimacy makes it easy to belly up and enjoy their impressive collection of single malts or a Scottish stout.

625 Walnut St., downtown, (513) 564-9111, nicholsons pub.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC. $$

PLEASANTRY With only 40 seats inside, Daniel Souder and Joanna Kirkendall’s snug but spare OTR gem—they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner like a true neighborhood spot—features an engaging wine program aimed at broadening your palate alongside small plates that are equally ambitious. Classic technique and fresh produce anchor an approachable menu—“everything” biscuits with cured salmon, burgers, and chicken salad sandwiches are available at lunch, and the cauliflower with sambal is a comforting mash-up of a rich cauliflower-and-coconut-cream schmear topped with a head of sambal-roasted cauliflower, grapefruit segments, toasted cashews, and cilantro. This is not to say that the proteins aren’t something special. Traditionally a much less expensive cut, the small hanger steak was decidedly tender, served with braised cippolini onions and sauteed mushrooms.

118 W. 15th St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 381-1969, pleasantryotr.com. Dinner Tues–Sat, brunch Fri–Sun. MCC. $

PONTIAC OTR Dan Wright’s BBQ dream gets reincarnated as a wing joint and tiki drink emporium. The brisket still shows up on the brisket nachos, and the fried pickles and the silky macand-cheese didn’t go anywhere, but the smoked wings have taken center stage. Choose from one of seven sauce options—BBQ, original, chipotle-mayo, hot garlic, General Tso, Carolina gold, and island jerk—pick your hunger lever (five, 10, 25, or 60 wings), and chow down. If you’re feeling especially brave, take the wing challenge and consume 10 winges tossed in housemade “super mega ultra hot sauce” in five mintues, and you’ll get your wings for free and a picture on the wall of fame.

1403 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 579-8500, pontiacbbq.com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sun, brunch Sun. MCC. $$

RUTH’S PARKSIDE CAFÉ The spiritual successor of Mullane’s Parkside Café, Ruth’s brings back the vegetable-forward menu with a few concessions to contemporary tastes. Dinner options now include steaks and heavier, braised entrées. But the stir-fries, beans and rice, pasta, and the traditional option to add a protein to an entrée (tofu, tempeh, chicken, or local chorizo) for a $2 upcharge are all old standards. While dishes are generally hearty, they are rarely too rich, leaving room to freely consider dessert. There are a small selection of baked goods, including a gooey butter cake, homemade fruit pies, and Madisono’s Gelato.

1550 Blue Rock St., Northside, (513) 542-7884, ruthscafe.com. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat. MCC. $$

SACRED BEAST Sacred Beast advertises itself as a kind of upscale diner, but the real gems are the oddball dishes that don’t quite fit the diner mold. The menu can be disorienting in its eclecticism: foie gras torchon is next to lobster poutine, and a king salmon is next to a diner breakfast and deviled eggs. Winners are scattered throughout the menu in every category.

On the cocktail list, the Covington Iced Tea, a lemon and coffee concoction made with cold brew, San Pellegrino, and vodka is oddly satisfying. The service is good, and there is some flair about the place—including vintage touches, from the facsimile reel-to-reel audio system to the mostly classic cocktails—even within its rather chilly industrial design.

In short, go for the late night grub; stay for the elegant, shareable twists on classic snacks.

1437 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 213-2864, sacredbeastdiner.com. Lunch, dinner, and late night seven days. MCC. $$

SALAZAR A freewheeling tour through Korean, Moroccan, Italian, and French flavors—and that’s just on one iteration of the ever-evolving menu. Salazar turns out fresh, well-balanced dishes dotted with seasonal surprises: the cauliflower steak special (a Moroccan spiced, seared wedge of the cruciferous vegetable complemented by a strong hit of lemon), the chicken liver mousse (so good it deserves its own trophy), and the succulent chicken Milanese (with its musky, sweet-and-sour notes of ground cherry). With its bustling bar and cheek-by-jowl tables, Salazar hums with energy at every meal.

1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 621-7000, salazarcincinnati.com. Lunch Thurs–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC. $$

SENATE Ever since it began dishing out its lo-fi eats, Chef Dan Wright’s gastropub has been operating at a velocity few can match. From the howl and growl of supremely badass hot dogs to the palate-rattling poutine, Senate has led the charge in changing the local conventional wisdom about what makes a great restaurant. Consumption of mussels charmoula means either ordering additional grilled bread to soak up every drop of the herby, saffron-laced broth or drinking the remainder straight from the bowl and perfectly crisped and seasoned fries inspire countless return visits.

1100 Summit Place Dr., Blue Ash, (513) 769-0099, senateblueash.com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sat. Brunch, lunch, and dinner Sun. MC, V, DS. $

THE STANDARD Owners Paul Weckman and Emily Wolff offer a pared down menu of six small plates (if you include the fries) and five mains. It’s simple but satisfying, with an interesting PanAsian street food vibe. The two kinds of satay (particularly the lemongrass chicken) and the fried honey sriracha tenders, with an excellent housemade bread-and-butter pickle, are the highlights. In terms of drinks, try the Hot Rod, which has the flavor of kimchi captured in a drink.

There is a gochujang (salty, fermented Korean chile paste) simple syrup and a rim of Korean pepper—and the result is wonderful and unique.

434 Main St., Covington, (859) 360-0731, facebook. com/thestandardcov. Dinner Tues–Sun. MCC. $

THE SUMMIT

TASTE OF BELGIUM Jean-François Flechet’s waffle empire grew from a back counter of Madison’s grocery at Findlay Market to multiple full-service sit-down spots. There’s more on the menu than the authentic Belgian treat, though it would be a crime to miss the chicken and waffles: a dense, yeasty waffle topped with a succulent buttermilk fried chicken breast, Frank’s hot sauce, and maple syrup. There are also frites, of course, and croquettes—molten Emmenthaler cheese sticks—plus a gem of a Bolognese. And let’s not forget the beer. Six rotating taps offer some of the best the Belgians brew.

1133 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 381-4607, and other locations, authenticwaffle.com. Breakfast and lunch Mon–Sat, dinner Tues–Sat, brunch Sun. MCC. $$

20 BRIX Paul Barraco mixes Mediterranean influences with homespun choices, and he comes up with some marvelous food.

Lamb meatballs with melted onions and romesco sauce are sweet and peppery, and their simplicity partners well with a lush Zinfandel. And his chicken and waffles could inspire you to regularly take a solo seat at the bar.

The excellent wine list, arranged by flavor profiles within the varietals, features dozens of varieties by the glass in five-ounce or two-ounce pours, which makes it easy to try several.

101 Main St., Milford, (513) 831-2749, 20brix.com. Lunch and dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DS, DC. $$

TERANGA West African cuisine consists of mostly simple, home-style dishes of stews and grilled lamb with just enough of the exotic to offer a glimpse of another culture. Be prepared for a few stimulating sights and flavors that warm from within. An entire grilled tilapia—head and all—in a peppery citrus marinade and served on plantains with a side of Dijon-coated cooked onions is interesting enough to pique foodie interest without overwhelming the moderate eater. Stews of lamb or chicken with vegetables and rice are a milder bet, and Morrocan-style couscous with vegetables and mustard sauce accompanies most items.

The dining room atmosphere is extremely modest with most of the action coming from the constant stream of carryout orders.

8438 Vine St., Hartwell, (513) 821-1300, terangacinci. com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC. $

ZULA For a restaurant whose name loosely derives from an Israeli slang term for “hidden treasure,” it seems apt that a dish or two might sneak in and stun—like the mussels Marseilles, with its bouillabaisse-style broth, rich with saffron, tomato, and fennel. But Zula is no one-trick pony. With a wood-fired oven on the premises, it’s incumbent on you to try the flatbreads. One zula is the eggplant option, where caramelized onions and marinated red bell peppers pair well with subtly sweet fontina. Not every bite at Zula is a game-changer, but one is all you need.

1400 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 744-9852, zula bistro.com. Dinner Tues–Sat. MCC. $$

FRENCH CHEZ RENÉE FRENCH BISTROT

This “laboratory restaurant” staffed by Midwest Culinary Institute students features a limited but eclectic menu. Soft shell crab goes Latin with black beans, avocado, lime, and chiles. Spanish mackerel is given a Mediterranean twist with yogurt, cucumbers, pickled red onion, and chickpeas.

A more traditional pasta dish of hand cut pappardelle with prosciutto, peas, and Parmesan makes an appearance alongside a Kurabota (the pork equivalent of Kobe beef) “hot dog.” Some dishes work better than others: There is redemption in a rustic combination of morels with cream, shallots, and tangy, smoky Idiazábal sheep’s milk cheese.

The complex flavor of earth, wood, and char makes this a classic dish for enjoying, not for analyzing. That’s exactly what culinary students should be striving for.

Based on American stereotypes of French food—that it’s elaborate, elitist, and expensive—one might expect Chez Renee to fall on the chichi side. Instead, it’s elegant in an everyday way, operating on the principle that it is better to excel at simplicity than to badly execute something complicated. The formula is not complex: Simple ingredients, generally fresh and from nearby, prepared without much fuss. Asparagus is beautifully roasted and perfectly salted, and the quiche Lorraine (yes, the old standby) has a nice, firm texture, and a fine balance of bacon, mushrooms, and oignons (to quote the menu, which is a charming hodgepodge of French and English). This is solid, tasty food, both approachable and well executed.

It’s well on its way to becoming, as a good bistrot should be, a neighborhood institution.

3520 Central Parkway, Clifton, (513) 569-4980, midwestculinary.com. Dinner Thurs–Sat. MCC, DS. $$

233 Main St., Milford, (513) 428-0454, chezrenee frenchbistrot.com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sat. MCC. $$

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LE BAR A BOEUF

Jean-Robert de Cavel’s upscale alterna-burgershack features bifteck haché, ground beef patties that are a mainstay of French family dinners, according to de Cavel. His “Les Ground Meat” is available in beef, Wagyu beef, bison, lamb, and fish (a blend of albacore tuna and salmon). Portions are eight ounces, taller than a typical burger, and seared on the kitchen’s iron griddle. It’s easy to turn many of the generously portioned appetizers into dinner. Pair the open-faced beef tongue “French Dip” sandwich with a spinach salad and you’ll have one of the best choices in the house.

Or go for mac-and-cheese. The lobster mac always sounds lush, but do consider the humble beef cheek version, enlivened by a touch of truffle oil, instead.

2200 Victory Pkwy., East Walnut Hills, (513) 751-2333, barboeuf.com. Dinner Tues–Sat. MCC. $$

INDIAN AMMA’S KITCHEN

Muthu “Kumar” Muthiah serves traditional southern Indian and Indo-Chinese vegetarian cuisine, but with a sizable Orthodox Jewish community nearby, Muthia saw an opportunity: If he was going to cook vegetarian, why not also make it kosher? Muthiah prepares every item—from the addictively crunchy gobhi Manchurian, a spicy Chinese cauliflower dish, to the lemon pickle, tamarind, and mint sauces—entirely from scratch under the careful eye of Rabbi Michoel Stern. Always 80 percent vegan, the daily lunch buffet is 100 percent animal-product-free on Wednesdays. Tuck into a warm and savory channa masala (spiced chickpeas) or malai kofta (vegetable dumplings in tomato sauce) from the curry menu. Or tear into a crispy, two-foot diameter dosa (chickpea flour crepe) stuffed with spiced onions and potatoes.

7633 Reading Rd., Roselawn, (513) 821-2021, ammaskitchen.com. Lunch buffet seven days (all-vegan on Wed), dinner seven days. MC, V, DS. $

BOMBAY BRAZIER

Indian food in America is hard to judge, because whether coming from the kitchen of a takeout joint or from a nicer establishment, the food will rarely taste all that different. It will generally be some twist on Punjabi cuisine. Bombay Brazier does it just right. Chef Rip Sidhu could serve his dal tadka in India, along with several other extraordinary dishes, and still do a roaring business—and this is not something that can be said of most Indian establishments in America. Try the pappadi chaat, a common Indian street food rarely found on American menus, and you will see what sets this place apart. They do everything the way it is supposed to be done, from the dusting of kala namak (a pungent black rock salt) on the fried crisps to the mixture of tamarind and mint chutneys on the chopped onion, tomatoes, and chickpeas—having this dish properly made is balm to the soul of a homesick immigrant, and fresh treasure for any American lover of this cuisine.

12140 Royal Point Dr., Mason, (513) 794-0000, bombaybraziercincy.com. Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC. $$$

BRIJ MOHAN

Order at the counter the way you might at a fast food joint, except the shakes come in mango and there’s no super-sizing your mint lassi. The saag, full of cream in most northern Indian restaurants, is as intensely flavored as collard greens in the Deep South—real Punjabi soul food. Tarka dal is spectacular here, the black lentils smoky from charred tomatoes and onions, and the pani puri, hollow fried shells into which you spoon a peppery cold broth, burst with tart cool crunch. Follow the ICON BY EMI VILL AVICENCIO

spice with soothing ras malai, freshly made cheese simmered in thick almond-flavored milk, cooled and sprinkled with crushed pistachios.

11259 Reading Rd., Sharonville, (513) 7694549, brijmohancincinnati.com. Lunch and dinner Tues–Sun. MC, V, DC. $

I TA L I A N A TAVOLA

In 2011, Jared Wayne opened A Tavola Pizza with two friends just as OTR was blowing up. A Ferrara pizza oven was ordered from Italy; Wayne, a skilled woodworker, built custom tables; and the menu was fleshed in with trendy crowd-pleasers like charcuterie and craft cocktails. Fast-forward a decade. The OTR outpost is closed now but the second location is still going strong in the ’burbs: A Tavola Madeira capitalizes on the menu from the Vine Street location, including the fresh and zesty asparagus, artichoke, and feta pizza on a Neapolitan crust; gooey mozzarella-filled arancini, or risotto fritters; and the unequaled Blue Oven English muffin eggplant sliders. Wash down your small plates with a glass of crisp and grassy Sannio falanghina or an ice-cold Peroni lager. Not ones to rest on their laurels, they also fire up a third Italian import—an Italforni Bull Oven—for their take on Roman-style pies (with a thinner, crispier crust). They’re definitely going to need a bigger parking lot.

7022 Miami Ave., Madeira, (513) 272-0192, atavolapizza.com. Lunch and dinner seven days.

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ADRIATICO’S

Everything about this place says it’s about the pizza: the herbed sauce, the assault of the cheese, the toppings. It’s all evenly distributed, so you get a taste in every bite. Adriatico’s still delivers the tastiest pizza in Clifton. On any given night the aroma wafts through every dorm on campus. It’s that popular because it’s that good. Being inexpensive doesn’t hurt either.

113 W. McMillan St., Clifton Heights, (513) 281-4344, adriaticosuc.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC. $

BETTA’S ITALIAN OVEN

This Italian place hits the spot on all levels. It’s casual—we felt at home in jeans and a T-shirt—but not so casual to rule it out as a date-night spot.

It’s friendly, with a staff that stays on top of refilling that Morretti La Rossa beer. And best of all, the food is amazing (especially for the price). We ranked their pizza the best in the city. Dubious?

Their pizza Margherita will make a believer out of you. Their lasagna, spaghetti, and eggplant Parmesan will have you crying Mama Mia and other Italian-sounding phrases. Their dessert options (Cannoli! Tiramisu! Amaretto cream cake!) are all homemade, and delicious to the very last bite.

3764 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, (513) 6316836. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat. MC, V. $$

ENOTECA EMILIA

Margaret Ranalli revives her O’Bryonville restaurant in a new Loveland space. The menu makes the most of seasonality—which is apparent in the shrimp spiedini. The star of the dish is not the grilled shrimp; it’s the salad of firm diced peaches on which it is served. It is pure summer on a plate. The dish may be off the menu by the time you’re reading this, but any chef who can celebrate an ingredient like this can carry the whole year. Simple presentations of exquisitely fresh ingredients appear throughout the menu, from the the oyster mushrooms served with Brussels sprouts to the roasted sweet corn on the pizza. Enoteca Emilia does the classics well—the crust on both pizzas we tried was just right, the quattro formaggi a particular highlight—and the

prices on these items, along with the wine, were quite reasonable.

110 S. Second St., Loveland, (513) 583-0300, emilialoveland.com. Lunch Sat & Sun, dinner Wed–Sun. MCC. $$

FORNO

Cristian Pietoso’s second restaurant has all the bones of an upscale eatery, but the menu is infused with enough Italian soul to make nonna proud. In most instances, raving about a side of creamed corn wouldn’t bode well for the rest of the menu. Here, that side dish—kernels swimming in a pool of truffle-laced heavy cream that demands sopping up—is evidence that each component prepared by chef de cuisine Stefano Carne is purpose-driven. The red wine–braised honeycomb tripe, which carries a warning label (“Don’t be scared!”), and the pappardelle with spiced cinghiale (wild boar) ragu are examples of the elevated, adventurous comfort food that Pietoso strives for.

3514 Erie Ave., East Hyde Park, (513) 8188720, fornoosteriabar.com. Dinner Tues–Sun, brunch Sun. MCC. $$

NICOLA’S

Chef/Restaurateur Cristian Pietoso carries on the legacy of his father, Nicola, as the elder Pietoso’s Over-the-Rhine eatery celebrates 25 years in business. Nicola’s has entered a new era of exuberant creativity under the leadership of chef Jack Hemmer. You can still get the old Italian classics, and they’ll be as good as ever, but the rest of the menu has blossomed into a freewheeling tour of modern American cuisine.

Any establishment paying this level of attention to detail—from the candied slice of blood orange on the mascarpone cheesecake to the staff’s wine knowledge—is going to put out special meals.

Rarely have humble insalate been so intricately delicious, between the perfectly nested ribbons of beets in the pickled beet salad or the balance of bitterness, funkiness, and creaminess in the endive and Gorgonzola salad. Order an old favorite, by all means, but make sure you try something new, too.

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1420 Sycamore St., Pendleton, (513) 7216200, nicolasotr.com. Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DC, DS. $$$

PADRINO

TURNOVER TAKEOVER

Juan Imeroni, owner of the Overthe-Rhine Argentinian restaurant Ché, recently brought his love for empanadas to O’Bryonville with the opening of Ché Empanadas y Más.

Located in the former Green Dog Cafe space, the eatery focuses on empanadas, personal pizzas, croquettes, charcuterie boards, salads, soup, and bread.

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This sister restaurant to 20 Brix is also owned and operated by the Thomas family and their superstar Executive Chef Paul Barraco, who brings his passion for the slow food movement to the Padrino menu. Billed as “Italian comfort food,” Padrino offers the classics (like lasagna and chicken carbonara) plus hoagies and meatball sliders, an impressive wine list, seasonal martinis, and a decadent signature appetizer—garlic rolls, doughy buns smothered in olive oil and garlic. Best of all, Barraco’s pizza sauce, which is comprised of roasted tomatoes and basil, is so garden-fresh that one can’t help but wonder: If this is real pizza, what have we been eating all these years?

111 Main St., Milford, (513) 965-0100, padrinoitalian.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DS. $$

PRIMAVISTA

Besides offering the old world flavors of Italy, Primavista also serves up a specialty no other restaurant can match: a bird’s eye view of Cincinnati from the west side. The kitchen is equally comfortable with northern and southern regional specialties: a Venetian carpaccio of paper thin raw beef sparked by fruity olive oil; housemade fresh mozzarella stuffed with pesto and mushrooms; or artichoke hearts with snails and mushrooms in a creamy Gorgonzola sauce from Lombardy. Among the classics, nothing is more restorative than the pasta e fagioli, a hearty soup J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2 C I N C I N N AT I M A G A Z I N E . C O M 1 2 3

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The fork-tender osso buco Milanese, with its marrow-filled center bone and salty-sweet brown sauce (marinara and lemon juice), is simply superb. Desserts present further problems; you’ll be hard-pressed to decide between the house-made tiramisu or bread pudding with caramel sauce, marsala soaked raisins, and cream.

Fountain Square. (Add in a golf-ball-sized veal meatball heavy with lemon zest, and it’s an over-the-top comforting main dish.) The same applies to the risotto, where a few small touches add sophistication. Carnaroli rice results in a glossier, starchier dish. A puree of asparagus turns the risotto an eye-popping green, and the poached lobster garnish creates a nice back-and-forth between vegetal and briny flavors. Braised lamb shank over polenta is comforting workhorse, and the flavorful Faroe Island salmon with butternut squash puree, caramelized Brussel sprouts and truffled brown butter balsamic vinaigrette.

520 Vine St., downtown, (513) 721-8483, viavite restaurant.com. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner seven days, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC, DS. $$

There are certain books and movies that you can read or watch over and over. Eating at Sotto is a similar experience: familiar, but so profound and satisfying that there is no reason to ever stop. Unlike other restaurants, where the techniques are often elaborate and unfamiliar, the magic at Sotto happens right in front of you, using ordinary elements and methods. When you taste the results, though, you realize that some mysterious transmutation has taken place. Penne with rapini and sausage comes in a buttery, lightly starchy broth with a kick of spice that you could go on eating forever. From the texture of the chicken liver mousse to the tart cherry sauce on the panna cotta, most of the food has some added element of soulfulness.

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118 E. Sixth St., downtown, (513) 977-6886, sottocincinnati.com. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner seven days.

MCC, DS. $$$

VIA VITE

Cristian Pietoso serves up crowd-pleasing entrées, including the Pietoso family Bolognese, over penne, right on

Kiki started as a pop-up at Northside Yacht Club, then leapt into brick-and-mortar life in College Hill. Your best bet here is to share plates, or simply order too much, starting with the shishito buono, a piled-high plate of roasted shishito peppers tossed in shaved parmesan and bagna cauda, a warm, rich blend of garlic and anchovies. Add the karaage fried chicken, with the Jordy mayo and the pepe meshi, confit chicken on spaghetti and rice that somehow works.

And, yes, the ramen, too. The shio features pork belly and tea-marinated soft-boiled egg, but the kimchi subs in tofu and its namesake cabbage for the meat.

5932 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, (513) 541-0381, kikicincinnati.com. Lunch (carryout only) and dinner Thurs–Sun. MCC. $

810 Matson Pl., Price Hill, (513) 251-6467, pvista.com.

Dinner Tues–Sun. MCC, DC, DS. $$

KYOTO

J A PA N E S E

SOTTO

KIKI

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You don’t go just anywhere to dine on uni sashimi (sea urchin) or tanshio (thinly sliced charcoal-grilled beef tongue). Don’t miss the rich and meaty chyu toro (fatty big-eye tuna), or the pucker-inducing umeshiso maki (pickled plum paste and shiso leaf roll). Noodles are also well represented, with udon, soba, or ramen options available.

And don’t forget to ask about the specials; owners Ken and Keiko Ando always have something new, be it oysters, pork belly, or steamed monkfish liver, a Japanese delicacy that you’ll be hard-pressed to find in any of those Hyde Park pan-Asian wannabes. The only thing you won’t find here is sake, or any other alcohol. Bring your own, or stick to the nutty and outright addicting barley tea.

5889 Pfeiffer Rd., Blue Ash, (513) 791-8687, ando japaneserestaurant.com. Lunch Tues & Thurs, dinner Tues–Sat. MCC. $$$

Owner Jason Shi seems to know everybody’s name as he chats up diners, guiding them through the extensive sushi and sashimi menu. Five young sushi chefs, all part of Shi’s family, work at light speed behind the bar, a choreography backlit by rows of gleaming liquor bottles. Dinner proceeds with glorious chaos as a feisty Carla Tortelli–like server delivers one dish after another—slivers of giant clam on ice in a super-sized martini glass, a volcanic tower of chopped fatty tuna hidden inside overlapping layers of thin avocado slices, smoky grilled New Zealand mussels drizzled with spicy mayo, and delicate slices of a samurai roll—all between shots of chilled sake.

12082 Montgomery Rd., Symmes Twp., (513) 583-8897, kyotosushibar.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC. $$

MATSUYA

At this relaxed little sushi boutique, try ordering kaiseki, a traditional six-course meal that features a succession of small plates but plenty of food. You might encounter an entire steamed baby octopus or yellowtail with daikon radish, pickled mackerel or deep-fried oysters. You can

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depend on cucumber or seaweed salad, tempura shrimp, a grilled meat or fish, and of course, sushi—and sometimes even the colorful Bento box sampler. There’s a Nabemono—tableside pot cooking—section on the menu featuring shabu shabu: slices of prime beef swished through bubbling seaweed broth just until the pink frosts with white.

Served with simmered vegetables, ponzu sauce, daikon, and scallions, the concentrated, slightly sour flavor of the beef is vivid.

7149 Manderlay Dr., Florence, (859) 746-1199. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner seven days. MCC, DC, DS. $$

MEI

Mei’s menu is meant to represent traditional Japanese cuisine, appealing to the novice as well as the sushi maven.

It is divided into sections that encourage a progressive meal of small dishes: One each for hot and cold appetizers, noodles, sushi and sashimi, special rolls, soups and salads, sushi dinners (with miso soup), and combinations (such as tempura paired with sashimi). Deep-fried soft shell crab comes with ponzu sauce—a dipping sauce made of rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, and citrus juice—and the kind of yakitori that you can find on the streets of New York. Bento boxes—lacquered wooden boxes divided into compartments—offer the neophyte a sampling of several small dishes. Mei’s are lovely: deep red and stocked with tempura, cooked salmon, sashimi, stewed vegetables, and a fabulous egg custard with shrimp and gingko nut. Mei’s sushi—nigiri, maki, and handrolls—is exceptionally good with quality cuts of fresh seafood. The staff is knowledgeable, extremely efficient, respectful, and attentive, even when it’s at peak capacity.

8608 Market Place Lane, Montgomery, (513) 891-6880, meijapaneserestaurant.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DS. $$

ZUNDO RAMEN & DONBURI

A stark contrast to Styrofoam cup soup, chef Han Lin’s ramens are a deep and exciting branch of cuisine, capable of

subtlety, variation, and depth. The simplicity of the dish’s name hides a world of complexity. Zundo uses the traditional Japanese building blocks of flavor—soy sauce, miso, sake, mirin—to create something freewheeling and timetested. Bowls of ramen come with a marinated soft-boiled egg half, roast pork, green onion, and a healthy serving of noodles. Each has a distinct identity, like the milky richness of the tonkotsu, the rich and buttery miso, or the light and faintly sweet shoyu ramen. A transformative add-in is the mayu, or black garlic oil. Dripped on top of one of the subtler broths, it adds a deep, mushroom-y richness, with the hint of burned flavor that makes barbecue so good.

220 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 975-0706, zundootr.com. Lunch Tues–Sun. MCC. $$

512 Madison Ave., Covington, (859) 291-1484, riverside koreanrestaurant.com. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner seven days. MCC, DS. $$

KOREAN

SURA

HARU

After the closing of Sung Korean Bistro, Haru is a welcome addition to the downtown scene. Dishes are served along with the usual Korean accompaniment of pickles, kimchi, fish cakes, and other mysteriously delicious dainties. A favorite is the japchae, a traditional dish sporting silky sweet potato noodles with sesame-and-garlic sauce, matchsticks of assorted crisp vegetables, and behind it all a wonderful smokiness that pervades the whole meal. The accompanying pot of gochujang, a fermented Korean chili paste, adds its own sweet and spicy note. The result is a homey, soulful, and satisfying taste that appeals even to those who’ve never eaten a bite of Korean food before.

628 Vine St., downtown, (513) 381-0947, harucincy.com.

Lunch and dinner Mon–Sat. MCC. $$

RIVERSIDE KOREAN RESTAURANT

hellbroth pungent with red pepper, garlic, and ginger, crowded with nuggets of fish, tofu, and vegetables. Come for the restorative power of sam gae tang, a chicken soup for the Seoul—a whole Cornish hen submerged in its own juices and plumped with sticky rice and ginseng, dried red dates, and pine nuts. Revered for their medicinal properties, both dinner-sized soups will leave your eyes glistening and your brow beaded with sweat. They’re a detox for your overindulgence, rejuvenation for when you’re feeling under the weather. Expect crowds on weekends. Expect too, that dozens of them have come for dolsot bibimbap, the hot stone pots filled with layers of rice, vegetables, meat or tofu, egg, and chili paste. Characterized by its electric color and addictive flavors, Riverside Korean’s version is a captivating bowl of heaven.

Come for the jo gi mae un tang—a bowl of sizzling, happy

This traditional Korean oasis has been flying well beneath the radar since 2010. Don’t let the pepper count on the menu deter you. Each entrée arrives with purple rice and assorted small bites aimed at cutting the heat—steamed broccoli, pickled radishes, soy-sauce-marinated tofu, pan-fried fish cake, and housemade kimchi. Korean barbecue staple osam bulgogi—one of only two items meriting a three pepper rating—swiftly clears sinuses with a flavorful duo of pork belly and squid lashed with Korean red pepper paste and served on a sizzling skillet.

The two-pepper kimchi jjigae stew marries fermented Korean cabbage with hunks of tofu and shards of pork in a bubbling tomato-based broth. Make sure to order a bowl of the bone noodle soup for the table—a comforting combination of thick noodles and bits of flank steak floating in a umami-rich marrow broth that magically soothes the burn.

7876 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, (513) 204-3456, surakorean.com. Lunch and dinner Mon–Sat. MCC. $$

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MEDITERRANEAN ANDY’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE In this lively joint with a burnished summer lodge interior of wood and stone, even the food is unrestrained: rough-cut chunks of charbroiled beef tenderloin, big slices of onion and green pepper turned sweet and wet in the heat, skewers of marinated and charbroiled chicken perched on rice too generous for its plate. Co-owner Andy Hajjar mans his station at the end of the bar, smoking a hookah pipe that fills the air with the sweet smell of flavored tobacco, while the friendly but hurried staff hustles through.

906 Nassau St., Walnut Hills, (513) 281-9791, andyskabob.com. Lunch Mon–Sat, dinner seven days. MCC. $$

CAFÉ MEDITERRANEAN

BOOZE & BAKE

Bircus Brewing Co. and North South Baking Co. recently partnered to open a shop in Covington. The business, located at 39 W. Pike Street in the old Rose & Mary Bakery spot, slings baked goods, wood-fired pizzas, and Bircus beer selections.

Chef-driven Middle Eastern cuisine leans heavily on Turkish tradition here. The baba ghanoush uses seared eggplant, which adds a pleasant smokiness to the final product. Börek is described as a “Turkish Egg Roll,” wrapping feta and fresh and dried herbs into phyllo dough, and frying it lightly to brittle flakiness. The pastry arrives atop a vivid cherry tomato marmalade, which adds a welcome dimension of barely sweet fruitiness. While there is a smooth, simple hummus on the menu, you should go for the classic sucuklu hummus, which is spiked with sujuk, a common beef sausage popular all over the Middle East.

3520 Erie Ave., East Hyde Park, (513) 871-8714.

Lunch Mon–Sat, dinner seven days. MCC. $$

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PHOENICIAN TAVERNA

No matter how much restraint you go in with, meals at Phoenician Taverna quickly become feasts. There is just too much that’s good, and everything is meant to be shared. With fresh pita bread continuously arriving from the ovens, and a table of quickly multiplying meze (hummus, falafel, muhammara), there is a warmth and depth to the cooking that envelops you. With such traditional cuisine, you may think there isn’t much left to discover beyond simply executed classics prepared according to time-tested methods. But there are always new discoveries as the flavors mingle from plate to plate: the tabbouleh with the hummus, mixed with a touch of harissa, or the smoky baba ghanoush spooned onto falafel.

Phoenician Taverna keeps taking these classics a little further.

7944 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, (513) 770-0027, phoeniciantaverna.com. Lunch Tues– Fri, dinner Tues–Sun. MCC. $$

SEBASTIAN’S When the wind is just right, you can smell the garlicky meat roasting from a mile away. Watch owner Alex Sebastian tend to the rotating wheels of beef and lamb, and you understand how Greek food has escaped the American tendency to appropriate foreign cuisines. Sebastian’s specializes in gyros, shaved off the stick, wrapped in thick griddle pita with onions and tomatoes, and served with cool tzatziki sauce. Alex’s wife and daughter run the counter with efficient speed, and whether you’re having a crisp Greek salad with house-made dressing, triangles of spanikopita, or simply the best walnut and honey baklava this side of the Atlantic (often made by the Mrs.), they never miss a beat, turning more covers in their tiny deli on one Saturday afternoon than some restaurants do in an entire weekend.

5209 Glenway Ave., Price Hill, (513) 471-2100, sebastiansgyros.com. Lunch and dinner Mon– Sat. Cash. $

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SULTAN’S MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE The meze, a parade of small plates and appetizers—the refreshing yogurt dish with cucumber, mint, and garlic known as cacik, and its thicker cousin haydari, with chopped walnuts, dill, and garlic—is rounded out with flaky cheese or spinach boureks, falafels, soups, salads, and more, while baked casseroles or stuffed cabbage and eggplant dishes (dubbed “Ottoman specials”) augment the heavy focus on kebabs: chunks of lamb and beef on a vertical spit for the popular Doner kebab (a.k.a. Turkish gyro), peppery ground lamb for the Adana kebab, or cubed and marinated for the Shish kebab.

7305 Tyler’s Corner Dr., West Chester, (513) 847-1535, sultanscincinnati.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DS. $$

MEXICAN EL VALLE VERDE Guests with dietary issues, high anxiety, and no Spanish may take a pass, but for hardy souls, this taqueria delivers a memorable evening. Seafood dishes are the star here—ceviche tostadas, crisp corn tortillas piled high with pico de gallo, avocado, and lime-tastic bits of white fish, squid, and crab; the oversized goblet of cocktel campechano, with ample poached shrimp crammed into a Clamato-heavy gazpacho; and simmering sopa de marisco came with langoustines, mussels, crab legs, and an entire fish—enough to feed three.

6717 Vine St., Carthage, (513) 821-5400. Lunch and dinner seven days. $

HABAÑERO It’s easy to find a cheap burrito place around a college campus, but you’d be hard-pressed to find one as consistently good as Habañero, with its flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean wrapped up in enormous packages. Fried tilapia, apricotglazed chicken breast, hand-rubbed spiced flank steak, shredded pork tenderloin, or cinnamonroasted squash are just some of the ingredients for Habañero’s signature burritos. All salsas are house-made, from the smoky tomato chipotle to the sweet-sounding mango jalapeño, which is hot enough to spark spontaneous combustion.

358 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, (513) 961-6800, habanerolatin.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DC, DS. $

MAZUNTE Mazunte runs a culinary full court press, switching up specials to keep both regulars and staff engaged. Tamales arrive swaddled in a banana leaf, the shredded pork filling steeped in a sauce fiery with guajillo and ancho chilies yet foiled by the calming sweetness of raisins. The fried mahi-mahi tacos are finished with a citrusy red and white cabbage slaw that complements the accompanying mango-habañero salsa. With this level of authentic yet fast-paced execution, a slightly greasy pozole can be easily forgiven. Don’t miss the Mexican Coke and self-serve sangria (try the blanco), or the cans of Rhinegeist and MadTree on ice.

5207 Madison Rd., Madisonville, (513) 7850000, mazuntetacos.com. Lunch and dinner Mon–Sat, brunch Sun. MCC. $

MONTOYA’S Mexican places seem to change hands in this town so often that you can’t get the same meal twice.

Montoya’s is the exception. They’ve been hidden in a tiny strip mall off the main drag in Ft. Mitchell for years. It’s unpretentious and seemingly not interested in success, which means success has never gone to their head here. At a place where you can get Huracan Fajitas with steak, chicken, and chorizo or Tilapia Asada, the tacos are still a big item.

2507 Chelsea Dr., Ft. Mitchell, (859) 341-0707.

Lunch and dinner Tues–Sun. MC, V, DS. $

NADA The brains behind Boca deliver authentic, contemporary, high-quality Mexican fare downtown.

You’ll find a concise menu, including tacos, salads and sides, large plates, and desserts. Tacos inspired by global cuisine include the Señor Mu Shu (Modelo and ginger braised pork) and fried avocado (chipotle bean purée). The ancho-glazed pork shank with chili-roasted carrots comes with a papaya guajillo salad (order it for the table); dreamy mac-and-cheese looks harmless, but there’s just enough of a roasted poblano and jalapeño punch to have you reaching for another icy margarita.

600 Walnut St., downtown, (513) 721-6232, eatdrinknada.com. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner seven days, brunch Sat & Sun. MCC, DS. $$

TAQUERIA CRUZ The menu at this four-table mom-and-pop welcomes you to “a little piece of Mexico.” The huaraches (spelled guarachis here), are flat troughs of thick, handmade fried masa dough the approximate shape and size of a shoeprint, mounded with beans and slivers of grilled beef or chili-red nubs of sausage, shredded lettuce, a crumble of queso fresco, and drizzle of cultured cream. Should you have an adventurous side, you can have your huarache topped with slippery tongue, goat meat, shredded chicken, or pork. There are stews, carne asada plates, and sopes—saucers of fried masa much like huaraches, only smaller.

518 Pike St., Covington, (859) 431-3859. Lunch and dinner seven days. Cash. $

TAQUERIA MERCADO On a Saturday night, Taqueria Mercado is a lively fiesta, with seemingly half of the local Hispanic community guzzling margaritas and cervezas, or carrying out sacks of burritos and carnitas tacos— pork tenderized by a long simmer, its edges frizzled and crispy. The Mercado’s strip mall interior, splashed with a large, colorful mural, is equally energetic: the bustling semi-open kitchen; a busy counter that handles a constant stream of take-out orders; a clamorous, convivial chatter in Spanish and English. Try camarones a la plancha, 12 chubby grilled shrimp tangled with grilled onions (be sure to specify if you like your onions well done). The starchiness of the rice absorbs the caramelized onion juice, offset by the crunch of lettuce, buttery slices of avocado, and the cool-hot pico de gallo. A shrimp quesadilla paired with one of their cheap and potent margaritas is worth the drive alone.

6507 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, (513) 942-4943; 100 E. Eighth St., downtown, (513) 381-0678, tmercadocincy.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DS. $

SEAFOOD MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S The daily rotation here reads like a fisherman’s wish list: fresh lobsters from the coast of Maine, ahi tuna from Hawaii, North Carolina catfish, Massachusetts cod. But high-quality ingredients are only half the equation; preparation is the other.

Flaky Parmesan-crusted tilapia, with a squeeze of lemon, makes the taste buds dance. The spacious digs and attentive waitstaff bring a touch of class to Fountain Square, and make it a sophisticated destination. It’s likely to remain a favorite. After all, it’s right in the middle of things.

21 E. Fifth St., downtown, (513) 721-9339, mccormickandschmicks.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DC, DS. $$

PELICAN’S REEF Over the years Chef John Broshar has developed his niche, inspired by the seasonal availability of ICON BY EMI VILL AVICENCIO

fish obtained daily from one or more of the purveyors he uses. Mahi-mahi from the Gulf, swordfish from Hawaii, Lake Erie walleye, wild Alaskan salmon, wreckfish from South Carolina, rainbow trout, and wild striped bass are just some of the varieties that rotate through the extensive features listed on a 10-foot by 2-foot chalkboard. The regular offerings are no slouch: Grilled grouper sandwich with chipotle tartar sauce, chubby fish tacos, perfectly fried piping hot oysters tucked into a buttered and toasted po’ boy bun with housemade slaw, and tart-sweet key lime pie. And of course, the damn good New England style chowder.

7261 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Twp., (513) 232-2526, the pelicansreef.com. Lunch and dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DS. $$

STEAKS CARLO & JOHNNY

The stars of the menu are 12 delectable steaks that could sway the vegi-curious to recommit. If you prefer brawny flavor over buttery texture, go for one of the three bone-in rib cuts. Or if it’s that melt-in-your-mouth experience that raises your serotonin levels, C&J features several tenderloin cuts, including the hard to find bone-in filet. There are the usual suspects of raw bar, seafood, pork chops, et al, if you’re interested in non-beef alternatives.

9769 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, (513) 936-8600, jeffruby.com. Dinner seven days. MCC. $$$$

LOSANTI

A bit more upscale than its sister restaurant, Crown Republic Gastropub, Losanti is also more conservative in its offerings.

Service is friendly and informal, and though the meal feels like a special occasion, prices and atmosphere are right for, say, a date, rather than a wedding anniversary. The filet mignon, rib eye, and New York strip are cut to order for each table (there are a few available weights for each).

The steaks themselves are totally irreproachable, perfectly seasoned, cooked to precisely the right point. Losanti even makes the steakhose sides a little special. Sweet and smoky caramelized onions are folded into the mashed potatoes, a nice dusting of truffles wakes up the mac and cheese, and the sweet corn—yes, totally out of season, but still good—is at least freshly cut off the cob and recalls elote with lime and chile powder.

1401 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 246-4213, losantiotr.com. Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC. $$$

JAG’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD

Chef Michelle Brown’s food is deeply flavored, if occasionally a bit busy, her steaks of the buttery-mild variety, with not too much salty char crust. All seven cuts are served with veal demi-glace and fried onion straws. According to my steak-centric dining partner, his cowboy rib eye is “too tender and uniform” (as if that’s a crime). “I like to wrestle with the bone,” he adds, though that’s a scenario that, thankfully, doesn’t get played out in this subdued dining room.

5980 West Chester Rd., West Chester, (513) 860-5353, jags.com. Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DC. $$$

JEFF RUBY’S

Filled most nights with local scenesters and power brokers (and those who think they are), everything in this urban steakhouse is generous—from the portions to the expert service. White-jacketed waiters with floor-length aprons deliver two-fisted martinis and stacks of king crab legs, or mounds of greens dressed in thin vinaigrettes or thick, creamy emulsions. An occasional salmon or sea bass appears, and there’s a small but decent assortment of land fare. But most customers, even the willowy model types, inhale slabs of beef (dry aged USDA prime) like they’re dining in a crack house for carnivores. The best of these is Jeff Ruby’s Jewel, nearly a pound-and-a-half of bone-in rib eye.

This is steak tailor-made for movers and shakers.

700 Walnut St., downtown, (513) 784-1200, jeffruby. com. Dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DC. $$$$

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

No one has replicated the concept of an expensive boys’ club better than Morton’s. Amid the dark polished woods PHOTOGRAPH BY TK FREELANCER

and white linen, the Riedel stemware and stupendous flower arrangements, assorted suits grapple with double cut filet mignons, 24 ounces of porterhouse, pink shiny slabs of prime rib, overflowing plates of salty Lyonnaise potatoes, or mammoth iceberg wedges frosted with thick blue cheese dressing. Jumbo is Morton’s decree: Oversized martini and wine glasses, ethereal towering lemon soufflés, roomy chairs, and tables large enough for a plate and a laptop. Even steaks billed as “slightly smaller” weigh in at 8 to 10 ounces.

441 Vine St., downtown, (513) 621-3111, mortons.com.

Dinner seven days. MCC. $$$

THE PRECINCT

Part of the appeal of the Ruby restaurants is their ability to deliver deep, comfort-food satisfaction. And the steaks. The meat is tender with a rich mineral flavor, and the signature seasoning provided a nice crunch, not to mention blazing heat. The supporting cast is strong—the basket of warm Sixteen Bricks bread with a mushroom truffle butter, the addictive baked macaroni and cheese, the creamy garlic mashed potatoes, the crisp-tender asparagus with roasted garlic and lemon vinaigrette—and dinner ends on a sweet note with a piece of Ruby family recipe cheesecake. Neither cloyingly sweet nor overwhelmingly creamy, it’s a lovely slice of restraint.

311 Delta Ave., Columbia-Tusculum, (513) 321-5454, jeffruby.com/precinct. Dinner seven days. MCC. $$$$

TONY’S

He is a captivating presence, Tony Ricci. Best known for his 30 years in fine dining—including the Jeff Ruby empire while managing the venerable Precinct—Ricci has built a life in the hospitality industry. Much of Tony’s menu is right out of a steakhouse playbook: jumbo shrimp and king crab legs from the raw bar; Caprese, Greek, and Caesar salads; sides of creamed spinach, mac-and-cheese, asparagus, and sautéed mushrooms; toppings of roasted garlic or Gorgonzola butters to accompany your center cut of filet mignon. There are boutique touches, though, that make it stand out—a garlic herb aioli with the calamari, steak tartare torch-kissed and topped with a poached egg, a superb rack of lamb rubbed with aromatic sumac and served with mint pesto.

12110 Montgomery Rd., Symmes Township, (513) 6778669, tonysofcincinnati.com. Dinner seven days. MCC, DS. $$$$

THAI

and dirtied up by a smoky grill.

5461 North Bend Rd., Monfort Heights, (513) 481-3360, thainamtip.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MC, V. $

WILD GINGER

Wild Ginger Asian Bistro’s ability to satisfy a deep desire for Vietnamese and Thai fusion cuisine is evidenced by their signature Hee Ma roll—a fortress of seaweed-wrapped rolls filled with shrimp tempura, asparagus, avocado, and topped with red tuna, pulled crab stick, tempura flakes, a bit of masago, scallions, and of course, spicy mayo. It’s tasty, even though the sweet fried floodwall of tempura and spicy mayo overpowered the tuna completely. The spicy pad char entrée was a solid seven out of 10: broccoli, carrots, cabbage, succulent red bell peppers, green beans, and beef, accented with basil and lime leaves in a peppercorn-and-chili brown sauce.

3655 Edwards Rd., Hyde Park, (513) 533-9500, wildgingercincy.com. Lunch and dinner Mon–Sun. MCC, DS. $$

VI ETNAM E S E PHO LANG THANG

Owners Duy and Bao Nguyen and David Le have created a greatest hits playlist of Vietnamese cuisine: brothy pho made from poultry, beef, or vegan stocks poured over rice noodles and adrift with slices of onions, meats, or vegetables (the vegan pho chay is by far the most flavorful); fresh julienned vegetables, crunchy sprouts, and herbs served over vermicelli rice noodles (again, the vegan version, bun chay, is the standout); and bánh mì. Be sure to end with a cup of Vietnamese coffee, a devilish jolt of dark roast and sweetened condensed milk that should make canned energy drinks obsolete.

1828 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 376-9177, pholangthang.com. Lunch and dinner seven days. MCC, DS, DC. $

QUAN HAPA

The Nguyen brothers, Duy and Bao, along with partner David Le, have followed up on Pho Lang Thang’s success at Findlay Market by bursting onto the OTR scene with some of the boldest flavors in the city. Try the okonomiyaki, a traditional Japanese pancake topped with a choice of bacon, prawns, or vegetables. The Vietnamese coffee, a complex, chicory-forward blend, is an ideal way to end the meal.

1331 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 421-7826, quanhapa.com. Dinner Wed-Sun. MCC, DS. $

SUKHOTHAI

Nestled in the nearly hidden Market Place Lane, this tiny restaurant isn’t exactly slick. A chalkboard lists the day’s specials, usually spicy dishes worthy of an adventurous diner. But if it’s noodle dishes and curries you’re after, Sukhothai’s pad kee mao—wide rice noodles stir-fried with basil—is the best around. Served slightly charred, the fresh and dried chilies provide enough heat to momentarily suspend your breath. Pad Thai has the right amount of crunch from peanuts, slivers of green onion, and mung sprouts to contrast with the slippery glass noodles, and a few squeezes of fresh lime juice give it a splendid tartness. The crispy tamarind duck is one of the best house specials, the meat almost spreadably soft under the papery skin and perfectly complemented by the sweet-tart bite of tamarind.

SONG LONG

8102 Market Place Lane, Montgomery, (513) 794-0057, sukhothaicincy.com. Lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat. DS, MC, V. $

The menu does have a substantial Chinese section, but make no mistake, the reason there’s a line at the door on weekend nights is the fine Vietnamese specialties cooked and served by the Le family. Begin with the goi cuon, the cold rolls of moistened rice paper wrapped around vermicelli noodles, julienned cucumbers, lettuce, cilantro, and mung bean sprouts. Or try the banh xeo, a platter-sized pan-fried rice crepe folded over substantial nuggets of chicken and shrimp, mushrooms, and wilted mung sprouts. The phos, meal-sized soups eaten for breakfast, are good, but the pho dac biet is Song Long’s best. Crisp-tender vegetables, slices of beef, herbs, and scallions glide through the noodlestreaked broth. When you’re ordering your entrée, be careful: Mr. Le has a much heavier chili hand than Mrs. Le. Ask who is cooking and order accordingly if you don’t want your eyes to roll to the back of your head.

THAI NAMTIP

1737 Section Rd., Roselawn, (513) 351-7631, songlong. net. Lunch and dinner Mon–Sat. MCC, DC, DS. $

Classic Thai comfort food on the west side from chef/owner Tussanee Leach, who grew up with galangal on her tongue and sriracha sauce in her veins. Her curries reign: pale yellow sweetened with coconut milk and poured over tender chicken breast and chunks of boiled pineapple; red curry the color of new brick, tasting of earth at first bite, then the sharply verdant Thai basil leaves, followed by a distant heat. Tom Kha Gai soup defines the complex interplay of flavors in Thai food: astringent lemongrass gives way to pepper, then Makrut lime, shot through with the gingery, herbaceous galangal, all yielding to the taunting sweetness of coconut. Even the simple skewers of chicken satay with Thai peanut sauce are rough and honest, dulcified by honey

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Fine Print GARY WALTON FELL into printing by accident.

Two accidents, really.

In 1968, he was a junior high student looking to fulfill a requirement that every male student complete a shop class.

He tried woodshop but was swiftly kicked out after sending a chunk of wood through the wall. In small engine repair class, he busted an engine.

Kicked out again, Walton was resigned to the print shop. “And nothing went wrong,” he says. Nearly half a century later, the printing expert is still getting his hands dirty at the Cincinnati Type & Print Museum, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in Lower Price Hill in November. Visitors will find a carefully curated shrine to local printing history. All of the museum’s presses—even the ones that date back to the 1800s—are in working condition, thanks in part to the constant use they receive from volunteers and visitors, who can expect a hands-on experience. Roll your own ink onto the Franklin Type Foundry Iron Hand Press, press a 50-cent ticket to an 1869 Reds game, and leave with a newfound appreciation (or maybe disdain) for your boring old office printer. Tours are free, but Walton says donations support BLOC Ministries’s mission to provide jobs, training, and dignity to the people of Price Hill.

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