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Contents HEALTH 2019

AN UPDATE ON AIDS AIDS is still claiming lives even though researchers are making advances.

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FINDING YOUR BLISS Meditation, massage, smiling and hugs—four things you can do that improve your mindset.

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THE BEST IN HEART HEALTH Central Ohio physicians talk about new research in cardiac disease prevention and care.

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THE DOCTORS GABBE Steven and Pat Gabbe share thoughts on living healthy lifestyles: fitness, food and more.

Dr. Steven Gabbe holds a medal he recently received for living 50 years with diabetes.

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HEALTH TRENDS

14 FITNESS PRODUCTS Drop a canoe in the river or grab some cross-country skis: It all pays dividends for good health.

66 NEW BREAST CANCER RESEARCH OSU researchers provide fresh insight into dealing with breast cancer.

20 TIPS FOR PREGNANCY Cautionary advice is offered for pregnant women.

22 NEW RESEARCH FOR BABIES Doctors at Nationwide Children’s are saving lives.

23 COOKING OILS Get a healthier bite, depending on the oil you choose.

24 TEAS ARE TRENDING From matcha to kombucha, healing teas offer plenty of perks.

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CARING FOR BABIES

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ANTI-AGING ADVICE

And other smart tips for taking care of yourself and others around you

CENTRAL OHIO’S BEST doctors, dentists, chiropractors and more NEW RESEARCH that can help your heart

CENTRAL OHIO’S MEDICAL DIRECTORY 54 Top Doctors 58 Top Dentists

Blooming jasmine tea can have healing effects.

MEDICAL UPDATES that you need to know about AIDS and breast cancer

60 Top Chiropractors

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62 Health Care Facilities

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64 Senior Living Directory

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18 RACIAL DISPARITIES Infant mortality rates climb for babies who are black.

70 ANTI-AGING STUDIES Whether it’s religion, mushrooms or workouts, all have health advantages.

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16 SEX ED IN THE SCHOOLS Each of Ohio’s school districts decides what they want to teach.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Staying Power Reduce stress. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. Smile and hug generously. There is no secret about how to live well in 2019 and a ton of research included in this issue will prove it. The answers to living a long life are often the same: We need to take good care of ourselves and the sooner we start doing that, the better.

Additionally, there is exciting news to share in this issue of Columbus Monthly Health. At this moment, we are in a new era of medicine.

Thanks to the researchers who solved the Human Genome Project, including some now practicing in our city, there are big advances in medicine.

Understanding our genomic makeup is helping to create healthcare solutions that we never before thought possible. You’ll find proof of that in new research reported in the heart and breast cancer stories in this issue.

If you’re looking for motivation to stay fit, one of the most invigorating articles here focuses on the doctors Pat and Steven Gabbe, both of whom are in their 70s. Their fitness routines and attention to good nutrition, while still following rigorous daily work schedules, should provide everyone with a recipe for living well.

The irony of self-care was not lost on me as I sat hunched over my keyboard editing the overflow of research reported in this issue. As I bit into an apple while editing a story, I negotiated a bargain with myself. Once the deadline was hit, I’d schedule a much-needed massage. The kinks in my neck and the creases in my forehead would need it.

We hope this issue of Health offers you all the hacks you’ll need this year to living a good life and taking care of others around you. It’s an exciting time to be thinking about our health!

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Several Central Ohio doctors are among few in the nation to provide life-changing treatment.

Prostate cancer can be a silent killer. It’s the most common non-skin cancer among men— one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime—but the disease often displays no or negligible side effects, making diagnosis difficult without regular screenings.

Until recently, men with localized prostate cancer could only choose between radiation and surgery to treat the disease, which often lead to side effects like issues with urinary control and sexual dysfunction.

Today, those men have another option: High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU. Approved by the FDA in 2015 for prostate ablation, HIFU has been used for more than a decade in other countries. The noninvasive, nonsurgical treatment is able to treat prostate cancer with lower risk of significant side effects.

WHAT IS HIFU? HIFU is a one-time, outpatient procedure that uses highly focused ultrasound energy to heat and destroy cancerous cells in the prostate. It is delivered using a medical device called the Sonablate, which consists of a computer, a transrectal probe and a chilling unit. The probe contains transducers that emit ultrasound energy—this energy provides an image of the prostate, but also can be focused to a central point, resulting in a rapid temperature increase.

Think of it as being similar to the way sunlight can be focused through a magnifying glass to burn a hole in a leaf.

During HIFU treatments, the Sonablate software allows doctors to see a real-time image of the prostate and plan exactly where to deliver the HIFU energy to destroy only the targeted tissue. Doctors also receive immediate feedback to confirm that the targeted tissue has been eliminated.

The Sonablate has special features that allow doctors to see the exact location of the nerves near the prostate that are responsible for helping maintain sexual function. This allows them to avoid hitting these nerves with the HIFU energy, resulting in a significantly lower risk of erectile dysfunction and other side effects when compared to surgery or radiation.

HIFU treatment is a one- to four-hour outpatient procedure (depending on the prostate size), and is administered with general anesthesia. Patients undergo a one- to two-hour recovery period at the treatment facility and are often able to resume their normal lifestyles within a few days. In most cases, HIFU is a one-time procedure.

WHO OFFERS HIFU? Nationwide, HIFU is available in 12 cities, including Columbus. Fewer than 40 doctors in the U.S. are qualified to perform HIFU; in Columbus, they include Dr. Rush Patel and Dr. William Bloch, of Central Ohio Urology Group. They offer HIFU to their patients at Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center in Gahanna.

“HIFU offers our patients a minimally invasive, nonsurgical, radiation-free treatment option for prostate cancer that effectively preserves quality of life with minimal side effects,” says Dr. Patel, who serves as director of the HIFU program at Central Ohio Urology Group. “It is an ideal treatment for men

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with prostate cancer that has been detected early and is likely to be confined to the prostate. Often, we can treat only the part of the prostate that is cancerous, sparing the rest of the prostatic tissue; this is called focal HIFU. In that case, there are even fewer side effects.”

The ideal HIFU candidate has localized prostate cancer, PSA levels less than 20, a Gleason score of 7 or less and a prostate Prostate Tissue Ablation volume of less than 40 cc.

Other patients may qualify; the best determination can be made by consulting a physician familiar with administering HIFU.

WHO IS HIFU PROSTATE SERVICES? HIFU Prostate Services is a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that was founded to provide access to the less-invasive treatment option. Its mission is to deliver the highest quality care, support and technology to patients by partnering with leading urology practices and physicians around the country to offer HIFU with the Sonablate to treat localized prostate cancer.

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Grab a set of snowshoes and hit some local trails, or drop a canoe in the Scioto River when the temperatures warm up. Staying healthy and mindful year-round is a priority, but there’s nothing like a new pair of shoes or other gear that gets you motivated. No matter the weather, who says health and fitness have to revolve around the gym? —Ana Piper

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1 Giro fixture bike helmet, $65 at L.L. Bean 2 Pathfinder snowshoes, $189.95 at Dick’s Sporting Goods 3 Men’s Runaround cruiser bike, $429 at L.L. Bean 4 FitBit Charge 3 Activity Tracker, $149.95 at Dick’s Sporting Goods 5 Women’s Rossignol BC X4 FW ski boots, $165 at L.L. Bean 6 Men’s Morph hoodie, $279 at The North Face 7 Backcountry touring poles, $49.95 at L.L. Bean 8 West Branch canoe 16-foot, $1,999 at L.L. Bean 9 Nike Women’s Dry Element half-zip running shirt, $65 at Dick’s Sporting Goods 10 Nike Womens Pure 12-inch tennis skirt, $50 at Dick’s Sporting Goods 11 Rossignol cross country ski set, $479 at L.L. Bean 12 Gail adjustable balance stool, $129.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods 13 Women’s Arctic Parka II, $299 at The North Face 14 Nike Men’s Pegasus shoe, $119.99, at Dick’s Sporting Goods HEALTH 2019 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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Sex Education Local school districts decide what gets taught.

In an era in which HIV is still a risk and teenagers are increasingly questioning—and experimenting with—their sexuality, public schools today seem to have little directive about how sex education is taught in the classroom.

The Ohio Board of Education does not mandate health education standards; rather, it establishes guidelines, based on Ohio law, regarding overall areas of study that should be included throughout curriculums in kindergarten through grade 12. This means that public school districts in Central Ohio and across the state must individually decide when, how and what topics related to sex education are taught in their classrooms.

Existing guidelines are broad. According to the Ohio Revised Code, instruction in personal safety and assault prevention should begin in grades kindergarten through six, and age-appropriate studies related to dating violence and healthy relationships, as well as venereal disease with an abstinence focus, should be covered between grades seven and 12. (The ORC also states that students may be excused from the instruction of personal safety, assault prevention and venereal disease with written consent from a parent or guardian.)

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and organizations such as the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance offer curriculum planning tools and information, local school districts are left to prioritize subject matter based on time and their own resources. This can be a challenge with other important health topics such as substance abuse, suicide and bullying to consider.

Only a few of the local districts responded to questions regarding their sexual education curriculum.

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topics such as the growth and development of maturing males and females, responsible peer relationships including dating, dating safe people, sexual harassment and grooming, as well as other topics related to contraception and the emotional, social and physical risks of sexual activity. “The curriculum emphasizes the importance of abstinence and ways that reinforce positive decisions,” according to Dublin City Schools’ public information officer Doug Baker, who responded by email. Similar subjects are addressed within the high school health courses.

Pickerington Local School District’s public relations director David B. Ball provided a curriculum map of the district’s “Human Sexuality” unit which covers sexuality, male and female anatomy, abstinence, contraception and risks associated with sex, including teen pregnancy. Taught as part of the high school health courses, material in the unit incorporates a number of important vocabulary words pertaining to the subjects. Also among topics to be addressed are four ways STDs are spread, how HIV is contracted and how someone feels about his or her gender identity. ✚

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ROOTT Executive Director Jessica Roach, right, holds Skyla Walton as client Tamara Pollard looks on.

Tackling Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Mortality Local organizations respond to a national health crisis.

“Black mamas matter.”

It was this phrase, in hashtag form, that popped up in April 2018 during the inaugural Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The goal was, in part, to raise awareness about black maternal health. Locally, it was personal for Jessica Roach, co-founder and executive director of Columbus reproductive justice organization ROOTT (Restoring Our Own Through Transformation).

Roach has been preparing for her role as a leader in reproductive justice since she was a little girl. Back then, in the tiny village of Irondale, Ohio, she would spend time with her 18

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great-grandmother, a healer who assisted Jefferson County women in childbirth.

“There were always women and their children around,” Roach says. “I didn’t understand what that meant until later, just understanding what role she played in the community.”

Roach went on to become a nurse and supported friends as they gave birth, terminated pregnancies and adopted children. But it wasn’t until after she had her third daughter, Julian Calderone, that she was compelled to become a doula and home-birth midwife.

“Seeing the differences in each one of my children and the differences in my experiences in those pregnancies, and those births, and the

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Black women are, indeed, at a higher risk for difficult pregnancies than their white counterparts—with often deadly results. follow-up care ... [I thought], ‘There’s something not right about this,’” she says.

Roach had given birth to her first daughter, Jordan Roach, as a teenager. Though she was immediately told by medical professionals that she was at risk for a preterm baby (born before 37 weeks), high blood pressure and gestational diabetes because she was African-American, she had a healthy pregnancy. She credits her amazing experience to her support system, which included her great-grandmother, grandmother, father and uncles.

But seven years later, her second pregnancy was a different story. She was told she had an incompetent cervix, a condition that can lead to miscarriage or premature delivery. She developed preeclampsia, a pregnancy disorder characterized by high blood pressure, and delivered Jaden Calderone at 34 weeks. The only explanation given was, “You’re just at-risk because you’re African-American.”

“It just really didn’t make any sense to me,” Roach says. “I was really upset, and I was angry, and I had some issues with postpartum depression.”

“By the time I got pregnant with Julian, something clicked,” she continues. “I ended up having a home birth ... I had a midwife and I did prenatal yoga. I ate well. I went back to my roots.”

Julian Calderone was born at 42 weeks, weighing 8 pounds and 15 ounces, with no major health concerns.

“That’s when I became much more deeply involved [in reproductive work],” says Roach. “It was like waking up.”

Roach is not an anomaly. Black women are, indeed, at a higher risk for difficult pregnancies than their white counterparts—with often deadly results.

Circumstances are dire. According to the latest national data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. And in 2016, the infant mortality rate—defined as the death of a child before it is 1 year old per 1,000 live births—for black women was 11.4, more than double as the rate for white women.

In Ohio, the infant mortality disparity is even worse. According to the Ohio Department of Health, in 2016 the infant mortality rate for black babies was 15.2—more than twice as high as the rate for white babies.

And, according to preliminary data obtained

by Columbus infant mortality initiative CelebrateOne, black babies were three times more likely to die in Franklin County in 2017.

“What we realize is we have fantastic programs and entities, [but] certain moms aren’t getting to [them],” CelebrateOne executive director Erika Clark Jones said at a panel on eviction and infant mortality at the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity earlier this year. “Or they’re not quite designed for our moms to succeed and thrive.”

Research has shown the reason for the disparity is not biological, but rather the result of health care, social and economic determinants. And at the root of those determinants is racism.

According to the Greater Columbus Infant Mortality Task Force Implementation Plan, “Studies show that health outcomes are influenced by a ‘neighborhood effect’ in which health outcomes vary based on where an individual lives. These inequities stem from a long history of racially

biased policies and practices. Neighborhood factors include access to ‘life-enhancing’ resources such as health care, housing, education, employment, social relationships, transportation and food supply.”

CelebrateOne is focused on eliminating preventable, sleep-related infant deaths, reducing preterm births and connecting disconnected citizens to resources. But more assistance is needed.

To help fill those gaps in the city, Roach and doula Monique McCrystal founded ROOTT in July 2017. With a focus on addressing the impact of institutional racism on black maternal and infant health, the black women-led advocacy organization offers affordable doula services, health-care provider trainings and organizational consultation.

“There are many organizations out there that do great work,” McCrystal says. “[But] it’s not enough, because if it was, we would see a shift. And you cannot create a healthy family environment for a woman who is carrying blame and shame and fear and anxiety that she never gets permission to talk about.”

ROOTT also takes an active role in educating the community. Back in April, the organization hosted the events of Black Maternal Health Week, which strives to provide a “platform for black women-led entities.”

“The model works,” Roach says. “It’s for us, by us. Who better to dictate what it is that’s needed for our bodies than those of us that are actually living inside of them?”

Erica Thompson is a writer for Columbus Alive, where the original version of this story appeared.

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Maternity Trends Pregnancy may require lifestyle adjustments.

Whether it’s following an exercise routine or limiting caffeine, taking a vacation or avoiding processed foods, soon-to-be moms are changing their lives to best benefit the babies they carry. Below is the current research to help expectant mothers make the best choices possible. —Ana Piper

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The safest time to travel during pregnancy is in the middle of the nine-month period, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Women who are having normal and healthy pregnancies can travel by air up until their ninth month, while women with complications or carrying multiples are advised to not travel past week 32 of their pregnancy, according to the American Pregnancy Association, a nonprofit organization that promotes pregnancy wellness. The Center for Disease Control highly recommends that women avoid travel to countries with Zika or malaria throughout their pregnancies.

Women should drink less than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day, according to the Mayo Clinic. An 8-ounce cup of coffee has 95 milligrams of caffeine and an 8-ounce cup of brewed tea contains roughly 47 milligrams. While the effects of caffeine on an unborn child are unclear, research shows that it can cross the placenta to enter the baby’s digestive system.

UNDERCOOKED MEAT & RAW EGGS The Mayo Clinic advises that pregnant women eat only fully cooked meats, poultry and eggs. Hot dogs and lunch meats can be eaten, but only if they are cooked to steaming prior to consumption. As processed meats, they are carriers of listeria, which can cause a rare but harmful foodborne infection. Raw eggs also can be contaminated with harmful bacteria so it is best to avoid foods such as egg nog, Caesar dressing and hollandaise sauce.

SEAFOOD Fish that is high is mercury, such as swordfish, is best avoided during pregnancy along with raw seafood such as oysters, sushi or sashimi, according to the Mayo Clinic. Steer clear of refrigerated, smoked seafood such as nova lox, but canned and shelf-stable versions are permissible. A serving of fully cooked fish with low mercury levels is perfectly safe to eat two or three times a week.

If a woman is physically active before pregnancy, she will most likely be advised to remain active throughout her pregnancy. Exercising on all, or most, days for 30 minutes can be highly beneficial and provide an increase of energy, mood and pain management.

Regular physical activity is advised because it will likely help a pregnant woman during birth and post-pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also advises that exercise and weight control in obese and overweight pregnant women can help prevent gestational diabetes and can reduce the risk of preeclampsia and cesarean deliveries.

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Dr. Christopher Breuer and his team at NCH were the first to bring vascular tissue engineering clinics into the United States.

Creating Solutions that Reduce Infant Mortality Doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital focus on lifesaving techniques

Whether it’s correcting a congenital heart defect or healing infected intestines that threaten a baby’s life, physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital continue to participate in groundbreaking, tissue engineering research that saves lives.

Dr. Gail Besner, Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s chief of pediatric surgery, says she would like to put herself out of business in one specific area where she has focused on research for two decades. “If I never have to operate on one of these patients with necrotizing enterocolitis again, it would be all too soon,” she says.

Affecting mostly premature infants, necrotizing enterocolitis, known as NEC, is when an intestine becomes infected and damages the tissue. The survival rate is only 50 percent for those who have been diagnosed, and that figure hasn’t improved in 30 years.

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Today Besner collaborates the Center for Regenerative with Dr. Steven Goodman, an Medicine, is working to help expert in probiotics, and Dr. patients with cardiovascuMichael Bailey, an expert lar anomalies. in the microbiome, both Congenital heart disof whom are also based ease is one of the most at NCH. They work with common birth defects in probiotics in a biofilm state babies, affecting approxito fight NEC. The research mately 1 percent of all live means, essentially, that infants births. About one-third of are given a dose of probiotics patients born with congenital Dr. Gail Besner through the mouth to protect heart defects or congenital corothem from NEC, without having to undergo nary anomalies have severe defects that a risky surgery or suffer side effects. require major reconstructive operation.

Probiotics are inexpensive, making this an Breuer and his team were the first to bring accessible and affordable course of treatvascular tissue engineering to clinics in the ment. The team at NCH has received two United States. sizable grants from the National Institutes The benefit of creating tissue out of a of Health to continue their research. patient’s own cells means that the cells grow In another area of tissue engineering at as the patient grows, without the need for NCH, Dr. Christopher Breuer, director of additional surgeries. ✚

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Cooking Perks The oil you choose adds healthy benefits to every bite.

The health benefits of your cooking oil may depend on your personal needs. If you have high blood pressure, for example, you might opt for extra-virgin olive oil. But if you’re more concerned with building bone mass, consider sesame oil instead. A variety of cooking oils abound, so don’t limit yourself. Choose wisely to get the most health benefit in every bite. —Taylor Shook

EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Reach for extra-virgin olive oil to get a dose of oleic acid, which may reduce inflammation, according to a study done by the Monell Chemical Senses Center, an independent research organization in Philadelphia. This type of olive oil has polyphenols that may also ward off high blood pressure and cancer, while its antioxidants can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s. Additionally, this oil includes vitamins E and K.

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Coconut oil is processed differently than other fats, as it has triglycerides that are processed in the liver, then used as a quick source of energy, or turned into brain-boosting ketones. Bonus: These triglycerides can also increase calorie-burning.

AVOCADO OIL Avocado oil may raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol. The oil also boasts lutein, an antioxidant that invigorates eye health and protects against cataracts. When paired with vegetables, avocado oil can aid the body in absorbing up to 17 times more nutrients than when no oil is used.

PEANUT OIL Peanut oil is rich in vitamin E, which protects against wrinkles and blemishes. It can also enhance the immune system by increasing white blood cell production to fight foreign agents in the body. Its resveratrol content may also decrease blood pressure and reduce stress on the cardiovascular system.

SESAME OIL Thanks to copper, zinc and calcium, sesame oil can increase bone growth and repair in the body. It may also relieve anxiety, as the oil contains tyrosine, an amino acid connected to serotonin production.

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Flaxseed oil contains the three main omega3 fatty acids that improve heart health, reduce inflammation and protect the brain from aging, according to the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements. There are many other benefits, too.

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Matcha is made of young green tea leaves that are ground into a fine powder and then whisked with hot water to make a foamy tea, or mixed with milk for a bright green latte.

Among its benefits, matcha contains an antioxidant believed to fight cancer and heart disease, according to a study from the American Society of Nutrition.

Watching the blossoming effect of blooming tea may be the perfect remedy for a frigid winter day. At right, jasmine blooming tea has various positive effects, including tea’s usual boost to the immune system, as well as anti-inflammatory effects found in two Chinese studies done on blooming tea.

Chamomile is one of the oldest and bestdocumented medicinal plants in the world. Its many healing applications include improving cardiovascular conditions, stimulating immune systems and protecting against cancers, according to the National Institutes of Health.

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Blooming Tea, Kombucha and More Soaring in popularity today are a growing range of teas, including matcha and kombucha, that have health benefits continually being revealed by science. —Taylor Shook and Ana Piper PHOTO BY TIM JOHNSON

Kombucha is a bubbly, fermented, tea-based drink originating from Japan and China. A study published in Food Microbiology found a notable amount of probiotic bacteria in kombucha, which has a slight alcoholic content.

Probiotics promote gut health including improved digestion, reduced inflammation and weight loss.

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AIDS has neither disappeared nor been cured. The headlinegrabbing health care crisis of the early 1980s that started with hundreds of unexplained deaths resulting from abnormal cancers or pneumonia stumped physicians for months before a diagnosis was found.

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Over the last three decades, various treatments have been discovered and put to use. Still, the disease continues to grow. Today, one in seven people who have HIV, the precursor to a diagnosis of AIDS —or acquired immune deficiency syndrome—do not even know they have it.

Or that they may pass it along.

In 2017, Ohio reported 1,019 new cases of HIV infection, with 81 percent of them men and 45 percent of them African-American, according to the Ohio Department of Health. Over half of the new patients were between the ages of 20 and 34 years.

Twenty-three percent of the infected people in Ohio lived in Franklin County.

Even though research has progressed to the point that doctors can control the disease with a powerful cocktail of drugs that work together and are administered in a one-pill-per-day regimen, with minimal side effects, physicians still have concerns.

“We consider it to be a chronic illness, much like living with diabetes,” says Dr. Carlos Malvestutto, an infectious disease specialist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “We can manage it, but there is no cure.”

Dr. Susan Koletar, who is also an infectious disease specialist at OSU’s Wexner Medical Center and works with Malvestutto, says treatment and research have changed the game in positive ways, but people still must be aware of the danger and take action if they suspect they have been exposed to the virus. Even though the numbers of local cases have remained steady, the demographics of those who are diagnosed have changed.

“In 1986 clinical trials, up to 96 percent were men having sex with other men,” she says. “Now it has shifted primarily to about 85 percent of young men having sex with other young men, 18to 24-year-olds, clearly with a predominance of racial minorities.”

Anyone who is sexually active—homosexual or otherwise—is at risk because sexual contact is the main mode of transmission, Malvestutto says.

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Besides sex, the spread of HIV comes through shared contaminated needles or syringes, infected blood or blood products, and from infected women giving birth or breastfeeding. “An important population is IV drug users, and in some other countries, that is actually the main population,” Malvestutto says.

Confronting complacency, especially among younger people, is a battle doctors must continually wage. “The younger generation has never met anybody who has died of AIDS, but for older generations, many of them lost their loved ones and friends,” Malvestutto says. “Some younger patients think HIV is not a big deal.”

Koletar says, “They say, ‘I can take one pill a day and do quite well.’ ” Certainly, medical care has progressed over the last 30 years. “In the mid-1980s when I started researching, your life expectancy was somewhere between six to nine months,” she says. “Now, there is no reason people should die. We have good treatment, but if someone is not diagnosed and they do not get treated, they will die.”

AIDS attacks the immune system, generally destroying the body’s ability to fight infections and certain cancers. And HIV can impact all body parts, even when controlled. Heart, lung and kidney diseases are all more common in people with HIV, Koletar says.

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A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM More than 1.1 million people in the United States have HIV. An estimated 38,500 Americans contracted the disease in 2015, according to the latest data available from the Centers for Disease Control. Of that number, 68 percent were gay and bisexual men, and the remainder were heterosexuals.

says. “Opportunistic infections take advantage of a weakened immune system.”

While the numbers of newly infected have decreased slightly in the U.S. overall, in some parts of the country, particularly in the South, transmission remains high where access to care is limited.

“All of these things go together. Testing happens late, so people are presenting later with more advanced disease,” Malvestutto says.

Getting diagnosed early is key to successful outcomes, Koletar says. “If you can identify people who are infected and treat them and suppress them, then you can decrease transmission,” she says. “It does require concerted effort.”

Both OSU doctors engage with HIV researchers and clinical trial networks across the U.S. and internationally, and all are searching for medical magic—therapeutic and preventative vaccines to cure and preclude the disease.

“We are doing some pretty exciting work, looking at people already infected but otherwise doing well, and how to take advantage of a vaccine to help boost their own natural immune system,” Koletar says. “We have a couple of different studies looking at that.”

One area of research is focused on manipulating the immune system to control the virus. Researchers in the last few years have been able to identify neutralizing antibodies developed by some patients’ systems that control most strains of the virus.

Those broadly neutralizing antibodies—known as

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Logan Sherman, a certified pharmacy technician at Equitas Health Pharmacy, fills prescriptions at the pharmacy on High Street in Columbus. Equitas provides diagnosis and treatment to people with HIV and AIDS, among its other services.

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BNAbs—are now being cloned and manufactured and given to patients. The research is promising, Malvestutto says.

“Now we are looking at possibly using combinations of these and giving them to patients to see if we can keep the virus controlled for several months and possibly years,” he says. “Patients then may only need an infusion of these antibodies once a year, or perhaps more infrequently than that.”

Another benefit from this method compared to standard treatment is that it might limit or terminate the ability of HIV to conceal itself within the body and reactivate later, Malvestutto says.

“One of the reasons we can’t cure the virus is that the virus can hide in certain parts of the body and can integrate its own genetic material into the genetic material of the cell, and by doing that it stays hidden and doesn’t cause problems until it becomes reactivated,” Malvestutto says. “These neutralizing antibodies may be a tool to eliminate that.”

The combination of treatments continues to improve every year. “The idea in the future is we will be able to tailor the treatments, which we do now to some extent,” he says.

Despite successes over the years, one element that has not changed since the early days is the stigma associated with AIDS. Malvestutto calls it a huge barrier.

“It’s the reason why some people do not want to get tested and the reason why even physicians still have a difficult time discussing sexual history with their patients, even though that should be the norm,” he says.

Koletar says the stigma continues to be a big battle for doctors.

“I saw a woman last year that was diagnosed. In my mind your first question should be, ‘What can I do to take care of myself?’ ” Koletar says. “Her question was, ‘What will people think?’ ” It’s a critical question for people with HIV outside of the U.S., too, especially for women in subSaharan Africa. If they are exposed as having the disease, and that can happen even if they are seen taking a pill every day, they can be ostracized or even killed, Malvestutto says.

Now researchers have developed injectable forms of drugs that only require a dose every two months.

And even more promising, in the research pipeline there are drugs that need to be administered just every six months, he says.

Continued progress is focused on clinical trials because they help determine if a treatment might work. Animals are tested, but results don’t always translate to people, so human trials are essential.

Both physicians praised the thousands of volunteers who step up every year as test subjects.

“They don’t need to do it to survive, whereas in the early days it was the only way you could get some of the medications,” Malvestutto says. “They understand how important it is, even if the findings don’t benefit them directly.”

A GLOBAL VIEW Globally, about 36.7 million people had HIV/AIDS by the end of 2016, and 2.1 million were children. Only about 70 percent were aware they had the disease. And with nearly 5,000 new infections per day, an estimated 1.8 million people worldwide became newly infected with HIV in 2016, according to U.S. government statistics.

That same data also shows that 1 million people died from AIDSrelated illnesses in 2016, increasing the total number of deaths worldwide since the beginning of the epidemic to 35 million.

Health care is a team sport, and we need people and providers equally engaged, Koletar says. “We rely heavily on the people who volunteer to participate in these studies, so it is our obligation to do the best job we can do,” she adds. “The research is ramping up actually, but the question is, ‘Will there be enough funding?’”

Both physicians believe an AIDS cure will be eventually discovered. Many treatments are available and new ones are being discovered on a regular basis, says Malvestutto, who has been researching HIV since 2010.

“I believe we are at least 15 years away from a cure,” he adds. “We are getting closer to having a functional cure where we are putting somebody on treatment that they don’t have to take very frequently and where their virus is completely controlled.”

Koletar has worked in the field for 30 years and has seen exponential advances. One man was cured about eight years ago after a complicated bone marrow transplant from someone whose body prevented the virus from attaching.

“The donor had a mutation, and that gave the scientific community hope we could do this,” she says. “We’ve cured Hepatitis C, so that also gives us hope, but HIV is much more complicated. And we still haven’t cured heart disease or diabetes.”

Koletar believes it will be a combination of treatments, not a single therapy, that will eventually lead to a cure.

“It won’t be one thing. The issue with all disease is it really takes time,” she says. “We won’t really know if something works until years later because you have to give it time to ensure there’s no reoccurrence.”

Koletar believes researchers are unlikely to find a cure in her professional lifetime.

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g n i iF ndYour Healthy lifestyles result in happier lives—plenty of research supports that notion. With this in mind, make 2019 the year to treat yourself well. Get a massage. Spend a few minutes each day taking deep breaths in quiet contemplation. Research shows that both have calming abilities that lower your blood pressure and anxiety levels, and have significant impact on other illnesses, too. As you focus on finding your bliss, you’ll be in a better position to positively influence those around you. Smile brightly and, when appropriate, give a few hugs. By encouraging the release of your happiness neuropeptides—dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins—you’ll feel good about yourself while generating good vibes for those around you. —Sherry Beck Paprocki

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Your Smiling Face Studies say smiles release stress-fighting neurochemicals— and even make you look younger.

BY SANDRA GURVIS

It is another Monday morning, and not much is going right. In fact, I feel the twin wolves of irritability and depression snapping at my heels. Summer sunshine and greenery have segued into rainy gloom.

The last thing I feel like doing is smiling.

Even on the days you don’t want to smile, you should. Smiling represents “an actual pause out of your head into your body and activates stress-fighting neurochemicals,” explains Columbus therapist, speaker and trainer, Nancy Jane Smith, author of “The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself” and other books.

These stress-fighting chemicals include neuropeptides, tiny molecules that allow neurons to communicate with the rest of the body and facilitate the expression of emotion, releasing the feel-good neurotransmitters of endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.

A study reported in Canadian Family Physician noted that smiling and laughter can relieve anxiety in the most challenging situations, such as going to the dentist. In addition, smiling is a natural pain reliever and antidepressant. The release of serotonin serves as an antidepressant and a mood-lifter, while endorphins act as natural pain relievers. There are also reports that smiling is associated with a longer life span, in general.

If those aren’t enough reasons to smile, there’s more. According to some scientists, smiling can help you look thinner and even younger. “Studies have shown people who smile are viewed by others as more attractive, reliable, relaxed and sincere,” writes author, motivational speaker and brain injury survivor Debbie Hampton.

Smiling is contagious, in fact. When people perceive a facial expression in others, “they partially activate the corresponding emotional state in themselves,” according to recent research in Trends in Cognitive Sciences. So when dealing with a difficult situation

with a coworker, for example, smiling at him or her “can help reduce stress in the moment,” notes Smith.

Smiling also lowers your heart rate and blood pressure, which is true of even fake smiles. A study at the University of Kansas showed lower heart rates after recovery from stressful activities from participants who were instructed to smile as opposed to those who weren’t.

The most appealing and sincere smiles are, of course, best. A genuine smile, also known as a Duchenne smile for the neurologist who identified it, engages both the mouth and the eyes. A forced or standard smile—such as when someone asks you to pose for a photo or you’re trying to be nice—only uses the muscles around your mouth. Sometimes a fake smile is better than none at all, according to some researchers.

All said, there are days that you may have trouble finding any reason to smile. “Sometimes smiling just isn’t going to cut it,” Smith advises. “If you’re having a hard day or something traumatic happens, it’s better to try to cope directly with the situation and realize that you’re going to be sad. There’s no sense in beating yourself up over not smiling.”

Under normal circumstances, however, Smith says, “taking a deep breath or even touching your toes can help you get back into your body” and induce a smile. Even small reminders, such as putting sticky notes in various places, setting alerts on your phone or even using a favorite screen saver can remind you to smile.

“The point is to find something that engages your soul and slows you down so you can think about smiling,” she adds.

As I write, my cat Peabody jumps on my desk.

Large and in charge, he knocks over pens, sits on my notes and loudly purrs, causing me to break out my best Duchenne smile.

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Hugging Prescribed Research proves there are health benefits from a friendly embrace.

BY MARY MIHALY

Science finally confirmed what we’ve always known: Hugging is good. Sometimes, it’s exactly what the doctor ordered.

Hugging is more than a friendly gesture: When researchers at Carnegie Mellon University exposed more than 400 people to a virus, those who received “social support,” including hugs, were less likely to get sick.

“Being hugged more frequently was associated with a decreased risk of infection,” wrote the study’s author, Dr. Sheldon Cohen.

What’s more, hugging’s benefits aren’t restricted to times when we’re anxious or need a lift. “In predicting infection, we found that hugs on nontension days were at least as important as those reported on tension days … suggest[ing] that those who regularly receive hugs are more protected than those who do not,” he wrote. That’s because hugging indirectly boosts our levels of oxytocin, sometimes called the “bonding hormone,” which lowers our heart rate and blood pressure.

Carnegie Mellon isn’t the only school finding the positive effects provided by hugs. A study at King’s College in London found in 2015 that hugging lowers pain intensity because oxytocin releases other feel-good hormones, including serotonin and dopamine. Because it triggers production of those hormones, hugs also help tame anxiety and depression.

Hugging can even help us communicate, according to a study published in Emotion, a journal of the American Psychological Association. Simply touching or hugging someone can communicate a range of emotions, including anger, fear, gratitude or sympathy.

Got nobody to hug? No problem—hug your teddy bear, say researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Hugging an inanimate object that comforts you, such as a stuffed toy, can boost your self-esteem, lower your fears and possibly ease your depression and anxiety.

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HUGGING ETIQUETTE When it comes to hugging, a few simple do’s and don’ts can keep the exchange positive: DO: Follow the other person’s lead. If your friend or acquaintance is coming toward you to give you a hug, go ahead and indulge.

If you’re in a group and aren’t sure whether hugging is acceptable, look around and see how others are behaving.

In a social setting, if you’re comfortable doing so, it’s OK to give a light kiss on the cheek if you think the other person will accept it as a friendly sign of affection. You should also be willing to accept such a light peck in the same spirit.

Be aware of cultural and workplace taboos. Hugging bosses and co-workers generally isn’t a good idea.

DON’T: Don’t allow your hands to wander.

In the same vein, don’t squeeze the other person too tightly. The idea is to express affection, not make someone uncomfortable.

Don’t hug anyone, in any situation, if you’re perspiring or have body odor. Feel free to tell the other person why you’re holding back: “I’ve been working outside and I’ll hug you after I get a shower.”

They won’t judge you; in fact, they’ll most likely appreciate your candor.

Serenity Now A papaya-scented afternoon facial and massage can melt away stress.

BY CHRIS GAITTEN

I’m not a big fan of pampering myself, but I do suffer from deadline-induced muscle tension, so I wasn’t exactly upset when I got the assignment to get a facial and massage one Friday afternoon.

The private room inside Penzone’s Gahanna spa was what I imagined—tinkling music, soft lighting and a massage table covered in blankets. Before treatment began, I told my esthetician, Marnie Morley, about the zit healing on my right cheek, the oiliness on my forehead and the dryness elsewhere on my face. She began her magic, aiming to balance oil production, prevent aging and maintain skin hydration.

First, she used a facial cleanser, then she applied a mask made from green papaya MASSAGE HAS PERKS Massage can have positive extract. She compared effects on depression, anxithe papaya’s enzymes ety, sleep, stress, high blood to Pac-Man, eating pressure, anorexia, pain dead skin cells, and relief and more, according likened the steam puff- to multiple studies done by ing onto my face to the the Touch Research Institute quarters feeding the at the University of Miami arcade game. Scrub and Medical School. tonic treatments were done, setting the stage for extraction, during which she pulled out blackheads and unclogged pores.

That stung, but just a little.

Next, a hydrating mask—the peel-away type—was done, and that was followed by a hot stone massage with apricot body oil. The combination of hot stone and oil on my skin felt like a warming gel spreading across my forearms, hands, legs and feet, melting the stored tension in my muscles. Morley applied a gentle facial exfoliant followed by cucumber eye gel, which is said to reduce puffiness.

The massage then moved to my temples and scalp, and by then I was struggling to stay awake. (Morley assures me that it’s a compliment when clients fall asleep midsession.) The treatment concluded with a moisturizer and sunscreen made from red currants. By this time, the room smelled nearly tropical with the abundance of scented oils, as well as herbal and fruit extracts.

As I stand up, my hair is wild, my limbs are slick, and my face pleasantly tingles. I’m ready for whatever Friday evening has in store, or a nap. There are worse ways to begin a weekend.

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Getting Focused A cynic experiences a life-changing event with meditation.

BY TAMI KAMIN MEYER

I am a cynic. In addition to being a freelance writer, My shoulders relaxed. I didn’t think about the I have been practicing law for nearly 25 years.

OSU football game I was missing on television. I Being a lawyer can suck the life out of a person. concentrated on my breathing, the new age music in You tend to see the liability in just about everythe background and the lack of pain I was feeling, thing, and cynicism is a common trait of those who especially in my arthritic knee. Admittedly, there were practice the profession. Additionally, I am a person moments when my mind wandered to the televised constantly juggling numerous deadlines college football binge I was to undertake and responsibilities, but probably no with my son later that day, but not as more than the average attorney, writer, often as I would have thought. I was all mom and multiple dog owner. While THE RESEARCH IS IN in. Meditation was a new experience for A one-hour session of I usually get everything done, it is not me and I was enjoying it. meditation can lower always on time.

Again, I breathed in. I exhaled. I felt anxiety, heart rate and I need focus, and my editor knew myself relaxing even more. It was obvious blood pressure, accordthat when she made this assignment: the leader was well versed in the healing to a student-led study find a meditation class to attend and released in April 2018 by ing arts, and that expertise crumbled my then write about your experience there. the Michigan Technological inner wall of resistance. It was clear from As I entered the Worthington area the comments of others in attendance University. In other research, regular meditators were folmeditation studio through a purple they had visited this magical place before. painted door, new age music played in lowed for seven years and By the end of the class I was sorry found to have less cognitive the background. The room was dim, the experience was over. I was incredsoftly lit by numerous battery-powered decline than those who ibly moved by the root chakra bowl meditated less, according candles. (Candles that have scents can the leader played to conclude the hour. to a March 2018 report in irritate some.) A large, white, leather the Journal of Cognitive The reverberation of the bowl as it was sectional sat against one wall, and I played directly in front of me was spineEnhancement. was given the prime seat where two tingling and pleasing in its resonance. It sections of the sofa meet. The leader touched me deep to the core, a feeling I did not know I had an assignment to can easily see becoming addictive. be there that day, so the experience that followed There is no question that I will return. When I was authentic and powerful. am touched to the core as I was that day, I tear up.

She led us through a series of breathing exerNot from sadness, but from the recognition that I cises, which I would normally have dismissed experienced something magical, nurturing and yes, because I know how to breathe. But I learned even life-changing. that I apparently don’t know how to breathe. The The day after the class, when an incident arose deep breaths we took were refreshing and mindthat could have easily set me off, I chose another cleansing. With my eyes closed to increase my route. I closed my eyes and took a deep, healing focus, I breathed in slowly and exhaled loudly, breath that recalibrated my perspective. I honestly as instructed. Feeling my lungs take in such large don’t comprehend how a one-hour session imposed breaths was surprising and exciting. The inhalaits will so strongly on me. I do, however, recognize tions and exhalations were so deep there were there is healing in mindfulness and because of this moments when I felt light-headed. meditation class, I am forever changed. ✚

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FIXING HEART DISEASE Despite improvements in prevention and treatment, heart disease remains the country’s No. 1 killer.

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xciting discoveries have been made when it comes to cardiac care and reducing heart disease. Less-invasive procedures are being used, tools are refined, the number of outpatient procedures are increasing and heart transplants are having a higher success rate. Advancements also involve more preventative health measures and improved treatment.

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Nonetheless, heart disease remains the nation’s No. 1 killer, with more than 800,000 people dying every year, which translates to one in every three deaths. It is the leading cause of death in both men and women, a status it has held since 1920, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

HEART HEALTH HACKS Despite improved awareness of the need for a healthy diet and more exercise to prevent heart disease, local cardiologists say they are seeing an upward trend in the numbers of patients with heart issues due, in part, to two overriding factors—a sedentary American lifestyle, including a poor diet, and an aging population.

Recognition for an improved lifestyle has definitely increased, says Dr. Talal Attar, an interventional cardiologist and an assistant professor of clinical internal medicine at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

“There is so much more focus on diet and exercise than we have ever seen, and we’re making progress on combating tobacco use, although we are not where we want to be,” he says. “Unfortunately, the counter

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BY THE NUMBERS About 92.1 million American adults live with some form of cardiovascular disease or the after-effects of stroke, which can be caused by vascular disease, according to the American Heart and Stroke Association’s 2018 heart disease and stroke statistics update.

to all of that is we are losing the battle with obesity and diabetes.”

Diabetes increases the risk factors and the likelihood of developing heart disease. In turn, the chances of provoking a heart attack or stroke and being overweight or obese can affect people’s ability to manage their diabetes, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Meanwhile, as baby boomers age, physicians are seeing an uptick in the number of patients, says Dr. Gary Ansel, the system medical chief for vascular services at OhioHealth.

With an average lifespan of 78.8 years, Americans are living longer than ever. By 2050, a group that will be 65 and older is projected to include about 84 million people, almost double that same age group’s estimated size of 43.1 million in 2012. With many older people experiencing multiple chronic diseases, the challenge of providing adequate health care is called “monumental” by the National Institutes of Health.

Obesity rates top 40 percent for both men and women who are age 65 to 74, according to the CDC. Meanwhile, the American Diabetes Association estimates that

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the percentage of Americans age 65 and older with diabetes, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, is estimated to be more than 25 percent, or about 12 million people.

“An increase in patients we’ve seen in the last 10 years will continue because the population is getting older and getting sicker,” Ansel says. “Many older people are more sick than they were in the past, not only due to age, but also obesity and diabetes.”

EARLY WARNINGS With the numbers looking grim, experts have focused on cardiology studies in many areas, including prevention. Compelling discoveries have been made in the past few years to treat cardiovascular disease before it creates additional health issues, says Dr. Kavita Sharma, a cardiologist and lipidologist with OhioHealth.

“These discoveries are really impactful and put even more of a focus into prevention and how we want to do things earlier in life,” says Sharma, who as a lipid specialist is certified in the prevention of

cholesterol (lipid) disorders. “These findings can help people avoid organ damage, heart attacks and strokes caused by heart disease.”

Heart and blood vessel disease includes numerous problems, many related to a process called atherosclerosis, during which plaque builds up in artery walls that supply blood to the heart and other parts of the body. Plaque comes from deposits of cholesterol and other substances in the artery, which in turn narrows the inside of arteries over time, leading to partially, or totally, blocked blood flow.

If a clot forms, it blocks blood, and that leads to a heart attack or stroke. Heart disease is the cause of 43.8 percent of all U.S. deaths, followed by stroke (16.8 percent) and heart failure (9 percent), according to the American Heart Association. The first sign of a clogged artery for many people is a heart attack, according to the CDC. While sedentary lifestyles, poor diets and smoking cause many of these problems, high cholesterol can

KEYS TO SUCCESS While advanced science continues to make strides in the field of cardiology, the formula for avoiding heart problems remains uncomplicated: eat healthy and exercise.

Those recommendations are standard, basic, simple and effective, says Dr. Talal Attar, an interventional cardiologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Nonetheless, obesity and diabetes wreak havoc on a person’s body, and it’s difficult sometimes for people to make those connections to heart diseasse.

“If you know what food bothers your stomach, you won’t eat it, but you can walk around with your sugar levels above normal and you won’t know about it,” he says. “There is no instant feedback, and that makes it harder to be compliant.”

As for alcohol, the debate has gone back and forth, but drink only in moderation: one drink per day for women and two for men. Drinking any amount above those levels can create more harm than good, Attar says.

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NEW DEVICES In the past, heart failure and heart attacks have required long hours of invasive surgery and extended hospital stays. But the development of new devices and procedures are changing old ways. To that point, in September the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center became the first in the country to test a new device to help patients with advanced heart failure.

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—DR. GARY ANSEL

Dr. Kavita Sharma at OhioHealth

A failing heart is unable to adequately pump blood to the body, causing a buildup of fluids and increasing pressure in the heart and lungs. About 6 million people in the U.S. experience heart failure, with 800,000 new cases per year.

The OSU device, a shunt shaped like an hourglass, in September was woven through a catheter placed in the patient’s groin and moved between the two upper chambers of the heart, which created an open path to divert blood that was built up. After the surgery, the patient went home the next day.

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also be inherited from family members through a disorder known as familial hypercholesterolemia, called FH, which leads to aggressive and premature cardiovascular disease.

Diet and lifestyle, while important, are not the cause of high LDL, the so-called bad cholesterol, for people who have FH. With FH, genetic mutations make the liver incapable of removing excess LDL and people often show cholesterol levels that are “off the charts,” Sharma says. FH often goes undiagnosed and is the most common cause of premature cardiovascular disease, she says.

About 1.3 million people in the U.S. have FH and more than 90 percent of people with it have not been properly diagnosed. If just one parent has the condition, a child has a 50 percent chance of inheriting it.

Left untreated, men have a 50 percent higher chance of getting a heart attack by age 50, while untreated women have a 30 percent higher chance of a heart attack by age 60, according to the FH Foundation.

Typically, patients with high cholesterol are treated with statin drugs, which help. The Food and Drug Administration has recently approved two relatively new medications, Praluent and Repatha, that inhibit this FH mutation and significantly lower LDL. These medications are game changers, Sharma says.

“These drugs have lowered heart attack and stroke risks for people, and they’ve dropped LDL an additional 60 percent beyond what statins have done,” she says. “And with early cholesterol management, people can push out the time they begin to see high LDL levels to near-normal ages, and their heart attack risks can go to near-normal levels, too.”

One major roadblock is the medicines’ cost, which is about $14,000 per year. Insurance companies have been reluctant to approve reimbursement for these medications, with insurers saying costs should be closer to $2,000 to $6,000 a year.

“Pharmaceutical companies say with rebates and negotiations, it is coming closer to the lower costs and recently the rates of insurance company approval have been improving,” Sharma says.

Despite the best preventative measures and new medications available, people continue to experience heart attacks and heart failures.

sick than they were in the past, not only due to age, but also obesity and diabetes.

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Dr. Ayesha Hasan and Dr. Talal Attar at OSU’s Wexner Medical Center

This development, along with many others, comes from the findings of more than 200 clinical trials focused on heart and vascular disease at the hospital.

Much of the work there involves physicians from multiple disciplines, says Ayesha Hasan, section director for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.

“That recent work involved three or four specialists,” Hasan says. “We always tell patients they receive more personalized care because of our multidisciplinary approaches.”

Currently, Hasan is studying stimulation of the phrenic nerve, linked to the diaphragm and breath control, for treating sleep apnea and its relationship to heart failure.

“Apnea is associated with heart failure and high blood pressure and, if untreated, can lead to heart arrhythmia,” she says. “Treating one absolutely helps the others because 60 to 70 percent of patients with heart failure have some type of sleep apnea.”

Meanwhile, another growing trend in medicine is the creation of ambulatory surgery centers, known as ASCs, which conveniently allow outpatient care, including the offering of some heart procedures.

ASCs have come about due to major advances in anesthesia, pain management and surgical techniques, says OhioHealth’s cardiologist Ansel.

THE COSTS Direct and indirect costs of these diseases is estimated at more than $329.7 billion in terms of health expenditures and lost productivity. By 2035, those costs will rise to $1.1 trillion, according to a 2016 report done by the American Heart and Stroke Association.

“The whole trend for medical, especially with cardiovascular disease, is to be much less invasive, including procedures through a patient’s wrist blood vessels,” he says. “Now we can do procedures in these outpatient facilities, which are so much safer now and less traumatic for the patient.”

Hospital or not, less invasive remains a focus. Blood clots are dissolved with medicine, physicians replace heart valves through tubes without opening a patient’s chest and miniature pumps hooked on a belt have replaced large machines to keep one’s heart ticking.

Even treatment of an aortic aneurysm today, which once required a hospital stay of up to 10 days, has the patient home the day after the procedure.

“Now it is like replumbing a pipe and is done through small leg punctures,” Ansel says. “Many went to a nursing home for recovery, but now it is almost like outpatient treatment.”

With the CDC currently calculating that about 735,000 Americans each year will have heart attacks, studies will certainly continue and more improvements will come. Meanwhile, for the 525,000 people this year who are expected to experience their first heart attack—or the 210,000 people who may have a repeat episode—care and prevention are important: don’t smoke, eat healthy, sit less and lead an active lifestyle. ✚ HEALTH 2019 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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Doctors Pat and Steven Gabbe offer each other support as they work with a trainer two days each week to keep their fitness routines on track.

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Doctors Pat and Steven Gabbe, both in their 70s, share their secrets to active and healthy lifestyles.

A LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO HEALTH

BY TAYLOR SWOPE

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ast spring, Dr. Steven Gabbe was celebrating 50 years of living with diabetes when he decided to challenge the audience attending the JDRF Promise Ball. Removing his tuxedo jacket as he was joined by his trainer onstage in the ballroom of the Ohio Union, Gabbe proceeded to do 50 pushups in front of an audience dressed in formal attire.

When he was finished, the audience roared. Steve Gabbe’s challenge worked: 50 people immediately agreed to donate $1,000 each, so that the Gabbes’ cumulative $50,000 pledge to JDRF would be matched, dollar-for-dollar, raising a total of $100,000 for the local JDRF chapter. (The Gabbes had previously contributed $30,000 to JDRF and added an additional $20,000 that evening, making their total lifetime contribution of at least $50,000.)

Steve Gabbe’s performance that evening made many wonder: how do Pat and Steve Gabbe stay so healthy?

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I decided to meet them at their home near Bexley to try to figure this out. When I inquired about scheduling a meeting, the Gabbes suggested 9 a.m. on a Sunday.

Weekdays are too busy, they explained.

Pat, a pediatrician, is a clinical professor of pediatrics at the Ohio State University and also the founder of Moms2Be, a local program that provides direct support to expectant and new mothers in low-income areas. Steve, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes during his third year of medical school, works as an obstetrician-gynecologist at OSU, and was the CEO of the Wexner Medical Center at OSU from 2008 to 2015.

The couple’s plans on the Sunday we meet are with Greg Greenzalis, who owns a personal training company called Superform in addition to The Pilates Studio, on East Main Street, in Bexley. Every Sunday morning, and Wednesday mornings at 5 a.m., the Gabbes walk from their home down the street to train with Greenzalis.

As the couple prepares to start their workout with Greenzalis, Steve hands him two fitness-related articles to read. This is not uncommon; Steve is always researching the benefits of exercise, especially for older adults. The topics of the day are the advantage of continuous repetition of one exercise and another article on athletes and aging. Greenzalis smiles as he receives the articles. This has become a regular occurrence that he looks forward to, he says.

The Gabbes are a smart and curious couple, always learning something new and passing along their knowledge to others. Steve’s medical focus is on highrisk maternal fetal medicine, which includes expectant mothers with existing diabetic conditions and those who develop gestational diabetes while pregnant.

“I partner with my patients and always ask them what questions they have,” he says, explaining that diabetes is a complex illness and controlling it can be challenging. He encourages patients to keep a note-

book of questions between appointments so they do not forget to ask him.

THE WORKOUTS Five years ago, mutual friends introduced the Gabbes to Greenzalis, and they have been regular clients ever since. In fact, they proudly tell me they have probably only missed a handful of their twice-weekly sessions during this time.

Steve uses his iPhone to connect to the studio’s speaker system so that they can listen to a playlist from the 1970s and 1980s. He shares that one of his friends paid for medical school by being a studio musician in Los Angeles—one thing to know about the Gabbes is that they are full of interesting stories, as their careers have afforded them the opportunity to live across the country practicing medicine.

Their workout starts, and I am immediately impressed.

I am 32, and while in decent shape, I can do maybe five standard pushups on a good day. I watch in awe as the Gabbes—both in their 70s and still working full-time—do 100 pushups before they hit the halfway mark of their training session.

Pat wears a pearl necklace to the training session.

She says the pearls were her grandmother’s, and she finds that they help her enjoy the workout more. She also wears bright lipstick, a empowering look I have since adopted for my own exercise routines.

Greenzalis asks the Gabbes to do a cardio warmup before starting the workout. Pat is caring for a sore hip, so she opts for the elliptical, which is low impact, while Steve chooses a brisk walk on the treadmill. They move on to dynamic stretching, and Steve passes the time chatting about the OSU football game against Tulane. Pat chimes in, referring to Steve’s “smooth moves” as he does the grapevine stretch, moving both feet in front of and behind each other while traveling horizontally.

Stretching exercises, weightlifting, aerobics and more are part of the Gabbes’ exercise routine.

Below, Steven was recently honored to received a gold medal from the Joslin Diabetes Center for 50 years of living with diabetes.

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TAKING CARE As the Gabbes work through their routine this morning, Greenzalis offers encouragement and reminds them of proper form, to prevent injuries. He suggests that Pat use a foam roller on her hip between exercises, knowing she is struggling with what seems to be mild tendinitis.

He also checks in with Steve about his sugar level, which is easy to track on the insulin pump Steve wears.

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Pat shares that the best part of their training has been the positive results. She confides that she has not lost much weight, but that’s because muscle weighs more than fat. She says her clothing fits much better and she loves that her arms are stronger. During the 100-pushup challenge, Pat and Steve take turns, each encouraging the other to stay strong and not give up.

I can hear Pat counting to herself during the pushups.

Greg laughs, saying, “She keeps me accountable.”

After so many pushups, Greenzalis says it is important for the Gabbes to stretch their chests, so they head to the TRX, a suspension system rigged to the ceiling that allows for body weight exercises using two straps. As Pat works through her stretches, Steve watches closely, cheering her on: “Way to go, Pat.” The Pilates Studio has several machines called Power Plates in the open fitness room. The Gabbes do step-ups on the machines while holding hand weights. Power Plates use a technology called PrecisionWave, which activates the body’s natural reflexive response to vibration. Greenzalis sets the vibration speed to between 25 to 50 times per second, which causes the Gabbes’ muscles to work harder than they would if they were just doing floor exercises with the same hand weights.

The Gabbes groan when Greenzalis announces it is time for what he calls the “rotisserie.” They know what that means. They move to mats on the floor and begin a series of side planks, rotating from one side to the other as a rotisserie would rotate cooking food. “Superman” is next, which involves lying on their stomachs with arms outstretched, then lifting their arms and legs off the mat. Both of these stretches are meant to increase core strength, explains Greenzalis.

As the Gabbes work through their routine this morning, Greenzalis offers encouragement and reminds them of proper form, to prevent injuries. He suggests that Pat use a foam roller on her hip between exercises, knowing she is struggling with what seems to be mild tendinitis. He also checks in with Steve about his sugar level, which is easy to track on the insulin pump Steve wears. “It’s 143, which is perfect” for a workout, says Steve. Just in case he gets too low, he brings along a small bottle of orange juice and glucose tablets to every session.

They move on to pull-downs, which are facilitated by a different machine with weights. They pull the straps down while sitting on an exercise (or medicine) ball, working their arms and legs. Steve moves onto “round boys,” stretching with the TRX. Pull-apart stretches during this time focus on the triceps.

The couple finishes their workout with mat exercises. Greenzalis and Pat have an interesting exchange when she claims they have never done a certain move.

“Yes, we have, Pat,” says Greenzalis, laughing.

He asks the Gabbes to cool down with several yoga poses. Pat says she appreciates the accountability that sessions with Greenzalis offers to them.

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Pat says she feels empowered when wearing her grandmother’s pearls during her fitness routine.

was not making any progress. Greenzalis helped Pat and Steve learn basics from the beginning, including how to lift weights.

“I have seen a night and day difference from the beginning,” says Greenzalis, of the progress the Gabbes have made since they started their training with him five years ago.

DIET DECISIONS The couple has also made a commitment to eating healthy. Pat explains that they eat a mostly pescatarian diet, which includes fish as the main protein, as well as a lot of vegetables and fruit. They have not completely eliminated red meat, but it is rare in their diet.

Nutrition is a critical consideration for Steve as he manages his diabetes on a daily basis.

He discusses food facts with his medical students to make sure they understand, for example, how

many carbohydrates are in a pancake breakfast from McDonalds. “They need to know so they can educate their patients,” he explains.

During the week, Pat and Steve each enjoy oatmeal, Cheerios and milk, or a granola bar for a quick breakfast. They tend to eat lighter lunches, such as soup and salad, and then a larger dinner when they are back at home together. Pat says she learned how to create Mediterranean-style dishes from her grandmother, who was Italian. In addition to fish and vegetables, they also enjoy other seafood, chicken and avocados, which include healthy fat, she explains.

On this particular September morning back at their home, Pat prepares egg white omelets with vegetables while Steve and I chat at the table. She slices smoked salmon to top the omelets and shares a big bowl of fruit, as well.

The couple admits they do not eat a lot of dessert.

Instead, they have identified other foods they have started treating as dessert, such as peanuts and fruit.

ON THE GO RIDING IN PELOTONIA One of their favorite outdoor activities is Pelotonia, the annual bike race benefiting the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. They ride a tandem bicycle and have participated every year since the inaugural event.

The Gabbes travel often, both for business and pleasure. Pat’s mother is nearing 100 years old and still lives in Oregon, where Pat grew up, so they visit her as much as possible. “We worry we will lose our conditioning when we are on vacation, so we walk, bike, go on hikes and use weights if we can,” says Steve.

Their focus is not just on physical health; they feel staying active is important for mental health, too. Pat and Steve love to be outside whenever possible. “For me, nature is critically important for calming,” says Pat. “It reduces stress to walk in nature. There is actually a small discipline of bio-psycho-social medicine with research proving this.”

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points out that there are only a dozen tandems among the approximately 8,000 riders each year.) Whether they are working out with Greenzalis or pedaling the Pelotonia course, the Gabbes rely on encouragement from each other to stay strong. “Without Pat this year, I would have thrown in the towel,” says Steve.

COMMUNITY HEALTH The Gabbes are also focused on educating the community on healthy living. Before coming to Columbus in 2009, they lived in Nashville and worked for Vanderbilt Medical Center. While in Tennessee, Pat was involved in infant mortality prevention. (Infant mortality is defined as the death of a baby before the age of 1.)

When they moved to Ohio, she was shocked to learn that the infant mortality rate in Ohio was worse than it was in Tennessee. After working with former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland on the topic, she wrote and received a grant to work through OSU to address this problem in Columbus’ neighborhoods.

The grant funding focused first on Weinland Park, near campus, and was originally intended to be a 10-week nutrition course for neighborhood residents.

This work became what is now known as Moms2Be, founded by Pat and her colleague, Twinkle French Schottke, an infant mental health specialist and the current program director. Prenatal and first-year-of-life care is now available weekly in five different neighborhoods, and it is a free service for everyone who attends.

Steven Gabbe works up a sweat while lifting weights during a session with his wife, Pat, and personal trainer Greg Greenzalis.

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Clients have access to doctors, nurses, dieticians, lactation counselors, social workers, educators, community health workers and health professional students.

Topics include family planning, prenatal care, breastfeeding education, child development and safe sleep, just to name a few. Because nutrition is so important for everyone—parents and children—a healthy meal is served at the close of every Moms2Be gathering. Pat attends two gatherings a week, and Steve typically joins her on Thursdays at the University Hospital East location. The Gabbes have a true partnership—whether they are working out with Greenzalis or educating community members on healthy living.

The couple’s commitment to their health, especially as they age, is having an impact on those around them. The recently renamed Gabbe Health and Wellness Program at the Wexner Medical Center offers a wealth of programming to staff, including cooking classes, meditation, organized walks and a faculty athletic group. There are dedicated staff members tasked with planning meaningful group activities so employees stay involved and active.

The Gabbe family has been inspired by their commitment to staying active and healthy, as well. When their children come to visit—three out of four live on the West Coast—they join the Gabbes at their workouts with Greenzalis.

“Our son goes to a gym in Los Angeles now,” says Pat. “He doesn’t want to be shown up by his parents in their 70s,” she adds, laughing. ✚

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

Elise DeVore Berlan, Adolescent Gynecology, Reproductive Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Adolescent Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Andrea Bonny, Opioid Addiction, Reproductive Health; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2450 Cynthia M. Holland-Hall, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Eating Disorders, Reproductive Health; 54

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2450

phylaxis, Allergy; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5500

Steven C. Matson, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Addiction/Substance Abuse; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2450

David W. Hauswirth, Asthma & Allergy, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 6670 Perimeter Drive, Ste. 270, Dublin, 614-766-4903

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Treats such conditions as asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema and adverse reactions to drugs, foods and insect stings, as well as immune deficiency diseases Charity Fox, Urticaria, Mast Cell Diseases; OSU CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-366-3687 Mitchell Grayson, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Ana-

Princess U. Ogbogu, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, Skin Allergies; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Debora A. Ortega-Carr, Asthma; Midwest Allergy, 6275 E. Broad St., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-759-4730 Philip N. Rancitelli, Asthma, Rhinitis, Immune Deficiency; Midwest Allergy, 6275 E. Broad St., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-759-4730

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

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Performs intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them Kamel Addo, Mount Carmel Columbus Cardiology Consult, 85 McNaughten Road, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-224-2281 Christopher M. Frank, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Autonomic Disorders; Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists, 477 Cooper Road, Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-459-7676 John D. Hummel, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Syncope; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Steven J. Kalbfleisch, Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Gregory Kidwell, OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Seth J. Rials, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Catheter Ablation; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614-533-5000 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythm William T. Abraham, Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Anne R. Albers, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Valve Disease; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Cindy M. Baker, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Cardiac Catheterization, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Artery Disease; Heart & Vascular Center at Memorial Health, 500 London Ave., Ste. O, Marysville, 614293-7677

cians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Vinay K. Chitkara, Greater Ohio Cardiology, 136 E. High St., London, 740-845-0000 Nicholas Davakis, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614533-5000 Michael R. Donnally, Ohio State’s Heart & Vascular Center, 500 London Ave., Ste. O, Marysville, 937-642-5490 Bruce L. Fleishman, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 6024 Hoover Road, Ste. G, Grove City, 614533-5000 Peter B. George, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Arnold P. Good, Interventional Cardiology, Heart Disease; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614-533-5000 Ayesha Hasan, Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Debra Ann Heldman, LMH, Cardiology Department, 1320 W. Main St., Floor 1, Newark, 220564-4133 Gregory K.W. Lam, OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 600 N. Pickaway St., Ste. 102, Circleville, 740-420-8174 Todd G. Matros, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Attack, Preventive Cardiology; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Laxmi S. Mehta, Heart Disease in Women, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Heart Disease & Gender; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Ste. A, Dublin, 614-293-7677 Bryce I. Morrice, LMH, Cardiology Department, 1320 W. Main St., Floor 1, Newark, 220-564-4133

Richard M. Bardales, Cardiovascular Specialists, 618 Pleasantville Road, Ste. 101, Lancaster, 740-653-7511

Daniel W. Mudrick, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Imaging, Echocardiography-Transesophageal; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 600 N. Pickaway St., Ste. 102, Circleville, 740420-8174

Anthony T. Chapekis, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physi-

Allan J. Nichols, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/Defibrillators;

OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Michael G. Reinig, Fairfield Healthcare, Professionals Cardiology, 2405 N. Columbus St., Ste. 100, Lancaster, 740-689-4480 Timothy Timko, Interventional Cardiology; Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists, 477 Cooper Road, Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-459-7676

HOW THE LIST WAS COMPILED Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is a health care research and information company founded in 1991 by a former medical college board chairman and president to help guide consumers to America’s top doctors and top hospitals. Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process, under the direction of an M.D., involves many hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation. Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels. Its online nominations process—located at www.castleconnolly.com/nominations—is open to all licensed physicians in America, who are able to nominate physicians in any medical specialty and in any part of the country, as well as indicate whether the nominated physicians is, in their opinion, among the best in their region in their medical specialty or among the best in the nation in their medical specialty.

Careful screening of doctors’ educational and professional experience is essential before final selection is made among those physicians most highly regarded by their peers. The result—we identify the top doctors in America and provide you, the consumer, with detailed information about their education, training and special expertise in our paperback guides, national and regional magazine “Top Doctors” features and online directories.

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TOP DOCTORS Steven J. Yakubov, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders in minors David A. Axelson, Mood Disorders, Behavioral Disorders; Downtown Close To Home Center, 500 E. Main St., Ste. 305, Columbus, 614-355-6380 John V. Campo, Child Psychiatry, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Psychosomatic Disorders, Suicide Prevention; Ohio State Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, 614-293-9600 Richard H. Gilchrist, Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Disorders; Behavioral Health Clinic, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3275 CHILD NEUROLOGY Specialist who diagnoses and treats all types of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures Lenora M. Lehwald, Sleep Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4625

E. Steve Roach, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Laurel Slaughter, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4625 Chang-Yong Tsao, Mitochondrial Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2203 CLINICAL GENETICS Specialist trained in diagnostic and therapuetic procedures for patients with genetically linked diseases Dennis W. Bartholomew, Genetic Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Genetics & 56

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Genomics Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Kim L. McBride, Genetic Disorders, Lysosomal Diseases, Inborn Errors of Metabolism; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Genetics & Genomics Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Diagnoses and treats various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area Mark W. Arnold, Constipation, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3230 William C. Cirocco, Rectal Cancer/Sphincter Preservation, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease,

Colostomy Avoidance; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3230 Alan E. Harzman, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3230 Karamjit K.S. Khanduja, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders; Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060 Jaswant Madhavan, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614759-5060 Anantha Padmanabhan, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060 Charles W. Taylor III, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614759-5060

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Warren D. Lo, Stroke; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4625

DERMATOLOGY Diagnoses and treats pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases Brian Biernat, Skin Cancer & Moles, Mohs Surgery, Kybella for under chin fat, Cosmetic Dermatology; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floors 1 & 2, Westerville, 614-847-4100 Michael C. Duffey, Barrett & Geiss Dermatology, 2000 Newark Granville Road, Ste. 202, Granville, 740-587-3376 David R. Lambert, Skin Cancer; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-0404 Susan Massick, 5175 Morse Road, Ste. 100, Gahanna, 614-293-1707 Larisa Ravitskiy, Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer in Transplant Patients, Acne; Ohio Skin Care Institute, 602 Morrison Road, Gahanna, 614-585-9900 Linda S. Rupert, Acne, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Warts; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W., Floors 1 & 2, Westerville, 614-847-4100 Peter C. Seline, Skin Cancer & Moles, Mohs Surgery; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Road W, Floors 1 & 2, Westerville, 614-847-4100 Patricia M. Witman, Pediatric Dermatology, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, Atopic Dermatitis, Hemangiomas/Birthmarks; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Dermatology, 555 S. 18th St., Columbus, 614722-5777 Matthew James Zirwas, Contact Dermatitis; Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio, 2359 E. Main St., Bexley, 614-947-1716 DEVELOPMENTAL-BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Specialist trained in physical, emotional, behavioral and social development of children Rebecca A. Baum, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4050 Karen Ratliff-Schaub, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Developmental

Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4050 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Uses imaging to diagnose patients Brent H. Adler, Musculoskeletal Imaging; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2359 David G. Bates, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Genitourinary Radiology, Pediatric Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2362 Elizabeth A. Hingsbergen, Pediatric Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2359 Mark J. Hogan, Pediatric Radiology, Interventional Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2289 Jerome A. Rusin, Pediatric Neuroradiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2359 Richard D. White, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Disease-Adult & Child; OSU Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Floor 4, Room 452, Columbus, 614-293-4456 Chadwick L. Wright, PET Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Cancer Imaging, Cardiac Imaging; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Div. of Nuclear Medicine-Dept Radiology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-8315 ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES AND METABOLISM Deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, menstrual and sexual problems Kathleen M. Dungan, Diabetes; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 Luma Ghalib, Adrenal Disorders, Pituitary Disorders; JamesCare at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 Assem Houssein, COPC Endocrinology Specialists Lancaster, 2405 N. Columbus St., Ste. 130, Lancaster, 740-689-6710

Willa A. Hsueh, Heart Disease in Diabetes Patients, Thyroid Disorders, Hypoglycemia; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614685-3333 Steven W. Ing, Metabolic Disorders, Calcium Disorders, Osteoporosis; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 Rebecca Jackson, Osteoporosis; Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076 Lawrence Kirschner, Endocrine Cancers, Thyroid Cancer; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 John B. Krupko, Central Ohio Primary Care, Westerville Internal Medicine, 484 County Line Road W, Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-891-8080 Fadi Nabhan, Thyroid Cancer; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 Laura Ryan, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders; Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076 Jennifer Sipos, Thyroid Cancer; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-685-3333 Kittie Wyne, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Hilliard, 614-685-3333 FAMILY MEDICINE Treats all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity Kimberly B. Austin, Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Chronic Illness; OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 300 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 3000, Westerville, 614-533-3354 Scott R. Baker, Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, 1955 Lancaster-Newark Road, Lancaster, 740-689-2820 Mimi Ghosh, Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders; OSU Family Physicians Crown Park, 1980 Bethel Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614685-6056 John F. Hedge, Primary Care Sports Medicine; MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 260, Columbus, 614-533-6600 continued on page 72 HEALTH 2019 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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

F. Charles Arens, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Ste. 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com Matthew B. Balasco, Balasco Endodontics, 550 E. Main St., Ste. B, Lancaster, 740-6875900, balascoendo.com David E. Claffey IV, Grove City Endodontics, 4203 Gantz Rd., Grove City, 614-277-9455, drclaffey.com

Elizabeth M. Claffey, Grove City Endodontics, 4203 Gantz Rd., Grove City, 614-2779455, drclaffey.com Christopher A. Ettrich, Wedgewood Endodontics, 9773 Fairway Dr., Powell, 614-7893636, wedgeendo.com Mark L. Grosko, 843 N. 21st St., Ste. 103, Newark, 740-344-6349, endogrosko.com Andrew J. Haase, Endodontic Wellness Center, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. L, Columbus, 614-459-2234, endodonticwellness.com Vicki M. Houck, Westerville Endodontics,

45 Huber Village Blvd., Westerville, 614-8828000, westervilleendodontics.com Joel G. Jose, Endodontic Associates, 1375 Cherry Way Dr., Ste. 200, Gahanna, 614-428-7320, eajose.com Bradley Karkut, 12 Lexington Blvd., Delaware, 740-363-1844 Eric R. Menke, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Ste. 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com Kerry D. Moore, 31 N. Plaza Blvd., Chillicothe, 740-774-6230

This list is excerpted from the 2018 edition of topDentists, a database that includes listings for more than 260 dentists and specialists in the greater Columbus metropolitan area. The Columbus list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. For more information, call 706-364-0853; write P.O. BOX 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@ usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com.

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ENDODONTICS Endodontics is concerned with the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues.

James R. Murrin, Lee and Murrin Endodontics, 1570 Fishinger Rd., Columbus, 614-4592000, uaendo.com

Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Ste. 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohio endodontics.com

Matthew S. Niemiec, Microsurgical Endodontics, 825 High St., Ste. C, Worthington, 614-436-2277, ohioendo.com

Kevin D. Younkin, Younkin & Younkin Endodontics, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Ste. 290, Westerville, 614-891-7550, younkinendodontics.com

John M. Nusstein, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-9412, dentistry.osu.edu Mark L. Oleson, Endodontic Wellness Center, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. L, Columbus, 614-459-2234, endodonticwellness.com Lisa Poweski, Younkin & Younkin Endodontics, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Ste. 290, Westerville, 614-891-7550, younkinendodontics.com Alfred W. Reader, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-3596, dentistry.osu.edu Shelley M. Ridenour, Worthington Endodontics, 6649 N. High St., Ste. 101, Worthington, 614-846-3636, worthendo.com Steven M. Smith, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Ste. 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com Kumar Subramanian, Central Ohio Root Canals, 161 Clint Dr., Ste. 300, Pickerington, 614-866-3636, centralohiorootcanals.com Louis W. Susi, Athens Dental Depot, 80 Columbus Rd., Athens, 740-594-6000, athensdentaldepot.com Robert A. Uhle, Microsurgical Endodontics, 825 High St., Ste. C, Worthington, 614-4362277, ohioendo.com Michael E. Whitcomb Jr., Central Ohio

METHODOLOGY topDentists, LLC has more than 60 years of experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the legal, dental and medical fields. Using this experience, along with the input of dentists across the United States, we have created a methodology that has been refined and improved over previous superlative guides. topDentists lists dentists and specialists who have been chosen through an exhaustive survey in which thousands of the nation’s

GENERAL DENTISTRY The evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area.

Shirin Amini, Clintonville Family Dentistry, 4425 N. High St., Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-261-8700, clintonvillefamilydentistry.com Heather H. Appel, Hull & Appel Family Dentistry, 6641 N. High St., Ste. 102, Worthington, 614-888-7910, hullandappel.com Melissa Baker, The Gentle Dentist, 69 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, 614-4313311, coulmandental.com Bruce C. Baloy, Arch City Dental, 191 W. Schrock Rd., Westerville, 614-891-7075, archcitydental.com Richard B. Barry, Lifetime Dental Health, 1960 Bethel Rd., Ste. 240, Columbus, 614362-8877, lifetimedentalcolumbus.com Theodore T. Bauer, Schumacher & Bauer, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 500-B, Columbus, 614-451-1110, columbusdentists.net Carolyn D. Bednar, Goldberg & Bednar, 1600 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-8665966, goldbergandbednar.com Erin M. Biehle, Stonecreek Dental Care, 11295 Stonecreek Dr. NW, Pickerington, 614864-3196, helpmysmile.com

dental professionals confidentially evaluate their professional peers.

No payment is required to be selected, nor is payment accepted in exchange for selection.

The nomination pool for topDentists consists of dentists and specialists that are current members of the American Dental Association and other dental societies. General dentists were asked to vote on nominees that are listed as specialists. Specialists are asked to vote only on nominees that are listed as general dentists. Voting practitioners

Kyle D. Bogan, North Orange Family Dentistry, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Ste. 200, Delaware, 740-548-1800, northorange familydentistry.com Glenn R. Burns, Gentle Dental Care, 208 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-653-8671, gentledentalcare4all.com Chad N. Cacchio, 1700 W. Lane Ave., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-488-1313, chadcacchiodds.com Scott A. Campbell, Delaware Ohio Dental Office, 12 Lexington Blvd., Delaware, 740-369-5309, seeusandsmile.com Philippe Chahine, Just Smiles, 1921 Hilliard Rome Rd., Hilliard, 614-777-8668, just-smiles.com Vishal K. Chitkara, Grandview Dental Care, 1220 Grandview Ave., Columbus, 614-4867378, grandviewdentalcare.com Chris M. Clark, Clark Family Dental, 5133 Hampsted Village Center Way, New Albany, 614-503-7801, clarkfamilydentist.com Lori Cronin, The Gentle Dentist, 69 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, 614-431-3311, coulmandental.com Jason T. Culley, Watermark Dental, 1225 Dublin Rd., Columbus, 614-488-9050, watermarkdental.com David A. Dixon, Columbus Family Dental Care, 1645 Holt Rd., Columbus, 614-8781397, columbusfamilydentalcare.com Justin W. Dugas, Dugas Dental, 27 Neverland Dr., Lewis Center, 740-548-0575, dugasdental.com

are also given an opportunity to offer more detailed comments on nominees and to provide additional nominations.

Voting professionals are provided the following criteria for determining if a nominee should be listed: Years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients and physical results. All votes and comments are solicited with a guarantee of confidentiality.

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental

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boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.

Of course, there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States.

A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists.

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Top Chiropractors Your neuromuscular health and well-being is as important as any other part of your physical health. With today’s emphasis on leading an active lifestyle, a good chiropractor can be invaluable. Here, Central Ohio’s Top Chiropractors have earned placement on this list after their peers were surveyed.

Bruce Aldrich, Aldrich Chiropractic, 100 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-471-0018, aldrichchiropractic.com

Silvia Blaha, BWell Clinic, 5031 Forest Dr., Ste. B, New Albany, 614-245-8582, bwellclinicnewalbany.com

Kyle Alexander, The Alexander Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy, 4000 Indianola Ave., Columbus, 614-547-2020, alexanderchiropractic.com

Robert Brooks, Westerville Chiropractic, 623 Park Meadow Rd. E, Westerville, 614-3840440, westervillechiro.com

Brian Allard, Columbus Chiropractic Center Dublin, 7239 Sawmill Rd., Ste. 110, Dublin, 614-457-7575, painfreecolumbus.com Stephen Aurand, Lighthouse Family Chiropractic, 2461 Hilliard Rome Rd., Hilliard, 614876-0854, lighthousefamilychiropractic.com

Todd Conley, Dr. Todd Conley, DC, 2572 Oakstone Dr., Columbus, 614-476-6888 Jodi Cooley, Creekside Chiropractic Center, 136 Mill St., Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614-4720992, creeksidechiropracticcenter.com Jeffrey C. Covault, Columbus Chiropractic

Jasmine Craner, Active Edge Chiropractor, 1156 Dublin Rd., Ste. 102, Columbus, 614407-5335, columbuschiropractors.com Sherri Day, Dr. Sherri Day, DC, 2572 Oakstone Dr., Columbus, 614-476-6888 John M. DiVelbiss, Dr. John M. DiVelbiss, D.C., 3974 Brown Park Dr., Ste. C, Hilliard, 614-529-8171, drdhealth.com Thomas Donahue, Back to Health Injury & Wellness Center, 3845 Trueman Ct., Hilliard, 614-767-0162, hilliardchiropractic.com Jim DuPuy, All Star Chiropractic & Wellness, 555 W. Schrock Rd., Ste. F, Westerville,

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Thomas Bea, Tri-Village Chiropractic, 1400 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, 614-486-6755, trivillagechiro.com

Willena C. Brooks, ChiroCare for Women, LLC, 3620 N. High St., Ste. 206, Columbus, 614-784-9355, chirocare4women.com

Center West, 4810 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-878-3533, columbuschirowest.com

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614-891-1800, allstarchirowellness.com Adam Edge, Family Chiropractic Centers, 4961 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, 614-527-1776, hilliardchiro.com Ronald J. Farabaugh, Farabaugh Chiropractic Office, 2879 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, 614-898-0787, chirocolumbus.com Jason Feltz, Tree of Life Chiropractic, 3711 Broadway, Grove City, 614-594-0596, treeoflifefamilychiro.com Michael Fisher, Creekside Chiropractic Center, 136 Mill St., Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614-4720992, creeksidechiropracticcenter.com Scot Gircsis, Dr. Scot Chiropractic, 1367 Georgesville Rd., Columbus, 614-274-7500, columbus-chiropractor.com Brien Hartings, Ability Chiropractic, 8311 N. High St., Columbus, 614-888-9355, abilitychiro.com

Young H. Kim, Preferred Chiropractic Clinic, 5650 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, 614-736-6937, preferred-chiropracticclinic.business.site

Ken Herr, Herr Chiropractic, 4599 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, 614-876-1113, hilliardchiropractic center.com

Keith Lewis, Healthy Life Doctors, 2460 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, 614-485-9006, healthylifedoctors.com

Neil Heuker, Airrosti Rehab Center, LLC, 3813 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport, 800-4046050, airrosti.com

Roger Lyss, Lyss Chiropractic Center, 457 Waterbury Ct., Ste. B, Gahanna, 614-3371904, lysschiropractic.com

Joe Iuvara, Beecher Chiropractic, 428-B Beecher Rd., Gahanna, 614-855-5533, beecherchiro.com

Brian Mabry, Ability Chiropractic, 8311 N. High St., Columbus, 614-888-9355, abilitychiro.com

Julia Keiser, Worthington Optimal Wellness, 6180 Linworth Rd., Worthington, 614-8485211, worthingtonoptimalwellness.com

Christopher Mabry, Ability Chiropractic, 8311 N. High St., Columbus, 614-888-9355, abilitychiro.com Cody McClintock, Ability Chiropractic, 8311 N. High St., Columbus, 614-888-9355, abilitychiro.com

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METHODOLOGY The professionals selected for Columbus Monthly Health’s Top Chiropractors list were selected by their peers in a survey conducted

by Professional Research Services of Troy, Michigan. Of those professionals nominated for consideration, only the chiropractors with the highest number of votes within a particular specialty were chosen as Top Chiropractors. The finalists were then screened and verified using the Ohio E-License Center (license.ohio.gov/lookup). Chiropractors cannot buy their way onto the listings or earn a mention in exchange for any other type of monetary consideration. The list is solely the result of PRS research. For more information, visit americastopchiropractors.com or email PRS at spinkhasova@hour-media.com.

Michael P. McGough, AcuHealth Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 5980 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 614-475-2992, acuhealthchiro.com Gabriel Mendenhall, Sunbury Chiropractic Center, 123 State Rte. 3, Sunbury, 740-9654301, sunburychiropractic.com David Milliron, Inner Health Chiropractic, 3321 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-231-7220, innerhealthchiropractic.com Michael Pamer, Pamer Chiropractic of Gahanna, 1165 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-337-1178, chiropamer.com Brady Partee, Ability Chiropractic, 634 N. State St., Westerville, 614-901-9355, abilitychiro.com

Maureen Passifiume, Restorative Health Center, 585 Office Pkwy., Ste. C, Westerville, 614-905-6557, therestorativehealthcenter.com Stephen R. Pettay, Stephen R. Pettay, DC, 1875 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-451-0472 Sherman Pleasant, Columbus Injury & Rehab Centers, 3901 E. Livingston Ave., Ste. 102, Columbus, 614-732-0888, columbusinjurycenters.com Deddeh Reed, Divine Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 67 Parsons Ave., Columbus, 614-222-0019, divinechiropractic.com Stephen Rendek, Town and Country Chiropractic, 3894 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-238-1111, columbus-chiropractors.com John Rockwood, Health First Chiropractic, 792 S. State St., Westerville, 614-890-2740, livehealthfirst.com Kevin Sarich, Abundant You Chiropractic & Wellness, 3969 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-319-3327, abundantyouchiro.com Kirk Schoenman, Dr. Kirk Schoenman, DC, 7100 N. High St., Ste. 202, Worthington, 614-547-0160 Michael Shannon, Eastside Chiropractic Center, 3252 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-235-3278 Paul J. Shannon, Dr. Paul J. Shannon Chiropractor, 3252 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-2372225, columbuschiropractorshannon.com Richard Shepherd, Life Family Chiropractic, 3769 Attucks Dr., Powell, 614-760-5433, strongspines.com

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Health Care Facilities Your guide to Central Ohio’s hospitals, urgent care facilities, outpatient surgery centers, pediatric care, mental health care and more.

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BERGER HEALTH SYSTEM bergerhealth.com Berger Hospital, 600 N. Pickaway St., Circleville, 740-474-2126 Full-service hospital Berger Medical Center, 9085 Southern St., Orient, 614-277-4600 Medical center with internal medicine, laboratory, OB/GYN and radiology services

14 Westgate Dr., Newark, 220-564-7500 1 Healthy Pl., Pataskala, 740-964-7600 or 220-564-7600 Urgent care centers MEMORIAL HEALTH memorialohio.com Memorial Allen Family Medical Center, 660 London Ave., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with internal medicine and pain management services

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

Memorial City Gate Medical Center, 120 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with imaging, laboratory and urgent care services; also offering orthopedics, physical and occupational therapy and sports medicine

Licking Memorial Urgent Care 20 W. Locust St., Newark, 220-564-7700

Memorial Damascus Medical Center, 388 Damascus Dr., Marysville, 937-644-6115

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

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Memorial Hospital, 500 London Ave., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Full-service hospital Memorial Miracle Life Center, 500 London Ave., Marysville, 937-578-2329 Medical center featuring labor and delivery services Memorial Morey Medical Center, 112 Morey Dr., Marysville, 937-578-4281 Medical center with medication therapy, management and education services Memorial Outpatient Surgery Center, 122 Professional Pkwy., Marysville, 937-578-7900 Outpatient surgical center with pain management and general and colorectal surgical services Memorial Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine—Mill Valley, 17809 St. Rte. 31, Marysville, 937-578-2362 Medical center with speech therapy and pediatric services Memorial Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine—Plain City, 900 Village Blvd., Plain City, 614-504-7145 Medical center with physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine and lab services Memorial Walnut Medical Center, 773 S. Walnut St., Marysville, 937-578-4301 Medical center with psychiatry services for children age 5 through adults Memorial Wound Care, 483 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-578-4325 Medical center with wound care and hyperbaric treatment services MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM mountcarmelhealth.com Mount Carmel East, 6001 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-234-6000 Full-service hospital with Level II Trauma Center Mount Carmel East Broad Urgent Care, 6495 E. Broad St., 614-986-7752 Urgent care center Mount Carmel Grove City, 5300 N. Meadows Dr., Grove City, 614-663-5300 Integrated medical campus with emergency department, primary care physicians, women’s health services and outpatient physical therapy/cardiac rehabilitation services; full-service hospital opening in 2019

Mount Carmel Grove City Urgent Care, 3000 Meadow Pond Court, Ste.200, Grove City, 614-871-7130 Urgent care center Mount Carmel Hilliard, 4674 Britton Parkway, Hilliard, 614-210-4500 Health campus with heart care, imaging, occupational health, rehab services, primary care physicians and women’s health Mount Carmel Lewis Center, 7100 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, 740-953-4444 Health campus with emergency department, imaging, rehabilitation, primary care physicians, laboratory, occupational health, women’s health and fitness center Mount Carmel New Albany, 7333 Smith’s Mill Rd., New Albany, 614-775-6600 Specialty hospital focused on inpatient and outpatient care, with orthopedic, neurologic and musculoskeletal services Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 380-898-4000 Full-service hospital Mount Carmel West, 793 W. State St., Columbus, 614-234-5000 Full-service teaching hospital with Level II Trauma Center NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S nationwidechildrens.org Child Development and Autism Centers, 187 W. Schrock Rd., Westerville, 614-355-7500 Behavioral health center for autism spectrum disorders Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2000 Comprehensive, full-service pediatric hospital Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close to Home Centers with Urgent Care 7901 Diley Road, Ste. 150, Canal Winchester, 614-355-9050 6435 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-355-8100 555 S. 18th St., Columbus, 614-722-4329 7450 Hospital Dr., Ste. 100, Dublin, 614-355-7000 4363 All Seasons Dr., Hilliard, 614-355-5900 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-578-7600 433 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, 614-355-8300 Community-based testing, treatment and care, with urgent care services; Broad St. location also offers behavioral health services

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2920 Outpatient surgical center specializing in general, cardiothoracic, neuro, orthopedic and plastic surgeries, plus hematology and oncology services Nationwide Children’s Hospital Westerville Surgery Center, 455 Executive Campus Dr., Westerville, 614-355-6100 Outpatient surgical center specializing in orthopedic and plastic surgery and ENT, gastroenterology and urology OHIOHEALTH ohiohealth.com OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, 5100 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-544-1000 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, 7500 Hospital Dr., Dublin, 614-544-8000 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Eastside Health Center, 4850 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-575-6310 Outpatient medical center with Mothers’ Milk Bank and rehabilitation, imaging and lab services OhioHealth Emergency Care 3880 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard, 614-788-9310 6960 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, 614-788-9320 4141 N. Hampton Dr., Powell, 614-788-9340 4335 Alum Creek Dr., Obetz, 614-788-9330 5610 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, 614-775-9870 Freestanding emergency departments OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740-615-1000 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, 111 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, 614-566-9000 High-level medical center with emergency department, specialized trauma care, Level I Trauma Center, surgical services, Bone & Joint Center, behavioral health services, brain and spine care, cancer care, fitness center, limb reconstruction services, maternity services, palliative and pastoral care and rehabilitation services OhioHealth Grove City Methodist Hospital, 1375 Stringtown Rd., Grove City, 614-566-9000 Full-service hospital with state-of-theart surgical center and 24/7 emergency department opening fall 2018 continued on page 103 HEALTH 2019 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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

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Abbington of Arlington, 1320 Old Henderson Rd., Upper Arlington; 614-451-4575, abbingtononline.com 44 assisted living units Abbington of Pickerington, 9480 BlacklickEastern Rd., Pickerington; 614-577-0822, abbingtononline.com 48 assisted living units Abbington of Powell, 3971 Bradford Ct., Powell; 614-789-9868, abbingtononline.com 48 assisted living units

36 assisted living units, 20 memory care units

Ashford at Sturbridge, 3700 Sturbridge Ct., Hilliard; 614-633-4811, wallickcommunities.com 124 assisted living units (opening late 2018)

Bickford of Worthington, 6525 N. High St., Worthington; 614-846-6500, enrichinghappiness.com 54 assisted living units, 27 memory care units

Bickford of Bexley, 2600 E. Main St., Bexley; 614-235-3900, enrichinghappiness.com 33 assisted living units, 20 memory care units Bickford of Scioto, 3500 Riverside Dr., Columbus; 614-457-3500, enrichinghappiness.com

Brookdale Chestnut Hill, 5055 Thompson Rd., Columbus; 614-855-3700, brookdale.com 105 assisted living units, 25 memory care units Brookdale Cooper Road, 690 Cooper Rd., Westerville; 614-901-2100, brookdale.com

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Amber Park Pickerington, 401 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington; 614-321-3176,

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28 assisted living units, 12 memory care units Brookdale Lakeview Crossing, 4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport; 614-836-5990, brookdale.com 68 assisted living units, 14 memory care units Brookdale Marysville, 1565 London Ave., Marysville; 937-738-7342, brookdale.com 60 assisted living units, 17 memory care units Brookdale Muirfield, 7220 Muirfield Dr., Dublin; 614-336-3677, brookdale.com 53 assisted living units, 30 memory care units Brookdale Newark, 331 Goosepond Rd., Newark; 740-366-0005, brookdale.com 42 assisted living/memory care units Brookdale Pinnacle, 1305 Lamplighter Dr., Grove City; 614-277-1200, brookdale.com 90 assisted living units, 24 memory care units Brookdale Trillium Crossing, 3500 Trillium Crossing, Columbus; 614-734-1000, brookdale.com 60 assisted living units, 153 independent living units Brookdale Westerville, 6377 Cooper Rd., Columbus; 614-901-2100, brookdale.com 31 assisted living units, 12 memory care units Canal Winchester Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, 6800 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester; 614-8346800, macintoshcompany.com 49 assisted living units, 75 nursing units Carriage Court of Grove City, 2320 Sonora Dr., Grove City; 614-871-8000, seniorlifestyle.com 45 assisted living units, 16 memory care units

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Carriage Court of Lancaster, 800 Becks Knob Rd., Lancaster; 740-654-4422, seniorlifestyle.com 36 assisted living units, 16 memory care units Carriage Court of Marysville, 717 S. Walnut St., Marysville; 937-642-2202, seniorlifestyle.com 41 assisted living units, 11 memory care units Carriage Court Senior Living, 3570 Heritage

Club Dr., Hilliard; 614-529-7470, carriagecourthilliard.com 82 assisted living units, 20 memory care units Chestnut House, 1065 Johnson Ave., Newark; 740-366-5271, seniorlifestyle.com 39 assisted living units

The Convalarium of Dublin, 6430 Post Rd., Dublin; 614-761-1188, peregrinehealth.com 45 assisted living units, 45 nursing units Creekside at the Village, 2200 Welcome Pl., Columbus; 614-559-5500, whv.org 83 assisted/independent living units

Chimes Terrace, 65 S. Williams St., Johnstown; 740-967-0707, nationalchurchresidences.org 24 assisted living units, 36 independent living units

Dublin Retirement Village, 6470-6480 Post Rd., Dublin; 614-764-2800 (IL) 614-2103243 (AL/MC), seniorstar.com/dublin 60 assisted living units, 134 independent living units, 39 memory care units

Columbus Alzheimer Care Center, 700 Jasonway Ave., Columbus; 614-459-7050, peregrinehealth.com 99 memory care/nursing units

Edgewater Place, 11351 Lafayette Plain City Rd., Plain City; 614-873-9700, edgewaterplace.com 56 assisted living units

Columbus Danbury, 2870 Snouffer Rd., Columbus; 614-339-0459, danburyseniorliving.com 68 assisted/independent living units, 33 memory care units

Feridean Commons, 6885 Freeman Rd., Westerville; 614-898-7488, feridean.com 58 assisted living units, 40 independent living units

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HEALTH TRENDS

Innovations in Breast Cancer Research Groundbreaking research and the newest technology have improved the chances of early detection, diagnosis and optimal treatment.

Annual mammograms are encouraged for women over the age of 45 and at least every other year after the age of 55, depending on your medical history. What many health providers aren’t telling you is that, between each regular mammogram, great strides are being made in research and detection. So, your experience may change the next time you show up for an exam.

It’s good news, although it may not seem that way at first. After my most recent mammogram, I received the dreaded callback. It had happened a couple of times before. My mother, aunt and oldest sister had been diagnosed with and survived breast cancer. In all three cases, the cancer had been in the early stages.

Still, the prospect of the annual mammogram filled me with terror.

I have dense breasts, making it more difficult for mammograms to detect a possible tumor. With past mammogram callbacks, it was usually a quick retake and then I was sent home. Once, several years ago after a routine physical exam, my physician recommended a needle biopsy which fortunately proved to be benign. Again, I was sent home with a clean bill of health.

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This latest callback wasn’t so quick. I was shuttled back and forth between what’s commonly known as 2D and 3D mammography. Then I was given an ultrasound, which seemed to take forever. While the nurses and technicians tried to reassure me, I called my daughter in Chicago, becoming exponentially more unhinged after each procedure. But after several hours of testing, I was sent home. All is OK, until the next time.

Digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as threedimensional or 3D mammography, is a relatively new technology that experts are using more often. The 3D technology creates an image of the breast in three dimensions as opposed to standard digital mammography, which is only in two dimensions. Because it’s new technology, though, your insurance plan may not cover it, so be sure to check before scheduling a mammogram.

“Tomosynthesis allows us to better evaluate the breast tissue, especially in patients with denser breast tissue, and also has been proven to decrease the chance of a woman being called back for more imaging by 40 percent,” explains Dr. Amy Kerger,

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a radiologist with the OSU The James Comprehensive Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute.

Breast cancer science has changed drastically in recent years, I have since learned after talking with Kerger, and others including oncologist Dr. Maryam Lustberg, medical director of survivorship for The James and breast cancer survivorship for the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center.

LIMITING ALCOHOL AND OTHER PREVENTATIVE MEASURES “In addition to improved treatments that we offer, we also take a holistic, preventative view,” says Lustberg. “How can we improve overall health by managing diet, exercise and physical and emotional wellbeing and limiting alcohol intake?”

Women can be proactive in their fight against cancer by increasing physical activity and optimizing weight management. Recent data “suggests that any drinking can elevate risk, so I recommend trying to avoid daily drinking and just save it for social occasions,” adds Lustberg.

In Central Ohio, the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center at the OSUCCC includes nurse practitioners, certified genetic counselors, physicians and other specially trained healthcare providers that offer care and support from an initial screening to post-reconstructive surgery follow-up, if surgery is required. Among the services available are clinical trials, which may provide treatment options not normally available through other channels.

“Because we are specialists in this field, we know what places a patient at increased risk and what additional tools we need to use to better screen those at higher risk for breast cancer,” says Kerger.

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DIAGNOSTIC UPDATES Breast cancer specialists across the region are focused on the newest research that can assist in the most accurate diagnosis of each person’s cancer. Some of the latest breakthroughs include: Genetic detection of risk factors.

In the past, the standard protocol for genetic testing of inherited susceptibility had been the detection of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation. But now specialists can look deeper into an individual’s genetic make-up.

“We have as many as 20 different genes that we can look at,” says Lustberg. These may include, among others, high- and moderate-risk genes such as TP53 and PTEN as well as the rarer genetic variants PALB2, CHEK2 and ATM. Test results “should be

UPDATES IN RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY While much research is done in the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer, additional advancements are being made in the field of reconstructive surgery.

These include: Oncoplastic surgery. While reconstruction is not usually needed for women with earlystage lumpectomies or partial mastectomies, recent developments in plastic surgery techniques can reshape the breast at the time of cancer surgery, according to the website for the National Cancer Institute. This oncoplastic surgery is far less invasive and “may use local tissue rearrangement, reconstruction through breast reduction surgery, or transfer of tissue flaps,” the site explains.

Autologous fat grafting. Mainly used to correct deformities and asymmetries that may appear after breast reconstruction but sometimes used for reconstruction itself, this relatively new technique “involves the transfer of fat tissue from one part of the body (usually the thighs, abdomen, or buttocks) to the reconstructed breast,” explains the NCI site.

Alloplastic implants. These implants can be filled with either a saline solution, which is most commonly used, or silicone gel.

The implant may be put in the space where breast tissue was removed or behind the chest muscles. The FDA’s recently approved “Gummy Bear” implants consist of a thick, highly cohesive silicone gel, providing a more natural appearance than other implants.

Often, an implant is done in a two-stage, or delayed, reconstruction where the surgeon implants a tissue expander to prepare space for breast implants. While this previously required multiple trips to the doctor over

several months to receive saline injections to stretch the tissue of the chest wall, the new AeroForm Tissue Expander, a sterile implant with an outer silicone shell and a remote dosage controller, allows the patient to expand the device slowly, up to three times a day.

“Patients are often discouraged by the prospect of multiple visits to the doctor for expansion,” says Dr. Jason Lichten, of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery of Columbus, Lancaster and Central Ohio. “With the Aeroform, there are no needles, fewer visits and my patients feel more in control of their breast reconstruction.” The use of the Aeroform also reduces the time it takes to expand the tissue by over half, from 46 to 21 days.

Breast Prostheses. Instead of an implant, some women opt for an artificial breast form usually custom-designed to fit their shape, commonly known as a prosthesis (or prostheses, if there are two). These can be made from silicone gel, foam or polyfill and provide a similar weight and feel to a natural breast.

These breast forms may adhere directly to the chest area or fit into special bra pockets.

One company, Nearly You, offers almost 90 sizes and shapes along with bras, underwear, swimwear and other accessories.

Upper Arlington’s Over My Head Boutique specializes in hair alternatives, post-breast surgical products and other, related merchandise. It also offers in-house technology “to digitally scan the patient’s chest wall to custom-produce [a] breast prosthesis to fit like a puzzle piece,” explains owner and certified mastectomy fitter Bethany Golden.

“This produces the most lifelike and medical grade silicone prostheses.”

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HEALTH TRENDS interpreted using the expertise of a genetic counselor,” she adds.

CLASSIFYING DIFFERENT TYPES OF CANCER People may be familiar with the various stages of breast cancer, ranging from the extremely localized in situ Stage 0 to Stage IV, in which the cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body.

More recent research has shown “we now know that all breast cancers are not the same even in two women with the same stage of cancer,” says Dr. Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy, an oncologist and researcher at the Stefanie Spielman center. Cancers have been narrowed down to three main types, based on tissue characteristics. Along with various medications, treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation or surgery—or a combination of more than one. The three types of breast cancers include: Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer. This describes about 80 percent of all breast cancers and basically means that the cancers feed on the hormones of estrogen and/or progesterone. Such cancers often respond best to hormone therapy and— depending upon the age of the woman, stage of the cancer and other factors—medications such as tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors and/or the CDK 4/6 inhibitors.

HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. In about 20 percent of breast cancers, the cells make

“Every year, about 2,500 men in the U.S. get breast cancer,” says Dr. Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy, an oncologist and researcher at OSU’s Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center. “While it’s a proportionally smaller population, men with the inherited BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation can be susceptible.”

Other risk factors include exposure to radiation, obesity, a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, and high estrogen levels, the latter which can result from cirrhosis of the liver, a frequent byproduct of excessive drinking.

“If a man feels a lump in his breast, he should not ignore it but talk to his doctor,” says Ramaswamy. Other symptoms may include abnormalities, irritation or leakage around the breast area.

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too much HER2, a protein. Although this is the most aggressive and fast-growing cancer, “researchers have developed very specific drugs that go after the protein,” says Lustberg. This advancement has revolutionized treatment and made it much more targeted. Medications may include the drug trastuzumab (commonly known as Herceptin), lapatinib, ado-trastuzumab emtansine and others.

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. This lesscommon type of breast cancer is often associated with the gene BRCA1 and doesn’t fall into either of the above categories. Although it generally responds well to chemotherapy after surgery, it can have a higher chance of recurrence. While no targeted therapies have yet been FDA approved to help prevent its return, “among the several exciting immunotherapy trials at OSU and elsewhere is one focusing on treating multiple cancer types, including triple-negative,” says Lust-

berg. Recently, the first results of a successful immunotherapy trial were reported for this type of cancer.

BETTER TARGETED TREATMENTS Because no two cancers are alike, medications and treatments for all types of breast cancers have improved and are better targeted to the person involved. “This is pretty much across the board,” says surgical oncologist Dr. Natalie Jones, program director of OhioHealth Breast Cancer Services. “Along with improvements in chemotherapy resulting in fewer side effects, radiation used to take 6 weeks or so. Today it’s only 3-4 weeks, which lessens side effects there as well.”

Less invasive lumpectomies, along with breast and lymph node conservation, result in fewer complications and lower risk of lymphedema, which is swelling that occurs in an arm or leg caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system. ✚

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HEALTH TRENDS

Eight Tips for Aging Well New research offers tips for helping you live a longer and healthier life.

INTENSIFY YOUR WORKOUT The study: Researchers at the Mayo Clinic tested several workout regimes to see which had the greatest impact on longevity. The winner: high-intensity interval training, a routine involving alternating periods of high and low intensity. As it turns out, HIIT did exceptionally well at building the capacity of mitochondria in the body. When mitochondria functions decline, risks increase for arthritis, osteoporosis and hypertension.

Bottom line: High-intensity means just that. A HIIT workout is short, but you’ll definitely be feeling it afterward.

WINE MAY NOT HELP The study: Research reported in The Journals of Gerontology found that a type of antioxidant called resveratrol, can help protect muscle fibers from aging. In a test on mice, researchers found that the rodents injected with resveratrol had improved muscle tone.

Bottom line: There’s a catch. It would take a lot of resveratrol to show significant preservation effects in humans. And, as we all know, drinking too much wine or other alcohol can lead to many diseases.

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EAT ’SHROOMS The study: Mushrooms, yes, really.

Mushrooms can help fight aging, according to a study by Penn State University researchers, and they are a great source of two important antioxidants: ergothioneine and glutathione, which are known to help battle age-related illnesses such Alzheimer’s and heart disease.

Bottom line: It may not be the fountain of youth, but incorporating more mushrooms into your diet can’t hurt. In particular, look for porcini mushrooms, which have the highest level of antioxidants of all the mushroom varieties, according to the study.

LATHER UP The study: Sunscreen may not only help protect skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, it could also help repair it. A study in Dermatologic Surgery found that daily application of a moisturizer with an SPF of 30 actually reduced the appearance of wrinkles and sun spots. Researchers say it’s not so much the lotion that works wonders, but using it gives skin, which has regenerative properties of its own, a timeout from battling UV rays.

Bottom line: Moisturizers with an SPF of 30 are becoming common on store shelves. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute recommends Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair.

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It’s no surprise that the aging baby boomers—and many others—are seeking and savoring information that helps circumvent the inevitable process of aging. What follows is a synopsis of current studies that should increase your heart rate, cause your skin to glow and possibly even extend your life. —Justin Paprocki

GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

FIND RELIGION The study: People with religious affiliations lived four years longer on average than those who didn’t, according to a study by Ohio State University researchers. Published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, the study analyzed more than 1,000 obituaries across the country. Researchers noted that people who attended church also tended to volunteer or join social groups. Previous studies have shown that remaining social in your golden years is associated with living longer.

Bottom line: Isolation late in life has been linked to a shorter—and more unpleasant—life. So, go to church, join a club or even just go out regularly with friends.

FACIAL YOGA BENEFITS The study: Facial yoga is a new thing. It’s a series of exercises done with your hands and through facial contortions that can strengthen the underlying muscles. But does it work? A study published in JAMA Dermatology found that participants who did facial exercises 30 minutes a day over a 16-week period appeared three years younger to outside observers at the end of the trial.

The study: All the facial cream in the world may not matter if you’re not sleeping well. A study in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences showed that people with chronic sleep disorders may have skin that appears to age quicker. This is supported by previous research showing that consistently sleeping fewer than five hours per night can lead to premature skin aging.

Bottom line: A deep sleep can work wonders—not just for your skin, but for cognitive function as well. Do your body a favor: call it an early night tonight.

BE OPTIMISTIC The study: Living a better life may depend on how you think. Over a decade, Harvard researchers gauged how thousands of older women answered questions and how it related to their outlook on life.

Other quality-of-life factors were considered, but those who were more optimistic had a significantly reduced (at least 30 percent) risk of dying of respiratory disease, heart disease, stroke or infection, according to the study reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Bottom line: The power of positive thinking works. Positive thinking is associated with positive behavior that may help a person live a longer and healthier life.

Bottom line: Thirty minutes a day of rubbing and manipulating your face? That sounds like a lot.

The study claims it helped reduce wrinkles, but only 16 participants took part. More study may be needed before anyone makes that time commitment.

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Randy L. Hinkle, Preventive Medicine, Sports Medicine, Women’s Health; OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 300 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 3000, Westerville, 614-533-3354 Susanna E. Johnson, Central Ohio Primary Care, McConnell Family Practice, 118 Morey Drive, Ste. E, Marysville, 937-738-2126

Brian M. Isler, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Esophageal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 85 McNaughten Road, Ste. 320, Columbus, 614754-5500 Priya M. Roy, Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Ste. 350, Westerville, 614-754-5500 Bennie Upchurch III, 1320 W. Main St., Newark, 220-564-4137 John J. Ward, Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Ste. 350, Westerville, 614-754-5500

Joseph C. Linscott, Linscott Family Practice, 225 Stocksdale Drive, Marysville, 937-644-2070 Jean E. McKee, Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine; Mount Carmel Medical Group, 10330 Sawmill Parkway, Ste. 600, Powell, 614-760-5959 Steven G. Richardson, Madison Health Primary Care of London, 55 Park Ave., Ste. 230, London, 740-845-7600 Lakshmi Seshadri, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health; OhioHealth, Primary Care Physicians, 6905 Hospital Drive, Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-544-8150 Samuel D. Weller, Madison Health, Primary Care of West Jefferson, 151 E. Main St., West Jefferson, 614-879-8141 GASTROENTEROLOGY Internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Internist or family physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly Tanya R. Gure, Martha Morehouse Pavilion, 2050 Kenny Road, Ste. 2400, Columbus, 614- 293-8054 Robert Murden, Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 3, Upper Arlington, 614-293-2130 GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with a gynecologic cancer David E. Cohn, Robotic Surgery; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873

Larry J. Copeland, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers, Gynecologic Cancer-Rare; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 Jeffrey M. Fowler, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Robotic Surgery, Pelvic Reconstruction; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 David M. O’Malley, Robotic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers; JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Drive, Hilliard, 614-293-3873 Gary C. Reid, Gynecologic Cancers, Laparoscopic Surgery; OhioHealth, Gynecologic Cancer Surgeons, 500 Thomas Lane, Ste. 4B, Columbus, 614-566-1150 Luis Vaccarello, Gynecologic Cancers; The Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Center, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, 614-383-6000 HAND SURGERY Deals with problems surrounding the hand, wrist and forearm Paul A. Cook, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Lawrence M. Lubbers, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Sports Injuries; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614262-4263 James F. Nappi, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Microsurgery; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263

Scott W. Arlin, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 6670 Perimeter Drive, Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-754-5500 Darwin L. Conwell, Pancreatic Disease; 410 W. 10th Ave., Floor 2, Columbus, 614-293-6255

Bruce L. Hennessy, Enteroscopy-Small Bowel; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 6670 Perimeter Drive, Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-754-5600 Seth D. Hoffman, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Enteroscopy-Small Bowel; Ohio Gas72

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Richard A. Edgin, Colonoscopy; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 85 McNaughten Road, Ste. 320, Columbus, 614-754-5500

Raymond K. Wurapa, Hand & Wrist Surgery; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900 HEMATOLOGY Treats such conditions as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma John C. Byrd, Leukemia-Chronic Lymphocytic; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Spero R. Cataland, Hematologic Malignancies, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders, Clinical Trials; JamesCare at University Hospital East, 181 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-2939441 Yvonne A. Efebera, Amyloidosis, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant, Multiple Myeloma; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-3196 Michael R. Grever, Hematologic Malignancies, Leukemia, Drug Development, Clinical Trials;

James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-3196 Eric H. Kraut, Hematologic Malignancies, Leukemia, Drug Development, Clinical Trials; OSU Wexner Medical Center, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9441 HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Focuses on symptom and pain management during end-of-life care Philip H. Santa-Emma, Palliative Care; Mount Carmel Palliative Medicine, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, 614-234-0200 INFECTIOUS DISEASE Internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organs Timothy W. Anderson, Columbus Infectious Disease Specialists, 615 Copeland Mill Road, Ste. 2D, Westerville, 614-508-0110 Ian M. Baird, Central Ohio Primary Care, Riverside Infection Consultants, 4885 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 1-10, Columbus, 614-268-9487

Joseph M. Gastaldo, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients; OPG Infectious Disease Physicians, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 3080, Columbus, 614-788-5200 George J. Gianakopoulos, Travel Medicine; OPG Infectious Disease Physicians, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 3080, Columbus, 614-788-5200 Susan L. Koletar, AIDS/HIV, Clinical Trials; OSU Wexner Medical Center-Infectious Diseases, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854 Julie E. Mangino, Fungal Infections; OSU Wexner Medical Center-Infectious Diseases, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614293-4854 Kurt B. Stevenson, Antibiotic Resistance, HIV/AIDS; OSU Wexner Medical CenterInfectious Diseases, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854 David A. Wininger, AIDS/HIV; OSU Wexner Medical Center-Infectious Diseases, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854

JASON B. LICHTEN, M.D. Understanding that the human body is the finest work of art is what motivated board-certified plastic surgeon Jason B. Lichten, MD, to start his own cosmetic surgery practice, Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, in 2005.

Dr. Lichten, voted by his peers as a Top Doctor, specializes in surgical rejuvenation, reconstruction and revision procedures, including breast augmentation, tummy tucks and facelifts, as well as nonsurgical injectables and minimally invasive laser treatments for veins, tattoos and facial resurfacing.

Lichten believes plastic surgery is not about becoming someone you’re not, but rather about choosing to express yourself in the way you want to look and feel. Even as an in-demand surgeon, Lichten still manages to have a reassuring bedside manner, a great sense of humor (ask about his family’s annual Thanksgiving whipped cream fight in matching jammies) and a whole-hearted dedication to making sure his patients make informed decisions.

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TOP DOCTORS INTERNAL MEDICINE Personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly Michael Burgin, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Ste. B, Dublin, 614293-0080 Gerald French, OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 454 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740369-1010 Kevin P. Henzel, Memorial Internal Medicine, 660 London Ave., Ste. A, Marysville, 937642-1550 Daria J. Hopkins, Licking Memorial Internal Medicine, 120 McMillen Drive, Newark, 220564-7935 D. Matthew Koehler, OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 454 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740369-1010 Cynthia G. Kreger, Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Chronic Illness; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Ste. B, Dublin, 614-293-0080 Yasmin Q. McInerney, Central Ohio Primary Care, Westerville Internal Medicine, 484 County Line Road W, Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-891-8080 David E. McMahon, Berger Health Partners, 9085 Southern St., Ste. A, Orient, 614-277-4670

Mary B. Mischler, OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 6870 Perimeter Drive, Ste. B, Dublin, 614-788-9700

Konstantinos D. Boudoulas, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677

Brian Phipps, Knightsbridge Internal Medicine & Cardiology, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-451-2174

Quinn Capers IV, Peripheral Vascular Disease; Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677

Patricia A. Ryan, OSU CarePoint Lewis Center, 6515 Pullman Drive, Ste. 2200, Lewis Center, 614-688-7150

Ernest L. Mazzaferri Jr., Aortic Valve Replacement; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Ste. A, Dublin, 614-293-7677

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

Tejas Mehta, OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 551 W. Central Ave., Ste. 204, Delaware, 740-615-0400

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

Mitchell J. Silver, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the heart Peter Amsterdam, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Road, Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614-533-5000 Gary M. Ansel, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE Also known as perinatology; focuses on health concerns of the mother and fetus before, during and shortly after pregnancy Catalin Buhimschi, Pregnancy-High Risk; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Mark B. Landon, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Pregnancy-High Risk; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614293-2222 Christopher Timothy Lang, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, Women’s Pavilion OB/GYN Clinic, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Floor 1, Westerville, 614-898-4055 Philip Samuels, Epilepsy in Pregnancy, Hypertension in Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Hematologic Abnormalities; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222

Phillip J. Shubert, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, Women’s Pavilion OB/GYN Clinic, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Floor 1, Westerville, 614-8984055 Stephen F. Thung, Pregnancy-High Risk; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Maternal & Fetal 74

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Cynthia S. Shellhaas, Pregnancy-High Risk, Fetal Ultrasound/Obstetrical Imaging, Amniocentesis, Pregnancy After Age 35; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222

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Ohio ENT and Allergy Physicians What are some of the most common reasons that a child would be referred to you? Physicians and dentists refer children for chronic tonsillitis, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, swallowing/choking problems, bad breath and chronic mouth breathing, which can lead to misaligned teeth. For these conditions, your child may be evaluated for the second most common pediatric procedure—a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Is a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy a common procedure? The surgeons at Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, collaborating with the finest anesthesiologists, have performed nearly 21,000 pediatric tonsillectomies over the past 20 years. Patients’ ages range from 4 to about 18 years old, with the most common ages being from 6 to 8. Our surgeons are board-certified, have received five years of tonsillectomy training of all

age groups in their residencies and work alongside anesthesiologists who have also received pediatric training with the board-certified, pediatric fellowship-trained anesthesiologists on staff.

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Patients with a history of nasal congestion and sinusitis can undergo a more thorough evaluation to get to the root of their ailments through allergy tests, immune system evaluations, CAT scans and nasal endoscopy—all in one location. The same goes for patients with airway breathing concerns, which can be evaluated with pulmonary function tests, videostroboscopy and direct flexible laryngoscopy in the office setting. With collaboration between the Allergist and ENT physicians, there is a far better chance that your problem will be solved definitively.

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TOP DOCTORS Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222 MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors Robert Baiocchi, Lymphoma, AIDS Related Cancers, Immunotherapy, Hematology; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Marcelo Raul Bonomi, Lung Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-0463

Steven K. Clinton, Genitourinary Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention/ Control; The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Medical Oncology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Room 112, Columbus, 614-293-6196 Patrick C. Elwood, Lymphoma; The Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Center, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, 614-383-6000 Joanne Jeter, Cancer Genetics, Hereditary Cancer, Melanoma, Breast Cancer; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4320 Peter J. Kourlas, Columbus Oncology & Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-442-3130 Thomas E. Olencki, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Kidney Cancer; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4320 Gregory A. Otterson, Lung Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Peter G. Shields, Lung Cancer, Medical Oncology-Consultation, Hematology, Cancer Prevention; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Jeffrey VanDeusen, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-0066 76

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Jeffrey Zangmeister, Medical OncologyConsultation; The Mark H. Zangmeister Cancer Center, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, 614-383-6000 NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborns Craig W. Anderson, Central Ohio Newborn Medicine, 285 E. State St., Ste. 520, Columbus, 614-566-9683 Leif D. Nelin, Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants, Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease (CLD), Lung Disease in Newborns, Neonatal Respiratory Care; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neonatology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000 NEPHROLOGY Internist who treats disorders of the kidneys, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function Anil K. Agarwal, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Dialysis Care, Kidney Stones; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Saleem H. Bharmal, Kidney Failure, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension, Dialysis Care; Hypertension-Nephrology Consultants, 285 E. State St., Ste. 150, Columbus, 614-460-6100 Udayan Bhatt, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837

Wesley V. Forgue, Dialysis Care, Hypertension; Central Ohio Nephrology Associates, 285 E. State St., Ste. 360, Columbus, 614-621-0101 Nabil Haddad, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Hypertension; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Uday Nori, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, Transplant Medicine-Pancreas, Kidney Disease-Chronic; OSU Comprehensive Transplant Center, 300 W. 10th Ave., Floor 11, Columbus, 614-293-6724 Todd E. Pesavento, Transplant MedicineKidney, Transplant Medicine-Pancreas; OSU Comprehensive Transplant Center, 300 W. 10th Ave, Floor 11, Columbus, 614293-6724 Brad H. Rovin, Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Vasculitis, Immunotherapy; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614293-4837 Christopher S. Saunders, Ohio Kidney Consultants, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614538-2250 Kevin L. Schroeder, Hypertension; Ohio Kidney Consultants, 929 Jasonway Ave. Columbus, 614-538-2250 Dan N. Spetie, Kidney Disease-Chronic; Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Ste. A, Dublin, 614-293-7677 Christopher Valentine, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Stones, Dialysis Care; Ohio Kidney Consultants, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-538-2250

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David Carbone, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Thymoma and Thymic Cancer, Immunotherapy; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Provides the operative and non-operative management of disorders of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems Rebecca P. Brightman, Brain & Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2001, Columbus, 614-533-5500 James B. Elder, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery; OSU Brain & Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614685-1965 Robert Gewirtz, Aneurysm, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Chiari Malformations; Central Ohio Neurological Surgeons, 955 Eastwind Drive, Westerville, 614-261-0393 Jeffrey R. Leonard, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Chiari Malformations, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Neurosurgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2010 Russell R. Lonser, Brain Tumors, Spinal Cord Tumors, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Brain Injury; OSU Brain & Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-1965 Ehud Mendel, Spinal Surgery; Department of Neurosurgery, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-1965 Daniel M. Prevedello, Skull Base Tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Dept. of Neurological Surgery, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-685-1965 NEUROLOGY Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of diseases or impaired functions of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles and autonomic nervous system

cians, 1010 Refugee Road, Ste. 310, Pickerington, 614-533-5500

Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969

Aaron L. Boster, Multiple Sclerosis, NeuroImmunology, Neurosarcoidosis, Spasticity Management; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 1501, Columbus, 614-533-5500

Jerry R. Mendell, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

Jacquelyne Cios, Seizure Disorders; Ohio State Neurological Institute, Department of Neurology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Floor 7, Columbus, 614293-4969

Vinay K. Puduvalli, Neuro-Oncology, Brain Tumors, Gliomas, Neurological Complications of Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4448

Geoffrey Eubank, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Lane, Columbus, 614-533-5500

Michael K. Racke, Multiple Sclerosis, NeuroImmunology; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969

Robert J. Fallis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, Demyelinating Neuropathy; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969

Zarife Sahenk, Neuro-Pathology, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

Miriam Freimer, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromuscular Disorders; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4969

Douglas Scharre, Behavioral Neurology, Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Disorders; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-4969

Pierre Giglio, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Neuro-Oncology; Brain and Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4448

Steven Simensky, Concussion, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, Electrodiagnosis; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 2350, Westerville, 614-566-9777

David Hinkle, Parkinson’s Disease/Movement Disorders, Dystonia; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 1501, Columbus, 614-533-5500 J. Chad Hoyle, Neuromuscular Disorders, Electromyography (EMG); CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4969 Jaime Imitola Herrera, Multiple Sclerosis; CarePoint Gahanna, 920 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, 614-293-4969 Yasushi Kisanuki, Neurogenetics, Neurofibromatosis; Ohio State Neurological Institute, Department of Neurology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Floor 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969

Andrew P. Slivka Jr., Stroke; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Michel T. Torbey, Critical Care, Brain Injury, Stroke; OSU Wexner Medical Center, 333 W. 10th Ave., Ste. 3172, Columbus, 614-685-6917 NEURORADIOLOGY Radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children

John T. Kissel, Neuromuscular Disorders; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4969

Eric C. Bourekas, Brain & Spinal Imaging, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Stroke, Osteoporosis Spine-Vertebroplasty; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Radiology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Room 487, Columbus, 614-293-4333

Erick A. Arce, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Lane, Columbus, 614-533-5500

Stephen J. Kolb, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Neurogenetics, Neuromuscular Disorders; Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Floor 7, Columbus, 614293-4969

Donald W. Chakeres, OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Radiology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4333

Jason Barfield, Botox Therapy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disorders; OhioHealth Neurological Physi-

Sandra K. Kostyk, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Spinal Cord Disorders; Martha Morehouse Medical

Punit Agrawal, Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease; OSU-Davis Outpatient Care, 480 Medical Center Drive, Columbus, 614293-4969

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TOP DOCTORS OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders Leah Maderia Adkins, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems, Women’s Health, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; MaternOhio Premier Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000 Deborah A. Bartholomew, Colposcopy, Vulvar Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pelvic Surgery; Stoneridge Obstetrics & Gynecology, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, 614-764-2262 James F. Beattie, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 Michael L. Blumenfeld, Gynecology Only, Gynecologic Ultrasound, Uterine Fibroids, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076

Renee Caputo, Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction; Mount Carmel Medical Group, Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor Specialists, 777 W. State St., Ste. 302, Columbus, 614-224-7662 Tracy Cook, MaternOhio Specialists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519 Christopher M. Copeland, Infertility, Ultrasound, Laparoscopic Surgery; Kingsdale Gynecologic Associates, 1315 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, 614-457-4827 Donna T. Diaz, Menopause Problems, Infertility; MaternOhio Premier Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000

David Goldfarb, Pickaway Health ServicesOb/Gyn, 600 N. Pickaway St., Noecker Bldg., Floor 2, Circleville, 740-474-5024

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

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

Carl Krantz, MaternOhio Specialists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

William Hammett, OhioHealth, Obstetrics & Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Ste. D, Delaware, 740-615-2700 Matthew Hazelbaker, MaternOhio Marysville, 150 Morey Drive, Marysville, 937-644-1244 Geri D. Hewitt, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology; Stoneridge Obstetrics & Gynecology, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, 614764-2262 Laura Houser, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Mollie Ezzie, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Michelle Isley, Contraception, Menopause Problems, Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy; Obstetrics & Gynecology at Kenny Road, 2020 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3069

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

Todd A. Jenkins, Ultrasound, Infertility; MaternOhio Premier Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000

Melissa Goist, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Kenny Road, 2020 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-3069

Stuart Jones, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids; MaternOhio Specialists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

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Madhuri Kurup, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 Suzanne Lin, Gynecology Only, Women’s Health over age 40; OhioHealth, Obstetrics & Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Ste. D, Delaware, 740-615-2700 Hariklia Louvakis, OhioHealth, Obstetrics & Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Ste. D, Delaware, 740-615-2700 Kathleen Q. Lutter, Gynecology Only, Women’s Health, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems; 3545 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 401, Columbus, 614-261-0101 Marcie Maffett, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy; MaternOhio Specialists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519 Komal Narula, Women’s Health, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems, Gynecologic Ultrasound; MaternOhio Premier Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000 Elizabeth A. Orwick, MaternOhio Premier

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Michael Cackovic, Pregnancy-High Risk, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnant Athlete; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-2222

Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000

ville, 150 Morey Drive, Marysville, 937-644-1244

John P. Paraskos, MaternOhio Premier Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000

Francisco Sosa, Pregnancy-High Risk, Menopause Problems; Columbus Women’s Care, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 300, Columbus, 614755-4200

Jennifer B. Powell, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 54 W. High St., Ste. B, London, 740-852-6000

Mitchell W. Spahn, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 54 W. High St., Ste. B, London, 740-852-6000

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

Katherine Strafford, Stoneridge Obstetrics & Gynecology, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, 614-764-2262

David A. Ruedrich, Obstetric Ultrasound, Infertility; MaternOhio Premier Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000 Alan R. Sacolick, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 Milroy J. Samuel, Complete Healthcare for Women, 5888 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 614-882-4343 Trista K. Schrickel Feller, MaternOhio Marys-

Marcia L. Summers, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Road, Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 John N. Teteris, MaternOhio Premier Women’s Health, 5150 Bradenton Ave., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-459-1000 Wayne C. Trout, Stoneridge Obstetrics & Gynecology, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, 614-764-2262 Ann M. Wurst, Professionals for Women’s Health, 484 County Line Road W, Ste. 230, Westerville, 614-268-8800

OPHTHALMOLOGY Medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders N. Douglas Baker, Glaucoma, GlaucomaPediatric; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464 Kenneth Beckman, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cornea Transplant, Dry Eye Syndrome; Comprehensive Eye Care of Central Ohio, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Ste. 100, Westerville, 614-890-5692 Kenneth A. Boyle, Northwest Eye Surgeons, 2250 N. Bank Drive, Columbus, 614-451-7550 Don Bremer, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222 Kenneth V. Cahill, Eyelid Surgery, Eyelid/ Tear Duct Reconstruction, Orbital Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464

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TOP DOCTORS David Castellano, Corneal Disease & Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Colleen M. Cebulla, Retinal Detachment, Melanoma-Ocular, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disorders; Havener Eye Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-652-2600 George M. Chioran, LASIK-Refractive Surgery; Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Ste. 100, Westerville, 614890-5692

Gloria P. Fleming, Glaucoma; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Jill Foster, Oculoplastic Surgery, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Botox Therapy; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464 Andrew Hendershot, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Shelly Jain, Glaucoma; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Curtin G. Kelley, Corneal Disease, LASIKRefractive Surgery; Arena Eye Surgeons, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 320, Columbus, 614-228-4500 Marilyn K. Kosier, Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration; Kosier Eye, 1520 Sheridan Drive, Lancaster, 740-654-8424 Julie M. Lange, Pediatric Ophthalmology; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222 Gary J. Lau, Greater Ohio Eye Surgeons, 9 E. Second St., London, 937-325-3937 Thomas F. Mauger, Cornea Transplant, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Anterior Segment Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Cameron B. Nabavi, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Eye Trauma, 80

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Orbital Surgery; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 430, Columbus, 614-221-7464 Matthew Ohr, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Laser Refractive Surgery, Macular Degeneration; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults

E. Mitchell Opremcak, Uveitis, Retinal Disorders; The Retina Group, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 220, Columbus, 614-464-3937

R. Earl Bartley III, Hip & Knee Replacement; OhioHealth Physicians, 303 E. Town St., Columbus, 614-788-5000

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

Keith R. Berend, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Joint Implant Surgeons, 7277 Smith’s Mill Road, Ste. 200, New Albany, 614-221-6331

Chirag C. Patel, Retinal Disorders; The Retina Group, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 220, Columbus, 614464-3937

Gregory C. Berlet, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Sports Injuries-Foot & Ankle; Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Westerville Medical Campus, 300 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 2000, Westerville, 614-895-8747

Gary L. Rogers, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222 Mark Slabaugh, Glaucoma; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 John R. Stechschulte, Corneal Disease, LASIKRefractive Surgery; Arena Eye Surgeons, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 320, Columbus, 614-228-4500 Amit Tandon, Cataract Surgery, LASIKRefractive Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Michael B. Wells, Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116

Julie Y. Bishop, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, 614-293-2663 Brian L. Davison, Hip & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900 Robert Fada, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Surgery, Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision; OhioHealth, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physicians, 323 E. Town St., Columbus, 614-888-5000 Bruce French, Trauma; OTRS, 285 E. State St., Ste. 500, Columbus, 614-566-7777

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Raymond Cho, Eyelid/Tear Duct Disorders, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Surgery; Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-2938116

David Hannallah, Spinal Surgery; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614545-7900 Christopher A. Iobst, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Limb Lengthening; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Center for Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction, 479 Parsons Ave., Columbus, 614-722-5175 Grant Jones, Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Christopher C. Kaeding, Sports Medicine, Knee Injuries/ACL,Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, 614-293-8813 Kevin E. Klingele, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery; Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, 584 County Line Road W, Westerville, 614355-6000 Raymond J. Kobus, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery; Hand & Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614262-4263

Cartilage Damage; Orthopedic One, 3777 Trueman Ct., Hilliard, 614-488-1816 Larry W. Watson, Sports Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder; Orthopedic One, 4605 Sawmill Road, Upper Arlington, 614-827-8700 OTOLARYNGOLOGY Head and neck surgeon who provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures Oliver F. Adunka, Cochlear Implants, Otology & Neuro-Otology; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Amit Agrawal, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074

Adolph V. Lombardi, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Joint Implant Surgeons, 7277 Smith’s Mill Road, Ste. 200, New Albany, 614221-6331

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

Thuan Ly, Trauma, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures; CarePoint East, Department of Orthopaedics, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2663

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

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

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

Laura Phieffer, Trauma, Fractures in the Elderly, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures, Fractures-Complex & Non Union; CarePoint East, Department of Orthopaedics, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2663

Brad W. DeSilva, Laryngeal & Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Edward E. Dodson, Neuro-Otology; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 555 Metro Place N, Ste. 475, Dublin, 614-366-3687

Joel R. Politi, Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614545-7900

Garth F. Essig Jr., Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-3663687

Kevin J. Pugh, Trauma, Fractures, Limb Surgery/Reconstruction, Deformity Reconstruction; OTRS, 285 E. State St., Ste. 500, Columbus, 614-566-7777

L. Arick Forrest, Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687

Robert N. Steensen, Knee Reconstruction & Revision, Knee Injuries/ACL, Arthritis-Knee,

Jeffrey A. Hall, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974

Bethel Road, Ste. A, Columbus, 614-273-2230 Jeffery B. Hiltbrand, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Road, Ste. A, Columbus, 614-273-2230 Fred R. Leess, Memorial Ear, Nose & Throat, 140 Colemans Crossing Blvd., Ste. 200, Marysville, 937-578-4300 Michael D. Martyn, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Road, Ste. A, Columbus, 614-273-2230 Douglas Massick, Mount Carmel ENT, 5969 E. Broad St., Ste. 400, Columbus, 614-751-6500 Matthew Old, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Vascular Lesions-Head & Neck; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074 Bradley A. Otto, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Nasal & Sinus Surgery; OSU Eye & Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Enver Ozer, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074 James William Rocco, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 5, Columbus, 614-293-8074 John M. Ryzenman, Neuro-Otology; Ohio Ear Institute, 387 County Line Road W, Ste. 115, Westerville, 614-891-9190 Evan Tobin, Nasal & Sinus Surgery, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Sleep Disorders/ Apnea/Snoring, Nasal & Sinus Disorders; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 6499 E. Broad St., Ste. 160, Columbus, 614-273-2230 Darryl N. Willett, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Road, Ste. A, Columbus, 614-273-2230 PAIN MEDICINE Provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings Gregory M. Figg, Pain Management; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 2350, Westerville, 614-533-5560 HEALTH 2019 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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TOP DOCTORS Yeshwant P. Reddy, Pain-Spine, Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Back & Neck; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Lane, Columbus, 614-533-5500 PATHOLOGY Deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences Christina Arnold, Gastrointestinal Pathology; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-1515

Robert Baun, Licking Memorial Pediatrics Tamarack, 1865 Tamarack Road, Ste. G, Newark, 220-564-4939 Kathleen Blake, Pediatric Associates, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Ste. 100, Delaware, 740-6578000 Shari L. Burns, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Jennifer H. Campbell, Central Ohio Primary Care, Building Blocks Pediatrics, 6503 E. Broad St., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-434-5437 Amy E. Deibel, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222

William W. Long, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Gayle Melnick, PrimaryOne Health, 600 N. Pickaway St., Medical Office Bldg., Ste. 300, Circleville, 740-207-4335 Jennifer Lynn Miller, Pediatric Associates of Lancaster, 1550 Sheridan Drive, Ste. 102, Lancaster, 740-687-6386 Garey H. Noritz, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Complex Diagnosis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Complex Health Care Clinic, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-7225808 Autumn M. O’Brien, Newborn Care; Olentangy Pediatrics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. 207, Columbus, 614-442-5557

Wei Chen, OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 450 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-366-1041

Kevin Dickerson, Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, 4885 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2-10, Columbus, 614-267-7878

Wendy L. Frankel, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Liver Pathology, Pancreatic Cancer; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 1645 Neil Ave., 129 Hamilton Hall, Columbus, 614-688-8660

Julie M. Dunlea, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222

Janet S. Orr, Central Ohio Primary Care, Building Blocks Pediatrics, 6503 E. Broad St., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-434-5437

Michael R. Franks, Powell Pediatric Care, 55 Clairedan Drive, Powell, 614-888-8989

Brad T. Pfau, American Health Network, 1671 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-5437

Anil V. Parwani, Urologic Pathology, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Pathology; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-4875

Jumana C. Giragos, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771

Barbara B. Rayo, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771

Megan E. Heitzman, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222

Purbi S. Sahai, Ohio Center for Pediatrics, 5040 Bradenton Ave., Dublin, 614-766-3344

Christopher R. Pierson, Neuro-Pathology, Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Cancer, Perinatal Pathology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Laboratory Medicine/ Anatomic Pathology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5450

Michele M. Hensley, Pediatric Associates of Lancaster, 1550 Sheridan Drive, Ste. 102, Lancaster, 740-687-6386

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

Christopher B. Houts, Powell Pediatric Care, 55 Clairedan Drive, Powell, 614-888-8989

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

Cheryl K. Kirkby, Mill Valley Pediatrics, 17853 State Route 31, Ste. C, Marysville, 937-5784210

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

William E. Knobeloch, Nutrition, Obesity; American Health Network, 1671 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-5437

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

PEDIATRICS Deals with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood Hanaa Abdelmessih, Licking Memorial Pediatrics - Tamarack, 1865 Tamarack Road, Ste. G, Newark, 220-564-4934 Sarah Adams, Mount Carmel Medical Group, 3667 Marlane Drive, Grove City, 614-277-9631 Nikola Al-ain, Marysville Pediatrics, 610 S. Plum St., Marysville, 937-644-1920 Richard Baltisberger, Licking Memorial Pediatrics - Tamarack, 1865 Tamarack Road, Newark, 220-564-4940 Carrie J. Barnes-Mullett, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-8643222 82

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Irene P. Koesters, Newborn Care; Olentangy Pediatrics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. 207, Columbus, 614-442-5557 Kate J. Krueck, Pediatric Associates, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Ste. 100, Delaware, 740-6578000 Justin A. Krueger, Newborn Care; Central Ohio Primary Care, Marysville Primary Care, 140 Colemans Crossing Blvd., Ste. 210, Marysville, 937-644-1441 Robert C. LaMonte, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771

John D. Toth, Pediatric Associates, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Ste. 100, Delaware, 740-6578000 H. Scott Tyson, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Diana T. Wagner, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771 Ray Wheasler, Professional Pediatrics of Hilliard, 5510 Nike Drive, Hilliard, 614-529-4260 Jennifer R. White, Newborn Care; Central Ohio

Primary Care Physicians, 4885 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2–10, Columbus, 614-267-7878 PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Allergist/immunologist who works with children Elizabeth A. Erwin, Asthma & Allergy, Immune Deficiency; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4404

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Peter J. Mustillo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4404 David R. Stukus, Asthma, Food Allergy; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. 3A, Columbus, 614-722-5500 PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Treats heart diseases and abnormalities in children

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John P. Cheatham, Congenital Heart DiseaseAdult & Child, Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Cardiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Curt J. Daniels, Congenital Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiac Catheterization; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

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Robert J. Gajarski Jr., Transplant MedicineHeart; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Naomi J. Kertesz, Arrhythmias; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 John P. Kovalchin, Echocardiography, Cardiac MRI, Congenital Heart Disease-Adult & Child, Cardiac Imaging; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200

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TOP DOCTORS Karen M. Texter, Fetal Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Endocrinologist who works with children Sasigarn A. Bowden, Diabetes, Bone Disorders-Metabolic, Calcium Disorders, Obesity; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4425 Monika Chaudhari, Diabetes, Turner Syndrome, Adrenal Disorders, Growth Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4425

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Gastroenterologist who works with children Jane P. Balint, Short Bowel Syndrome; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000 John A. Barnard, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000 Wallace V. Crandall, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000 Carlo Di Lorenzo, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000 Steven H. Erdman, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Hereditary Cancer; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000 Ivor D. Hill, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Malabsorption Syndrome, Diarrheal Diseases; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-2000

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PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY Diagnoses and treats blood diseases and cancers in children Rolla F. Abu-Arja, Bone Marrow Transplant, Immune Deficiency; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6425

Mark A. Ranalli, Neuroblastoma, Kidney Cancer, Germ Cell Tumors, Melanoma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3550 Nicholas Yeager, Bone Tumors, Sarcoma-Soft Tissue; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3550

Jeffery J. Auletta, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant, Infections in Cancer Patients, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Cancers; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6425

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

Timothy P. Cripe, Solid Tumors, Bone Tumors, Neuroblastoma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6425

William J. Barson, Streptococcal Infections, Meningitis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Infectious Diseases, 700 Children’s Drive, Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614-722-6200

Amy L. Dunn, Hemophilia, Thrombotic Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-8860

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

Jonathan L. Finlay, Brain Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6425

William Garrett Hunt, Tuberculosis, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Infectious Disease-Perinatal; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Infectious Diseases, 700 Children’s Drive, Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614722-6200

Bryce A. Kerlin, Thrombotic Disorders, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Hematology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3250 Randal S. Olshefski, Brain Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3550

Octavio Ramilo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Infectious Diseases, 700 Children’s Drive, Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Pablo J. Sanchez, Infectious Disease-Perinatal; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Infectious Diseases, 700 Children’s Drive, Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614-722-6200

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Robert P. Hoffman, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4425

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Nephrologist who works with children John D. Mahan, Dialysis Care, Renal Replacement Therapy, Kidney DiseaseChronic, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4360 Hiren P. Patel, Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4360 PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY Otolaryngologist who works with children Charles A. Elmaraghy, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Airway Disorders, Head & Neck Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6200 Meredith N. Merz Lind, Airway Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Apnea; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6600 Gregory James Wiet, Vocal Cord Disorders, Voice Disorders, Ear Infections, Cleft Palate/ Lip; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-6600 PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Treats diseases of the lungs in children Don Hayes Jr., Transplant Medicine-Lung; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Lung Transplant Program, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3425 Karen S. McCoy, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4766 Shahid I. Sheikh, Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4766 Richard D. Shell, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Asthma, Pulmonary Complications-Neurodisability; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-4766

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

of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 Benedict C. Nwomeh, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Deals with disorders of the urinary system in children Venkata R. Jayanthi, Urinary Tract Infections, Hydronephrosis, Hypospadias; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Urology, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. D, Columbus, 614-722-6630 PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Also referred to as rehabilitation medicine; diagnoses, evaluates and treats patients with physical disabilities Rosalind J. Batley, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnosis, Botox Therapy; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5098 Albert C. Clairmont, Spasticity Management, Electrodiagnosis; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Physical Medicine & Rehab, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-7604 Samuel C. Colachis III, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnosis; OSU Wexner Medical Center, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-366-9211

Brian D. Kenney, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Critical Care; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900

Karl W. Klamar, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Concussion, Movement Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5050

Denis R. King, Solid Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900

Michelle A. Miller, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5050

Marc A. Levitt, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, General Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614722-4086

Walter J. Mysiw, Brain Injury Rehabilitation; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehab, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-7604

Marc P. Michalsky, Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Nutrition; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3900 R. Lawrence Moss, Congenital Anomalies, Cancer Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dept.

William S. Pease, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke Rehabilitation, Gait Disorders, Spasticity Management; OSU Wexner Medical Center, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-366-9211 Jeffrey A. Strakowski, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sports Injuries; Physical Medicine Associates, 3555 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-566-4191 HEALTH 2019 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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TOP DOCTORS PLASTIC SURGERY Deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, facial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia Rajiv Y. Chandawarkar, Cancer Reconstruction, Microsurgery; OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566

PSYCHIATRY Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders Darryl Brush, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders; Ohio State Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, 614-293-9600 Smitha Patel, Memorial Psychiatry, 773 S. Walnut St., Marysville, 937-578-4301

Gayle M. Gordillo, Wound Care, Burns-Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hemangiomas/Birthmarks; OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566

James Young, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Addiction/Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders; Ohio State Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Drive, Columbus, 614-293-9600

Robert T. Heck, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction; Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, 5005 Arlington Centre Blvd., Columbus, 614246-6900

PULMONARY DISEASE Internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways

Jeffrey E. Janis, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Migraine; OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Richard Eugene Kirschner, Cleft Palate/Lip, Craniofacial Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Div. of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 700 Children’s Drive, Ste. T58, Columbus, 614-722-6299 Jason Brett Lichten, Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, 135 N. Ewing St., Ste. 202, Lancaster, 740-653-5064 James D. McMahan, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Body, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Liposuction & Body Contouring; Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Surgery, 4845 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. 230, Columbus, 614-459-0060 Michael John Miller, Cancer Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Head & Neck Reconstruction; OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Christine Sullivan, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction & Body Contouring; The Sullivan Centre, 7706 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614436-8888 Mark D. Wells, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery; OhioHealth, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Ste. 600, Columbus, 614-566-9496 86

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Peter R. Bachwich, OhioHealth, Primary Care, Endocrinology & Pulmonary Physicians, 7630 Rivers Edge Drive, Columbus, 614-533-4000 Asok Dasgupta, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer; Mount Carmel Mid Ohio Pulmonary & Sleep, 1945 Newark-Granville Road, Granville, 614-586-0668 Philip T. Diaz, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Emphysema; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 John S. Kim, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Narcolepsy; Sleep & Breathing Research Institute, 1251 Dublin Road, Columbus, 614-297-7704 Maria R. Lucarelli, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 Ulysses J. Magalang, Sleep Disorders/Apnea; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 Jonathan Parsons, Asthma, Breathing Disorders, Bronchitis, Cough; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Road, Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 Amy L. Pope-Harman, Transplant MedicineLung; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Lung Transplant Office, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-5822

Mahmoud Qadoom, Sleep Disorders; Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, 450 Alkyre Run Drive, Ste. 230, Westerville, 614-898-9340 Paresh J. Timbadia, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Airway Disorders; Mount Carmel Mid Ohio Pulmonary & Sleep, 1945 NewarkGranville Road, Granville, 614-586-0668 RADIATION ONCOLOGY Deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of diseases, especially malignant tumors Arnab Chakravarti, Brain Tumors; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, 460 W. 10th Ave., Ste. 252F, Columbus, 614-688-6952 Mark Crnkovich, Riverside Radiation Oncology, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-566-5560 John Grecula, Head & Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 2, Columbus, 614-293-8415 Douglas D. Martin, Brachytherapy, Cervical Cancer, Chemo-Radiation Combined Therapy, Gynecologic Cancers; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Floor 2, Columbus, 614-293-8415 Julia R. White, Breast Cancer; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-688-7040 REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY An obstetrician/gynecologist who can manage complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility Akas Jain, Women’s Health, Infertility-IVF; Reproductive Gynecology, 540 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 100, Westerville, 614-895-3333 Steven R. Williams, Infertility-IVF; Ohio Reproductive Medicine, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. E, Columbus, 614-451-2280 RHEUMATOLOGY An internist who treats diseases of the joints, muscle, bones and tendons; diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and “collagen” diseases Ali Ajam, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Lupus/ SLE, Spondyloarthritis; Stoneridge Medical

Services, 3900 Stoneridge Lane, Ste. A, Dublin, 614-293-7677 Abha R. Gupta, Memorial Health, Dept. of Rheumatology, 500 London Ave., Marysville, 937-578-2020 Wael N. Jarjour, Lupus/SLE; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Seth M. Kantor, Osteoporosis; OhioHealth, Arthritis & Osteoporosis Physicians, 303 E. Town St., Floor 3, Columbus, 614-566-9380 Catherine Lee, Autoimmune Disease, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis; Columbus Arthritis Center, 1211 Dublin Road, Columbus, 614-486-5200 Zhanna Mikulik, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis; CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837

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Markus H. Schmidt, Sleep Disorders; Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, 4975 Bradenton Ave., Dublin, 614-766-0773 SPORTS MEDICINE Specialist trained for the enhancement of health and fitness, and for the prevention of injury and illness James R. Borchers Jr., Musculoskeletal Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics-non surgical; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Monique S. Brady, MAX Sports Medicine, 1010 Refugee Rd., Floor 2, Ste. 200, Pickerington, 614-788-4222 Darrin L. Bright, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 260, Columbus, 614-533-6600 B. Rodney Comisar, Shoulder & Knee Surgery; OrthoNeuro, Pickerington Physician Office, 1030 Refugee Road, Pickerington, 614-890-6555 Jason J. Diehl, MAX Sports Medicine, 6955 Hospital Drive, Dublin, 614-566-1420

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TOP DOCTORS Douglas J. Diorio, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 260, Columbus, 614-533-6600 Anthony J. Ewald, MAX Sports Medicine, 300 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 2150, Westerville, 614533-3280 Thomas G. Hospel, MAX Sports Medicine, 6955 Hospital Drive, Dublin, 614-566-1420 Michael Jonesco, Primary Care Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Donald C. Lemay, MAX Sports Medicine, 1010 Refugee Road, Floor 2, Ste. 200, Pickerington, 614-788-4222 Kendra McCamey, Primary Care Sports Medicine; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Thomas L. Pommering, Pediatric Sports Medicine; Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, 584 County Line Road W, Westerville, 614355-5175

Vismai C. Sinha, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 260, Columbus, 614-533-6600 Bryant James Walrod, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Concussion, Repetitive Strain Injuries; Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Drive, Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Randall R. Wroble, Shoulder & Knee Surgery; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Road, Columbus, 614-545-7900 SURGERY Manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body Sherif R. Abdel-Misih, Gastrointestinal Cancer & Surgery, Pancreatic Cancer, Robotic Surgery; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-7171 Doreen Agnese, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Cancer Genetics; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-4040

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William E. Carson III, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Melanoma; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-4040 Daniel Eiferman, Trauma/Critical Care; McCampbell Hall, Trauma & Critical Care, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, 614-293-6684 William B. Farrar, Breast Cancer; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-2934040

tha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-7171 Ronald P. Pelletier, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Pancreas & Liver; 395 W. 12th Ave., Floor 1, Columbus, 614-293-6730 Raphael E. Pollock, Sarcoma; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614293-7171

Jeffrey W. Hazey, Laparoscopic Surgery; Memorial General & Colorectal Surgery, 140 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Ste. 100, Marysville, 937-578-2650

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

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

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

Bradley J. Needleman, Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery-Advanced; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614366-6675

Carl R. Schmidt, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery; The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, 614-293-7171

Timothy M. Pawlik, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers; The James at Mar-

Kristine D. Slam, Breast Cancer & Surgery; Central Ohio Surgical Associates, 6075 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-864-6363

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Joel Lewis Shaw, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 260, Columbus, 614-533-6600

Alicia M. Terando, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Melanoma; Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-293-4040

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

THORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY Provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions in the chest

Ronney Abaza, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Cancer, Reconstructive Surgery; OhioHealth, Robotic Urologic Surgeons, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 300, Dublin, 614-544-8104

Geoffrey B. Blossom, OhioHealth Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500

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

P. Aryeh Cohen, Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, 618 Pleasantville Road, Ste. 202, Lancaster, 740-681-9020 Steven B. Duff, Cardiac Surgery, Lung Surgery; OhioHealth Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500 Mark E. Galantowicz, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-3101 Robert E. Merritt, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Div. of Thoracic Surgery, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9059 Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce, Lung Cancer; James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Div. of Thoracic Surgery, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9059 Michael D. Streicher, OhioHealth Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500

Jeffrey M. Carey, Incontinence-Male & Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair; Central Ohio Urology Group, 750 Mount Carmel Mall, Ste. 350, Columbus, 614-396-2684 George T. Ho, Scioto Valley Urology, 600 N. Pickaway St., Ste. 402, Circleville, 740-4207882 Bodo E. Knudsen, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Urology, 915 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-8155 Cheryl T. Lee, Urologic Cancer, Bladder Cancer; James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dept. of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263 E. Bradley Pewitt, Urologic Cancer; Central Ohio Urology Group, 750 Mount Carmel Mall, Ste. 350, Columbus, 614-396-2684

VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Radiologist who uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat disease in nearly every organ Sumit Bhatla, Riverside Radiology & Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-340-7741 Pablo Gamboa, Riverside Radiology & Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614-340-7741 Hooman Khabiri, OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dept. of Vascular & Interventional Radiology, 303 Faculty Office Tower, 395 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4456 John A. Lippert, Tumor Embolization; Riverside Radiology & Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, 614340-7741 VASCULAR SURGERY Manages disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intercranial vessels and the heart, using surgery David A. Epstein, Aneurysm-Aortic, Endovascular Surgery, Limb Salvage, Varicose Veins; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Ste. 260, Columbus, 614-566-9035 Randall W. Franz, Aneurysm-Abdominal Aortic, Carotid Endarterectomy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Angioplasty & Stent Placement; OhioHealth, Heart & Vascular Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Ste. 260, Columbus, 614-566-9035

Kamal S. Pohar, Urologic Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer; James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dept. of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263

Michael Go, OSU Wexner Medical Center, Div. of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, 376 W. 10th Ave., 701 Prior Hall, Columbus, 614-293-8536

Patrick Wells, Cardiac Surgery, Lung Surgery; Mount Carmel Cardiothoracic Surgery, 85 McNaughten Road, Ste. 110, Columbus, 614-751-8846

Ahmad Shabsigh, Robotic Surgery, Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Penile Cancer; James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dept. of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263

Kenneth Craig Kent, Carotid Endarterectomy, Aneurysm-Abdominal Aortic, Lower Limb Arterial Disease, Carotid Endarterectomy; 370 W. Ninth Ave., 254 Meiling Hall, Columbus, 614-292-2600

UROGYNECOLOGY/FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Focuses on disorders of the female pelvic floor, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary or fecal incontinence and constipation

William A. Stallworth, Licking Memorial Urology Services, 1272 W. Main St., Moundbuilders Doctors’ Park Bldg. 4, Newark, 220-564-1750

Jean E. Starr, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Aneurysm-Aortic; OSU Wexner Medical Center, Div. of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, 376 W. 10th Ave., 701 Prior Hall, Columbus, 614293-8536

Daniel R. Watson, OhioHealth Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons, 3525 Olentangy River Road, Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500

Andrew Hundley, Bladder Disorders, Incontinence-Urinary, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 1800 Zollinger Road, Floor 4, Columbus, 614-293-4643

Stephen R. Vijan, Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Central Ohio Urology Group, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, 614-796-2900 Eric Ward, Central Ohio Urology Group, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, 614796-2900

Patrick S. Vaccaro, OSU Wexner Medical Center, Div. of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, 376 W. 10th Ave., 701 Prior Hall, Columbus, 614293-8536

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Michael C. Fair Jr., Arlington Dental Group, 3360 Tremont Rd., Ste. 100, Upper Arlington, 614-451-7377, uadentalgroup.com Henry Fischbach, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-3265, smileexperts.osu.edu Natalie K. Fisher, Bethel Grove Dental, 1151 Bethel Rd., Ste. 304, Columbus, 614-4576649, bethelgrovedds.com Mark P. Fixari, Fixari Family Dental, 4241 Kimberly Pkwy., Columbus, 614-866-7445, fixaridental.com Michael P. Fleitz, 426 Beecher Rd., Gahanna, 614-939-4800, drfleitz.com Augusto S. Fojas, 387 County Line Rd. W, Ste. 125, Westerville, 614-882-0275, fojas dentistwesterville.com Michael J. Freeman, North Court Family Dentistry, 1412 N. Court St., Circleville, 740-4743861, northcourtfamilydentistry.com Bradley J. Fulton, Stauffer Family Dental, 124 County Line Rd. W, Ste. A, Westerville, 614-882-2249, staufferfamilydental.com

Jeffrey Gibbs, Camelot Dental Group, 5005 Horizons Dr., Ste. 110, Columbus, 614-4515115, camelotdentalgroup.com Alisha A. Gray, Smile Works Family Dentistry, 500 S. Jefferson Ave., Plain City, 614-733-0800, smileworksdds.com Robert E. Green, Green Dental Delaware, 133 W. Hull Dr., Delaware, 740-363-3871, greendentaldelaware.com Robert Haddad, Fixari Family Dental, 4241 Kimberly Pkwy., Columbus, 614-866-7445, fixaridental.com Tara L. Haid, Haid Dental Associates, 7100 N. High St., Ste. 100, Worthington, 614-8852610, haiddentalassociates.com 90

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Josh M. Halderman, Galloway Smiles, 1101 Norton Rd., Galloway, 614-878-8303, gallowaysmiles.com

Jeffrey J. Holowicki, Smiley Dental Group, 5156 Blazer Pkwy., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-503-1531, smileydentalgroup.com

Jeffrey A. Hanin, 3370 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-237-2529, drmsmile.com

John G. Imm III, 5 Points Advanced Dentistry, 3380 Tremont Rd., Ste. 190, Upper Arlington, 614-961-4351, ua5pointsdentistry.com

Nicole Helfrich, 1975 Guilford Rd., Upper Arlington, 614-488-1252, drhelfrich.com Kyle R. Hickman, Havens Family Dental, 1582 N. Waggoner Rd., Ste. B, Blacklick, 614-528-4173, havensfamilydental.com Douglas P. Hinton, Greentree Dental Group, 2027 Henderson Rd., Columbus, 614-4202420, greentreedentalgroup.com Naimisha S. Hoffman, Legacy Family Dental, 6655 Post Rd., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-3367643, legacyfamilydentaldublin.com Marc J. Hollander, 118 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-475-7228, marcjhollanderdds.com

Parker M. Jarvis, 555 W. Schrock Rd., Ste. 120, Westerville, 614-882-5208, docjarvis.com John W. Johnson, New Albany Adult Dentistry, 5121 Forest Dr., Ste. A, New Albany, 614-775-9300, columbusohiodentist.com Jason A. Kahan, Eastpoint Dental, 7334 E. Broad St., Ste. A, Blacklick, 614-860-5362, eastpointdental.com Fredric A. Kaufman, Kaufman Dental Group, 3040 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-231-4527, kaufmandentalgroup.com Carole J. Kelley, Hilliard Dental Associ-

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Robert A. George, Eastpoint Dental, 7334 E. Broad St., Ste. A, Blacklick, 614-454-4594, eastpointdental.com

ates, 4621 Leap Ct., Hilliard, 614-777-1877, hilliarddental.com Irfan Khan, Polaris Dental Care, 2023 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, 614-758-6522, polarisdentalcare.com G. Paul King II, Camelot Dental Group, 5005 Horizons Dr., Ste. 110, Columbus, 614-4515115, camelotdentalgroup.com John D. Koutras, Koutras and Schooley DDS, 1275 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-294-4007, koutrasand schooleydental.com Christina M. Kulesa, Northstar Family Dental, 538 Polaris Pkwy., Westerville, 614-6826213, northstarfamilydental.com Howard A. Laile II, Carroll Family Dental, 2294 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-237-5000, carrollfamilydental.com Benjamin R. Lamielle, Hilliard Modern Dental, 4083 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-5299644, hilliardmoderndental.com Cheryl J. Lampe, 367 S. Main St., Pataskala, 740-927-4876, cheryllampedds.com

Jennifer L. Lape, Gentle Dental Care, 208 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-653-8671, gentledentalcare4all.com

Dental, 5133 Hampsted Village Center Way, New Albany, 614-503-7801, clarkfamily dentist.com

Sam M. Latif, Ohio Cosmetic Dentists, 1010 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-459-7300, ohiocosmeticdentists.com

Timothy O. March, March Dentistry, 1580 Fishinger Rd., Ste. L, Upper Arlington, 614-457-6161, marchdentistry.com

Geza E. Locsey, French Run Family Dental, 1344 Lancaster Ave., Reynoldsburg, 614-8636205, reynoldsburgohdentist.com

Melissa D. Mariani, Legacy Family Dental, 6655 Post Rd., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-336-7643, legacyfamilydentaldublin.com

Beth A. Loew, 2164 Riverside Dr., Columbus, 614-487-0112, bethloewdds.com

John M. Marque, Marque Dental Associates, 1582 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740-654-3980, johnmarquedds.com

Paul M. Loper, 6321 E. Livingston Ave., Ste. A, Reynoldsburg, 614-864-7731, paulloperdds.com Anthony G. Lordo, 1000 High St., Ste. A & B, Worthington, 614-885-4754, drlordo.com Elizabeth Love, Lifetime Dental Health, 1960 Bethel Rd., Ste. 240, Columbus, 614-3628877, lifetimedh.com James R. Male, 55 Granville St., Gahanna, 614-471-3020 Elizabeth A. Malys-Clark, Clark Family

Christopher D. Masoner, 17 N. Harding Rd., Columbus, 614-808-8042, drchristopher masoner.com Brittany S. McCarthy, McCarthy Dental Group, 17 N. Harding Rd., Columbus, 614239-0051, mccarthydental.com James McCray, Diley Ridge Dental, 7770 Diley Rd., Canal Winchester, 614-837-7770, dileyridgedental.com Julie D. Messerly, 127 W. Sixth Ave., Lancaster, 740-687-4484, messerlydental.com

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TOP DENTISTS James E. Metz, 1271 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-252-4444, columbusdentistry.com Austin Meyer, Powell Village Dental, 10238 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell, 614-785-0107, powellvillagedental.com Walter D. Mick, Mick Family Dental Care, 1561 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-526-8854, mickfamilydental.com Mark A. Miely, 1840 Zollinger Rd., Upper Arlington, 614-451-2100, markamielydds.com Julie Montgomery, Dublin Dental Associates, 200 W. Bridge St., Ste. C, Dublin, 614-889-9661, dublindentalassociates.com Andrea C. Mulholland, Third Street Dental, 601 S. Third St., Columbus, 614-228-4850, thirdstreetdentalcare.com Jon B. Musser, 1957 Newark Granville Rd., Granville, 740-587-3001, dentistgranville.com Randall W. Nameth, 716 Worthington Woods Blvd., Worthington, 614-846-2222, namethdentistry.com Michael E. Nemcik, Bauer & Nemcik Family Dentists, 6251 Perimeter Dr., Dublin, 614-766-0002, bauerandnemcik.com Donna C. Noll, Violet Family Dental, 151 Clint Dr., Ste. 300, Pickerington, 614-575-1155, violetfamilydental.com

Andrew C. Palmer, Tootle & Palmer Dentistry, 600 N. Court St., Circleville, 740-4772220, tootleandpalmerdentistry.com Sharon K. Parsons, Dental Associates Records and Parsons, 2862 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-235-3444, dentalassociates bexley.com Neal S. Patel, Infinite Smiles, 7500 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell, 740-881-2600, infinite smiles.com James K. Phillips, Phillips & Friedrich Dentistry, 33 N. High St., Canal Winchester, 614837-4187, phillipsfriedrichfamilydentistry.com Harry H. Postle III, Postle Dental Group, 3734 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614-850-0446, postledental.com Mark Raisch, Advanced Dental Wellness, 4501 N. High St., Columbus, 614-267-5413, advanceddentalwellness.com 92

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Thomas S. Rankin, 5515 Scioto Darby Rd., Ste. 201, Hilliard, 614-876-4224, rankinfamilydentistry.com Nicholas Raptou, 136 Northwoods Blvd., Columbus, 614-433-7272, raptou.com Michael J. Repasky, Dublin Dental Associates, 200 W. Bridge St., Ste. C, Dublin, 614889-9661, dublindentalassociates.com J. Clarke Sanders Jr., Stonecreek Dental Care, 11295 Stonecreek Dr., Pickerington, 614-864-3196, helpmysmile.com Avneet Sandhu, Worthington Pediatric, 117 Lazelle Rd. E, Ste. D, Columbus, 614-888-3212 Jeffrey P. Santilli, 420 Beecher Rd., Ste. B, Columbus, 614-939-5200, drsantilli.com Matthew G. Schneider, Schneider Family Dental, 5150 Blazer Pkwy., Dublin, 614-8892211, schneiderfamilydental.com Jeffrey R. Schoning, 4713 N. High St., Columbus, 614-261-0280

Michael Schumacher, Schumacher & Bauer, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 500-B, Columbus, 614-451-1110, columbusdentists.net Nisha Shah, Village Dental Care, 910 Dennison Ave., Columbus, 614-443-3400, drkatya.com Shayer Shah, Newark Smiles, 60 Messimer Dr., Newark, 740-522-1133, newarksmiles.com Michael D. Shrallow, Pataskala Family Dental, 722 Corylus Dr., Pataskala, 740-9645138, pataskalafamilydental.com Shelley D. Shults, Powell Dental Group, 39 Clairedan Dr., Powell, 614-436-4433, powelldentalgroup.com Andrew E. Skasko, Elite Dental, 5101 Forest Dr., Ste. A, New Albany, 614-939-0400, newalbanyelitedental.com Samuel E. Smiley, Smiley Dental Group, 5156 Blazer Pkwy., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614889-0726, smileydentalgroup.com

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Robert S. Owen, 1919 Newark Granville Rd., Granville, 740-587-4488, robertowendds.com

Michael J. Smith, Reynoldsburg Family Dental, 7589 E. Main St., Ste. B, Reynoldsburg, 614-866-5518, reynoldsburgfamilydental.com

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

Rhonda J. Steigerwald, McMillen Dental, 106 McMillen Dr., Newark, 740-344-1171, mcmillendental.com

Steve C. Walton, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 483, Columbus, 614-682-8698, stevewaltondds.com

Nicholas J. Terse, 825 High St., Ste. B, Worthington, 614-888-1896, drterse.com

Daniel H. Ward, 1080 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 130, Columbus, 614-430-8990, drward.com

Paula A. Zimmerman, Grove City Family Dentistry, 3031 Columbus St., Grove City, 614-875-2153, gcfamdent.com

William E. Thompson, Grandview Dental Care, 1220 Grandview Ave., Columbus, 614486-7378, grandviewdentalcare.com

Stephanie Lauer Weitzel, Merion Village Dental, 1250 S. High St., Columbus, 614443-4400, merionvillagedental.com

Wayne A. Zipperlen, 11925 Lithopolis Rd., Canal Winchester, 614-837-6688, canalwinchesterdentist.com

Susan R. Tikson, 6641 N. High St., Ste. 101, Worthington, 614-888-2563, susan tiksondds.com

Erin K. Whittaker, Whittaker Dental Group, 11 W. Cooke Rd., Columbus, 614-267-4243, flossyourteeth.com

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

George P. Wick, 1234 Old Henderson Rd., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-268-9443, george wickdds.com

Robert M. Tootle, Tootle & Palmer Dentistry, 600 N. Court St., Circleville, 740-477-2220, tootleandpalmerdentistry.com

Brian E. Woodard, 3330 Park St., Ste. B, Grove City, 614-875-9500, bwoodarddds.com

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

James D. Worley, 300 S. State St., Westerville, 614-882-1816 L. Craig Wright, Dublin Dental Associates,

200 W. Bridge St., Ste. C, Dublin, 614-8899661, dublindentalassociates.com Eric Zidel, Zidel Dental Group, 4575 Winchester Pike, Columbus, 614-837-2080, zideldentalgroup.com

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Oral and maxillofacial surgery includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region Allen Carnes, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery, 6641 N. High St., Ste. 105, Worthington, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com Clifford A. Cook, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery, 6641 N. High St., Ste. 105, Worthington, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com

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Dr. Raisch and his staff are committed to providing the highest possible standard of dental care, including staying on top of the latest advances in dental technology, and implementing the best of them into practice.

With his years of experience, Dr. Raisch is able to provide exceptional levels of expertise. Whether it’s single visit ceramic crowns or advanced laser dentistry techniques, you can be confident that you are getting the most competent and thorough dental care possible.

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TOP DENTISTS Brian D. Cutright, Fairfield Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 550 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740-687-0551, drcutright.com James P. Ellis, Ellis Oral Surgery, 420 Beecher Rd., Ste. A, Gahanna, 614-7750222, ellisoralsurgery.com Bruce A. Fraser, Northeast Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 463 Waterbury Ct., Ste. A, Gahanna, 614-471-6600, northeastoms.com Haitham Hadeed, Central Ohio Oral Surgery, 13293 Summerfield Way, Pickerington, 614522-0555 Byron T. Henry, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery, 6641 N. High St., Ste. 105, Columbus, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com Robert M. Hinkle, Hinkle Dental Arts, 250 W. Bridge St., Ste. 102, Dublin, 614-889-0777, hinkledentalarts.com Jeffrey W. Krause, 190 S. State St., Ste. 2, Westerville, 614-895-7429, krauseoms.com Peter E. Larsen, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-9731, smileexperts.osu.edu Monte Masonbrink, Oral & Facial Surgery for Adults & Children, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 200, Powell, 614-457-9337, ofsac.com

Gregory C. Michaels, Northeast Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 823 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-654-6628, northeastoms.com Jackrit Mongkollugsana, 154 W. Schrock Rd., Ste. B, Westerville, 614-890-7005 Gregory M. Ness, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-2212, dentistry.osu.edu

David A. Smeltzer, Oral & Facial Surgery for Adults & Children, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-457-9337, ofsac.com

Douglas A. Von Kaenel, East Columbus Oral Surgery Specialists, 6555 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-427-0400, eastcolumbus oralsurgery.com

Joshua T. Smith, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Centers, 3824 Hoover Rd., Grove City, 614875-1611, ohiooralsurg.com

Brian C. Weaver, Riverstone Oral & Dental Implant Surgery, 627 Office Pkwy., Ste. B, Westerville, 614-568-0230, riverstoneoral surgery.com

Rob S. Steiner, Steiner Rotenberg Oral Surgery & Periodontics, 5350 E. Main St., Ste. 204, Columbus, 614-863-9500, omsandperio.com

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Mark A. Straka, 3545 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 125, Columbus, 614-267-0385, markstrakadds.com

Catherine M. Flaitz, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org/dentistry

Larry D. Towning, East Ohio Oral & Maxillofaical Surgery, 1272 W. Main St., Bldg. 6, Newark, 740-522-0674, eastohiojawsurgery.com

John R. Kalmar, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0197, smileexperts.osu.edu

Richard E. Scheetz Jr., Drs. Scheetz & Rekos, 5155 Bradenton Ave., Ste. 100, Dublin, 614764-9455, omfso.com

Timothy S. Troiano, 1830 Bethel Rd., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-457-1224, drtroiano.com

Susan Mallery, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1472, smileexperts.osu.edu

Allan K. Simmons, 1707 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-457-2755

Michael B. Vitt, 1272 W. Main St., Ste. 3, Newark, 740-344-2106, drvittdds.com

Terry D. Olejko, Ohio Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 615 Copeland Mill Rd., Ste. 2A, Westerville, 614-895-8400, ohiooms.com Gregory A. Rekos, Drs. Scheetz & Rekos, 5155 Bradenton Ave., Ste. 100, Dublin, 614764-9455, omfso.com

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Jack B. McEwan, Buckeye Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 110 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 125, Westerville, 614-794-9700, buckeyeomfs.com

305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-6577, dentistry.osu.edu ORTHODONTICS Orthodontics is the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion.

Phillip J. Beckwith, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Ste. 110, Westerville, 614-882-5391, beckwith ortho.com Jackie Berkowitz, Berkowitz Orthodontics, 955 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-4759800, berkybraces.com

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Robert J. Brown, Brown Orthodontics, 5491 Scioto Darby Rd., Ste. 100, Hilliard, 614-8767788, trioorthodontics.com Ewa T. Byczek, Dublin Orthodontics, 6780 Perimenter Dr., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-7182222, dublinorthodontics.com Jesse Carmen, Carmen Orthodontics, 5225 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-864-5555, carmenorthodontics.com Ronald Carmen, Carmen Orthodontics, 5225 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-864-5555, carmenorthodontics.com Andrew M. Connor, Connor Orthodontics, 131 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, 740-654-6030, connorortho.com Brandon D. Cook, Hutta & Cook Orthodontics, 6641 N. High St., Ste. 104, Worthington, 614-885-2000, huttasmiles.com Victor J. Cook Jr., Cook & Mess Orthodontics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus, 614-457-6567, cookmessortho.com Frank E. Cordray Jr., Cordray Orthodontics, 96 Northwoods Blvd., Columbus, 614-4367761, cordrayorthodontics.com Bethany Crawford, Erkis & Hickman Orthodontics, 1418 Brice Rd., Ste. 105, Reynoldsburg, 614-501-0042, eastcolum busbraces.com

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TOP DENTISTS Ronald S. Erkis, Erkis & Hickman Orthodontics, 1418 Brice Rd., Ste. 105, Reynoldsburg, 614-501-0042, eastcolumbusbraces.com Cheryl B. Golden, Golden Orthodontics, 3015 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-235-4800, goldenorthodontics.com Robert B. Hardy, Hardy Orthodontics, 4199 Gantz Rd., Grove City, 614-871-8200, hardyortho.com Ronald G. Heiber, Central Ohio Orthodontics, 1011 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, 740-6546006, bracemeup.com Lynnsay R. Hickman, Erkis & Hickman Orthodontics, 1418 Brice Rd., Ste. 105, Reynoldsburg, 614-501-0042, eastcolumbusbraces.com Erik W. Hrabowy, 3140 E. Broad St., Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-235-2351, hrabowybraces.com

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Jeffrey A. Price, 470 Silver Ln., Ste. A, Gahanna, 614-855-8800, lovethatsmile.net

Jenny R. Maple, Maple Orthodontics, 260 Market St., Ste. E, Columbus, 614-775-1000, straightsmile.com

David Ray, Ray Orthodontics, 683 Cooper Rd., Westerville, 614-882-1185, rayorthodontics.com

Frank R. Marshall, Marshall Family Orthodontics, 5515 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard, 614876-2892, marshallsmile.com

Rashelle D. Salaita, 937 Polaris Woods Blvd., Westerville, 614-888-4577, smilesby emrich.com

Amin Mason, Polaris Orthodontic Center, 1079 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 130, Columbus, 614781-6990, polarisorthodonticcenter.com

Jeffrey M. Shirck, Shirck Orthodontics, 196 E. Broad St., Ste. B, Pataskala, 740-2272076, shirckorthodontics.com

Ana M. Mercado, Nationwide Children’s Orthodontic Treament Program, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org/dentistry

Kent M. Underwood, Trio Orthodontics, 10220 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell, 614-761-9777, trioorthodontics.com

Joseph M. Mess, Cook & Mess Orthodontics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus, 614457-6567, cookmessortho.com

James T. Hutta, 470 Silver Ln., Ste. A, Gahanna, 614-855-8800, lovethatsmile.net

Mark T. Musgrave, Musgrave Othrodontics, 98 W. William St., Delaware, 740-362-6952, musgraveorthodontics.com

Larry Hutta, Hutta & Cook Orthodontics, 6641 N. High St., Ste. 104, Worthington,

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

Andrew B. Wade, Wade Orthodontics, 5249 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-878-7887, wadeorthodontics.com Ann W. Walters, 1063 Harding Memorial Pkwy., Ste. B, Marion, 740-387-9636, annwaltersorthodontics.com Jared C. Zwick, Trio Orthodontics, 250 W. Bridge St., Ste. 202, Dublin, 614-889-7613, trioorthodontics.com PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Pediatric Dentistry provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children.

Homa Amini, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-7225651, nationwidechildrens.org/dentistry Ashley Anderson, Hines Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, 5715 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, 614-423-6963, hineslittlesmiles.com Emily J. Baran, 395 N. West St., Ste. A, Westerville, 614-898-9994, scottnieman dds.com Carolyn A. Barber, 395 N. West St., Ste. A, Westerville, 614-898-9994, scottnieman dds.com

Lucia C. Gerstmann, Buckeye Pediatric Dentistry, 1418 Brice Rd., Ste. 203, Reynoldsburg, 614-575-2225, buckeyepediatricdentistryohio.com Ann L. Griffen, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-2921472, nationwidechildrens.org/dentistry 96

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Erin L. Gross, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1788, smileexperts.osu.edu Robert S. Haring, Haring Pediatric Dental, 4395 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin, 614761-3361, dublinkidsdds.com Mitzi L. Hines, Hines Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, 5715 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, 614-423-6963, hineslittlesmiles.com Gerald Kassoy, Buckeye Pediatric Dentistry, 1418 Brice Rd., Ste. 203, Reynoldsburg, 614575-2225, buckeyepediatricdentistryohio.com Ashok Kumar, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org Joshua M. Leavitt, Pediatric Dentistry of Central Ohio, 1600 Cross Creeks Blvd., Pickerington, 614-863-8500, pediatric dentistryofcentralohio.com Dennis J. McTigue, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0898, dentistry.osu.edu Jeffrey T. Milton, Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry, 45 Clairedan Dr., Powell, 614-4337474, olentangypediatricdentistry.com Josephine M. Montero-Strickler, Hillard Pediatric Dentistry, 5138 Norwich St., Hilliard, 614-876-5500, drjojo.info Scott W. Nieman, 395 N. West St., Ste. A, Westerville, 614-898-9994, scottnieman dds.com Sachin S. Parulkar, Delaware Pediatric Dentistry, 3769 Columbus Pike, Ste. 100, Delaware, 740-657-1562, delawarekids dentist.com

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TOP DENTISTS Kevin T. Weitzel, Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry, 3535 Fishinger Blvd., Ste. 270, Hilliard, 614-876-4277, peddentistry.com PERIODONTICS Periodontics encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth.

Fred Alger, 221 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-705-0206, drfredalger.com Geoffrey R. Bauman, Newark Medical Dental Center, 843 N. 21st St., Ste. 102A, Newark, 740-366-3559, baumanperio.com Barry S. Blank, Blank & Levy Periodontics & Oral Implants, 5180 E. Main St., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-864-2561, bl-perio.com David A. Cacchillo, Palermo-Edwards & Cacchillo, 7535 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, 614-861-8077, pecdds.com Mark W. Klabunde, 170 Northwoods Blvd., Ste. 110, Columbus, 614-888-8585 Alan R. Levy, Blank & Levy Periodontics & Oral Implants, 5180 E. Main St., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-864-2561, bl-perio.com Angelo J. Mariotti, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0371, smileexperts.osu.edu Thomas J. Miller II, Worthington Periodontal Specialists, 55 Caren Ave., Ste. 380, Worthington, 614-450-1137, tjmperio.com

Lisa Palermo-Edwards, Palermo-Edwards & Cacchillo, 7535 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, 614-861-8077, pecdds.com Shaun Rotenberg, Steiner-Rotenberg Oral Surgery & Periodontics, 5350 E. Main St., Ste. 204, Columbus, 614-863-9500, omsandperio.com Fred O. Sakamoto, Central Ohio Periodontics, 7334 E. Broad St., Ste. B, Blacklick, 614524-4308, centralohioperiodontics.com Ryan J. Serra, Greater Columbus Periodontics, 1914 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-4511122, greatercolumbusperio.com H. William Stehle, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 500-A, Columbus, 614-451-5201, periodontologyinc.com 98

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Jason C. Stoner, Stoner Periodontic Specialists, 5101 Forest Dr., Ste. B, New Albany, 614532-4193, stonerperiospecialists.com

Edwin McGlumphy Jr., OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-2923830, dentistry.osu.edu

Michael G. Tanner, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 500-A, Columbus, 614-451-5201, periodontologyinc.com

James C. Murphy, 2010 Jewett Dr., Columbus, 614-890-1900

PROSTHODONTICS The area of dentistry that focuses on dental prothesis.

Andrew Gilbert, 3360 Tremont Rd., Columbus, 614-451-1300, drdouglasgoff.com Douglas W. Goff, 3360 Tremont Rd., Ste. 120, Columbus, 614-451-1300, drdouglasgoff.com Kim A. Laurell, Spectrum Dental and Prosthodontics, 55 Caren Ave., Ste. 270, Worthington, 614-885-7721, spectrum-dental.com

Bradley A. Purcell, Spectrum Dental and Prosthodontics, 55 Caren Ave., Ste. 270, Worthington, 614-885-7721, spectrum-dental.com Robert R. Seghi, OSU College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-6068, dentistry.osu.edu Robert B. Stevenson III, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 483, Columbus, 614-4512767, robertbstevensonddsms.com Meade C. Van Putten Jr., OSU Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-8074, wexnermedical.osu.edu

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Daniel R. Murphy, Capital City Periodontics & Oral Implantology, 41 S. High St., Ste. 270, Columbus, 614-591-0667, capcityperio.com

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Specialty: Board-certified periodontist Professional Memberships: American Dental Society Education: D.D.S. and specialty degrees from Ohio State University What is your philosophy of care? One-third of American adults have gum disease with moderate loss of toothsupporting bone. Advanced gum disease usually requires surgical intervention, but Dr. Alger has found a revolutionary new procedure that prevents surgery in many cases. Perioscopy utilizes a miniature camera (endoscope) to see under the gumline. Magnified images appear on a monitor, allowing visualization and treatment without surgery. The results are incredible. When necessary, Dr. Alger has the experience to provide gum surgery or dental implants with skill and compassion.

STEVE C. WALTON, D.D.S. Steve C. Walton DDS 3600 Olentangy River Road, Suite 483 Columbus, Ohio 43214 614-459-2441 stevewaltondds.com Specialty: General Dentistry Professional Memberships: Columbus Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Society, Central Ohio Dental Forum, Speer Study Club, Better Business Bureau Education: Ohio Wesleyan University, B.S. 1977; The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, D.D.S. 1980 What is your philosophy of care? Dr. Walton’s practice provides quality dentistry for people of all ages. We offer a wide range of dental services, including preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered practice. Our patients’ time is valuable, and we honor this by striving to see each patient at their appointed time. We do everything possible to make dental visits pleasant for our patients. Our practice has earned the loyalty of our patients, many of whom have been with us since our inception in 1980.

7740 Graphics Way Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 614-891-4242 northstarfamilydental.com Specialty: General and Cosmetic Dentistry, IV Conscious Sedation to help with severe dental anxiety, Botox and Juvederm and Customized Whitening Professional Memberships: American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Columbus Dental Association, The Ohio Dental Club, OKU (Dental Honor Society), American Academy of Facial Esthetics, Ohio State Board of Dentistry Panel Education: Case Western School of Dental Medicine, 20012005, graduated top of class. IV Conscious Sedation Certified by the Ohio State Dental Board.

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PAULA ZIMMERMAN, D.D.S, INVISALIGN PROVIDER Grove City Family Dentistry 3031 Columbus St. Grove City, Ohio 43123 614-875-2153 gcfamdent.com Specialty: General Dentistry, Premier Provider of Invisalign Professional Memberships: American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association Education: • Bachelor of Arts in Zoology - Miami University • Doctorate of Dental Surgery - The Ohio University What is your philosophy of care? My philosophy has always been to enjoy each and every patient and to make sure I can make them laugh during their appointment. A fun, relaxed atmosphere is the best for quality dentistry. I have really enjoyed using the Itero scanner for my Invisalign patients this past year as it eliminates the need for messy impressions and allows for quicker, better results.

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Gregory R. Smith, Short North Chiropractic, 47 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, 614-299-9797, shortnorthchiropractic.blogspot.com Zach Stoller, Inner Health Chiropractic, 1579 E. Dublin Rd., Columbus, 614-888-8940, innerhealthchiropractic.com Brian G. Supplee, Supplee Chiropractic & Wellness, 1156 Dublin Rd., Ste. 102, Columbus, 614-407-5335 Ajay Syam, Premier Injury Center, 1430 S. High St., Columbus, 614-956-3060, premierinjurycenter.com Richard Thompson, German Village Chiropractors, 247 E. Livingston Ave., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-224-2225, germanvillagechiro.com Larry VanSuch, Northtowne Chiropractic, 2240 Morse Rd., Columbus, 614-428-9310, columbusspine.com

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Knightsbridge Surgery Center, in partnership with OhioHealth, 4845 Knightsbridge Blvd., Ste. 110, Columbus, 614-273-0400 Outpatient surgical center with general, colorectal and plastic surgery; neurosurgery; and gastroenterologic, gynecologic and urologic services OhioHealth Lewis Center Health Center, 7853 Pacer Dr., Delaware, 614-788-9000 Medical center with emergency care for all ages (in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital) and imaging, rehabilitation and lab services OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, 1000 McKinley Park Dr., Marion, 740-383-8400 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Marion Medical Campus, 1050 Delaware Ave., Marion, 740-383-8000 Outpatient medical center with Anticoagulation Clinic, imaging, physical and occupational therapy, laboratory services, surgical services, heart and vascular care and women’s health services OhioHealth Neurological Rehabilitation, 3363 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, 614-788-9242 Neurologic rehabilitation services for reducing pain, increasing function and improving mobility OhioHealth Pickerington Medical Campus, 1010 Refugee Rd., Pickerington, 614-7884000 Outpatient medical center with emergency department, primary care, imaging, fitness classes, women’s health services, rehabilitation and occupational therapy

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OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital, 1087 Dennison Ave., Columbus, 614-484-9600 Rehabilitation services for neurology orthopedics, stroke and general rehabilitation OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-566-5000 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Riverside Outpatient Surgery Center, 2240 N. Bank Dr., Columbus,

614-442-6515 Outpatient surgical center with general, orthopedic and plastic surgery and obstetric, gynecologic, ophthalmologic and urologic services OhioHealth Urgent Care 1120 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, 614-847-1120 6905 Hospital Dr., Dublin, 614-923-0300 5610 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-775-9870 895 W. Third Ave., Grandview Heights, 614-437-0278 2030 Stringtown Rd., Grove City, 614-833-0160 4343 All Seasons Dr., Hilliard, 614-541-2676 2014 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-522-6900 1710 Columbus Pike, Delaware, 740-549-2700 Urgent care centers

AfterHours Care Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Ste. 2250, Columbus, 614-685-8999 Urgent care center Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital, 480 Medical Center Dr., Columbus, 614-293-8000 Specialty hospital with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care for stroke, brain and spinal cord Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Dr., Columbus, 614-293-3600 Specialty medical facility focusing on sports medicine Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-366-7744 Specialty hospital focusing on neurological care

OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Westerville, 614-5333000 Outpatient medical center with emergency department, primary care, physical therapy, surgical services, imaging and women’s health services

Ohio State Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-293-9431 Specialty medical facility with dermatology, otolaryngology/ENT, hand and upper extremity care, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, cough care, outpatient surgery center, urology and allergy and immunology

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER wexnermedical.osu.edu AfterHours Care Gahanna, 920 N. Hamilton Rd., Ste. 600, Gahanna, 614-685-8888 Urgent care center

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HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Ohio State Outpatient Care Gahanna, 920 N. Hamilton Rd., 614-366-0375 Outpatient services including primary care, neurology, wound care, podiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, cardiac, mental and behavioral health, physical therapy and rheumatology.

Ohio State Outpatient Care Lewis Center, 6515 Pullman Dr., Lewis Center, 614-688-7140 Outpatient services including primary care, cardiac, orthopedic, podiatry, physical therapy, rheumatology and mammography Ohio State Outpatient Care Martha Morehouse, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-293-5084 Outpatient services including bariatric and general surgery, cancer genetics, epilepsy, weight management, dermatology, fitness center, general and gastrointestinal surgery, heart center, imaging, lab, lung center, medical genetics and genomics, neurology, memory disorders, outpatient rehabilitation and assistive technology, pulmonary rehabilitation, scleroderma and sleep

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-5066 or 614-293-3300, cancer.osu.edu Specialty hospital and research facility focusing on cancer care Ohio State University Hospital, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8000 Full-service hospital with Level I Trauma Center, Level III neonatal ICU, geriatric Emergency Department designation and Central Ohio’s only adult burn and adult transplant centers Ohio State University Hospital East, 181 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-257-3000 Full-service hospital and Level III Trauma Center Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Specialty hospital focusing on cardiac care, with Central Ohio’s only adult heart-transplantation program 104

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Talbot Hall, 1441 Phale D. Hale Dr., Columbus, 614-257-3760 Comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction recovery services SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF COLUMBUS selectspecialtyhospitals.com 181 Taylor Ave., Sixth Fl., Columbus, 614-685-1703 1087 Dennison Ave., Columbus, 614-458-9000 1430 S. High St., Columbus, 614-456-0300 Full-service hospitals INDEPENDENT HOSPITALS, OUTPATIENT CENTERS AND URGENT CARE CENTERS Access Urgent Medical Care accessurgentmedicalcare.com 1797 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington, 614-755-6370 Urgent care center Artemis Health Center, artemishealthcenter. com, 6805 Avery Muirfield Dr. #100, Dublin, 614-793-8351 Aesthetic medical center offering injectables, facial rejuvenation, CoolSculpting, tattoo removal, ultherapy, vaginal rejuvenation and varicose and spider vein treatments

Central Ohio Surgical Institute, cosisurg.com, 6520 W. Campus Oval, New Albany, 614-413-2233 Outpatient surgical center offering anesthesiology, dental work, ENT services, gastroenterology, gynecology, orthopedics, pediatric ophthalmology, plastic surgery and podiatry Concentra, concentra.com 4821 Roberts Rd., Columbus, 614-850-1476 4849 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-863-5188 Urgent care and occupational health centers Diley Ridge Medical Center, dileyridgemedicalcenter.com, 7911 Diley Rd., Canal Winchester, 614-838-7911 A medical center with an emergency department and advanced imaging (CT, MRI, Mammography). Campus includes outpatient primary care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pain management, physical therapy and pulmonary care. An affiliate of Mount Carmel Health System and Fairfield Medical Center.

Dublin Surgery Center, dublinsc.com, 5005 Parkcenter Ave., Dublin, 614-932-9548 Outpatient surgical center specializing in gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, ortho-

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Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Columbus, 614-293-2920 Outpatient services including arthritis and rheumatology, behavioral health, cardiac rehabilitation, heart and vascular, imaging, lung and pulmonary, women’s health, dentistry, optometry, primary care, mammography, obstetrics and gynecology, women’s imaging services including bone density, plus a Walk-in Care Clinic

pedic surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry, proctology, spine surgery, total knee replacements and urology ExpressMed Urgent Care expressmedcenters.com 445 Rocky Fork Blvd., Gahanna, 614-3837660 5263 Nike Station Way, Hilliard, 614-8762100 153 W. Main St. #103, New Albany, 614939-9110 Urgent care centers The Eye Center, thehearingcenterofohio. com/the-eye-center, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 500, Columbus, 614-827-6600 Outpatient surgical center specializing in cornea, retina, glaucoma, cataract and laser surgery, plus oculoplastic and general ophthalmology Fairfield Medical Center, fmchealth.org, 401 N. Ewing St., Lancaster, 740-687-8000 High-level medical center with emergency and urgent care departments, maternity care, outpatient therapy services, surgical services, cancer care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care.

Hand and Microsurgery Associates, handandmicro.com, 1210 Gemini Pl. #200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Independent physician group specializing in trauma, sports medicine, chronic injuries and work-related injuries of the hand, wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder and knee Hometown Urgent Care hometownurgentcare.com 4400 N. High St., Columbus, 614-263-4400 4300 Clime Rd., Columbus, 614-272-1100 2880 Steltzer Rd., Columbus, 614-472-2880 1100 Sunbury Rd. #706, Delaware, 740-363-3133 3813 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport, 614-835-0400 5677 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard, 614-921-0648 1612 N. Memorial Dr., Lancaster, 740-994-4110 Urgent care centers Madison Health Hospital, madison-health. com, 210 N. Main St., London, 740-845-7000 Full-service hospital MedSave Clinic, medsaveclinics.com, 246 E. Campus View Blvd., Columbus, 614505-3126 Urgent care center Meritra Health meritrahealth.com 85 Phillipi Rd., Columbus, 614-278-2300

909 Morse Rd., Columbus, 614-261-8188 5175 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-575-1200 1981 Granville Pike, Lancaster, 740-654-9400 109 Commerce Park Dr., Westerville, 614-882-9355 Urgent care centers New Albany Surgery Center, newalbany surgerycenter.com, 5040 Forest Dr., Ste. 100, New Albany, 614-775-1616 Outpatient surgical center performing orthopedic procedures Ohio Orthopedic Surgery Institute, ohio-ortho-surg.com, 4605 Sawmill Rd., Ste. 101, Columbus, 614-827-8777 Outpatient surgical center specializing in foot and ankle surgery, general orthopedics, hand and wrist surgery, joint replacement/ reconstruction, pain management, spine care and surgery and sports medicine Ohio Surgery Center, ohiosurgerycenter.com, 930 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-451-0500 Outpatient surgical center specializing in ENT procedures and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center orthofootankle.com 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 2000, Westerville, 614-895-8747 5060 Bradenton Ave., Ste. B, Dublin, 614-895-8747 2030 Stringtown Rd., Ste. 210, Grove City, 614-895-8747 Outpatient surgical center specializing in orthopedic and podiatric care for all foot and ankle conditions, EPAT treatment for plantar fasciitis, laser therapy treatments, wholebody neuropathy and sports medicine Reynoldsburg Urgent Care, reynoldsburg urgentcare.info, 1649 Brice Rd., Ste. B, Reynoldsburg, 614-864-9380 Urgent care center Scioto Urgent Care, sciotourgentcare.com, 4760 Sawmill Rd., Columbus, 614-789-9464 Urgent care center Taylor Station Surgical Center, taylorstation. com, 275 Taylor Station Rd., Columbus, 614-751-4466 Outpatient surgical center specializing in colorectal surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and plastic surgery Walk In Urgent Care walkinurgentcare.com 5801 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus, 614-436-6009

5059 N. High St., Columbus, 614-987-7537 4832 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-465-7457 3597 E. Main St., Whitehall, 614-549-7348 Urgent care centers ADDICTION RECOVERY AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Amethyst, an Alvis Recovery Program, alvis180.org, 455 E. Mound St., Columbus, 614-242-1284 Long-term addiction and trauma treatment for women in substance abuse recovery and their families; traditional and intensive outpatient treatment for addiction, supportive housing, medical services, mental health and trauma treatment, family services and job readiness and placement The Buckeye Ranch, buckeyeranch.org, 5665 Hoover Rd., Grove City, 614-384-7700 One of Ohio’s largest health care services for children and young adults with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families; operates from seven locations offering specialized health programs Columbus Area Integrated Health Services Inc., columbus-area.com, 1515 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-252-0711 Outpatient counseling; community psychiatric support treatment (CPST); substanceabuse and addictive-disorder programs; prison re-entry programs and health services including pharmacy, preventive screenings, primary care and symptom monitoring Columbus Public Health, columbus.gov/ publichealth, 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, 614-645-7417 Clinical, environmental, health promotion and population-based programs and services to protect against disease and other public health threats Columbus Springs Hospitals columbussprings.com 7625 Hospital Dr., Dublin, 614-717-1800 2085 Civgate Dr., Columbus, 614-300-9100 Mental health and addiction treatment, inpatient and outpatient services for adults and families, psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, senior treatment and addiction-recovery services CompDrug, compdrug.org, 547 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, 614-224-4506 Opiate treatment provider using medication-assisted treatment in conjunction with individual and group counseling, prevention services, addiction education and training HEALTH 2019 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Concord Counseling Services, concord counseling.org, 700 Brooksedge Blvd., Westerville, 614-882-9338 Drug and alcohol treatment programs; psychiatric services; counseling for children, teens and young adults; suicide prevention; group counseling and communitysupport services Directions For Youth & Families, dfyf.org 3616 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-251-0103 1515 Indianola Ave., Columbus, 614-294-2661 Crittenton Youth Center, 3840 Kimberly Pkwy., Columbus, 614-694-0203 Ohio Avenue Youth Center, 657 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus, 614-258-8043 Daily crisis-support services, anger management, behavioral health care, counseling and clinical services for drug and alcohol abuse, prevention services and parenting programs Maryhaven maryhaven.com 1791 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, 614-445-8131 88 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, 740-203-3800 715 S. Plum St., Marysville, 937-644-9192 Integrated behavioral health care services

with specialization in addiction recovery, detoxification services, adolescent programs, women’s center, homeless services, prevention, gambling-addiction services and addiction stabilization center Netcare Access, netcareaccess.org, 199 S. Central Ave., Columbus, 614-276-2273 (crisis line) Mental health and substance abuse services, emergency-response service, crisis centers, assessment center, older adult services, Miles House residential services and mobile crisis unit North Central Mental Health Services, ncmhs.org, 1301 N. High St., Columbus, 614-299-6600 Mental health, addiction and recovery services; outpatient and residential services; elder services; recovery assistance; suicide prevention hotline; education programs and psychiatric assessments North Community Counseling Centers northcommunity.com 1142 S. High St., Columbus, 614-827-1307 1855 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Ste. 204,

Columbus, 614-267-7003 4897 Karl Rd., Columbus, 614-846-2588 5109 W. Broad St., Ste. 104, Columbus, 614-279-7690 1299 McNaughten Rd., Columbus, 614-582-2368 Drug and alcohol addiction services, longterm treatment, teen services and consultation and educational resources Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry, ohiohospital forpsychiatry.com, 880 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus, 614-449-9664 Adult behavioral unit, dual diagnosis unit, geriatric unit and psychiatric intensive treatment unit Shepherd Hill, shepherdhill.net, 200 Messimer Dr., Newark, 800-233-6410 Inpatient and outpatient care and counseling; drug and alcohol abuse treatment and psychiatry Southeast Inc. southeastinc.com 16 W. Long St., Columbus, 614-225-0990 1455 S. Fourth St., Columbus, 614-444-0800 524 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-224-4850 Recovery and treatment for adults with severe mental illness; offering psychiatric services, shelter for homeless individuals, addiction services, medical and dental care, mobile medical coach and vocational services St. Vincent Family Centers, svfc.org, 1490 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-252-0731 Pediatric behavioral health care facility offering emotional and behavioral health services

Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, mha. ohio.gov, 2200 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-752-0333; 877-275-6364 (toll-free) Inpatient care for adults struggling with mental health issues; acute psychiatric care; text “4hope” to 741-741 to access the Ohio 24/7 Crisis Text Line 106

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Syntero syntero.org 299 Cramer Creek Ct., Dublin, 614-889-5722 3433 Agler Rd., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-600-2708 3645 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614-457-7876 7100 Graphics Way, Ste. 3100, Lewis Center, 740-428-0428 Counseling, early intervention and prevention services; substance use disorder and mental health treatment for adults and adolescents case management; older adult outreach services and caregiver consultation; adolescent health education and mentoring programming

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Owner Greg VanHorssen credits his finance degree and past experience as a trainer of ENT doctors, hearing specialists and audiologists with enabling him to offer the same hearing aids as many other facilities, but at a lower cost and with better customer service.

“When we first opened, people asked, ‘Why are you able to offer such a low price on the exact same hearing aid that I was just quoted $2,500 or $3,000 more for?’ ” VanHorssen recalls. “And the answer is, we do that because we want to be different and we want to help people.” He estimates that the office, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this summer, has helped clients save upward of $10 million to date.

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The office stocks hearing aids on-site, enabling clients to be fit for and test devices in a single visit. “They can see the difference it makes before they leave,” VanHorssen says.

Absolute Hearing Solutions has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award annually since the award’s inception in 2013 and has been named to Columbus Dispatch CBUS Top Picks each year since it began in 2016. VanHorssen says these recognitions are validation that he and his team are “doing business the right way.”

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER – ARTHUR G. JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL AND RICHARD J. SOLOVE RESEARCH INSTITUTE At The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James), we understand that there is no routine cancer. Each person’s cancer is biologically unique and must be treated based on its molecular characteristics. By integrating research with subspecialized care in multiple disciplines, we strive to determine what drives each cancer and to tailor treatment for each patient, leading to faster responses, fewer side effects, better outcomes and more hope for those who turn to us for help. This personalized and compassionate approach enables us to more fully pursue our shared vision of creating a cancer-free world.

One of only 49 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, the OSUCCC – James has more than 340 cancer researchers who represent 11 of the university’s 15 colleges. Our researchers work closely with nearly 200 oncology subspecialists in a “precision cancer medicine” model that uses genomic technologies to aid in diagnosing and treating each patient’s cancer. The OSUCCC – James also is one of only a few centers funded by the NCI to conduct both phase I and phase II clinical trials on novel anticancer drugs sponsored by the NCI. The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is the adult patient care component of the OSUCCC – James. Our freestanding cancer hospital originally opened in 1990 but was replaced in December 2014 by a 21-floor, 1.1 million-square-foot facility that has 356 beds and ranks as the third-

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The OSUCCC – James has earned an “exceptional” rating (the highest possible) in our two most recent five-year NCI surveys, and in the 2015 survey we received a perfect score. We also have achieved Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® for quality patient care and nursing excellence, and for three consecutive years we have received a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® for excellence in patient experience.

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First Community Village, 1800 Riverside Dr., Columbus; 614-324-4455, nationalchurchresidences.org 38 assisted living units, 149 independent living units, 36 memory care units, 102 nursing units First & Main of Lewis Center, 8875 Green Meadows Dr. N, Lewis Center; 740-5132270, firstandmain.us 60 assisted/independent living units, 44 memory care units First & Main of New Albany, 245 E. Main St., New Albany; 740-513-3044, firstandmain.us 60 assisted/independent living units, 44 memory care units The Forum at Knightsbridge, 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus; 614-451-6793, fivestarseniorliving.com 90 assisted living units, 143 independent living units, 25 memory care units, 48 nursing units Friendship Village Columbus, 5800 Forest Hills Blvd., Columbus; 614-215-9349, fvcolumbus.org 66 assisted living units, 201 independent living units, 14 memory care units, 75 nursing units

LSS Kensington Place, 1001 Parkview Blvd., Columbus; 614-252-5276, lssnetworkofhope.org 117 assisted/independent living units, 11 memory care units Mayfair Village, 3011 Hayden Rd., Columbus; 614-889-6202, centurypa.com 85 assisted living units

Columbus; 614-461-1739, wallickcommunities.com 121 assisted/indpendent living units Ohio Living Sarah Moore, 26 N. Union St., Delaware; 740-362-9641, ohioliving.org 38 assisted living units, 28 nursing units Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber Community, 717 Neil Ave., Columbus; 614-228-8888, ohioliving.org 50 assisted living units, 201 independent living units, 21 memory care units, 128 nursing units

Mill Run Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, 3399 Mill Run Dr., Hilliard; 614-527-3000, macintoshcompany.com 35 assisted living units, 66 nursing units

Parkside Village, 730 N. Spring Rd., Westerville; 614-794-9300, danburyseniorliving.com 105 assisted/independent living units, 30 memory care units (69 additional units coming late 2018)

Monterey Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care, 3929 Hoover Rd., Grove City; 614-875-7700, macintoshcompany.com 41 memory care units, 114 nursing units

Pickaway Manor Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, 391 Clark Dr., Circleville; 740-474-6036, macintoshcompany.com 23 assisted living units, 76 nursing units

National Church Residences Mill Run, 3550 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard; 888-211-3477, nationalchurchresidences.org 46 assisted living units, 43 memory care units

Reflections, 2750 W. Fair Ave., Lancaster; 740-653-1423, seniorlifestyle.com 35 assisted living units, 50 independent living units

New Albany Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, 5691 Thompson Rd., Columbus; 614-855-8866, macintoshcompany.com 36 assisted living units, 67 nursing units Oakleaf Village of Columbus, 5500 Karl Rd.,

StoryPoint Grove City, 3717 Orders Rd., Grove City; 614-532-4385, storypoint. com/grove-city-oh 35 assisted living units, 116 independent living units, 48 memory care units Stygler Commons Assisted Living, 165 N. Stygler Rd., Gahanna; 614-342-4588,

Friendship Village of Dublin, 6000 Riverside Dr., Dublin; 614-764-1600, fvdublin.org 23 assisted living units, 309 independent living units, 23 memory care units, 50 nursing units Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell; 614-356-9810, ganzhorn.com 64 memory care units

Inniswood Village, 1195 North St., Westerville; 844-841-5770, nationalchurchresidences.org 82 assisted living units, 120 independent living units, 20 memory care units Kendal at Granville, 2158 Columbus Rd., Granville; 740-321-0400, kag.kendal.org 20 assisted living units, 135 independent 110

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Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage, 1149 College Ave., Columbus; 614-559-5500, whv.org 18 assisted living/memory care units

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Summit’s Trace Healthcare Center, 935 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus; 614-252-4987, peregrinehealth.com Assisted living, memory care and nursing (numbers not available)

Wesley Glen Retirement Community, 5155 N. High St., Columbus; 614-888-7492, thewesleycommunities.com 74 assisted living units, 153 independent living units, 21 memory care units, 65 nursing units

Sunrise of Dublin, 4175 Stoneridge Ln., Dublin; 614-524-5654, sunriseseniorliving.com 56 assisted living units, 34 memory care units Sunrise of Gahanna, 775 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna; 614-524-5662, sunriseseniorliving.com 23 assisted living units, 27 memory care units Village at Westerville Retirement Center, 215 Huber Village Blvd., Westerville; 614-8823782, villageatwesterville.com 48 assisted living units, 77 independent living units Walnut Crossing, 311 Professional Pkwy., Marysville; 937-340-4461, meridiansenior.com

Wesley Ridge Retirement Community, 2225 Taylor Park Dr., Reynoldsburg; 614-7590023, thewesleycommunities.com 60 assisted living units, 100 independent living units, 40 memory care units, 24 nursing units Wesley Woods at New Albany, 4588 Wesley Woods Blvd., New Albany; 614-656-4100, thewesleycommunities.com 16 assisted living units, 73 independent living units, 20 memory care units, 16 nursing units West Park Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care, 1700 Heinzerling Dr., Columbus; 614-274-4222, macintoshcompany.com 100 memory care/nursing units

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Wexner Heritage House, 1151 College Ave., Columbus; 614-559-5500, whv.org 115 nursing units Whetstone Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, 3710 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 614-457-1100, macintoshcompany.com 60 assisted living units, 145 nursing units Windsorwood Place, 255 Browns Ln., Coshocton; 740-623-4600, abbingtononline.com 50 assisted living units The Woodlands of Columbus, 5380 E. Broad St., Columbus; 866-886-0819, capitalsenior.com 93 assisted living units, 17 memory care units The Worthington, 1201 Riva Ridge Ct., Gahanna; 614-705-0721, holidaytouch.com 134 independent living units Worthington Christian Village, 165 Highbluffs Blvd., Columbus; 614-846-6076, wcv.org 38 assisted living units, 107 independent living units, 50 nursing units

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FINDING BALANCE

Staci McCool, yoga instructor and owner of Bluespot Yoga, which is opening a new studio in Bexley, provides some personal tips to living a balanced life.

What is the healthiest thing you do for yourself every day? I have a homemade smoothie. A few times a week I make a large batch and divide it into mason jars.

I jam pack the blender with spinach, avocado, blueberries, chia seeds and anything else around that I know is good for me. So, no matter how hectic the day, I know in that one mason jar I have a day’s worth of fruits and veggies.

What is the top health and fitness advice that you offer? Without hesitation it is to have two (if you’re lucky three) nonnegotiables per week. Your non-negotiable items mean you never make an excuse: You are worthless to everyone if you don’t take care of yourself. I’m fortunate that my job is fitness and I get to practice yoga every day.

But for someone like my husband, fitting in his workouts can be tough. So I help to support his non-negotiables every Tuesday and Thursday night while he does crossfit.

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Why did you start doing yoga? In my mid20s, I started dealing with severe anxiety.

I became a hermit crab because I didn’t know how to cope. Someone suggested yoga so I gave a few classes a try, but then I tried a Hot 26 class and the rest is history. I walked into a 105-degree room and thought of nothing else for 90 minutes. I knew my life had changed forever, and I now see it as my purpose to share that message.