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WeekDAY Warrior We often talk about injuries related to the “weekend warrior” lifestyle, but orthopedic injuries aren’t confined to the weekend. In fact, your weekday activity – or lack thereof – could be a leading contributor to muscle and joint pain.

On average, the American office worker sits more than 10 hours per day. Most of that time is spent hunched over a desk. Industries such as healthcare and education have other unique physical requirements, such as lifting

LOW BACK PAIN “Some neck and back pain is easily diagnosed and treated, and other times it can be somewhat elusive.

What works for one patient, may not work for another,” says Orthopedic ONE surgeon, Jason Ferrel, MD. “In addition to my role as surgeon, I try to be a partner to my patients and help them establish expectations for recovery and navigate all of their nonoperative options.”

heavy objects or standing for extended periods of time.

Attributing new back pain to that epic tennis match last weekend may add a bit of glamour, but it could be from daily posture habits in the office.

The physician experts at Orthopedic ONE help us understand what’s troubling our backs, knees and shoulders – and most importantly – how to prevent injury so we can survive the week and keep enjoying our weekend fun!

This type of non-specific, shortterm, low back pain is one of the most common conditions I see in office, but can be one of the most challenging to diagnose and treat. It can appear suddenly and without real cause. Symptoms vary from a feeling of numbness, inability to move or even the sensation you’ve been stabbed in the back. You could perform the same task 500 times, and the 501st time could trigger this type of pain.

The good news? Eighty percent of patients with new low back pain will find relief within six weeks.

Treatment: Keep moving and

living a normal life – just stop the offending activity. Treatments may include anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxers, steroid injections, and a range of other options like physical therapy, chiropractic interventions, yoga and massage. My rule of thumb is four weeks. If the treatment has offered no relief, move on. Don’t waste your time and money.

Prevention: Proper form when lifting, correct workstation ergonomics, and most important for long term back health is regular exercise to strengthen your back and core.

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Let’s face it, fashion often takes precedent over function in the footwear department. So, how much damage are we doing to our feet when we say yes to the heels?

Brian Tscholl, MD, weighs in.

Can footwear cause injury?

Yes, I see a lot of injuries related to footwear. Some examples include young athletes with growing bones getting used to wearing cleats, minimalist or barefoot runners (this type of footwear is often associated with stress fractures if an athlete does not ease into wearing them), walkers and hikers who wear poor fitting low tops or hiking boots and ladies wearing high fashion heels that squish their toes in the front or are the wrong size.

What kinds of conditions are worsened by footwear selection?

Bunions, arthritis, tendonitis, stress fractures and ankle sprains.

Ditch the heels?

To quote my partner, Dr. Scott Van Aman, “High heels should be an occasional shoe, not an everyday shoe.” When a woman chooses to wear high heels what is most important is finding a shoe that fits properly and does not cause instability.

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““The goal of any shoulder treatment is to help patients return to normal life and continue to enjoy favorite activities like golf, tennis, weightlifting and Crossfit,” says Orthopedic ONE surgeon, Jeffrey Backes, MD. “After making the appropriate diagnosis, I work to personalize a treatment program to keep patients active and pain free.”

“The knee is one of the largest joints in our bodies, and quite literally, supports most of our daily activity,” says Orthopedic ONE surgeon, Vivek Sahai, MD. “Knee pain or degeneration has a profound affect on our quality of life. It’s a privilege to help my patients return to the things they love.”

Subacromial impingement/bursitis, is the most common cause of shoulder pain, followed by injuries to the rotator cuff, biceps and AC joint. It is typically a combination of inflammation of the bursae, which overlies the rotator cuff, and compression between the rotator cuff tendons and bony parts of the shoulder (including bone spurs).

Frequently a subtle onset, it is exacerbated by repetitive overhead motions. While strength is preserved, there is pain with lifting overhead and often pain at night.

Treatment: Conservative treatment is typically all that is required and may include physical therapy, some activity modifications, NSAIDS and possibly injections. Surgery is rarely needed, and most patients return to normal activity within a few weeks after starting treatment.

Prevention: Proper lifting form and stretching to improve mobility can help, but if pain is preventing you from doing your job or enjoying your favorite activities, talk to your physician. Most shoulder problems can be addressed with individualized conservative care.

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As you slide into your 30s, and especially into your 40s and 50s, you may begin to feel the effects of early wear and tear on your joints in the form of arthritis. A soccer injury in your youth followed by high impact activity like running can lead to arthritis. Weight and inactivity also put us at greater risk to develop arthritis. While joint pain can be downright painful, there is a lot we can do today to alleviate pain and keep you active.

Treatment: Conservative options for early onset arthritis include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and steroid or other injections. When conservative methods no longer provide relief from pain and you are unable to work or enjoy regular activities, your physician can discuss your surgical options, including same-day total joint replacement.

Prevention: While there isn’t much that can be done to prevent arthritis, there is a lot you can do to slow its progression. It is important to remain active, but a switch to lower impact activity like swimming and cycling can ease pain and prevent further wear and tear.

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GENOME RESEARCH Nationwide Children’s Hospital is leading the world when it comes to pediatric genome research.

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FITNESS FUN AND FLUBS Here’s what happens when one writer decides to try new fitness techniques.

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GENDER IDENTITY Suicide rates skyrocket among teens who are struggling with gender identity issues, and a Dublin teenager talks about his journey.

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Fitness Fun and Flubs ✚ trends For eating Well ✚ Help For transgender teens

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12 KIDS AND TECH What experts recommend for today’s digitally sophisticated kids

62 DRINKS WITH BENEFITS Research shows some interesting perks to drinking wine, beer and spirits.

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18 WHAT’S BEST FOR BABY? From sleeping to car seats, here are the current trends for bringing up baby.

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Welcome to the first issue of Columbus Monthly Health, your definitive guide to healthy living in Central Ohio. We hope you will keep this issue around for the entire year to help you find the best health care providers in the region.

Inside, you’ll find lists of top doctors, dentists and chiropractors in the area, as named by their peers. Additionally, we’ve provided a comprehensive guide to health care and senior living facilities in Central Ohio.

But more than that, we’ve taken a close look at some of the most relevant health challenges in Central Ohio as we enter 2018. You’ll find an emotional mother’s story about the opioid epidemic, a feature about the challenge of gender identity and how health care providers are treating it in teens, the latest from Ohio State University’s cancer researchers and an update on breakthrough pediatric genome research being performed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Advice about Digital Kids The American Academy of Pediatrics and others are concerned about access.

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Kids are making connections.

“At present, 76 percent of teenagers use at least one social media site. Although Facebook remains the most popular social media site, teenagers do not typically commit to just one social media platform; more than 70 percent maintain a ‘social media portfolio’ of several selected sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.”

—American Academy of Pediatrics, “Media Use in School-Aged Children and Adolescents”

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—Shirley Cramer, United Kingdom Royal Society of Public Health

BOTTOM LINE:

“Social media has provided expanding opportunities for marketers and advertisers to adapt their messages to reach millions of children and teenagers. These newer forms of media may broaden the types of products and behaviors to which children and adolescents are exposed.”

—AAP, “Children and Adolescents and Digital Media”

Social media is a volatile place for teenagers to express themselves. On one hand, they can create content and network; on the other, they are also exposed to inappropriate target marketing or subject matter. Children under 13 should not use social media. Parents should have passwords and monitor messaging of any child under 18.

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“Social media has become a space in which we form and build relationships, shape self-identity, express ourselves, and learn about the world around us; it is intrinsically linked to mental health.”

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MOBILE PHONES AND IPADS More media for infants and kids.

“At present, approximately three-quarters of teenagers own a smartphone, 24 percent of adolescents describe themselves as ‘constantly connected’ to the internet and 50 percent report feeling ‘addicted’ to their phones.”

“Child characteristics also may influence how much media children consume: excessive television viewing is more likely in infants and toddlers with a difficult temperament or self-regulation problems, and toddlers with social-emotional delays are more likely to be given a mobile device to calm them down.”

—AAP, “Children and Adolescents and Digital Media”

“Discourage screen media exposure for children up to 18 months except for video chatting.”

—AAP, “Media and Young Minds”

“Heavy parent use of mobile devices is associated with fewer verbal and nonverbal interactions between parents and children and may be associated with more parentchild conflict.”

—AAP, “Media and Young Minds”

—AAP, “Media and Young Minds”

“Most 2-year-olds used mobile devices on a daily basis and most of the 1-year-olds assessed (92.2 percent) had already used a mobile device.”

—AAP, “Children and Adolescents and Digital Media”

EXPERTS SAY: “Families should proactively think about their children’s media use and talk with children about it, because too much media use can mean that children don’t have enough time during the day to play, study, talk or sleep. What’s most important is that parents be their child’s ‘media mentor.’ That means teaching them how to use it as a tool to create, connect and learn.”

—Dr. Jenny Radesky, lead author of “Media and Young Minds”

“It is the mini-moments of disconnection, when parents are too focused on their own devices and screens, that dilute the parent-child relationship. Tech can give your children more information than you can, and it doesn’t have your values. It won’t be sensitive to your child’s personality, and it won’t answer his question in a developmentally appropriate way.”

— Clinical psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair, co-author of “The Big Disconnect”

BOTTOM LINE:

With research still being done, parents should be selective when using smartphones and tablets as babysitters. Children today are being raised in an era of personalized media experiences. Parents should understand their roles in teaching and modeling appropriate media use and developing a family media plan.

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HEALTH BEAT: Advice about Digital Kids

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More TV may mean more aggression.

“A recent study found that TV hours among school-aged children have decreased in the past decade for children younger than 8 years.

However, among children aged 8 years and older, average daily TV time remains over 2 hours per day. TV viewing also has changed over the past decade, with content available via streaming or social media sites, such as YouTube and Netflix.”

—AAP, “Media Use in School-Aged Children and Adolescents”

“The evolution of media from traditional to newer forms of digital media in the past decade has resulted in changes in the patterns of media use. For example, in 1970, children began to regularly watch TV at 4 years of age, whereas today, children begin interacting with digital media at 4 months of age.”

—AAP, “Children and Adolescents and Digital Media”

EXPERTS SAY:

—AAP, “Children and Adolescents and Digital Media”

BOTTOM LINE:

“Well-designed television programs, such as ‘Sesame Street,’ can improve cognitive, literacy and social outcomes for children 3 to 5 years of age and continue to create programming that addresses evolving child health and developmental needs.”

- AAP, “Media and Young Minds”

“Some media can have educational value for children starting at around 18 months of age, but it’s critically important that this be high-quality programming, such as the content offered by ‘Sesame Workshop’ and PBS. Parents of young children should watch media with their child, to help children understand what they are seeing.”

— AAP, “American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use”

Parents should limit TV time and use programming as opportunities to interact with their children to help them understand what they are seeing.

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“TV has been used as an ‘electronic babysitter’ for decades, but recent evidence suggests that excessive media use is more likely in infants and toddlers with a ‘difficult’ temperament or selfregulation problems.”

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TEXTING AND TEENS Typical teens text a lot.

“An estimated 12 percent of youth aged 10 to 19 years [old] have sent a sexual photo to someone else.”

— AAP, “Media Use in School-Aged Children and Adolescence”

“Some 88 percent of teens have or have access to cellphones or smartphones and 90 percent of those teens with phones exchange texts. A typical teen sends and receives 30 texts per day.”

—Pew Research Center, “Teens, Social Media & Technology”

EXPERTS SAY: “Texting no longer is limited to cellular phone systems but can be facilitated by messaging apps, such as Kik or WhatsApp.” —AAP, “Children and Adolescents and Digital Media”

“Model active parenting by establishing a family home use plan for all media.

As part of the plan, enforce a mealtime and bedtime ‘curfew’ for media devices, including cell phones.”

—AAP, “Children, Adolescents, and the Media”

“As to the drawbacks of communicating by text and email, Dr. [Catherine] SteinerAdair noted that we don’t hear tone of voice, or see the impact of our words on the other person. And this has been linked to a drop in empathy and failure to develop social/emotional skills in this generation of adolescents.”

—The Child Mind Institute, “Are Our Kids Tech Addicts?”

BOTTOM LINE:

Monitoring a teenager’s text messages and mobile messaging apps may be impossible, but having interactive conversations with children, as well as demonstrating good values, will help keep them from being at risk.

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Dr. Samantha Jaglowski reviews the results of a clinical trial for CAR-T therapy at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James. More than half of lymphoma patients in the trial achieved remission with CAR-T after traditional cancer treatments were unsuccessful.

New Treatments Take Aim at Cancer Several new cancer treatments entering the market could eventually push traditional surgery, radiation and chemotherapy into the background when it comes to optimal care for cancer patients.

“New treatments are being researched and developed, making it a very exciting time,” says Dr. Samantha Jaglowski, an oncologist and hematologist at Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James.

While surgery, radiation and chemotherapy have been refined and improved over the years, “we have many more options today that are not only effective, but may have considerably fewer toxic effects,” explains Dr. David Liebner, assistant professor at OSU’s departments of internal medicine and biomedical informatics.

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on a genetic understanding of a patient’s disease, according to the National Cancer Institute. Targeted treatments have been around for a while, although research over the last decade or so has led to a proliferation of new therapies.

“Hormone therapy, such as tamoxifen for breast cancer, was one of the earliest targeted therapies,” says Liebner. Targeted therapies work by interfering with and blocking specific molecules involved in the growth, progression and spread of cancer.

They can also be used in conjunction with other treatments.

“In healthy cells, the genes that control their growth are very tightly regulated and are turned on or off depending on the situation. In cancer cells, genetic mutations can occur which lead to certain growth factors being active all the time,” he explains.

The result is a “runaway growth of cancer cells in the body,” adds Liebner.

Targeted therapies differ from standard chemotherapies, which kill all rapidly

dividing normal and cancerous cells in the body. Radiation also kills normal and cancerous cells, but only in the localized area being treated.

While the theory behind targeted therapies appears straightforward, their implementation is not. When, or even if, they can be used “depends upon the genetic makeup of a person’s cancer,” Liebner continues, as well as the type of cancer being treated.

“Targeted therapies are more effective for some cancers than others.”

Patients being evaluated for targeted therapies will frequently undergo a panel of tests to determine whether such therapies might be beneficial. Along with looking to see if certain growth factors in cancer cells are overexpressed—which means that too many copies of a protein or other substance are being made—tests will also check for certain mutations that could be present in cancer genes. Choosing a drug that blocks the growth factors of specific mutations is key, explains Liebner.

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Like targeted therapy, immunotherapy— which uses a person’s immune system to fight cancer—is only effective on certain types of cancers and can be used in combination with other cancer treatments. An increasingly important option, immunotherapy can be used in a couple of different ways, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Some types of immunotherapy provide a very general boost to the body’s immune system, while others help train the immune system to attack cancer cells.

Among the promising immunotherapies is CAR-T therapy for leukemia. Part of an emerging immunotherapy approach called adoptive cell transfer, CAR-T therapy was the first gene-based immunotherapy to be approved by the FDA in August 2017. “We actually remove normal immune cells from the body and modify them so they will seek and destroy the cancer cells” when they are returned to the patient’s body a few weeks later, explains Liebner.

While it is already used to treat children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, “we expect that approval for adults with certain types of lymphomas will also be coming very soon,” says Jaglowski.

Studies of CAR-T found that it “offers remission to about one-third of the sickest patients,” allowing them to live full, normal lives, explains Jaglowski. Side effects can be severe, however. Among other things, they may include cytokine-release syndrome, a potentially life-threatening reaction for which an FDA-designated treatment has been approved.

Side effects from targeted therapies tend to be milder, ranging from diarrhea and skin

BREAKING GROUND In October 2016, Dr. John Byrd, chair of leukemia research and hematology division director at the The James, was named co-principal investigator for “Beat AML,” a first-of-its-kind clinical trial and collaboration between leukemia researchers, biopharmaceutical companies and Foundation Medicine, a genomics information company.

The study is aimed at advancing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an often-fatal cancer. Comprehensive genomic profiling is used to match the trial to the patient, depending upon the type of AML they have, explains Dr. Samantha Jaglowski, an oncologist and hematologist at the The James. Patients are then assigned an investigational drug or drug combination best suited to attack the specific molecular mutations of their type of leukemia.

and hair problems to liver issues and high blood pressure. Patients need to be carefully monitored to not only make sure therapies are working, but also to ensure prompt treatment for potential reactions. Now more than ever, “a good oncologist also has to be a navigator,” notes Liebner.

Targeted therapies are also available for several types of cancer including brain, kidney, pancreatic and prostate cancers, leukemia and lymphoma, as well as the following: • Breast and stomach cancer. About one in five breast cancers and, in certain

cases, stomach cancers have too much of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). Medications include: trastuzumab (Herceptin), pertuzumab (Perjeta), ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla, also known as TDM-1) and others.

• Colorectal cancer. Although colorectal cancers often produce too much of the epidermal growth factor receptor protein, which can be blocked by targeted therapies, certain mutations inhibit their effectiveness. One culprit, the KRAS gene mutation, which controls tumor growth and spread, is found in about 40 percent of colorectal cancers. “There is currently no targeted therapy for KRAS, although we are working on it,” says Liebner.

Therapies include: cetuximab (Erbitux), panitumumab (Vectibix), bevacizumab (Avastin) and others.

• Lung cancer. “With lung cancer, a number of growth factors may be present,” which may complicate finding the precise treatment, explains Liebner. Targeted therapies may successfully block the EGFR protein as well as mutations in the ALK and ROS genes. Options include: bevacizumab (Avastin), crizotinib (Xalkori), erlotinib (Tarceva), gefitinib (Iressa) and many others.

• Skin cancer (melanoma). About half of melanomas also have a mutation in the BRAF gene, so targeted therapies can “work well as long as certain other mutations or cancers aren’t present,” says Liebner. Targeted therapies include: ipilimumab (Yervoy), vemurafenib (Zelboraf) and others. ✚

CAR-T therapy uses a patient’s own cells, which are retrained in a laboratory to recognize markers on the surface of cancer cells, then attack and kill those specific cells. It is now approved by the FDA to treat an aggressive form of lymphoma.

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What’s Best for Baby?

New trends for your child’s health and safety When it comes to parenting, nothing is as important as the health and safety of your child. As new information and updates become available for everything from nursing to car safety, stay up to speed on what’s best for baby. —Jillian Span Hofbauer SAFE SLEEP To reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related causes of infant death, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies sleep safest alone, on their backs, in a crib without any objects, bumper pads or loose bedding such as pillows and blankets. They also recommend that infants share a bedroom (not the same sleeping surface) with parents for at least the first six months, ideally the entire first year.

RULES OF NURSING According to the AAP, caffeine consumption, including coffee, tea or soda, is acceptable in moderation while breastfeeding.

If mothers are drinking alcoholic beverages, they should consume them after nursing or after expressing milk, and then allow at least two hours per drink before the next breastfeeding or pumping session.

EQUIPMENT Nationwide Children’s Hospital recommends that parents avoid baby walkers, which can lead to head injuries and broken arms and legs. Instead, opt for stationary activity centers, playpens and baby swings.

If you already own a baby walker, remove the wheels for improved safety.

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CAR SAFETY Infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat from birth until up to 3 years old or when they reach the highest weight or height allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Dress baby in thinner layers of clothing while in the car seat and avoid accessories such as baby mirrors, sun shade screens and hanging toys that can interfere with protection in the case of an accident.

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HEALTH BEAT

Power Foods New trends for healthy eating Four new healthy-eating trends are nutrientpacked powerhouses that can make your day—or maybe even your life. This year’s hottest trends include a spice that has been around for centuries, a vegetable that grows in abundance in the sea and a couple of food favorites that have taken on fresh forms. —Ana Piper

LEGUME PASTA

Used in sushi and other cuisines across Asia, Europe and the Caribbean islands, seaweed has found its way into the American diet and will grow in importance in coming years.

Seaweed is rich in vitamins and is a particularly good source of vitamin K, which assists with blood clotting. It’s also power-packed with minerals, including calcium and iron. And it’s low in calories, too. One cup is typically under 20 calories.

Dating back many centuries, Chinese medicine prescribed seaweed as a treatment for almost every ailment. More recent studies link seaweed to protection from heavy-hitting diseases such as cancers and cardiovascular illnesses.

In a study by the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy, it is noted that sea lettuce, a common green algae seaweed, has specific preventive qualities. “We now have scientific evidence that this seaweed raises the body’s antioxidant defense system and therefore might prevent a number of diseases, including cancer,” wrote Hendrik Luesch, an associate professor of medicinal chemistry at UF. To integrate seaweed into your diet beyond sushi, add it to soups, salads, sandwiches and smoothies. Dried seaweed can be found in most grocery stores, but with its status as the new kale, watch for more frequent appearances soon.

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These pastas vary in shape and color, depending on the legume used—lentils, chickpeas, black beans or others. As an added bonus, almost all legume-based pastas are gluten-free.

A study in the National Institutes of Health’s U.S. National Library of Medicine notes, “The promising nutritional quality of legume pasta, notably their richness in protein and fibers and their potential low glycemic index, could be of interest to expand the range of gluten-free cereal pasta available on the market today.”

Legume pasta is cooked the same way as traditional wheat-based varieties. Then toss with your choice of sauce, proteins and vegetables to create an easy meal.

TURMERIC Turmeric has been around for thousands of years, but it recently has received special recognition. Studies have proven that curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is loaded with health benefits that protect against arthritis, Alzheimer’s, cancer and depression.

“Curcumin is also a powerful antioxidant,” according to an alternative medicine guide published by the University of Maryland Medical Center. “Antioxidants scavenge molecules in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA and even cause cell death. Antioxidants can fight free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.”

Turmeric is most commonly found in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking as the spice in many curry dishes, but now can be found in turmeric teas, shots and golden milk—an ancient beverage that blends milk, turmeric and sweetener. With its peppery flavor, grated turmeric root—found at local grocery stores—can be added to eggs, vegetables, soups and even smoothies. Be forewarned about its yellow staining effect on counters and such.

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Do you love the hearty texture of pasta, but not the carbs? Legume-based pastas have hit the scene and are packed with significantly more protein and fiber than traditional wheat-based varieties.

SMOOTHIE AND ACAI BOWLS Move over smoothies—the latest trend to pack in your daily fruit and veggie requirement is now smoothie or acai bowls. Although smoothies are a great on-the-go meal, bowls provide a healthy alternative meant to be consumed at a slower pace.

Bowls are made from a thicker smoothie base and then topped with assorted ingredients including fruit, seeds, peanut butter, oats, granola or other items. As long as you keep the smoothie toppings in proportion with the serving size, you’ll have a satisfying and nutrient-packed meal.

“The bowl promotes variety in the form of toppings, such as nuts, seeds and fruit,” says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered dietician with the Cleveland Clinic. “You end up with a combination of protein and fiber that leaves you feeling full without an intense spike in blood sugar.”

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HEALTH BEAT

Facial Fillers Options proliferate to decrease signs of aging.

Popular facial fillers such as Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and Belotero each offer different benefits, addressing a wide variety of concerns from lines and wrinkles to sagging skin. Whether you want to lift, add volume, refine or define, non-surgical injectable treatments are customizable based on a person’s concern and their age.

“It’s nice having a lot more options than we used to,” says Dr. James D. McMahan of Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Surgery. While Botox is generally used in the upper face, in the forehead and between the eyebrows, many of the other injectable fillers are used in the lower face.

Some of the most popular Juvederm products include Voluma, often used for patients in their 30s, 40s and 50s to restore age-related volume loss in the cheeks. Juvederm Ultra XC is used for lip fullness and to soften the appearance of nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Volbella is used for lips and to smooth vertical lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, while Vollure XC fills nasolabial folds and marionette lines in younger patients or is used as a maintenance treatment.

Restylane can be used for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and nose, and Belotero is often used for lip augmentation and under the eyes.

The average syringe of filler ranges from $450 to $1,000 depending on the skin concern and areas treated, says Dr. Carol Clinton, founder and medical director of Timeless Skin Solutions. “A good baseline to start erasing lines, wrinkles and restore volume is one syringe per decade of life.”

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after they occur. “One thing that we recommend patients do is to avoid taking things that are going to thin blood [seven to 10 days prior to treatment],” says McMahan.

This includes aspirin, vitamin E, ibuprofen, fish oil supplements and non-steroidal, antiinflammatory drugs.

To minimize any side effects, ice the area with a cold compress before and

after treatment, take a bromelain supplement, drink pineapple juice and use Arnica cream three days prior to treatment, advises Clinton.

“As with any type of cosmetic procedure, it is important to get treated by an experienced provider,” she says. “If you are afraid of looking overdone and unnatural, start slow—more filler can always be added.” ✚

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NEW AND APPROVED

A new, non-surgical skin tightening device has been recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FaceTite, used for facial tightening of the skin in the cheeks, along the jaw line and in the neck, and BodyTite, used for treating the abdomen, under arms, thighs, flanks and breasts, each offer patients results without the need for incisions, general anesthetics and extensive recovery times.

“It’s really a new twist on technology that we have used in surgery for a number of years,” says facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Sullivan. (He and his wife Dr. Christine Sullivan, a body and breast plastic surgeon, own the Sullivan Centre.)

The FaceTite and BodyTite devices deliver radiofrequency by heating the skin, causing a contraction and shortening of the skin that produces results comparable to a surgical procedure. Suitable for patients in their mid-30s to mid-60s, the procedure costs about 60 percent of what a surgical procedure would cost with results that last about four to five years. While patients may experience some swelling afterward, most patients are back to their normal activities within a day or two, says Sullivan.

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very day, in a glasswalled building on the northwest corner of Livingston and Parsons avenues, investigators sift through mountains of information in pristine, sun-splashed laboratories, probing deeply into complex data sequences, seeking answers to an array of puzzling, life-changing mysteries.

Here, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, is one of the first ventures into pediatric personalized genomic medicine for children’s hospitals anywhere in the world. The work, executed by scientific sleuths at the hospital’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM), is both critical and cutting edge. The hospital’s lab-to-bedside approach involves genetic researchers who are helping physicians diagnose and track down treatment for perplexing diseases that beset their young patients.

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These medical detectives examine, analyze and compare 3 billion data points in a patient’s genome, the genetic blueprint that makes an individual unique. (A genome is the complete set of a person’s DNA, including all of the genes. Each genome is like an operating system in a computer—it includes all of the information needed to build and maintain the system.)

Gaining access to this raw material of life can reveal root causes for many childhood diseases; thus, physicians, scientists and clinical geneticists in the IGM search exhaustively for the invisible-to-the-nakedeye markers that might lead to answers.

“Nationwide Children’s is all about family-centered care and cancer and other diseases that affect the whole family,” says Dr. Julie Gastier-Foster, the senior director of the IGM and vice chair of laboratory genetics in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. “We’re moving toward a time when all cancer samples will be [studied for their genomic make-up], but for now it is limited to those with recurrence or who aren’t responding to therapy or treatment.”

“I believe genomics can impact nearly every treatment for kids and their families,” says Dr. Richard Wilson, the executive director of the IGM. “You are starting to see patients given new treatment opportunities, with fewer side effects and more effective [care], and that is making a difference.”

The hospital opened the IGM after bringing on board Wilson and another internationally renowned genomic researcher in 2016, Elaine Mardis, IGM’s co-executive director. Like Wilson, Mardis came from Washington University-St. Louis. Both researchers worked on the groundbreaking Human Genome Project, which finished mapping the entire human genome in 2003.

“Genomics is a single word, but it embodies a multitude of different areas of expertise to really make it happen, and that is one thing that attracted us here,” Mardis says.

“This is really team science. We sensed all members of the team we needed were basically here, and they were very supportive of bringing genomics into the realm of diagnostic medicine.”

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The result is a team of researchers and physicians that is opening new pathways for medical diagnosis, helping to advance care in ways that could allow for precise, individualized treatment for all patients. “The challenge is analyzing the massive amounts of information that come from genetic sequencing, and that is basically an IT challenge,” says Dr. John Barnard, president of the hospital’s Research Institute. “The key is in our ability to be innovative.”

Today, Nationwide Children’s is the leading innovator for genomic pediatric healthcare.

MAPPING HUMAN GENES Genomic research has accelerated since teams of international scientists finished mapping out the entire human genome almost 15 years ago, but exploration of this medical frontier is still wide open. In the lab, scientists run a process called sequencing—think of it as the reverse engineering of a genome—in which they labor to identify the precise order of the nucleotides within a DNA molecule.

Investigators are searching for any alterations in the four building blocks of a gene, known as As, Cs, Gs or Ts, the chemical subunits that make up a patient’s DNA. Those findings are compared against the model human genome plotted out in 2003.

Finding mutations leads to the discovery of the causes of diseases, which in turn can lead to potential treatments. This is no easy task.

It’s like trying to align the entire text of two encyclopedias.

Dr. Peter White, senior director of the genome informatics group, and his team developed computational technology that they named Churchill, with a nod to White’s British heritage. This relatively new technology can efficiently analyze a person’s genome, seeking disease-causing variants, in less than two hours at a cost of about $2,000.

This research has come a long way. Consider that prior to 2003, it took 20 labs, 15 years and about $1 billion to sequence the first human genome.

Churchill, using complex algorithms, gathers the massive data and efficiently distributes it across multiple computers. “When you get multiple computers to work on chunks of data analysis simultaneously, you can get answers much faster,” says White.

Although Churchill is now standard technology at the IGM, it was tested and used in research prior to this year. In 2015, Nationwide Children’s used this technology, along with its comprehensive team of scientists, physicians and genetic clinicians, to claim victory in the international CLARITY Undiagnosed Challenge. The Manton Center for Orphan Disease Research at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School hosted the challenge.

The competition involved 26 leading genomics teams from seven countries.

Teams were charged with interpreting DNA sequences for five different families whose medical conditions could not be diagnosed, despite numerous visits to doctors, an array of tests and other genetic studies. Nationwide Children’s, unanimously chosen as the winner by a panel of independent judges, was the only team from a pediatric hospital.

“This validated what we were doing and that we were using the right approaches to do this by bringing together clinicians and researchers to tackle these medical challenges,” White says.

Churchill was patented and is now licensed, with software and a web-based platform that allows any lab to upload data and run genome analysis, White says.

UNLOCKING DISEASES Every day, the researchers at Nationwide Children’s inch closer to finding answers that may result in big medical advances for pediatric care around the world. Their work may eventually result in the successful treatment of a variety of diseases.

Barnard says adding Mardis and Wilson to the hospital’s team of genomic researchers was key to the hospital’s advances. “Their ideas and our support embodied the IGM, which houses state-of-the-art equipment and the nation’s best talent, all together in a seamless community,” Barnard says. “It’s unique in a way that other institutions have not yet been able to accomplish.”

“We are sequencing more and more kids, and the speed part is important,” White adds. “When we can isolate DNA from tumors and rapidly do sequencing and

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The Institute for Genomic Medicine’s research team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital includes, clockwise from left rear: Richard Wilson, Peter White, Elaine Mardis, Dr. John A. Barnard and Julie M. Gastier-Foster.

analysis with the goal of identifying markers, it can help clinicians determine the best treatment for patients.”

Of course, none of this work would have been possible had scientists not plotted out the entire human genome in 2003, and the work done by Wilson and Mardis. Mardis, who describes herself as a “tech geek,” coordinated and directed small teams of molecular biologists and engineers on the Human Genome Project.

“We couldn’t interpret this data today, because of its complexity in size, if we didn’t have the human genome reference to lay it on,” Mardis says. “That was the scaffolding.

It’s the Rosetta Stone of how to interpret now what we call the next generation sequencing data, which is this new technology.”

Even in those early days, it was clear this journey of discovery would be propelled by data, an element no less important today.

“We had to have software and mechanical engineers to build things that didn’t exist, to manage all of this information. It became the infrastructure,” Wilson recalls.

Big data plays a major role for sure, but the look and action within the laboratories has changed significantly over 15 years. On a recent Monday morning, it was tranquil in one brightly lit lab in Nationwide Children’s Research III building. Only a couple of people moved through the aisles, surrounded by shelves stacked with vibrant red, purple and green bins and containers, as well as small machinery and computers.

“In the early days of the genomic project, you would walk into a lab and see all these cool robotics and computer processors

and drives, with flashing lights and lots of noises,” Wilson says. “It’s pretty chill now.

A lot of it has been miniaturized, and now we do everything on the computer cloud, which is a powerful advance.”

Speed has become the norm, too, as researchers examine more DNA at a much faster pace through flow cells, which resemble dark-lined microscope slides. “When Elaine and I first started to do data sequencing, we would sequence about four little pieces of DNA at a time and it took us about a day and a half to get data out of that,” Wilson says.

“Now, with the flow cells we use, there are hundreds of millions of little pieces of data, and they are all being sequenced.”

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Samples are taken for genome research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. for genomic medicine, says Chad Jester, president of the Nationwide Foundation.

“We already had a relationship with the hospital and they approached us about an additional investment,” Jester says.

“Genomics is going to be a game-changer for medicine in moving forward, starting with the identification of disease or any other type of malady a child may have.”

Dr. Tim Cripe, division chief for Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplants, agrees that in the near future, genomic medicine will be essential as “best practice” medicine. He compares the creation of and results coming out of the IGM as someone turning on a light in a previously dark room.

“Before the IGM, when initial therapies for patients failed, any other therapies we might try were essentially shots in the

dark,” Cripe says. “Now, for each of these patients we are able to determine if there is a genetic Achilles heel that we can attack to help treat their cancer.”

While much work lies ahead, the IGM opens up new avenues for discovery in understanding how mutated cells work and subvert normal cells, he says.

Scientists are making progress every day, but Wilson says he is not sure if it will ever move fast enough. “For a cancer patient, we can turn around an answer in a few weeks, but we’d like to be able to turn around answers much faster for a new baby in intensive care with difficulties of one type or another that physicians can’t get a handle on,” he says. “We’d like to have that answer in 24 hours or less, but the technology is not quite there yet.” ✚

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Because cancer is the “low-hanging fruit of genomics,” Wilson says, the IGM focuses much of its efforts on diagnosing that disease and seeking new treatments. But researchers also are looking at congenital heart disease, the most common type of birth defect, as well as neonatal care and the causes of preterm births.

Since arriving, Mardis and Wilson have zeroed in on brain cancers, because it is a recurring issue and the leading cause of cancer deaths among children.

“Oftentimes even that second reoccurrence [of a tumor] is removed by surgery because there is a chance it can be cured,” Mardis says.

“So we can compare and contrast the before and after and learn a lot about the mutations by virtue of having those samples to study.”

Dr. Jeffrey Leonard, Nationwide Children’s chief of neurosurgery, who previously worked with Mardis and Wilson at Washington University, says great strides are being made in understanding brain cancer.

“This allows us to diagnose tumors and shrink them if we’re able to find FDAapproved drugs specific to the tumors,” Leonard says. “They are translating what they find in the lab into the clinic. We now have the potential to personalize treatments and hopefully improve the prognosis with this life-threatening disorder.”

All of this work requires significant financial resources. “If you want to build a genomic medical program and want it to be great, it ain’t cheap,” says Wilson.

The hospital doesn’t typically disclose capital investments, but a DNA sequencer costs about $750,000, and the IGM has three.

And because genomic science is still relatively new, insurance companies have been reluctant to commit, Mardis says.

“You need to have the clinical benefit evidence for the insurance companies to really address the question, ‘Why is it this kid who gets this testing better off than the kid who did not?’” Mardis says. “That takes some numbers and evidence. At the end of the day you have to provide the data for them to be convinced of the health economy benefit.”

So, for now, the hospital relies on philanthropy to fund this innovative work. The Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund, which has supported several key clinical and research efforts in heart health, neonatology and injury prevention, has answered the call with $40 million. More than half of that money has been earmarked

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N U F S S E FITN S B U L F D AN HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED WHEN ONE WRITER DITCHED HER TREADMILL AND TRIED SOME NEW TECHNIQUES

BY TAYLOR SWOPE

It is not easy to find a fitness routine and stick with it. But when you do, it makes stepping outside your comfort zone a little intimidating. Below is my account of exploring several types of new classes, in my effort to find a more engaging, exciting, fun way to stay fit. Anything has to be better than the treadmill, right?

TORNADO DAYS AT AN ORANGETHEORY Earlier this year, I finally signed up for a class at Orangetheory Fitness, a popular nationwide chain with celebrity spokespeople like Olympian Lolo Jones and Baltimore Ravens player Justin Tucker. Group training has been a growing fitness trend in recent years, but I have always been skeptical because I do not particularly enjoy working out with strangers, and these classes are fairly crowded. However, Orangetheory’s promise that its one-hour workout will keep me burning calories for the next 36 hours was all that I needed.

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but I am always happy when I convince myself to go because I know I am getting a great workout.

During the usual Orangetheory workout, every participant wears a heart monitor that connects to a big-screen TV displaying individual stats. The workout is intervalbased, so you shift from running, rowing and weight-lifting exercises during a typical 60-minute class. The goal of the workout is to reach 84 percent of your maximum heart rate for a combined 12 minutes of class. When this happens, something called EPOC, or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, occurs. (This is where the theory comes in.)

In the studio, coaches often refer to this as afterburn, which they claim is what causes you to continue burning calories for up to 36 hours after class. An added value is the “splat points” that are based on your elevated heart rate during a workout. Orangetheory says that if you earn 12 splat points, you achieve the afterburn effect.

For months, I have been desperately avoiding tornado day at Orangetheory.

The usual running, rowing and weight-

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The writer Taylor Swope exercises at Orangetheory in New Albany.

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lifting exercises are all still incorporated.

But everything is at a much faster pace than a typical session. Tornado day includes nine rounds of 60-second bursts at each station. I have seriously never been so tired.

Some studios have tornado days without warning. I’m not entirely sure why, but in my opinion, it’s because they know people like me will see it, keep drinking wine and stay at home with their cat instead of coming to class.

My studio apparently is one of those that likes surprises because I didn’t find out about tornado day until I heard people whispering about it in the hallway before class.

I immediately felt terror, but it would be too obvious if I were to leave at this point.

While tornado day is extremely fast-paced, the coaches help you adjust quickly, and being in a group makes it more fun. That is, if you think exercise is fun.

One tip: I wish I had understood splat points sooner. But don’t beat yourself up if you don’t earn as many splat points as you think you should. If you are in decent cardio shape, your resting heart rate is typically lower so it is more difficult to reach higher zones. (Or maybe that’s just something that makes me feel better about myself.)

For more information, visit orangetheory fitness.com.

YOGA WITH A VIEW My experience with aerial yoga is one I might never repeat. This has nothing to do with the studio where I took the class.

It is a lovely space and the instructor was incredibly patient, especially with those of us who were new.

If you have motion sickness, aerial yoga may not be for you. The studio even tells you that, but I really wanted to try. And, Then it got more challenging. We placed honestly, I enjoyed everything about class the fabric near our tailbones and reached until the upside-down part. up, grabbing the rest of the fabric above When you walk into the studio, there are us. At some point, I had an “oh-my-God” large pieces of tightly secured fabric hangmoment, realizing I was upside ing from the rafters. At the down. The next 10 minutes beginning of class, we started For more information, are a blur; I just remember in Shavasana (the corpse pose) visit yogaonhigh.com. trying to talk myself out of in our hammocks. vomiting and totally giving up It doesn’t look like that much this idea. It was quite the predicament. I fabric, but you can actually lay down and couldn’t wait to get back into the safety can be totally covered with it. Next, we of my hammock. We finally flipped back practiced variations of different stretches to an upright position to end class, and I using the fabric for support and trusting it have never been happier. to support our full weight so we could let go On a positive note, it was really beautiful and “fly,” as we were told. (I like to think watching other people be very vulnerable I was flying, but I was maybe two feet off as they experimented with different movethe ground the entire time.) I truly enjoyed ments. I was envious. this part of class and would do this again.

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Aerial yoga is not for me, but I appreciated the experience, especially when a teacher gave me a ginger candy to settle my stomach.

A woman next to me reminded me to drink a lot of water after class, which I’m sure helped my head feel normal again. Aerial yoga is a beautiful expression of movement. I just learned that I like my feet planted firmly on the ground. But I will never regret trying.

MELTING AWAY AT THE BARRE I signed up for a barre class with a twist at Melt—not the grilled cheese restaurant, but an uptown Westerville studio called Melt Hot Fitness.

I have only been to two barre classes in the past, and one was particularly embarrass-

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Aerial yoga instructor Stella Cornett helps Karl Wagner get into position during an aerial yoga class at Yoga on High.

Cornett gracefully poses during an aerial yoga class.

ing. A barre, for those who might not ever I remembered from my other experiences have endured dance lessons, is a horizontal were similar in my class at Melt, with one bar that one holds onto for stretching or exception: The room was heated to nearly other exercise. My experience involved a 100 degrees. resistance band and my face. We were supIf I am being totally honest, this was one posed to hook the band on our foot and of the more difficult classes I have ever pull for a deep stretch, but all I got was a taken. There were times when I looked huge red mark and a bruised ego when the around the room, hoping to lock eyes with band flew out of my hand and walloped me. someone who could understand my misery.

My nerves were calmed The heat was almost unbearwhen I entered the studio and able for me, probably because For more info, visit melthotfitness.com. the instructor guided me to the I didn’t drink enough water room. Everything I would need that day in preparation. And for class was provided and set up already, the outside temperatures had reached 85 which relieved some of the pressure of being on that particular September day. I’m sure new to this class and studio. that didn’t help.

This experience was definitely better than A few tips if you want to try hot barre: my previous barre classes. The techniques Drink a ton of water the day of class, and

maybe try a class in a more temperate room before diving into heated barre if this type of exercise is new to you. Barre includes a lot of small movements, surprising you with muscle soreness on the next day, so be prepared. Despite this class being very difficult, sometimes you just need to sweat it out.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK SPINNING My typical spin-class routine is to pick a back row bike so no one can see exactly how much I sweat. To my advantage, during glow-in-the-dark spinning, the room is always dark, except for disco lights, so no one can really see anyone else. People seem to be more worried about mastering the

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PADDLEBOARD YOGA I couldn’t wait to tell everyone that I had walked on water. With that, I signed up for a paddleboard yoga class with Aqua Flow Fit, a local company that offers stand-up paddleboard—known as SUP—yoga classes throughout Central Ohio.

You should know that two of the top things that make me nervous are water and yoga. My biggest fear is drowning. And, I am entirely too self-conscious to ever find my Zen during yoga.

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Paddleboard yoga on the Scioto River is a popular class during good weather.

Still, I came to class prepared with sunIn my defense, had I been on land, I screen and an extra change of clothes, would have looked much less awkward. The because I was convinced I would be swimflows—or sequential movements—were not ming in the Scioto. It was a beautiful fall difficult, minus the part about not falling in day. The temperature was warm, so I figured the water. The first half of class was spent at least I wouldn’t freeze if I lost my balance trying to establish balance because I don’t and went for an unexpected swim. really have any, even in a normal situation. I The instructor was great. She walked us finally started doing what I now call halfway through setup and gave us a quick Paddleyoga, once I was fairly certain I wouldn’t boarding 101 class, which I desperately take a nosedive off the board. I would do needed. A very nice man—I forget his name half of a flow and then go immediately into because my anxiety had taken hold at this child’s pose, a restful yoga movement in point—assigned me a paddleboard and which your knees are gathered underneath pushed me into the water. you, your belly lays on your knees and thighs Immediately, I spotted the overachievand you are face-down on the paddleboard. ers, as they immediately stood up and For me, the best part of class was the started paddling, without balend. That’s when we did ShavFor more information, ance issues. I remained firmly asana, also known as corpse visit aquaflowfit.com. seated, trying desperately not pose. A lot of yoga classes end to crash into others around this way, and it is always my me. I tried to make friends with another favorite part. We laid on our backs, arms newbie who pretended to also struggle, outstretched and eyes closed, and floated, but it quickly became clear she was more ensured by our teacher she would keep us advanced than she let on. from drifting too far. Fifteen minutes of this Typically, when you take a SUP yoga made the rest of the struggle totally worth it. class, you are anchored in the water.

This is a serious workout. My thighs were It was my lucky day: We weren’t able to burning for three days after class. find a spot safe enough for everyone to drop anchor, so we did floating paddleTaylor Swope is a freelance writer based board yoga. in Columbus.

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routine and breathing. So in this class they really didn’t care about my sweat.

A confession: I have been taking indoor cycling (also known as spinning) classes at Cycle614 in Grandview for almost three years. I reluctantly signed up for my first class a few years ago after a knee For more information, visit cycle614.com. injury temporarily prevented me from daily jogging. My physical therapist told me I needed a low impact workout and suggested cycling. While spinning is low impact on your joints, muscles, and bones, it is still an intense, full-body workout. I have been to countless classes and am always surprised by how challenged I am, thinking I should have adjusted to the intensity levels at this point.

You should know that I am a creature of habit. I don’t like introducing new things into my workouts, so I was hesitant to sign up for a specialty ride at the studio. I chose the glow-in-the-dark ride because painting my body sounded fun. I arrived at the studio 45 minutes before class to find painting tables set up in the parking lot.

When I checked in, I was given a T-shirt and a goody bag, which was a nice perk since this class is slightly more expensive than a regular session. The parking lot party was fun—it looked like a Jackson Pollock painting when we were done painting our T-shirts. A few of us decided to paint our faces, arms and legs, too.

Inside the ride room, I challenged myself to move out of my usual back row seat to the front row so I could see myself glowing in the mirror. I think the social activity of painting ourselves and our shirts added more motivation and energy to this workout, because the excitement in class was evident. I learned that it can be advantageous and less intimidating to try something a little different in a familiar place.

The best part was realizing all of my sweat was hot pink and orange at the end of class.

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n a sunny fall afternoon, Michael, a transgender 15-year-old from Dublin, and his mother, Robin, talked about the journey they have been on during the last five years. It’s Tuesday, the day Michael now regularly meets with peers in a program called Genderscope at Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC), located in an old Victorian house on East Town Street, Downtown.

“My depression could have started when I was questioning myself, which started around fifth grade,” explains Michael, who was previously known as Meaghan and now goes by the nickname of Mikey. “I have been really tomboyish my whole life,” he adds, mentioning how he used to steal his brother’s clothes to wear and always enjoyed playing with action figures instead of dolls.

Michael is one of nearly 30 youths who participate in the Genderscope program each week. “We serve a demographic of young people that are at a higher risk for school underachievement, substance abuse and suicide,” says KYC Executive Director Amy Eldridge. KYC is an organization dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and their allies.

Nationally, statistics show such resources are desperately needed. Across America, one in every 137 teenagers identify as transgender, according to a report published last spring by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. Still more identify as gay or bisexual.

Their mental health, as well as the mental health of their parents, friends and family, are at great risk.

Gay and bisexual teens are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Those statistics come from the first-ever national

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study of lesbian, gay and bisexual students’ health published in August 2016.

According to the Human Rights Campaign, suicide disproportionately affects LGBTQ communities, driven by stigma, abuse and harassment. In a 2015 study by the National Center for Transgender Equality, 40 percent of transgender adults reported attempting suicide. Of that 40 percent, more than 90 percent reported having attempted suicide before the age of 25.

Eldridge, of KYC, says it’s understandable that there is a higher occurrence of depression, anxiety and even suicide within the LGBTQ community. “We have a world that debates their humanity,” she says, adding that adolescence is hard enough without having to cope with the stigma of feeling different.

Gay and bisexual teens are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts.

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Beginning to Thrive

“Transgender and gender nonconforming youth are just like any other children and adolescents, yet they have the additional challenge of navigating societal pressures that reinforce rigid and binary gender stereotypes,” says Dr. Scott Leibowitz, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical director of behavioral health for the THRIVE program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

The THRIVE program specializes in care for differences and disorders of sexual development, complex urological conditions and gender concerns. The program consists of a team of specialists including those in urology, endocrinology, gynecology, psychology and psychiatry, genetics, adolescent medicine, pediatric surgery and social work.

Leibowitz says children can present with genderrelated concerns as young as 3 years old. Members of the THRIVE staff can treat youth up to age 22, depending on the specific medical discipline.

Children and adolescents are seen by providers trained to understand the aspects of overall health, including psychological, emotional and physical factors. Leibowitz’s department conducts a genderinformed, bio-psycho-social assessment to provide broad context and a deeper understanding of the whole picture of the youth’s psychological functioning, he explains. The team of physicians and health care professionals strives to address each patient’s care holistically while adhering to evidence-based standards of care.

Leibowitz says it is encouraging to know that programs like THRIVE are growing in pediatric health care settings across the country. “The power of having a professional validate and affirm an experience that can be wrapped in stigma yields positive outcomes in ways that cannot be truly measured,” he says.

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For Michael, the fact that he was different started to sink in when he reached middle school. “I started self-harming,” he recalls. “And that’s when my identity crisis really hit.”

Because he was presenting as a female, Michael now explains he tried to dress especially feminine so he could fit in with other girls. “I wanted to ignore the feeling and ignore the voice in my head telling me I was a dude,” he adds.

Michael credits the internet with helping him learn to accept himself, day by day. He discovered YouTube videos by transgender activists Ty Turner and Chase Ross. “Before that, I didn’t know what I was. I figured out what being trans was through YouTube,” he says.

“Once I found them, I felt like I had a community and I had more people who would understand me.”

As he began to understand his transgender identity, he then felt prepared to start talking to his family and friends.

“I felt uncomfortable in my own skin,” he says.

“I told friends at the time what I was feeling, and they were really accepting and said they would call me whatever I want.”

He cut his hair short, which helped a little, but he explains he still felt shy about coming out because he was still presenting himself as a girl. That summer, he told his mom that he didn’t feel like a girl.

“I started with gender neutral, but I knew I was a boy,” he recalls.

His mother says, at first, this was all difficult to grasp. “When kids come out, they have done their research,” explains Robin. “We were just hearing it, and I didn’t know much about the transgender community.” She admits she had a lot to learn.

Then, as soon as Robin knew Michael was transgender, he started talking about beginning the physical transition from female to male. He attended counseling on a weekly basis, and the counselor provided helpful resources. Michael started hormone therapy when he was 14.

Youth who attend Kaleidoscope programming have the opportunity to visit with Leibowitz and his staff on a monthly basis. The THRIVE staff developed a program called Get Fit: Mind and Body that engages youth to prioritize their physical and emotional health. “We not only refer our patients to KYC, but we take an active role in volunteering our time to participate in such initiatives that include the Get Fit program, as well as periodically leading parent groups where we offer expert advice related to the care of transgender and gender-nonconforming youth,” says Leibowitz.

One of the greatest concerns for the LGBTQ community is finding safe spaces. Leibowitz says that families who come to THRIVE “can be comforted by the fact that we constantly strive to provide a health care environment that offers evidence-based care; empathetic, knowledgeable and compassionate providers; balanced, thoughtful and well-informed clinical decision-making; and a safe space where judgments are eliminated from the outset no matter what the beliefs and value systems are for the various individuals in the family.”

Just a couple of miles away, Kaleidoscope provides services for youths ages 12 to 19, as well as their families. While Michael attends Genderscope, there is a support group for families that meets at the same time on Tuesdays for convenience. Robin started attending the group to learn more about her son’s identity, and now she is a facilitator. While there are parents who attend that may not yet be affirming, “at least they are willing to come,” says Michael.

“Parents need support, too,” says Robin.

“Now, they are the most supportive people in the world,” adds Michael, of his own parents.

“Tuesday is my favorite day of the week because I am coming here,” he continues.

Aside from peer support groups, Kaleidoscope also offers a variety of programs and activities for LGBTQ youths. There are weekly social activities, including cooking and art clubs, as well as pizza and movie nights. Local celebrity drag queens Nina and Virginia West have donated a stage to the center for karaoke and other performance events. “Everything we do links to promoting overall health and wellness,” explains Eldridge. There is also a social justice theater and a bicycle club.

“This space belongs to the youth,” says Eldridge.

“A lot of our youth come here with a sense of isolation and a sense of connection is key.”

organization in the country that offers a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youths that is open 24 hours daily, says clinical director Ashby Dodge. “Our reach is through social media and digital volunteers,” she explains.

Another group is called the It Gets Better Project, based in Los Angeles. This group exists to uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ youths around the globe through the art of storytelling and building bridges to local community service providers, explains Columbus native and project Executive Director Brian Wenke. The organization’s main focus is to communicate with LGBTQ youths through social media and other online platforms.

Wenke adds that the nonprofit recently launched a new educational initiative, which will support teachers’ abilities to bring these conversations into the classroom. The staff has compiled some of the most popular stories submitted to the organization and have created interactive discussion guides to draw awareness to the LGBTQ youth experience.

GLSEN is another organization committed to creating safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. A Columbus chapter focuses on Franklin and its nine surrounding counties to support gay/straight alliances (also known as gender and sexuality alliances) in schools.

Alex Ryan, chair of the Columbus chapter, says there are nearly 40 other chapters throughout the United States. The organization conducts research to inform solutions for the educational system, including the National School Climate Survey, which is done periodically to measure schools’ aptitude for dealing with the hostility and harassment associated with gender identity issues.

The group also presents educational materials around topics such as being an ally, identifying proper pronouns, bullying and coming out. “Students need to know they are not alone, and they have rights —AMY ELDRIDGE within their schools they may not have known about,” says Ryan. “We have to do all we can to give these students a chance to express themselves and learn about themselves without judgement or bias.”

Everything we do links to promoting overall health and wellness.

National Resources

Given the reach of the internet, there are several organizations that offer help to youths and their families. The national Trevor Project is the only

A New Outlook

In 2015, Michael decided to change his name. “For Christmas, I gave him the name change document,” says his mother Robin. “I had all of the paperwork so he knew it was in progress.”

While their family’s journey has come a long way in just a few years, the learning process continues.

“We are still navigating a lot,” says Robin. “I want to protect him, but also need to get him prepared to be out in the world.” ✚

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Sandra Gurvis

A Mother’s Story about the Opioid Crisis

BY SANDRA GURVIS

Dear Alex, As the first anniversary of your overdose death approaches on Jan. 1,

I am experiencing an incredible cascade of emotions—grief, anger, sorrow, loneliness. You left behind a widow, an incredible 4-year-old daughter, a fat cat named Mr. Peabody and many stunned and brokenhearted family

members and friends. The official cause of death: polypharmacy, a lethal cocktail of both illegal and prescription drugs.

As a professional writer, this was a gutwrenching story to report. I’m exhausted from searching for answers. People told me I would feel relief from your passing, but they were wrong. Addiction is a disease that is impossible to understand.

Each week, Franklin County Coroner Dr. Anahi Ortiz checks the Columbus Public Health website for the number of drug-related overdoses as tracked by local emergency rooms and EMS calls. “It just keeps going up,” says Ortiz, whose quiet, empathetic demeanor speaks to her original specialization as a pediatrician. The overdose deaths have clearly expanded beyond the povertystricken neighborhoods of Columbus and into the suburbs, she says.

Ohio is at the epicenter of the opioid crisis. According to the Ohio Department of Health, almost 17,000 people died of overdoses from 2010 to 2016, including 4,050 in 2016, up 33 percent from the prior year. Not only is Ohio No. 1 in the U.S. for accidental overdoses, but Dayton and Montgomery County lead the nation in terms of per capita deaths. In Northeast Ohio, deaths were

Ohio is No. 1 in the U.S. for accidental overdoses.

Dayton and Montgomery County lead the nation in terms of per capita deaths.

The coroner estimated that more than 500 people in Franklin County would die of overdoses by the end of 2017.

mounting so quickly that coroner’s offices requested a mobile morgue, a cold storage trailer, to house the overflow.

Back in Franklin County, emergency room visits due to drug overdosess climbed during 2017, reaching a pinnacle of 131 during the week of July 31-Aug. 6. (Numbers have since gone down and continued to hover around 100 visits last fall.) But a year ago, in September of 2016, “the weekly toll was still in the 80s,” says Ortiz. Many of those overdoses are the results of a combination of prescription drugs with heroin, methadone, cocaine or other drugs. Based on the current trajectory, the coroner estimated last summer that more than 500 people in Franklin County would die of overdose by the end 2017, compared to 353 in 2016.

These numbers are a fraction of the number of lives impacted by the opioid and drug addiction epidemic, overturning lives of not only the addicts, but their families and friends as well. The current crisis has forced many people to re-examine their original concept of addiction and how it should be treated.

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From Killing Pain to Killing People Alex, I am writing this because your story may help others who are going

through the same thing. While I knew that your initial addiction to OxyContin

was a result of a 2005 injury while you were on active duty as a military police officer for the Army National Guard, at first I did not believe your wife

when she told me you needed an intervention. That was back in August 2008.

As a family, we did everything that the addiction counselor told us to do. You

complied and went into rehab, but only for a couple of days. You said you didn’t need rehab because you didn’t think you were addicted. I believed you.

When OxyContin (oxycodone) was first introduced by Purdue Pharma in 1996, the number of painkiller prescriptions filled at pharmacies were increasing at a steady rate of 2 to 3 million each year, according to a study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. By 1999, after OxyContin was promoted to physicians and the public as being nonaddictive and safe, the number of prescriptions jumped to 11 million per year.

“The initial studies [of oxycodone] were weak,” says Dr. Mark Hurst, medical director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Had its addictive characteristics been noted a few years earlier, officials might have been able to make some changes to help stem the crisis, says Hurst. That’s why several lawsuits have now been filed, though, including one

by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.

Even as early as 2008, when the public was starting to become aware of the opioid epidemic and three years before the enactment of Ohio’s 2011 “Pill Mill” law which closed illegal pain clinics, “people had already turned to cheaper alternatives like heroin,” explains Hurst. “The horse was already out of the barn.”

17,000 people died of overdoses in Ohio from 2010 to 2016.

4,050 people died of overdoses in Ohio in 2016.

33%

increase in overdose deaths in Ohio from 2015 to 2016.

Purdue Pharma’s attempt in 2010 to reformulate OxyContin with a so-called “abuse deterrent” to supposedly make it more difficult to snort or inject resulted in users coming up with “a way to defeat the tamperresistant properties,” stated a 2012 study

by The New England Journal of Medicine.

It was too late, anyway. By then, twothirds of respondents participating in the journal’s study had already switched to cheaper street drugs. Overdoses and body counts were beginning to escalate. “Not only could you avoid the expense of a doctor’s visit but the progression [of addiction] is such that people crave more potent drugs such as heroin and fentanyl [which is a synthetic opiate painkiller much stronger than heroin],” adds Hurst. The synthetic carfentinal, known as an elephant tranquilizer, is even stronger than fentanyl.

Illegal drugs are easy to obtain. “Almost like delivering a pizza,” Hurst says. Today, an addict can avoid going into dangerous neighborhoods to score, using a cell phone instead to hook up with their suppliers. “You can obtain illegal substances in the parking lots of the finest malls if you know what to look for,” adds Hurst.

Alex, before you became an addict, you were a rock to everyone who knew you, a goofy rock, but solid nonetheless. Testing with an IQ of 140, you were also one

of the smartest people I knew—and street smart too, which made you popular

and always mischievous at Gahanna Lincoln High School, before your graduation

in 2001. Your sister said that if you had you used your powers for good instead of

evil, then there was nothing you couldn’t have accomplished. “Evil” is what I call

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the disease of addiction. Like so many others who are addicted to opiates, eventually you turned to heroin.

I can’t even begin to recount, with only the few words

allowed me here, the toll your addiction took on our family and

your friends over the last decade. The numerous stints at rehab, your marriage, divorce and remarriage to the same wonderful young woman, the endless conversations between myself and your father (my ex-husband) about how to handle this.

There were the multiple car accidents, the court dates, the

fines, the times you ran out of gas in the middle of winter and

I had to go into the freezing night to rescue you. When we were together, there were unexpected stops in scary areas of Columbus I didn’t even know existed to run your

drug-related “errands.” There was the way you were

Above: Alex Gurvis cradles his newborn daughter.

Left: Gurvis is pictured during his stint with the Army National Guard.

always able to extort money from me, even toward the end, when I knew exactly what was going on. I was so mad at myself—and at you. Why couldn’t you get

better? Why couldn’t you find something—anything—that you loved more than drugs?

PHOTOS: COURTESY SANDRA GURVIS

The Dragonslayers

As the heroin crisis grew, lawmakers became alarmed. In January 2011, Gov. John Kasich established the Governor’s Cabinet Opiate Action Team. This multifaceted, billion-plus dollar effort involved development of initiatives among state and local law enforcement, public health, addiction and treatment professionals, health care providers, educators, parents and others.

The opiate crisis “really forced us to think outside of the box,” observes Vincent Sabino, clinical manager of the Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH). “We partnered with people we never even considered working with before.”

In 2017, for example, ADAMH joined forces with the Columbus Division of Fire and Southeast Healthcare Services to create the Rapid Response Emergency Addiction and Crisis Team (RREACT), in which mental health nurses, social workers and outreach professionals immediately follow up

136%

increase in drug arrests in 2016 over the previous year.

167 LBS of heroin seized by Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2016.

This amounts to approximately

2 MILLION street doses of the drug.

with overdose patients. Once the overdosereversal drug Narcan (naloxone) is administered, usually by EMS personnel, and the person starts coming to, the RREACT team can be there within a very short time “to offer them alternatives and resources, such as shelter, food and treatment, including detox,” explains Sabino.

Franklin County’s judicially supervised path to sobriety has been around since 2004 and has taken an important role in the current crisis. Known as the “Treatment is Essential to Success” program run by Judge Stephen McIntosh, several dozen graduates of the court-monitored program are returning to college, purchasing their first homes and becoming valued, employed taxpayers. Additionally, several children have been restored from foster care to safe and sober homes. In Franklin County, at least four other programs have been instituted in the last 13 years by the courts to help curb the opiate epidemic and encourage treatment.

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Finding the Culprits Alex, I remember going with you to many of your physician’s

appointments, especially when you were first diagnosed with addiction. This was when I thought that one or two relapses were disastrous. It was (and still is) impossible for me to

understand the obsession with chasing the next high. You were

SQUIRREL BRAIN No one really knows why some people can take pain medication for a broken arm or pulled tooth, then never use it again, while others find they can’t function without it. “Addiction is, first and foremost, a disease of the brain,” says Dr. Mark Hurst of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

The science behind how chemicals in drugs and alcohol interact with the brain is lengthy and complex.

It’s “squirrel logic,” says Brad Lander, clinical director of Wexner Medical Center’s Talbot Hall, which deals with addiction recovery.

Depending on the drug used and the age of the person, addictive substances burrow into the deepest parts of the brain that initiate pleasure, raising the need to have more drugs at any cost, says Lander. This effect is similar to the basic desire for food, water and sex. This is the “squirrel logic” behavior of the active addict, he adds.

Along with medication used to treat addiction, treatment plans work to retrain various brain pathways through physical selfcare, emphasizing a proper diet, sleep and exercise; mental and neural strengthening through counseling and learning recovery skills; and environmental management by establishing a healthy lifestyle with sober activities and sober people.

“The key is matching the interventions with the state of the patient’s functioning and circumstances,” adds Lander.

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given doctor-prescribed fentanyl patches before the public knew

about their danger. In 2013, your “oxy” doctor was prosecuted for overprescribing painkillers and lost his medical license.

In Ohio, physicians and pharmacists have come under increasingly intense scrutiny. From 2011 to 2014, the State Medical Board of Ohio and the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, working in conjunction with the Ohio Attorney General, revoked the licenses of 61 doctors and 15 pharmacists for improperly prescribing and dispensing controlled substances. From 2011 to 2017, the State of Ohio Medical Board took disciplinary action against 273 doctors and physician assistants for similar violations.

In 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine developed the Heroin Unit, a coordinated effort of the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, his own Special Prosecutions Section and other outreach specialists. Working in conjunction with local law enforcement and communities, they have cracked down on upper-level traffickers, defining geographic areas that need treatment and recovery support, as well as communities where education needs to occur. In 2016, along with a 136 percent increase in drug arrests from the previous year, the Ohio State Highway Patrol seized 167 pounds of heroin—this amounts to approximately 2 million street doses of the drug—and 64,708 prescription pills.

Meanwhile, prescriptions are being carefully watched, too. The Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System has been around since 2006. Pharmacies provide information through OARRS regarding outpatient prescriptions for controlled substances and drug wholesalers must submit sales data, as well.

Since 2012, the governor’s opiate action team has developed specific guidelines for emergency departments and acute

care facilities, as well as for the treatment of chronic non-terminal and acute pain outside of emergency departments.

“It’s essential to prescribe the correct type and amount of medication appropriate for the level,” emphasizes Hurst. “Too often, medication left in cabinets goes to ill use,” whether found by children who take an accidental overdose or stolen by friends and family who are addicts. These guidelines also help avoid life-threatening interactions with other drugs and pinpoint individuals who may be doctor-shopping to support a drug habit.

Last May, DeWine led the way when he started gunning for some big culprits.

A lawsuit was filed against the drug companies and related industries that peddle these addictive products. Ohio’s lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, Endo Health Solutions, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and subsidiary Cephalon, Johnson & Johnson and subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Allergan claims that these companies violated the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, fueling the current epidemic through false marketing in medical journals, by drug sales reps and “the use of front groups to deliver information which downplayed the risks and inflated the benefits of certain formulations,” according to a statement by DeWine’s office.

By October, 66 lawsuits nationwide filed against drug manufacturers and distributors were consolidated, to be heard by U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus Jr. of the Southern District of Ohio in Columbus.

(In recent years, Sargus oversaw a similar case that involved 3,500 suits filed against DuPont regarding illnesses related to the chemical used to make Teflon at its Park-

ersburg, West Virginia plant. Eventually, DuPont agreed to settle with affected residents for $671 million.)

By the end of October, several counties around the state of Ohio, as well as the cities of Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo, had filed lawsuits against the drug industry, too.

DeWine issued a statement demanding that pharmaceutical companies, as well as opioid distributors including Central Ohio-based Cardinal Health, begin negotiating a finan-

cial settlement with the state—money that would be used to improve the state’s ability to treat and prevent opioid addiction.

Meanwhile, new rules in the battle against opiates are still taking effect. On Aug. 31, certain pharmaceutical limitations became law: No more than seven days of opioids can be prescribed for adults and five days for children. Other rules include restrictions on morphine, reporting diagnoses when opiates are prescribed and more.

Getting a Handle on Hope Alex, so much is now being done to help those who are addicted. Yet, there is so much more work to do.

In my mind, though, I keep going back over the last 10 years.

I trusted you, even as my financial resources dwindled and blank checks and money began to disappear from my accounts. People

always stole things from you, you lost things, unexpected disasters and expenses kept cropping up.

My $10,000 wedding ring went missing one summer and I

blamed it on the carpet cleaners. You denied taking it or even

knowing where it was, even though you were pretty good about confessing everything else. I felt badly because you were

suffering so much, so in spite of my constrained circumstances I

MEDICATIONS THAT TREAT ADDICTION Factors in choosing medications to treat addiction may include cost, the degree of addiction, types of drugs abused and the tendency toward relapse.

Current options for medication* include: Methadone and buprenorphine (Subutex). These drugs trick the brain into thinking it is still getting the problem opioid while at the same time reducing cravings for it.

The person taking the medication feels normal, not high, and there are no symptoms of withdrawal, if managed properly.

Suboxone. This is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone (Narcan) which diminishes withdrawal symptoms and cravings while preventing misuse.

Naloxone and naltrexone (Vivitrol) These drugs block the effect of opioids and take away the feeling of getting high, even if the problem drug is used again.

They help prevent relapse. *Medications to treat addiction should be used in conjunction with counseling that encourages a healthier lifestyle.

bought you things—a flat-screen TV, clothes from your favorite department store (which I charged, of course), a flat-faced

kitten, which I periodically kept during times of your turmoil or when you were back in rehab again.

I wondered why you couldn’t just flush the bottles and bottles

of prescribed medications that you carried with you everywhere.

This was the question I asked you when you stayed at my house, two days before you died: “Why don’t you just throw those damn pills away?”

You gave me an honest answer. “I can’t live without them,

Mom,” you said. And that was the last time I saw you alive.

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HELP ON THE HORIZON While the multifaceted war on opiates continues, numerous support and educational programs have been launched to help curb abuse. A few of those programs are listed below.

TAKE CHARGE OHIO In November, the Ohio Department of Health launched a website to help physicians and other prescribers educate their patients about using opioids: takechargeohio.org.

START TALKING! Young people are up to 50 percent less likely to use illegal substances if parents or other trusted adults discuss the risks beforehand. “Things like families having dinner together and discussing important issues and involving kids in extracurricular activities” help prevent early use, says Dr. Mark Hurst, medical director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Programs to help initiate dialogue include biweekly email tips for both parents and educators include “5 Minutes for Life” presentations at schools by law enforcement, Parents360Rx informational meetings, and a “Start Recording & Start Talking” student video competition.

Ohio legislation also now requires that each local school district select a health curriculum that includes instruction on the dangers of prescription opioid abuse.

EMPOWER U Empower U is an educational initiative of the Columbus Urban League’s Workforce Development and Career Services. “We mostly offer classes and support to young adults at risk for marijuana use, especially as it pertains to their employment,” explains program administrator Kevin Miller. “We work with them to get into a program that will help them learn a skill or become certified [in an occupation].”

Participants may also a have prison or police record or a history of alcohol and other drug abuse, although active addicts “are referred to an outside agency for assessment and services.” Even though the program has only been around a few months, it has helped offset another consequence of the addiction epidemic: the inability of companies to find qualified, drug-free employees. “A number of our participants have passed drug screenings [and found jobs],” says Miller.

PROJECT DAWN Ohio’s Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) allows both addicts and their family members to obtain a Narcan kit for free.

Additional participants include local health departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services and prison medical staff.

According to the Ohio Department of Health’s prevention information, administration of kits has resulted in more than 80 overdose reversals within a two-year period.

MATERNAL OPIATE MEDICAL SUPPORT The MOMS program was established to develop best practices for treating addicted mothers and addressing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, which occurs in newborns exposed to opiates while in the mother’s womb. This program was piloted with nonviolent offenders in the county drug courts.

Rather than stigmatizing mothers, so-called “catch courts” can provide treatment instead of jail sentences, points out Vincent Sabino, clinical manager of the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County.

Techniques include Medication Assisted Treatment and the use of the Maternity Care Home model, which emphasizes counseling and case management. Various treatment centers working with the program include the methadone clinic, CompDrug, in Columbus.

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Just about every Ohioan has been touched by addiction, either directly or indirectly through a friend or a family member. “Addiction knows no age, race or economic status,” says Dr. Julie Teater, a psychiatrist at the Wexner Medical Center’s Talbot Hall. “The gamut [of addicts] can run from young teenagers to people in their 70s and beyond.” She estimates, though, that many are in their 20s and 30s.

“A person who got sober from alcohol overuse when they were younger may find themselves addicted to pills in their 50s and 60s” due to an illness or injury, Teater continues. “So it’s important to catch it early, before they start harming themselves and others to get money to feed their habit.”

Support must continue, even for those who have been clean and sober for several years.

“Addiction sneaks up on you when you least expect it and can be triggered by both good and bad situations,” she says.

There are a wide range of treatment options, although beds in local addiction treatment facilities have been scarce in recent years due to the current demand.

Certainly, there are weekly meetings of support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

But anyone dealing with addiction knows that’s not enough. And, a report issued by a group of Ohio State University researchers this fall said that existing treatment centers can only accommodate 20 to 40 percent of the state’s addicted residents. Rural areas of the state are hardest hit when it comes to the lack of treatment.

One new program in the area is called SMART Recovery, which focuses on a holistic approach based on behavioral and mental health and medical and clinical research, explains Lena Wooten, clinical director of Advanced Recovery Systems.

The Fort Lauderdale–based behavioral health care company opened the 80-bed Recovery Village in Groveport in July.

More facilities are opening, too.

Developed in conjunction with Maryhaven addiction treatment center and ADAMH, a new 55-bed Addiction Stabilization Center, opened this fall in a former Select Specialty Hospital on Columbus’s South Side. Patients “can come here for immediate

detox and, depending upon their needs, either stay or go elsewhere for longer-term treatment,” explains stabilization center director Andrew Moss. By offering triage, detox and longer-term treatment, the center provides crisis intervention and treatment under one roof.

Medication Assisted Treatment [MAT] is the standard plan for many in recovery. So why give someone addicted to pills more pills? Because it works. Research has found that the use of methadone, buprenorphine, suboxone and, more recently, naltrexone (Vivitrol) “is like taking medication to control any other disease, such as a heart condition or diabetes,” explains Teater. By managing the cravings and drug-induced highs and lows, these medications calm the mind, allowing addicts to regain their normal thought processes (See “Help on the Horizon,” opposite page).

MAT also emphasizes counseling and support from family and friends, which is equally important, says Dr. Marc Clemente, chief of behavioral health at the Chalm-

Ohio State University researchers this fall said that existing treatment centers can only accommodate

20–40% of the state’s addicted residents.

ers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center for veterans. Among the choices available for current and active veterans is a program known as Motivational Enhancement Therapy, which uses a method called “motivational interviewing” to elicit and strengthen the desire for change, says Clemente.

Along with helping to clarify goals, “it can be especially helpful in the early stages [of addiction] or if someone is unsure about entering treatment,” he adds.

In recent years, the Wylie Center has greatly expanded its addiction treatment programs and options. “If we don’t have it here, we can refer them elsewhere,” says Gary Stofle, coordinator of veteran recovery services.

“There is no ‘one size fits all,’ ” emphasizes Hurst. “Early intervention and screening help. People who receive MAT with counseling are more likely to have a good outcome … answers are hard, recovery is hard and just as with any chronic disease, people relapse.”

An addict keeps trying to heal because the only other alternative is death.

Alex, I’ll never forget that call. I was sitting at my computer, researching a new washing machine about 11 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2017. The phone rang and our lives were detonated into a million pieces. You were gone.

This year, I have taken great comfort in your daughter Hope, who has

blossomed into a beautiful, vivacious 5-year-old. I see the best parts of you in her. Her name says it all.

But I don’t regret anything, despite giving you almost all my money and

putting myself in situations I would have never otherwise remotely considered.

And I loved you whether or not you were using. I am also grateful that the

last few words I said to you by phone when wishing you a Happy New Year last Dec. 31 were not words of anger, but heartfelt and sincere: “I love you, I am proud of you and you are maturing into a fine and caring person.”

Sandra Gurvis is a freelance writer and author based in Central Ohio.

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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 to vascular.

Elise DeVore Berlan, Adolescent Gynecology, Reproductive Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Adolescent Medicine, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6200 Andrea Bonny, Opiate Addiction, Reproductive Health; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2450 Cynthia M. Holland-Hall, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Eating Disorders, Reproductive Health; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2450 Steven C. Matson, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Addiction/Substance Abuse; Nation50

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wide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2450 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-366-3687 Mitchell Grayson, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Anaphylaxis, Allergy; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, 614-722-5500 David W. Hauswirth, Asthma & Allergy, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 6760 Avery-Muirfield Dr., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-766-4903

Princess U. Ogbogu, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Sinusitis, Skin Allergies; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., 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 CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Performs intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them Kamel Addo, Mount Carmel Columbus Cardiology Consultants, 85 McNaughten Rd., Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-224-2281

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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

Christopher M. Frank, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Autonomic Disorders; Mount Carmel Clinical Cardiovascular Specialists, 477 Cooper Rd., Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-459-7676

Hamilton Rd., Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614-533-5000 Bruce L. Fleishman, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 6024 Hoover Rd., Ste. G, Grove City, 614-533-5000

Steven J. Yakubov, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772

John D. Hummel, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Syncope; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-7677

Peter B. George, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., 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

Steven J. Kalbfleisch, Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677

Arnold P. Good, Interventional Cardiology, Heart Disease; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Rd., Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614-533-5000

David A. Axelson, Mood Disorders, Behavioral Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Downtown Close to Home Center, 500 E. Main St., Ste. 305, Columbus, 614-355-6380

Gregory Kidwell, OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772

Ayesha Hasan, Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine–Heart; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677

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Seth J. Rials, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Catheter Ablation; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Rd., 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 lifethreatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms William T. Abraham, Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine–Heart; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 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 Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Cindy M. Baker, Angioplasty, Cardiac Catheterization, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Artery Disease; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Heart & Vascular Center at Memorial Health, 500 London Ave., Ste. O, Marysville, 614-293-7677 Richard M. Bardales, Cardiovascular Specialists, 618 Pleasantville Rd., Ste. 101, Lancaster, 740-653-7511 Anthony T. Chapekis, Interventional Cardiology; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., 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.

Debra Ann Heldman, Licking Memorial Hospital, Cardiology Department, 1320 W. Main St., Fl. 1, Newark, 220-564-4133 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 Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Laxmi S. Mehta, Heart Disease in Women, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Heart Disease & Gender; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Ln., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-366-5001 Bryce I. Morrice, Licking Memorial Hospital, Cardiology Department, 1320 W. Main St., Fl. 1, Newark, 220-564-4133 Daniel W. Mudrick, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Imaging, Echocardiography–Transesophageal; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 600 N. Pickaway St., Ste. 102, Circleville, 740-420-8174 Allan J. Nichols, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Arrhythmias, Pacemakers; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-262-6772 Michael G. Reinig, Fairfield Medical Center, 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 Rd., Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-459-7676

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TOP DOCTORS John V. Campo, Child Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Psychosomatic Disorders; OSU Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Dr., Ste. 130, Columbus, 614-293-9600 Richard H. Gilchrist, Psychopharmacology, Psychosomatic Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Behavioral Health Clinic, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3275 Barbara L. Gracious, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Downtown Close to Home Center, 495 E. Main St., Ste. B, Columbus, 614-355-8695

Molecular & Human Genetics, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6200

Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-0404

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Diagnoses and treats various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area

Susan Massick, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 5175 Morse Rd., Ste. 100, Gahanna, 614-293-1707

Mark W. Arnold, Constipation, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-293-8182

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

William C. Cirocco, Rectal Cancer/Sphincter Preservation, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colostomy Avoidance; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 410 W. 10th Ave., Ste. 708, Columbus, 614-293-3230

Lenora M. Lehwald, Sleep Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4625

Alan E. Harzman, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-293-3230

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

Karamjit K.S. Khanduja, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders; Colon and Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060

E. Steve Roach, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4625 Laurel Slaughter, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4625

Jaswant Madhavan, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060 Anantha Padmanabhan, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060

Chang-Yong Tsao, Mitochondrial Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Neurology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2203

Charles W. Taylor III, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 5965 E. Broad St., Ste. 250, Columbus, 614-759-5060

CLINICAL GENETICS Specialist trained in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with genetically linked diseases

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

Dennis W. Bartholomew, Genetic Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Molecular & Human Genetics, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6200 Gail E. Herman, Metabolic Genetic Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Molecular & Human Genetics, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6200 Kim L. McBride, Genetic Disorders, Lysosomal Diseases, Inborn Errors of Metabolism; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of 52

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Brian Biernat, Skin Cancer & Moles, Mohs Surgery, Kybella for Under-Chin Fat; Cosmetic Dermatology Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Rd. W, Fl. 1, Westerville, 614847-4100 Michael C. Duffey, Barrett & Geiss Dermatology, 2000 Newark Granville Rd., Ste. 202, Granville, 740-587-3376 David R. Lambert, Skin Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–

Larisa Ravitskiy, Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer in Transplant Patients, Acne; Ohio Skin Cancer Institute, 602 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, 614-585-9900 Linda S. Rupert, Acne, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Warts; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Rd. W, Fl. 2, Westerville, 614-847-4100 Peter C. Seline, Skin Cancer & Moles, Mohs Surgery; Center for Surgical Dermatology, 428 County Line Rd. W, Fl. 1, Westerville, 614-847-4100 Patricia M. Witman, Pediatric Dermatology, Vascular Malformations, Atopic Dermatitis, Hemangiomas/Birthmarks; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Dermatology, 555 S. 18th St., Columbus, 614-722-5777 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 Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2438 Karen Ratliff-Schaub, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Developmental Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, 700 Children’s Dr., 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 Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2359 David G. Bates, Gastrointestinal Imaging, Genitourinary Radiology, Pediatric Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2425

Elizabeth A. Hingsbergen, Pediatric Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2359 Mark J. Hogan, Pediatric Radiology, Interventional Radiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2289 Richard D. White, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Disease–Adult & Child; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Rm. 462, Columbus, 614-293-4456

Fl. 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076 Jennifer Sipos, Thyroid Cancer; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-685-3333 Kittie Wyne, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at Hilliard, 3691 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614-685-3333

Dublin, 614-544-8150 GASTROENTEROLOGY Internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder Scott W. Arlin, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Central Ohio Endoscopy Center, 6670 Perimeter Dr., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-754-5500

FAMILY MEDICINE Treats all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity

Darwin L. Conwell, Pancreatic Disease; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Ave. Fl. 2, Columbus, 614-293-6255

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

Kimberly B. Austin, Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Chronic Illness; OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 3000, Westerville, 614-533-3354

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

Kathleen M. Dungan, Diabetes; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-685-3333

Scott R. Baker, Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, 1955 Lancaster-Newark Rd., Lancaster, 740-689-2820

Assem Houssein, COPC Endocrinology Specialists Lancaster, 2405 N. Columbus St., Ste. 130, Lancaster, 740-689-6710

Tricia L. Bhat, Adolescent Medicine; Mount Carmel Medical Group, 1945 Newark-Granville Rd., Granville, 740-587-0870

Willa A. Hsueh, Heart Disease in Diabetes Patients, Thyroid Disorders, Hypoglycemia; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-685-3333

Patrick J. Fahey, Hypertension, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Family Medicine at Thomas Rardin, 2231 N. High St., Columbus, 614-293-2700

Steven W. Ing, Metabolic Disorders, Calcium Disorders, Osteoporosis; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-685-3333 Rebecca Jackson, Osteoporosis; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076 Lawrence Kirschner, Endocrine Cancers, Thyroid Cancer; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-685-3333 John B. Krupko, Central Ohio Primary Care, Westerville Internal Medicine, 484 County Line Rd. W, Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-891-8080 Fadi Nabhan, Thyroid Cancer; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-685-3333 Laura Ryan, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Rd.,

Mimi Ghosh, Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Family Physicians Crown Park, 1980 Bethel Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-685-6056 Randy L. Hinkle, Preventive Medicine, Sports Medicine, Women’s Health; OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 3000, Westerville, 614-533-3354 Susanna E. Johnson, Memorial Health, McConnell Family Practice, 118 Morey Dr., Ste. E, Marysville, 937-738-2126 Joseph C. Linscott, Linscott Family Practice, 225 Stocksdale Drive, Marysville, 937-6442070 Jean E. McKee, Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine; Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, 10330 Sawmill Pkwy., Ste. 600, Powell, 614-760-5959 Steven G. Richardson, London Family Medicine, 55 Park Ave., Ste. 230, London, 740-845-7600 Lakshmi Seshadri, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health; OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 6905 Hospital Dr., Ste. 200,

Bruce L. Hennessy, Enteroscopy–Small Bowel; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Central Ohio Endoscopy Center, 6670 Perimeter Dr., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-754-5600 Seth D. Hoffman, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Enteroscopy–Small Bowel; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 85 McNaughten Rd., Ste. 320, Columbus, 614-754-5500 Brian M. Isler, Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Esophageal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 85 McNaughten Rd., Ste. 320, Columbus, 614754-5500 Priya M. Roy, Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Ste. 350, Westerville, 614754-5500 Bennie Upchurch III, Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 W. Main St., Newark, 220-564-4137 John J. Ward, Ohio Gastroenterology Group, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Ste. 350, Westerville, 614754-5500 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, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Ste. 2400, Columbus, 614-293-8054 Robert Murden, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 1800 Zollinger Rd. Fl. 3, Upper Arlington, 614-293-2130 continued on page 67

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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., Suite 115, Worthington, 614885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com Matthew B. Balasco, Balasco Endodontics, 550 E. Main St., Suite 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, 614-277-9455, drclaffey.com Christopher A. Ettrich, Wedgewood Endodontics, 9773 Fairway Dr., Powell, 614-789-3636, wedgeendo.com Andrew J. Haase, Endodontic Wellness Center, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite L, Columbus, 614-459-2234, endodonticwellness.com John J. Haidet, 7334 E. Broad St., Suite C, Blacklick, 614-577-1100, haidetandsusi.com Vicki M. Houck, Westerville Endodontics, 45

Huber Village Blvd., Westerville, 614-8828000, westervilleendodontics.com Joel G. Jose, Endodontic Associates, 1375 Cherry Way Dr., Suite 200, Gahanna, 614-4287320, eajose.com Bradley Karkut, 12 Lexington Blvd., Delaware, 740-363-1844 Eric R. Menke, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Suite 115, Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com James R. Murrin, 1570 Fishinger Rd., Columbus, 614-459-2000, uaendo.com

This list is excerpted from the 2017 edition of topDentists, a database that includes listings for more than 250 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 www.usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@ usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com.

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

Matthew S. Niemiec, Microsurgical Endodontics, 825 High St., Suite C, Worthington, 614436-2277, ohioendo.com John M. Nusstein, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-9412, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ john-m-nusstein-dds-ms

Worthington, 614-885-1191, centralohio endodontics.com Kevin D. Younkin, Younkin & Younkin Endodontics, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Suite 290, Westerville, 614-891-7550, younkinendodontics.com

Mark L. Oleson, Endodontic Wellness Center, 4830 Knightsbridge Blvd., Suite L, Columbus, 614-459-2234, endodonticwellness.com

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

Lisa Poweski, Younkin & Younkin Endodontics, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Suite 290, Westerville, 614891-7550, younkinendodontics.com

Shirin Amini, Clintonville Family Dentistry, 4425 N. High St., Suite 200, Columbus, 614261-8700, clintonvillefamilydentistry.com

Alfred W. Reader, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-3596, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ alfred-w-reader-dds-ms

Heather H. Appel, Hull & Appel Family Dentistry, 6641 N. High St., Suite 102, Worthington, 614-888-7910, hullandappel.com

Shelley M. Ridenour, Worthington Endodontics, 6649 N. High St., Suite 101, Worthington, 614846-3636, worthendo.com Steven M. Smith, Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Suite 115, Worthington, 614885-1191, centralohioendodontics.com Kumar Subramanian, Central Ohio Root Canals, 161 Clint Dr., Suite 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., Suite C, Worthington, 614-4362277, ohioendo.com Michael E. Whitcomb Jr., Central Ohio Endodontics, 6827 N. High St., Suite 115,

METHODOLOGY topDentists, LLC has more than 50 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

Helen J. Ashford, Ashford Family Dental, 1549 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-866-2656, ashfordfamilydental.com Melissa Baker, The Gentle Dentist, 69 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, 614-431-3311, coulmandental.com Bruce C. Baloy, Arch City Dental, 6343 Presidential Gateway, Suite 100, Columbus, 614891-7075, archcitydental.com Richard B. Barry, Lifetime Dental Health, 1960 Bethel Rd., Suite 240, Columbus, 614-3628877, lifetimedentalcolumbus.com Theodore T. Bauer, Schumacher & Bauer, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 500-B, Columbus, 614-451-1110, columbusdentists.net Carolyn D. Bednar, Goldberg & Bednar, 1600 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-866-5966, goldbergandbednar.com

Erin M. Biehle, Stonecreek Dental Care, 11295 Stonecreek Dr. NW, Pickerington, 614-8643196, helpmysmile.com Kyle D. Bogan, North Orange Family Dentistry, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Suite 200, Delaware, 740-548-1800, northorangefamily dentistry.com Glenn R. Burns, Gentle Dental Care, 208 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-653-8671, gentledentalcare4all.com Chad N. Cacchio, 1700 W. Lane Ave., Suite 100, Columbus, 614-488-1313, chadcacchiodds.com Scott A. Campbell, Delaware Ohio Dental Office,12 Lexington Blvd., Delaware, 740-3695309, seeusandsmile.com Philippe Chahine, Just Smiles, 1921 Rome Hilliard 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, 614-878-1397, columbusfamilydentalcare.com

dental professionals confidentially evaluate their professional peers.

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

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

The nomination pool for topDentists consists of dentists and specialists who are current members of the American Dental Association and other dental societies.

General dentists were asked to vote on nominees who are listed as specialists (i.e., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or Orthodontics).

Specialists are asked to vote only on nominees who are listed as

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.

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are checked against state dental 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.

Matthew Ashkettle, Axis Chiropractic, 623 Park Meadow Rd., Suite E, Westerville, 43081, 614-901-9695, chiropractorcolumbusohio.com

Jay L. Blatnik, Dr. Jay L. Blatnik, D.C., 4409 N. High St., Columbus, 43214, 614888-1220

Kyle D. Alexander, Alexander Chiropractic, 4000 Indianola Ave., Columbus, 48214, 614-547-2020, alexanderchiropractic.com

Stephen Aurand, Lighthouse Family Chiropractic, 2461 Hilliard Rome Rd., Hilliard, 43026, 614-876-0854, lighthousefamily chiropractic.com

Anthony Blevins, Blevins Chiropractic & Wellness, 24865 U.S. 23, Circleville, 43113, 740-474-9777, blevinschiro.com

Brian D. Allard, Columbus Chiropractic Center Dublin, 4632 Sawmill Rd., Columbus, 43220, 614-457-7575, painfreecolumbus.com

Thomas A. Bea, Tri-Village Chiropractic Clinic, 1400 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, 43212, 614-486-6755, trivillagechiro.com

James J. Appell, ChiropractiCare, 100 Highview Blvd., Columbus, 43207, 614-4920414, drappell.com

Silvia C. Blaha, BWell Clinic, 5031 Forest Dr., Suite B, New Albany, 43054, 614-245-8582, bwellclinicnewalbany.com

Robert J. Brooks, Westerville Chiropractic, 623 Park Meadow Rd. E., Westerville, 43081, 614384-0440, chiropractorwestervilleoh.com Willena C. Brooks, ChiroCare for Women, LLC., 3620 N. High St., Suite 206, Columbus, 43214, 614-784-9355, chirocare4 women.com/contact_information/

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Bruce Aldrich, Aldrich Chiropractic, 100 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 43230, 614-4710018, aldrichchiropractic.com/index.php/ about/dr-bruce-aldrich

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Todd W. Conley, Conley Chiropractic, 4661 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 43231, 614476-6888 Jodi Cooley, Creekside Chiropractic Center, 136 Mill St., Suite 120, Gahanna, 43230, 614472-0992, creeksidechiropracticcenter.com Jeffrey C. Covault, Columbus Chiropractic Center West, 4810 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43228, 614-878-3533, columbuschirowest. com Jasmine Craner, Active Edge Chiropractor & Functional Medicine, 1156 Dublin Rd., Suite 102, Columbus, 43215, 614-407-5335, columbuschiropractors.com Sherri L. Day, Conley Chiropractic, 4661 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 43231, 614476-6888 John M. Divelbiss, Dr. John M. DiVelbiss Chiropractic Care, 3974 Brown Park Dr., Suite C, Hilliard, 43026, 614-529-8171, drdhealth. com/mobile/ Thomas Donahue, Back to Health Injury & Wellness Center, 3845 Trueman Ct., Hilliard, 43026, 614-767-0162, hilliardchiropractic.com James R. Dupuy, Allstar Chiropractic & Wellness, 5831 Emporium Square, Columbus, 43231, 614-891-1800, allstarchirowellness.com Adam C. Edge, Family Chiropractic Centers, 4961 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, 43026, 614527-1776, hilliardchiro.com Ronald J. Farabaugh, Team Farabaugh Chiropractic Clinic, 2879 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, 43231, 614-898-0787, chirocolumbus.com

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 A. Fisher, Creekside Chiropractic Center, 136 Mill St., Suite 120, Gahanna, 43230, 614-472-0992, creeksidechiropractic center.com Scot L. Gircsis, Dr. Scot Chiropractic, 1367 Georgesville Rd., Columbus, 43228, 614274-7500, columbus-chiropractor.com Scott C. Gosselin, Hilltop Wellness & Chiropractic, 2527 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43204, 614-279-2525, hilltopwellness.com Erik Hensel, Active Edge Chiropractor & Functional Medicine, 1156 Dublin Rd., Suite 102, Columbus, 43215, 614-407-5335, columbuschiropractors.com Kenneth J. Herr, Herr Chiropractic, 4599 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, 43026, 614-876-1113, hilliardchiropracticcenter.com Neil J. Heuker, Complete Wellness Chiro-

practic, 2600 Columbus St., Grove City, 43123, 614-539-8200, completewellness columbus.com David J. Hummel, Dynamic Spine Muscle Health, 95 S. Liberty St., Powell, 43065, 614-847-7000, dsamh.com/chiropractorin-powell-ohio Julia Keiser, Worthington Optimal Wellness, 6180 Linworth Rd., Worthington, 43085, 614-848-5211, worthingtonoptimal wellness.com Young H. Kim, Preferred Chiropractic Clinic, 5536 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, 43230, 614-286-3331 Deddeh Korvah-Reed, Divine Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 67 Parsons Ave., Columbus, 43215, 614-222-0019, divinechiropractic. com/about-us

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

MEMORIAL HEALTH memorialohio.com Memorial Allen Family Medical Center, 660 London Ave., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with internal medicine and pain management services Memorial City Gate Medical Center, 120 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937644-6115 Medical center with imaging, laboratory and urgent care services; also offering orthopedics, physical and occupational therapy and sports medicine Memorial Damascus Medical Center, 388

Damascus Dr., Marysville, 937-644-6115 Medical center with urology services 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, 937578-7900 Outpatient surgical center with

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

14 Westgate Dr., Newark, 220-564-7500 1 Healthy Pl., Pataskala, 740-964-7600 or 220-564-7600 Urgent care centers

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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 Mount Carmel East Broad Urgent Care, 6495 E. Broad St., 614-986-7752 Urgent care center Mount Carmel Fitness & Health, 7100 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, 740-953-4444 Fitness center with medically integrated approach, including emergency care, imaging, rehabilitation, laboratory, occupational health and women’s health Mount Carmel Grove City, 5300 N. Meadows Dr., Grove City, 614-663-5300 Integrated medical campus with emergency department, women’s health services and outpatient physical therapy/cardiac rehabilitation services; full-service hospital opening in 2018 Mount Carmel Grove City Urgent Care, 3000 Meadow Pond Court #200, Grove City, 614-871-7130 Urgent care center

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, 500 S. Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 614-898-4000 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, 614-3557500 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, 614355-7000 4363 All Seasons Dr., Hilliard, 614-355-5900 100 Colemans Crossing Blvd., Marysville, 937-578-7600 433 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, 614355-8300 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

Mount Carmel Lewis Center, 7100 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, 740-953-4444 Integrated health and fitness facility

OHIOHEALTH ohiohealth.com OhioHealth Doctors Hospital , 5100 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-544-1000 Full-service hospital

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

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 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 Knightsbridge Surgery Center, 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, 1010-1030 Refugee Rd., Pickerington, 614788-4000 Outpatient medical center with emergency department, primary care, imaging, fitness classes, women’s health services, rehabilitation and occupational therapy

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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

Amber Park Pickerington, 401 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington, 614-834-3113, hawthorn retirement.com 86 assisted living units

Brookdale Lakeview Crossing, 4000 Lakeview Crossing, Groveport, 614-5670130, brookdale.com 73 assisted living units, 16 memory care units

Abbington of Pickerington, 9480 BlacklickEastern Rd., Pickerington, 614-577-0822, abbingtononline.com 48 assisted living units

Brookdale Chestnut Hill, 5055 Thompson Rd., Columbus, 614-321-8766, brookdale.com 100 assisted living units, 25 memory care units

Brookdale Lancaster, 241 Whittier Dr. S, Lancaster, 740-692-7616, brookdale.com 42 assisted living units

Brookdale Cooper Road, 690 Cooper Rd., Westerville, 614-259-2849, brookdale.com 75 assisted living units, 20 memory care units

Brookdale Marysville, 1565 London Ave., Marysville, 937-558-1905, brookdale.com 62 assisted living units, 14 memory care units

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Abbington of Powell, 3971 Bradford Ct., Powell, 614-789-9868, abbingtononline.com 48 assisted living units

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Brookdale Muirfield, 7220 Muirfield Dr., Dublin, 614-300-1144, brookdale.com 53 assisted living units, 30 memory care units Brookdale Newark, 331 Goosepond Rd., Newark, 740-692-7614, brookdale.com 42 assisted living/memory care units Brookdale Pinnacle, 1305 Lamplighter Dr., Grove City, 614-926-0165, brookdale.com 90 assisted living units, 24 memory care units Brookdale Trillium Crossing, 3500 Trillium Crossing, Columbus, 614-441-8963, brookdale.com 60 assisted living units, 153 independent living units Brookdale Westerville, 6377 Cooper Rd., Columbus, 614-929-3697, brookdale.com 31 assisted living units, 12 memory care units Canal Winchester Care Center, 202-288 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester, 614-345-9500, macintoshcompany.com opens fall 2017 Carriage Court of Grove City, 2320 Sonora Dr., Grove City, 614-871-8000, seniorlife style.com 120 assisted living units Carriage Court of Hilliard, 3570 Heritage Club Dr., Hilliard, 614-664-9124, carriage courthilliard.com 62 assisted living units, 40 memory care units Carriage Court of Lancaster, 800 Becks Knob Rd., Lancaster, 740-564-4422, seniorlife style.com 36 assisted living units, 16 memory care units Carriage Court of Marysville, 717 S. Walnut St., Marysville, 937-303-9252, seniorlife style.com 40 assisted living units, 10 memory care units Chestnut House, 1065 Johnson Ave., Newark, 740-281-1172, seniorlifestyle.com 39 assisted living units Chimes Terrace, 65 S. Williams St., Johnstown, 740-967-0707, nationalchurchresidences.org 24 assisted living units, 36 independent living units The Convalarium of Dublin, 6430 Post Rd., Dublin, 614-761-1188, theconvalarium.com 5 assisted living units, 94 nursing units Creekside at the Village at Wexner Heritage Village, 2200 Welcome Pl., Columbus, 614559-5500, whv.org 83 assisted/independent living units

Danbury in Columbus, 2870 Snouffer Rd., Columbus, 614-339-0459, danburysenior living.com 68 assisted/independent living units, 33 memory care units Danbury at Parkside Village, 730 N. Spring Rd., Westerville, 614-794-9300, danbury seniorliving.com 105 assisted/independent living units, 30 memory care units Dublin Assisted Living and Memory Support

by Senior Star, 6480 Post Rd., Dublin, 614210-3243, seniorstar.com 65 assisted living units, 34 memory care units Dublin Retirement Village, 6470 Post Rd., Dublin, 614-764-2800, seniorstar.com 134 independent living units Edgewater Place, 11351 Layfayette Plain City Rd., Plain City, 614-873-9700, edgewater place.com 56 assisted living units, 10 memory care units Feridean Commons, 6885 Freeman Rd., Westerville, 614-898-7488, feridean.com

58 assisted living units, 40 independent living units First Community Village, 1800 Riverside Dr., Columbus, 614-324-4455, national churchresidences.org 38 assisted living units, 178 independent living units, 36 memory care units, 100 nursing units First & Main of Lewis Center, 8875 Green Meadows Dr., Lewis Center, 740-513-2270, 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, theforumatknightsbridge.com 90 assisted living units, 143 independent living units, 25 memory care units, 57 nursing units

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Drinks with Benefits Wine, beer and spirits have some surprising effects.

BY MARY MIHALY

We’ve read for years that the antioxidants in wine help keep our hearts healthy and resveratrol—an antioxidant found in red wine—fights aging. Even though recent reports suggest that drinking alcohol may increase the risk of certain types of cancers, that doesn’t negate research saying that there are still some benefits to having a drink.

The key to balancing all of this, perhaps, is limiting your alcoholic intake. If you’re going to drink, the

U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 suggests limiting it to one drink daily for women and two for men. One drink means 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, 8 ounces of malt liquor or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.

Wine isn’t the only alcoholic drink that puts health benefits into the glass. Beer and spirits both boost our wellbeing in dozens of ways, and researchers are discovering more all the time. Below are a few favorites.

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Like wine, beer is good for the circulation. A Japanese study showed that small amounts of beer (one or two a day) make your arteries less stiff. That conclusion is backed up by Harvard Medical School, where their researchers found that beer lowers the risk of getting a stroke because it keeps arteries flexible, so blood flows more freely and clots are less likely to form.

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If you’re trying to develop stronger bones, drinking one or two beers every day can help block the hormones that encourage bone loss, according to the National Institutes of Health. In fact, one study shows beer might be better at preventing bone loss than taking calcium supplements.

Beer helps prevent dementia. A recent study published in the journal Life Science found links between the polyphenols (a type of antioxidant) in beer and a lower risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

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Beer is a diuretic, which you already know, because it makes you urinate often.

That means moderate consumption can help you avoid kidney stones by diluting urine and strengthening the flow, according to a study in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. You’re actually excreting more calcium— the primary ingredient in kidney stones.

Keep forgetting your sunglasses? Grab a brew instead. The antioxidants in beer, specifically ales and stouts, help cut your risk of developing cataracts, according to a Canadian study.

WINE

As alcohol goes, wine is a health powerhouse. That’s mostly due to resveratrol, and the same dynamic that makes vino an antiager makes it good for the skin in other ways. For one, according to a study by the Mayo Clinic, it inhibits the bacteria that causes acne. Drink it or rub a little into your skin—but please, use the cheap stuff; you’ll get the same antioxidants.

Fine wines should be sniffed and tasted and appreciated, not massaged into your pores.

Another irony: Even though heavy drinking kills your liver, drinking a glass of wine a day actually helps it, according to a study released in Hepatology, a publication from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Researchers have learned that wine in moderation lowers the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Wine drinkers in one study ended up with half the NAFLD risk of teetotalers, and four times lower risk than people who drank beer and spirits.

Wine fights tooth decay and gum disease, too.

A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that the antimicrobials in wine fight the bacteria that cause tooth decay—but brush your teeth anyway.

If you feel drowsy after drinking red wine, it’s not just the alcohol that’s putting you to sleep; it’s rich in melatonin, a hormone produced by our bodies that regulates sleep-andwake cycles. It’s also a cancer fighter. Ironically, too much alcohol—or caffeine—can deplete your melatonin levels.

Wine makes you smarter— or at least you think you’re intelligent after a few glasses. Seriously, resveratrol increases blood flow to the areas of the brain responsible for learning and forming new memories, and wine-drinking participants in one study retained words and performed faster than those who didn’t imbibe. This benefit actually is felt more by older people, because the blood supply to the brain diminishes as we age, according to a study done at Texas A&M.

More brain benefits: Drinking wine helps us beat the blues. A study in Spain found that people who drank two to seven glasses a week were less likely to be diagnosed with depression.

You may have heard that grilling meat at high temperatures can cause cancer—it converts sugars and amino acids into carcinogens—but don’t turn off the grill just yet. Marinating meat in red wine for six hours can eliminate some kinds of carcinogens by as much as 90 percent. Just mix a cup of red with a cup of olive oil and add garlic, parsley and peppercorns for extra flavor.

If all these benefits aren’t enough, here’s one more: Wine is good for your sex life. A study by the University of Western Australia found that, thanks to those heart-friendly antioxidants, wine-drinking men exhibited at least 25 percent less erectile dysfunction than men who abstained. Women feel the same effects: A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that drinking one to two glasses a day boosted their sexual desire. Antioxidants in wine produce nitric oxide that relaxes artery walls, increasing our blood flow to important private parts, intensifying sexual desire.

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SPIRITS

Vodka also kills the bacteria that give your clothes a stale aroma. If you need to wear a shirt again before you do your laundry, spray it with some vodka, according to Mary Findley, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Cleaning. Vodka won’t leave an odor after it dries.

Another green tip from Findley: squirt vodka on your bathtub caulk to get rid of the black mold—that stuff will make you sick.

(Use cheap vodka for cleaning and save pricier brands for martinis.) Don’t dilute the vodka—spray, then let it sit for 15 minutes before scrubbing with an old toothbrush.

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Gargling whiskey mixed with warm water is an old remedy for a sore throat.

According to a small study in Japan, the alcohol in the booze numbs your throat.

If you’re trying to lose weight, try drinking a little tequila with your dinner.

Participants in a study presented at the American Chemical Society not only lowered their blood glucose levels after drinking tequila, they stayed fuller longer than those who didn’t drink alcohol.

While you’re misting with vodka, here’s another natural hack: In the summer, spritz a little on yourself when you go outdoors. It’s a great insect repellant.

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You’re in a restaurant, you ate onions and you’re pretty sure you have bad breath. Freshen your breath easily with a shot of vodka. (All alcohol kills halitosis-causing bacteria.

You don’t need scientific research to verify it; the commercial mouthwash in your cupboard contains a whopping 21.6 percent alcohol.) But bourbon and other liquors will cause their own boozy smell, so use vodka—it’s odorless.

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Ashley Cano goes through an exercise during a Laugh Yoga class at the Bexley Public Library.

Laughter Yoga Can giggling your way to Zen make you healthier?

BY TAMI KAMIN MEYER | PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON

Laughter yoga: the thought alone makes you smile. But wrap your Zen brain around this idea: preliminary research has shown that laughing is good for your health.

If that’s the case, count us in.

“There are … several good reasons to conclude that laughter is effective as an intervention,” explains William B. Strean in an article entitled “Laughter Prescription,” found in the National Institutes of Health’s U.S. Library of Medicine. “Although the evidence … demonstrating laughter’s benefits could be stronger, virtually all studies of laughter and health indicate positive results. Similarly, there are almost no negative side effects or undesirable ramifications associated with laughter as an intervention.”

So, what about this idea of coupling yoga with laughter?

According to Gail Spirit Sky, a longtime Bexley resident and yoga instructor, laughter yoga was founded on a whim 22 years ago.

Dr. Madan Kataria, a physician in India, was concerned that patients he thought should be feeling better were not faring well. Meanwhile, he was delving into scientific evidence about how laughter can positively impact a person’s mental and physical health.

Around 4 a.m. one morning he had a sudden revelation about how to instantly test the findings of the studies. Three hours later, he gathered four people, including his wife, in a nearby park. They stood in a circle as one person at a time moved to the center to tell a joke or a funny story. Throughout the next 10 days they continued the activity—the small group attracted passersby who contributed to the joke marathon

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After 10 days, “they ran out of jokes and then decided they didn’t need jokes, just laughter,” says Sky, a laughter yoga leader. Kataria didn’t realize it at the time, but he had just launched the world’s first laughter club.

The yoga aspect of laughter yoga is the brainchild of Kataria’s wife, Madhuri. A yoga teacher, the co-founder of laughter yoga realized that deep breathing is essential to improving oxygen flow in the body, so her contributions focused on that element.

Sky reports there are more than 6,000 laughter clubs in 60 countries throughout the world. The only club in Central Ohio celebrated its seventh anniversary in late September. When Sky leads the monthly laughter club meeting, the retired teacher’s decades of teaching third grade shine through.

The hour-long gathering starts as a quick history lesson about the humble beginnings of laughter yoga. It is clear she enjoys the surprise people express when she informs them which country is home to the most laughter clubs. It’s not the United States, nor is it India. “Vietnam has the most laughter clubs,” Sky tells attendees.

While her demeanor is self-deprecating, silly and joyful, it is clear Sky takes this laughter business seriously. At various moments, she gently implores attendees to press their “laughter button,” which is the happy-face sticker participants are given as they enter the club environs.

Left to right: Bri Smith, Zoey Garber and Aubrey Wolf laugh during an exercise at a Laugh Yoga class at the Bexley Public Library.

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In just six or seven slow, deep breaths, you can change the oxygen in your system.

Eastside resident Joyce Johnson is a strong proponent of the benefits of both laughter and deep breathing. Johnson, a respiratory therapist for 45 years and a laughter yoga leader, works for the Breathing Association and helps seniors adapt to lung health issues.

“In just six or seven slow, deep breaths, you can change the oxygen in your system,” says Johnson, a grandmother of four.

Nearly 10 years ago, she began searching for ways to spice up her presentations to seniors about proper breathing techniques.

Then, in 2008, Johnson attended ComFest and came upon a presentation about laughter yoga. She enjoyed it so much she trained to become a laughter yoga leader and today relies heavily on that foundation as she assists seniors with breathing issues.

“I enjoy teaching it and I see seniors enjoying doing it too, especially seniors who don’t have much interaction with a lot of people,” she says.

Not only has her laughter yoga education boosted Johnson’s career, but it has also benefited her personally. When Johnson was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy a little more than six years ago, she continued to teach laugh-

—JOYCE JOHNSON ter yoga once weekly. She says it helped her “get through it” and feel better, even on days she had chemotherapy.

Bexley resident Cassandra Gainer, the owner of Precious Pets of Bexley, has participated in Sky’s laughter yoga. “I enjoy laughing and yoga, so when I first heard about laughter yoga, I was intrigued. I had no idea what it would be like. It turns out it really does reduce my stress and puts me in a good mood,” she says.

“It feels good to laugh,” she adds. “You get your mind off the stresses of your life.

You let your guard down to live in the moment.”

Laughter is an excellent antidote for various ailments, claims Sky. In addition to being a stress reliever, she says laughter is also good for the jaws and abdominal muscles.

Another positive aspect of laughter yoga is that even when a person cannot attend a session in person, there are other ways to laugh. There are several YouTube videos, including some featuring Kataria, to help assist when attending a class is not possible.

Sky says faking it can provide the same benefits. “Your body does not know if you’re faking [laughter] or if it’s real,” she adds. ✚

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GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with a gynecologic cancer David E. Cohn, Robotic Surgery; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center– Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Dr. Hillard, 614-293-3873 Larry J. Copeland, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers, Gynecologic Cancer–Rare; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614-293-3873 Jeffrey M. Fowler, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Robotic Surgery, Pelvic Reconstruction; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614-293-3873 David M. O’Malley, Robotic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, JamesCare Gynecologic Oncology, 3651 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614293-3873 Gary C. Reid, Gynecologic Cancers, Laparoscopic Surgery; OhioHealth Gynecologic Cancer Surgeons, 500 Thomas Ln., Ste. 4B, Columbus, 614-566-1150 Luis Vaccarello, Gynecologic Cancers; Grant Medical 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 and Micro-

Raymond J. Kobus, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery; Hand and Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614262-4263 Lawrence M. Lubbers, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Sports Injuries; Hand and Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-2624263 James F. Nappi, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Microsurgery; Hand and Microsurgery Associates, 1210 Gemini Place, Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-262-4263

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Focuses on symptom and pain management during end-of-life care Philip H. Santa-Emma, Palliative Care; Mount Carmel West Hospital, Mount Carmel Palliative Medicine, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, 614234-0200 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 Rd., Ste. 2D, Westerville, 614-508-0110

Raymond K. Wurapa, Hand & Wrist Surgery; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Rd., Columbus, 614-545-7900

Ian M. Baird, Central Ohio Primary Care, Riverside Infection Consultants, 3555 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 3020, Columbus, 614-2689487

HEMATOLOGY Treats such conditions as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma

John A. Davis, HIV/AIDS, Infections–Transplant, Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, Columbus, 614-293-4854

Kristie Blum, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin’s, Lymphomas–Rare; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 1, Columbus, 614293-3196 John C. Byrd, Leukemia–Chronic Lymphocytic; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 1, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Spero R. Cataland, Hematologic Malignancies, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders, Clinical Trials; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, JamesCare at University Hospital East, 181 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9441 Michael R. Grever, Hematologic Malignancies, Leukemia, Drug Development, Clinical Trials; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Department of Hematology, 460 W. 10th St., Columbus, 614-293-8724 Eric H. Kraut, Hematologic Malignancies, Leukemia, Drug Development, Clinical Trials; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9441

Joseph M. Gastaldo, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients; Central Ohio Primary Care, Riverside Infection Consultants, 3555 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 3020, Columbus, 614-268-9487 George J. Gianakopoulos, Travel Medicine; Central Ohio Primary Care, Riverside Infection Consultants, 3555 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 3020, Columbus, 614-268-9487 Susan L. Koletar, AIDS/HIV, Clinical Trials; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Dr., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854 Julie E. Mangino, Fungal Infections; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Dr., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854 Kurt B. Stevenson, Antibiotic Resistance, HIV/ AIDS; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Dr., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854 David A. Wininger, AIDS/HIV; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Infectious Disease, McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Dr., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-4854 INTERNAL MEDICINE Personal physician who provides longHEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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TOP DOCTORS term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly Michael Burgin, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Ln., Ste. B, Dublin, 614293-0080 Gerald French, OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 454 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740369-1010 Kevin P. Henzel, Memorial Hospital of Union County, Memorial Internal Medicine, 660 London Ave., Ste. A, Marysville, 937-642-1550 Daria J. Hopkins, Licking Memorial Hospital, Licking Memorial Internal Medicine, 120 McMillen Dr., Newark, 220-564-7935 D. Matthew Koehler, OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 454 W. Central Ave., Delaware, 740-369-1010 Cynthia G. Kreger, Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Chronic Illness; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Ln., Ste. B, Dublin, 614-293-0080 Yasmin Q. McInerney, Central Ohio Primary Care, Westerville Internal Medicine, 484 County Line Rd. W, Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-891-8080

medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the heart Peter Amsterdam, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 765 N. Hamilton Rd., Ste. 120, Gahanna, 614533-5000 Gary M. Ansel, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614262-6772 Konstantinos Dean Boudoulas, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Quinn Capers IV, Peripheral Vascular Disease; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Ernest L. Mazzaferri Jr., Aortic Valve Replacement; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Ln., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-366-5001 Tejas Mehta, OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 551 W. Central Ave., Ste. 204, Delaware, 740-615-0400 Mitchell J. Silver, Peripheral Vascular Disease; OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614262-6772

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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 6, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Mark B. Landon, Diabetes in Pregnancy; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 6, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Philip Samuels, Epilepsy in Pregnancy, Hypertension in Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Hematologic Abnormalities; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 6, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Cynthia S. Shellhaas, Pregnancy–High Risk, Fetal Ultrasound/Obstetrical Imaging, Amniocentesis, Pregnancy After Age 35; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 6, Columbus, 614-293-2222 Stephen F. Thung, Pregnancy–High Risk; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 6, Columbus, 614-293-2222

David E. McMahon, Berger Health Partners, 9085 Southern St., Ste. A, Orient, 614-2774670 Mary B. Mischler, OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, 6870 Perimeter Dr., Ste. B, Dublin, 614-788-9700 Patricia A. Ryan, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint Lewis Center, 6515 Pullman Dr., Ste. 2200, Lewis Center, 614688-7150 David H. Sharkis, Central Ohio Primary Care, Jasonway Internal Medicine, 770 Jasonway Ave., Ste. G-2, Columbus, 614-459-3687

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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; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center– Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 1, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Marcelo Raul Bonomi, Lung Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer; The James Cancer Hosital and Solove Research Inst., 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-0463 David Carbone, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Thymoma and Thymic Cancer, Immunotherapy; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Steven K. Clinton, Genitourinary Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention/ Control; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Division of Medical Oncology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Rm. 112, Columbus, 614-293-6196 Steven M. Devine, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Stem Cell Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Hematology & Transplant Clinic, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 1, Columbus, 614-293-3196 Patrick C. Elwood, Lymphoma; Mount Carmel East Hospital, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, 614-383-6000 Joanne Jeter, Cancer Genetics, Hereditary Cancer, Melanoma, Breast Cancer; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-4320 Peter J. Kourlas, Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates, 810 Jasonway Ave., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-442-3130 Thomas E. Olencki, Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Kidney Cancer; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-4320 Gregory A. Otterson, Lung Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–

Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Peter G. Shields, Lung Cancer, Medical Oncology–Consultation, Hematology, Cancer Prevention; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-6786 Jeffrey Zangmeister, Medical Oncology–Consultation; Mount Carmel East Hospital, 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd., Columbus, 614-3836000 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 Dr., 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837

Uday Nori, Transplant Medicine–Kidney, Transplant Medicine–Pancreas, Kidney Disease–Chronic; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Comprehensive Transplant Center, 300 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 11, Columbus, 614-293-6724 Todd E. Pesavento, Transplant Medicine– Kidney, Transplant Medicine–Pancreas; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Comprehensive Transplant Center, 300 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 11, Columbus, 614-293-6724 Brad H. Rovin, Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Vasculitis, Immunotherapy; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614293-4997 Christopher S. Saunders, Riverside Nephrology Associates, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-538-2250 Kevin L. Schroeder, Hypertension; Riverside Nephrology Associates, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-538-2250 Dan N. Spetie, Kidney Disease–Chronic; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Ln., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-366-5001 Christopher Valentine, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Stones, Dialysis Care; Riverside Nephrology Associates, 929 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, 614-538-2250 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 Rd., Ste. 2001, Columbus, 614-533-5500 James B. Elder, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Brain & Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614685-1965

Wesley V. Forgue, Central Ohio Nephrology Associates, 285 E. State St., Ste. 360, Columbus, 614-621-0101

Robert Gewirtz, Aneurysm, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Chiari’s Deformity; Central Ohio Neurological Surgeons, 955 Eastwind Dr., Westerville, 614-261-0393

Nabil Haddad, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Hypertension; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837

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TOP DOCTORS Daniel M. Prevedello, Skull Base Tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Department of Neurological Surgery, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 5, Columbus, 614-685-1965 Ali R. Rezai, Parkinson’s Disease, Pain–Chronic, Deep Brain Stimulation, Alzheimer’s Disease; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Center for Neuromodulation, 480 Medical Center Dr., Columbus, 855-255-0550 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 Erick A. Arce, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Ln., Columbus, 614-533-5500 Jason Barfield, Botox Therapy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disorders; Mount Carmel Neurology Westerville, 495 Cooper Rd., Ste. 212, Westerville, 614-882-2581 Aaron L. Boster, Multiple Sclerosis, NeuroImmunology, Neurosarcoidosis, Spasticity Management; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 1501, Columbus, 614-533-5500 Geoffrey Eubank, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Ln., Columbus, 614-533-5500 Robert J. Fallis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, Demyelinating Neuropathy; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Pierre Giglio, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Neuro-Oncology; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Brain & Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-4448 David Hinkle, Parkinson’s Disease/Movement Disorders, Dystonia; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 1501, Columbus, 614-533-5500 John T. Kissel, Neuromuscular Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4969 70

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Stephen J. Kolb, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Neurogenetics, Neuromuscular Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Sandra K. Kostyk, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Spinal Cord Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Jerry R. Mendell, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6200 Vinay K. Puduvalli, Neuro-Oncology, Brain Tumors, Gliomas, Neurological Complications of Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614293-4448 Michael K. Racke, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-Immunology; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Zarife Sahenk, Neuro-Pathology, Neuromuscular Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6200 Markus H. Schmidt, Sleep Disorders; Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, 4975 Bradenton Ave., Dublin, 614-766-0773 Steven Simensky, Concussion, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, Electrodiagnosis; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 2350, Westerville, 614-566-9777 Andrew P. Slivka Jr., Stroke; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology, 2050 Kenny Rd., Fl. 7, Columbus, 614-293-4969 Michel T. Torbey, Critical Care, Brain Injury, Stroke; Ohio State University 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 Eric C. Bourekas, Brain & Spinal Imaging, Brain & Spinal Tumors, Stroke, Osteoporosis

Spine-Vertebroplasty; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Rm. 487, Columbus, 614-293-4333 Donald W. Chakeres, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 395 W. 12th Ave., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614293-4333 Peter J. Pema, Interventional Neuroradiology; Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-340-7741 Jerome A. Rusin, Pediatric Neuroradiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Radiology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2359 OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders Deborah A. Bartholomew, Gynecologic Pathology, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Vulvar Disease; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Center, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin, 614-764-2262 James F. Beattie, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 280, Dublin, 614-434-2400 Michael L. Blumenfeld, Gynecology Only, Gynecologic Ultrasound, Uterine Fibroids, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Center for Women’s Health, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 5, Columbus, 614-293-2076 Michael Cackovic, Pregnancy–High Risk, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnant Athlete; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 6, Columbus, 614-2932222 Renee Caputo, Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction; Mount Carmel Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor, 777 W. State St., Ste. 302, Columbus, 614-224-7662 Tracy Cook, MaternOhio Clinical Associates, 7450 Hospital Dr., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614659-9519 Christopher M. Copeland, Infertility, Ultrasound, Laparoscopic Surgery; Kingsdale Gynecologic Associates 1315 W. Lane Ave.,

Mollie Ezzie, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 280, Dublin, 614-434-2400

Geri D. Hewitt, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Center, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin, 614764-2262

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

Laura Houser, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Rd., Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400

Melissa Goist, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kenny Road, 2020 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-293-3069

Julie Jones, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 280, Dublin, 614-434-2400

Kathleen Q. Lutter, Gynecology Only, Women’s Health, Adolescent Gynecology, Menopause Problems; Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3545 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 401, Columbus, 614-261-0101

Stuart Jones, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids; Matern-Ohio Clinical Associates, 7450 Hospital Dr., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

Marcie Maffett, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy; Matern-Ohio Clinical Associates, 7450 Hospital Dr., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

Brian S. Kelley, Professionals for Women’s Health, 484 County Line Rd. W, Ste. 230, Westerville, 614-268-8800

Erin M. Olah, Gynecology Only; Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 641 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington, 614-434-2400

Carl Krantz, MaternOhio Clinical Associates, 7450 Hospital Dr., Ste. 200, Dublin, 614-659-9519

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

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David Goldfarb, Pickaway Health Services Noecker Bldg., 600 N. Pickaway St., Fl. 2, Circleville, 740-474-5024 Harold N. Green, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Rd., Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 William Hammett, OhioHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Ste. D, Delaware, 740-615-2700 Matthew Hazelbaker, Marysville Obstetrics & Gynecology, 150 Morey Dr., Marysville, 937644-1244

Madhuri Kurup, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 150 Taylor Station Rd., Ste. 300, Columbus, 614-434-2400 Suzanne Lin, Gynecology Only, Women’s

Health over age 40; OhioHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Ste. D, Delaware, 740-615-2700 Hariklia Louvakis, OhioHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians, 460 W. Central Ave., Ste. D, Delaware, 740-615-2700

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ric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222

Alan R. Sacolick, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 280, Dublin, 614-434-2400

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

Milroy J. Samuel, Complete Healthcare for Women, 5888 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 614-882-4343 Trista K. Schrickel Feller, Marysville Obstetrics & Gynecology, 150 Morey Dr., Marysville, 937-644-1244 Francisco Sosa, Pregnancy–High Risk, Menopause Problems; Columbus Women’s Care, 85 McNaughten Rd., Ste. 310, Columbus, 614755-4200 Mitchell W. Spahn, Columbus ObstetriciansGynecologists, 54 W. High St., Ste. B, London, 740-852-6000 Katherine Strafford, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Center, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin, 614-764-2262 Marcia L. Summers, Columbus Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 7450 Hospital Drive, Ste. 280, Dublin, 614-434-2400 Wayne C. Trout, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Center, 4053 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin, 614764-2262 Ann M. Wurst, Professionals for Women’s Health, 484 County Line Rd. 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, Glaucoma– Pediatric; 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 Dr., Ste. 100, Westerville, 614-890-5692

David Castellano, Corneal Disease & Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Colleen M. Cebulla, Retinal Detachment, Melanoma–Ocular, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8041 George M. Chioran, Refractive Surgery; Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Ste. 100, Westerville, 614-890-5692

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

Raymond Cho, Eyelid/Tear Duct Disorders, Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116

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

Gloria P. Fleming, Glaucoma; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Jill Foster, Oculoplastic Surgery, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, Botox Therapy; Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 410, Columbus, 614-221-7464 Andrew Hendershot, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116 Steven E. Katz, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic Surgery, Orbital Tumors/Cancer; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 3545 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 200, Columbus, 614827-0011 Curtin G. Kelley, Corneal Disease, LASIKRefractive Surgery; Arena Eye Surgeons, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 320, Columbus, 614-228-4500

Kenneth A. Boyle, Northwest Eye Surgeons, 2250 N. Bank Dr., Columbus, 614-451-7550 Don Bremer, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity; Pediat-

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Cameron B. Nabavi, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Eye Trauma, 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116

Marilyn K. Kosier, Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration; Kosier Eye, 1520 Sheridan Drive, Lancaster, 740-654-8424

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Thomas F. Mauger, Cornea Transplant, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Anterior Segment Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5000, Columbus, 614-293-8116

Chirag C. Patel, Retinal Disorders; The Retina Group, 262 Neil Ave., Ste. 220, Columbus, 614464-3937 Gary L. Rogers, Strabismus–Adult & Pediatric; Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. 4C, Columbus, 614-224-6222 Mark Slabaugh, Glaucoma; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., 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 R. Earl Bartley III, Hip & Knee Replacement;

OhioHealth Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physicians, 417 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington, 614834-1500 Keith R. Berend, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Joint Implant Surgeons, 7277 Smith’s Mill Rd., Ste. 200, New Albany, 614-221-6331 Gregory C. Berlet, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Sports Injuries-Foot & Ankle; Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Westerville Medical Campus, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 2000, Westerville, 614895-8747 Brian L. Davison, Hip & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Rd., 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, 614-461-8174 Bruce French, Trauma; OhioHealth Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Ste. 500, Columbus, 614566-7777 Jeffrey Granger, Joint Infections, Joint Replacement; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, Department of Orthopaedics, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2663 David Hannallah, Spinal Surgery; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Rd., 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Dr., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Christopher C. Kaeding, Sports Medicine, Knee Injuries/ACL, Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Dr., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-8813 Kevin E. Klingele, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, 584 County Line Rd. W, Westerville, 614-355-6000

Adolph V. Lombardi, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Joint Implant Surgeons, 7277 Smith’s Mill Rd., Ste. 200, New Albany, 614-221-6331

Microvascular Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074

Thuan Ly, Trauma, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, Department of Orthopaedics, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2663

Karen H. Calhoun, Airway Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery, Allergy & Immunotherapy; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687

Joel L. Mayerson, Bone Tumors, Sarcoma– Soft Tissue, Limb Surgery/Reconstruction, Musculoskeletal Tumors; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 5, Columbus, 614293-4420 Laura Phieffer, Trauma, Fractures in the Elderly, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures, Fractures–Complex & Non Union; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, Department of Orthopaedics, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-2663 Joel R. Politi, Hip Replacement & Revision, Knee Replacement & Revision; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Rd., Columbus, 614545-7900 Kevin J. Pugh, Trauma, Fractures, Limb Surgery/Reconstruction, Deformity Reconstruction; OhioHealth Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Ste. 500, Columbus, 614-566-7777 Robert N. Steensen, Knee Reconstruction & Revision, Knee Injuries/ACL, Arthritis–Knee, 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 Rd., 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Amit Agrawal, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction,

Ricardo L. Carrau, Skull Base Tumors & Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Cancer & Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074 Roberto J. Castellon, Riverview Ear Nose Throat Center of Central Ohio, 2405 N. Columbus St. Ste. 230, Lancaster, 740-681-8300 Daniel W. Chase, Riverview Ear Nose Throat Center of Central Ohio, 2405 N. Columbus St., Ste. 230, Lancaster, 740-681-8300 Brad W. deSilva, Laryngeal & Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Edward E. Dodson, Neuro-Otology; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 555 Metro Pl. N, Ste. 475, Dublin, 614-366-3687 Garth F. Essig Jr., Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 L. Arick Forrest, Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Head & Neck Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Jeffrey A. Hall, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Rd., Ste. A, Columbus, 614-273-2230 Jeffery B. Hiltbrand, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 4300 Clime Rd., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-273-2230 Fred R. Leess, Memorial Ear, Nose & Throat, 498 London Ave., Ste. G, Marysville, 937-578-4300 Michael D. Martyn, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Rd., Ste. A, Columbus, 614273-2230 HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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TOP DOCTORS 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; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074 Bradley A. Otto, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Nasal & Sinus Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 4000, Columbus, 614-366-3687 Enver Ozer, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074 James William Rocco, Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074 John M. Ryzenman, Neuro-Otology; Ohio Ear Institute, 387 County Line Rd. W, Ste. 115, Westerville, 614-891-9190 Theodoros N. Teknos, Head & Neck Cancer, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074 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, 614-755-5151 Darryl N. Willett, Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians, 974 Bethel Rd., Ste. A, Columbus, 614273-2230 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, 614-566-9777 74

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Yeshwant P. Reddy, Pain–Spine, Pain–Interventional Techniques, Pain–Back & Neck; OhioHealth Neurological Physicians, 931 Chatham Ln., Ste. 200, Columbus, 614-533-5500

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Kevin Dickerson, Central Ohio Primary Care, Riverside Pediatrics, 4885 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2-10, Columbus, 614-267-7878

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

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

Anil V. Parwani, Urologic Pathology, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Pathology; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8496

Megan E. Heitzman, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Rd., Pickerington, 614-8643222

Christopher R. Pierson, Neuro-Pathology, Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Cancer, Perinatal Pathology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Laboratory Medicine/ Anatomic Pathology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-5450 PEDIATRICS Deals with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood Sarah Adams, Mount Carmel Medical Group, 3667 Marlane Dr., 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 Rd., Newark, 220-564-4940 Carrie J. Barnes-Mullett, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Rd., Pickerington, 614864-3222 Robert Baun, Licking Memorial Pediatrics Tamarack, 1865 Tamarack Rd., 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 Rd., Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Jennifer H. Campbell, Central Ohio Primary Care, Building Blocks Pediatrics,

Amy E. Deibel, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Rd., Pickerington, 614-864-3222

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

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

Michele M. Hensley, Pediatric Associates of Lancaster, 1550 Sheridan Drive, Ste. 102, Lancaster, 740-687-6386 Christopher B. Houts, Powell Pediatric Care, 55 Clairedan Dr., Powell, 614-888-8989 Cheryl K. Kirkby, Mill Valley Pediatrics, 17853 State Route 31, Ste. C, Marysville, 937-5784210 William E. Knobeloch, Nutrition, Obesity; American Health Network, 1671 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-5437 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 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd., Ste. 210, Marysville, 937-644-1441 Robert C. LaMonte, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771 William W. Long, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Rd., Pickerington, 614-864-3222 Gayle Melnick, Berger Health Pediatrics, Medical Office Bldg., 600 N. Pickaway St., Ste. 301, Circleville, 740-420-8632 Jennifer Lynn Miller, Pediatric Associates of Lancaster, 1550 Sheridan Drive, Ste. 102, Lancaster, 740-687-6386 Garey H. Noritz, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Complex Diagnosis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Complex Health Care

Clinic, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-5808 Janet S. Orr, Central Ohio Primary Care, Building Blocks Pediatrics, 6503 E. Broad St., Ste. 100, Columbus, 614-434-5437 Brad T. Pfau, American Health Network, 1671 W. Main St., Newark, 740-522-5437 Barbara B. Rayo, Pediatric Associates, 4595 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-0771 Purbi S. Sahai, Ohio Center for Pediatrics, 5040 Bradenton Ave., Dublin, 614-766-3344 Donna L. Sterling, Central Ohio Primary Care, Riverside Pediatrics, 4885 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2-10, Columbus, 614-267-7878 Nicholas S. Stevens, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Rd., Pickerington, 614-8643222 Katrina S. Tansky, Nutrition, Obesity; Central Ohio Primary Care, Step by Step Pediatrics, 540 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 200, Westerville, 614-891-9505 John D. Toth, Pediatric Associates, 7420 Gooding Blvd., Ste. 100, Delaware, 740-6578000 H. Scott Tyson, Pediatric Associates, 905 Old Diley Rd., Pickerington, 614-864-3222

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Peter J. Mustillo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 700 Children’s Dr., 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

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TOP DOCTORS PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Treats heart diseases and abnormalities in children Louis I. Bezold III, Congenital Heart Disease & Acquired, Fetal Echocardiography, Echocardiography; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-0630 John P. Cheatham, Congenital Heart Disease– Adult & Child, Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Cardiology; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2530 Curt J. Daniels, Congenital Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiac Catheterization; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2530 Timothy F. Feltes, Congenital Heart Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2530 Naomi J. Kertesz, Arrhythmias; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2530 John P. Kovalchin, Echocardiography, Cardiac MRI, Congenital Heart Disease–Adult & Child, Cardiac Imaging; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2530 Karen M. Texter, Fetal Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2530 John J. Wheller, Congenital Heart Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Heart Center, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-2530 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 Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4425 Monika Chaudhari, Diabetes, Turner Syndrome, Adrenal Disorders, Growth Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4425 Robert P. Hoffman, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes; 76

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

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Gastroenterologist who works with children

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

Jane P. Balint, Short Bowel Syndrome; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3450 John A. Barnard, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3450 Wallace V. Crandall, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3450 Carlo Di Lorenzo, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3450 Steven H. Erdman, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Hereditary Cancer; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-3450 Ivor D. Hill, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Malabsorption Syndrome, Diarrheal Diseases; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-3450 PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY Diagnoses and treats blood diseases and cancers in children Rolla F. Abu-Arja, Bone Marrow Transplant, Immune Deficiency; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6425 Jeffery J. Auletta, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant, Infections in Cancer Patients, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Cancers; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6425 Timothy P. Cripe, Solid Tumors, Bone Tumors, Neuroblastoma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6425

Bryce A. Kerlin, Thrombotic Disorders, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3250 Randal S. Olshefski, Brain Tumors; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3550 Mark A. Ranalli, Neuroblastoma, Kidney Cancer, Germ Cell Tumors, Melanoma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3550 Nicholas Yeager, Bone Tumors, Sarcoma– Soft Tissue; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Hematology & Oncology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3550 PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organs, as they present in children William J. Barson, Streptococcal Infections, Meningitis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Dr., Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614-722-4452 Michael T. Brady, AIDS/HIV, HospitalAcquired Infections; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Dr., Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614722-6060 William Garrett Hunt, Tuberculosis, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Infectious Disease–Perinatal; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Dr., Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614722-4452 Preeti Jaggi, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Dr., Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614-722-4452 Octavio Ramilo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Dr., Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614-722-4452

Pablo J. Sanchez, Infectious Disease–Perinatal; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease, 700 Children’s Dr., Ste. C5C, Columbus, 614-722-4452 PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Nephrologist who works with children John D. Mahan, Dialysis Care, Renal Replacement Therapy, Kidney Disease–Chronic, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4360 Hiren P. Patel, Kidney Disease–Chronic, Hypertension; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4360 Andrew Schwaderer, Kidney Disease, Kidney Stones; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Nephrology, 700 Children’s Dr., 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, 555 S. 18th St., Ste. 2A, 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 Dr., 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 Dr., Columbus, 614-722-6600 PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Treats diseases of the lungs in children Don Hayes Jr., Transplant Medicine–Lung; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Lung & Heart-Lung Transplant Program, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3425 Karen S. McCoy, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4766 Shahid I. Sheikh, Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary

Medicine, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-4766 Richard D. Shell, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Asthma, Pulmonary Complications–Neurodisability; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-4766 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 Dr., 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 Dr., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614722-5525 Charles H. Spencer, Scleroderma, Fibromyalgia, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Rheumatology, 700 Children’s Dr., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614722-5525 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, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3900 Christopher Breuer, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3900 Renata B. Fabia, Burn Care, Trauma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3900 Jonathan I. Groner, Trauma; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-3900 Brian D. Kenney, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Critical Care; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3900 Denis R. King, Solid Tumors; Nationwide

Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-3900 Marc A. Levitt, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-4086 Marc P. Michalsky, Obesity/Bariatric Surgery, Nutrition; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3900 R. Lawrence Moss, Congenital Anomalies, Cancer Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3900 Benedict C. Nwomeh, Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., 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 Dr., Columbus, 614-722-5098 Albert C. Clairmont, Spasticity Management, Electrodiagnosis; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Davis Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 480 Medical Center Dr., Columbus, 614-293-7604 Samuel C. Colachis III, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnosis; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 480 Medical Center Dr., Columbus, 614-366-9211 Karl W. Klamar, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Concussion, Movement Disorders; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Physical Medicine & HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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TOP DOCTORS Rehabilitation, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-5050 Michelle A. Miller, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-5050 Walter J. Mysiw, Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-293-7604 William S. Pease, Electromyography (EMG), Stroke Rehabilitation, Gait Disorders, Spasticity Management; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-366-9211 Jeffrey A. Strakowski, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sports Injuries; Physical Medicine Associates, 3555 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-566-4191 Emily J. Yu, Spinal Rehabilitation, Pain Management; Orthopedic One, 4605 Sawmill Rd., Upper Arlington, 614-827-8700 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Gayle M. Gordillo, Wound Healing/Care, Burns–Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hemangiomas/ Birthmarks; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2100, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Robert T. Heck, Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction; Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, 5005 Arlington Centre Blvd., Columbus, 614246-6900 Jeffrey E. Janis, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Cosmetic Surgery–Face & Breast, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Migraine; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2100, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Richard Eugene Kirschner, Cleft Palate/Lip, 78

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Craniofacial Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 700 Children’s Dr., Ste. T58, Columbus, 614-722-6299 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSU Plastic Surgery, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2140, Columbus, 614-293-8566 Christine Sullivan, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction & Body Contouring; The Sullivan Centre, 7706 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614436-8888 Michael J. Sullivan, Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Cosmetic Surgery–Face & Neck, Eyelid Surgery; The Sullivan Centre, 7706 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-4368888

Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer; Mount Carmel Mid Ohio Pulmonary & Sleep, 1945 Newark-Granville Rd., Granville, 614-586-0668 Philip T. Diaz, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Emphysema; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 John S. Kim, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Narcolepsy; Sleep and Breathing Research Institute, 1251 Dublin Rd., Columbus, 614-297-7704 Maria R. Lucarelli, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925 Ulysses J. Magalang, Sleep Disorders/Apnea; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925

Mark D. Wells, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery; OhioHealth Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, 285 E. State St., Ste. 600, Columbus, 614-566-9496

Jonathan Parsons, Asthma, Breathing Disorders, Bronchitis, Cough; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd., Ste. 2200, Columbus, 614-293-4925

PSYCHIATRY Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders

Amy L. Pope-Harman, Transplant Medicine– Lung; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Lung Transplant Office, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-5822

Darryl Brush, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders; OSU Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Dr., Columbus, 614-293-9600

Mahmoud Qadoom, Sleep Disorders; Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, 450 Alkyre Run Dr., Ste. 230, Westerville, 614-898-9340

Smitha Patel, Memorial Hospital of Union County, Memorial Psychiatry 773 S. Walnut St., Marysville, 937-578-4301

Paresh J. Timbadia, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Airway Disorders; Mount Carmel Mid Ohio Pulmonary & Sleep, 1945 Newark-Granville Rd., Granville, 614-586-0668

James Young, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Addiction/Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders; OSU Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Dr., Columbus, 614-293-9600 PULMONARY DISEASE Internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways Peter R. Bachwich, OhioHealth Primary Care, Endocrinology & Pulmonary Physicians, 7630 Rivers Edge Dr., Columbus, 614-533-4000 Asok Dasgupta, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD),

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; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center– Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, 460 W. 10th Ave., Ste. 252F, Columbus, 614-688-6952

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Mark Crnkovich, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Riverside Radiation Oncology, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-566-5560 John Grecula, Head & Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 2, Columbus, 614-293-8415 Douglas D. Martin, Brachytherapy, Cervical Cancer, Chemo-Radiation Combined Therapy, Gynecologic Cancers; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Fl. 2, Columbus, 614-293-8415

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Julia R. White, Breast Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-688-7040

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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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Stoneridge Medical Services, 3900 Stoneridge Ln., Ste. A, Dublin, 614-366-5001 Abha R. Gupta, Memorial Health, Rheumatology Dept., 500 London Ave., Marysville, 937-578-2020 Wael N. Jarjour, Lupus/SLE; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837

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Seth M. Kantor, Osteoporosis; OhioHealth Arthritis and Osteoporosis Physicians, 285 E. State St., Ste. 620, Columbus, 614-566-9380 HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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TOP DOCTORS Catherine Lee, Autoimmune Disease, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis; Columbus Arthritis Center, 1211 Dublin Rd., Columbus, 614-486-5200 Zhanna Mikulik, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, CarePoint East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-293-4837 Matthew L. Mundwiler, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease; Columbus Arthritis Center, 1211 Dublin Rd., Columbus, 614-486-5200 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, Overuse Injuries, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics–Non Surgical; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Dr., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Monique S. Brady, MAX Sports Medicine, 1010 Refugee Rd., Fl. 2 - Ste. 200, Pickerington, 614788-4222 Darrin L. Bright, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 260, Columbus, 614533-6600 B. Rodney Comisar, Shoulder & Knee Surgery; OrthoNeuro, 1030 Refugee Rd., Pickerington, 614-890-6555 Jason J. Diehl, MAX Sports Medicine, 6955 Hospital Drive, Dublin, 614-566-1420 Douglas J. Diorio, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 260, Columbus, 614533-6600 Anthony J. Ewald, MAX Sports Medicine, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 2150, Westerville, 614-5333280 John F. Hedge, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 260, Columbus, 614533-6600 Thomas G. Hospel, MAX Sports Medicine, 6955 Hospital Drive, Dublin, 614-566-1420

Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, 584 County Line Rd. W, Westerville, 614-355-6000 Joel Lewis Shaw, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 260, Columbus, 614533-6600 Vismai C. Sinha, MAX Sports Medicine, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 260, Columbus, 614533-6600 Bryant James Walrod, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Concussion, Overuse Injuries; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Dr., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-3600 Randall R. Wroble, Shoulder & Knee Surgery; Orthopedic One, 170 Taylor Station Rd., 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; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-293-7171 Doreen Agnese, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Cancer Genetics; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-293-4040 William E. Carson III, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Melanoma; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-293-6306 William B. Farrar, Breast Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-293-4040

Donald C. Lemay, MAX Sports Medicine, Pickerington Medical Campus, 1010 Refugee Rd., Fl. 2 - Ste. 200, Pickerington, 614-788-4222

Jeffrey W. Hazey, Laparoscopic Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 410 W. 10th Ave., Ste. 708, Columbus, 614-293-3230

Thomas L. Pommering, Pediatric Sports Medicine; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Westerville

Mitchell L. Henry, Transplant–Kidney, Adult & Pediatric, Transplant–Liver, Adult & Pediatric,

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Transplant–Pancreas; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Rm. 130, Columbus, 614-293-4627 Donald E. Hura, OhioHealth Surgical Specialists, 5131 Beacon Hill Rd., Ste. 220, Columbus, 614-544-1880 Bradley J. Needleman, Obesity/Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery–Advanced; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-366-6675 Timothy M. Pawlik, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers; Ohio State University, Wexler Medical Center, 395 W. 12th Ave., Ste. 670, Columbus, 614-293-7171 Ronald P. Pelletier, Transplant–Kidney, Transplant–Pancreas & Liver; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 395 W. 12th Ave., Fl. 1, Columbus, 614293-6730 Raphael E. Pollock, Sarcoma; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7171 Stephen P. Povoski, Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery, Sentinel Node Surgery; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-293-4040 Carl R. Schmidt, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The James at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, Department of Surgery, 2050 Kenny Rd., Columbus, 614-293-7171 Kristine D. Slam, Breast Cancer & Surgery; Central Ohio Surgical Associates, 6075 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-864-6363 Alicia M. Terando, Breast Cancer & Surgery, Melanoma; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-293-4040 THORACIC AND CARDIAC SURGERY Provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions in the chest Geoffrey B. Blossom, Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3525 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500

P Aryeh Cohen, Fairfield Healthcare Professionals, 618 Pleasantville Rd., Ste. 202, Lancaster, 740-681-9020

Robert Roy Bahnson, Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Hormone Replacement–Male, Impotence; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Urology, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-8155

VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Radiologist who uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat disease in nearly every organ

Kevin L. Banks, OhioHealth Urology Physicians, 500 Thomas Ln., Ste. 3G, Columbus, 614-7882870

Sumit Bhatla, Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-340-7741

Robert E. Merritt, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Division of Thoracic Surgery, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-9059

Geoffrey N. Box, Endourology, Prostate Cancer/Robotic Surgery, Genitourinary Cancer, Ureter & Renal Pelvis Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Department of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263

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

Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce, Lung Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center– Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Division of Thoracic Surgery, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-2939059

Jeffrey M. Carey, Incontinence–Male & Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair; Central Ohio Urology Group, 750 Mount Carmel Mall, Ste. 350, Columbus, 614-396-2684

Steven B. Duff, Cardiac Surgery, Lung Surgery; Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3525 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500 Mark E. Galantowicz, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-3101

Michael D. Streicher, Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3525 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500 Daniel R. Watson, Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3525 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 5300, Columbus, 614-566-3500 Patrick Wells, Cardiac Surgery, Lung Surgery; Mount Carmel Cardiothoracic Surgeons East, 85 McNaughten Rd., Ste. 110, Columbus, 614751-8846 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 Andrew Hundley, Bladder Disorders, Incontinence–Urinary, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Fl. 4, Columbus, 614-293-4643 UROLOGY Manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland Ronney Abaza, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Cancer, Reconstructive Surgery; OhioHealth Robotic Urologic Surgeons, 7450 Hospital Dr., Ste. 300, Dublin, 614-544-8104

George T. Ho, Scioto Valley Urology, 600 N. Pickaway St., Ste. 402, Circleville, 740-420-7882 Bodo E. Knudsen, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Urology, 915 Olentangy River Rd., Ste. 2000, Columbus, 614-293-8155 Cheryl T. Lee, Urologic Cancer, Bladder Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Department of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8155 E. Bradley Pewitt, Urologic Cancer; Central Ohio Urology Group, 750 Mount Carmel Mall, Ste. 350, Columbus, 614-396-2684 Kamal S. Pohar, Urologic Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer; Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Department of Urology, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-685-4263 William A. Stallworth, Licking Memorial Hospital, Licking Memorial Urology, Moundbuilders Doctors’ Park, Bldg. 4, 1272 W. Main St., Newark, 220-564-1750 Stephen R. Vijan, Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Central Ohio Urology Group, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, 614-796-2900 Eric Ward, Central Ohio Urology Group, 350 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, 614-796-2900

Hooman Khabiri, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Faculty Office Tower, 395 W. 12th Ave., Rm. 303, Columbus, 614-293-8315 John A. Lippert, Tumor Embolization; Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, 3525 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-340-7741 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 Michael Go, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, Prior Hall, 376 W. 10th Ave., Rm. 701, Columbus, 614-293-8536 Kenneth C. Kent, Carotid Endarterectomy, Aneurysm–Abdominal Aortic, Lower Limb Arterial Disease, Carotid Endarterectomy; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, University Hospital East, Meiling Hall, 370 W. Ninth Ave., Ste. 254, Columbus, 614-292-2600 Jean E. Starr, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Aneurysm–Aortic; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, Prior Hall, 376 W. 10th Ave., Rm. 701, Columbus, 614-293-8536 Patrick S. Vaccaro, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Division of Vascular Diseases & Surgery, Prior Hall, 376 W. 10th Ave., Rm. 701, Columbus, 614-293-8536 HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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ORTHONEURO For more than 75 years, OrthoNeuro has been a leader in orthopedic and neurologic care. Since the practice opened in 1941, its highly skilled physicians have helped hundreds of thousands of patients with wideranging bone, joint, muscle and nerve issues.

From young athletes to adults to seniors, OrthoNeuro’s mission is to return each patient to doing what they love.

OrthoNeuro’s 28 board-certified physicians offer head-to-toe treatments and procedures centered around sport, spine and joint, including joint replacement; sports medicine; wound care; spine surgery; hand, elbow, shoulder, foot and ankle treatment; and physical therapy. OrthoNeuro also is a trusted name for expert performance of orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and podiatry.

With five convenient Central Ohio locations—Downtown Columbus, Pickerington, Westerville, New Albany and Dublin—Columbus residents are never far away from an OrthoNeuro office.

OrthoNeuro’s multidisciplinary centers specialize in the best available neuromusculoskeletal care, always wrapped in ample compassion and understanding for valued patients. Each practitioner strives to provide warm, skillful and affordable care.

Because OrthoNeuro’s physicians aim to be the leading providers of musculoskeletal health services in the area, they are progressive in their research, training and continuing education. In addition, the doctors at OrthoNeuro strive to be leaders and educators themselves, emphasizing highquality and patient-focused care.

Many patients can be seen for same-day orthopedic consultations or within 24 hours, and appointments can even be requested online with ease.

For those who need care even faster, OrthoNeuro also has a pair of Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers, located in Downtown Columbus and Pickerington. Each offers the ultimate in convenience and specialized care when unexpected pain or injury strikes, including some extended evening and weekend hours. No appointment is required at either of these locations, though patients do have the option to call ahead to alert the staff they’re coming in.

At the Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers, OrthoNeuro doctors provide a more efficient, tailored alternative to the ER or traditional urgent care centers, allowing patients to be quickly seen by an orthopedic specialist in a facility with all relevant and necessary equipment (including X-rays, casting and more) under one roof. Sports injuries, strains and sprains, pinched nerves and many more conditions and injuries can be seen, expertly diagnosed and treated, all under one roof. Patients love the new facilities, compassionate care and short wait times. Plus, the Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers offer healthier waiting rooms and often a more affordable alternative to the emergency room.

OrthoNeuro is composed of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to providing the highest quality care, which has earned many of its physicians spots in Best Doctors and Top Doctors Awards in Central Ohio, and earned the practice as a whole the Angie’s List Super Service Award.

“We are honored to have provided healthcare services to the people of the Columbus area since 1941,” says Dr. Carl Berasi, president and CEO of OrthoNeuro.

“As an independent, private practice, our only obligation is to provide our patients with the best possible care.”

ORTHONEURO 614-890-6555 • orthoneuro.com 6770 Avery Muirfield Drive Dublin, Ohio

1313 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio

1030 Refugee Road Pickerington, Ohio

5040 Forest Drive New Albany, Ohio

70 S. Cleveland Ave. Westerville, Ohio

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Orthopedic surgery, neurology, spine surgery, podiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

The practice has 28 board-certified physicians.

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Martin Taylor, D.O., Ph.D. Nicholas Cheney, D.O. Carl Berasi, D.O. Robert Nowinski, D.O. Daryl Sybert, D.O. Ryan Palmer, D.O. Michael Cannone, D.O. Michael Skeels, D.O. NOT PICTURED

Ying Chen, D.O. B. Rodney Comisar, M.D. Timothy Duffey, D.O. Jeffrey Gittins, D.O. Mark Gittins, D.O. David Kim, M.D. Ryan Klinefelter, M.D. Keith LaDu, D.O. Sandy Lane, M.D. Jeremy Mathis, D.O. Gary Millard, D.O. Ralph Napolitano Jr., D.P.M. Steven Nash, M.D. Francis O’Donnell, D.O. Donald Rohl, D.O. Thomas Skeels, D.O. Scott Stephens, M.D. Desmond Stutzman, D.O. Larry Todd Jr., D.O. Robert Whitehead, M.D.

ORTHONEURO ORTHOPEDIC URGENT CARE CENTERS 1313 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio

1240 Hill Road N Pickerington, Ohio

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SULLIVAN CENTRE In 2018, Sullivan Centre celebrates its 22nd year serving Central Ohio. When the practice was founded in the mid-1990s, plastic surgery was quite a different industry than what it has evolved into today. Surgical procedures were often considered to be the only effective choice to stay ahead of the aging process, as treatments such as Botox, fillers, nonsurgical devices and specialized skin care didn’t yet exist.

“Cosmetic surgery is still an important aspect of our practice, but over the years our aesthetic business has expanded to include so much more,” explains Dr. Michael Sullivan, who co-owns the practice with his wife, Dr. Christine Sullivan. To patients, the doctors are known simply as “Dr. Mike” and “Dr. Chris.” “Our clients want more nonsurgical or minimally invasive options, and we’ve listened. After all, why endure superfluous incisions, discomfort and recovery time if results can be achieved without them?”

Although nonsurgical treatments have surged in recent popularity, not all are created equally. That’s why the Sullivans insist that any nonsurgical treatment must have sufficient, scientifically proven benefits and a proven track record of success before they agree to add it to their service offerings.

“Fortunately, technological advances and product development now allow us to reliably tighten skin, freeze fat, replace volume loss and diminish the signs of aging without surgery,” Dr. Mike adds.

This commitment to state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical solutions is why the Sullivans are voted by their peers every year to the esteemed groups of Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America for plastic surgery. This national reputation, in turn, led to Sullivan Centre becoming the first plastic surgery practice in Central Ohio to be invited

to offer BodyTite and FaceTite. These new, minimally invasive, skin-tightening procedures give results approaching that of surgery, but without incisions, downtime or general anesthesia. In many cases, they can eliminate the need for a facelift or tummy tuck.

As Sullivan Centre’s products and services have expanded, so too has its highly trained professional team of nurse injectors, CoolSculpting technicians and skin care experts. Nancy Cotterman, RN, and Amanda Brockman, RN, spent four months training with Dr. Mike to learn his philosophy and approach to Botox and filler injections. It’s easy to see why more than 99 percent of Sullivan Centre clients report satisfaction with their injection experience.

This hands-on approach to training and education extends to every aspect of Sullivan Centre’s patient care. Dr. Chris examines every prospective CoolSculpting candidate with the office’s experienced team. Together, they outline all of the options and develop a customized plan and roadmap for patients’ success.

Proper skincare is another essential component to Sullivan Centre’s premiere anti-aging program. Dr. Mike and Master Aesthetician Dina Maynard teamed up more than 18 years ago to develop the pyramid to success for healthy and radiant skin, beginning with scientifically proven prescriptive products and texture-enhancing treatments.

In a world jam-packed with cosmetic products, procedures and providers, it’s difficult for patients to know who they can trust. “When it comes to aesthetic treatments of your face and body, experience matters,” Dr. Mike stresses. “We have more than 65 years of combined experience as caring, compassionate and skilled plastic surgeons guiding our clients through the confusion to help them look and feel their best.”

SULLIVAN CENTRE 7706 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio 614-436-8888 sullivancentre.com

CHRISTINE SULLIVAN, M.D. SPECIALTY

Plastic surgery, focus on breast surgery and body contouring BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Plastic Surgery PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Society of Plastic Surgery EDUCATION

Bowling Green State University (B.S.), Ohio State University (M.D.), University of Michigan (plastic surgery residency) MICHAEL SULLIVAN, M.D. SPECIALTY

Facial plastic surgery, focus on facial cosmetic surgery and rhinoplasty BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery EDUCATION

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Samantha Barnett, CoolSculpting Specialist Nancy Cotterman, Aesthetic Nurse, Coordinator Dr. Christine Sullivan, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Sullivan, Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Amanda Brockman, Aesthetic Nurse Dina Maynard, Skin Care Specialist HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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DELANEY SMITH, M.D. For Dr. Delaney Smith, medical director at Columbus Springs East hospital, psychiatry is a team effort. “It’s not just what medicines can we prescribe, but also what are their psychosocial needs, what stresses do they have, what are their strengths,” Smith explains. “What’s really appealing to me is getting to work with all these different disciplines to make the person better.”

While working in the maximum security setting of Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Smith began taking weekend shifts at Columbus Springs Dublin—then called Dublin Springs Hospital. When Columbus

Springs East opened, staff asked Smith to step on board, full-time, as the new hospital’s medical director.

In addition to her administrative duties, Smith sees patients in the hospital’s severe and persistent mental illness unit. “I’ve always really enjoyed working with people with psychotic illnesses,” she explains. “It can be a really amazing transformation, working with someone who comes in completely out of touch with reality and helping them get back to that.”

Smith also enjoys seeing dramatic transformation through her work with

transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS. This relatively new treatment option uses MRI-grade magnets to treat patients with depression.

“It’s really nice to have a technological way to treat people,” she says. “There’s so many people who have depression and have tried numerous different antidepressants, and either they can’t tolerate the side effects or they don’t get a good, full response.”

Smith adds that TMS treatment allows her “to really see the sort of blossoming where [patients] want to engage in life again. …

It’s really heartening to see those levels of improvement.”

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Boston University (B.A.), Ohio State University College of Medicine (M.D.), Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (psychiatry residency), Case Western Reserve University (forensic psychiatry and community psychiatry fellowships)

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COLUMBUS SPRINGS DUBLIN 7625 Hospital Drive Dublin, Ohio 614-717-1800 columbusspringsdublin.com

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Anderson University (B.S.), Indiana University School of Medicine (M.D.), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base/ Wright State University (psychiatry residency)

MARK E. BLAIR, M.D. Lack of understanding about mental illness and addiction often leads to stigma, even among those afflicted, but it’s no deterrent for Dr. Mark Blair of Columbus Springs Dublin.

“That’s one of the reasons I went into psychiatry—there’s so little we know,” he says. “They’re scratching the surface on the theories of why [our treatments] work, and it’s cool to be a part of it. We’re learning more and more every day.”

Blair has learned much in his own career already, thanks to experiences such as developing the first adult

inpatient program at the Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry. That program experienced rapid growth, tripling its bed count in a very short time. “That gave me a lot of experience and helped me in my current role at Columbus Springs, where we’re growing rapidly as well,” Blair says.

Blair is medical director of Columbus Springs Dublin and chief medical officer of the hospital system’s two locations; he also sees patients in the hospital’s depression and psychosis units. A major proponent of ECT and TMS—electroconvulsive therapy

and transcranial magnetic stimulation—Blair is quick to extoll the virtues of each.

ECT, he says, is much more humane than when it was first introduced, thanks to technological advancements and the use of anesthesia. And TMS, which was only approved in the U.S. to treat major depressive disorder in the last decade, uses MRI-grade magnets to improve brain function. Both provide options to patients who are resistant to other treatments, without the inconvenience of systemic side effects.

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GREG VANHORSSEN, ACA, HIS At Absolute Hearing Solutions, an audiology practice, you will get more than you pay for.

Owner Greg VanHorssen credits his finance degree and 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 in the nearly 10 years the practice has been in business, clients have saved upward of $9 million.

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testing and evaluation equipment and the best prices in the Midwest—help drive its client base. The average commute of a client, VanHorssen says, is 50 miles or more. The office does not charge for follow-up visits, hearing aid testing, patient testing, cleanings (which do not require appointments), and adjustments for the lifetime of the device.

Absolute Hearing Solutions stocks hearing aids on-site, enabling clients to be fit for and test devices in a single visit, and has a fulltime audiologist on staff. “We do speech and noise tests, so 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 was named to Columbus Dispatch CBUS Top Picks in 2016 (its inaugural year) and 2017.

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JASON B. LICHTEN, M.D. Plastic surgeons—and doctors outside of the cosmetic medicine field who offer services like Botox injections—are prolific in Central Ohio. Choosing one for procedures from a simple injectable filler to a full facelift can be a daunting task, but Dr. Jason Lichten of Central Ohio Plastic Surgery hopes to make the decision a little easier for you.

“I’ve always wanted to treat patients the way that I’d want to be treated as a patient,” Lichten says. The skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon insists that “at the end of the day, the best thing that I can offer is my attitude and my approach to plastic surgery.”

Sometimes, that approach may mean turning away a patient who asks for an unrealistic result or who comes to his office for the wrong reasons. People should seek out his services for their own peace of mind, he says, not to satisfy the expectations of a partner, friend or boss.

“Education is extremely important to me,” he explains. “I believe it is my obligation to give my patients the facts required to make educated decisions.” Finding the best solution for an individual based on desired results is paramount, Lichten adds. “I don’t want to sell anybody anything … I’ll tell people not to do [procedures, because] it’s about doing what’s right, and it’s really why I got into medicine to begin with: to help people.”

Lichten opened the first plastic surgery practice in Lancaster in 2005, turning to Columbus for a second office two years later. Today he remains the only plastic surgeon operating at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, where he performs breast cancer and skin cancer reconstructions in addition to tattoo and hair removal, spider vein treatments and cosmetic procedures.

CENTRAL OHIO PLASTIC SURGERY ohioplastic.com 135 N. Ewing St., Suite 202 Lancaster, Ohio 740-653-5064 5969 E. Broad St., Suite 202 Columbus, Ohio 614-862-8008

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Justin W. Dugas, Dugas Dental, 27 Neverland Dr., Lewis Center, 740-548-0575, dugasdental.com Michael C. Fair Jr., Arlington Dental Group, 3360 Tremont Rd., Suite 100, Upper Arlington, 614-451-7377, uadentalgroup.com Natalie K. Fisher, Bethel Grove Dental, 1151 Bethel Rd., Suite 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., Suite 125, Westerville, 614-882-0275, fojasdentistwesterville.com Michael J. Freeman, North Court Family Dentistry, 1412 N. Court St., Circleville, 740-4743861, northcourtfamilydentistry.com Robert A. George, Eastpoint Dental, 7334 E. Broad St., Suite A, Blacklick, 614-856-1413, eastpointdental.com Jeffrey Gibbs, Camelot Dental Group, 5005 Horizons Dr., Suite 110, Columbus, 614-4515115, camelotdentalgroup.com Andrew Gilbert, 3360 Tremont Rd., Columbus, 614-451-1300, drdouglasgoff.com Alisha A. Gray, Smile Works Family Dentistry, 500 S. Jefferson Ave., Plain City, 614-7330800, smileworksdds.com Robert E. Green, 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., Suite 100, Worthington, 614-8852610, haiddentalassociates.com Josh M. Halderman, Blair Dental, 1101 Norton 90

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Benjamin R. Lamielle, Hilliard Modern Dental, 4083 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 614-529-9644, hilliardmoderndental.com

Nicole Helfrich, 1975 Guilford Rd., Upper Arlington, 614-488-1252, drhelfrich.com

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

Kyle R. Hickman, Havens Family Dental, 1582 N. Waggoner Rd., Suite B, Blacklick, 614-5284173, havensfamilydental.com

Sam M. Latif, Ohio Cosmetic Dentists, 4661 Sawmill Rd., Suite 102, Columbus, 614-4597300, ohiocosmeticdentists.com

Douglas P. Hinton, Greentree Dental Group, 2027 Henderson Rd., Columbus, 614-4202420, greentreedentalgroup.com

Stephanie Lauer Weitzel, Merion Village Dental, 1250 S. High St., Columbus, 614-4434400, merionvillagedental.com

Naimisha S. Hoffman, Legacy Family Dental, 6655 Post Rd., Suite A, Dublin, 614-336-7643, legacyfamilydentaldublin.com

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

Marc J. Hollander, 118 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-475-7228, marcjhollanderdds.com

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

Jeffrey J. Holowicki, Smiley Dental Group, 5156 Blazer Pkwy., Suite 200, Dublin, 614503-1531, smileydentalgroup.com

Paul M. Loper, 6321 E. Livingston Ave., Suite A, Reynoldsburg, 614-864-7731, paulloperdds.com

John G. Imm III, 5 Points Advanced Dentistry, 3380 Tremont Rd., Suite 190, Upper Arlington, 614-961-4351, ua5pointsdentistry.com Parker M. Jarvis, 555 W. Schrock Rd., Suite 120, Westerville, 614-882-5208, docjarvis.com John W. Johnson, New Albany Adult Dentistry, 5121 Forest Dr., Suite A, New Albany, 614-7759300, columbusohiodentist.com Fred A. Kaufman, Kaufman Dental Group, 3040 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-231-4527, kaufmandentalgroup.com Carole J. Kelley, Hilliard Dental Associates, 4621 Leap Ct., Hilliard, 614-777-1877, hilliarddental.com Irfan Khan, Polaris Dental Care, 2023 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, 614-758-6522, polaris dentalcare.com G. Paul King II, Camelot Dental Group, 5005 Horizons Dr., Suite 110, Columbus, 614-4515115, camelotdentalgroup.com John D. Koutras, Koutras and Schooley DDS, 1275 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 200, Columbus, 614-294-4007, koutrasandschooleydental.com Christina M. Kulesa, Northstar Family Dental, 538 Polaris Pkwy., Westerville, 614-682-6213, northstarfamilydental.com Howard A. Laile II, 2294 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-237-5000

Anthony G. Lordo, 1000 High St., Suites A & B, Worthington, 614-885-4754, drlordo.com Elizabeth Love, Lifetime Dental Health, 1960 Bethel Rd., Suite 240, Columbus, 614-3628877, lifetimedh.com James R. Male, 55 Granville St., Gahanna, 614471-3020 Elizabeth A. Malys-Clark, Clark Family Dental, 5133 Hampsted Village Center Way, New Albany, 614-503-7801, clarkfamily dentist.com Timothy O. March, March Dentistry, 1580 Fishinger Rd., Suite L, Upper Arlington, 614-4576161, marchdentistry.com Melissa D. Mariani, Legacy Family Dental, 6655 Post Rd., Suite A, Dublin, 614-336-7643, legacyfamilydentaldublin.com John M. Marque, Marque Dental Associates, 1582 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740-654-3980, johnmarquedds.com Christopher D. Masoner, 17 N. Harding Rd., Columbus, 614-482-4033, drchristopher masoner.com Brittany S. McCarthy, McCarthy Dental Group, 17 N. Harding Rd., Columbus, 614-239-0051, 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 James E. Metz, 1271 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-252-4444, columbusdentistry.com Austin Meyer, Powell Village Dental, 126 E. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-785-0107, powellvillagedental.com Walter D. Mick, Mick Family Dental Care, 1561 Brice Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-526-8854, MickFamilyDental.com

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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, 740-964-5138, 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., Suite A, New Albany, 614-939-0400, newalbanyelitedental.com Mark S. Smilack, 3370 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-237-2529, drmsmile.com Samuel E. Smiley, Smiley Dental Group, 5156 Blazer Pkwy., Suite 200, Dublin, 614-503-1531, smileydentalgroup.com Michael J. Smith, Reynoldsburg Family Dental, 7589 E. Main St., Suite B, Reynoldsburg, 614-866-5518, reynoldsburgfamilydental.com

Nicholas J. Terse, 825 High St., Suite B, Columbus, 614-888-1896, drterse.com

George P. Wick, 1234 Old Henderson Rd., Suite A, Columbus, 614-268-9443, georgewickdds.com

William E. Thompson, Grandview Dental Care, 1220 Grandview Ave., Columbus, 614-4867378, grandviewdentalcare.com

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

Susan R. Tikson, 6641 N. High St., Suite 101, Worthington, 614-888-2563, susan tiksondds.com Jeffrey A. Tilson, 426 Beecher Rd., Gahanna, 614-939-4800, drtilson.com Barth M. Toothman, Toothman Dental Group, 1920 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-457-4585, toothmandentalgroup.com Robert M. Tootle, Tootle & Palmer Dentistry, 600 N. Court St., Circleville, 740-477-2220, tootleandpalmerdentistry.com Prashanthi Vadhi, Vadhi Ohio Family Dental, 6023 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-864-6000, drvadhi.com Maria Van Huffel, 960 N. Hamilton Rd., Suite 107, Gahanna, 614-476-8999, mvanhuffel.com Steve C. Walton, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 483, Columbus, 614-682-8698, stevewaltondds.com

James D. Worley, 300 S. State St., Westerville, 614-882-1816 L. Craig Wright, Dublin Dental Associates, 200 W. Bridge St., Suite C, Dublin, 614-889-9661, dublindentalassociates.com Eric Zidel, Zidel Dental Group, 4575 Winchester Pike, Columbus, 614-837-2080, zideldentalgroup.com Paula A. Zimmerman, Grove City Family Dentistry, 3031 Columbus St., Grove City, 614-8752153, gcfamdent.com Wayne A. Zipperlen, 11925 Lithopolis Rd., Canal Winchester, 614-837-6688, canal winchesterdentist.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

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

Allen Carnes, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery, 6641 N. High St., Suite 105, Worthington, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com

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

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

Clifford A. Cook, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery, 6641 N. High St., Suite 105, Worthington, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com

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Michael Schumacher, Schumacher & Bauer, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 500-B, Columbus, 614-451-1110, columbusdentists.net

Brian D. Cutright, Fairfield Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 550 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740-6870551, drcutright.com James P. Ellis, Ellis Oral Surgery, 420 Beecher Rd., Suite A, Gahanna, 614-775-0222, ellisoralsurgery.com Bruce A. Fraser, Northeast Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 463 Waterbury Ct., Suite A, Gahanna, 614-471-6600, northeastoms.com Haitham Hadeed, Central Ohio Oral Surgery, 13293 Summerfield Way, Pickerington, 614522-0555, ohiohealth.com/find-a-doctor/ profile/1669/Haitham-Hadeed Byron T. Henry, Northwest Oral and Facial Surgery, 6641 N. High St., Suite 105, Columbus, 614-885-3339, nwofs.com Robert M. Hinkle, Hinkle Dental Arts, 250 W. Bridge St., Suite 102, Dublin, 614-889-0777, hinkledentalarts.com Jeffrey W. Krause, 190 S. State St., Suite 2, Westerville, 614-895-7429, krauseoms.com Peter E. Larsen, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Colum-

bus, 614-292-9731, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ peter-e-larsen-dds

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

Monte Masonbrink, Oral & Facial Surgery for Adults & Children, 3705 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 200, Powell, 614-457-9337, ofsac.com

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

Jack B. McEwan, Buckeye Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1650 Coshocton Ave., Suite D, Mount Vernon, 740-392-2000, buckeyeomfs.com

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

Gregory C. Michaels, Northeast Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 823 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-654-6628, northeastoms.com

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

Jackrit Mongkollugsana, 154 W. Schrock Rd., Suite B, Westerville, 614-890-7005

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

Gregory M. Ness, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-2212, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ gregory-m-ness-dds

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

Terry D. Olejko, Ohio Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 615 Copeland Mill Rd., Suite 2A, Westerville, 614-895-8400, ohiooms.com

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

Gregory A. Rekos, Drs. Scheetz & Rekos, 5155 Bradenton Ave., Suite 100, Dublin, 614-7649455, omfso.com

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

Scott W. Nieman, DDS, Inc. Pediatric Dentists

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TOP DENTISTS ORAL PATHOLOGY Oral pathology deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.

Catherine M. Flaitz, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org/catherinem-flaitz John R. Kalmar, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0197, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ john-r-kalmar-dmd-phd Susan Mallery, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-5892, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ susan-r-mallery-dds-ms-phd Kristin McNamara, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-6577, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ kristin-k-mcnamara-dds-ms ORTHODONTICS Orthodontics is the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion.

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

4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus, 614457-6567, cookmessortho.com Frank E. Cordray Jr., Cordray Orthodontics, 96 Northwoods Blvd., Columbus, 614-436-7761, cordrayorthodontics.com Bethany Crawford, Erkis & Hickman Orthodontics, 1418 Brice Rd., Suite 105, Reynoldsburg, 614-501-0042, eastcolumbusbraces.com

dontics, 1418 Brice Rd., Suite 105, Reynoldsburg, 614-501-0042, eastcolumbus braces.com Erik W. Hrabowy, 3140 E. Broad St., Suite 200, Columbus, 614-235-2351, hrabowybraces.com James T. Hutta, 470 Silver Ln., Suite A, Gahanna, 614-855-8800, lovethatsmile.net

Brian E. Crock, Crock Orthodontics, 175 McMillen Dr., Newark, 740-344-3372, crockortho.com

Larry Hutta, Hutta & Cook Orthodontics, 6641 N. High St., Suite 104, Worthington, 614-8852000, huttasmiles.com

Lisa M. Davison, Davison Orthodontics, 395 W. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-389-8346, davisonorthodontics.com

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

Steven C. Emrich, 937 Polaris Woods Blvd., Westerville, 614-888-4577, smilesbyemrich.com

Frank R. Marshall, Marshall Family Orthodontics, 5515 Scioto-Darby Rd., Hilliard, 614-8762892, marshallsmile.com

Ronald S. Erkis, Erkis & Hickman Orthodontics, 1418 Brice Rd., Suite 105, Reynoldsburg, 614-501-0042, eastcolumbusbraces.com Cheryl B. Golden, Golden Orthodontics, 3015 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-235-4800, golden orthodontics.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, 740-654-6006, bracemeup.com Lynnsay R. Hickman, Erkis & Hickman Ortho-

Amin Mason, Polaris Orthodontic Center, 1079 Polaris Pkwy., Suite 130, Columbus, 614-781-6990,polarisorthodonticcenter.com Ana M. Mercado, Nationwide Children’s Orthodontic Treament Program, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614-722-5651, nationwide childrens.org/ana-m-mercado Joseph M. Mess, Cook & Mess Orthodontics, 4775 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus, 614457-6567, cookmessortho.com Mark T. Musgrave, Musgrave Othrodontics, 98 W. William St., Delaware, 740-362-6952, musgraveorthodontics.com

Robert J. Brown, Brown Orthodontics, 5491 Scioto Darby Rd., Suite 100, Hilliard, 614-8767788, rjbortho1.com Ewa T. Byczek, Dublin Orthodontics, 6780 Perimenter Dr., Suite 200, Dublin, 614-7182222, dublinorthodontics.com Jesse 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., Suite 104, Worthington, 614885-2000, huttasmiles.com Victor J. Cook Jr., Cook & Mess Orthodontics, 94

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Ronald Carmen, Carmen Orthodontics, 5225 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-864-5555, carmenorthodontics.com

Mark D. Pierce, 3854 N. High St., Columbus, 614-262-3047, markpiercedds.com Jeffrey A. Price, 470 Silver Ln., Suite A, Gahanna, 614-855-8800, lovethatsmile.net David Ray, Ray Orthodontics, 683 Cooper Rd., Westerville, 614-882-1185, rayortho dontics.com Jeffrey M. Shirck, Shirck Orthodontics, 196 E. Broad St., Suite B, Pataskala, 740-227-2076, shirckorthodontics.com

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Kent M. Underwood, Trio Orthodontics, 10220 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell, 614-761-9777, trioorthodontics.com Andrew B. Wade, Wade Orthodontics, 5249 W. Broad St., Columbus, 614-878-7887, wade orthodontics.com Ann W. Walters, 1063 Harding Memorial Pkwy., Suite B, Marion, 740-387-9636 Jared C. Zwick, Trio Orthodontics, 250 W. Bridge St., Suite 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, 614-722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org/homa-amini Ashley Anderson, Hines Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, 5715 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, 614-423-6963, hineslittlesmiles.com Emily J. Baran, 395 N. West St., Suite A, Westerville, 614-898-9994, scottniemandds.com Carolyn A. Barber, 395 N. West St., Suite A, Westerville, 614-898-9994,scottniemandds.com Paul S. Casamassimo, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Dr., Columbus, 614722-5651, nationwidechildrens.org

Where a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth Begins!

Our practice has been caring for the families of Columbus since 1979. It is our goal to provide children with healthy teeth in a fun environment. Our experienced staff is trained and committed to providing the highest quality of dental care for infants, children, adolescents and patients with special needs. We are all parents too and understand the needs of both the parents and children and strive to treat you like family. We love what we do and think you will too!

Lucia C. Gerstmann, Buckeye Pediatric Dentistry, 1418 Brice Rd., Suite 203, Reynoldsburg, 614-575-2225, buckeyepediatric dentistryohio.com Ann L. Griffen, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1472, nationwidechildrens.org/ann-l-griffen Erin L. Gross, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus,

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Lucia Gerstmann DDS, MS,

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TOP DENTISTS 614-292-1788, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ erin-l-gross-dds-phd-ms 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., Suite 203, Reynoldsburg, 614575-2225, buckeyepediatricdentistryohio.com Ashok Kumar, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-1509, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ ashok-kumar-bds-ms Dennis J. McTigue, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0898, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/dennis-j-mctigue-dds-ms Jeffrey T. Milton, Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry, 45 Clairedan Dr., Powell, 614-433-7474, olentangypediatricdentistry.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., Suite 102A, Newark, 740-366-3559, baumanperio.com Barry S. Blank, Blank & Levy Periodontics & Oral Implants, 5180 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-864-2561, bl-perio.com David A. Cacchillo, Palermo-Edwards & Cacchillo, 7535 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, 614861-8077, pecdds.com Mark W. Klabunde, Klabunde & Daniel, 170 Northwoods Blvd., Suite 110, Columbus, 614888-8585 Alan R. Levy, Blank & Levy Periodontics & Oral

Implants, 5180 E. Main St., Columbus, 614864-2561, bl-perio.com Angelo J. Mariotti, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-0371, dentistry.osu.edu/faculty/ angelo-j-mariotti-dds-phd Thomas J. Miller II, Worthington Periodontal Specialists, 55 Caren Ave., Suite 380, Worthington, 614-450-1137, tjmperio.com Daniel R. Murphy, Capital City Periodontics & Oral Implantology, 41 S. High St., Suite 270, Columbus, 614-591-0667, capcityperio.com Lisa Palermo-Edwards, Palermo-Edwards & Cacchillo, 7535 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, 614861-8077, pecdds.com Shaun Rotenberg, Steiner-Rotenberg Oral Surgery & Periodontics, 5350 E. Main St., Suite 204, Columbus, 614-863-9500, omsandperio.com Fred O. Sakamoto, Central Ohio Periodontics, 7334 E. Broad St., Suite B, Blacklick,

Josephine M. Montero-Strickler, Hillard Pediatric Dentistry, 5138 Norwich St., Hilliard, 614876-5500, drjojo.info Scott W. Nieman, 395 N. West St., Suite A, Westerville, 614-898-9994, scottniemandds.com Sachin S. Parulkar, Delaware Pediatric Dentistry, 3769 Columbus Pike, Suite 100, Delaware, 740-657-1562, delawarekidsdentist.com Monica R. Patel, Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry, 45 Clairedan Dr., Powell, 614-433-7474, olentangypediatricdentistry.com Mindy A. Price, Worthington Pediatric Dentists, 117 Lazelle Rd. E., Suite D, Columbus, 614-888-3212, worthingtonpediatric.com Sidney D. Price, Worthington Pediatric Dentists, 117 Lazelle Rd. E., Suite D, Columbus, 614-888-3212, worthingtonpediatric.com

Michael C. Soult, Bethel Olentangy Pediatric Dentistry, 4945 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-459-0011, dentalreflections 4kids.com Kevin T. Weitzel, Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry, 3535 Fishinger Blvd., Suite 270, Hilliard, 614-876-4277, peddentistry.com 96

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Diego A. Solis, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, 1581 Dodd Dr., Columbus, 614-685-3192, nisonger.osu.edu/solis

614-524-4308, centralohioperiodontics.com

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Ryan J. Serra, Greater Columbus Periodontics, 1914 Bethel Rd., Columbus, 614-451-1122, greatercolumbusperio.com

Our office staff have high expectations and demand excellence in dental care.

H. William Stehle, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 500-A, Columbus, 614-451-5201, periodontologyinc.com Jason C. Stoner, Stoner Periodontic Specialists, 5101 Forest Dr., Suite B, New Albany, 614532-4193, stonerperiospecialists.com

We will address esthetic and functional dental concerns, and how dental conditions can affect your over all health. We hope to share our passion for great dentistry with you and your family!

Michael G. Tanner, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 500-A, Columbus, 614-451-5201, periodontologyinc.com PROSTHODONTICS The area of dentistry that focuses on dental prothesis.

Richard P. Cunningham, Worthington Dental Group, 7227 N. High St., Suite 1, Worthington, 614-515-6847, worthingtondental.com Phillip Elmo, Tuttle Crossing Dental Group, 5155 Bradenton Ave., Suite 110, Dublin, 614798-0083, tcdentalgroup.com

Our Dental Services Include: • Cosmetic Dentistry • Invisalign® • Smile Makeovers • In Office Teeth Whitening • Preventive Dental Care • Implant Dentistry • Crown & Bridge Prosthetics • Dentures & Partial Dentures

We will address esthetic and functional dental concerns, and how dental conditions can affect your over all health. We hope to share our passion for great 420 Beecher Rd. Suite B Columbus, OH 43230 dentistry with you and your family!

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Douglas W. Goff, 3360 Tremont Rd., Suite 120, Columbus, 614-451-1300, drdouglasgoff.com Kim A. Laurell, Spectrum Dental and Prosthodontics, 55 Caren Ave., Suite 270, Worthington, 614-885-7721, spectrum-dental.com Edwin McGlumphy Jr., The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-3830, dentistry.osu.edu/ faculty/edwin-mcglumphy-jr-dds-ms James C. Murphy, 2010 Jewett Dr., Columbus, 614-890-1900 Bradley A. Purcell, Spectrum Dental and Prosthodontics, 55 Caren Ave., Suite 270, Worthington, 614-885-7721, spectrum-dental.com Robert R. Seghi, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, 305 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, 614-292-6068, dentistry.osu.edu/ faculty/robert-r-seghi-dds-ms Robert B. Stevenson III, 3600 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 483, Columbus, 614-451-2767, robertbstevensonddsms.com Meade C. Van Putten Jr., The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-8074, wexnermedical.osu.edu/find-a-doctor/ meade-van-putten-dds-16201 HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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GROVE CITY FAMILY DENTISTRY Five dentists. Eleven hygienists. Eight dental assistants. Fourteen administrative and management staff. Thousands of patients.

Grove City Family Dentistry might look like a large, impersonal clinic, but only if you give it a passing glance.

“It starts with the facility,” says Dr. Paula Zimmerman. “From the waiting room, with our kids’ room, to all of our operatories, [which] have themes. … So instead of going, ‘Oh, you’re going to be in room 14’—which sounds kind of cold and sterile—we have a Buckeye room, we have a rock ’n’ roll room, we have a Nashville room, we have a Hollywood room.”

Each of the practice’s 15 operatory rooms has its own unique theme, in fact, with matching décor and a TV on either the wall or ceiling to help “hide the dentistry,” as Zimmerman puts it.

The staff all strive to further foster a sense of ease and enjoyment in the facility. Positive attitudes are the norm, says Zimmerman.

“One of the comments that we get from a lot of our patients is, ‘Everybody seems so happy here,’ ” she adds. “It has to come from the doctors. The doctors have to come in and be in great moods and be ready to do their day. And that just fosters the whole thing.”

Grove City Family Dentistry opened in 1960 with a single dentist. Dr. Craig Oiler grew up visiting the practice, and he took it over after completing dental school in the 1990s.

From there, the practice added Zimmerman, Dr. Brian Mitchell, Dr. Ryan Niemic and most

recently, Dr. Christopher Turner. Turner followed the path of Dr. Oiler in the sense that Grove City Family Dentistry was his family dentist since childhood as well.

“It was kind of fun watching him grow up, and now he’s part of our practice,” says Zimmerman. “We have a lot of staff that’s been with us eight, 10, 15 years,” she adds. “I feel like we’ve all grown up and grown old together!”

The practice takes a team approach, so patients can become familiar with the same dentist, hygenists, dental assistants and front desk staff at each visit. When specialized services are needed, patients often have a resource right in the building, eliminating the need for a referral.

Zimmerman is an experienced provider of the Invisalign tooth-straightening system; she uses an advanced Itero scanner to take digital scans of the teeth, avoiding the need for the traditional—and often messy and uncomfortable—impression molds. Mitchell provides Botox services, both on the cosmetic level and to treat headaches and TMJ dysfunctions.

An on-site oral surgeon and an orthodontist can provide extraction services and traditional braces, respectively.

With convenient hours—the office is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and one Saturday a month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—the practice is ideal for busy families and working professionals alike.

GROVE CITY FAMILY DENTISTRY 3031 Columbus St. Grove City, Ohio 614-875-2153 gcfamdent.com

PAULA ZIMMERMAN, D.D.S., INVISALIGN PROVIDER SPECIALTY

General dentistry, Invisalign Premier Provider PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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TARA HAID, D.D.S.

HAID DENTAL ASSOCIATES The well-trained and compassionate team at Haid Dental Associates—led by Dr. Tara Haid, Dr. Lisa Johnson and Dr. Mike Emrich—provides exceptional dental care to the people of Central Ohio. The highly skilled dentists always take the time to keep each patient comfortable, and they go above and beyond to ensure that each individual fully understands their needs and range of options for treatment, so they can make informed decisions with confidence.

“Two things that set us apart are our extensive experience and our steadfast dedication to our patients,” says Haid. “Our team thoroughly enjoys working here, and we really care about each other and our patients.”

In fact, Haid and her colleagues have all been practicing for 16 to 32 years.

Haid Dental also continues to offer new services and innovations to further maximize patient comfort and value. For instance, same-day, metal-free crowns are now available to replace a procedure that was previously a time-consuming, multi-day hassle. Patients enjoy having access to a full menu of top-notch general dentistry services for the whole family, from fillings and tooth removal to gum disease treatments and oral sleep apnea devices, all under the same roof as popular cosmetic services. Haid Dental also offers teeth whitening, veneers, smile enhancement and more.

Both office locations perform emergency dental services and state-of-the-art implant dentistry. Nervous or fearful patients can be safely and temporarily sedated with nitrous oxide or receive “twilight” sedation by boardcertified physicians for their dental treatment.

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Haid Dental also offers gentle laser dentistry for teeth, gums and cold sores as a quieter and more comfortable option to drilling, resulting in less patient unease. The doctors at Haid Dental even practice sleep apnea dentistry, providing trusted guidance and welcome relief for those who suffer from mild to moderate levels of the common airway disorder.

Emrich and Haid practice in the team’s Worthington location; Johnson and Haid serve patients in the Dublin office. Both locations offer an identical full range of general and cosmetic dental care offerings for children and adults of all ages, for their patients’ convenience. They bill all provided insurance carriers (though every policy may not be in-network). Patients can also opt to receive helpful text and email reminders, to help them keep upcoming appointments.

All the dentists are Columbus natives with deep roots in the local community, so it’s no surprise they treat every colleague and appointment-holder in the patientcentered practice as a neighbor, providing the highest quality treatment in a friendly, comfortable setting. The doctors and staff also give back to Central Ohio and beyond by actively participating in several low- and no-cost community programs, such as Rotary Club programs and the Give Back a Smile program, which provides free restorative dental care to past victims of domestic abuse.

Haid Dental Associates currently welcomes new patients to experience toplevel expertise and genuine care at both office locations.

Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Dental Association, Columbus Dental Society, International College Of Dentists, Ohio Dental Association, Ohio State College of Dentistry Alumni BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

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University of Louisiana at Monroe (B.S.), Ohio State University College of Dentistry (D.D.S.), Yale University/ New Haven Hospital (general practice residency) LISA JOHNSON, D.D.S. SPECIALTY

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Miami University (B.A.), Ohio State University College of Dentistry (D.D.S.) MIKE EMRICH, D.D.S. SPECIALTY

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HAID DENTAL ASSOCIATES haiddentalassociates.com 6455 Post Road Dublin, Ohio 614-889-7661

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JOHN W. JOHNSON, D.D.S. Dr. John W. Johnson’s 30 years of experience have led him to realize that a person’s dental and whole-body health are far more deeply connected than most dentists realize. To see the full picture, Central Ohio’s premier holistic dentist explains, one must examine the face and airways.

The historical record shows the average modern face and mouth to be significantly smaller than its pre-Industrial Revolution counterpart, leaving 21st-century mouths overcrowded. This tooth and tongue crowding creates compromised airways and bad posture, triggering mouth breathing

that accelerates decay and dysfunction in the mouth and beyond. Health issues as far-ranging as sleep apnea, teeth grinding, cavities or severe neck pain may be due to a compromised mouth/airway path.

“Most traditional dentists don’t explore the root cause of these issues,” Johnson says. “We, however, believe holistic dentistry is a whole-body experience, not just teeth.”

Johnson and his team coordinate a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach of collaborative care for patients of all ages, establishing an educational and clinical foundation to manage the human airway.

Using all-natural materials, the metal-free and fluoride-free practice is poised at the forefront of a healthcare sea change that recognizes the mouth as a catalyst for and conduit to fostering total wellness.

“It’s our goal to provide a preventative, holistic wellness approach to dental health and development, versus mere disease or symptom management,” Johnson explains.

“Our approach does not obviate traditional dental intervention, but—through advances in therapies such as dental orthotics and facial orthotropics—enhances its delivery and clinical outcomes, taking a global approach to the many problems we manage daily.”

MIDWEST HOLISTIC DENTISTRY 5121 Forest Drive, Suite A New Albany, Ohio 614-775-9300 midwestholisticdentistry.com

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CHRISTINA KULESA, D.D.S.

Dugas Dental - Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 27 Neverland Dr. Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 (740) 548-0575 www.dugasdental.com

Northstar Family Dental 538 Polaris Parkway Westerville, Ohio 43082 (614) 891-4242 www.northstarfamilydental.com

Specialty: General Dentistry Patient Services: Family and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, implant placement & restoration, laser dentistry, Botox and Juvederm, veneers, Zoom whitening and white fillings Professional Memberships: American Academy of Clear Aligners, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, SPEAR Study Club, Spectrum Dental Society Education: D.D.S. from University of Michigan (2005), currently studying to become a Fellow in Academy of General Dentistry What is your philosophy of care? We believe the quality of the experience is just as important as the quality of the dentistry.

“DR. JOJO” JOSEPHINE MONTERO-STRICKLER, D.D.S. Hilliard Pediatric Dentistry 5138 Norwich St. Hilliard, Ohio 43026 (614) 876-5500 Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry, specializing in children and teens Professional Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), American Dental Association (ADA), Ohio Dental Association (ODA), Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (OAPD) Education: Loyola of Chicago/Mott-Hurley of Michigan Pediatric Dentistry, West Virginia University – Doctor of Dental Surgery, Marshall University – Cytology & Biology What is your philosophy of care? Dr. Jojo has been practicing pediatric dentistry for more than 25 years and is passionate about providing the highest standard of dental care for her young patients. She has been voted Columbus top dentist since 2011. She strongly believes in maintaining a partnership with parents to achieve a healthy smile for their children. Dr. Jojo knows her strongest attribute is being a mother of two.

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.

What is your philosophy of care? We strive to provide the highest quality, comfortable, comprehensive care with a strong focus on prevention and education. We treat every patient as an individual and always act in their best interest.

PAULA ZIMMERMAN, D.D.S, INVISALIGN PROVIDER Grove City Family Dentistry 3031 Columbus St. Grove City, Ohio 43123 (614) 875-2153 www.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.

Mackenzie B. Pamer, Pamer Family Chiropractic, 246 W. Olentangy St., Powell, 43065, 614-798-1419, pamerfamilychiropractic.com

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Jack K. Martin, Skaates Family Chiropractic, 675 Cooper Rd., Westerville, 43081, 614895-2225, skaatesfamilychiropractic.com/ about-us/meet-the-doctors.html Michael P. McGough, AcuHealth Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 5980 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 43231, 614-475-2992, acuhealthchiro.com

Michael G. Pamer, Pamer Chiropractic of Gahanna, 1165 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 43230, 614-337-1178, chiropamer.com Maureen L. Passifiume, Restorative Health Center, 585 Office Pkwy., Suite C, Westerville, 43082, 614-905-6557, therestorative healthcenter.com Sherman C. Pleasant, Columbus Injury & Rehab Centers, 3901 E. Livingston Ave., Suite 102, Columbus, 43227, 614-705-0583, columbusinjurycenters.com

David M. Milliron, Inner Health Chiropractic, 3321 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43213, 614231-7220, innerhealthchiropractic.com

John Rockwood, Health First Chiropractic, 792 S. State St., , Westerville, 43081, 614890-2740, livehealthfirst.com/contact-us/

Kirk L. Schoenman, Riverside Chiropractic, 7100 N. High St., Suite 202, Worthington, 43085, 614-547-0160 Michael E. Shannon, East High Chiropractic Center, 3252 E. Main St., Columbus, 43213, 614-235-3278 Richard M. Shepherd, Life Family Chiropractic, 3769 Attucks Dr., Powell, 43065, 614-760-5433, strongspines.com Jerrold J. Simon, Lancaster Chiropractic Rehabilitation Center, 616 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 43130, 740-653-2973 Gregory R. Smith, Smith Chiropractic, 3431 Cleveland Ave., Suite G, Columbus, 43224, 614-784-0002 Zachary W. Stoller, Inner Health Chiropractic,

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Stephen M. Rendek, Town and Country Chiropractic, 3894 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43213, 614-238-1111, townandcountrychiro practic.com

Kevin Sarich, Abundant You Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 3969 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, 43026, 614-319-3327, abundant youchiro.com

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worse. The opioid crisis has brought that to a head. Now, people don’t want to cover up their pain; they want to find the cause and correct it. And that’s what we seek to do.”

According to a recent study by the American College of Physicians, chiropractic care should be the first line of defense for those with back problems. Wieging notes that many family doctors and several orthopedists and neurosurgeons now refer patients to his practice to help them avoid back surgery. Wieging Chiropractic & Physical Medicine serves patients of all ages and focuses on providing a true family atmosphere.

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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, 614566-5000 Full-service hospital OhioHealth Riverside Outpatient Surgery Center, 2240 N. Bank Dr., Columbus, 614442-6515 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, 614437-0278 2030 Stringtown Rd., Grove City, 614-833-0160 4343 All Season’s Dr., Hilliard, 614-541-2676 2014 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd., Reynoldsburg, 614-522-6900 1710 Columbus Pike, Delaware, 740-549-2700 Urgent care centers OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus, 300 Polaris Pkwy., Westerville, 614-533-3000 Outpatient medical center with emergency department, primary care, physical therapy, surgical services, imaging and women’s health services Pickerington Surgery Center, 1030 Refugee Rd. Ste. 160, Pickerington, 614-604-7444 Outpatient surgical center with emergency department, surgical services, physical therapy and heart and vascular care 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

AfterHours Care Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza, 2050 Kenny Rd. Ste. 2250, Columbus, 614-685-3357 Urgent care center

10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7677 Specialty hospital focusing on cardiac care, with Central Ohio’s only adult heart-transplantation program

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

Talbot Hall, 1441 Phale D. Hale Drive, Columbus, 614-257-3760 Comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction recovery services

Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, 2835 Fred Taylor Dr., Columbus, 614-2933600 Specialty medical facility focusing on sports medicine Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-7744 Specialty hospital focusing on neurological care Ohio State Eye and Ear Institute , 915 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-2939431 Specialty medical facility with dermatology, ENT, hand and upper extremity care, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, cough care, urology and allergy and immunology

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 793 W. State St. Fifth Fl., Columbus, 614-234-0950 2000 Tamarack Rd. Second Fl., Columbus, 220-564-2600 Full-service hospitals

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Ohio State Harding Hospital, 1670 Upham Dr., Columbus, 614-293-9600 Inpatient and outpatient care and treatment for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, post-traumatic disorders, personality disorders and abuse

Access Urgent Medical Care accessurgentmedicalcare.com 1797 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington, 614-755-6370 4661 Sawmill Rd., Upper Arlington, 614583-1133 Urgent care centers

Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, 1800 Zollinger Rd., Columbus, 614-293-2920 Outpatient services including arthritis and rheumatology, behavioral health, cardiac rehabilitation, women’s health and dentistry, plus a Walk-in Care Clinic

Artemis Health Center, artemishealth center.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

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 614-293-5066, 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 and Central Ohio’s only adult burn center Ohio State University Hospital East, 181 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 614-257-3000 Full-service hospital Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, 452 W.

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, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology Columbus Eye Surgery Center, columbus eyesurgerycenter.com, 5965 E. Broad St. #460, Columbus, 614-751-4080 Outpatient surgery center offering brow-lift surgery, cataract and glaucoma surgery, corneal transplants, eye muscle treatment and surgery and retina surgery Diley Ridge Medical Center, 7911 Diley Rd., Canal Winchester, 614-838-7911, HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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MEDICAL GUIDE dileyridgemedicalcenter.com High-level medical center with emergency department, newborn and pediatric care, urgent care and preventative health; affiliate of Mount Carmel 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, orthopedic surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry, proctology, spine surgery, total knee replacements and urology East Columbus Surgery Center, east columbussurgerycenter.com, 50 McNaughten Rd., Columbus, 614-864-6171 Outpatient surgical center focusing on eye surgeries and podiatry

The Eye Center, theeyecenterofcolumbus. com, 262 Neil Ave. #500, Columbus, 614827-6600 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, 740-6878000 High-level medical center with emergency and urgent care departments, maternity care, outpatient therapy services, surgical services and cancer care Hand and Microsurgery Associates, handandmicro.com, 1210 Gemini Place #200, Columbus, 614-262-4263 Outpatient surgical center 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 108

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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, 210 N. Main St., London, 740-845-7000, madison-health. com Full-service hospital MedSave Clinic, medsaveclinics.com, 246 E. Campus View Blvd., Columbus, 614431-4600 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, 740-6549400 109 Commerce Park Dr., Westerville, 614-882-9355 Urgent care centers New Albany Surgery Center newalbanysurgerycenter.com 5040 Forest Dr. Ste. 100, New Albany, 614-775-1616 Outpatient surgical center performing orthopedic procedures Ohio Orthopedic Surgery Institute ohio-ortho-surg.com 4605 Sawmill Rd., Columbus, 614-827-8777 Outpatient surgical center specializ-

ing 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., Westerville, 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, whole-body neuropathy and sports medicine Reynoldsburg Urgent Care, reynoldsburg urgentcarecenter.com, 1649 Brice Rd. Ste. B, Reynoldsburg, 614-864-9380 Urgent care center Scioto Urgent Care, sciotourgentcare.com, 4760 Sawmill Rd., Columbus, 614-7899464 Urgent care center Taylor Station Surgical Center, taylor station.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

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ExpressMed Urgent Care expressmedcenters.com 445 Rocky Fork Blvd., Gahanna, 614-383-7660 5263 Nike Station Way, Hilliard, 614-876-2100 153 W. Main St. #103, New Albany, 614-939-9110 Urgent care centers

U.S. Healthworks ushealthworks.com 4821 Roberts Rd., Columbus, 614-850-1476 4849 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-863-5188 Urgent care and occupational health centers Walk In Urgent Care walkinurgentcare.com 5801 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus , 614436-6009 5059 N. High St., Columbus, 614-987-7537 4832 W. Broad St., Columbus (opening soon) 175 Edgefield Blvd., Marion, 740-751-6433 3597 E. Main St., Whitehall (opening soon) Urgent care centers

ADDICTION RECOVERY AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Amethyst, an Alvis Recovery Program, amethyst-inc.org, 455 E. Mound St., Columbus, 614-242-1284 Long-term addiction and trauma treatment for homeless women and their families, with a focus on empowering women so they can successfully transition back into society The Buckeye Ranch, buckeyeranch.org, 5665 Hoover Rd., Grove City, 614-875-2371 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 therapy in conjunction with individual and group counseling, prevention services, addiction education and training 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, 614-2942661 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 Integrated behavioral health care services with specialization in addiction recovery, detoxification services, adolescent programs, women’s center, homeless services, prevention and gambling-addiction services Netcare Access, netcareaccess.org, 199 S. Central Ave., Columbus, 614-276-2273 Mental health and substance abuse services, emergency-response service, crisis centers, assessment center, older adult services and Miles House residential services 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; 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 4897 Karl Rd., Columbus, 614-846-2588 5109 W. Broad St. Ste. 104, Columbus, 614279-7690 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 care 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., 614-225-0990 1455 S. Fourth St., 614-444-0800 524 W. Broad St., 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 and mobile medical coach 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 Syntero syntero.org 299 Cramer Creek Ct., Dublin, 614-8895722 3433 Agler Rd., Columbus, 614-600-2708 3645 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, 614-457-7876 7100 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, 740428-0428 Counseling, early intervention, prevention and educational services; substance use disorder and treatment for adults and adolescents, driver intervention program; Advanced Intervention, Moving to Success (AIMS) program; caregiver consultation; adolescent health education and mentoring 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 HEALTH 2018 COLUMBUS MONTHLY

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Kensington Place, 1001 Parkview Blvd., Columbus, 614-252-5276, kensington columbus.com 35 assisted living units, 126 independent living units, 4 memory care units

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Friendship Village of Dublin, 6000 Riverside Dr., Dublin, 614-764-1600, fvdublin.org 23 assisted living units, 238 independent living units, 23 memory care units, 50 nursing units Ganzhorn Suites, 10272 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell, 614-569-4070, ganzhorn.com 68 memory care units Geraldine Schottenstein Cottage at Wexner Heritage Village, 1149 College Ave., Columbus, 614-559-5500, whv.org 18 assisted living/memory care units

Mayfair Village, 3011 Hayden Rd., Columbus, 614-889-6202, mayfairvillageretirement.com 85 assisted living units

New Albany Care Center, 5691 Thompson Rd., Columbus, 614-855-8866, macintosh company.com 36 assisted living units, 67 nursing units Oakleaf Village of Columbus, 5500 Karl Rd., Columbus, 614-461-1739, wallick communities.com 121 assisted/independent living units

Mill Run Care Center, 3399 Mill Run Dr., Hilliard, 614-527-3000, macintoshcompany.com 35 assisted living units, 66 nursing units

Pickaway Manor Care Center, 391 Clark Dr., Circleville, 740-474-6036, macintosh company.com 22 assisted living units, 99 nursing units

Monterey Care Center, 3929 Hoover Rd., Grove City, 614-875-7700, macintosh company.com 155 memory care/nursing units

Reflections, 2750 W. Fair Ave., Lancaster, 740-994-0666, seniorlifestyle.com 35 assisted living units, 50 independent living units

National Church Residences Mill Run, 3550 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard, 614-771-0100, nationalchurchresidences.org 46 assisted living units, 43 memory care units

Sarah Moore Community, 26 N. Union St., Delaware, 740-362-9641, sarahmoorehome.com 45 assisted living units, 31 nursing units

National Church Residences Stygler Road, 167 N. Stygler Rd., Gahanna, 614-475-8778,

Stygler Commons Assisted Living, 165 N. Stygler Rd., Gahanna, 614-342-4588, nationalchurchresidences.org

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Kendal at Granville, 2158 Columbus Rd., Granville, 740-321-0400, kag.kendal.org 19 assisted living units, 124 independent living units, 30 nursing units

Liberty Village, 1839 Western Ave., Chillicothe, 740-773-4630, abbingtononline.com 40 assisted living units

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32 assisted living units Sunrise of Bexley, 2600 E. Main St., Bexley, 614-235-3900, sunriseseniorliving.com 57 assisted living/memory care units Sunrise of Dublin, 4175 Stoneridge Ln., Dublin, 614-718-2062, sunriseseniorliving.com 57 assisted living units, 40 memory care units Sunrise of Gahanna, 775 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, 614-418-9775, sunrisesenior living.com 60 assisted living/memory care units Sunrise of Worthington, 6525 N. High St., Worthington, 614-846-6500, sunrisesenior living.com 54 assisted living units, 27 memory care units Sunrise on the Scioto, 3500 Riverside Dr., Columbus, 614-457-3500, sunrisesenior living.com 60 assisted living/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

Wesley Glen Retirement Community, 5155 N. High St., Columbus, 614-888-7492, wesleyglen.com 74 assisted living units, 153 independent living units, 21 memory care units, 81 long-term/nursing units

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Wesley Ridge Retirement Community, 2225 Taylor Park Dr., Reynoldsburg, 614-505-4112, wesleyridge.com 60 assisted living units, 106 independent living units, 38 memory care units, 25 nursing units

Whetstone Care Center, 3710 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 614-457-1100, macintoshcompany.com 58 assisted living units, 145 nursing units

Wesley Woods at New Albany, 4588 Wesley Woods Blvd., New Albany, 614-656-4100, wesleyatnewalbany.com 15 assisted living units, 102 independent living units, 20 memory care units, 16 nursing units Westminster-Thurber Community, 717 Neil Ave., Columbus, 614-228-8888, oprs.org 49 assisted living units, 205 independent living units, 21 memory care units, 128 nursing units West Park Care Center, 1700 Heinzerling Dr., Columbus, 614-274-4222, macintosh company.com

Wexner Heritage House at Wexner Heritage Village, 1151 College Ave., Columbus, 614559-5500, whv.org 149 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, 614-755-7591, woodlands ofcolumbus.org 93 assisted living units, 17 memory care units The Worthington, 1201 Riva Ridge Ct., Gahanna, 614-933-8640, theworthington.net 115 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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Favorite physical activity? I absolutely love riding my bike! But I also enjoy trail running, Pilates, yoga, surfing and snowboarding. Anything outdoors is my fitness forte.

Do you unplug? I read and listen to music. TV is no longer relaxing for me. My favorite read right now: How Not To Die by Dr. Michael Greger.

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