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Birding in OKC

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92 ARTS A look at OKC Rep’s upcoming dramatic season

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20 PERSON OF INTEREST Viral comedy sensation Trey Kennedy takes the stage

96 SPORTS To tank or not to tank—that is the Thunder’s question

22 FASHION Athleisure reigns supreme in 2022

98 TRAVEL Explore Kansas City beyond the BBQ 100 LOOKING BACK First ever coin-operated car wash 102 ONE MORE THING “Predator Pass,” the OKC Zoo’s newest exhibit, now open

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Spreading Our Wings for 2022 A NEW YEAR! A CHANCE TO CLOSE OLD chapters and open new ones. Whether you are a resolutions person or not, a fresh start is always energizing.

I feel that this January issue really reflects my voice as an editor.

It took a little convincing to get the team on board with covering birding, so I hope the vision translates to you, our readers.

A bit of backstory for context: When my grandmother passed, I inherited a box of her things. One of them was a faded hummingbird feeder. She had faithfully hung it every year—and as a child visiting her home, I loved watching all the tiny birds.

In 2018, having recently moved into our first house, I expectantly put up the feeder. In order to attract the micro-creatures, I put up a few hanging plants with red flowers. Not only did the ruby-throated

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hummingbirds arrive, but a pair of house finches built a nest in the plant, and a cowbird dropped in two eggs. The saga was riveting to watch and research.

Plus, the Thunder exited the playoffs disappointingly early, so I had more time on my hands that spring than I had originally planned. It was the perfect storm for a new hobby.

Fast forward a few years, and birding is now my full-blown obsession. We have since moved to a house on the edge of a wooded greenbelt, and during the summer I have 14 different feeders with various kinds of food. It’s not uncommon to sit on my back patio and simultaneously see dozens of swarming hummingbirds, a large variety of songbirds, and a giant hawk in the distance. I spend each morning with my coffee and binoculars, living out an unexpected dream come true.

As we enter this new year—hot on the heels of two of the most tumultuous in generations—my wish is that you also find or continue an activity that gives you life. One that you don’t get paid to do, likely don’t have time for, but that you prioritize and relish anyway. For motivation and inspiration, check out our feature story (pg. 36) on how hobbies, like birding (pg. 42), influence health.

We’re debuting several exciting changes in this issue, too. Based on the results of our recent reader survey, we have added Travel (pg. 98) and Sports (pg.

96) sections, and you will also notice some refreshed departments and increased family activity coverage.

May this new year be the best one yet! And as always, thank you for being a part of this wonderful community.

Finding a Hobby p. 36 Committing to your personal wellness and health may be more fun than you think. Hear the science behind hobbies and find a local one that’s right for you.

Chat with comedy star p. 20 Edmond’s own, Trey Kennedy, reaches tens of millions with his comedy videos and stand-up tour.

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Trey Kennedy’s Comedy Voice Hometown hilarity grounded in authenticity

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T H E N U M BE R S T H AT C OM Edian Trey Kennedy is pulling in are mind-blowing. With 4.7 million followers on Facebook, 2.5 million on Instagram, and some of his comedy videos gaining more than 53 million views, it’s fair to say he’s reaching the masses.

We caught up with Kennedy before his hometown premiere of his nationwide standup tour. He sold out the Tower Theater twice, so it added a third show.

It’s a turn of events the former “shy kid” never even thought possible. Born and raised in Edmond, he might have seemed a likely candidate—like generations before him—to take over the family namesake business, Kennedy Tire & Auto Service. But according to Kennedy, “My parents never put that on me, and it’s been cool to hear them say, ‘We thought you would do something kind of off the wall.’”

In person, Kennedy is polite, amiable, and soft-spoken. It seems he could just as easily have ended up as the funny guy in a corporate office—the “Jim,” if you will. But his relevant and witty improv videos online are nothing short of side-splitting viral gold.

It is hard to reconcile that the persona and person are the same man.

Like many modern comedians, Kennedy got his start on the once-great but now defunct app Vine. While studying finance at Oklahoma State University, he began making short humorous videos with his phone and dabbling in performing arts for the first time. “I was simultaneously getting into music and theater in college, and at the same time I built this following. That gave me the confidence to pursue that further.”

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Due to his bashful nature, Kennedy attributes his initial success to the internet. “I was always the funny kid among my close friends and family, but a very shy, ‘didn’t want any attention’ type of kid. It’s still very much in there—and it’s taken a long time to get to the point where I feel confident on stage and with so many people in the room.

If it wasn’t for social media I wouldn’t be doing this. Because I had the confidence to make it [in] my home and post it, but I wouldn’t have been able to just show someone that on stage,” he said.

What started as a college kid with a cell phone is now a fullblown production team that makes about seven short videos a month, employing producers, writers, and crew members. With the audience, budget, and star power in hand they started upping the production level. Oddly enough, though, the viewers preferred the simpler approach. He explained, “Often the authenticity of just me in my living room emerging as a character tends to perform better.” Just Trey doing all-too-relatable impersonations of women obsessed with fall, a middle school boy, a stressed-out mom, and so many others.

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“Not to be corny, but making people laugh is the one thing I can say I’m truly passionate about and good at. It just never occurred to me that it might be something I could do for a living.”

While he may not be taking over the tire shop reins, Kennedy views his humor as carrying on the family legacy. “We were a very classic family-family and spent a lot of time together at meals. My grandpa was a storyteller and the funny guy, and [my] father was, and I like to think I got that gene. It’s kind of cool to see me take it beyond our home.” He ended the interview casually, “Not to be corny, but making people laugh is the one thing I can say I’m truly passionate about and good at. It just never occurred to me that it might be something I could do for a living.”

What’s next for this rising star? Another national tour in the spring and likely a few more million followers.

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Work Your Outfit Embracing the athleisure movement

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AT H L E IS U R E , A T E R M A N D L O OK familiar to many, isn’t losing any of its appeal. It continues to deliver what many women want and need from their clothing: a mix of athletic and leisure—with an emphasis on comfort—in an outfit that’s perfect for running errands after an hour at the yoga studio, or maybe just a favored go-to casual but stylish look that will never see the inside of a gym.

Early on, the term was used to describe clothing that resembled workout wear but wasn’t really functional for exercise. These days, athleisure can do double duty thanks to better performing fabrics that mix fashion and function, such as moisture redundant technology.

A big part of athleisure’s allure is that it’s easy to wear and the pieces mix well with many other players in the closet. Adding a leather jacket over a long tunic and a pair of stretchy, colorful leggings is a modern way of dressing. Consider flared yoga pants or joggers with a crop sweater.

Wear a hoodie with, well, almost anything. And most definitely reach for a pair of athletic-looking sneakers that are elevated with metallic trim, crystals, studs, or quilting.

Whether relaxing at home or sweating it out on a court or track, this is the way many women want to dress—at least some of the time. It’s real fashion meets real life, with an urban meets street vibe. It’s effortless chic.

The term athleisure isn’t new. It was used in 1979 in an issue of Nation’s Business to describe clothes and shoes designed for those who wanted to look athletic. Two decades later, Lululemon introduced yoga pants with moisture wicking material that were a perfect fit before and after class. Since then, athleisure has increased in popularity year after year, but it can no longer be described as a trend. It has become a favored and acceptable way of dressing.

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1. I love to layer my block print linens with vintage table linens, placemats, napkins, etc.

3. My favorite place to collect vintage table linens is estate sales—I always head for the linen closet. Estate sales are also a wonderful treasure trove of glassware and china. It’s rare to find a whole set of 8, 10, or 12 at an antique store, but estate sales often have large sets at great prices.

4. I dress a table the same way I like to dress myself: a little high/low mix. I love to mix

the fine china we received as wedding gifts with vintage gold bamboo silverware I picked up at an estate sale for $40. It doesn’t have to be incredibly opulent or fancy; your guests will appreciate that you went to the effort to set a beautiful table for them.

5. Vintage candlesticks are some of the easiest pieces to collect—you can find them

everywhere from thrift shops to online marketplaces like Etsy. Choose one finish (brass, crystal, or blue and white porcelain) to collect in different shapes and sizes. They might not all match, but they will look beautiful, curated, and interesting on your table. I like to buy a variety of colored, unscented tapers to keep on hand. Nothing makes an occasion feel more special than candlelight!

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Bright Ideas How Rose Clark helped her longtime accountants see the light

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W HEN ROSE CLA R K OF CH ATEAU DESIGN A N D Inter iors wanted to bring two green sofas into Carl and Anna Hamilton’s living room, Carl Hamilton had a few choice words.

“Not in our living room,” he remembered telling her.

However, Clark was hired to infuse color into their dark and heavily wooded interiors. She insisted green was the way to go.

“We’re CPAs. We’re not real cutting-edge, modern people,” Anna Hamilton said.

“Basically, we had to say, ‘OK, Rose, we’re trusting you,’” Carl Hamilton said, “and when the sofas came and were put in, it was fabulous.”

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The Hamiltons have been Clark’s personal accountants for 20 years. The worktables turned when the Hamiltons asked Clark to redesign their office space, and later their home.

Several years ago, the Hamiltons purchased a lot to build a new home in the Oak Lawn neighborhood, located around NW 158th Street and Council. The tree farm views behind the property made them picture a traditional Colorado cabin. This was their fourth home to build together, so they were comfortable with the overall process; they charged forward with the build.

“We were trying to get that cabin feel,” Carl Hamilton said, “but we ended up with so much brown wood, trying to achieve that cabin look.”

“Oh my gosh, it was overwhelming,” Anna Hamilton added.

“We were ready to get more color in the place instead of just brown,” Carl Hamilton said.

The Hamiltons had good reason to trust Clark. She updated their accounting offices in 2015, brightening the traditional decor with modern touches and lighter colors.

“I think what makes my style unique is I don’t have one style,” Clark said. “I can mix in traditional. I can mix in modern. If you do that, it makes it more interesting.”

BELOW: Tempe Star blue

by Sherwin-Williams takes center stage in the expansive kitchen RIGHT: In the primary bathroom, York Peacock wallpaper surrounds the Jetta tub

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“I think what makes my style unique is I don’t have one style,” Clark said. “I can mix in traditional. I can mix in modern. If you do that, it makes it more interesting.”

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The Hamiltons loved the design choices Clark made for their office, so she was a natural choice to redesign their 4,750-square-foot home.

“I should have been brave to start with and gone a little bit more modern. I should have, but I didn’t,” Anna Hamilton said. “By the time Rose came on the scene with me, I was ready to be a little bit brave. Between the three- and fiveyear mark of living in the home, we just got more comfortable with being a little more modern in our look.”

In the end, Clark changed more than just the home’s furniture and color scheme. She rebuilt an island to be more functional and refashioned cabinets to reach the kitchen ceiling. Then she

painted the cabinets in a pleasing combination of cool blue and warm gray. Colorful wallpapers went up in the powder bath and primary bathroom. Heated floors were added to the bathroom.

The dining room—once a dull and overlooked space—received special attention.

“The dining room was an expansive area, like a walk-through. There was no definition to it,” Clark said. “So I wallpapered the wall and put the wainscoting in. Then we did the rug and new end chairs to anchor it and give it its own place.

Of course, we added the new chandelier—and now they love it.”

The wallpaper, with a large bloom print, didn’t get immediate client approval. They were

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Rose Clark added Thibaut Mitford wallpaper and wainscoting in SherwinWilliams Dovetail gray to better define the dining area

Green sofas by Lee Industries provide perfect seating to admire the property’s tree farm views

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The Hamiltons let Rose Clark surprise them with the powder bath design, and they love the Cole & Son Allium wallpaper she selected

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ABOVE: Updated cabinets were installed in the primary bathroom as well as heated floors

concerned: Wasn’t the pattern too big? Too bold? Somehow Clark talked the Hamiltons into letting her install it.

“When it went up, Carl and I were like, ‘Oh my goodness.’ Anything smaller would’ve looked like a little drop in the bucket. She was exactly right,” Anna Hamilton said. “She understands scale and color; what will fit or not fit. And how to move you around to where you need to be, even when I don’t want to go there!”

The ultimate trust test came when Clark asked to design the powder bath independently, without input or approval, and then surprise the Hamiltons with the completed design. Once again, they said “yes.” Once again, she earned rave reviews. “‘I said, ‘OK, Rose, I will let you do it, but don’t you dare do something so terribly extreme,’” Anna Hamilton recalled. “The minute I saw the wallpaper—she showed me a sample—I was like, ‘Yes, we can go that bold!’ I love all of those shades of pink and the black. It’s very dramatic. It’s wonderful. We love it.”

“I’m not the designer that does one style,” Clark said. “To me, it’s all about the customer. Period. If they’re not happy with it, I haven’t done a good job. I always say to them, ‘I want you to love it long after I’m gone.’”

It appears Anna and Carl Hamilton are happy. Now when they look around their home, they smile— especially when they see those green sofas.

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best year yet. When it comes to wellness, weight

Morris of Edmond Psychiatric Associates don’t just prescribe medications to help patients improve their mental health. Social prescribing—encouraging patients to adopt activities outside of their daily grind—is also commonplace.

“Hobbies can help with depression, anxiety, [and] attention deficit and thought disorders, like schizophrenia,” Morris said.

“And for folks who are at risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, having hobbies is protective for the memory decline that’s associated with those things.”

loss often tops the list, but here’s a more exciting

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goal to consider: Find a hobby.

While indulging in a favorite pastime daily may seem like a splurge, experts say it is actually a healthy habit. Studies indicate one hour of hobby time a day protects against neurocognitive-declining illnesses by 50 percent.

However, life can be busy, and it’s easy to fill your “free” time with social or family obligations instead of a hobby. Morris suggests blending the two for a win-win, like when she plays tennis with her son.

“I’m meeting his needs, but I’m also able to meet my needs for this hobby—and it’s really cool when all of these pieces fit together,” Morris said.

Morris tells those who feel overwhelmed by the one-hour recommendation of hobby time to start small.

your mood and mental health

BY EVIE KLOPP HOLZER AND KRISTEN GRACE

‘Tis the season of resolutions to make 2022 the

Give something new—like pottery—a whirl.

Sketch a scene, or dream up a poem. Play an instrument. Join a community running or biking group. Why? Because all hobbies have brainboosting superpowers.

In these pages, we explore the hobby-wellness connection and how locals are engaging in art, music, and exercise throughout the 405.

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“Carve out 10 or 15 minutes, rather than putting pressure on yourself,” Morris said. “Have a dedicated time, and tell yourself, ‘Self-care is important, so I’m going to make this appointment with myself.’ After all, taking care of yourself puts you in a better position to take care of others.”

FIND PURPOSE Many people coped with the pandemic by doing something new. (Remember the yeast shortage when so many people were baking bread?) That’s because attempting something new is the antidote to feeling low.

“When you’re engaged in a hobby, it engages the reward system part of your brain,” said Morris. “This [system] gives you reinforcement, like, ‘Hey, I was able to accomplish this.’ It gives you a sense of purpose, helping to offset something called anhedonia, which is low social energy, low physical energy, and low drive.”

Morris notes humans are naturally social creatures, and hobbies lend themselves to that, too.

“Whether you are pursuing an activity individually or in a social group, hobbies not only engage your brain, they also allow us to be part of a larger group, providing an opportunity to identify and interact with that group,” Morris said.

50% Studies indicate one hour of hobby time a day protects against neurocognitivedeclining illnesses by 50 percent.

“At Guthrie Bike Nights, we get to be around great people without the typical anxieties [of organized gatherings]. We show up, ride bikes, and yammer for an hour or two. The ride down Logan County gravel roads is a social ride. The exploration, community, and calm that goes along with riding a bike with a welcoming group of miscreants has been something I've really hung onto pretty intensely.”

Justin Fortney, organizer GUTHRIE BIKE NIGHT FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/GUTHRIEBIKENIGHT

“The most healing thing about being in a community of creative people is finding out how deeply strange everyone is when you hear them read their poetry. I started going to poetry open mics as a 15-year-old from a broken home. It took months of showing up to The Paseo every week before I worked up the courage to read.

When I shared, I was greeted with love and support from the other poets. The encouragement made me write more, and the open mic gave me a place to share. In a world where I felt like my voice didn't matter, I suddenly had people who listened to me.”

Sarah Yoko Bagley, organizer RED DIRT POETRY FACEBOOK.COM/REDDIRTPOETRY

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“Ink & Draw is hosted by a rotation of professional comic book artists, graphic designers, and illustrators. Week after week, the artists show up amid the tables dusted with used eraser and pencil shavings. Something deeper has been happening at Ink & Draw beyond the nuanced arguments over anime and how to draw perspective. It’s a clan of art outsiders who’ve finally found their space to feel accepted, welcomed, and valued for the role they are playing to reshape the culture of our city.”

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“People love that ‘A-ha’ moment where the clay starts to conform to their hands. They come in with no prior knowledge or experience, so they come in really open. Then, they get their hands around the clay and, as they begin learning about fingertip pressure and hand techniques, the clay begins to respond and take the shape they want. When they begin to see success, they get kind of hooked.

Students have told me on more than one occasion that pottery is kind of an escape for them—a healthy way to get their minds off of things that can be pretty all-consuming.

They come here, and it’s outside of what their normal day-to-day [life] is. It can be a release for them and a place where they find success, where they didn’t necessarily expect to find it.”

Micah White, owner PREACHER POTTERY PREACHERPOTTERY.COM

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“In my own life, music has always been a lifeline. In high school, my mother needed a heart transplant.

I would sit in my room every night with my guitar and play till the sun set and I couldn’t see my hands anymore. Though those times were difficult, I can credit them with fostering a passion [for guitar] that has taken me and my students to many exciting places and provided meaningful and life-altering opportunities.”

Matthew Denman, musician MATTHEW-DENMAN.COM

“We have 100 to 150 people running with us. This is the place where people come to build community, make gains through competition, and set and make weight loss goals. I love our beginner nights. I watch newcomers meeting new goals. I’ve overheard people say, ‘This is my favorite night of the week!’ and ‘I’ve always told myself I can’t do this, but I just did!’”

Josh Lacan, organizer RED COYOTE RUNNING CLUB REDCOYOTERUNNING.COM

In other words, even if you enjoy going on long runs solo, you can identify with other runners. You become part of a larger community.

EXERCISE, ART, AND MUSIC When it comes to choosing, any hobby that challenges your mind or body goes.

However, exercise, music, and art are the most studied activities in mental health, according to Morris. Each offers amazing benefits.

“Exercise increases a chemical called brain direct neurotrophic factor, and that’s a neurochemical that we really have a hard time getting at with medicine,” said Morris.

“With exercise, you get new blood vessel growth, and you improve rational thinking and intellectual performance. Exercise also increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain, so your brain gets activated.

“With music, they’ve studied brain waves.

Music can increase alpha and beta waves.

Alpha waves are useful for relaxation and meditation. When you are engaged, that’s your beta waves. So, when you get both of these guys going, it improves depression and anxiety.

“Art—just like music—provides a nonverbal way to express yourself. That can help with generalized anxiety and social anxiety.”

Exercise, art, and music are proven to increase neural connections as well as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin—the neurochemicals that make us feel good. So, pick a hobby … any hobby … and here’s to 2022!

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BIRDWATCHING. IT’S LIKELY NOT

the sexiest of activities in your mind. In fact, you have probably heard it used in a joke about lame or boring ways to spend time.

And yet … people of all ages consider it a deep, riveting passion.

They wait for months, even years, to catch a glimpse of rare birds.

They purchase all kinds of expensive viewing and image-capturing equipment to see the fleeting animals closer and extend the moment further.

So how does this hobby become an obsession? Most of the time, very organically. Maybe a

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nest popped up on your property. Perhaps an interesting bird you have never seen before piqued your interest and led to 30 minutes of Googling. There might have been a parent or grandparent who passed on their love of observing the little creatures.

However it started, hardcore birders view each day at their backyard feeders as an adventure. They love identifying species, tracking migratory patterns, recognizing specific songs and calls, and so much more. There is an unexpected and divine element.

In this feature, we highlight the birdwatching scene in Oklahoma City. Located in an all-seasons climate between the extreme cold and the extreme heat, we are fortunate to be able to see a large variety of birds. So next time a swoop or a tweet comes your way, you can approach it with fresh eyes. But be careful—ornithology just might turn into your new thing.

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TIPS FOR GETTING BIRDS TO C O M E TO Y O U R YA R D

If you are looking for something peaceful to do right at home—look no further! Setting up a few bird feeding stations around your house is enough to turn your backyard into a nature viewing center. Here are a few quick tips to get you started.

1. Observe your property and take note of the natural attractions it has. Do you have a lot of wide open space? Is there a water source nearby? Are there mature trees?

2. Decide what type of birds you would like to attract.

Do you fancy tiny songbirds or do you have a soft spot for the clever crows?

3. Purchase the correct type of feeder. The options are endless; nectar feeders, window feeders, squirrel deterrent, tray, platform, suet … the list goes on and on. Just make sure you buy the type that your desired visitors prefer. Some feeders will need shepherd hooks or adhesives.

4. Purchase or make the corresponding food to go with the feeder. Some common options include homemade nectar, black oil sunflower seed, mealworms, and suet.

5. Set it out and watch the magic happen! It may take a few weeks but if you supply it, they will come.

Optional: binoculars, bird bath, bird house, wildlife cam, and a viewing almanac.

All types and species of American birds depend on human feeders for survival. It is important to follow proper cleanliness and sanitation guidelines to avoid spreading diseases. After a while, you will notice the same birds year after year. In the case of hummingbirds, the same bird will come to your house every summer for up to 12 years, bringing joy each time.

Sometimes I think that the point of birdwatching is not the actual seeing of the birds, but the cultivation of patience. Of course, each time we set out, there's a certain amount of expectation we'll see something, maybe even a species we've never seen before, and that it will fill us with light. But even if we don't see anything remarkable—and sometimes that happens—we come home filled with light anyway.

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Encounter in the Snow WH E N G E T T I N G T H E P HOTO BE C O M E S A M O M E NT TO R E M E M BE R B Y M AT T PAY N E

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was halfway through my lunch one December Saturday in 2017 when I heard on the news that a snowy owl had been spotted just off a runway at Will Rogers Airport. Sandwich abandoned, within minutes I was in my car and headed south on the Hefner Parkway, trying to figure out how to finagle my way onto airport property to see this rare arctic visitor. I’d photographed many species of birds passing through Oklahoma’s central flyway, but this was definitely not one of them. A snowy owl hadn’t been spotted in Oklahoma in years— so to a lifelong bird photographer, this was the opportunity of a lifetime.

Growing up, each spring my father and I would head out to local lakes to look for colorful migrant warblers. The trails around Lake Hefner came alive with the mostly yellow migrants, and with minimal effort, we could find the famed painted buntings and a variety of tanagers and orioles in the oaks around Lake Arcadia.

By winter, the same lakes were covered in

ducks looking for unfrozen water. Snowy owls, however, rarely made it farther south than Minnesota, so finding one would typically require first buying a plane ticket.

Through a Facebook birding group, I learned that the owl had more recently been spotted at Lake Overholser. While the task of a finding a small white raptor at a giant lake was daunting, it was less daunting than trying to breach the runway at Will Rogers—so instead, I made my way to Route 66 and the three-day search began. At first, when looking for a single bird, you think every seagull and every plastic bag might be the visitor you’re looking for. As the day went on, though, the likelihood of spotting the bird seemed less and less.

On day three, ready to surrender, I walked across the dam to my car when I passed a gentleman with tell-tale binoculars. I asked if he’d seen the owl, then gave him my number and said, “Call me if you do.” Three minutes later, my phone rang.

Running with a giant camera and telephoto lens on a frigid cold day is brutal,

and getting to the spot where the owl was before it flew off required a sprint. But I made it: There was the owl and it was majestic. Terrified it would fly off, I pulled out my camera and fired as many photos as I could. As quick as I’d arrived, off the owl f lew, disappearing into the lake’s wintry gray.

The moment happened so fast that I barely paid attention. And while my photos were good, I felt empty.

On the way home, I dropped by Lake Arcadia for a sunset photo. As I reviewed the image, I noticed something white contrasted against the shore’s rust-colored rocks. It couldn’t be … I zoomed in and couldn’t believe my eyes. More than 30 miles away, on the same day, there was another snowy owl. Time stopped as I watched the mystical bird. I went to swap lenses, hoping for a better image, but then I paused and put the camera down.

As birders, we seek moments like these, but in that moment, it felt that nature had sought me and I wanted to be present for it.

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There is an unreasonable joy to be had from the observation of small birds going about their bright, oblivious business. ― GRANT HUTC H ISO N

B I R D P H OTO G R A P H Y Q & A Learn from esteemed nature photographer and Oklahoma native, Matt Payne, about one of his favorite pastimes.

How did you get into bird photography?

eating berries or tanagers chasing wasps. I enjoy going to a local pond or lake, finding a heron, and leaving my camera on the bird until it flies. That’s where you get the really cool shots.

Birdwatching was a part of most activities I did with my father as a child. You could birdwatch while fishing, golfing, etc. It added an extra layer of fun to look for bald eagles or migrating warblers while fly fishing in Broken Bow. When I moved back to OKC in 2015, my wife and I moved onto a farm. It was the middle of spring migration, so there would be painted buntings on the bird feeders and yellow warblers in trees. I had a Nikon P900 with a huge built-in zoom, so I just started trying to capture images of these birds because they were so beautiful. Quickly it became an obsession.

I love the search the most, though. It is cool to find a block of oaks and listen for painted buntings first. Then locate them and finally snap a photo. Same for woodpeckers.

They have such distinct calls and habitats.

Finding them is like finding a treasure and is quite rewarding. You feel like you’ve done something cool. That said, feeders are fun.

Particularly when you get a bird you’re not used to on the feeder. I’m always thrilled in the winter when I find nuthatches.

Why do you consider this a desirable hobby? Photographing birds is very

What is your favorite bird in general and what is your favorite to photograph? Every

meditative for me. I like to find a spot where I know a particular species might be and wait for it to arrive. I not only try to capture the bird for its appearance, but also I like to try to capture behavior: Cedar waxwings

spring, I set out to find painted buntings.

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Do you take birdwatching scouting trips or do you let them come to you? Both.

Are there any shots/birds left on your bucket list? I’ve yet to see a barn owl and I’ve

heard but never seen a screech owl.

What tips do you have, and what equipment would you recommend, for people looking to get into bird photography?

Telephoto lenses are very expensive, but Nikon makes a point-and-shoot called a P1000 and the zoom is insane. If you want to take photos of birds, this is the best camera to start with, unless you want to get into spending a lot of money.

OKC BIRDWATCHING CHECKLIST How many OKC birds can you spot this year? Cut out this list, hang it on your refrigerator, and check them off as you see them for year-round entertainment!

Carolina Chickadee

Scissor-tail Flycatcher

all year S I Z E : 0.36 oz (AAA battery) F O O D T Y P E : insects, seeds, and berries T I D B I T : In winter, chickadees live in flocks of two to eight birds and defend areas against other flocks.

early April to late October 1.5 oz (Kit Kat bar) F O O D T Y P E : mostly insects, including many grasshoppers T I D B I T : They are the official state bird of Oklahoma—which is the center of their nesting range.

Great Blue Heron

Mississippi Kite

all year S I Z E : 5.5 lbs (two-liter bottle of soda) F O O D T Y P E : fish and amphibians T I D B I T : Their majestic wingspan can be up to 6.5 feet.

May through September 9.4 oz (can of soda) F O O D T Y P E : primarily grasshoppers, cicadas, and other insects but also may prey on small reptiles or other birds T I D B I T : Kites can be very aggressive toward humans, often swooping when their nests hatch around July every year.

Bluebird

Barn Swallow

all year S I Z E : 1.20 oz (light bulb) F O O D T Y P E : mealworms T I D B I T : A substantial amount of the state’s bluebird population did not survive the extreme freeze of February 2021.

April to August 0.7 oz (U.S. dime) F O O D T Y P E : large variety of insects T I D B I T : These are the only swallows in the U.S. and love building muddy nests under tucked eaves of structures like porches.

Bald Eagle

Cowbird

late November through late March S I Z E : 14 lbs (gallon of paint) F O O D T Y P E : mainly fish but also small mammals T I D B I T : Eagles’ nests are composed of large sticks and are about 5-9 feet in diameter.

all year 1.5 oz (golf ball) F O O D T Y P E : seeds and insects T I D B I T : Cowbirds are brood parasites, meaning they lay eggs in other species’ nests, usually to the detriment of the foster species’ own young.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Red-shouldered Hawk

mid-March through mid-October S I Z E : 0.11 oz (two jellybeans) F O O D T Y P E : homemade and natural nectar and small flying insects T I D B I T : Hummingbirds are found exclusively in the Americas.

all year 1.3 lbs (basketball) F O O D T Y P E : many types of prey including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals T I D B I T : This hawk’s courtship calls can be heard for miles.

Painted Bunting

American Goldfinch

late March to late August S I Z E : 0.55 oz (crayon) F O O D T Y P E : white millet T I D B I T : This rainbow dazzler is considered the unicorn of Oklahoma birds.

all year 0.4 oz (two U.S. quarters) F O O D T Y P E : thistles and seeds T I D B I T : Goldfinches nest later than most species of birds, during the hot summer months of July and August.

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our review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments.

Final note. We recognize that there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region and the results of our research campaign. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.

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Top Doctors 2022

ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY Amy L Darter

Oklahoma Institute Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 405-607-4333

Terrie Gibson

Integris Health Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiology Clinic 405-947-3341

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Hani Baradi

Integris Health Partners 405-945-4760

Advanced Cardiac Care 405-713-9911

Integris Colon and Rectal Surgery Clinic 405-948-0640

Allergy Asthma and Clinical Research Center 405-752-0393

Michael Koehler

Kristina Booth

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Faisal Latif

Martha M. Tarpay

Andrew Crabbe

Integris Health Partners 405-272-9641

Suanne Daves Ou Anesthesiology 405-271-4351

Bennett Evan Fuller

Affiliated Anesthesiologists 405-755-1080

Douglas Horstmanshof

Oklahoma Heart Hospital 405-608-3800 SSM Health Medical Group 405-231-3737

Derek L. Norman

Oklahoma Heart Hospital 405-608-3800

Dwayne A. Schmidt

Cardiovascular Health Clinic PLLC 405-701-9880

Chittur A. Sivaram

OU Physicians Building 405-271-4351

OU Health Physicians – Cardiology, Pulmonary & Vascular Medicine Clinic 405-271-7001

Brian Seacat

Marcus Smith

Randall Schwartz

Integris Southwest Medical Center 405-636-7000

David Sharrah

Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma 405-634-9300

Nigam Sheth

Integris Health Partners 405-272-9641

Kofi Vandyck

Ou Anesthesiology 405-271-4351

Michael Vollers

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 405-271-4351

Harper Ward

Integris Baptist Medical Center 405-951-2815

Jeremy Wynn

Integris Baptist Medical Center 405-949-2815

Cardiovascular Health Clinic PLLC 405-701-9880

Matthew Wong

Integris Health Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiology Clinic 405-947-3341

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Harold M. Burkhart

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 405-271-4411

John Chaffin

Integris Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic 405-951-4345

C Craig Elkins

Integris Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic 405-951-4345

Lacy Harville, III

CARDIOLOGY

OU Health Physicians – General Surgery Clinic 405-271-1400

Jon Blaschke

Robert Hooker

Integris Health Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiology Clinic 405-947-3341

George Chrysant

Integris Health Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiology Clinic 405-951-4364

Bryan Cogar

Integris Health Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiology Clinic 405-947-3341

Luke Cunningham Advanced Cardiac Care 405-713-9911

W. Lance Garner

Cardiovascular Health Clinic PLLC 405-701-9880

Archana Gautam

Norman Regional Health System 405-515-2222

OU Health Physicians – General Surgery Clinic 405-271-1400

Steven Carter

OU Health Physicians – General Surgery Clinic 405-271-1400

COSMETIC SURGERY Anu Bajaj

Bajaj Plastic Surgery 405-381-8091

Ivan Wayne

Surgery Center of Oklahoma 405-748-5950

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Christopher W. Lentz

Integris Paul Silverstein Burn Center 405-951-8042

DERMATOLOGY Pamela N. Allen

OU Health Physicians Dermatology Clinic 405-271-6110

Tiffany Brazeal

Saint Medical Group Llc 405-280-7546

Lindsey K. Collins

OU Health Physicians Dermatology Clinic 405-271-6110

Otobia G. Dimson

Integris Health Partners 405-724-7075

Renee Grau

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 405-271-6110

Yaohan Adrienne Lam

520-626-7806

Lam Dermatology + Associates 405-735-9882

John D. Randolph

Pranathi Lingam

Oklahoma Heart Hospital 405-608-3800

David Vanhooser

Integris Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic 405-951-4345

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Karen J. Beckman

OU Health Physicians – Cardiology, Pulmonary & Vascular Medicine Clinic 405-271-7001

Sunny Po

OU Health Physicians – Cardiology, Pulmonary & Vascular Medicine Clinic 405-271-7001

OSSO Edmond 405-285-8823

Julie Lowe

Lowe Dermatology 405-608-6877

Ngoc Bao Thi Nguyen 405-271-5963 Rising Stars

Roy Rindler

SSM Health Medical Group 405-280-7546

Robert K. Gelczer Charles Anthony Lawrence, Jr.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 405-271-4750

C. Brett Nelson

Eagle Imaging Partners of Oklahoma PLLC 405-286-4114

Justin North

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 405-271-5125

Jason M. Wagner OU Medical Center 405-271-5533

Clint Williamson

Integris Health Partners 405-945-4710

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Brandon Stephen Brown

Rebecca Barrett

Integris Family Care Southwest 405-636-7650

W. Stanley Bevers Integris Health Partners 405-692-9300

Joseph C. Broome

Total Healthcare Partners 405-787-4915

Maurice Corman

Integris Health Partners 405-373-0380

Jeffrey Cruzan

Integris Family Care Memorial West 405-773-6415

Robert C. Dimski MDVIP 405-455-3636

Anton Dreier

Integris Health Partners 405-787-8555 Rising Stars

David Fisher

Total Healthcare Partners 405-787-1199

Rachel Franklin

Mercy Emergency Department 405-752-3715

OU Health Physicians Family Medicine Center OKC 405-271-4311

David R. Fish

Holly Goracke

Baptist Medical Center 405-951-2237

Josh Eric Mcwilliams Community Hospital 405-602-8390

Dillon Roach

Integris Baptist Medical Center 405-951-2541

Sarah Shelton

The Children’s Hospital 405-271-4700

Total Healthcare Partners 405-730-6460

Russell D. Ingram

Total Healthcare Partners 405-470-7414

Preethi Krishnan

Integris Family Care Baptist 405-713-7402

Stuart Lisle

Integris Health Partners 405-787-8562

ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES AND METABOLISM

Melanie Marshall

Mary Zoe S. Baker

Total Healthcare Partners 405-787-7747

OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center 405-271-1000

Perihan Dimachkie

Integris Endocrinology South 405-644-5030

Jonea Lim

OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center 405-271-1000

Cassie Smith

Optimal Health Associates 405-715-4496

Donny Wynn

SSM Health Medical Group 405-231-8740

Integris Family Care Council Crossing 405-470-2590

Wade T. McCoy Angela Morgan

Morgan Family Medicine 405-330-8819

Tomas Owens

Great Plains Family Medicine Center 405-951-2855

Kalyanakrishna Ramakrishnan

OU Health Physicians Family Medicine Center OKC 405-271-4311

Douglas Riddle

Integris Family Care Edmond East 405-657-3984

Paul Rothwell

FAMILY MEDICINE

Wellness & Longevity LLC 405-787-8556

Dermatology and Aesthetics of Oklahoma 405-803-8020

Dustin Baker

Stanley C. Shadid

Joshua Weingartner

James Barrett

Stacie Elizabeth Rougas

Lam Dermatology + Associates 405-735-9882

Integris Health Partners 405-787-8550

Integris Family Care Coffee Creek 405-715-5300

OU Health Physicians Family Medicine Center OKC 405-271-4311

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Top Doctors 2022

GASTROENTEROLOGY Tauseef Ali

SSM Health Medical Group 405-772-4338

Muhammad Adnan Altaf OU Children’s Physicians 405-271-6549

Deborah Blalock

SSM Health Medical Group 405-608-2772

Neil Crittenden

Baptist Medical Center 405-702-1300

Shih Kuang S. Hong Integris Health Partners 405-341-8829

William Randall Kakish Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 405-749-4247

Carl A. Raczkowski

Digestive Disease Specialists Inc 405-702-1300

David Neil Roberts

Greater OKC Gastroenterology Associates 405-341-8829

Kenneth Seres

Integris Health Partners 405-702-1300

Sanjay Sikka

Mercy Clinic Interventional Gastroenterology 405-749-7014

Pooja Singhal

SSM Health Medical Group 405-772-4338

David S. Stokesberry

Digestive Disease Specialists Inc 405-702-1300

William Tierney

OU Health Physicians Gastroenterology Clinic 405-271-8478

Tony Huu Tran

Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 405-749-4247

Verapan Vongthavaravat

Digestive Disease Specialists Inc 405-702-1300

Clinton Wallis

Integris Health Partners 405-702-1300

Joe Carroll Zuerker

Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 405-416-9703

GENERAL SURGERY Joshua Carey

Integris General Surgery Edmond 405-657-3690

Christopher D. Carey

General Surgery Baptist Clinic 405-713-9935

Svein Holsaeter

SSM Health Medical Group 405-232-4211

Alexander Raines

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 405-271-6308

Stefani D. Madison

Stephanie Taylor

Robert Salinas

Surgical Partners Of Oklahoma 405-265-2210

Timothy A. Vavricka

OU Health Physicians Family Medicine Center OKC 405-271-4311

Patrick Michael Garrison, Jr. Mercy Clinic Primary Care - Edmond Memorial 405-341-7009

Erin Glasgow

Integris Family Care Central 405-945-4433

David Karasek

SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-6635

Todd Krehbiel

Integris Health Partners 405-726-2701

Brian P. Levy

Integris Health Partners 405-601-5169

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

MDVIP 405-330-7606

Tim Weaver

Saud Iqbal Ahmed

George Tardibono

Ryan F. Wicks

Ahmad Ashfaq

Integris General Surgery Yukon 405-717-5462 General Surgery Baptist Clinic 405-713-9935

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Robin Gonzalez

SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-7494

Saleem M. Qureshi

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 405-628-9981

Bryan Struck

Crescent Infectious Diseases 405-594-5848 Crescent Infectious Diseases 405-594-5848

Michael S. Bronze

OU Health Physicians – Internal Medicine Clinic 405-271-3445

David Chansolme

Integris Health Partners 405-644-6464

John Rudman Harkess

Mercy Clinic Infectious Disease 405-755-4290

OU Health Physicians – Internal Medicine Clinic 405-271-3445

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Santosh Prabhu

NEPHROLOGY Pankaj Baluja

SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-8367

Gary Dean Bond

Integris Health Partners 405-942-5442

Brad Carter

Kidney Specialists Of Central Oklahoma 405-942-5442

Laxmi Gadde

Integris Health Partners 405-942-5442

Sudhir K. Khanna

Integris Health Partners 405-942-5442

Anupa Khastgir

Integris Health Partners 405-942-0794

Chris Sholer

Integris Health Partners 405-842-8298

Integris Health Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiology Clinic 405-947-3341

Gigi Toma

Dwight W. Reynolds

Lorraine Merhib Wilson

OU Health Physicians – Cardiology, Pulmonary & Vascular Medicine Clinic 405-271-7001

Brook D. Scott

SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-8367 Oklahoma Kidney Care 405-748-5800

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Survivorship & Supportive Care Clinic 405-271-4385

James Kirk

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Crescent Infectious Diseases 405-594-5848

Integris Health Cardiovascular Physicians Cardiology Clinic 405-947-3341

Shon Cook

Robert S. Mannel

Linda J. Salinas

Soni J. Zacharias

Ian Dunn

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE

Emily Friedman

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Gynecologic Cancer Clinic 405-271-8707

Joan Walker

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Gynecologic Cancer Clinic 405-271-8707

HAND SURGERY Ashley C. Cogar Community Hospital 405-419-5665

Daron C. Hitt

OSSO Orthopedic & Spine Center 405-486-6800

Mark Shreve

McBride Orthopedic Hospital 405-230-9270

Robert S. Unsell OSSO South 405-692-3748

HEMATOLOGY Philip Comp

SSM Health Medical Group 405-232-4211

Brady Hagood

Jennifer Holter-Chakrabarty

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HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE

General Surgery Baptist Clinic 405-713-9935

James Daniel Shepherd

Timothy J. Eldridge

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Integris Health Partners 405-752-0871

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic 405-271-7635

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Transplant & Cellular Therapy Clinic 405-271-8299

Surgical Partners Of Oklahoma 405-265-2210

Robert Reynolds

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Transplant & Cellular Therapy Clinic 405-271-8299

SSM Health Medical Group 405-272-4710

Vijay Kumar Kolli

OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center Clinics 405-271-6434

Michelle Salvaggio

OU Health – University of Oklahoma Medical Center Clinics 405-271-6434

Bushra Siddique

Infectious Disease Associates LLC 405-420-0152

Donna L. Tyungu

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 405-271-4700

Robert C. Welliver, Sr.

OU Health Physicians – Pediatric Specialties 405-271-4211

INTERNAL MEDICINE S. Dean Brown

Total Healthcare Partners 405-787-4592

Lawrence V. Deck, III

Oklahoma Heart Hospital 405-608-3800

Jeffrey Sparling

Oklahoma Heart Hospital 405-628-6000

Ronan Bakker

The Perinatal Center 405-606-2850

Charles Paul Mirabile, Jr. The Perinatal Center PLLC 405-748-4726

Jennifer G. Smith

The Perinatal Center PLLC 405-606-2850

John R. Stanley, III The Perinatal Center 405-748-4726

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY Leonard Michael Bowen

MDVIP 405-607-8945

Saint Anthony’s HematologyOncology Physicians 405-228-7100

Susan Dimick

Johnny McMinn

Central Oklahoma Early Detection Center 405-475-0100

Integris Cancer Institute 405-773-6400

S. A. Dean Drooby

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Transplant & Cellular Therapy Clinic 405-271-8299

S.A. Dean Drooby MD 405-603-7610

George Selby

Clay Cochran

Norman Regional Health System 405-307-3300 Keyhole Brain and Spine 405-310-6977 OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center – Brain Tumor Clinic 405-271-8299 HPI Community Hospital 405-395-2633

Fadi F. Nasr

Oklahoma Spine Hospital 405-242-4345

Jeffrey P. Nees

Fountain Park Medical Clinic 405-486-6720

Pal S. Randhawa

Integris Spine And Neurological Surgery 405-552-0401

Hakeem Shakir

SSM Health Medical Group 405-231-3000 Rising Stars

NEUROLOGY John Barghols

Integris Neuroscience Institute 405-644-5160

William Bendure

Integris Neuroscience Institute 405-644-5160

Marguerite Anna Butchee Mercy Clinic Neurology 405-302-2661

Congratulations to DMEI’s 20 Ophthalmologists Named Top Doctors of the 405 Andrew K. Bailey, MD Reagan H. Bradford, MD Brian K. Firestone, MD Jean R. Hausheer, MD Ralph B. Hester III, MD David W. Jackson, MD Mahmoud A. Khaimi, MD

Sun Young Lee MD, PhD Maria E. Lim, MD Andrew T. Melson, MD Annie Moreau, MD James C. O’Brien, MD Anil D. Patel, MD Kamran M. Riaz, MD

Since its dedication on December 4, 1975, the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) has become one of America’s largest and most respected centers for medical and surgical eye care, providing more than 200,000 total patient visits per year from all 77 Oklahoma counties and the surrounding region, and performing 8,500 surgeries annually in its femtosecond laser-equipped ambulatory surgery center.

Twenty-five of the Eye Institute’s 35 ophthalmologists were listed among the Top Doctors of the 405 and/or Castle Connolly Top Doctors in 2021.

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-2022 survey, DMEI was recognized as one of the nation’s top 20 academic eye centers (seventh among those affiliated with a public university). Its residency program, in affiliation with the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine, also is ranked among the country’s top 20 by Doximity (eighth among public universities) and attracts top medical students from across the nation.

Vinay A. Shah, MD R. Michael Siatkowski, MD Rhea L. Siatkowski, MD Gregory L. Skuta, MD Deana S. Watts, MD Tammy L. Yanovitch, MD

In 2020, the OU College of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology, which is housed in DMEI, was awarded $4.6 million in National Institutes of Health funding and has received more than $6 million in cumulative support from Research to Prevent Blindness.

All of this and $50 million in expansions of its state-of-the-art facilities during the past decade allow the Institute, now spanning 148,000 square feet, to build on its world-class achievements, explore new horizons, and help fulfill its deep commitment to serving all Oklahomans and the global community through excellence and leadership in patient care, education, and vision research. To learn more about the Dean McGee Eye Institute or to schedule an appointment, please visit dmei.org.

The Preferred Eye Care Provider of the OKC Thunder

dmei.org

Oklahoma Health Center 608 Stanton L Young Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405.271.6060

Northwest OKC Office 3500 N.W. 56th St., #101 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405.271.9500

Edmond Office

1005 Medical Park Blvd.

Edmond, OK 73013 405.271.0913

Lawton Office

3201 W. Gore Blvd., #200 Lawton, OK 73505 580.250.5855

DR.

BAILEY is a glaucoma specialist at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) where he provides his patients with the latest in glaucoma treatments including medications, laser therapy, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Born in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Bailey earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine. He served as a general medical officer in the United States Navy from 2005 to 2010. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at DMEI/OU, where he also completed a glaucoma fellowship, and joined the DMEI/ OU faculty in 2014. In addition to the care he provides patients at DMEI, Dr. Bailey also cares for patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Oklahoma City. As a veteran, Dr. Bailey is honored to continue to provide medical service to his fellow service members.

Dr. Bailey is wholeheartedly invested in the education of the next generation of ophthalmologists. In conjunction with other faculty at DMEI/OU, he works to assure that the highest standards of care are being taught to ophthalmology residents. He is the recipient of a number of teaching awards including the M. Dwayne Andrews, MD Excellence in Teaching Award in Graduate Medical Education in 2018. Dr. Bailey has also conducted research on a number of MIGS procedures. Dr. Bailey and his wife, Breen, have three children.

DR. FIRESTONE is the only fellowship-trained ocular oncologist and pathologist in Oklahoma. He has specific interest and expertise in caring for patients with tumors in or around the eye and also performs microscopic evaluation of eyerelated biopsies and tissue. He sees adults with a wide variety of lesions ranging from small “freckles” and other benign tumors to melanoma and other cancers. He also sees children with retinoblastoma, Coats’ disease, and other lesions.

Dr. Firestone’s team works with other cancer specialists at OU Medical Center to provide the most comprehensive and high-quality treatment for eye cancer available in the state.

Dr. Firestone is a native of Oklahoma and received his undergraduate education at Oklahoma Baptist University and BRIAN K. FIRESTONE, MD his medical training at the University Ocular Oncology and Ophthalmic Pathology of Oklahoma. He served as clinical Clinical Associate Professor fellow on the oncology service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the largest eye cancer center in the United States.

Dr. Firestone then served as a fellow in the ocular pathology department at Wills Eye Hospital, which processes one of the largest volumes of ophthalmic specimens in the world. He joined the Dean McGee Eye Institute/University of Oklahoma Department of Ophthalmology in 2014. Dr. Firestone has delivered invited lectures and produced numerous publications on topics related to ocular oncology and pathology. His team participates in several multicenter clinical trials with the nation’s leading ocular oncology centers. Dr. Firestone and his wife, Jessica, have four children.

DR. HAUSHEER has practiced

DR. HESTER is a comprehensive

ANDREW K. BAILEY, MD Glaucoma Eye Specialist Clinical Associate Professor

medicine now for over 40 years, and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her community of patients. Hausheer completed her ophthalmic residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota in 1985 and has taught others throughout her career.

Over the years her education and training have grown to encompass highly skilled cataract, refractive, and minimally invasive glaucoma eye surgery.

She cares for the many diabetic patients needing high-level skilled eye care.

As technology and science have advanced, Dr. Hausheer has provided appropriate and timely updates for her patient base. In addition to serving the residents of Lawton and the surrounding area, Dr Hausheer also serves the JEAN R. HAUSHEER, MD, FACS veterans and active-duty patients Comprehensive Eye Specialist at Fort Sill, as well as nearby Indian Clinical Associate Professor, Dean McGee Eye Health System based patients.

Institute/University of Oklahoma “One of the best things for Adjunct Clinical Professor of Rural Health, my patient base has been the Oklahoma State University Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Residency Programs, immediate access we have to Lawton, Oklahoma high quality subspecialized ophthalmic care located at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. Timely availability to access such highly specialized care has been a real game changer for patients in our rural community.”

eye specialist at the Dean McGee Eye Institute’s (DMEI’s) Northwest Oklahoma City Clinic, one of DMEI’s busiest facilities with more than 1,000 patient visits each month.

Building long-term relationships with patients is an important part of eye care. Dr. Hester has many patients to whom he has provided eye care for more than 20 years. He prides himself on being accessible to patients and developing relationships with their other medical providers to address related conditions.

Dr. Hester’s special interests are cataract surgery and lens implant surgery, including the use of advanced technology intraocular lenses with an emphasis on multifocal presbyopia-correcting lenses and astigmatism-correcting lenses.

He has experience RALPH B. HESTER III, MD performing cataract surgery on Comprehensive Eye Specialist patients with prior retinal and Clinical Associate Professor glaucoma surgeries, and after refractive surgeries such as RK, PRK, or LASIK. He also has experience with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Dr. Hester performs a large number of cataract surgeries, both downtown at the McGee Eye Surgery Center and at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, just across the highway from DMEI’s Northwest Oklahoma City Clinic. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma (OU) and completed his residency training at DMEI/OU in Oklahoma City.

He is a clinical associate professor at OU and enjoys training ophthalmology residents in the art of cataract surgery.

DR. JACKSON is a 20-year veteran with the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) and is an expert in LASIK surgery, premium cataract surgery to correct vision and reduce the need for glasses, and post-LASIK cataract surgery. He served as a team ophthalmologist to the OKC Thunder and is the cataract and refractive surgeon of choice for prominent business leaders, major university football players and coaches, NFL quarterbacks, and NBA players.

DAVID W. JACKSON, MD Premium Cataract and Refractive Surgery Specialist Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Jackson lectures nationally and internationally and is the author of numerous book chapters and scientific publications. As a Clinical Associate Professor and Medical Director of DMEI’s Stephenson Refractive Surgery Center, he teaches residents and fellows and contributes to clinical trials advancing the field of ophthalmology.

Dr. Jackson received his ophthalmology training at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he was voted chief resident by faculty and peers. At Baylor, he went on to complete a fellowship in cornea, refractive and anterior segment surgery.

Dr. Jackson’s wife, Traci, is an early childhood development educator and they have three sons. He would enjoy the opportunity to care for you and your family.

DR. LIM is a pediatric ophthalmologist at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI). She has a busy clinical and surgical practice, seeing children at OU Health’s Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, the DMEI OUHSC location, and the DMEI Edmond Clinic. Her clinical interests include strabismus, amblyopia, and pediatric cataracts and glaucoma.

Dr. Lim enjoys building patient relationships and providing education. She finds that pediatric care is a team approach and works to give families agency for their child’s health and visual development.

Dr. Lim grew up in Ohio where she graduated from the University of Akron and earned her medical degree with honors from Northeast Ohio Medical University.

She completed ophthalmology MARIA E. LIM, MD residency at Indiana University Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist and pediatric ophthalmology and Clinical Assistant Professor strabismus fellowship at Duke University. Dr. Lim joined the DMEI faculty in 2017 and is an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lim and her partner, Mark, enjoy renovating their historic home. She values community engagement and is an alumna of Leadership Oklahoma City’s “Linking OKC’s Young Adult Leaders (LOYAL)” Program. She sits on the Moderns Board (the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s community engagement organization) and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Leadership Council.

DR. KHAIMI sees pediatric and adult glaucoma patients. His interests include complex anterior segment surgery, glaucoma laser therapy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), filtering/drainage implant surgery, and routine and complex cataract surgery. He also serves as the team lead ophthalmologist for the OKC Thunder.

Dr. Khaimi is the pioneer/developer of the minimally invasive glaucoma procedure–ab interno canaloplasty (ABiC). ABiC now enables surgeons to intervene earlier in glaucoma than with conventional filtering procedures, and doctors and patients receive the added benefit of simplified postoperative follow-up and fewer side effects and complications compared with traditional glaucoma surgery. As a world authority in ABiC, Dr. Khaimi has been asked to do live surgery and help launch the procedure both nationally and internationally. As a world renowned glaucoma surgeon, Dr. Khaimi has hosted numerous ophthalmologists from throughout MAHMOUD A. KHAIMI, MD the world in his operating theatre.

Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Eye Specialist Dr. Khaimi was recently named the Clinical Professor James P. Luton, MD Endowed Chair in James P. Luton, MD Ophthalmology. He is director of the Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology prestigious and highly competitive Director of Glaucoma Fellowship glaucoma fellowship at the Dean McGee Eye Institute/University of Oklahoma. He has delivered many national and international lectures, is the associate editor for the glaucoma textbook “Essentials of Glaucoma Surgery,” and has authored a number of other book chapters and publications. Dr. Khaimi served as vice chair of the glaucoma panel for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Practicing Ophthalmologists Curriculum and is lead investigator for numerous nationally recognized clinical and surgical research trials. Dr. Khaimi and his wife, Suzie, have six children.

DR. MELSON is a comprehensive eye surgeon and neuroophthalmology specialist at the Dean McGee Eye Institute. He takes pride in delivering patientcentric care for a variety of ocular conditions that allows him to provide truly comprehensive care to his patients. In addition to providing advanced cataract surgery options to his patients, Dr. Melson performs strabismus surgery, helping to restore function for adults with acquired misalignment of the eyes and double vision. He works extensively with neuro-surgery, neurology and other specialists to provide multidisciplinary care for his patients with skull based tumors, multiple sclerosis, thyroid eye disease and other diseases effecting the connection between the eyes and brain.

Dr. Melson graduated from ANDREW T. MELSON, MD medical school at St. Louis University Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialist and completed his residency and Assistant Professor neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the Dean McGee Eye Institute. Dr. Melson has a passion for educating his patients as well as physicians in training and has won numerous teaching awards. He is an expert in cataract surgical education and has served as an invited instructor for cataract courses for residents across the country. He now serves as the Associate Residency Program Director and Director of the Resident Clinic at Dean McGee Eye Institute. Dr. Melson is a father and is married to Danielle Melson, a physical therapist with Integris Health.

DR. O’BRIEN is a fellowship

DR. MOREAU is the senior member of the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery service.

As an oculoplastic surgeon, she cares for patients who have suffered trauma to the structures surrounding the eye as well as those whose vision is impacted by drooping eyelids or brows, or who have tumors or lesions on or around the eye. Dr. Moreau sees patients at DMEI as well as at OU Health, where she serves as the Medical Staff Service Chief for Ophthalmology and helps provide emergency room coverage at Oklahoma’s only Level I trauma center.

Originally from Montreal and educated in Quebec, Canada, Dr. Moreau was first an optometrist in Quebec, then for the US Indian Health Service in Ada, Oklahoma, and then at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

In 2006, she graduated from the OU College of Medicine, where ANNIE MOREAU, MD, FACS she received the Leonard Tow Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Humanism in Medicine Award. Dr. Associate Professor Moreau then completed a year of Medical Staff Service Chief for Ophthalmology general surgery before entering an ophthalmology residency at DMEI/ OU and subsequently completed a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery/neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Moreau joined the faculty at DMEI/OU in 2012. She is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and has been the recipient of a number of teaching awards related to her work with medical students, residents, and fellows, including the 2020 Stanton L. Young Master Teacher Award, the medical school’s highest teaching award! Dr. Moreau is an accomplished concert pianist who has helped benefit such causes as Prevent Blindness Oklahoma and residency education at DMEI/OU.

DR. PATEL joined the Dean

McGee Eye Institute in 2004 as a neuro-ophthalmologist with special interest in optic nerve and pupillary disorders. Dr. Patel is also the Medical Director of DMEI, the Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Director and Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma.

Neuro-ophthalmologists deal with problems involving the neurologic aspects of eye disease.

This includes optic nerve diseases, abnormal eye movements and double vision, stroke, visual field loss, pupillary disorders, brain tumors,and unexplained loss of vision.

Neuro-ophthalmologists work closely with neurosurgeons and neurologists.

Dr.Patel is involved in patient care, medical education, and clinical investigation. A native of Canada, Dr. Patel completed his residency at the University of Saskatchewan followed by a neuroANIL D. PATEL, MD, FRCSC, FACS ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Iowa.

Neuro-Ophthalmology Eye Specialist Clinical He practiced in Canada for several Professor of Ophthalmology years, ultimately as Department Chairman at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Patel is board certified in the USA and Canada. He has received awards for teaching and medical scholarship and has authored numerous publications. In addition to membership in several state and national medical organizations, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. Dr. Patel is listed in the Best Doctors in America, Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and Who’s Who in America.Dr. Patel’s wife Sonal, is a pharmacist and they have two teenage children, Kunal and Kyra.

trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist with the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI)/University of Oklahoma (OU) Department of Ophthalmology, where he is an Assistant Professor.

He evaluates patients for vision problems which could be related to neurologic disorders, including double vision, vision loss from strokes, visual changes related to brain or eye socket tumors, or other unexplained visual loss.

He performs adult strabismus surgeries, temporal artery biopsies, optic nerve decompressions, and also administers botulinum toxin injections for patients with facial spasticity disorders. He is regularly involved in medical student, resident, and fellow education in addition to his clinical activities.

He received the Dewayne Andrews Excellence in Graduate Medical Education teaching award in 2020.

Dr. O’Brien is a native of Austin, Texas where he attended The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He worked as an optical lab technician and optician prior to obtaining his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where he graduated summa cum laude and where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He then completed his internship at Houston Methodist Hospital, followed by residency training in Ophthalmology at DMEI/OU, where he served as Chief Resident in his senior year. He then completed his Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship training at DMEI/OU before joining as a faculty member. Dr. O’Brien’s wife, Ginny, is a licensed optician who works in Edmond. They have one daughter, Annie, who attends high school in Edmond.

JAMES C. O’BRIEN, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialist Assistant Professor

DR. RIAZ is a cornea, anterior segment, cataract, and refractive surgeon and a clinical associate professor at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI)/University of Oklahoma. He completed his residency at Northwestern University and did fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Dr. Riaz’s career in academics began at the University of Chicago, where he was assistant professor and director of refractive surgery.

He received several recognitions there, including the “Best Teacher Award” in 2018 by the residents and the “Teacher of the Year” award in 2019.

After joining DMEI in 2019, Dr Riaz’s practice focuses on complex and premium cataract surgery; management of surgical complications; corneal transplantation; and refractive surgery. He has a regional referral KAMRAN M. RIAZ, MD base from other surgeons for Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgery managing difficult and challenging Clinical Associate Professor cases. In 2021, he was awarded “40 under 40” and “Achievers Under 40” recognitions from the Oklahoma Magazine and The Journal Record.

Dr. Riaz has authored more than 40 publications and given more than 50 presentations at national and international meetings and has been an invited visiting professor at several academic institutions. He is also chief editor on two forthcoming textbooks.

He and his wife, Sanaa, who is also a physician, are blessed with three beautiful children.

DR. SHAH’S expertise includes managing patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and other complex issues of the retina. Dr. Shah manages a high-volume efficient clinic schedule, seeing patients at the Dean McGee Eye Institute’s (DMEI’s) Oklahoma Health Center and Lawton locations. Dr. Shah has a special interest in treating complex surgical retinal pathology.

Dr. Shah is considered one of the world’s experts in using technology in eye care. He moderates and lectures at courses regarding technology at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Shah is the co-developer of “Eye Handbook,” the most popular mobile application in eye care.

He was the editor for the Retina VINAY A. SHAH, MD Section for “EyeWiki” and has been Vitreoretinal Specialist honored with a Senior Achievement Clinical Professor Award and a Secretariat Award by Thelma Gaylord Endowed the AAO for his services.

Chair in Ophthalmology Dr. Shah has authored Director of Retina Fellowship over 70 peer-reviewed research publications and book chapters. He is an investigator for clinical trial studies with the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, and Harvard University, as well as various other studies related to diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Dr. Shah is the vitreoretinal fellowship director and is actively involved in ophthalmology residency and fellowship education. He was the recipient of the 2018 Edward and Thelma Gaylord Faculty Resident Teaching Award.

DR. SIATKOWSKI sees children at the Eye Clinic at OU Health’s Oklahoma Children’s Hospital while also seeing both adult and pediatric patients at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI). His primary clinical interests include strabismus, abnormal eye movements, eye muscle surgery, retinopathy of prematurity, and neurologic diseases of the visual system.

Dr. Siatkowski is a member of the Academy of Teaching Scholars and serves on the Oklahoma Department of Health’s Children and Infant Advisory Committee.

He is a former Director of the American Board of Ophthalmology, past President of both the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the Christian Ophthalmology Society, and past Vice-Chair of the Residency Review Committee for R. MICHAEL SIATKOWSKI, MD, MBA Ophthalmology.

Pediatric and Neuro-Ophthalmology Dr. Siatkowski has received Chief Executive Officer – Dean McGee Eye Institute eight different teaching awards Edward L. Gaylord Professor and Chair throughout his career, and has Department of Ophthalmology University of Oklahoma College of Medicine given dozens of invited lectures on five different continents. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed articles and has received grant support from the National Eye Institute for 23 of the last 25 years. Dr. Siatkowski is a recipient of a Presidential Professorship from the University of Oklahoma, the Life Achievement Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Straatsma Award for Excellence in Resident Education. Dr. Siatkowski is a father of three and married to Dr. Rhea Siatkowski, a cornea and external disease specialist also in practice at DMEI.

DR. SIATKOWSKI is a cornea,

DR. SKUTA is a glaucoma specialist, the David W. Parke II, MD Professor, Vice Chair, and Regents’ Professor at the Dean McGee Eye Institute and in the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology in Oklahoma City. He served as president, chief executive officer, and department chair from 2009 to early 2021. A native of Illinois, Dr. Skuta received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Illinois. He completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he was chief resident, and a glaucoma fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

A contributor to more than 120 publications, book chapters, and educational products, Dr. Skuta has a particular research and clinical interest in surgical wound GREGORY L. SKUTA, MD healing as well as glaucoma clinical Glaucoma trials. He has served as president Past President and Chair David W. Parke II, MD Professor and Vice Chair of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Regents’ Professor Glaucoma Society, and American Eye Study Club; as a director for the American Board of Ophthalmology; and on the Board of Governors of the World Glaucoma Association. Dr. Skuta currently serves as chair of the AAO’s Foundation Advisory Board, on the editorial board for the Journal of Glaucoma, and on the Board of Directors for the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company and for the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research.

Among Dr. Skuta’s honors and awards are Phi Beta Kappa, president of the University of Illinois Varsity Men’s Glee Club, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and an AAO Life Achievement Honor Award.

external disease, uveitis, cataract, conjunctival, and anterior segment ocular surgeon. After completing her medical degree at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University in New York, she completed her residency in ophthalmology and her cornea and external disease fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami.

Dr. Siatkowski manages an extremely busy clinic and surgery schedule to help restore vision to her patients.

Dr. Siatkowski’s practice is focused on Fuch’s dystrophy, corneal transplant, endothelial transplant, keratoprothesis, dry eye, severe ocular surface disease, autoimmune diseases, Sjogren’s syndrome, chemical injury, and ocular surface cancers.

RHEA L. SIATKOWSKI, MD For Dr. Siatkowski, restoring Cornea and External Disease Specialist vision is what it is all about. The Clinical Associate Professor combination of basic and clinical Director of Cornea Fellowship research at the Institute gives her the very latest tools to combat corneal diseases. Her access to such ground-breaking technology and procedures, and her experience, has helped Dr. Siatkowski make the cornea/external disease program at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) one of the top-tier programs in the nation. Dr. Siatkowski is a mom of three and married to Dr. R. Michael Siatkowski, a pediatric and neuroophthalmologist also in practice at DMEI.

DR. WATTS is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine.

She completed her ophthalmology residency at UT Southwestern in Dallas, and practiced in Wichita Falls before moving back to Oklahoma to join the faculty at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI)/OU Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Watts sees adult patients for comprehensive eye care. Her practice includes evaluation and treatment of eye conditions such as dry eyes, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma, refractive errors, cataracts, and other ocular disorders.

DEANA S. WATTS, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmology Specialist Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Watts’ primary role at the Dean McGee Eye Institute is supervising residents and overseeing their care of patients. This educational role is very rewarding and she is grateful for the opportunity to train future ophthalmologists.

Dr. Watts believes serving in the resident clinic is truly one of the best places to practice medicine, as the patient population is diverse and the patients often have significant and challenging medical needs. She has been the recipient of the Edward and Thelma Gaylord Faculty Resident Teaching award in 2002 and 2013. Dr. Watts is a mother of four and is married to Dr. Jeff Watts, a radiologist who is in private practice in Edmond.

DR. YANOVITCH’S clinical focus is on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, with special interests in amblyopia, eye muscle surgery, double vision, and children with special needs. She sees patients at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) and at OU Health’s Oklahoma Children’s Hospital. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Tulsa and earned her medical degree with high honors from the University of Oklahoma (OU) College of Medicine.

Dr. Yanovitch completed her ophthalmology residency at DMEI/ OU and her fellowship at Duke University, where she also served on the faculty before returning to join DMEI/OU. Dr. Yanovitch received a 2019 M. Dewayne Andrews, MD Excellence in Teaching Award in Graduate Medical Education. She also has received an American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Achievement Award and AAO Secretariat Award. Dr. Yanovitch TAMMY L. YANOVITCH, MD, MHSc is an Oral Board Examiner. She Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is the new director of medical Clinical Associate Professor student education at DMEI/OU. Director of Medical Student Education Dr. Yanovitch is also Co-Associate Editor of the recently published book, The Duke Manual of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Surgery, and serves on the Editorial Board for the “Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.” She also is Vice President of the Learning Disabilities Committee for the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Dr. Yanovitch is a mother of one and married to Rob, PGA Golf Director at the Shangri-la Resort, Monkey Island, Grand Lake, Oklahoma.

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Candaca M. Marshall

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 405-271-6549

Sirish Palle

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 405-271-6549

Marilyn I. Steele

OU Children’s Physicians Building 405-271-6549

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Apple N. Rice

The Pathology Group PC 888-912-7927

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OU Children’s Physicians Building 405-271-5530

Andrew Tom Cave

Children’s Hospital At Oklahoma University Medical Center 405-271-4411

OU Health Physicians – Children’s Orthopedic Surgery 405-271-2669

Thomas R. Lewis

OU Health Physicians – Children’s Orthopedic Surgery 405-271-2669

William Puffinbarger

OU Health Physicians – Children’s Orthopedic Surgery 405-271-2669

Andy Sullivan

Elizabeth Makil

OU Health Physicians – Children’s Orthopedic Surgery 405-271-2669

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Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 405-271-4411 Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 405-271-4411

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Amy B. Middleman

OU Health Physicians – Adolescent Medicine 405-271-6208

Morris Gessouroun

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital 405-271-4700

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Kris Sekar

Hillary S. Lawrence Integris Health Partners 405-285-8823

OU Health Physicians – Pediatric Specialties 405-271-4211

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OU College of Medicine 405-271-5215

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OU Health Physicians – Children’s General & Plastic Surgery 405-271-4357

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Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Oklahoma 405-418-4500

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Oklahoma Foot & Ankle Treatment Center 405-949-1800

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R. Garrett Steinmetz, MD ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

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r. R. Garrett Steinmetz at Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedics is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine treating adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Steinmetz has advanced training in both the arthroscopic and open treatment of shoulder, knee, elbow and hip injuries.

As a native Oklahoman, he strives to provide exemplary orthopedic care for his fellow Okies, explaining options and treatment plans in-depth.

“I encourage my patients to always be engaged with the decision-making process when it comes to their medical care,” he said.

Dr. Steinmetz completed his medical school and residency training at the University of Oklahoma and fellowship training at the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis, where he was an associate team physician for the Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues and multiple NCAA Division I, II and III universities.

He has been and continues to be very involved in advancing orthopedic knowledge through his research.

During his residency, Dr. Steinmetz was published over 25 times in various major medical journals regarding orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He completed multiple poster and podium presentations at conferences across the country and was awarded Best Clinical Manuscript at several orthopedic conferences. During medical school, he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

He is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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Brett Braly, MD ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGEON

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he Spine Clinic of Oklahoma City, 9800 Broadway Extension, is a state-of-the-art practice dedicated to high-quality patient care in spinal medicine.

The clinic’s founder, Dr. Brett Braly, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and a leading advocate for the practice of minimally invasive techniques in spine surgery.

“Our goal is to rebuild each patient to the quality of life they were accustomed to,” Braly says. “We want to help Oklahomans find relief and live life without being in constant pain.”

The doctors and staff at The Spine Clinic work together to bring the latest techniques in spinal decompression, minimally invasive spine surgery, revision spine surgery and spinal fusion surgery to Oklahoma City.

“We put the patient first in everything we do, because we know that is the key to providing the best quality healthcare available,” Braly says.

After attending medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Braly completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and fellowship training at Emory University.

Braly educates other medical professionals internationally on minimally invasive spine surgery and has published multiple articles related to techniques, outcomes and new cutting-edge changes in spine surgery. Braly received the honor of being named one of the “20 under 40” best spine surgeons by the North American Spine Society.

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Ngoc Nguyen, MD D E R M ATO LO G I ST

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r. Ngoc Nguyen and her team at Oklahoma Skin Associates, 4400 Grant Blvd, Ste 103 in Yukon, are committed to providing patients with comprehensive and quality dermatologic care.

The only dermatology practice in Yukon, they treat patients of all ages for conditions affecting the hair, skin and nails and are currently accepting new patients.

The clinic also offers cosmetic dermatology, including dermal fillers and Botox. If necessary, surgical dermatology is also performed at the clinic.

Nguyen believes in practicing with compassion and taking a patient-centered approach.

“Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to take an active role in your medical decision-making and overall health,” Nguyen said. “We have a close-knit medical team that value patient care and strive to be accessible to patients.”

Nguyen especially values continuity of care and building relationships with her patients. Her interest in dermatology stems from the way the field really embodies the “art of medicine” when diagnosing and treating skin conditions. She believes her multi-cultural background also helps her practice.

“It’s helped me be a better physician and business owner by allowing me to recognize that individuals/patients come from all walks of life and thus have different needs and preferences,” she said.

A board-certified dermatologist, Nguyen attended medical school and completed her residency at the University of Oklahoma. She grew up in Yukon/ Mustang and is excited to return to her hometown to provide excellent patient care.

The clinic’s location right off the turnpike and Route 66 makes it a convenient drive for patients in the surrounding metro areas.

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Angela Morgan, MD FA M I LY M E D I C I N E

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ince 2014, Morgan Family Medicine, 1404 E. 9th Street, has provided quality healthcare for every member of the family.

The clinic strives to maintain a warm and friendly environment while providing professional care for patients.

Dr. Angela Morgan and her team believe that health and well-being is a team effort between the physician and the patient. They provide complete medical care, from routine wellness exams to treatment for acute illnesses and injuries.

Morgan was born and raised in Oklahoma City and received her Bachelors of Science in Zoology at the University of Oklahoma. She attended the University of Oklahoma Medical School and received her residency training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

She has been board certified in family and preventive medicine since 2009 and is a member of the Oklahoma County Medical Society as well as the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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Mac Moore, MD ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

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f you’re struggling with knee or shoulder dysfunction or pain, Dr. Mac Moore at the Oklahoma Shoulder and Knee Institute should be your next phone call.

Moore is a fellowship trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon in Oklahoma City specializing in the diagnosis and treatment for traumatic, non-traumatic, workplace and sports-related orthopedic injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and lower extremities.

Utilizing the latest minimally-invasive surgical techniques, Moore provides each patient with a continuum of care from the very first appointment to rehabilitation.

Moore is caring, compassionate and committed to getting each patient the best result possible. Patients describe him as down-to-earth and highly skilled in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

“I want my patients to return to a healthy, happy, active lifestyle,” he said.

For those considering orthopedic surgery, Moore said it’s important to trust your surgeon and work hard in physical therapy. But, with advancements in cutting-edge arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques for shoulder and knee surgery, Moore said patients can trust, in the end, that their shoulder or knee will be drastically better than before surgery.

Moore attended medical school at Louisiana State University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at OU Health Sciences Center, as well as a shoulder and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

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oot injuries can be debilitating. Many people live with the pain and restricted movement until it begins to impact their quality of life. But your injury doesn’t have to keep you on life’s sidelines.

The fully trained orthopedic surgeons at OK Foot MD utilize new technology, treatment and advanced care to get patients back on their feet in no time at all.

“When you experience foot pain, it’s hard to stay focused on your day-today life,” said Paul Kammerlocher, M.D. “When that happens, it’s natural that you may feel worried, anxious or concerned. We’re here to help alleviate your pain and anxiety.”

With over 35 years of combined experience, Dr. Kammerlocher, along with Laura Luick, M.D. and Sheri Smith, M.D. at OK Foot MD are Oklahoma’s premier foot and ankle specialists. Their extensive orthopedic training and specialization goes beyond that of a typical podiatrist, allowing them to diagnose and treat many issues, including foot and ankle fractures, tendonitis, arthritis, sports injuries, heel pain, bunions, foot deformities, undiagnosed pain and more.

The practice is growing and able to see patients quickly with clinics on both sides of the metro and doctors available in the clinics every day. The north office is located in the HPI Mediplex at 9800 Broadway Extension, Suite 201, and the south location is at 3115 SW 89th Street.

“We are proud of our established roots in the community and our reputation for excellence,” said Dr. Luick. “We enjoy making a difference in the lives of our patients by decreasing their pain and increasing their function so they can resume living life to the fullest.”

If you’re experiencing pain or discomfort, don’t wait to take action. Call 405-286-STEP (7837) to schedule an appointment with the experienced team at OK Foot MD today.

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Matt M. Diesselhorst, MD ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

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r. Matt M. Diesselhorst founded Diesselhorst Sports & Orthopedics in the spring of 2020 with the goal of providing his patients a more personalized, modern, solo practice option for orthopedic care. Dr. Diesselhorst and his team set themselves apart in an orthopedic market that’s known for large group or hospitalaffiliated practices.

“Being a solo practice allows us to keep our focus patient-centered and outcome driven with prompt access to the clinic and our services,” Diesselhorst said. “We have an amazing staff that helps keep the patient experience welcoming and individualized.”

The clinic, located at 10914 Hefner Pointe Dr, Suite 200 in Oklahoma City, treats “any patient at any age who wants to stay active!” Dr. Diesselhorst’s practice includes Orthopedic fracture care (adult and pediatric), Joint Replacement, and Biologics, but with a special focus on Orthopedic Sports Medicine and the care of athletes. He has advanced training in Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee, and Hip (Labrum Repair, FAI, Preservation).

Dr. Diesselhorst was raised in rural Northwest Oklahoma, completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma, and earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine.

He completed his residency at the OU Health Sciences Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. He then completed advanced training in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at the Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Diesselhorst is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

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Lance C. Smith, MD ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGEON

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t Lance Smith Spine, Dr. Lance Smith and his team focus not only on healing their patients, but also supporting the community as a whole. The group volunteers with and sponsors a number of local nonprofits.

“We love to volunteer with and see the tangible impact that these organizations have directly on families right here in our own neighborhood,” he said. “We feel that we have been blessed so that we can bless others.” Smith is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with an independent, private practice offering comprehensive spine care. That includes everything from operative interventions to non-operative care.

“I hope to make my patients feel comfortable in discussing their concerns and their goals with me,” he said. “Together, we can collaborate to come up with a comprehensive and positive course of action that they can have confidence in, whether it be surgical or non-surgical.”

As an independent practice, the Lance Smith Spine team, both individually and as a whole, is committed to reaching their shared goal, which is making sure that all of their patients are well taken care of throughout their healthcare journey. This team structure empowers employees to bring their best selves to work each day.

“Undoubtedly, the business could not be successful without the dedication, commitment and hard work put in daily by each and every one of my team members,” Smith said.

Smith continues to advance and innovate in his field, having designed and developed a next-generation pedicle screw system for Corelink Surgical. He is co-founder of Jointac and co-owner of Neurologic Performance Group.

He received his undergraduate degree at Drury University, attended medical school at the University of Kansas and an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma. He completed a spine fellowship at the University of Southern California.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and AO Spine.

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Paul Rothwell, MD FA M I LY M E D I C I N E

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ounded by Dr. Paul Rothwell in January 2007, Wellness & Longevity LLC in Yukon provides cutting-edge IV therapies to the Oklahoma City area, along with USA-made, pharmaceutical-quality supplements.

Rothwell and his team strive to serve as a bridge between providers of functional or natural medicine and traditional medical doctors.

“We understand the importance of including not only body, but mind and spirit in our care plans,” he said. “We offer both evidence-based nutritional medicine and up-to-date traditional medical care.”

Specializing in adjunctive care of cancer, autoimmune disorders and anti-aging, Wellness and Longevity offers IV therapies for patients needing support for stress reduction, replacements of vital nutrients due to poor nutrition or gut health issues or those just wanting a physical wellness “tune-up.” Their IV therapies are designed to restore vitality, balance and health.

Patients range in age, but their common goal is to seek wellness care and pursue a healthy lifestyle.

The practice offers a unique platform for those who have become disillusioned or disappointed with traditional medical care, which is focused mainly on pharmaceutical medicine.

Rothwell said he will prescribe medications when indicated, but he prefers to focus on proven natural remedies, supplements and holistic support.

“Only a small minority of medical practices in Oklahoma offer a real Functional Medicine approach to care supervised by a physician board-certified in this specialty,” Rothwell said. “We listen and are not in a hurry. We don’t count noses and focus on individualized care.”

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ptimal Health Associates continues to bring innovative new approaches to patients’ medical conditions. We continue to set the standard for evaluating and solving hormonal events, bladder, diabetes, and thyroid issues, as well as sexual issues in both women and men, all while providing this care individually and with empathy.

We continuously focus on bringing evidence-based groundbreaking treatments first to our community. This includes stem cell derivative therapies, ozone therapy, IV therapies, new avenues for non-surgical treatments of erectile dysfunction, and novel diagnostic medical interventions to prevent heart attack, stroke, and other vascular disease events.

Dr. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Emory University and then graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

He completed residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Williams is board certified by The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is chief of staff of Northwest Surgical Hospital.

Benjamin J. Barenberg, M.D., M.S., FACOG, is board certified in urogynecology, a new subspecialty that focuses on disorders of the female pelvic floor.

Dr. Barenberg earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Galveston with residency at Loyola University Medical Center and a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Cassie Smith attended and completed her residency as chief resident at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and The American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism.

Optimal Health Partner, Noel R. Williams, M.D. Gynecologist Benjamin J. Barenberg, MD, FACOG Urogynecologist Cassie Smith, M.D. Endocrinologist

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Clay Cochran, MD NEUROSURGEON

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r. Daniel C. Cochran knows that true health isn’t just about a good diet and regular exercise. It’s a comprehensive approach to wellness.

“Very little in modern medicine can replace a truly healthy lifestyle,” he said. “It is impossible to be physically healthy without mental, emotional and spiritual health as well.”

He puts his advice into action as a board-certified neurosurgeon with a spine specialty sub designation.

Cochran focuses on minimally invasive and deformity correction spine surgery as part of the Norman Regional Health System, Neurosurgery Associates. He also performs cranial neurosurgery to include tumor resection, trauma surgery and some skull-base procedures such as microvascular decompressions.

He strives to be engaging and open with his patients, often spending extra time with them at their appointment. “I want my patients to know I’m a human being the same as they are,” Cochran said. “I typically feel a genuine meaningful connection with my patients before we depart. This is perhaps the most important and rewarding thing I do in medicine.”

Cochran attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma and completed his residency at Wake Forest University. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Oklahoma State Neurosurgical Society.

He continues to innovate in the field of spinal surgery, having worked closely with Medtronic as a consultant to help develop a re-designed lumbar interbody fusion procedure.

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Archana Guatam, MD CA R D I OVA S C U L A R D I S E A S E

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r. Archana Gautam emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle in combating cardiovascular diseases. “Cardiovascular disease has been and continues to be one of the largest drivers of mortality in Oklahoma,” Gautam said. “Norman Heart and Vascular has proven results and outcomes in assisting patients with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”

Gautam is a board-certified interventional cardiologist, and her practice includes all aspects of cardiology, including limb salvage, peripheral vascular disease, vein clinic, and numerous structural heart procedures.

“In my practice, I work with anyone needing cardiovascular care and who is also looking for help optimizing their overall health and wellness,” she said.

In addition to her board certification in interventional cardiology, Gautam is also board certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear medicine. She completed a residency and fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and she serves now as the Department Chairman of Cardiology and the Medical Director of the Chest Pain Center.

Gautam has a special interest in women’s cardiovascular health, and cites a long list of professional women who have contributed to her career and to the success of the Norman Regional Health System.

“Norman Regional Health System has an inclusion and diversity committee that is focused on supporting diversity in our health system and the patient care we provide here and throughout the region,” Gautam said.

“We provide care to patients from all over Oklahoma and even in neighboring states.”

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Namali Pierson, MD H E M ATO LO GY / O N C O LO GY

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t Norman Regional Oncology, Dr. Namali Pierson treats her patients like family members as they embark on a cancer treatment path.

“One of my favorite aspects of my job is getting to know my wonderful patients and their supportive family members, and being there for them every step of the way,” she said.

Pierson sees patients with a wide variety of benign blood disorders, as well as cancer diagnoses, and strives to provide excellent service. Her hope is to provide evidence-based, compassionate care to all of her patients. Her goal is to give all of her patients the support they need during the course of their treatment.

Her warm and welcoming demeanor builds trust with patients, and her experience puts them at ease.

“They see me as someone they can trust, who communicates clearly and effectively so that they can easily understand,” she said. “I want my patients to know that I will do everything possible for them and will work hard to give them every potential option for treatment.”

She received her Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Biology and English at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. She then worked as a Research Fellow in a cancer research lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston for two years before starting medical school at the University of Oklahoma. She completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Oklahoma and the Stephenson Cancer Center.

She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.

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Anu Bajaj, MD P L A ST I C S U R G E O N

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r. Anu Bajaj believes strongly that plastic surgery should empower you. After all, it empowered her.

She knows that despite how outwardly confident we may be, everyone has their own insecurities. She has personally struggled with the idea of never being “good enough.”

“I believe the first step in being able to take care of others is to take care of ourselves, both mentally and physically,” she said.

“As a woman, I do have the advantage that I have had cosmetic procedures performed on myself, so that I understand the process my patients go through on a personal level.”

Her personal experience drives her to help patients become the best version of themselves through aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery at Bajaj Plastic Surgery, 8106 N. May Ave, Suite B .

Bajaj began practicing plastic surgery in Oklahoma City in 2007, and was one of the first plastic surgeons who performed the DIEP flap for breast reconstruction after cancer on a regular basis in Oklahoma. She puts her 14 years of experience to work, creating customized treatment plans for patients. Dr. Bajaj specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body that focuses on personalized care – she never employs a cookie cutter approach, so treatment plans and outcomes are highly individualized.

“Every one of us has a story to tell,” she said. “I love listening to my patients’ stories. By understanding their stories, my staff and I can tailor a treatment plan that is unique to each one of you, our patients.”

Dr. Bajaj recognizes the high degree of trust her patients place in her and she doesn’t take this lightly.

She has a passion for providing her patients with her best self so that she can help them to become happier/more satisfied individuals and achieve the results that they desire.

For those considering plastic surgery, she recommends choosing a surgeon with whom you are comfortable and a staff that makes you feel welcome. Also, check and make sure that your plastic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Bajaj is active in professional organizations, currently serving as chair of the Women Aesthetic Surgeons Committee for The Aesthetic Society. She is active nationally in leadership roles for both The Aesthetic Society and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is on the editorial boards for the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open.

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Ralph B. Hester III, MD C L I N I CA L A S S O C I AT E P R O F E S S O R

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he Dean McGee Eye Institute has provided advanced eye care services since 1975. Alongside vision repair, DMEI has partnered with the University of Oklahoma (OU) to function as the OU Department of Ophthalmology, teaching generations of ophthalmologists. Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Ralph Hester is one of the surgeons responsible for this education. Dr. Hester’s medical education started at OU, simultaneously beginning his future career at DMEI when he did his residency. Dr. Hester began working at DMEI in 1991, focusing on comprehensive ophthalmology.

“Since we’re a multispecialty clinic, we can use our resources to concentrate on different aspects of ophthalmology and help more people,” Dr. Hester says. “Over the years, I’ve honed my practice toward premium cataract services. We’re using special lenses and lasers to eliminate or reduce the necessity for glasses post-cataract surgery. As technology has advanced, I became excited to be able to give people another chance to experience their youthful vision again.”

As new patients present new opportunities, long-lasting vision continues to be the goal for Dr. Hester and DMEI. “We give our patients continuity of care by being there at each step of the process,” he says. “Being a part of DMEI allows us to stay on the cutting edge of new technologies such as corrective lasers and advanced implant lenses, to provide better care to our clients.”

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avid Jackson, MD is the Medical Director of the Stephenson Refractive Surgery Center and lead refractive surgeon at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

For 20 years, he has specialized in procedures that greatly minimize a patient’s reliance on glasses, such as Premium Cataract Surgery, LASIK, and Refractive Surgery. “Those that desire it choose it for a number of reasons, like their contact lenses not fitting correctly, keeping up with their glasses, or cataract formation,” Dr. Jackson says. “The procedure has to be right for the patient, and we have to know it’s something they’re comfortable with. But to see the look on their faces as they see sharply for the first time in a while is remarkable.”

He insists on annual screenings and understanding one’s family history with illnesses involving vision as preventative measures towards future ocular damage. Education is crucial to eye health, and it starts between the patient and the physician, according to Dr. Jackson.

“You want to do well by the patient. You want them to know that they’re being expertly taken care of. That’s what I’m most proud of working at Dean McGee.”

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JT Glomset, MD Kristen Hodges PA-C ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

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ith a unique background of military service, Dr. JT Glomset now leads an experienced team in orthopedic practice and sports medicine serving the Oklahoma City metro for the past three years.

Glomset is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction which includes arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and hip, cartilage restoration/ transplants, ligament and tendon repair/reconstruction, and shoulder replacements Kristen Hodges, PA-C has more than a dozen years of serving patients in orthopedics, particularly in the areas of sports injuries and joint repair. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Kansas and holds a master’s degree in health science from the University of Oklahoma, where she completed the physician associate program. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

“I approach patients with a relationship centered approach, where an understanding of a patient’s goals, activity and personality guide treatment decisions,” Glomset said. “Above all, I treat patients as if they were family.”

His education began in the 405, where he attended Heritage Hall and then the University of Oklahoma for undergraduate and medical school. He completed orthopedic surgery residency at Ochsner Clinic and sports medicine and shoulder reconstructions at Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas.

Prior to entering private practice, Glomset served in the United States Army, where he had multiple combat deployments while assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). During those deployments, he was awarded two Bronze Stars as well as the Combat Medical Badge for performing his duties as a surgeon under enemy fire.

Those experiences contribute to his passion to provide excellent orthopedic care for military service members and retirees. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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Amy Darter, MD A L L E R GY & I M M U N O LO GY

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ntegrative, innovative and diverse. These three words best describe Dr. Amy Darter and her medical practice. Darter has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive treatment options for patients in need of allergy, immunology and medical spa services.

She and her team at the Oklahoma Institute of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and PureDerma Medical Spa use the latest and greatest biotechnology and immunonutrition to serve patients of all ages and stages of life. Her medical team is focused on the health and well-being of the community and expanding opportunities for community involvement and partnerships.

“We recruit team members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, providing employees with opportunities to share ideas and lead projects that support and grow our business,” Darter said.

She received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where she was an Alpha Omega Alpha honor graduate. She completed an Internal Medicine residency and chief residency at OUHSC as well. She holds the honor of being board certified in both adult and pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology. She trained at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and at Parkland Memorial Hospital; one of the most elite training programs for clinical allergy, asthma, immunology and clinical research.

Darter remains cutting-edge and up-to-date in her sub-specialty by holding professional memberships in a host of professional organizations. She has numerous scientific publications and frequently lectures to other physicians around the world regarding various allergy, asthma and immunology topics. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Darter and her team are proud to serve the 405 metro area with comprehensive care for allergy, asthma, immunology and medical spa services.

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G O OD T I M E S IS PR E T E N DI NG T O BE A DI V E bar; it is also an excellent example of what a dive bar can be in the right hands. In this case, those belong to Claire Hampton and Zack Moore, two industry veterans who decided to bet on themselves as owners. That its best selling “item” is the beershot combo is strong evidence that Good Times is a dive, but Moore’s food and Hampton’s cocktails are even stronger proof that the little bar that occupies the former Fat Dog space at 1234 N. Western is only divey by aesthetic.

“I mean, we’re a dive bar, but we wanted to have good food and serious cocktails, too,” Hampton said. “The goal was to create a place where everyone is welcome, and I think we’re succeeding in that.”

If we’re assessing evidence, show us another dive bar that makes a house verdita (kind of an herbal sangrita) to build a Verditarita, a boozy, fruity indulgence that’s almost a tiki drink, and also the best cocktail on the menu. Hampton takes bartending seriously, just as Moore, a veteran of Deep Fork Group and A Good Egg Dining Group, takes food seriously.

Both were trained by two of the best in the business: Hampton by Hunter Kenzie, and Moore by Chef Quinn Carroll of Frida fame.

Good Times became locally famous—especially among hospitality industry workers—for its “adult Capri Sun,” a double cocktail in a nondescript pouch, served with a straw.

It’s how young millennials relive their childhood, if their childhood had involved access to the house liquor cabinet and a funnel small enough to get vodka into a Capri Sun pouch.

Good Times also has a frozen Painkiller and a frozen boozy coffee, and with winter approaching, will soon fire up the hot drinks. It’s almost as if owners who understand that divey doesn’t mean low quality decided to create food and booze that are designed to make guests feel welcome, and happy. And because we might as well tell the truth, a past that involved marijuana—medicinal (wink, wink)—might also contribute to guest enjoyment. The nachos are called Stoner Nachos; they’re not trying to hide anything.

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It’s almost as if owners who understand that divey doesn’t mean low quality decided to create food and booze that are designed to make guests feel welcome, and happy.

100 percent true, but your experience of raiding a fridge in the hours after everything is closed probably yields different results than a chef ’s, even a slightly high chef. So the nachos start with Nacho Cheese Doritos as a base, but that will make perfect sense if you’ve ever come home late from a bar, starving from a night of drinking and eating bar snacks, if you ate at all.

What Moore does well is deliver food that is planned and executed with care. The chicken sandwich, dusted with Doritos crumbs and fried perfectly, is a marvel. The burger is yet another example of OKC’s golden age of hamburgers. You simply can’t go wrong with his menu, and both

owners are quick to point out that their staff of fewer than 10 makes everything happen. That’s what happens when industry veterans become owners: They remember the hours on the floor, in the kitchen, and behind the bar.

The other draw—aside from yellow-eyed Belvedere, the bar cat—is the patio. It’s expansive, pet friendly, and adorned with murals.

Hampton said they called on their artist friends to paint the murals out front and on the patio: Tony Thunder, Cody Lampier, and John Salome.

She rattles the names off without a hitch. It’s easier to trust people who remember the names of people who contributed to their success. That’s the vibe at Good Times. It’s a dive bar, sure, but it’s also warm and welcoming, friendly and comfortable, and the drinks and food—obviously comfort food, but who hates comfort food?—are excellent.

Someone will ask about the decor. Someone always does. So imagine two high friends, late on a weeknight, supposed to be studying but talking about movies and music, and the conversation meanders through everything they like about pop culture. Now, take all those references, find a poster for each reference, throw in some art from friends, hang it on the walls, and say, as Hampton put it, “We just chose cool s**t we love.” It perfectly nails the aesthetic, the booze, and the food.

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Going Bowling Convenient menu options for healthier local dining

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Mediterranean bowl at Cafe 501

P A T T O N O S WA L T N E A R L Y single-handedly killed the KFC bowl in his career-making 2007 bit, wherein he referred to the chicken chain’s famous menu item as “failure pile in a sadness bowl.” Oswalt’s bit was long on hyperbole, which works for a comedy set, but it would take five years for the KFC bowl to be demoted on the menu to an optional item, while at the same time, the growth of bowls in the fast food industry began to accelerate.

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“They’re both ‘seasonal,’ but our guests would probably prefer they both be permanent items. We sell about 100 pounds of salmon per week because of that bowl.”

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portion size. According to QSR magazine (quick service restaurant), the presence of bowls on restaurant menus increased 30 percent between 2014 and 2019. Surveys across the board indicate consumers believe they are healthier options— but as with all things food, the truth is a little more complex.

The salmon power bowl at Cafe 7 is a top-five item for the popular fast casual concept at 14101 N May. Co-owner J. Mays said the item has been on the “seasonal menu” for four years. “We can’t take it off,” he said. “It’s like the egg roll in a bowl. They’re both ‘seasonal,’ but our guests would probably prefer they both be permanent

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items. We sell about 100 pounds of salmon per week because of that bowl.”

In addition to the salmon, the bowl has healthy carbs in the form of quinoa and sweet potatoes, and plenty of protein with black beans supplementing the salmon. Mays said the very small drizzle of sour cream also gets garlic and cumin into the flavor mix. Is the bowl healthy? Compared to a pasta dish or large sandwich, yes, absolutely.

That’s the complicated part about healthy bowls: the description tends to be relative to what else is on the menu. Cafe 501 in Edmond (501 S Boulevard) offers three bowl choices, and they

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are as healthy as the diner wants them to be. The Mediterranean bowl even starts with cauliflower rice, and is mainly rounded out with veggies. Adding a protein to any of the bowls is optional.

The Thai bowl starts with fried rice, so again, “healthy” is relative here, but all three options are delicious, and healthier options than other menu items.

Chef Nate Frejo created a menu for bikers, hikers, and everyone else who plays outside near Lake Overholser at Trailhead Cafe (3115 E Overholser). He included a selection of breakfast bowls, a menu item that deserves more attention than it’s getting. Frejo uses fresh fruit—oranges, blueberries, bananas, etc.—whole grains, trail mix, peanut butter, and cheffy touches like house-made blackberry-sage jam. On the whole, they are hearty, delicious, and healthy.

All the bowls around the 405 require consumer choices. Load in enough yogurt and fruit, and it increases sugar content dramatically. Ditto for sauces, dressings, and red meat. However, they do tend to be healthier options, and that can be helpful if you’re trying to stay on track in a busy January.

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Lali is among the best of the wine substitutes

Ways to Stay Dry This January A toast to non-alcoholic alternatives

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DE C E M BE R IS OF T E N A MON T H OF indulgence, so maybe it’s fitting—unless you’re in the alcohol industry—that it be followed by a temporary hiatus. Whether or not you participate, Dry January has become more than just a trend, and companies have adjusted, offering dealcoholized wine, liquor-free “cocktails,” and alcohol-free beer (although that one has been around for decades).

Making zero- or low-ABV products available through traditional supply chains means liquor stores and restaurants can offset some of their revenue dips during January. Stores around the metro have even carved out designated shelf space. George’s Liquor, Freeman’s Liquor Mart, Spirit Shop, and others have stocked up for post-holiday non-drinking days, with options in all the major categories.

Truthfully, some of the options genuinely are very good. They don’t taste exactly like what they’re replacing, but as frequent drinkers will

tell you, having something to drink helps break the habit of boozing. Red wines especially suffer from impossible-to-solve issues like a lack of tannins, structure, and aroma. (Evaporating alcohol carries most of the aromatics from glass to nose.) The options below are available in good liquor stores like those mentioned above, and Barkeep Supply in Midtown carries a few.

Leitz is the pioneer in the process of dealcoholizing wine, and the German producer’s Ein Zwei Zero line is the best available. What’s even better is that it has two sparkling options: Riesling and rosé.

Lali is a new line of alcohol-free wines that demonstrate the potential of the sector. While the red suffers the same issues as other dealcoholized reds, the rosé and white are very tasty, and they come in cans, which makes them easy to store and transport.

Proxies is the most unique of the options. The company began by “reimagining vinegar,” and then turned its attention to alcohol-free wine.

The result is beverages with a beautiful balance of acid, fruit, bitterness, etc., by blending ingredients like tea, bitters, juice, and spices.

New to Oklahoma this year and beautifully packaged, Abstinence (might as well call it what it is!) is a line of non-alcoholic spirits from South Africa. Corey Bauer, sales manager for Thirst Wine Merchants, said the company distributes four SKUs in Oklahoma: an Aperol-inspired aperitif and three takes on non-alcoholic gin, featuring flavor profiles built around citrus, spice, and rooibos.

Casamara Club has been in the state for a few years now, and Dry January is a good time to rediscover a love for these delicious sodas.

The Detroit-based company begins with botanical blends similar to bitters and amari—so the sodas aren’t sweet, and in most cases do a great job of mimicking various spritzes or spirit-soda combinations.

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10 Noodle Bowls You Need to Try Now

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T H E DESIGNAT ION “my favorite pho joint” is similar in importance to “my hair stylist” or “my nail girl,” in that once you’ve decided, it takes a major life change to switch things up. Pho isn’t the only bowl of noodles in the metro, though, so we wanted to highlight some of the metro’s best other options … and one pho joint.

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VII Asian Bistro, 2900 N Classen. When the Asian District Cultural Association gives a tour of the district, this is where they stop for pho. Pretty solid endorsement.

Pho Cuong, 3016 N Classen. Or as locals have called it for years, “the green house on Classen.” Try the bun bo hue; it’s pho’s darker, spicier cousin.

Riviere Modern Banh Mi, 905 N Hudson.

Proprietors have made modern Vietnamese cuisine their thing at this Midtown spot, and they do it well. The vermicelli bowl is a good place to start.

Northern Noodle House, 2524 N Military. One of our Best New Restaurants for 2020, this noodle house does handmade dumplings, too, so get an order to accompany your braised beef noodle soup.

Tamashii Ramen, 321 NW 8th. The Tonkotsu ramen is so creamy, you’ll wonder how it was possible without adding dairy.

Szechuan Story, 2800 N Classen. Another Best New Restaurant winner; while its beef noodle soup is excellent, give the house special lo mein a shot.

Magic Noodle, 1915 N Classen, Norman. This Norman shop handpulls fresh noodles every day, and if you’re a fan of heat, the Xian spicy shredded noodles are your best option.

Goro Ramen + Izakaya, 3000 Paseo. Before you order the chilled ramen, you should know it’s not a cold broth. It’s tossed in sesame dressing, and it’s the best ramen on the menu.

Dot Wo, 3000 W Memorial, #103. The baby bok choy with mushrooms added to the flat noodles is noodle bowl perfection.

Korean House, 4716 SE 29th. Japchae is a celebration dish in Korean culture, but you can have the delicious glass noodles with beef every day at this Del City institution.

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A New Vision at OKC Rep Kelly Kerwin takes the helm, looks ahead

T W E N T Y Y E A R S A F T E R FOU N DI NG Oklahoma City Repertory Theater and serving as Artistic Director, Donald Jordan announced in 2020 that he would be retiring. Following a nationwide search, rising star Kelly Kerwin was named as his replacement last May. Kerwin has an extensive theater background, with a BFA from the Theatre School of DePaul and an MFA from Yale School of Drama in Dramaturgy/ Dramatic Criticism. “The core is theater history and dramatic theory,” Kerwin said of her degree.

“You learn about new play development, how to write and think critically, as well as the skills to work as an artistic leader for an organization, such as artistic director.”

At New York’s Public Theater, Kerwin was line producer for Girl From the North Country and producer from 2018-2021 of The Under the Radar Festival, a premier showcase for avant-garde theater from the U.S. and abroad, giving her the opportunity to work with talent from around the world.

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Under her direction, OKC Rep is moving Oklahoma City’s theater scene in a more progressive, diverse direction unlike anything we’ve seen before. Kerwin said that she is hoping to produce “cutting edge work that speaks to the collective communities here in OKC, and presentations that bring in artists from around the country and around the globe. I’m hoping to give our audiences the experience of seeing something that they would usually never be able to see in Oklahoma City, and giving artists here opportunities to imagine how they can generate theatrical work.”

Becoming the new Artistic Director is the perfect chance for Kerwin to bring her vision to stage. “Adventurous works of theater can come from musicians, poets, and writers. You don’t have to be a trained playwright or a director. We can work together to find out how to make a story from beautiful ideas and other disciplines of art.”

The first two shows are in partnership with Oklahoma Contemporary in its theater space.

An Evening with an Immigrant, Jan. 22-23, is an autobiographical solo piece by U.K.-based, Nigerian-born artist Inua Ellams, who draws on his own history of struggling with hostile immigration policies to speak directly to the audience.

This two-night performance consists of poetry and personal stories set to music by DJ Sid Mercu-

tio. An Evening with an Immigrant has received worldwide critical acclaim as well as the Human Rights Award from the human rights advocacy group, Liberty.

The innovative and exciting Piano Tales, written, composed, and performed by duo James and JJJJJerome, comes to the OKC Rep stage in early April. Piano Tales is a musical storytelling show, with James Monaco telling stories in rapid style as JJJJJerome Ellis performs original compositions on piano. Each night, audiences will get to choose which of the fictional tales are performed that evening, with no two stories repeating, meaning each performance will be different. Director Andrew Scoville and Production Designer Marika Kent will transform the theater space to make the experience completely unique.

Stay tuned—this May, OKC Rep will create a theatrical audio tour for groups of people to enjoy together. This will be commissioned by a few artists, both international and domestic, in collaboration with local artists to produce this tour specifically for Oklahoma City. This narrated walking experience will involve music, public art, and architecture, as well as stories incorporated for our city.

For more information on these upcoming shows, as well as special events happening throughout the upcoming season, visit okcrep.org.

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Colorful ingredients and experiences await visitors at Cosabella Kitchen

Personally Prepared Chef Erica Hogan invites us inside her Cosabella Kitchen

beforehand to match culinary preferences. After the group prepares some food, they are encouraged to mingle and snag a seat at the dinner table—all while Hogan finishes cooking their meal.

Hogan opened Cosabella a little less than three years ago. Today, she is completely booked through the winter. As she shares more about the experience she offers, it’s easy to see why.

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Pasta is definitely where it’s at right now. They make fettuccine and spaghetti noodles; they get to make the dough themselves and cut the noodles themselves. I boil the pasta for them.

We always do a Bolognese meat sauce, and quite often pesto, as a vegetarian option. We also serve a salad and lemon chicken. The lemon chicken is a dish I serve with every pasta class, and it’s a dish I learned from Francis Ford Coppola. That’s my only claim to fame.

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our home and cook for us for a couple of nights.

He taught me the recipe. It’s Mrs. Scorsese’s lemon chicken—so Martin Scorsese’s mother’s chicken. I remember he kept sending me out to my garden to get more oregano, and it was pouring down rain!

I feel like he inspired me to open this [Cosabella].

I was at a spot where I was going to take a break, and he kind of inspired me to follow my dreams.

So, the dish is a staple here.

Tell me your culinary history. My father is a

banker by day, but he is also a great French chef.

We would eat French food every night and sit

How did you get this dish from Francis Ford Coppola? He was a houseguest. He was in town

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together around the family dinner table. So, I learned a lot from him, and my mother loved to cook. My brother is also a Frenchtrained chef, and I worked in his restaurant, Le Sep Bistro in Edmond. I studied under my brother, who was classically trained at the French Culinary Institute in New York, before opening my own catering business, Cosabella Cuisine. I’ve been in the restaurant business for about 20 years now.

What does “Cosabella” mean? “Beautiful thing.” A sweet friend

who works with me one day said, “You have to open your own place.” We were brainstorming, and she said, “Everything you do is beautiful. Your food is beautiful. Your presentation is beautiful. You should call it ‘beautiful thing, Cosabella.’” So that’s how that name came to life.

Besides cooking and eating, what can people expect at Cosabella? I think—from what I’ve seen—[people get] to relax. People

come into this environment, which I feel is very cozy, and they feel like they are at home, but they are at a restaurant. And it’s not like a restaurant with other people surrounding them. They can come here, feel very comfortable and relaxed, have intimate conversations or meetings, and enjoy great food.

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Planning the Thunder’s Path Where—and how—does the franchise go from here?

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T H E OK L A HOM A C I T Y T H U N DE R is one of the most resilient franchises in the NBA. Dating back to the 2017 Russell Westbrook season, these teams don't lay down after being down by double digits, or far from the top of the league standings.

The Chris Paul-led Thunder of 2019-2020 seemed destined for a woeful win-loss record and a pick in the draft lottery. But after just 20 games, it was clear this team was in it to win, resulting in a 44-28 record and a playoff berth, culminating in a dramatic Game 7 loss in the first round to the Houston Rockets. Last season, without CP3, the Thunder were expected to go 15-57. While they barely overachieved, going 22-50, they were on the path to a possible playoff play-in berth if they

Some fans are advocating for “tanking”—stacking the deck against your team in the hopes of losing as many games as possible so your draft position improves—but should they be?

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had remained on the pace they were on before the All-Star break and some key injuries.

This season, OKC got off to a pretty productive start and has been more competitive than many thought they'd be—though preseason Vegas predictions had them as the worst team in the NBA. The constant growth into stardom for OKC's fourth-year franchise player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the outright emergence of Luguentz Dort as one of OKC's cornerstone pieces, and Darius Bazley's development into an increasingly reliable player, along with the production of OKC's outstanding rookie class headlined by #6 pick Josh Giddey, puts the Thunder in a unique position.

Some fans are advocating for "tanking"—stacking the deck against your team in the hopes of losing as many games as possible so your draft position improves—but should they be? Should the Thunder end this season much like last year and hope to get a top-three pick in the NBA draft, or should they look to package a portion of their plethora of picks to acquire an already proven yet young big man to complement this future all-star backcourt?

You're entitled to your own opinion on this topic, but if the Thunder are looking to grow this team organically and fully develop their championship-caliber team, they'll continue to build through the draft, more than likely looking to draft a marquee big man like Paolo Banchero out

of Duke, Chet Holmgren from Gonzaga, Jalen Duren from the University of Memphis, Nikola Jovîc from Serbia, or another player we've seldom heard about.

This method is fine and, depending on the personal opinion, it could be the correct way to go about things. Going along with the rebuild would allow the Thunder the freedom to draft a player they believe is tailor-made for the current roster and develop him accordingly.

However, with SGA in his fourth season averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, and an all-star caliber player already, do the Thunder have time to develop their final cornerstone piece without wasting his prime? True, Shai is signed to the Thunder through the 2026-27 season, but if there's one thing we've learned in OKC, it's that these players aren't always bound to the team with which they signed a contract.

An easy way to avoid all of that would be if OKC used some of their draft assets to pursue an all-star or fringe all-star big man through a trade. Karl-Anthony Towns has been an intriguing name associated with an OKC trade if he ever became available.

But a more realistic situation would be a guy like Marvin Bagley, who's in the middle of a messy situation with the Sacramento Kings, or Deandre Ayton, whom the Phoenix Suns have neglected to lock up with a rookie extension thus far.

A few other names may float around, and each year there's a new disgruntled player in the NBA, so OKC could feasibly go that route and potentially be more in line with where SGA, Dort, and even Giddey are already in their development.

Regardless of what this article says, Sam Presti's way is probably the right way, so whichever direction he goes in, I implore you to trust it.

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Where to eat, stay, and play for a KC getaway

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T E L L S OM E ON E YOU ’ R E H E A DE D F OR Kansas City, and the first question is some variation of “Which is your favorite barbecue place?” Answering “Texas” doesn’t win any friends, but there are dozens of better reasons to go to KC than Missouri’s version of barbecue. The short, five-hour drive isn’t exactly full of sights to see along the way, but there is something eerily beautiful about the Flint Hills, making the Kansas leg seem not so monotonous.

Kansas City is decidedly blue-collar, and it’s a description they embrace with pride; the city was built on railroads and manufacturing. The influx of Italian immigrants—mostly Sicilian—in the late 19th century has added an Old World ethnic vibe that’s easy to love, especially in joints like Garozzo’s Ristorante and Lidia’s, and in Lazia’s modern evolution.

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the Pendergast years, when political boss Tom Pendergast resisted Prohibition and made the city famous for booze, jazz, and debauchery, earning the (likely self-chosen) nickname “Paris of the Plains”—ironic given that Kansas City is not in the Great Plains, nor does it feel like it. The city is lush, in fact, and autumn is a beautiful wash of crimson and gold.

The jazz lives on from the Prohibition years, especially at Green Lady Lounge and the Black Dolphin. A who’s who of jazz musicians and vocalists make their way to and through Kansas City every year, and the clubs offer live music every night. And Kansas City is still a haven for distillers: J. Rieger & Co., Union Horse, Tom’s Town, and others keep the tradition alive.

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original facility floor has been used for walls throughout the hotel. Its location is far enough from the noise of downtown, but still close enough to make West Bottoms an 11-minute drive, and Green Lady Lounge an 11-minute walk. XR, the lobby bar, is stunning, with excellent service, solid cocktails, and a nice whiskey selection. Modern Italian concept Lazia is on site, and the menu is one of the best in Kansas City.

Where to Play: Vacation with the kids? Kansas City has that

covered too. You can catch a Royals game if you’re in town at the right time, and if not, Kaleidoscope is a free, hands-on art center for kids, and one of the most popular destinations in the city. It is undergoing updates currently, and should reopen this spring. For the budding athlete, there is the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, an interactive record of the contributions of Black athletes to the culture of American baseball. Two world-class art museums provide additional education and entertainment: The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art features modern and contemporary art, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has an extensive collection dating to ancient times. Time permitting, don’t miss the Christopher Elbow retail store, one of only two in the U.S., with their selection of beautiful, delicious chocolates, made in KC. Be sure to get a drinkable chocolate while you’re there.

Where to Eat: Antler Room alone is worth the five-hour drive.

The husband-and-wife team of Chef Nick Goellner and Leslie Newsam Goellner (her bar program is a Beard nominee) have created a pocket of awesomeness on a sleepy street away from the ruckus of downtown. The menu is focused on small plates, creative cuisine—the best dish I had in KC was the carrot fritters with house-made hot sauce—and brilliant wine pairings.

The soup dumplings are a local favorite, but Goellner prepares duck like no one else in the city. Antler Room manages to be very local, with neighborhood regulars just popping in, while also welcoming to visitors, and accessible to many diners: I had four courses and two glasses of wine for $100, and could have been content with half that.

If you have time, Corvino and Rye are absolutely worth your time, and you should absolutely experience the lobster pasta and agnolotti at Lazia. For a quick peek at another Kansas City, the Crossroads Hotel is a five-minute walk from Town Topic, a walk-up burger joint that is comfort food perfection.

The Antler Room specializes in beautiful, rustic, and delicious

Where to Drink: The aforementioned Green Lady has excellent

And, yes, it has delicious barbecue, but a spate of James Beard nominations and awards over the past 25 years have established Kansas City as a multidimensional food city, too. Locals will tell you it always has been, and evidence is in their favor.

The diversity ranges from barbecue to Italian, Vietnamese to soul food, and modern American to North African. A handful of

the Beard nominations have been for bar programs, including Antler Room, so excellence abounds at every level in KC. Where to Stay: The Crossroads Hotel,

located in the district of the same name, is the repurposed Pabst Brewing Depot, built in 1911. Much of the original building has been left intact, and wood from the

cocktails, and Swordfish Tom’s is a must (it’s a few minutes from the Crossroads Hotel, too). You’ll definitely want to check out the Rieger distillery, where J. Rieger & Co., have resurrected Kansas City-style whiskey, and produced some of the best gin in America. Its blend of 9-year bourbon, 12-year American whiskey, and two-percent Oloroso sherry is a return to an historic use of sherry in American whiskey. It also has a beautiful bar upstairs where you can test its line of whiskeys in Old Fashioneds or other favorite cocktails.

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A 1965 photo of Goodrich’s new, first-of-its-kind, national training center in Norman for coin-operated car washes.

At the Car Wash Oklahomans’ contribution to automated auto cleanliness

SOM EON E H AS W R I T T E N SOM Ething snarky in the cake of dust on your car, like, “Wash me!” So, dutifully, you drive up to a car wash, swipe your card, and wait for a pleasant voice to say, “You may now enter the car wash.”

Ninety seconds later, you have a car that’s been washed, waxed, and buffed dry.

It’s a 20th-century invention that rivals space travel and microwave ovens. And it’s due—at least in part—to two guys in Ardmore who launched the world’s first coin-operated car wash on Thanksgiving Day in 1962.

Inventors Jack M. Thompson and Travis Harris met in the late 1950s when Thompson, then a salesman of coin-operated laundry equipment, took a fishing trip to Texas. Harris was the boat operator, according to an account in The Daily Ardmoreite.

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an Ardmore lawyer and a serial tinkerer. Harris had been a farm boy who, like most farm boys, learned how to repair anything remotely mechanical by the time he could hold a wrench.

That day, on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico, the two hatched their ideas for revolutionizing industry. The first invention was a coin-operated hair dryer that could be installed in laundromats across the country. That one apparently didn’t see much success. But the coin-operated car wash that followed was an immediate sensation.

“A total of 60 cars went through the one stall that day,” reporter David Smith wrote in a 1963 article in The Daily Ardmoreite. “The men began tooling for production immediately at their plant at Hwy. 70 and C. St., NE.” Customers were given use of the stall for 25 cents for 5 minutes. Washes typically clocked in at 10 minutes per car.

They also launched the daring but innovative idea of employing self-service gas pumps at each

car wash, which, based on the tepid response, proved to be 15 years ahead of its time.

In the years that followed, the coin-operated car wash became so successful in Oklahoma that in 1965, Goodrich Industries launched a national training center in Norman for owners of coin-operated car washes—a nerve center for car wash innovation and research, according to a Jan. 31, 1965, report in The Daily Oklahoman.

“Elvin R. Goodrich, Oklahoma City, president of the parent company, said the state was chosen for the center because of variable weather conditions, ranging from sub-freezing temperatures to hot, humid climate,” the article said.

Although the first car wash is said to have opened in 1914, followed by the first automated car wash in 1946—in where else but Detroit— the coin-operated car wash captured the consumer’s appetite for do-it-yourself service that today has become a staple of commerce.

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Zoos aren’t just shelters for animals; they also serve as centers for education, allowing the public to view how species behave in approximations of their natural environments.

Lions and Tigers and Cheetahs, to Spy Predator Pass enhances the OKC Zoo W R I T T E N A N D P H O T O S BY J A K E D U R H A M

L O C AT E D I N T H E H E A R T O F O K L A H O M A City, the Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Gardens has grown into a memory-making experience over the decades—and it’s not done growing. In October of 2021, the Zoo opened its newest exhibit, the 61,000-square-foot Predator Pass.

This habitat is a home in paradise for two cheetahs, Boomer and Pistol Pete or “Pete,” as well as three African painted dogs: two females, River and Pele, and a male, Bomani. The three will eventually be introduced to the current pack of five painted dogs.

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OKC Zoo’s Predator Pass exhibit adds to the body of education, and provides guests an interaction not achievable through written text.

Species are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate. For the OKC Zoo, conservation is the name of the game, and it has become more important now than ever. Aside from education, zoos that engage in extensive conservation efforts maintain a focus on saving a given species from extinction and endangered futures. It is a practice enveloped in research and advocacy. However, the programs are costly and require substantial sources of income, often found through grants, private donations, and of course, annual visitors.

Also, let’s not forget the Zoo’s conservation partnerships, including Cheetah Conservation Botswana and the Cheetah Conservation Fund. The Predator Pass exhibit is set to become a staple in the conservation efforts for cheetahs and painted dogs. Guests can also contribute to the conservation effort through participation in the Zoo’s Predator Pass Adoption

Program, or by purchasing an OKC Zoo Conservation Wristband.

Predator Pass follows fast on the heels of the Zoo’s successful Sanctuary Asia exhibit. Launched in 2010, it became the largest expansion in the Zoo’s history, allowing guests to view an array of animals like never before, including Indian rhinos, Komodo dragons, red pandas, and more. In 2019, it ranked as the 7th best in the U.S. in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards for Best Zoo Exhibit.

As of 2020, Oklahoma City was the sixth fastest-growing city among the 25 largest U.S. cities by population. Along with growth comes the need for family activities, and a visit to the Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Gardens will not disappoint. Regular admission is $12 for adults. Children ages 3-11 and seniors age 65 and over are $9, while children two and under are admitted free. Be sure to plan to spend an entire day to see each exhibit, and don’t forget to experience Predator Pass.

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