Western Ridge Pediatrics

As some of our patients' families are aware, Dr. Kenneth Zwergel (Dr. Z) was diagnosed in June with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In support of Dr. Z and others in our community with ALS, members of our staff and friends and family are participating in this year’s Walk to Defeat ALS on September 16.

Click here to find out how you can help our team reach our fundraising goal and show your support for Dr. Z.
Thank you.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Sunday: 9 a.m. for emergencies only 

Walk-In Strep Clinics

To save you time and protect your child's health, we offer walk-in strep clinics for our established patients. Our staff will perform a quick throat swab and initial results will be available while you wait. An appropriate antibiotic will be prescribed if the test is positive. 

• Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Please note the following details:

• Available at our Glenway and Western Ridge Pediatric offices only. Saturday hours only offered at Western Ridge.
• No appointment is required.
• For established patients of Glenway and Western Ridge Pediatric offices. (patients who have been seen previously by one of our pediatricians or nurse practitioners.)
• For children 5 years of age or older .
• Only symptoms for this strep test service are sore throat and/or fever. So if your child has fever, sore throat and congestion, we ask that you call to schedule an appointment with a physician in order to rule out such things as ear or sinus infection.
• Any patient who has already had two positive strep tests in the last three months is required to make an appointment with a physician instead. Please call our office to schedule appointment.

We've Received the Immunization Coverage Excellence Award

Congratulations to Western Ridge Pediatrics for receiving the Immunization Coverage Excellence Award at the 11th Annual Statewide Immunization Conference on September 10, 2015.  This award is presented to healthcare providers that achieve immunization coverage rates of 90% or higher for certain recommended series of DTaP, Hepatitis B, MMR, Hib, polio, Varicella, and Prevnar as indicated by results of the 2013 Assessment, Feedback, Incentives, and Exchange (AFIX) continuous quality improvement process. Learn more.

Libbey Spiess MD Named Above and Beyond Doctor of the Year

Libbey Spiess MD and John Bruns MD both Queen City Physicians pediatricians, have been recognized as top physicians in the region by the Aubrey Rose Foundation, a support organization for families caring for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Dr. Spiess received the Above and Beyond Doctor of the Year award, given annually to an exemplary doctor in the region who specializes in general pediatrics or heart or lung conditions in children.

Our Pediatricians
Joseph M. Bailey MD  Medical Director, TriHealth Physician Partners Services Office locations: Glenway Medical Center and Western Ridge Undergraduate School: University of Cincinnati Internship and Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Speciality: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Amy F. Benge MD  Office locations: Glenway Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center -- Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: University of Nebraska -- Lincoln Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Internship and Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Speciality: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital
Tirza M. Costello MD Office Locations: Glenway Medical Center and Good Samaritan Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine Internship and Residency: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Specialty: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (eligible) Hospital Privileges: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital
Robert J. Engelhardt, MD Offices:  Glenway Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Internship and Residency: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Specialty: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital
Sharon L. Harp MD Offices: Glenway Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: Wittenburg University Medical School: University of Cincinnati Internship and Residency: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Specialty: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital
Courtney Larke MD Offices: Glenway Pediatrics, Western Ridge Pediatrics Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH Internship and Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH Specialty: Pediatrics Board Certification: Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Libbey M. Spiess MD Offices: Glenway Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: College of Mt. St. Joseph Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Internship and Residency: Children’s Hospital Medical Center Specialty: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital
Susan R. Strick MD Offices: Glenway Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: University of Virginia Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Internship and Residency: Children’s Hospital Medical Center Specialty: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital
Michelle H. Zimmer MD Offices: Glenway Pediatrics and Good Samaritan Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH Internship and Residency: Georgetown University Children's Medical Center, Washington, DC  Specialty: Pediatrics Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Sub-Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Hospital Privileges: Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Kimberly Benkner NP  Offices: Glenway Pediatrics and Good Samaritan Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Graduate Education: University of Cincinnati - Nursing, University of Cincinnati - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification: National Certification Board of Nurse Practitioners – Primary Care, Certified Pediatric Nurse, Certificate of Authority – State of Ohio, Certificate to Prescribe - State of Ohio
Monica Q. Leonard CNP Offices: Glenway Pediatrics and Good Samaritan Western Ridge Undergraduate Education: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Graduate Education: University of Cincinnati - Nursing, University of CIncinnati - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification: National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, Advance Practice Nurse Certificate of Authority - State of Ohio, Certificate to Prescribe - State of Ohio