Physicians

TriHealth has brought together a team of world class physicians in many specialties. These men and women often seek us out as they value our high level facilities and insistence on patient centric care. These are team oriented individuals who seek out the expertise of their colleagues. Please take a look.

Medical Oncology
Breast Surgical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Neuro-Oncology
Gynecological Oncology
Genetic Counseling
Dieticians

Medical Oncology
Faisal Adhami MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Lung Cancer; Melanoma & Skin Cancers; Multiple Myeloma & Bone Marrow cancers; Lymphoma & Chronic Leukemias; Colorectal & Anal cancer; Pancreatic, Liver, Biliary Tract, & Gallbladder cancers; Esophageal & Stomach cancers; Breast Cancer; Genitourinary & Prostate cancers; Head & Neck cancer; Anemia & blood cell disorders; Bleeding & Clotting disorders; Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, & Precision Medicine; Informatics Practice Locations: Bethesda Butler Hospital \| 3035 Hamilton-Mason Road \| Suite 204 \| Hamilton, OH 45011 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital \| 110 N. Poplar Street \| Oxford, OH 45056
Samer Alsidawi MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Head and neck cancer; Blood cancers and benign blood disorders Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mark Andolina MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Colon cancer; Esophageal cancer; Lung cancer; Stomach cancer Practice Locations: Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236
Leanne Budde MD Specialty: Medical Oncology - Hospice & Palliative Medicine Interests/Expertise: Lung cancer; Breast cancer; Colorectal cancer; Lymphoma; Testicular cancer Practice Locations: Arrow Springs \| 100 Arrow Springs Blvd. \| Suite G108 \| Lebanon, OH 45036 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236
Edward Crane MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise:Breast cancer; genitourinary cancer; gastrointestinal cancers; hematological malignancies; palliative care Practice Locations: Bethesda Butler Hospital \| 3035 Hamilton-Mason Road \| Suite 204 \| Hamilton, OH 45011 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45236 McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital \| 110 N Poplar Street \| Oxford, OH 45242
David Draper MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Gastrointestinal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Gastroesophageal Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220
Erin Espinoza DO Specialty: Hematology and Internal Medicine Interests/Expertise:Benign hematology (non-cancerous blood disorders, Low blood counts (leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia), Platelet dysfunction disorders, Von Willebrand disease, Acquired and congenital Hemophilia, Sickle cell anemia and Thalassemia, Disorders of iron overload, Thrombotic microangiopathies, Acquired and inherited blood clots , Acquired and inherited bleeding disorders Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220
Saulius Girnius MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Blood cancers (multiple myeloma, lymphoma, chronic leukemias), Amyloidosis, Bleeding disorders, Bone marrow disorders Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Amie Jackson MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Cancer and blood disorders; Breast cancer care Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Good Samaritan Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220
Ben Kuritzky MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Benign hematology; breast cancer; genitourinary cancers; multiple myeloma; leukemias; lymphomas; immunotherapies; gastrointestinal cancers; lung cancer Practice Locations: Arrow Springs \| 100 Arrow Springs Blvd. \| Suite G108 \| Lebanon, OH 45036 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236
James Maher MD, PhD Specialty: Medical Oncology, Cancer Risk Assessment (genetic risk of cancer) Interests/Expertise: Malignancies of the genitourinary system (kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer); Melanoma skin cancer; Advanced basal and squamous cancers of the skin; Breast cancer; Colon cancer; Oncology Clinical Trials; Precision Medicine Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Good Samaritan Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45247
Gina Marie Matacia MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer Practice Locations: Anderson \| 7777 Beechmont Ave. \| Cincinnati, OH 45255 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Apurva Mehta MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: General hematology; Oncology; Breast cancer Practice Locations: Anderson \| 7777 Beechmont Ave. \| Cincinnati, OH 45255 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Andrew Parchman MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Lung cancer; Thoracic cancer; Gastrointestinal cancers; Prostate cancer; Breast cancer; Lymphoma; Benign hematology Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220
Seerin Shatavi MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, hematologic cancers, blood disorders Practice Locations: Bethesda Butler Hospital \| 3035 Hamilton-Mason Road \| Suite 204 \| Hamilton, OH 45011 McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital \| 110 N. Poplar Street \| Oxford, OH 45056
Brian Singeltary DO Specialty: Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45247
Kirubel Tefera MD Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Gastrointestinal cancer (e.g., colon, pancreas); male genitourinary cancer (e.g. prostate, kidney); multiple myeloma, benign hematology Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 TriHealth Anderson \| 7777 Beechmont Road \| Anderson, OH 45255 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Ave \| Clifton, OH 45220
Nancee Albright, MSN, APRN, OCN, APN-BC, NP-C Nancee Albright joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2012 as Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from Western Connecticut State College and her Master of Science in Nursing from South University. Nancee has spent the majority of her career in the care of oncology patients; first as an Oncology Nurse and later as a Nurse Practitioner in Oncology. She has over forty years of experience in the care of the patient with cancer. Nancee is a member of the National Oncology Nursing Society and a member of the local chapter. She is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO). Her professional interests include care of the patient with Gastrointestinal Cancers (GI cancers), Palliative Care, late effects of treatment, and Survivorship issues.
Heather Bennett, MSN, AGPCNP-BC Heather Bennett joined Trihealth Cancer Institute in 2017. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master of Science in nursing degree in 2015. Heather also holds dual undergraduate degrees in nursing and pharmaceutical sciences. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care. Heather’s special interests include management of chemotherapy-induced side effects and lung cancer treatment.
Jennifer Clayton, MSN, ACNP Jennifer Clayton joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2017. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing with a Master’s Degree in Nursing in 2009. She is certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Jennifer is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as a Nurse Practitioner. Her professional experience includes solid tumor, hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Lung Cancer Screening.
Kelly Corcoran, MMS, PA-C Kelly Corcoran joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a physician assistant in 2018. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2012. Before pursuing her interest in Hematology/Oncology, Kelly worked as an adult hospitalist in Annapolis, Maryland, and has over five years’ experience. She relocated back to Cincinnati, Ohio in 2018 to be near family. Kelly is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio to practice and prescribe as a physician assistant. She is NCCPA certified. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Kelly’s professional interests include being a fundamental member of a multidisciplinary team in offering a comprehensive approach to the treatment and care, ensuring evidence-based, safe and cost-effective use of cancer treatments while preserving the quality of life of patients through their cancer journey.
Melissa Dove MSBS, PA-C Melissa Dove joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a Physician Assistant in 2009. She graduated from Medical College of Toledo with a master’s degree in Biomedical Science with concentration in Physician Assistant Studies in 2003. Melissa is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice and prescribe as a Physician Assistant. She is also NCCPA certified and a member of the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology and American Academy of Physician Assistants. Melissa’s professional interests include breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, Lymphoma, benign hematology. Additional interest includes management of chemotherapy, wellness and cancer survivorship.
Sapna Fitch, PA-C Sapna Fitch joined the Trihealth Cancer Institute as a physician assistant in 2016. She graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine with a Master’s Degree in physician assistant studies in 2014. She has been practicing in hematology oncology since then. Sapna’s professional interests include gastrointestinal, hematological and genitourinary malignancies.
Kelley Goins, NP-C Kelley Goins joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as an advanced practice registered nurse in 2015. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. She is an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Kelley is licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as an advanced practice registered nurse. Kelley's professional interests include medical oncology in the adult population.
AJ Lockwood, AGACNP AJ Lockwood joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2020. He graduated from Walden University with a Master of Science in Nursing and Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. AJ is certified as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and provides care for patients at Good Samaritan Hospital with a focus on comprehensive care for cancer patients, solid tumors and benign hematology disorders. .
Ha Pham, APRN-CNP Ha Pham is an acute care nurse practitioner who collaborates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to treat patients with blood cancers. Her overall goal is to improve patient’s outcome, and she strives to empower patients by providing them information about their illness so they can truly participate in their own healthcare. Ha’s specialty is Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and her Clinical Experience is in Blood Cancers.
Kathi Reynolds, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS Kathi Reynolds joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2012 as a Board Certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist. She received her undergrad and post graduate degrees from the University of Cincinnati and her Nursing Diploma from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing. She is a member of our local Oncology Nursing Society and has earned her certification as an Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS). She is also a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology. Her professional interests include care of the Breast Cancer patient from diagnosis through Survivorship.
Heather Sims, RN, MSN, AGACNP Heather Sims is a nurse practitioner with the TriHealth Cancer Institute, who received her BS in nursing from The Christ College of Nursing and Health Science and her MS in nursing from the University of Cincinnati School of Nursing. She is board certified as a nurse practitioner in adult gerontology acute care. Heather's practice focus includes comprehensive care for patients with a cancer diagnosis, education about cancer prevention and treatment and support for patient families.

Medical Oncology

Faisal Adhami MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Lung Cancer; Melanoma & Skin Cancers; Multiple Myeloma & Bone Marrow cancers; Lymphoma & Chronic Leukemias; Colorectal & Anal cancer; Pancreatic, Liver, Biliary Tract, & Gallbladder cancers; Esophageal & Stomach cancers; Breast Cancer; Genitourinary & Prostate cancers; Head & Neck cancer; Anemia & blood cell disorders; Bleeding & Clotting disorders; Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, & Precision Medicine; Informatics

Samer Alsidawi MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Head and neck cancer; Blood cancers and benign blood disorders

Practice Locations:
Bethesda North - Thomas Center | 10506A Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45242

Mark Andolina MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Colon cancer; Esophageal cancer; Lung cancer; Stomach cancer

Practice Locations:
Kenwood | 8240 Northcreek Drive | Suite 1100 | Cincinnati, OH 45236

Leanne Budde MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology - Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Interests/Expertise: Lung cancer; Breast cancer; Colorectal cancer; Lymphoma; Testicular cancer

Edward Crane MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise:Breast cancer; genitourinary cancer; gastrointestinal cancers; hematological malignancies; palliative care

Practice Locations:

David Draper MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Gastrointestinal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Gastroesophageal Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Erin Espinoza DO

Specialty: Hematology and Internal Medicine
Interests/Expertise:Benign hematology (non-cancerous blood disorders, Low blood counts (leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia), Platelet dysfunction disorders, Von Willebrand disease, Acquired and congenital Hemophilia, Sickle cell anemia and Thalassemia, Disorders of iron overload, Thrombotic microangiopathies, Acquired and inherited blood clots , Acquired and inherited bleeding disorders

Saulius Girnius MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Blood cancers (multiple myeloma, lymphoma, chronic leukemias), Amyloidosis, Bleeding disorders, Bone marrow disorders

Practice Locations:
Bethesda North - Thomas Center | 10506A Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45242

Amie Jackson MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Cancer and blood disorders; Breast cancer care

Ben Kuritzky MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Benign hematology; breast cancer; genitourinary cancers; multiple myeloma; leukemias; lymphomas; immunotherapies; gastrointestinal cancers; lung cancer

James Maher MD, PhD

Specialty: Medical Oncology, Cancer Risk Assessment (genetic risk of cancer)
Interests/Expertise: Malignancies of the genitourinary system (kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer); Melanoma skin cancer; Advanced basal and squamous cancers of the skin; Breast cancer; Colon cancer; Oncology Clinical Trials; Precision Medicine

Practice Locations:
Bethesda North - Thomas Center | 10506A Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45242
Good Samaritan Western Ridge | 6949 Good Samaritan Drive | Cincinnati, OH 45247

Gina Marie Matacia MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer

Practice Locations:
Anderson | 7777 Beechmont Ave. | Cincinnati, OH 45255
Bethesda North - Thomas Center | 10506A Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45242

Apurva Mehta MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: General hematology; Oncology; Breast cancer

Andrew Parchman MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Lung cancer; Thoracic cancer; Gastrointestinal cancers; Prostate cancer; Breast cancer; Lymphoma; Benign hematology

Seerin Shatavi MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, hematologic cancers, blood disorders

Brian Singeltary DO

Specialty: Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise:

Practice Locations:
Good Samaritan Western Ridge | 6949 Good Samaritan Drive | Cincinnati, OH 45247

Kirubel Tefera MD

Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Gastrointestinal cancer (e.g., colon, pancreas); male genitourinary cancer (e.g. prostate, kidney); multiple myeloma, benign hematology

Nancee Albright, MSN, APRN, OCN, APN-BC, NP-C

Nancee Albright joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2012 as Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from Western Connecticut State College and her Master of Science in Nursing from South University. Nancee has spent the majority of her career in the care of oncology patients; first as an Oncology Nurse and later as a Nurse Practitioner in Oncology. She has over forty years of experience in the care of the patient with cancer.

Nancee is a member of the National Oncology Nursing Society and a member of the local chapter. She is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO). Her professional interests include care of the patient with Gastrointestinal Cancers (GI cancers), Palliative Care, late effects of treatment, and Survivorship issues.

Heather Bennett, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

Heather Bennett joined Trihealth Cancer Institute in 2017. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master of Science in nursing degree in 2015. Heather also holds dual undergraduate degrees in nursing and pharmaceutical sciences. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.

Heather’s special interests include management of chemotherapy-induced side effects and lung cancer treatment.

Jennifer Clayton, MSN, ACNP

Jennifer Clayton joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2017. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing with a Master’s Degree in Nursing in 2009. She is certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Jennifer is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as a Nurse Practitioner. Her professional experience includes solid tumor, hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Lung Cancer Screening.

Kelly Corcoran, MMS, PA-C

Kelly Corcoran joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a physician assistant in 2018. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2012. Before pursuing her interest in Hematology/Oncology, Kelly worked as an adult hospitalist in Annapolis, Maryland, and has over five years’ experience. She relocated back to Cincinnati, Ohio in 2018 to be near family.

Kelly is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio to practice and prescribe as a physician assistant. She is NCCPA certified. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Kelly’s professional interests include being a fundamental member of a multidisciplinary team in offering a comprehensive approach to the treatment and care, ensuring evidence-based, safe and cost-effective use of cancer treatments while preserving the quality of life of patients through their cancer journey.

Melissa Dove MSBS, PA-C

Melissa Dove joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a Physician Assistant in 2009. She graduated from Medical College of Toledo with a master’s degree in Biomedical Science with concentration in Physician Assistant Studies in 2003.

Melissa is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice and prescribe as a Physician Assistant. She is also NCCPA certified and a member of the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology and American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Melissa’s professional interests include breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, Lymphoma, benign hematology. Additional interest includes management of chemotherapy, wellness and cancer survivorship.

Sapna Fitch, PA-C

Sapna Fitch joined the Trihealth Cancer Institute as a physician assistant in 2016. She graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine with a Master’s Degree in physician assistant studies in 2014. She has been practicing in hematology oncology since then.

Sapna’s professional interests include gastrointestinal, hematological and genitourinary malignancies.

Kelley Goins, NP-C

Kelley Goins joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as an advanced practice registered nurse in 2015. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2014. She is an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Kelley is licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as an advanced practice registered nurse. Kelley's professional interests include medical oncology in the adult population.

AJ Lockwood, AGACNP

AJ Lockwood joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2020. He graduated from Walden University with a Master of Science in Nursing and Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

AJ is certified as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and provides care for patients at Good Samaritan Hospital with a focus on comprehensive care for cancer patients, solid tumors and benign hematology disorders. .

Ha Pham, APRN-CNP

Ha Pham is an acute care nurse practitioner who collaborates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to treat patients with blood cancers. Her overall goal is to improve patient’s outcome, and she strives to empower patients by providing them information about their illness so they can truly participate in their own healthcare.

Ha’s specialty is Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and her Clinical Experience is in Blood Cancers.

Kathi Reynolds, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, AOCNS

Kathi Reynolds joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2012 as a Board Certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist. She received her undergrad and post graduate degrees from the University of Cincinnati and her Nursing Diploma from The Christ Hospital School of Nursing.

She is a member of our local Oncology Nursing Society and has earned her certification as an Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS). She is also a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology.

Her professional interests include care of the Breast Cancer patient from diagnosis through Survivorship.

Heather Sims, RN, MSN, AGACNP

Heather Sims is a nurse practitioner with the TriHealth Cancer Institute, who received her BS in nursing from The Christ College of Nursing and Health Science and her MS in nursing from the University of Cincinnati School of Nursing. She is board certified as a nurse practitioner in adult gerontology acute care.

Heather's practice focus includes comprehensive care for patients with a cancer diagnosis, education about cancer prevention and treatment and support for patient families.

Breast Surgical Oncology
Anne Kuritzky MD Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncologist Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer surgery; high-risk and hereditary breast cancer management and screening; nipple sparing mastectomy; breast conservation treatment Practice Locations: Bethesda Butler Hospital \| 3035 Hamilton-Mason Road \| Suite 204 \| Hamilton, OH 45011 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Rd. \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Kathleen Raque MD Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncologist Interests/Expertise: Breast Surgery Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Rd. \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Barbara Wexelman MD Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncologist Interests/Expertise: Nipple-sparing mastectomy; Breast cancer in young women; Breast cancer in minority patient population Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Nicole Engelbert, ACNP Nicole Engelbert joined the TriHealth Breast Surgery Practice in 2018. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Master’s of Science in Nursing in 2011. She is board certified as an acute care nurse practitioner. Nicole’s professional interests include breast cancer survivorship as well as high risk and hereditary breast cancer.

Breast Surgical Oncology

Anne Kuritzky MD

Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncologist
Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer surgery; high-risk and hereditary breast cancer management and screening; nipple sparing mastectomy; breast conservation treatment

Kathleen Raque MD

Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncologist
Interests/Expertise: Breast Surgery

Barbara Wexelman MD

Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncologist
Interests/Expertise: Nipple-sparing mastectomy; Breast cancer in young women; Breast cancer in minority patient population

Nicole Engelbert, ACNP

Nicole Engelbert joined the TriHealth Breast Surgery Practice in 2018. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Master’s of Science in Nursing in 2011. She is board certified as an acute care nurse practitioner.

Nicole’s professional interests include breast cancer survivorship as well as high risk and hereditary breast cancer.

Radiation Oncology
Corey Hobbs MD Specialty: Radiation Oncology Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Ave \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236
Tasneem Kaleem MD Specialty: Radiation Oncology Practice Locations: Bethesda Butler Hospital \| 3035 Hamilton-Mason Road \| Suite 204 \| Hamilton, OH 45011 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Suite 14 \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Anton Khouri MD Specialty: Radiation Oncology Interests/Expertise: Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220
Bryan Rabatic, MD, PhD Specialty: Radiation Oncology Interests/Expertise: Radiation oncology, head and neck cancer, Gastrointestinal malignancies, Genitourinary cancer, Gynecologic malignancies, Prostate cancer, nanotechnology cancer therapy Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236
Michael Shehata MD Specialty: Radiation Oncology and Radiosurgery Interests/Expertise: Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Bethesda Butler Hospital \| 3035 Hamilton-Mason Road \| Suite 204 \| Hamilton, OH 45011 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236

Radiation Oncology

Corey Hobbs MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Tasneem Kaleem MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Anton Khouri MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Interests/Expertise:

Bryan Rabatic, MD, PhD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Radiation oncology, head and neck cancer, Gastrointestinal malignancies, Genitourinary cancer, Gynecologic malignancies, Prostate cancer, nanotechnology cancer therapy

Michael Shehata MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology and Radiosurgery
Interests/Expertise:

Surgical Oncology
Erik M. Dunki-Jacobs MD Specialty: Surgical Oncology Interests/Expertise:Breast cancer; Melanoma; Sarcoma; Esophageal cancer; Stomach cancer; Liver cancer; Pancreas cancer; Bile duct cancer Practice Locations: Anderson \| 7777 Beechmont Ave. \| Cincinnati, OH 45255 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236
Thomas Maynard MD Specialty: General Surgery Interests/Expertise:; General Surgery/Vascular Surgery with emphasis on Surgical Oncology of Pancreatic, Biliary and GI Malignancies Practice Locations: Anderson \| 7777 Beechmont Ave. \| Cincinnati, OH 45255 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Natalia Paez Arango, MD Specialty: Surgical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Pancreatic cancer; Liver cancer; Gallbladder and stomach cancers; Melanoma and sarcoma surgery Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220 Good Samaritan Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45247
Rebecca Mourne, AG-ACNP, BC Rebecca Mourne joined TriHealth as a nurse practitioner in July of 2018. She graduated from Georgetown University with a Master’s degree in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care in 2018. Prior to joining TriHealth, Rebecca was a Masters-prepared critical care RN for over 7 years, earning her degree from Mount Saint Joseph University in 2011. Rebecca is licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner. She is also a member of the American Academy of Critical-Care Nurses, the American Nurses Association, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing. Rebecca’s professional interests include preoperative maximization of health status, management of postoperative drains and lines, and wound care.

Surgical Oncology

Erik M. Dunki-Jacobs MD

Specialty: Surgical Oncology
Interests/Expertise:Breast cancer; Melanoma; Sarcoma; Esophageal cancer; Stomach cancer; Liver cancer; Pancreas cancer; Bile duct cancer

Thomas Maynard MD

Specialty: General Surgery
Interests/Expertise:; General Surgery/Vascular Surgery with emphasis on Surgical Oncology of Pancreatic, Biliary and GI Malignancies

Practice Locations:
Anderson | 7777 Beechmont Ave. | Cincinnati, OH 45255
Bethesda North - Thomas Center | 10506A Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45242

Natalia Paez Arango, MD

Specialty: Surgical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Pancreatic cancer; Liver cancer; Gallbladder and stomach cancers; Melanoma and sarcoma surgery

Rebecca Mourne, AG-ACNP, BC

Rebecca Mourne joined TriHealth as a nurse practitioner in July of 2018. She graduated from Georgetown University with a Master’s degree in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care in 2018. Prior to joining TriHealth, Rebecca was a Masters-prepared critical care RN for over 7 years, earning her degree from Mount Saint Joseph University in 2011.

Rebecca is licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner. She is also a member of the American Academy of Critical-Care Nurses, the American Nurses Association, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing. Rebecca’s professional interests include preoperative maximization of health status, management of postoperative drains and lines, and wound care.

Neuro-Oncology
Richard Curry MD Specialty: Neurology Interests/Expertise: Glioma (Oligodendroglioma, Grade I/II/III astrocytoma, Ependymoma, Glioblastoma), Meningioma, Primary Central Nervous System, Lymphoma, Brain Metastases, Neuropathy, Seizures, Stroke/TIA. Headaches in cancer patients, Ataxia, Memory Loss Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road, Suite G106 \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Good Samaritan Hospital Radiation - Oncology \| 375 Dixmyth Ave, 4th floor \| Cincinnati, OH 45220 Group Health - Western Ridge \| 6949 Good Samaritan Drive \| Suite 200 \| Green Township, OH 45247
Stephanie Green, CNP Stephanie Green is a certified Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC. She obtained her master’s in nursing degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. Stephanie joined Trihealth as a neurology nurse practitioner in 2016. She had previously worked at Trihealth as a registered nurse in the Neuro ICU and step down unit for 5 years. Stephanie’s professional interests include the care and management of patients suffering from brain tumors, strokes and seizures.

Neuro-Oncology

Richard Curry MD

Specialty: Neurology
Interests/Expertise: Glioma (Oligodendroglioma, Grade I/II/III astrocytoma, Ependymoma, Glioblastoma), Meningioma, Primary Central Nervous System, Lymphoma, Brain Metastases, Neuropathy, Seizures, Stroke/TIA. Headaches in cancer patients, Ataxia, Memory Loss

Stephanie Green, CNP

Stephanie Green is a certified Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC. She obtained her master’s in nursing degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. Stephanie joined Trihealth as a neurology nurse practitioner in 2016. She had previously worked at Trihealth as a registered nurse in the Neuro ICU and step down unit for 5 years. Stephanie’s professional interests include the care and management of patients suffering from brain tumors, strokes and seizures.

Gynecological Oncology
Jack Basil MD, FACOG, FACS Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology Interests/Expertise: Gynecologic oncology; Robotic-assisted surgery; Complex gynecologic surgery; Cancer prevention and hereditary ovarian and breast cancers Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Clifton \| 3219 Clifton Ave. \| Suite 100 \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kentucky \| 1 Medical Village Dr. \| Edgewood, KY 41017
Robert Neff MD Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology Interests/Expertise: Practice Locations: Clifton \| 3219 Clifton Ave. \| Suite 100 \| Clifton, OH 45220
James Pavelka MD Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology Interests/Expertise: Minimally invasive surgical techniques; The effects of obesity on gynecologic cancers and their treatment; Robotic surgery; Cancer genetics Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Clifton \| 3219 Clifton Ave. \| Suite 100 \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kentucky \| 1 Medical Village Dr. \| Edgewood, KY 41017
Kevin M. Schuler MD Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology Interests/Expertise: Radical pelvic surgery; Uterine, ovarian and cervical cancer; Robotic-assisted surgery Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Clifton \| 3219 Clifton Ave. \| Suite 100 \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kentucky \| 1 Medical Village Dr. \| Edgewood, KY 41017
Elizabeth Gaitley, PA-C Elizabeth Gaitley joined Tristate Gynecologic Oncology as a physician assistant in 2010. She graduated from Kettering College of Medical Arts with a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2009. Elizabeth is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice and prescribe as a physician assistant. She is also NCCPA certified and is a member of both the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology. Elizabeth’s professional interests include post-treatment survivorship issues and sexual dysfunction in women treated for gynecologic malignancies. Elizabeth is a member of the Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health in Cancer.

Gynecological Oncology

Jack Basil MD, FACOG, FACS

Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Gynecologic oncology; Robotic-assisted surgery; Complex gynecologic surgery; Cancer prevention and hereditary ovarian and breast cancers

Robert Neff MD

Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Interests/Expertise:

Practice Locations:
Clifton | 3219 Clifton Ave. | Suite 100 | Clifton, OH 45220

James Pavelka MD

Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Minimally invasive surgical techniques; The effects of obesity on gynecologic cancers and their treatment; Robotic surgery; Cancer genetics

Kevin M. Schuler MD

Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Radical pelvic surgery; Uterine, ovarian and cervical cancer; Robotic-assisted surgery

Elizabeth Gaitley, PA-C

Elizabeth Gaitley joined Tristate Gynecologic Oncology as a physician assistant in 2010. She graduated from Kettering College of Medical Arts with a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2009.

Elizabeth is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice and prescribe as a physician assistant. She is also NCCPA certified and is a member of both the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology. Elizabeth’s professional interests include post-treatment survivorship issues and sexual dysfunction in women treated for gynecologic malignancies.

Elizabeth is a member of the Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health in Cancer.

Genetic Counselors
Elise Bendik, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor Elise Bendik joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2018 as a Board Certified and Licensed Genetic Counselor. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2010 with a Master of Science in Medical Genetics. She also has a Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences with concentration in Biotechnology from the University of Illinois. Elise is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board, the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, and the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to practice as a Genetic Counselor. She is also Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Elise has spent the majority of her career specializing in oncology genetic counseling and has experience working in industry, research, and clinic settings. Her professional interests include reducing barriers to genetic testing and implementing alternative service delivery models, including telehealth and point of care testing.
Courtney Rice, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor Courtney Rice joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a clinical genetic counselor in 2011. She serves the TriHealth team as the supervisor of the genetic counseling department. Mrs. Rice is a 2008 graduate of the University of Cincinnati Genetic Counseling Program earning a Master degree in Medical Genetics. Mrs. Rice is Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a genetic counselor. Mrs. Rice’s professional interests include hereditary cancer syndromes, pharmacogenomic testing, providing education about genetic medicine to medical providers and the general public, and developing and implementing genomic medicine tools into care delivery.
Karen Huelsman, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor Karen Huelsman joined TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2012 as a board-certified and licensed Genetic Counselor. Prior to that, she worked with patients at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for ten years, founding the Hereditary Cancer Program. She worked with some of the first patients in the region undergoing cancer predisposition testing and has almost 20 years of clinical experience in Oncology Genetics. She earned a Master Degree of Science in Medical Genetics at University of Cincinnati and her undergraduate degree was in Genetic Bio-Engineering at Purdue University. She has continued her education with a certificate coursework in Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Oncology. Karen is specialized in Precision Medicine Oncology, coordinating TriHealth's Molecular Tumor Board, overseeing tumor profiling, acting as a connector between new labs and technology with the Medical Oncology team, and overseeing TriHealth's Genomic Workgroup. She is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, including Somatic Testing subcommittee. Karen is also a member of the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Colorectal Cancer (CGA). She has been recognized as PanCAN Patient Champion, Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award by Association of Genetic Counseling, Luminaries Innovator Award for work in Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer, Check Your Genes, and Difference Maker Award from Cincinnati Museum Center.
Leah Lindak, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor Leah Lindak joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2021 as a Board Certified and Licensed Genetic Counselor. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and Licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board. She graduated in 2020 from the Ohio State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program with a Master of Science. Leah’s career started in pediatrics where she specialized in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant. Her specialty has shifted to adult oncology since becoming a TriHealth team member. She is currently focused on providing clinical genetic counseling to patients and she hopes to extend into education and student supervision in the future. Her professional interests include increasing genetic counseling awareness to diverse populations and developing patient resources that ensure genetic information is easy to understand and readily available.
Karen Wernke, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor Karen Wernke joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a genetic counselor in 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics from the Ohio State University. In 2018, Karen graduated from Emory University School of Medicine with a Master of Medical Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling. Karen is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She is also licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a genetic counselor. Her professional interests include identification of hereditary breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, and hematologic cancers.

Genetic Counselors

Elise Bendik, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor

Elise Bendik joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2018 as a Board Certified and Licensed Genetic Counselor. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2010 with a Master of Science in Medical Genetics. She also has a Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences with concentration in Biotechnology from the University of Illinois. Elise is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board, the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, and the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to practice as a Genetic Counselor. She is also Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

Elise has spent the majority of her career specializing in oncology genetic counseling and has experience working in industry, research, and clinic settings. Her professional interests include reducing barriers to genetic testing and implementing alternative service delivery models, including telehealth and point of care testing.

Courtney Rice, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor

Courtney Rice joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a clinical genetic counselor in 2011. She serves the TriHealth team as the supervisor of the genetic counseling department. Mrs. Rice is a 2008 graduate of the University of Cincinnati Genetic Counseling Program earning a Master degree in Medical Genetics.

Mrs. Rice is Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a genetic counselor.

Mrs. Rice’s professional interests include hereditary cancer syndromes, pharmacogenomic testing, providing education about genetic medicine to medical providers and the general public, and developing and implementing genomic medicine tools into care delivery.

Karen Huelsman, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor

Karen Huelsman joined TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2012 as a board-certified and licensed Genetic Counselor. Prior to that, she worked with patients at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for ten years, founding the Hereditary Cancer Program. She worked with some of the first patients in the region undergoing cancer predisposition testing and has almost 20 years of clinical experience in Oncology Genetics.

She earned a Master Degree of Science in Medical Genetics at University of Cincinnati and her undergraduate degree was in Genetic Bio-Engineering at Purdue University. She has continued her education with a certificate coursework in Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Oncology.

Karen is specialized in Precision Medicine Oncology, coordinating TriHealth's Molecular Tumor Board, overseeing tumor profiling, acting as a connector between new labs and technology with the Medical Oncology team, and overseeing TriHealth's Genomic Workgroup. She is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, including Somatic Testing subcommittee. Karen is also a member of the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Colorectal Cancer (CGA). She has been recognized as PanCAN Patient Champion, Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award by Association of Genetic Counseling, Luminaries Innovator Award for work in Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer, Check Your Genes, and Difference Maker Award from Cincinnati Museum Center.

Leah Lindak, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor

Leah Lindak joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2021 as a Board Certified and Licensed Genetic Counselor. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and Licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board. She graduated in 2020 from the Ohio State University Genetic Counseling Graduate Program with a Master of Science.

Leah’s career started in pediatrics where she specialized in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant. Her specialty has shifted to adult oncology since becoming a TriHealth team member. She is currently focused on providing clinical genetic counseling to patients and she hopes to extend into education and student supervision in the future. Her professional interests include increasing genetic counseling awareness to diverse populations and developing patient resources that ensure genetic information is easy to understand and readily available.

Karen Wernke, MS, Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor

Karen Wernke joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a genetic counselor in 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics from the Ohio State University. In 2018, Karen graduated from Emory University School of Medicine with a Master of Medical Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling.

Karen is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. She is also licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board to practice as a genetic counselor.

Her professional interests include identification of hereditary breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, and hematologic cancers.

Dieticians
Blake Dwyer MS, RD, LD Blake Dwyer is a Clinical Dietitian with the TriHealth Cancer Institute. Blake has been working in the nutrition and dietetics field for close to 10 years. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the State University College of New York at Oneonta. He completed his internship at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. The majority of his experience has come from working in surgical and medical ICU, but he has enjoyed the transition to outpatient care where he can continuously follow up with patients to ensure that their nutritional needs are being met.
Angela Funk, MHA, RDN, LDN Angela is from Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduated from The University of Dayton with a Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics. Completed her Dietetic Internship and graduated with a Masters of Healthcare Administration at Samford University. Angela has a passion to educate proper nutrition in order to prevent disease and live a healthy lifestyle. She has a food blog on Instagram called @fueledwithang, where she shares healthy recipe ideas, tips, and tricks to living a balanced and nutritious lifestyle. Angela likes to focus on teaching people how they can eat healthy, engage in exercise, and enjoy their life. She also teaches those who already may have a pertinent disease, how to manage those symptoms and improve the outcome of their disease by engaging in healthy lifestyle changes. Angela's focus areas: oncology, diabetes education, weight management.
Nicola Rebello-Johnson MEd, RDN, LDN A native of Mumbai India, Nicola has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and has worked in the field of nutrition for 30 plus years providing medical nutrition therapy for clients in Oncology, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, group homes and in private homes. Nicola shares her passion for health and wellness conducting nutrition seminars and cooking demonstrations for local YMCAs, she has helped train future dietitians working as an internship preceptor and through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she educated student athletes about the importance of good nutrition for improving performance and for lifelong health. An athlete herself, Nicola has competed 5 full and 18 half marathons. Nicola graduated with an Associate Degree in Hotel Management from Sophia College -Mumbai, Bachelor’s of science in nutrition from the College of Mount Saint Joseph. Nicola completed a Fellowship with the Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders and earned her Master’s degree in nutrition education from the University of Cincinnati.
Lori Purtell RDN, LD Lori Purtell has been a registered and licensed dietitian for almost 30 years. She has worked as both an inpatient and outpatient dietitian in the areas of diabetes, dialysis, cardiology, oncology, short term skilled care and intensive care. A native of Shrewsbury Massachusetts, Lori graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. She completed her internship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Nancy Schmidt MEd, RDN, LD Nancy Schmidt is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and has worked in the field of nutrition for 30 plus years in a variety of nutrition settings including oncology nutrition, outpatient nutrition counseling, inpatient clinical nutrition, wellness, community nutrition and management. Nancy also teaches nutrition courses at Miami University in Oxford and has helped train future dietitians working as an internship preceptor while working as a clinical dietitian. Nancy’s goals are to help improve the health of each patient she sees by providing guidance and support to optimize nutrition health and wellness. She believes in providing individualized care, helping patients recognize the benefits of change and working closely with the healthcare team so patients have the best possible outcome. Nancy received her MEd in Nutrition from the University of Cincinnati and completed her dietetic internship at Hurley Medical Center in Flint Michigan.

Dieticians

Blake Dwyer MS, RD, LD

Blake Dwyer is a Clinical Dietitian with the TriHealth Cancer Institute. Blake has been working in the nutrition and dietetics field for close to 10 years. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the State University College of New York at Oneonta. He completed his internship at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. The majority of his experience has come from working in surgical and medical ICU, but he has enjoyed the transition to outpatient care where he can continuously follow up with patients to ensure that their nutritional needs are being met.

Angela Funk, MHA, RDN, LDN

Angela is from Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduated from The University of Dayton with a Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics. Completed her Dietetic Internship and graduated with a Masters of Healthcare Administration at Samford University.

Angela has a passion to educate proper nutrition in order to prevent disease and live a healthy lifestyle. She has a food blog on Instagram called @fueledwithang, where she shares healthy recipe ideas, tips, and tricks to living a balanced and nutritious lifestyle. Angela likes to focus on teaching people how they can eat healthy, engage in exercise, and enjoy their life. She also teaches those who already may have a pertinent disease, how to manage those symptoms and improve the outcome of their disease by engaging in healthy lifestyle changes. Angela's focus areas: oncology, diabetes education, weight management.

Nicola Rebello-Johnson MEd, RDN, LDN

A native of Mumbai India, Nicola has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and has worked in the field of nutrition for 30 plus years providing medical nutrition therapy for clients in Oncology, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, group homes and in private homes.

Nicola shares her passion for health and wellness conducting nutrition seminars and cooking demonstrations for local YMCAs, she has helped train future dietitians working as an internship preceptor and through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she educated student athletes about the importance of good nutrition for improving performance and for lifelong health. An athlete herself, Nicola has competed 5 full and 18 half marathons.

Nicola graduated with an Associate Degree in Hotel Management from Sophia College -Mumbai, Bachelor’s of science in nutrition from the College of Mount Saint Joseph. Nicola completed a Fellowship with the Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders and earned her Master’s degree in nutrition education from the University of Cincinnati.

Lori Purtell RDN, LD

Lori Purtell has been a registered and licensed dietitian for almost 30 years. She has worked as both an inpatient and outpatient dietitian in the areas of diabetes, dialysis, cardiology, oncology, short term skilled care and intensive care. A native of Shrewsbury Massachusetts, Lori graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. She completed her internship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Nancy Schmidt MEd, RDN, LD

Nancy Schmidt is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and has worked in the field of nutrition for 30 plus years in a variety of nutrition settings including oncology nutrition, outpatient nutrition counseling, inpatient clinical nutrition, wellness, community nutrition and management. Nancy also teaches nutrition courses at Miami University in Oxford and has helped train future dietitians working as an internship preceptor while working as a clinical dietitian.

Nancy’s goals are to help improve the health of each patient she sees by providing guidance and support to optimize nutrition health and wellness. She believes in providing individualized care, helping patients recognize the benefits of change and working closely with the healthcare team so patients have the best possible outcome.

Nancy received her MEd in Nutrition from the University of Cincinnati and completed her dietetic internship at Hurley Medical Center in Flint Michigan.

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