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
Orthopedic Oncology

Medical Oncology
Faisal Adhami MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Anemia; Bladder cancer; Blood cancer and disorders; Breast cancer; Colon cancer; Head and neck cancer; Kidney cancer; Lung cancer; Pancreatic cancer; Prostate cancer; Testicular cancer 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: Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Head and neck cancer; gastrointestinal malignancies; lung cancer; sarcoma; benign hematology Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mark Andolina MD Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology 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
Thomas Coyle MD Specialty: Hematology – Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Hemophilia; Venous thromboembolism; Primary brain tumors; Acute Leukemia; Lymphoma; Myeloma; Other 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
Edward Crane MD Specialty: Medical Oncology/Hematology Interests/Expertise:Breast cancer; genitourinary cancer; gastrointestinal cancers; palliative care Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Cincinnati, OH 45236 McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital \| 110 N Poplar Street \| Oxford, OH 45242
David Draper MD Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology Interests/Expertise:Gastrointestinal cancers; Lungs Practice Locations: Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Drive \| Suite A \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 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, Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer care; Gastrointestinal cancers; Lung cancer; Lymphoma; Melanoma; Myeloma Practice Locations: Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Drive \| Suite A \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220
Ben Kuritzky MD Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology Interests/Expertise:Benign hematology; breast cancer; genitourinary cancers; multiple myeloma; leukemias; lymphomas Practice Locations: Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236
James Maher MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Interests/Expertise: Malignancies of the genitourinary system; Melanoma skin cancer; Breast and colon cancers Practice Locations: Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Drive \| Suite A \| Cincinnati, OH 45247 Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220
Gina Marie Matacia MD Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology 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: Medical Oncology – Hematology 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
Andrew Parchman MD Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology Interests/Expertise: Lung cancer; Gastrointestinal cancers; Prostate cancer; Breast cancer; Lymphoma; Benign hematology Practice Locations: Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Drive \| Suite A \| 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: Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45247
Kirubel Tefera MD Specialty: Medical Oncology - Hematology Interests/Expertise: Gastrointestinal cancer (e.g., colon, pancreas); male genitourinary cancer (e.g. prostate, kidney); multiple myeloma, benign hematology Practice Locations: Westside - Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Drive \| Suite A \| 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.
Regina Park, AG-ANCP, BC Regina Park joined TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2018 from Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and she also received her Master’s degree in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care. She has a background in Hematology-Oncology as well as Lung Transplant.
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.
Kaitlin Pielage, MSN, CNP Kaitlin Pielage joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a nurse practitioner in August of 2017. She graduated from Walden University with her Masters’ of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Family practice in 2017. Kaitlin is licensed by the Ohio State Nursing Board to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner. Her professional interests include the treatment and management of breast cancer issues from initial diagnosis through post-treatment survivorship. Additionally, she works with patients who have gastrointestinal cancers, lymphoma, melanoma, and myeloma. Kaitlin enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, and reading.
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.
Kimberlee Slusher, MSN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC Kimberlee Slusher joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a nurse practitioner in 2015, She graduated from The University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, with a master’s degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner studies in 2009 and then returned to complete her Post Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner studies in 2018. Kimberlee is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner. She is certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center in advanced nursing in both acute care and family practice. She is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society and the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology. Her personal interests include the physical and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment for patients, as well as the implementation of palliative care/symptom management into patient care.
Tiffany Sparhawk, MSN, RN, FNP-C Tiffany Sparhawk joined the Trihealth Cancer Institute as a nurse practitioner in 2017. She completed her Masters of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Walden University, with honors, and is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Tiffany brings over 13 years of experience in oncology care with Trihealth. Her professional interests include palliative and hospice care; pain and symptom management; and end of life care. She is certified by the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC). Her goal is to walk each patient through the various stages of cancer from diagnosis to survivorship. Tiffany practices by treating her patients as a whole, not a diagnosis.
Gretchen Todd, MSN, OCN, NP-C Gretchen Todd joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2010 after completing her MSN and NP degree from University of Cincinnati. Gretchen has worked in Oncology for the last 20 years since graduating from OSU with her BSN. Gretchen is an Oncology Certified Nurse and recently became certified in Palliative Care. Gretchen enjoys treating the whole family and is especially passionate about supportive care.

Medical Oncology

Faisal Adhami MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Anemia; Bladder cancer; Blood cancer and disorders; Breast cancer; Colon cancer; Head and neck cancer; Kidney cancer; Lung cancer; Pancreatic cancer; Prostate cancer; Testicular cancer

Samer Alsidawi MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Head and neck cancer; gastrointestinal malignancies; lung cancer; sarcoma; benign hematology

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

Mark Andolina MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology
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

Thomas Coyle MD

Specialty: Hematology – Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Hemophilia; Venous thromboembolism; Primary brain tumors; Acute Leukemia; Lymphoma; Myeloma; Other bleeding disorders

Edward Crane MD

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

Practice Locations:

David Draper MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology
Interests/Expertise:Gastrointestinal cancers; Lungs

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, Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Breast cancer care; Gastrointestinal cancers; Lung cancer; Lymphoma; Melanoma; Myeloma

Ben Kuritzky MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology
Interests/Expertise:Benign hematology; breast cancer; genitourinary cancers; multiple myeloma; leukemias; lymphomas

James Maher MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology
Interests/Expertise: Malignancies of the genitourinary system; Melanoma skin cancer; Breast and colon cancers

Gina Marie Matacia MD

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

Andrew Parchman MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology – Hematology
Interests/Expertise: Lung 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:
Cheviot | 5520 Cheviot Road | Cincinnati, OH 45247

Kirubel Tefera MD

Specialty: Medical Oncology - Hematology
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.

Regina Park, AG-ANCP, BC

Regina Park joined TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2018 from Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and she also received her Master’s degree in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care. She has a background in Hematology-Oncology as well as Lung Transplant.

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.

Kaitlin Pielage, MSN, CNP

Kaitlin Pielage joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a nurse practitioner in August of 2017. She graduated from Walden University with her Masters’ of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Family practice in 2017.

Kaitlin is licensed by the Ohio State Nursing Board to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner. Her professional interests include the treatment and management of breast cancer issues from initial diagnosis through post-treatment survivorship. Additionally, she works with patients who have gastrointestinal cancers, lymphoma, melanoma, and myeloma.

Kaitlin enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, and reading.

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.

Kimberlee Slusher, MSN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Kimberlee Slusher joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute as a nurse practitioner in 2015, She graduated from The University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, with a master’s degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner studies in 2009 and then returned to complete her Post Masters in Family Nurse Practitioner studies in 2018.

Kimberlee is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Nursing to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner. She is certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center in advanced nursing in both acute care and family practice. She is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society and the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology. Her personal interests include the physical and emotional effects of cancer and its treatment for patients, as well as the implementation of palliative care/symptom management into patient care.

Tiffany Sparhawk, MSN, RN, FNP-C

Tiffany Sparhawk joined the Trihealth Cancer Institute as a nurse practitioner in 2017. She completed her Masters of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Walden University, with honors, and is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Tiffany brings over 13 years of experience in oncology care with Trihealth. Her professional interests include palliative and hospice care; pain and symptom management; and end of life care. She is certified by the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC). Her goal is to walk each patient through the various stages of cancer from diagnosis to survivorship. Tiffany practices by treating her patients as a whole, not a diagnosis.

Gretchen Todd, MSN, OCN, NP-C

Gretchen Todd joined the TriHealth Cancer Institute in 2010 after completing her MSN and NP degree from University of Cincinnati. Gretchen has worked in Oncology for the last 20 years since graduating from OSU with her BSN. Gretchen is an Oncology Certified Nurse and recently became certified in Palliative Care.

Gretchen enjoys treating the whole family and is especially passionate about supportive care.

Breast Surgical Oncology
Anne Kuritzky MD Specialty: General Surgery 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: General Surgery 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: General Surgery 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 Mary Jo Cropper Family Center for Breast Care \| 10494 Montgomery Rd. \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Nicole Englebert, 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: General Surgery
Interests/Expertise:Breast cancer surgery; high-risk and hereditary breast cancer management and screening; nipple sparing mastectomy; breast conservation treatment

Kathleen Raque MD

Specialty: General Surgery
Interests/Expertise: Breast Surgery

Barbara Wexelman MD

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

Nicole Englebert, 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 James 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 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 Interests/Expertise: Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236

Radiation Oncology

Corey James Hobbs MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Tasneem Kaleem MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Practice Locations:
Bethesda North - Thomas Center | 10506A Montgomery Road | Suite 14 | Cincinnati, OH 45242

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
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
David Lee MD Specialty: Surgical Oncology Interests/Expertise:Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancers, Esophageal and Stomach Cancers, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer Practice Locations: Good Samaritan Hospital \| 375 Dixmyth Avenue \| 4th Floor \| Clifton, OH 45220 Kenwood \| 8240 Northcreek Drive \| Suite 1100 \| Cincinnati, OH 45236 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Rd. \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
Thomas Maynard MD Specialty: General Surgery Interests/Expertise:Biliary, Pancreatic and Complex Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Practice Locations: Anderson \| 7777 Beechmont Ave. \| Cincinnati, OH 45255 Bethesda North - Thomas Center \| 10506A Montgomery Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45242
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

David Lee MD

Specialty: Surgical Oncology
Interests/Expertise:Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancers, Esophageal and Stomach Cancers, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer

Thomas Maynard MD

Specialty: General Surgery
Interests/Expertise:Biliary, Pancreatic and Complex Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

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

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 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

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.

Orthopedic Oncology
Joel I. Sorger MD Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Interests/Expertise: Orthopedic oncology; general orthopedics; total joint replacement surgery Practice Locations: Anderson \| 7575 Five Mile Road \| Cincinnati, OH 45230 Blue Ash \| 4701 Creek Road \| Suite A \| Cincinnati, OH 45242 Cheviot \| 5520 Cheviot Drive \| Suite A \| Cincinnati, OH 45247

Orthopedic Oncology

Joel I. Sorger MD

Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
Interests/Expertise: Orthopedic oncology; general orthopedics; total joint replacement surgery