Chronic Depression Dysthymia near Kettering, OH

Biography: Douglas Songer, MD earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his psychiatry residency at Wright State University (WSU) in 1996 and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His current focus is on depression and anxiety disorders, but he will accept patients with a variety of psychiatric disorders. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Dr. Songer currently serves as an associate professor of medicine at WSU and as an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University.

Biography: Warren Ljungren, MD is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton. He is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Ljungren has a special interest in sports medicine. Dr. Ljungren has been with Beavercreek Family Medicine since its foundation in 1987.

Biography: Angela Kohnen, MD is a graduate of the University of Dayton and the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at the University of Cincinnati/Franciscan Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Kohnen is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Kohnen has been with Beavercreek Family Physicians since 1997.

Biography: Elizabeth R. Swartzwelder-Cozad, MD graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Wright State University. Dr. Swartzwelder-Cozad is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association. She is board certified in family medicine.

Biography: Terez Metry, MD is a graduate of Zagazig University in Egypt. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine at St. Mary's in Rochester, New York and her residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Metry is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has special interest in Women's Health and Diabetes. Dr. Metry has been associated with Premier Physician Network since 1996.

Biography: Mick Denen, MD is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Wright State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at Wright State University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Denen is certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He has been with Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Centerville since 1991.

Biography: Anne Reitz, MD is a graduate of Miami University and the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She completed her residency in family practice at St. Francis Hospital of Evanston. Dr. Reitz is certified in family practice by the American Board of Family Medicine. She has been with Premier Physician Network since 2000.

Biography: Richard Surowiec, MD received his medical degree from Saint Louis University in 2006. Dr. Surowiec completed a combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency from Wright State University in 2010. Dr. Surowiec is board certified in internal medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Schulz is a family medicine physician who emphasizes high quality, patient-centered care. He treats patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors, and enjoys caring for multi-generational families. With a focus on compassionate care, Dr. Schulz treats a wide range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, high blood pressure, and more. He also sees patients for sudden onset (acute) conditions, such as colds, flu, earaches, and minor injurie

Biography: Julia A. Boyd, MD is a graduate of the University of Dayton and The Ohio State School of Medicine. She completed her residency in family practice at Good Samaritan Hospital (closed in 2018) in Dayton. Dr. Boyd is certified in family practice by the American Board of Family Physicians. She has been with South Town Family Practice and Premier Physician Network since October 2006.

Care Philosophy: I love helping patients set their goals and achieve them. I see our relationship as a partnership were we can work and make decisions together leading to improved health.

Biography: Anoopa Hodges, DO has shared her expertise in managing acute and chronic illness in the adult population, including geriatrics, since 2004. Dr. Hodges has focused on preventative care medicine in a personal and friendly atmosphere since 2009. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, she is able to perform manipulative treatment as well. As a Primary Care Physician, she oversees all aspects of a patient's care and refers to specialists when necessary. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Biography: Julie Myers, DO is a graduate of the University of Dayton and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in the Wright State University Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Program. Dr. Myers is certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. She has been with the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Centerville since 1993.

Biography: Ronald Pohlman, MD is a graduate of the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Practice at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton. He is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Physicians, and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Pohlman has been with Beavercreek Family Medicine since 2000.

Biography: Quratulain Aziz, MD of the Premier Physician Network is accepting new patients with some same day appointments available. Dr. Aziz is a provider at Premier Health Primary Care - Beavercreek. She is a Graduate of King Edward Medical University (Pakistan). She completed residency at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners (MI). Dr. Aziz is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Aziz's goal is to develop mutual respect and understanding with her patients, to give them individualized care with shared decision making. She provides care that encompasses prevention and disease management for the adult population. Her special interest is in chronic disease management. Services provided at Premier Health Primary Care - Beavercreek, but not limited to, include: Adult Preventative Care Chronic Disease Management Acute Illness Management Physical Examinations/Wellness Visits

Biography: Anjana H. Shah, MD is a graduate of Kasturba Medical College in India and completed her residency at State University of New York (SUNY). Dr. Shah is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has been with Premier Physician Network since 1993. Dr. Shah has special interest in diabetic patient management and patients with other chronic diseases.