Intestinal Diverticulitis near Oakwood, OH

Biography: Alexandra Blood, DO, is a dedicated family physician committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to families in Centerville and the surrounding communities. A graduate of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed the Grant Family Medicine Residency at OhioHealth in Columbus, OH. She is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is also a member of the American Board of Family Medicine. Her clinical interests encompass a wide range of family medicine services, including preventative care, contraception, management of chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, and addressing mental health concerns. In-office procedures such as mole removal, cryotherapy, and IUD placement are also offered, ensuring convenient and accessible care. Dr. Blood's philosophy centers on treating every patient with the same care and respect she would extend to her own family. She values open communication and collaborative decision-making, empowering patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey. The diverse nature of family medicine, allowing her to care for patients of all ages and provide a variety of in-office procedures, is what drew her to the specialty. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Blood enjoys spending time with her family, including two daughters, travel, cooking, and exercising.

Biography: Duane Dickens, MD is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Howard University. He completed his residency in family medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Dickens is certified in family practice by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has a special interest in hypertension, diabetes, pediatrics, and men's health. Dr. Dickens has been with Trotwood Physician Center since 1996.

Biography: Aisha Gargom, MD is a primary care physician in Beavercreek, OH. She is a graduate of AI-Arab Medical University in Benghazi, Libya. She went on to complete her family medicine residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI. Dr. Gargom is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association. Dr. Gargom is a family medicine doctor and welcomes patients of all ages.