Radiculopathy near Coldwater, OH

Biography: Joseph P. Allen, MD, FAAFP is board-certified in family medicine and is a graduate of Wright State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency through the Dayton Community Family Practice Residency Program at Good Samaritan Hospital (closed in 2018). Dr. Allen's special interests include pediatric health, sports medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Allen is also the Premier Physician Network Regional Medical Director. He lives in Dayton with his wife and two children. Dr. Allen is a Credentialed ImPACT® Consultant trained in treating concussions as well as administering and interpreting the ImPACT® test.

Biography: Kayla Bostwick, CNP is a primary care provider in Vandalia, Ohio. She received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Cedarville University School of Nursing where she also earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Kayla is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has been a registered nurse since 2017. She brings four years of emergency and trauma nursing care to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

Biography: Christopher Lauricella, DO is a graduate of Florida State University and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Practice at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton. Dr. Lauricella is certified in Family Practice by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Dr. Lauricella has a special interest in cardiology and sports medicine. He has been with Premier Physician Network since November 2006.

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: Kimberly F. Bethel, MD is a graduate of Howard University and Wright State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Dr. Bethel is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has a special interest in hypertension, diabetes, and women's health. Dr. Bethel has been with Trotwood Physician Center since 1990.

Biography: Angela Long-Prentice, MD is a graduate of the University of Dayton and Wright State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Good Samaritan Hospital (closed in 2018) in Dayton. Dr. Long-Prentice is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Long-Prentice has a special interest in women's health and has been with Premier Physician Network since 1994.

Biography: Tracy J. Eicher, MD, MSCS graduated form the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Eicher completed a neurology residency at USAF-Wilford Hall Medical Center in 2005. Dr. Eicher's specialty areas include multiple sclerosis, general neurology, Botox injections and occipital nerve blocks. Dr. Eicher is board certified in neurology. She is also a MS certified specialists by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.

Biography: Christopher Pope, MD is a graduate of Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH. He completed his residency in family medicine at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Monroe, MI. Dr. Pope is board certified in family medicine.

Biography: Robert B. Harrington, MD is a graduate of the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Dr. Harrington is the team physician for Wayne High School. He has been in private practice in Dayton since 1999, and joined Premier Physician Network in January 2010. Dr. Harrington is a Credentialed ImPACT® Consultant trained in treating concussions as well as administering and interpreting the ImPACT® test.

Biography: Samantha M. Loel, APRN-FNP earned her Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Wright State University. She is a member of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Biography: Mazin A. Alhaj, MD is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. He completed hisfamily medicine residency at Summa Health System Akron City Hospital in Akron, OH where he also completed a hospice and palliative medicine fellowship. Dr. Alhaj earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from The Ohio State University. Dr. Alhaj is board certified in family medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Biography: Becky Blackton, RN, MS, CPNP, joined Premier Physician Network, The Pediatric Group in 2002. She earned her bachelors degree in nursing from The University of Kentucky. Becky also earned a Master of Science at Wright State University then furthered her education receiving a master's certificate as a pediatric nurse practitioner at University of Cincinnati. Her specialty is pediatric medicine. Blackton has 10 years of experience and is a board certified nurse practitioner.

Biography: Julie Larson, MD is a graduate of Carroll College and the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Utah at Salt Lake City. Dr. Larson is certified in family practice and geriatrics by the American Board of Family Physicians. She has a special interest in women's health and geriatrics. Dr. Larson has been with Premier Health Family Care -North since 2002.