Radiculopathy near Coldwater, OH

Biography: Desiree N. Vance, CNP received her Master of Science in Nursing from Ohio University in Athens, OH in 2016. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University in Dayton, OH in 2010. Desiree is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Desiree has been a registered nurse since 2010.

Biography: Trisha Strayer, CNP received her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2016. Trisha received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University in 2013 and her Associate of Science in Nursing in 2011. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Trisha has been a registered nurse since 2011. She brings her experience as a telemetry and mother baby care nurse to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

Biography: Robert Rodgers, CNP received his Master of Science from Chamberlain College of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner in 2018. Robert received his Bachelor of Science in nursing from Wright State University in 2013 and his Associate Degree in Surgical Technology from National College in 2011. Robert received his Bachelor of Science in Physiology of Exercise in 2003. He is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He has been a registered nurse since 2013. He brought 14 years' experience as a nurse to his career as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Biography: Elizabeth Baumann received her Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from Ohio University (OU) in Athens, OH in December 2018. She has worked in the Neurology field since graduating in 2018. Elizabeth particularly enjoys working with the Parkinson's disease, Dementia, and headache disorders. Elizabeth is currently attending OU to obtain Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate with an expected graduation date of April 2023. She is certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Previously, Elizabeth earned her Associates of Applied Science in Nursing at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH in 2009 and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2014 from OU. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of units including step down intensive care, telemetry, and emergency department. When Elizabeth is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and her three children.

Biography: Tiffany Karas, PA earned earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Otterbein University in 2011 and Master's of Physician Assistant Studies at Kettering College in 2014. She provides a wide variety of services including well child exams and sports physicals, adult physicals, immunizations, chronic disease management, newborn through adolescent care, and preventative care. She also offers same day acute appointments.

Biography: David Mesker, MD is a graduate of Wright State University and Wright State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hospital (closed in 2018) in Dayton. Dr. Mesker is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Practice.

Biography: Julie Neff, CNP earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Wright State University. Julie serves on the outpatient ischemic stroke clinic team. Julie serves as a clinical stroke program manager. Prior to becoming a CNS and stroke program manager she served as a clinical nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. She is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Biography: Jessica Denlinger, CNP received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH in 2019. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University in Athens, OH in 2016 and her Associates of Science Degree in Nursing from Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, OH in 2008. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has been a registered nurse since 2008. She brought 11 years of experience as a nurse to her career as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Biography: Susan F. Davis-Brown, MD is a graduate of Wright State University and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Davis-Brown's postgraduate training was at the University of Michigan Hospitals/St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Dr. Davis-Brown is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She has a special interest in preventative medicine, risk factor reduction, women's health, and diabetes. Dr. Davis-Brown joined Brookville Family Care in 2006.

Biography: Shannon S. Stireman, APRN-CNP, FNP-C received her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from Wright State University in 2018. Shannon received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University in 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Studies from University of Utah in 2007. Shannon is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Shannon has been a registered nurse since 2009. She brings her experience as a neurological intensive care nurse and bariatrics nurse to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

Biography: Jessica completed her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, both from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Jessica has been a registered nurse since 2009. She brings seven years of advanced care nursing experience to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

Biography: Meta Howard, CNP is a primary care provider in Dayton, Ohio. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH in 2015. Meta earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in Dayton, OH in 207 and her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI in 2005. Meta is certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has been a registered nurse since 2005. She brought ten years of experience as a medical/surgical nurse to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

Biography: Seth Kettel, MD graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2011. He completed his residency in family medicine at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2014. Dr. Kettel is board certified in family medicine and has a special interest in pediatrics. Dr. Kettel is a Credentialed ImPACT® Consultant trained in treating concussions as well as administering and interpreting the ImPACT® test.

Biography: Darla Brown, FNP earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Kaplan University (IA). Prior to joining Lewisburg Family Practice, she served as a nurse practitioner in family medicine. She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Biography: Polina Sadikov MD, is a graduate of 1st Medical School in the USSR. She completed her residency in family medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Dr. Sadikov is board certified in family practice by the American Board of Family Medicine. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Sadikov is a dedicated family medicine physician with a passion for comprehensive care. She provides personalized, patient-centered treatment for a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, musculoskeletal disorders, depression, anxiety, thyroid disorders, obesity, asthma, COPD, and menopause. With a special interest in women's health and geriatrics, she is committed to supporting patients of all ages in achieving optimal wellness. Dr. Sadikov has been a valued member of Family Physicians of Englewood since 1995.

Biography: Leelmohan Ravikumar, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine, North Brunswick, New Jersey in 2009. Dr. Ravikumar completed his residency in family medicine at Clinton Memorial Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2013. Dr. Ravikumar is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Ravikumar is accepting new patients, including pediatrics.

Biography: Salva Ahmed, MD is a graduate of Akron University and Wright State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at Good Samaritan Hospital (closed in 2018) in Dayton. Dr. Ahmed is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Physicians.