Chronic Depression Dysthymia near Xenia, 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: Latha Venkatesh, MD graduated from medical school at Bangalore University in Bangalore, India. She completed her residency at North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills NYU School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Venkatesh is board certified in internal medicine.

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: 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: 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: Anessa Alappatt, MD is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at Indiana University's Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alappatt is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She has been with Fairborn Medical Center and Premier Physician Network since January 2008.

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: 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.

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: H. Takaji Kittaka, Jr., MD is a graduate of the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas, NV. He completed his family practice residency at Intermountain Health Care in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Kittaka has been practicing family medicine for more than twenty years.

Biography: Joseph S. Leithold, MD has been in practice in Beavercreek since 1996. After spending the beginning of his career as a physician's assistant, Dr. Leithold decided to attend Wright State University's School of Medicine to become a physician. Dr. Leithold - who prefers his patients call him Dr. Joe - completed his internship and residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, then returned to provide family practice care to the Dayton area. Certified by the American Board of Family Practice, Dr. Leithold is committed to providing quality care to you and your family. Dr. Leithold lives in the Dayton area with his wife and their two sons. He enjoys camping, football and working outdoors. He and his wife are active members of their church.