Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Troy, OH

Care Philosophy: We want you to be comfortable with us. Give us a chance. We intend to treat you like a friend--like we would want to be treated if we were the patient seeking care for a general surgical problem. We will listen to you. You are the reason we come in to the office or hospital every day.

Biography: Daniel S. Taylor, MD, FACS is a board certified, general surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH. He completed his surgical residency at the hospitals affiliated with Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH. During his training, Dr. Taylor was Chief Surgical Resident. He joined Miami County Surgeons in 1999 and Premier Physician Network in 2006. Dr. Taylor serves on several committees at Upper Valley Medical Center and Surgery Department Chair (2016). He has been a fellow with the American College of Surgeons since 2002. Currently, Dr. Taylor is assistant clinical professor of surgery at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.

Biography: Zachary Simmons, MD earned his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Simmons has an intermediate fluency in Spanish. He joined Miami County Surgeons in 2013.

Biography: Patrick A. Larreategui, DO, FACOS is a board certified, general surgeon who received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI. He completed his general surgery residency at Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI. He joined Miami County Surgeons in 2003. Dr. Larreategui has been a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons since 2006. He is active on several committees at Upper Valley Medical Center and has served in several positions; 2nd Vice President of Medical Staff (2016), Chair of Credentialing Committee (2015), Surgery Department Chair 2013-2015.

Biography: Robert M. Kohut, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Dr. Kohut is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Kohut offers urology care services including: treatment of kidney stones; bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer care; lower urinary tract symptoms; urinary tract infections; incontinence; and vasectomies. Dr. Kohut received the Commendation Medal for Service from the US Air Force in 2018. Additionally, he was recognized in 2016 and 2017 with the Best Hospital Award in Air Force.

Biography: Pradeesh M. George, DO, FACS is a graduate of Des Moines University-College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, IA. He completed his general surgery residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, OH. Dr. George completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of South Carolina/Palmetto Health in Columbia, SC. Dr. George is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of a number of organizations including the Indiana Hemorrhage Control Coalition, Indiana State Trauma Care Committee, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.