Intestinal Diverticulitis 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: 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: Pradip Vyas, MD is a graduate of SMT NHL Municipal Medical College in Gujarat, India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Vyas has been a primary care physician for more than 35 years.

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: Anupama S. Kulkarni, MD is a board certified family practice physician who earned her medical degree from the Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH. She completed a family practice residency at Good Samaritan Hospital (closed in 2018), Dayton, OH. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Kulkarni joined Premier Physician Network and Hyatt Family Care. Dr. Kulkarni is clinical faculty for the Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Ohio State Medical Association.

Biography: Aaron C. Harju, MD is a board certified family practice physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH. He completed his residency at Bethesda Family Practice in Cincinnati, OH. After his residency, Dr. Harju served as a family practice physician in the United States Air Force. Dr. Harju joined Premier Physician Network and Hyatt Family Care in 2007.