Radiculopathy near Springfield, OH

Biography: Sara Wilson, CNP received her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from University of Cincinnati in 2017. Sara received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Cincinnati in 2015. She received her Bachelor of Arts with a focus in Human Biology from Ohio University in 2012. Sara is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Sara has been a registered nurse since 2015. She brings her experience as a trauma nurse to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

Biography: Christopher Groff, PA-C earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College in Kettering, OH. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Christopher is board certified as a physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Christopher has been working at Premier Orthopedics since 2014.

Biography: Heather Branam, APRN-CNP, FNP-C received her Master of Science from Maryville University in 2016. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University in 2012. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Heather has been a registered nurse since 2009. She brings her nursing experience in medical/surgical care and labor and delivery to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

Biography: Kelly earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, OH in 2018. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH 2015. Kelly is certified as a physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

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: Michelle Strizak, PA-C received her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies at Kettering College in Kettering, OH and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in Champaign, IL. Michelle is certified as a physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

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.

Biography: Gabriel Duda, DO is a graduate of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, VA. He completed his internal medicine residency at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph, MI. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Duda is a family doctor in Tipp City, Ohio and welcomes new patients.

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: Louis C. Okafor, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Okafor completed his fellowship in joint preservation, resurfacing, and reconstruction at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He is a member of a number of organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons, and Orthopaedic Trauma Association.

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: 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: 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: Dr. Buck is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, WV. He completed his family medicine residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Dr. Buck also completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship through Wright State University-Kettering Medical Center. Dr. Buck is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, and Ohio Academy of Family Physicians.