Radiculopathy near Coldwater, OH

Biography: Leah R. Gale, APRN, CNP, FNP earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Ohio University and Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Biography: Andrew Toller, PA-C earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree from Wright State University and Master of Physician Assistant degree from the University of Findlay. Mr. Toller is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Ohio Physician Assistants Association (OAPA), and the University of Findlay Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS). He volunteers for Findlay Habitat for Humanity, Wilson Memorial Volunteer Program, Russia High School Cross Country, and Sidney Alpha Community Center Soup Kitchen. Prior to joining Premier Orthopedics, he served as an athletic trainer for Premier Health. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Biography: Courtney E. Barrett, CNP received her Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, from Duke University in 2012. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue University in 2010. Courtney is certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She has been a registered nurse since 2010. She brought two years' experience as a neuroscience nurse to her career as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Courtney is also a Certified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist.

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: Sara Marietta, CNP received her master's of nursing, family nurse practitioner, from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. Sara received her bachelor's in science, nursing, from Wright State University in 2011.

Biography: Joyce Tebbe, MSN, APRN, ACNP-C, attended Wright State University where she studied to become an acute care nurse practitioner. She has worked in various capacities over the past 25 years both as a nurse practitioner in primary care as well as the specialty settings of cardiology and nephrology, and as a registered nurse in a cardiac catheterization lab and intensive care unit. She has also participated in clinical research involving new medications and medical devices. Ms. Tebbe is a long-time resident of Covington where she and her husband have raised three children. They enjoy spending their spare time with friends, family and grandchildren.

Biography: Misty Manuel, APRN-CNP, AGNP-C received her Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology, from the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH in 2019. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 2013 and her Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing from Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH in 2007. Misty is certified as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurses Practitioners. She has been a registered nurse since 2007. She brought 12 years of experience as an intensive care nurse to her career as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

Biography: Irina A. Gendler, MD is a board certified family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia. She is also board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology after completing two residencies in Russia. In the U.S., Dr. Gendler completed a family practice residency at Dayton Community Family Practice, Dayton, OH in 2006. She is fluent in English and Russian. Dr. Gendler has received many honors during her training: Academic Excellency Scholarship, Nikolay I. Pirogov Senior Student Award, Leadership Award, and Intern of the Year award. She has been a clinical instructor for medical students and participated in many volunteer activities receiving the Annual Volunteer Award for her service. Dr. Gendler is currently a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. She holds medical licenses in Ohio and California.

Biography: John Powell, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Powell has served as Commander/Orthopaedic Surgeon with the 655th Forward Surgical Team, Forward Operating Base Ghazni, Afghanistan, and was the Orthopaedic Surgery Flight Commander, 88th Medical Group, Wright Patterson Medical Center. Dr. Powell specializes in orthopedic surgery. He is a Fellow in the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Biography: Julio Soto, MD, FAAFP is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his clinical fellowship in urology at Emory University School of Medicine and his categorical in family medicine at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Soto is a member of a number of professional societies including: Continental Who's Who, American Health Counsel, American Academy of Family Medicine, American Medical Group Association, Ohio Academy of Family Medicine, International Society of Men's Health, Sexual Medicine Society of North America, and the American Urological Association. Dr. Soto is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice.

Biography: Andrew Diller, MD is a native of the Dayton area and completed his undergraduate and medical school education at Wright State University. After finishing residency training in family medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital (closed in 2018) in Dayton, he completed an additional year of fellowship training in geriatrics at Miami Valley Hospital.

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.