Dr. Joseph completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. He earned bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering, psychology and materials science from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Dr. Joseph is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati Department of Emergency Medicine residency program, and is also medical director for UC Health Emergency Medicine. Dr. Joseph also serves as the medical director for the Cincinnati Police Department SWAT team and the Crosby Township EMS.
Jerry B. Magone, MD, MMM, President, Medical Staff
Dr. Magone is the president and CEO of Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Consultants of West Chester, Inc., where he has practiced since 1987. He is also the medical staff president and medical director of Southwest Ohio Ambulatory Surgery Center, as well as serving as vice president of the board of directors for that organization.
He previously served as chairman of a hospital surgery department and on a variety of other hospital committees. He has also served on the Quality Improvement Council for AETNA/US Healthcare, and on the board of directors of United Health Care Ohio capitated orthopaedic network.
Dr. Magone received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at The Ohio State University. He earned his master’s degree in medical management (MMM) from Carnegie Mellon University in 2000. He is also certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Tom Brown, MD, Medical Director, Radiology Services
Dr. Brown completed both his fellowship in neuroradiology and his residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Cincinnati. He was an internal medicine intern at The Christ Hospital, and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.
Dr. Brown is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology and has been a radiologist for Professional Radiology, Inc. (PRI) since 2004.
Alexandru Costea, Medical Director, Electrophysiology Services
Dr. Costea is an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and is also an electrophysiogist and cardiologist with UC Physicians. He received his medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Bucharest, Romania), and completed an internship in internal medicine at Fundeni Cardiology Institute (Bucharest). He went on to complete an internship, residency and cardiovascular diseases fellowship at the University of Louisville. Dr. Costea is a member of the American Society of Echocardiology, American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. He currently lives in Cincinnati.
Edward Crane, MD, Medical Director Oncology and Hematology Services
Dr. Crane received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he served one year as chief medical resident. He completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center at the University of South Florida, where he was chief fellow during his final year.
Dr. Crane currently practices with and is medical director of laboratory services at Oncology and Hematology Care, Inc. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He also serves as the president of the Butler County Board for the American Cancer Society.
Mohamed Effat, MD, Medical Director Cardiology
Dr. Effat is the co-director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at University Hospital, Cincinnati, and director of echocardiography at University Pointe. He was previously the director of the cardiac care unit at University Hospital. He is also an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he was awarded the Noble Fowler Faculty Teaching Award in 2008.
After earning his medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine, Dr. Effat completed residencies in internal medicine at the Medical Foundation of Cairo, Egypt, and the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in Sioux Falls. He also completed a fellowship in cardiology at Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of Cincinnati. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology, and had practiced at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., before moving to Cincinnati.
Dr. Effat has conducted numerous clinical and pharmaceutical studies, is an active lecturer and has several publications in medical journals. Dr. Effat lives in Liberty Township, Ohio.
Brad Evans, DO, Medical Director Hospitalist Services
Dr. Evans is a member of UC Physicians’ emergency medicine department, and directs the hospitalist group that provides care to West Chester Hospital’s inpatients. Hospitalists are physicians who exclusively care for hospitalized patients from admission through discharge. Dr. Evans received his osteopathic medicine degree from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, and went on to complete a family medicine residency at Miami Valley Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Evans lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three children.
Douglas Feeney, MD, Medical Director Surgery and Urology
Dr. Feeney is a member of The Urology Group, which is one of the largest groups of that specialty in the country. He has a special interest in prostate brachytherapy for prostate cancer and kidney stone disease. Dr. Feeney received his medical degree from the University of Chicago, and completed his surgical internship and urology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, including a year of research in radiation therapy and prostate cancer. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology, and is a member of the Americal Urological Association and the American Association of Clinical Urologists.
Shashi Kant, MD, Medical Director Renal Services
Dr. Kant is the director of dialysis and extracorporeal services at The University Hospital, Cincinnati. He is also a co-medical director of the Dialysis Clinic, Inc., and director of the organization’s Home Dialysis Program.
After earning his medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Dr. Kant went on to a medical internship at Detroit General Hospital, followed by a residency in general medicine at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago. He completed a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and became a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Kant earned his master’s degree in clinical epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health.
He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, American Heart Association’s Kidney Council, and the Renal Physicians Association. Dr. Kant is an active public speaker and has published numerous articles in medical journals and participated in clinical trials and collaborative research studies.
Dr. Kant lives in Cincinnati with his wife and two daughters.
Timothy Kremchek, MD, Medical Director Orthopaedics
Dr. Kremchek currently practices at Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Cincinnati. He is the medical director and chief orthopaedic surgeon for the Cincinnati Reds and its minor league affiliates, as well as medical director and surgeon for the Cincinnati Cyclones professional hockey team, and many other sports teams in the tri-state area. He is also a team physician for Wittenberg and Xavier universities, Archbishop Moeller, Roger Bacon, Kings, Mason, Madeira, Indian Hill, Mount Notre Dame and Cincinnati Christian Hills Academy high schools.
Dr. Kremchek earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his surgical internship and residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. He went on to a residency in orthopaedic surgery with Tufts University in Boston, and was chief resident in orthopaedic surgery at New England Baptist Hospital (Boston). He later completed a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine from the American Sports Medicine Institute (Birmingham, AL). Dr. Kremchek is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a specialization in orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Major League Baseball Physician Association, and National Football League 2nd Opinion Medical Panel, among others.
Elizabeth Leenellet, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Services
Dr. Leenellet is a member of UC Physicians, and is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati, and received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. She is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), and currently lives in Mason, Ohio.
Massoud Leesar, MD, Medical Director, Cardiac Cath Lab
Dr. Leesar serves as the director of cardiac and vascular invasive services, as well as associate chief of cardiology and professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati. He was previously professor of medicine and the director of the cath lab at the University of Louisville.
He earned his medical degree at Mashad University, Iran, and completed internal medicine residencies at the University of Toronto and Yale University. He then completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Wayne State University, Detroit, and the University of Louisville.
Dr. Leesar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Cardiology, and the American Board of Interventional Cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and is a member of the American Heart Association and American Medical Association. He is the member of the editorial board of the journal Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. Dr. Leesar is an invited faculty member and a member of scientific committee of the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference and the American College of Cardiology. He is an active lecturer and has published numerous research papers in medical journals.
Nathan Schmulewitz, MD, Medical Director Gastroenterology
Dr. Schmulewitz is a member of UC Physicians and an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He is the director of endoscopic ultrasound and co-directory of the Pancreatic Disease Center at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Schmulewitz completed an advanced fellowship in endoscopic ultrasound at the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as a gastroenterology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center (North Carolina). He completed a residency and internship in internal medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis) after receiving his medical degree from the Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons (New York). Dr. Schmuleitz is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a residency of Mason, Ohio.
Alexander Topala, MD, Medical Director, Anesthesia Services
Dr. Topala completed his anesthesia residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he also received his medical degree. In between, he performed his internship at Duke University Medical Center, specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Topala lives in Cincinnati.
E. John Zayyat, MD, Medical Director Vascular Surgery
Dr. Zayyat is board certified in general surgery, vascular surgery, and vascular ultrasound. He is also certified to perform laser surgery, endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Zayyat is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Our Physicians
Kevin Joseph, MD, President and CEO
Dr. Joseph is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati Department of Emergency Medicine residency program, and is also medical director for UC Health Emergency Medicine. Dr. Joseph also serves as the medical director for the Cincinnati Police Department SWAT team and the Crosby Township EMS.
Jerry B. Magone, MD, MMM, President, Medical Staff
He previously served as chairman of a hospital surgery department and on a variety of other hospital committees. He has also served on the Quality Improvement Council for AETNA/US Healthcare, and on the board of directors of United Health Care Ohio capitated orthopaedic network.
Dr. Magone received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at The Ohio State University. He earned his master’s degree in medical management (MMM) from Carnegie Mellon University in 2000. He is also certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Tom Brown, MD, Medical Director, Radiology Services
Dr. Brown is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology and has been a radiologist for Professional Radiology, Inc. (PRI) since 2004.
Alexandru Costea, Medical Director, Electrophysiology Services
Edward Crane, MD, Medical Director Oncology and Hematology Services
Dr. Crane currently practices with and is medical director of laboratory services at Oncology and Hematology Care, Inc. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He also serves as the president of the Butler County Board for the American Cancer Society.
Mohamed Effat, MD, Medical Director Cardiology
After earning his medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine, Dr. Effat completed residencies in internal medicine at the Medical Foundation of Cairo, Egypt, and the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in Sioux Falls. He also completed a fellowship in cardiology at Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of Cincinnati. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology, and had practiced at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., before moving to Cincinnati.
Dr. Effat has conducted numerous clinical and pharmaceutical studies, is an active lecturer and has several publications in medical journals. Dr. Effat lives in Liberty Township, Ohio.
Brad Evans, DO, Medical Director Hospitalist Services
Dr. Evans is a member of UC Physicians’ emergency medicine department, and directs the hospitalist group that provides care to West Chester Hospital’s inpatients. Hospitalists are physicians who exclusively care for hospitalized patients from admission through discharge. Dr. Evans received his osteopathic medicine degree from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, and went on to complete a family medicine residency at Miami Valley Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Evans lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three children.
Douglas Feeney, MD, Medical Director Surgery and Urology
Shashi Kant, MD, Medical Director Renal Services
After earning his medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Dr. Kant went on to a medical internship at Detroit General Hospital, followed by a residency in general medicine at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago. He completed a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and became a professor of clinical medicine at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Kant earned his master’s degree in clinical epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health.
He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, American Heart Association’s Kidney Council, and the Renal Physicians Association. Dr. Kant is an active public speaker and has published numerous articles in medical journals and participated in clinical trials and collaborative research studies.
Dr. Kant lives in Cincinnati with his wife and two daughters.
Timothy Kremchek, MD, Medical Director Orthopaedics
Dr. Kremchek earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his surgical internship and residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. He went on to a residency in orthopaedic surgery with Tufts University in Boston, and was chief resident in orthopaedic surgery at New England Baptist Hospital (Boston). He later completed a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine from the American Sports Medicine Institute (Birmingham, AL). Dr. Kremchek is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a specialization in orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Major League Baseball Physician Association, and National Football League 2nd Opinion Medical Panel, among others.
Elizabeth Leenellet, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Services
Massoud Leesar, MD, Medical Director, Cardiac Cath Lab
He earned his medical degree at Mashad University, Iran, and completed internal medicine residencies at the University of Toronto and Yale University. He then completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Wayne State University, Detroit, and the University of Louisville.
Dr. Leesar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Cardiology, and the American Board of Interventional Cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and is a member of the American Heart Association and American Medical Association. He is the member of the editorial board of the journal Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. Dr. Leesar is an invited faculty member and a member of scientific committee of the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference and the American College of Cardiology. He is an active lecturer and has published numerous research papers in medical journals.
Nathan Schmulewitz, MD, Medical Director Gastroenterology
Alexander Topala, MD, Medical Director, Anesthesia Services
E. John Zayyat, MD, Medical Director Vascular Surgery