Summit Medical Group™

Dr Patricia Abello graduated from Duke University in 1986. She graduated from John Hopkins University in 1990. She completed her residency at the University of Cincinnati in 1997. Certified with the American Board of Surgery

Dr. Ashcraft is a native of Northern Kentucky. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Osteopathic Medicine in New Jersey. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center in 2001.

Dr. Baker is a native of Northern Kentucky, a graduate of Northern Kentucky University and University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his residency at University of Cincinnati in 1985. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr Jeff Blau is a native of Northern Kentucky. He was raised in Covington and Lakeside Park. He is a graduate of Covington Latin, Thomas More College and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Practice at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Dr Steve Brook was born and raised in England. Dr Brook Emigrated to the US in 1989. He graduated from Northern Kentucky University and earned his MD degree from the University of Kentucky. Board certified in Family Practice, having completed his residency at Saint Mary’s Hospital and the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Burke is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Kentucky. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Burns is a 1985 graduate from the University of Kentucky. He completed his residency in 1988 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Board certified in Family Practice. Dr. Burns is a graduate of Leadership Northern Kentucky.

Dr Charles Caldwell, a Northern Kentucky native, graduated from the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine with his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1974. He completed his Family Practice medicine residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington Kentucky in 1977. He was in the first three year Family Practice residency program in the Northern Kentucky area. Board certified in Family Medicine.

Dr John Castanada attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio for his undergraduate degree. He graduated from the University of Toledo Medical Center in 1986. He completed his residency in Family Practice at Mercy Family Practice in Toledo, Ohio in 1991.

Dr. Desai is a native of New York. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine with a medical degree in 2000. He completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at North Oakland Medical Centers in Pontiac, MI in 2004. Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Dr Curtis Dorsch graduated from Northwestern University undergraduate studies and Hahnemann University for his Doctor of Medicine where he was elected Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. Upon completion of a combined residency in pediatrics and internal medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and University of Cincinnati, he remained as Chief Medical resident. Board certified in both pediatrics and internal medicine and continues to instruct medical students.

A Northern Kentucky native, Dr. Dragan earned his medical degree at the University of Kentucky in 1995. He completed his Family Practice Residency in 1998 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr Dunaway is a native of Kentucky. He grew up in Eastern Kentucky and completed his undergraduate degree at Morehead State University in 1991. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1995 and completed his Family Practice Residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood Kentucky. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Fischer is a native of Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2005. She completed her internship at University of Louisville and her residency at St Elizabeth Medical Center in 2008. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Fitz is a native of Kentucky. He grew up in Lexington and graduated from the University of  Notre Dame. He returned to his home state for medical school at the University of Kentucky. He then completed his combined residency in pediatrics and adult internal medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Board certified in both pediatrics and adult internal medicine.

Dr. Gallus graduated from Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, Illinois in 1997. He then completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Kentucky. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr Michael Gieske grew up in Edgewood near where he practices in Crestview Hills Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School in 1984. He completed St. Elizabeth Family Practice Residency in 1987 and has maintained board certification in Family Practice. He has two daughters. His interests include travel, gardening and oil painting.

Dr Kenneth A. Glavan graduated from Youngstown State University in 1976. He attended graduate school at the University of Cincinnati and graduated in 1982. Dr Glavan attended medical school at the Medical College of Ohio and graduated in 1986. His residency program was at the Medical Center of Delaware and completed in 1991. Certified with the American Board of Surgery.

Dr Douglas Goderwis is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from St. Henry High School and received his BS from Georgetown College in 1987. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1987.

Dr Goderwis did his residency at Ohio State University. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Dr Gina Grove grew up in Northern Kentucky and graduated from Scott High School. She attended the University of Kentucky for her undergraduate degree and stayed in Lexington for medical school at UK. She completed her family practice residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center and is Board Certified in family medicine. She resides in Edgewood with her husband and two sons.

Dr Amy Haney graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1991. She completed her residency in Family Practice in 1994 from the St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center. Board Certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Hartig is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Kentucky. He completed his residency at both the University and Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1996. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Dr Stephen Hensley is a native of Georgetown Kentucky. He received his undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Kentucky. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus Ohio. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology but is now limiting his practice to Gynecology. His office is listed as Gynecologic Care in Cold Spring Kentucky.

Dr. Isaacs graduated from Marshall University, Huntington, WV with a Bachelor of Sciences Degree. He then attended West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisberg, WV. He completed his internship at Logan General Hospital and then completed his residency at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntingdon, WV. in 1991. Before joining Summit, Dr. Isaacs worked for Alliance Primary Care in Hebron from 2003-2007. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Janning graduated from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Janning completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia in 1985 followed by a two-year residency at Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Board certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Jarkani graduated from K.J. Somalya Medical College in Mumbai, India. He completed residency in Family Medicine from Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN as the Chief Resident. He enjoys teaching and focuses more on preventive care. Board Certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Keller earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at University of Kentucky. He then completed his internship and residency at St Elizabeth Family Practice in Dayton, Ohio. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Koo is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency at University of Cincinnati in 1998. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr David Littrell was raised in Somerset Kentucky. He graduated from UK with a Chemical Engineering degree, and then attended UK medical school. Dr Littrell did his Family Practice residency in the US Army, Post residency he was stationed in US Army. He has practiced in Florence Kentucky since 1994. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Melton is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 1981. Board certified in Family Practice with added qualifications in Geriatric Medicine.

Dr Nancy Metzger graduated from Thomas More College. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her residency at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Middendorf is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Louisville with his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1978. He then completed his residency and internship at St. Elizabeth Hospital in 1981. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Minning graduated from Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center, Edgewood, Kentucky in 1999.

Dr. Morgan graduated from the University of Louisville with her doctorate of Medicine. She completed her residency at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Residency Program. Board Certified in Family Practice.

Dr Heidi Murley graduated from the University of California in 1987. She attended medical school at the University of California in San Diego and graduated in 1991. Her residency program was completed at the University Of California Davis Medical Center in 1996. Certified with the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Otte is a native of Northern Kentucky. He earned his medical degree at the University of Louisville. He completed his family practice residency at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 1992. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Patel earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Pikeville University in Pikeville, KY. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 2007. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Patterson graduated from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He completed an internship and residency in Family Medicine at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 2004. Board Certified in Family Medicine.

A Northern Kentucky native, Dr. Philippe completed both undergraduate work and medical school at the University of Kentucky. He completed residency training at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 2007. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Quatkemeyer earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 1998. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Rawlings is a native of Kentucky, a graduate of Thomas More College and University of Kentucky Medical School. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Center in 2005. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr William Reutman is a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, then did his post graduate training at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr Jeffrey W. Russell graduated from Ohio University in 1971. He attended medical school at Ohio State University. Dr Russell completed his residency program at the University of Cincinnati in 1981. Certified with the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Rutterer is a 1981 graduate of the University of Louisville. He completed his internship and residency at St Elizabeth Medical Center in 1984. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Saalfeld is a native of Northern Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with her Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1986. She then completed her residency and internship at the Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis in 1989. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Sanders graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Sciences in Psychology. He then attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree. He completed his internship and residency at Doctors Hospital Stark County in 1999. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr James Schneider is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from Kenyan College in Ohio and the University of Kentucky Medical School. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He is board certified in Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine and has been awarded the added qualification in Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Family Practice. He has been a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice since 1991. He has been in practice in Northern Kentucky for 28 years.

Dr. Schumann is a native of Northern Kentucky and graduated from Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Schumann completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, Kentucky in 1996. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Schwartz is a native of Cincinnati. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2002. She then completed her residency and internship at the University of Cincinnati Family Medicine at Christ Hospital. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Sterneberg earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 1982. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Stewart graduated from Wright State University.  He earned his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo.  He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Residency Program.  Board Certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Suetholz is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Louisville with his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1974. He then completed his internship at St. Elizabeth Hospital in 1975. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Tcheng, a Northern Kentucky native earned her medical degree at the University of Louisville. She completed her family practice residency at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in 1987. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Threlkeld is a native of Kentucky. He graduated from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. He completed his internship at Trover Clinic Foundation, Madisonville, Kentucky in 1991. Board certified in Family Practice.

Dr. Utter is a native of Grant County Kentucky. After graduating from Grant County High School, she went on to Eastern Kentucky University, and then to the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Ky.  She now resides in Grant County with her husband and two children.

Dr Joseph VonderBrink has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Dayton. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 1988. After his internship at Wright State University, he completed his residency in 1992 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Board certified in Family Practice and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He received the Bridges to Excellence recognition by the American Diabetes Association/National Committee for Quality Assurance Diabetes Physician Recognition Program and the United Health Premium physician designation.

Dr. Vormbrock is a 1999 graduate of The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She completed a Transitional Year at St. Mary's Health Center in Grand Rapids MI. From MI, she headed to Warner Robins GA, where she served four years active duty in the Air Force as a Flight Surgeon. When finished, she returned home to complete residency training, as well as an Obstetrics Fellowship, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY. Board Certified in Family Practice and continues to practice Obstetrics through the Family Practice Center.

Dr. Weghorn is a native of Ohio and has lived in the Northern Kentucky area for 10 years. She is a graduate of University of Cincinnati Medical School and Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. Dr. Weghorn completed her residency at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. Board certified in Pediatric Medicine.

Dr. Wehrman is a native of Northern Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a Family Practice Residency and an Emergency Medicine Fellowship and St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, Kentucky. Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Dr. Willoby is a native of Grant County. She graduated from Western KY University and earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Kentucky. Michelle served 4 years in the US Navy as a General Medical Officer and completed her Family Practice Residency at Dayton Community Family Practice in Dayton, Ohio. Board Certified in Family Practice.

Dr Susan Yelich graduated from the University of California in 1990. She attended medical school at the University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School in 1994. Her residency program was at the University Of California Davis Medical Center and completed in 2001. Board certified with the American Board of Surgery.