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Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal bleeding, colon problems, anal fistula, and more.

2450 Kipling Avenue Suite 104
Cincinnati, OH 45239

(513) 233-4100

Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, Mercy Health - West Hospital, The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Gastro Health and Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital.

Office Locations

2450 Kipling Avenue Suite 104
Cincinnati, OH 45239

(513) 233-4100

(513) 751-2267

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The Christ Hospital Health Network

2925 Vernon Place Suite 100
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 751-6667

(513) 872-4553

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Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

3260 Westbourne Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45248

(513) 751-6667

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Gastro Health

3301 Mercy Health Boulevard Suite 445
Cincinnati, OH 45211

(513) 751-6667

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Some issues Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
balloon dilation	20
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	223
esophageal dilation	40
gastrointestinal procedures	341
hospital care	407
inpatient care	407
minimally invasive procedures	341
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	153

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	267
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	380
hospital care	391
inpatient care	391
minimally invasive procedures	380
preventive care	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	183

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	80
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	220
gastrointestinal procedures	210
hospital care	248
inpatient care	248
minimally invasive procedures	210
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	119

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	51
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
balloon dilation	22
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	211
esophageal dilation	41
gastrointestinal procedures	296
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
minimally invasive procedures	296
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	153

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	114
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	12
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	208
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	340
hospital care	186
inpatient care	186
minimally invasive procedures	340
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	225

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	46
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	191
doctor visit	194
gastrointestinal procedures	261
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
minimally invasive procedures	261
preventive care	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	191

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	50
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	11
diagnostic procedures	267
doctor visit	200
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	364
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	364
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	267

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	37
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	245
gastrointestinal procedures	327
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	327
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	233

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	37
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	165
doctor visit	176
gastrointestinal procedures	213
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
minimally invasive procedures	213
preventive care	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	165

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	41
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	164
doctor visit	186
gastrointestinal procedures	219
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	219
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	23
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	13
diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	212
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	234
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	234
preventive care	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	138

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	25
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis	13
balloon dilation	15
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	212
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	289
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
minimally invasive procedures	289
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	181

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	330
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	100
85 and over	45
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	192

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Gastroenterology Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health

The Christ Hospital Health Network

Mercy Health - West Hospital

The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health

Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital

Gastro Health

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, Payer Provider, Medicare OH and CIN-MHS MSSP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

Payer Provider

Medicare OH

CIN-MHS MSSP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert M. Kindel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$343 ENTYVIO $240	MOTEGRITY $32	AMITIZA $22	GATTEX $15	Dexilant $10	Other $24
Celgene Corporation	$342 ZEPOSIA $342
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$286 LINZESS $109	GIVLAARI $82	COLOGUARD $49	LINZESS 290 mcg $29	$16
Allergan Inc.	$281 LINZESS $246	VIBERZI $36
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$280 STELARA $190	REMICADE $90
Other	$2,076 ZEPOSIA $243	SUCRAID $229	STELARA $196	ZENPEP $127	XIFAXAN $125	Other $1,155

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,590
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Robert Kindel's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. He attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Minneapolis VA Health Care System and a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota for residency. Dr. Kindel's areas of expertise include polyps, hepatitis, and anoscopy. He can take Medicaid insurance. Dr. Kindel has received the following distinction: Cincinnati Magazine Top Doctor. He is affiliated with The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, and Mercy Health - West Hospital. According to The Christ Hospital Health Network, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Cincinnati, OH.