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Kathleen S. Byrnes, M.Ed., CRC, LPC, CCM, CVE, is a case manager and care coordinator specializing in vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work services. She is affiliated with Vocational Consulting of Ohio, LLC and brings extensive experience supporting individuals navigating work-related injuries, disability claims, and complex psychosocial and functional barriers to employment. Ms. Byrnes holds degrees in Education as well as Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling from Ohio University. With over 15 years of direct vocational rehabilitation experience, she provides comprehensive vocational evaluations and employability assessments, including evaluations performed for workers’ compensation and federal programs. Her work often includes vocational assessment and testing, job-seeking skills training, job development, and job placement support designed to help clients pursue safe and sustainable work. In addition to clinical and consultative services, Ms. Byrnes participates in Social Security Disability hearings as a vocational witness. She has also held professional leadership roles, including election as a member-at-large within the Job Placement Division of the National Rehabilitation Association. Her approach emphasizes objective analysis, clear communication, and coordinated planning to support informed decision-making for clients and stakeholders.

Richard Barry, DDS, is a dentist serving the Columbus, Ohio community with a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care. He earned his DDS from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and brings decades of clinical experience to helping patients achieve healthier, more functional, and confident smiles. Dr. Barry’s clinical interests include restorative and reconstructive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, care for TMJ-related jaw discomfort, implant restoration, periodontal therapy, endodontics, and oral surgery services. He is committed to careful evaluation, clear communication, and treatment planning tailored to each patient’s goals and long-term oral health. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Barry has been involved in practice leadership and supports ongoing professional development, including education related to digital dentistry workflows such as in-office clear aligner fabrication. He is known for a thoughtful approach that prioritizes comfort, quality, and durable results. Dr. Barry speaks English and Spanish, helping him connect with a diverse range of patients and families.

Gerald Samuel Steiman, MD, is a neurologist with specialized expertise in child neurology and pediatrics. He provides comprehensive evaluation and management of neurological conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents, with a clinical approach that integrates developmental considerations and family-centered care. Dr. Steiman is board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and holds subspecialty board certification in Child Neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Steiman completed his medical education at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, followed by internship training at a Health Science Center and fellowship training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His professional background also includes scholarly contribution as a co-author on peer-reviewed neurology research focused on pediatric neurodegenerative disease. In practice, Dr. Steiman is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health Partners and also serves in a leadership capacity as president of Steiman Neurology Group Inc. He is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio and California.

Dr. Bhaskar Reddy is a physician specializing in anesthesiology, with additional clinical focus in pain medicine. He provides perioperative anesthesia care and pain management services, working to support patient comfort and safety across a range of surgical and procedural settings. Dr. Reddy is known for a thoughtful, patient-centered approach that emphasizes clear communication, careful monitoring, and individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s medical history and procedural needs. Dr. Reddy completed his medical education at Kurnool Medical College and the University of Health Sciences Antigua, and went on to complete residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center. He is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio. In his professional practice, Dr. Reddy is affiliated with West Broad Anesthesia Inc and has also been associated with clinical care at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He speaks English, Spanish, and Russian, supporting effective communication with a diverse patient population.

Michael B. Hallet, MD, is a physician specializing in urology, providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of adult urologic conditions. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Dr. Hallet earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His postgraduate training includes residency education in urology at University Hospital, Inc., along with additional clinical training in general surgery at University Hospital, Inc., and internal medicine at Christ Hospital. This broad foundation supports a thorough approach to diagnosing and managing complex urologic concerns. His clinical interests include vasectomy, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate surgery, urologic cancers involving the prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicles, kidney stone disease, and urinary incontinence. Dr. Hallet emphasizes clear communication, careful counseling about treatment options, and individualized plans that align with each patient’s goals and overall health. He speaks English.

Kenneth Joseph Westerheide, MD, is an orthopaedic surgery physician specializing in sports medicine. He is affiliated with Orthopedic One and cares for patients across multiple office locations in the Columbus area. Dr. Westerheide earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He pursued advanced fellowship training at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute with an emphasis on sports medicine and shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Westerheide’s clinical focus includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic treatment of athletic and active individuals, with particular expertise in shoulder arthroscopy and knee ACL reconstruction. He also performs hip arthroscopy, tailoring treatment plans to support a safe return to work, sport, and daily activities. Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is committed to evidence-based care and patient education. He is a member of professional organizations including the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

V. Brandon Thompson, M.D., is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician with advanced expertise in electrodiagnostic medicine and sports medicine. He helps patients with musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions regain function, reduce pain, and return safely to work, sport, and daily activities. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and he frequently performs and interprets EMG and nerve conduction studies to evaluate conditions affecting peripheral nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junctions. Dr. Thompson earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed internship training at Riverside Methodist Hospital and then pursued residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University Hospitals. His clinical approach emphasizes precise diagnosis, individualized rehabilitation planning, and coordinated care that aligns treatment with each patient’s goals. Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health Partners. He has also been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor through Orthopedic One.

John Andrew Johansen, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with a clinical focus on shoulder and elbow conditions. He provides comprehensive evaluation and surgical care for patients with injuries and degenerative disorders affecting the upper extremity, emphasizing evidence-based treatment planning and individualized recovery goals. Dr. Johansen is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health Partners and practices with Orthopedic One, offering care across multiple clinical settings in Central Ohio. He earned his medical education at the University of Cincinnati and completed orthopedic residency training at Georgetown University Hospital. He pursued advanced fellowship training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, further developing specialized expertise in complex shoulder and elbow pathology. Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Johansen is committed to helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and return safely to work, sport, and daily activities. His approach prioritizes clear communication, shared decision-making, and coordinated care from diagnosis through rehabilitation.

Dr. Robert A. Martin is an orthopaedic surgery physician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. He provides comprehensive orthopaedic care with clinical interests that include sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, rotator cuff care, and knee replacement. Dr. Martin earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed advanced postgraduate training through an internship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, residency training at Washington University School of Medicine, and fellowship training with Orthopaedic Research of Virginia. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Martin has contributed to orthopaedic leadership and education. He has previously served as chairman of an orthopaedic department and has participated in hospital medical and surgical administrative committees. He is also involved in graduate medical education as faculty in an orthopaedic training program. Dr. Martin’s background includes experience in sports medicine settings, including service in professional and community athletic organizations. He is a member of the Ohio Orthopaedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Jonathan B. Feibel, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care. Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Feibel focuses on the evaluation and surgical treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the foot and ankle, with additional clinical emphasis in wound care. His expertise includes bunions, complex foot and ankle deformities, diabetic foot conditions, and sports-related foot and ankle injuries, helping patients restore function and return to daily activities safely. Dr. Feibel earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Mount Carmel Health System and advanced fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is a member of the Department of Orthopaedics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and serves as faculty in a sports medicine fellowship program, reflecting a commitment to education and collaborative, evidence-based care. Dr. Feibel is also affiliated with the OhioHealth Clinically Integrated Network and is known for a patient-centered approach that emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful treatment planning, and individualized surgical and nonsurgical options.