FACULTY
Michelle Taylor, MD, FAAFP
(She/Her):
PRogram Director
Dr. Taylor is grateful to be program director of such an amazing program! She loves working with such a talented, diverse team of faculty and residents. She has a passion for holistic community-based family medicine and is excited to continue to grow the program’s community focus and impact on health equity. She grew up in Hilliard, Ohio, attended The Ohio State University for undergrad, then medical school at the University of Cincinnati. She joined OhioHealth in 2014, completing her residency at Riverside Methodist, serving as chief resident. After residency, she was founding faculty at Dublin Family Medicine Residency and served as APD and Medical Director. She joined our DHFM family in January 2024. She also has served as volunteer faculty for OUHCOM’s Rural and Urban Scholars Program since 2017. She holds additional board certifications in Lifestyle Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Health and Wellness Coaching, and completed the AAFP Leading Physician Well-Being course. She has many interests in medicine including belonging and inclusion, leadership development, well-being, and nutrition. Outside of medicine, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Kyle, children Iris and Nolan, going to the zoo, planning family activities and trips, and leading a Brownie and Daisy Scout troop.
Matt Johnston, DO (he/him):
Associate PROGRAM DIRECTOR & Medical Director
Dr. Johnston is very passionate about resident education! He seamlessly transitioned into a full-time faculty role after serving as a community preceptor and practicing FM in Circleville, OH. He attended OUHCOM and trained at Firelands Regional Medical Center for residency. He supports resident didactics and shares vast knowledge about geriatric care, rural medicine and social determinants of health.
Alexandra McKenna, DO (she/her):
Associate PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dr. McKenna attended medical school at OUHCOM and her residency here at Doctors Hospital Family Medicine (Class of 2018). She worked in private practice with OhioHealth Physician Group before returning to academic medicine. Dr. McKenna has an interest in health equity work. She supports the Doctors Hospital Community Care clinic which provides walk-in primary care services with a focus on social drivers of health and primary care linkage for underserved and vulnerable populations. In addition, she enjoys faculty development focused on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, chasing after two children, working on home improvement projects, cooking and traveling.
Frances Comer, DO (she/her):
Pediatric & Sports Medicine Core Faculty
Dr. Comer is our lead in providing general pediatric care, pediatric OMT and sports medicine care in our office. Dr. Comer attended OUHCOM and completed residency through Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH). She completed her sports medicine fellowship through NCH while concurrently practicing general pediatrics and pediatric OMT. Her medical interests include pediatrics and sports medicine, but specifically, OMT, breastfeeding medicine, pediatric preventative care, and musculoskeletal injuries. She enjoys running, strength training, yoga, Disney, spending time with family and friends, cheering on Cleveland sports teams and the WVU Mountaineers!
Ashley Cremona-Simmons, DO (She/her):
Core Faculty & Inclusion Champion
Dr. Cremona-Simmons originally from Maryland has made the Buckeye State her home. She obtained both her BA in Public Health and MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. She completed her undergraduate medical education at OUHCOM and residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is passionate about academic medicine, Women's Health, combating health inequities, inclusion and belonging initiatives, and increasing URM representation in medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, DIY home projects, and cooking.
Carrie Gray, DO (SHE/HER):
Core Faculty
Dr. Gray is excited to move home and join the Doctors Family Medicine Residency family. Born and raised in southern Ohio, she completed her medical education at OUHCOM and then went on to complete a military internship at Naval Hospital Pensacola. She completed her residency in family medicine at University of South Alabama Medical Center and went on to serve for 4 years in the US Navy as a primary care physician. Afterward, she took on a role as Associate Program Director at South Baldwin Family Medicine Residency program in Foley, Alabama. She completed a fellowship in faculty development through the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill that really curated and solidified her love for teaching. She is passionate about women's healthcare, advocacy for veterans, lifelong learning, and creating patient centered environments focused on shared decision making. Outside of medicine, she loves staying active, going on adventures with her family, board games, and playing tennis.
Molly Wilson, MD (SHE/her):
Inpatient Faculty & Community Care Co-Medical Director
Dr. Wilson graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in nursing in 1997. She practiced nursing in Oncology and Surgical Intensive Care for ten years. She graduated from Ross University Medical School and completed residency at OhioHealth Grant Family Medicine. After graduation from residency in 2016, she joined the faculty at Grant where she was very clinically active as a part of the inpatient service and obstetrics team. She transitioned to OhioHealth Doctors Family Medicine Residency in June 2022, where she has become a co-medical director of the Community Care Clinic and teaching faculty on the inpatient service.
She has always lived in Columbus and grew up on the east side in a family of eleven children. She has 2 adult children and 3 grandchildren. She is in a long-term relationship and really enjoys traveling with her partner, Michael. They also enjoy motorcycling together and spending time with their 3 dogs!
Andrew Eilerman, DO FACOFP (he/him):
DIRECTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC EDUCATION
Dr. Eilerman is a strong advocate for residents, patients, staff and faculty! He is passionate about teaching and uses a holistic approach to any situation! His medical interests include endocrinology and diabetes care, pediatrics, practice management and osteopathic treatment. He attended school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM) and completed residency at Doctors Hospital Family Medicine. He enjoys home improvement projects with his pediatrician wife Kim and acts as an 'entertainment liaison' for his 3 kids' softball/baseball games and Cub Scout adventures!
Andrew Faiella, Pharm-D, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacist
Andrew trained at The Ohio State University and subsequently completed a residency in Community Care Pharmacy Practice. Prior to joining our DHFM family, he was a Clinical Pharmacist at PrimaryOne Health. His clinical interests include diabetes, student education, and caring for the underserved. His personal hobbies include cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Tejal Patel, DO (she/her):
Faculty & INCLUSION CHAMPION
Dr. Patel serves on the Doctors Hospital Inclusion & Belonging Council and supports the Kaleidoscope curriculum. She attended OUHCOM and trained at Doctors Hospital Family Medicine. Medical interests include cultural medicine, student education, osteopathic community involvement, and community health. She and her husband are always looking for opportunities to experience the city’s ethnic restaurants. She also likes to run and watch movies.
Tori avina-heinl, MA, IMFT-S (SHE/HER):
director of behavioral sciences
Tori is the Director of Behavioral Sciences and an Independently Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her passion for psychology began in high school and led her to pursuing a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, San Diego Regional Campus. Tori has worked in various practice settings, supporting clients with mood disorders, psychosis, relationships, and overall well-being. Over time, she gained an interest and focus on well-being through stress reduction and education. She is particularly passionate about increasing well-being in the workplace which led her to OhioHealth. She enjoys painting, spending time with her cats, and is an avid Renaissance Festival fan.
Veronica Torres, MD (SHE/HER):
Core Faculty & Director of Inpatient Medicine
Dr. Torres received her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine in 2016 and completed her family medicine residency at UMass Chan Family Medicine Residency, in Worcester, MA, in 2019. She joined DHFM when she moved to Ohio in 2023. During her time in residency, she found a passion for medical education. Her medical interests include hospital medicine, women’s health, and LGTBQ+ care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, reading/listening to audiobooks, and exploring Columbus (especially the Metro Parks).
Dana Lee, MD (THey/them):
Core Faculty
Dr. Lee grew up in the Cleveland area, graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine, completed residency with Grant Family Medicine, and returned to Ohio State to polish off a fellowship in primary care ultrasound. Their additional medical interests include quality care of underserved and minority populations, care of gender and sexual minorities, inpatient medicine, community care, and procedural care. In their free time, they enjoy caring for their family, meeting as many neighborhood cats and dogs as possible, getting winded from Crossfit, judging restaurants, playing board games, learning improv, and volunteering.
Program Coordinator
Our program coordinator (known as a program consultant at OhioHealth) is the key administrative person who keeps our program running smoothly!
Meg ConoveR, MSc (SHE/HER)
Meg was introduced to Graduate Medical Education in 2023 after completing her MSc in Sociological Research at the University of Manchester. Before that she lived and worked on a hospital ship, the Africa Mercy; docked mostly in Dakar, Senegal and Tenerife, Spain. Meg has an interest in data analytics and process improvement, so give her a spreadsheet and she'll be a happy camper. Outside of work, Meg enjoys hiking, farmers markets and adventuring to new places outdoors. She brings her cat, Merlin, on her adventures every chance she has and is trying her hand at building a cat jungle gym.
COMMUNITY PRECEPTORS
Community preceptors are physicians who spend some of their week supervising and educating residents in clinic. They all bring unique experience and perspectives to our program!
Jessica Carney, MD (she/her)
- Employed full-time with OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians
- Brings previous experience as Assistant Director/faculty at Mount Carmel
Alex TSAI, DO (HE/HIM)
- Works full-time with Central Ohio Primary Care
- Shares much experience and sheds light on strategies to deliver cost effective care
Amanda Stover, DO (she/her)
- Works full-time with Central Ohio Primary Care
- Empowers residents to care for multiple chronic disease states simultaneously
Amina Joyner, DO (she/her)
- Brings experience from her employment with OhioHealth WorkHealth
- OU-HCOM grad
Garret Gilmore, DO (HE/HIM)
- Employed full time with OhioHealth
- Giving lectures to residents since 2018, enjoys teaching about “non-medical topics."
Alan David, MD (HE/HIM)
- “Old but experienced”
- He told me to write that, promise.
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