FACULTY
Michelle Taylor, MD, FAAFP
(She/Her):
PRogram Director
Dr. Taylor is grateful to be program director of such an amazing family medicine program! She loves working with such a talented, inclusive, and supportive team of residents, faculty, and staff. She has a passion for holistic community-based family medicine and loves our programs’ community focus and impact on health equity. She grew up in Hilliard, Ohio, close to Doctors Hospital. She 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, serving as chief resident. After her residency, she was founding faculty at Dublin Family Medicine Residency and served as APD and Medical Director. She has led our program since 2024. She also serves 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 certification. She has many additional professional interests, including but not limited to health equity, inclusion and belonging, evidence based medicine, faculty development, and mindfulness. Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Kyle, children Iris and Nolan, practicing yoga and pilates, trying new vegetarian food, 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. Dr. McKenna enjoys the challenges and innovations that come with working in a residency setting. Her work focuses on creating supportive and collaborative learning environments. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, chasing after two children, working on home improvement projects, reading, 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, and cheering on Cleveland sports teams and the WVU Mountaineers!
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):
Community Care Co-Medical Director & CORE FACULTY
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!
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.
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.
Justin Stumph, DO
(HE/HIM): Sports medicine Faculty
Dr. Stumph leads the sports medicine clinic and rotation at the DHFM residency program while working primarily with the OhioHealth Sports Medicine and Primary Care group. He attended OUHCOM for medical school followed by family medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic and sports medicine fellowship at University of Colorado. His medical interests include care of musculoskeletal injuries, diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, concussion care, and preventative health. He is also passionate about medical education, serving as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of medicine he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, exercising & golfing.
JOY WALTON, MD (SHE/HER): CORE FACULTY
Dr. Walton is no stranger to Ohio. She grew up in Columbus and attended The Ohio State University for undergrad and medical school. After completing her IM-Peds residency at the University of Rochester in 2011, she eventually found her way back home. Dr. Walton worked for a decade as a complex care pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an HMS hospitalist at Dublin/Grady. She saw the light of medical education in 2023 where she served as an APD for the IM residency at Doctors, overseeing the quality improvement curriculum. Dr Walton also helped to operationalize the Community Care clinic which opened in July 2024. She continues to serve as co Medical Director there part-time while also beginning a new chapter as PD for Medical Education Quality and Safety. She enjoys working with the FM residents in Community Care Clinic and on the Family Medicine Inpatient Service (FMIS).
Dr Walton has been married to her best friend Joe for 18 years. Together they have three children, Joseph, Naomi, and Lily
Together they love board games, Korean dramas, and traveling!
Christine Valenti, Psy.D. (She/Her): Director of Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Christine Valenti is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio University and her doctorate from Wright State University in 2012. She has provided therapy and behavioral health services in university counseling, private practice, correctional, and Veterans Affairs settings prior to joining DHFM in 2026.
Dr. Valenti is passionate about teaching behavioral health to residents and helping them integrate it into family medicine to provide compassionate, whole-person care. Her professional interests include understanding the connection between mental and physical health, trauma-informed care, and advocating for underserved populations.
A Cleveland native, she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs and can often be found traveling or reading a good book. She is excited to be part of the Doctors Hospital team!
MarciaJacobs, DO (She/her): osteopathic faculty
Dr. Jacobs earned her medical degree from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) and completed both her Family Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) residencies at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH. She currently practices with OhioHealth Physician Group in Obetz, where she provides patient-centered, gender-affirming primary care. Dr. Jacobs specializes in osteopathic manipulative medicine for patients of all ages, with particular interests in hypermobility, pregnancy, pediatrics, and complex medical conditions. She is committed to ensuring that every individual feels heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. Outside of medicine, Dr. Jacobs enjoys caring for plants, spending time with her cats, and planning events that bring people together. As a mother, she continues to embrace the rewarding challenge of balancing family life with her passion for caring for patients.
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
- Helps educate our residents on value-based care
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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