FACULTY
Michelle Taylor, MD, FAAFP
(She/Her):
PRogram Director
Dr. Taylor is excited to join the DHFM family! She is most excited to work with such an amazing diverse team of faculty and residents, and to continue to grow the program’s community focus and impact. She joined our team in January 2024, after previously serving as APD and founding faculty at Dublin Family Medicine. She grew up in Hilliard, OH, and completed her medical school training at University of Cincinnati, then residency at Riverside Family Medicine. She holds additional board certifications in Lifestyle Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Her other medical interests also include physician well-being, leadership, DEI, and she considers herself a lifelong learner in osteopathic medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Kyle, and 2 children, Iris and Nolan, going to the zoo, and leading a Daisy Scout troop.
Matt Johnston, DO (he/him):
Associate PROGRAM 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 Circeville, 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 is proud to be faculty and alumna of DHFM. She has enjoyed working with the patients of DHFP and Doctors Hospital since her intern year. Dr. McKenna loves working with resident and faculty leadership to advance the program. She attended medical school at OUHCOM. Her interests include population health, academic medicine, preventative care and chronic disease management. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, raising two children, working on home improvement projects, cooking and traveling.
Frances Comer, DO (she/her):
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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 as a pediatrician and OMT provider. Her medical interests include pediatrics and sports medicine, but specifically, OMT, breastfeeding medicine, nutrition, physical activity, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. 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):
Assistant Program Director
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, DEI initiatives and increasing URM representation in medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, DIY home projects, and cooking .
Andrew Eilerman, DO FACOFP (he/him):
ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR/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. 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 educations, and caring for the underserved. His personal hobbies include cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Tejal Patel, DO (she/her):
ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR / INCLUSION CHAMPION
Dr. Patel serves on the Doctors Hospital Diversity & Inclusion Council and supports the Healthcare Disparities lectures for didactics. She attended OUHCOM and trained at Doctors. 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.
Jill Porter, DO FACOFP (she/her):
ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR /MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF OHIOHEALTH’S COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Dr. Porter is our wellness champion! She trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and completed her residency at Doctors. She is interested in practice administration and operations, wellness and prevention through fitness/exercise and nutrition, gynecology and women’s health, and wilderness medicine. She also enjoys trail running, tennis, travel, and learning new ways of mindfulness!
Molly Wilson, MD (SHE/her):
Assistant program director
Dr. Wilson graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor Degree in Nursing in 1997. She practiced nursing in Oncology and Surgical Intensive Care for ten years. She graduated from Ross University with MD 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 team as well as the obstetrics team. She transitioned to OhioHealth Doctors Family Medicine Residency in June 2022 looking for a new horizon with the ability to focus on work/life balance.
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 enjoy their 3 dogs!
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)
Assistant program director
Dr. Torres received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Rice University in Houston, TX, with a minor in anthropology. She 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. 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, and exploring Columbus.
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
Miriam Garcellano, DO (she/her)
- Works full-time with Central Ohio Primary Care
- Brings experience from previous positions as Associate Director/faculty at Ohio State University as well as former hospice director
Amanda Stover, DO (she/her)
- Works full-time with Central Ohio Primary Care
- Empowers residents to care for multiple chronic disease states simultaneously
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