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Biography: Maria Thomas-John, MD is a graduate of the University of Dayton and of Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio. She completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at University of Cincinnati. Dr. Thomas-John is board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified in Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has special interests in rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, gout and osteoporosis. Dr. Thomas-John has been affiliated with Premier Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center since 2007.

Biography: Eric Fester, MD graduated from the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He attended medical school at The Uniformed Services University of Health Services in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Fester completed his internship at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, CA and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He completed an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Fester is a diplomate and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. Dr. Fester offers the newest cartilage restoration technique available, matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) cartilage transplant. MACI transplant, a two-step procedure using the patient's own cartilage, is most effective for active patients, from their teens to 50s.

Care Philosophy: Patient-driven health care. Focus on providing patients with all their options in treatment and helping them find one that fits best with their lifestyle.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Jamesis a graduate of the University of Dayton and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency training at Trihealth Bethesda. Dr James completed his fellowship training in sports medicine through Trihealth Bethesda through which he also spent time with Beacon Orthopedics and sports teams from Xavier University, College of Mount St. Joseph, and Sycamore High school. Dr. James is board certified in family medicine with added qualification in sports medicine. He practices withPremier Orthopedics. Dr. James is Medical Director and team physician for University of Dayton Athletics. He is also Medical Director for the Miami Valley Hospital South sports medicine programs and is team physician for Centerville High School athletics. Dr. James' clinic practice focuses on non-operative orthopedic care for adolescents and adults, as well as the full spectrum of sports medicine needs. Dr. James has training in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnosis as well as use for needle and procedural guidance. Along with ultrasound, Dr. James has special interest in orthobiologic injections such as prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and stem cell procedures. Dr. James also offers TenJet minimally invasive tenotomy procedures for chronic tendon pain. Dr. James is a Credentialed ImPACT® Consultant trained in treating concussions as well as administering and interpreting theImPACT® test.Dr. Jamesparticipates in Premier Health'sRunningMedicine and Performance Program.He can help you get back torunningafter an injury and on the path to optimized performance.

Biography: Pam Werner, MD is a graduate of Wright State University and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Dr. Werner is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has been with Premier Health Primary Care - Brown Street, previously known as Miami Valley Primary Care, since February 2003.

Biography: Terez Metry, MD is a graduate of Zagazig University in Egypt. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine at St. Mary's in Rochester, New York and her residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Metry is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has special interest in Women's Health and Diabetes. Dr. Metry has been associated with Premier Physician Network since 1996.

Biography: Anoopa Hodges, DO has shared her expertise in managing acute and chronic illness in the adult population, including geriatrics, since 2004. Dr. Hodges has focused on preventative care medicine in a personal and friendly atmosphere since 2009. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, she is able to perform manipulative treatment as well. As a Primary Care Physician, she oversees all aspects of a patient's care and refers to specialists when necessary. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Kasinec places a high priority on providing wellness strategies, disease prevention, health education and risk assessments at all stages of life.