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Biography: Keshia N. Torres-Shafer, MD graduated from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She also received a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Wright State University. During her residency she was awarded the Wright State University Departmentof ObGyn Excellence in Research Award, the Five Rivers Women's Health Center Clinic Resident award, and was selected for the Miami Valley Hospital Resident Wall of Excellence. Dr. Torres-Shafer specializes in obgyn and has a special interest in high risk obstetrics. She is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Torres-Shafer is certified in OB/GYN by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and isa member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Care Philosophy: I take pride in providing my patients with individualized, patient-centered care. I believe every woman has unique needs and goals, and our care team works to provide a full range of OBGYN healthcare to serve those varied needs. Pregnancy and birth are very special events in the lives of women. I believe that this experience is unique for each woman. I see my role as supportive of the woman and her family, understanding that ultimately the experience of pregnancy and birth belongs to them. Our team serves families as guides during this natural process. We feel privileged to participate in this journey. I am also happy to assist patients with menstrual issues, fertility, family planning, hormonal concerns, pelvic pain, infections, as well as general health maintenance screenings. I focus on patient education whenever possible. My goal is to provide patients with complete and clear information, which in turn will allow active participation in the decisions and plans of treatment.

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: Elizabeth R. Swartzwelder-Cozad, MD graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Wright State University. Dr. Swartzwelder-Cozad is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association. She is board certified in family medicine.

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.

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

Biography: Angela Kohnen, MD is a graduate of the University of Dayton and the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at the University of Cincinnati/Franciscan Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Kohnen is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Kohnen has been with Beavercreek Family Physicians since 1997.

Biography: Warren Ljungren, MD is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton. He is certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Ljungren has a special interest in sports medicine. Dr. Ljungren has been with Beavercreek Family Medicine since its foundation in 1987.

Biography: Joel Wehrmeyer, MD earned his medical degree from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency from St. Louis Children's Hospital. Dr. Wehrmeyer is certified in pediatrics and has been practicing in southwest Ohio since 2006 and joined Premier Health Pediatrics -Huber Heights in 2009.

Biography: Leesa A. Kaufman, MD received her medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa in 1998. She completed her OB/GYN residency at the same location.

Care Philosophy: I love helping patients set their goals and achieve them. I see our relationship as a partnership were we can work and make decisions together leading to improved health.

Biography: Anessa Alappatt, MD is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at Indiana University's Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alappatt is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She has been with Fairborn Medical Center and Premier Physician Network since January 2008.

Biography: Yangshu Linda Pan, MD is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. She completed her gynecology and obstetrics residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD where she served as the Equity Chief Resident.

Biography: Richard Surowiec, MD received his medical degree from Saint Louis University in 2006. Dr. Surowiec completed a combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency from Wright State University in 2010. Dr. Surowiec is board certified in internal medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Schulz is a family medicine physician who emphasizes high quality, patient-centered care. He treats patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors, and enjoys caring for multi-generational families. With a focus on compassionate care, Dr. Schulz treats a wide range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, high blood pressure, and more. He also sees patients for sudden onset (acute) conditions, such as colds, flu, earaches, and minor injurie

Biography: Julie Larson, MD is a graduate of Carroll College and the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Utah at Salt Lake City. Dr. Larson is certified in family practice and geriatrics by the American Board of Family Physicians. She has a special interest in women's health and geriatrics. Dr. Larson has been with Premier Health Family Care -North since 2002.