Meet Our Caregivers: Atticus Lum, PA-C
Erlanger Urology Improving Patients’ Lives Atticus Lum was drawn to the medical field by his desire to help others. Now, Lum gets to improve patients’ lives as a physician associate in the underserved area of men’s health. “Many of our patients have either seen multiple providers who have not been able to address their problems, […]
Meet Our Caregivers: Amanda Joliet, MSN, FNP-C
Erlanger Primary Care – Cleveland Caring for the Whole After working for seven years as a registered nurse in an emergency room, Amanda Joliet realized that she was being drawn to primary care medicine. “I became interested in the puzzling diagnoses my patients would have as a registered nurse,” Joliet says. “I wanted to know […]
Meet Our Caregivers: Melissa Rief
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee Live at Home Providing Quality Care For 16 years, Melissa Rief has been providing personalized care to the residents at Ascension Living. Now, for the past seven months, she has expanded her duties as the regional executive director. “Each day brings new opportunities, rewards, and challenges,” shares Rief. “These challenges […]
Meet Our Caregivers: Josh Ooten, DPT
Erlanger Physical Therapy Forging a Connection The unique nature of physical therapy allows health professionals to spend plenty of dedicated time with their patients. “I get to connect with people, learn their story, figure out what motivates them, and help them form a plan to get back to sports or other daily activities,” says Josh […]
Meet Our Caregivers: Lori Pierce
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Collegedale Taking Time to Care Lori Pierce has always been driven by her passion for caring for other people. Even in high school, Pierce knew that she wanted to be a caregiver. “I love that I get to help people and that I continue to learn […]
Meet Our Caregivers: Ruth Kennedy
Erlanger Neurology Giving Hope and Relief As someone who had personally suffered with migraines her whole life, Ruth Kennedy is passionate about educating her patients and giving them hope for a migraine-free life. “Migraines are frustrating because they’re invisible and have been stigmatized/ignored for so long,” Kennedy says. “But we’re finally getting more research, new […]
Meet Our Doctors: Dr. Robert Rudd, MD
Erlanger Pulmonology and Critical Care Maximizing Positive Impact Respect and relatability set apart Dr. Robert Rudd’s practice of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. His ability to connect with patients and implement meaningful plans allows him to maximize positive results for his patients. “No matter who is in front of me, I am able to […]
Meet Our Doctors: Dr. Matthew Rose, MD
Erlanger at Volkswagen Drive Upholding Patient Trust Trust is paramount to Dr. Matthew Rose’s approach to family medicine. Whether Dr. Rose is performing an in-office procedure or discussing a new treatment plan, his patients’ concerns and needs are his top priority. “One of my main strengths is matching a patient’s primary care needs with their […]
Meet Our Doctors: Dr. Zynia Pua, MD
Erlanger Primary Care – Ringgold Supporting Informed Decisions Since 2007, Dr. Zynia Pua has been an informative voice of hope and healing for families of all kinds. Inspired to support her patients’ needs with close attention and care, Dr. Pua shares that her happiest professional moments are when she can truly connect with patients and […]
Meet Our Doctors: Dr. Samuel Igbinedion, MD
Erlanger Gastroenterology Putting Patients First Dr. Samuel Igbinedion puts patients first. Ready with a listening and empathetic ear, he ensures that his patients’ concerns and questions are always met with understanding and care. “I love the ability to impact everyday lives positively using my God-given gifts and abilities,” he shares, explaining what led him to […]
