Meet Our Caregivers – Benjamin Oliver, PA-C

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Erlanger Gastroenterology Providing Clarity to Patients When Benjamin Oliver was in college, one of his professors gave him a challenge – to set out on a career path that would stimulate him as a person and also help others. Years later, Oliver found himself as a physician assistant and has been serving the community for […]

Meet Our Caregivers – Ellen Vitorino

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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Collegedale Caring Through Cooking Growing up as a Brazilian-Italian, Ellen Vitorino was no stranger to the kitchen. With food being such an integral part of both cultures, Vitorino has been cooking for as long as she can remember. Her first job as a cook solidified her […]

Meet Our Caregivers – Beth Goodwin, CFNP

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Erlanger Gastroenterology Solving Complex Problems A typical day for Beth Goodwin, a nurse practitioner with Erlanger Gastroenterology, contains a lot of variety, but that’s part of what she loves most about her job. On an average day, Goodwin will see 10 to 16 patients, both new and established. While some patients may be visiting Goodwin to […]

Meet Our Doctors – Dr. Aduke Simpson

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Erlanger Community Health Center Partnering with Patients Although new to the Erlanger Health System family, Dr. Aduke Simpson has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology since 2012. “I chose this specialty because of the variety,” says Dr. Simpson. Not only does she get to care for patients who are in various life stages, but she also […]

Meet Our Doctors – Dr. Jeremiah Arnold

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Erlanger Community Health Center Championing Positivity Dr. Jeremiah Arnold has always been fascinated by the human body and how it works, so it’s no surprise that he eventually found his way to serve pediatric patients at Erlanger Community Health Center. After 11 years of schooling and preparation, Dr. Arnold has been practicing for a year […]

Meet Our Doctors – Dr. Julia Groce

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Erlanger Primary Care Fostering Holistic Health For Dr. Julia Groce, achieving optimal health is all about making small changes that can lead to big outcomes. “I love meeting new people, learning about their lives, and helping them improve or maintain their health so that they can keep doing what they love,” Groce says. Inspired by […]

Meet Our Doctors – Dr. Syed Ashan Rizvi

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Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Empowering Patients Practicing medicine for six years, Dr. Syed Ahsan Rizvi loves pediatric gastroenterology because he is able to help those who cannot advocate for themselves. “I love pediatrics because it is truly an honor and a privilege to work with children and their families,” he says. “It’s heartwarming to play […]

Meet Our Doctors – Dr. Joseph Oros

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger Enhancing the Team When Dr. Joseph Oros graduated from his fellowship in the summer of 2022, he set out to find an employer that would provide him access to a variety of patients and pathologies, all the while being a part of a top-notch team. A pediatric radiologist, Dr. Oros has […]

Beautifully You – Cara Hennings, MD, FAAD

Cara Hennings, MD, FAAD FOUR BRIDGES DERMATOLOGY & COSMETICS

Four Bridges Dermatology & Cosmetics Helping Patients Love Their Skin An early diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) led Dr. Cara Hennings to the field of dermatology when she was in medical school. She explains, “A dermatologist in my hometown did an overly aggressive surgery for my BCC, which resulted in a large scar. My […]

Meet Our Caregivers – Donald K. Brooks

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Erlanger Health System Giving his Very Best Donald Brooks has been working in a hospital setting since he was 17 years old. “I first worked in X-ray as a file clerk, then as a phlebotomist in the laboratory,” he explains. “While working all those years in the hospital, I was able to see what different […]

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