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Dr. Kenneth Manges, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in Ohio who provides psychological assessment and psychotherapy, with additional expertise in forensic psychology and vocational evaluation. His work includes litigation-related psychological and vocational evaluations and, when appropriate, expert testimony. Dr. Manges conducts a broad range of forensic and clinical assessments, including disability and independent medical examinations, competency-related evaluations, trauma and PTSD-focused evaluations, substance use evaluations, parenting and visitation evaluations, and fitness-for-duty assessments. Dr. Manges earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Maryland, following an MS in Psychology from Brooklyn College (City University of New York) and a BA in Psychology from Adelphi University. He has also contributed to professional education as an instructor in forensic psychology in a doctoral psychology program and as an instructor in psychology in a graduate program. He has reported diplomate credentials with several professional boards in vocational expertise, forensic examination, disability consulting, crisis management, and pain management, and has served in a leadership role with the American Board of Vocational Experts. Dr. Manges offers telehealth appointments and provides care in English.

John Francis Benedict, MD, is a urology physician with more than three decades of clinical experience caring for patients with a wide range of urinary and male reproductive health concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed urology residency training at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine. Dr. Benedict is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Benedict provides comprehensive urologic evaluation and treatment, with services that include common office-based procedures such as cystoscopy and vasectomy. He is known for a practical, patient-centered approach that emphasizes clear communication, individualized care plans, and thoughtful consideration of both medical and procedural options. He practices with The Christ Hospital Physicians in Urology/Christ Hospital Urological Associates and is affiliated with Select Specialty Cincinnati. Dr. Benedict provides care in English and works collaboratively with referring clinicians to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Ravi Ravinuthala, MD, is a gastroenterologist based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a clinical focus that includes hepatology and advanced liver disease care, including transplant-related hepatology. He completed medical school at Rangaraya Medical College (NTR University of Health Sciences), followed by residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital/Health. Dr. Ravinuthala is board certified in Gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition to providing comprehensive gastroenterology care, Dr. Ravinuthala has developed a dedicated interest in complex liver conditions and the coordinated, multidisciplinary management they often require. He has described helping establish and grow a hepatology service line during a long tenure with a gastroenterology practice organization. Dr. Ravinuthala also lists the professional designations MRCP and FAASLD. He is known for bringing extensive training and experience to the evaluation and treatment of digestive and liver disorders, with an emphasis on evidence-based care and thoughtful, patient-centered decision-making.

Dr. Velissarios Karacostas is a psychiatrist specializing in the care of children, adolescents, and adults. He earned his M.D. from Eastern Virginia Medical School and also completed a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics at The George Washington University. Dr. Karacostas completed residency training in Psychiatry at the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry and advanced fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine. He is board certified in Psychiatry as well as Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Karacostas provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and individualized treatment that may include psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, and thoughtfully managed psychopharmacology. His clinical interests include ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder. He has additional psychoanalytic training through the Topeka Institute for Psychoanalysis and the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute. His professional background includes work at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where he directed a psychiatric consultation-liaison service for medically hospitalized patients and provided consultation support to schools. He has also held an academic appointment as an Associate Clinical Professor and has supervised psychotherapy training for both adult and child psychiatry residents.

Angela Klimick Pereira, L.AC., also known as Gigi Pereira, is a licensed acupuncturist who provides integrative, patient-centered care. She is committed to whole-person healing, with an approach that considers the connection between body, mind, and spirit. In her practice, she prioritizes attentive listening and takes time to understand each patient’s individual story, tailoring acupuncture care to personal goals, concerns, and daily life. Ms. Pereira completed acupuncture training at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture and has additional education from the University of Phoenix and Universidade Gama Filho. She is professionally affiliated with the Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Ms. Pereira strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their care. Her focus on collaboration and individualized treatment helps patients engage actively in their wellbeing and pursue meaningful, sustainable improvements in health.

T. Toan Le, MD, is an orthopaedic trauma physician with UC Health and a Professor of Clinical in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He practices within the Division of Adult Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, caring for patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries and conditions requiring specialized orthopaedic expertise. Dr. Le earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, and completed his medical degree through the University of California. He pursued broad surgical training with an internship in the Department of Surgery at University Hospitals of Cleveland, followed by an Orthopaedic Surgery residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He then completed advanced fellowship training in Orthopaedic Traumatology at MetroHealth Medical Center. His additional postgraduate experiences include an AO International Fellowship in Freiberg, Germany, and a fellowship experience at Rush University in Chicago. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Le also contributes to the academic mission through teaching and scholarly work, including peer-reviewed publications in orthopaedic research.

Gary S. Robins, DMD, is a dentist with clinical expertise in orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMJ). He is board certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain and is recognized for a practice focus that emphasizes careful evaluation and evidence-based, patient-centered management of complex jaw and facial pain conditions. Dr. Robins earned his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Cincinnati in pharmacy. He has pursued extensive advanced training in his specialty area, completing more than 2,000 hours of continuing education focused on orofacial pain and TMD, including a 9-month mini-residency at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Orofacial Pain Center. Affiliated with the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Robins also contributes to scholarly work, with peer-reviewed publications that include topics related to TMJ/TMD evaluation. He is committed to helping patients understand the drivers of their symptoms and to developing individualized treatment plans aimed at improving comfort, function, and quality of life.

Myles Pensak, MD, is an otology and neurotology physician and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the State University of New York at Binghamton and received his medical degree from New York Medical College. His postgraduate training includes surgical internship and surgery training at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, an otolaryngology residency at Yale University School of Medicine, and fellowship training in otolaryngology and neurotology through The Ear Foundation and The Otolaryngology Group. Dr. Pensak is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and holds subspecialty certification in neurotology. Clinically, his interests focus on complex disorders of the ear and lateral skull base, including hearing loss, cochlear implantation, vestibular and balance disorders, acoustic neuromas, and skull base surgery. A longtime leader in academic medicine, he has served as chair of an academic otolaryngology department and held senior clinical enterprise leadership roles, including CEO of a physician practice organization and senior associate dean for clinical affairs. He has been recognized with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s Daniel Drake Medal and maintains active involvement in national professional societies within otolaryngology and neurotology.

Angela Stillwagon, DO, is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician specializing in comprehensive rehabilitation care aimed at improving function and quality of life. She is an Assistant Professor in the University of Cincinnati Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine and a member of the UC Neuroscience Institute’s Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team. Dr. Stillwagon provides rehabilitation-focused evaluation and management for individuals recovering from neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and a range of musculoskeletal injuries. Her clinical approach emphasizes individualized treatment planning, coordination of therapy services, and practical solutions to support mobility and independence. In outpatient practice, she commonly addresses bracing and durable medical equipment needs, wheelchair and prosthesis evaluations, and spasticity management, including botulinum toxin injections when appropriate. She may also incorporate diagnostic tools such as electromyography and ultrasound evaluation for select neuromuscular or joint concerns, and offers ultrasound-guided steroid injections for certain chronic pain conditions. Dr. Stillwagon earned her osteopathic medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Cincinnati.

David M. Megee, MD, is a plastic surgery physician with advanced expertise in hand and peripheral nerve surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand, reflecting focused training and experience in complex conditions affecting the upper extremity. Dr. Megee is fellowship-trained in microvascular reconstructive hand surgery and has a clinical emphasis on treating hand problems and challenging peripheral nerve injuries, including complex upper-extremity nerve conditions such as brachial plexus disorders. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Megee serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, contributing to academic medicine through teaching and collaboration within the Department of Surgery. Patients and referring clinicians value his specialized approach to restoring function and improving outcomes following injury or disease involving the hand, wrist, and nerves of the upper limb. Dr. Megee is licensed to practice in Ohio and Illinois.