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Dr. Rafid Fadul is an internal medicine physician with subspecialty expertise in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, he provides hospital-based care for patients with complex respiratory illness and critical conditions, with clinical interests that include pleural disease. Dr. Fadul earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed Pulmonary/Critical Care training at Cleveland Clinic. He also holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, reflecting a commitment to combining clinical excellence with leadership and operational insight. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Fadul has held senior medical leadership roles. He has served as Director of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Blanchard Valley Health System and has been involved in oversight of pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory therapy services. He has also led as a chief medical officer in healthcare organizations and is a co-founder and leader in a healthcare software platform company, advising on digital health innovation. Dr. Fadul is a published author in major medical journals, with contributions to pulmonary and interventional pulmonology literature.

Michael Biscaro, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in Ohio with experience spanning clinical care, forensic psychology, and behavioral health leadership. He has served as Chief of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, helping support comprehensive services for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Biscaro is also associated with the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in a forensic psychology capacity. His work has included court-related psychological evaluations such as competency and sanity assessments, along with expert testimony in Ohio proceedings. In addition, he has provided consulting services with the Akron Psycho-Diagnostic Clinic. Committed to education and system-level improvement, Dr. Biscaro has presented on veteran-related behavioral health topics, including PTSD, TBI/polytrauma, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and best practices in screening, assessment, and referral. He attended Xavier University and maintains active professional credentialing to support coordinated care, including eligibility to order or refer services for Medicare beneficiaries. Across roles, Dr. Biscaro is recognized for thoughtful, evidence-informed evaluation and a focus on practical, patient-centered recommendations.

Kim L. Stearns, MD, is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery, with additional expertise in sports medicine. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is part of the Cleveland Clinic medical staff. Dr. Stearns earned his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (now Northeast Ohio Medical University). He completed postgraduate training with an internship at Cleveland Clinic, followed by orthopaedic surgery residency training at Cleveland Clinic and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. He further advanced his subspecialty training through a fellowship at the University of California San Diego Medical Center. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Stearns contributes to education as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Northeast Ohio Medical University and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He is also involved in research collaboration through Cleveland Clinic’s Adult Joint Reconstruction Research program. Dr. Stearns serves as a team orthopaedic surgeon for the Cleveland Guardians and as Head Team Physician for the Lake County Captains. In alignment with institutional transparency standards, he also maintains publicly disclosed industry relationships related to professional consulting and speaking activities.

Michael Harris, MD, is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with additional board certification in Pain Medicine. He cares for adult patients and focuses on restoring function, reducing pain, and improving quality of life through comprehensive, non-surgical rehabilitation and pain management strategies. Dr. Harris’s clinical interests include back pain, chronic low back pain, degenerative spine conditions, and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management. He partners with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that emphasize functional goals, evidence-based therapies, and long-term self-management. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate and completed an internal medicine internship at Long Island College Hospital. He then trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ–New Jersey Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Harris serves as an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He practices at multiple MetroHealth outpatient locations in the Cleveland area, helping patients access coordinated rehabilitation care across settings.

Michael W. Keith, MD, is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Cleveland, Ohio, with a clinical focus on conditions and injuries affecting the hand and upper extremity. He is affiliated with The MetroHealth System and is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Keith earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed postgraduate training in surgery at Yale–New Haven Medical Center, followed by orthopaedic surgery residency training at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He pursued advanced fellowship training in hand surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Keith’s clinical and research interests include hand surgery for patients with spinal cord injury, upper extremity reconstruction and recovery from paralysis, and the use of upper extremity prosthetics and functional neuromuscular stimulation to improve function. He also serves as a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University and contributes to physician education as faculty in the Cleveland Combined Hand Fellowship. His work reflects a commitment to restoring upper-limb function through specialized surgical care and advanced reconstructive approaches.

Joseph B. Scarcella, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon and staff surgeon in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care with clinical interests that include total hip and knee replacement, including partial knee replacement, as well as general hand surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. His approach emphasizes careful evaluation, evidence-based surgical and nonsurgical options, and individualized treatment planning to help patients return to function safely. Dr. Scarcella brings a distinctive multidisciplinary background to orthopaedic care. He earned undergraduate degrees in Biology and Civil Engineering from Cleveland State University and the Fenn College of Engineering, followed by an M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of Akron, before completing medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Cleveland and has served patients in both private practice and an academic health system setting. Committed to community and sports medicine, he has served as a team physician for local high schools and has also worked as an assistant physician with a professional baseball organization. He is a member of leading professional organizations, including the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Cleveland Orthopedic Society, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Snigdha Ancha, MD, is a physician specializing in Pain Medicine with a background in anesthesiology. She provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of pain conditions, with particular focus on neuropathic pain, cancer-related pain, chronic refractory pain syndromes, spine-related pain, cervicogenic headaches, and pain associated with nerve damage. Dr. Ancha emphasizes a multimodal, individualized approach that may include interventional procedures as well as coordinated, conservative therapies to help patients improve function and quality of life. Dr. Ancha earned her medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER). She completed an internal medicine internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center, followed by an anesthesiology residency at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital. She then pursued fellowship training in Pain Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Ancha is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. In practice, she offers interventional pain services such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks and ablations, sacroiliac joint injections and ablations, kyphoplasty, nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulation trials and implants. She sees adult and older adult patients and is fluent in English, Telugu, and Hindi.

Paul Grooff, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist with subspecialty expertise in musculoskeletal imaging. He serves as a Musculoskeletal Staff Physician in eRadiology at Cleveland Clinic, where he interprets a wide range of musculoskeletal studies and supports clinical decision-making for patients with bone, joint, and soft-tissue conditions. His clinical interests include musculoskeletal radiology and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with a focus on delivering clear, clinically actionable interpretations that help guide patient care. Dr. Grooff completed his undergraduate education at Dartmouth College and earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in diagnostic radiology and pursued fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Grooff has contributed to peer-reviewed radiology literature, including publications related to musculoskeletal MRI and radiology decision support. He is a member of professional organizations such as the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the Society of Skeletal Radiology, and the Radiological Society of North America. He sees children, adolescents, and adults and practices in English.

Claude Steriade, MD, is a neurologist and epileptologist who cares for adults with epilepsy, including complex and drug-resistant seizure disorders. At NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Dr. Steriade evaluates and treats patients across the spectrum of epilepsy, with particular expertise in seizures with confirmed or suspected autoimmune causes. Her clinical and research interests include autoimmune neurologic conditions that may present with seizures as well as associated changes in cognition, mood, and personality. Dr. Steriade is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She completed medical training at McGill University, followed by neurology residency training at the University of Toronto, and advanced fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology, EEG, and epilepsy. Board certified in neurology and epilepsy, Dr. Steriade also leads an epilepsy research program supported by federal and other grant funding, focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune causes of seizures. Her work also explores the interface between the gut microbiome and seizures through collaborative research. In addition, she helps direct epilepsy clinical trials and serves as a principal investigator on studies aimed at advancing therapeutic options for people living with epilepsy.

Olapeju Olasokan, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician affiliated with Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She provides comprehensive care for adult patients, with an emphasis on preventive health, chronic disease management, and coordinating care across specialties to support long-term wellness. Dr. Olasokan earned her medical degree from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University and completed her internal medicine residency training at University Hospital & Medical Center. Her clinical background is complemented by scholarly engagement, including authorship in the peer-reviewed medical literature. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Olasokan brings a strong interest in healthcare leadership and organizational effectiveness. She has completed education in Organizational Leadership at Western Governors University and describes professional experience that spans both patient care and healthcare executive work. She also offers non-clinical professional services such as executive coaching, healthcare consulting, leadership development, and career development coaching. This blend of clinical expertise and leadership focus supports her commitment to helping individuals and teams navigate healthcare with clarity, compassion, and high standards of care.