Baptist Welcomes New Physicians
LOUISVILLE Aurora Cruz, MD, a specialist in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, has joined Baptist Health Medical Group.
Cruz is a fellowship trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon who uses both traditional and minimally invasive techniques to treat vascular disorders of the brain and spine, including stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, aneurysms, vascular malformations, and carotid artery stenosis.
Cruz earned a distinction in service and in the arts and humanities University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and completed her neurosurgery residency at the University of Louisville, where she earned several honors, including Resident of the Year.
She was also a member of the Neuroendovascular Surgery CAST fellowship at Geisinger Neuroscience Institute. Cruz is certified in advanced and basic cardiac life support.
Jacob Meredith, DO, has joined Baptist Health to help patients identify and better manage mental and behavioral health concerns. Some of his areas of focus include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Meredith is certified in NeuroStar® transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and advanced cardiac life support. His professional training was at the University of Pikeville
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine with a psychiatry residency at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
Meredith is accepting new patients ages 13 and older. To schedule an appointment, call 502.928.1260 or visit Baptist Health Medical Group Behavioral Health, 6420 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 195, Louisville, KY 40205.
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group Welcomes New Surgeon
LEXINGTON CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Surgery welcomes Helena Do, DO, to its team of health care providers. Do earned her BS in biological sciences from
the University of California, Irvine, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Kentucky in Bowling Green.
CHI Saint Joseph Health Welcomes New Pulmonologist & Critical Care Specialist
LEXINGTON CHI Saint Joseph Health – Pulmonology & Critical Care in Lexington is pleased to welcome Emhemmid Karem, MD, to its team of health care providers. Karem’s passion for medicine began in childhood, inspired by the care he received from doctors and their impact on his life.
Karem earned his medical degree from the University of Tripoli in Libya in 2008. He completed his internal medicine residency and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.
Karem specializes in pulmonology and critical care, providing inpatient and outpatient care to his patients. His training in Huntington, West Virginia, gave him experience with a patient base similar to that in Kentucky, influencing his decision to practice in the region. Karem brings extensive experience in treating patients with conditions related to black lung, a significant health concern in eastern Kentucky due to its history of coal mining.
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group Welcomes New Oncologist
BARDSTOWN CHI Saint Joseph Health – Cancer Care Center in Bardstown welcomes Patrick Williams, MD, to its team of health care providers.
William s brings 26 years of oncology experience to the Cancer Care team, gained from international exposure.
Williams earned his BS in microbiology and immunology with a minor in chemistry, graduating with honors from the University of Arizona. He then pursued his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine.
Lexington Clinic Welcomes Three New Physicians
LEXINGTON Lexington Clinic welcomed three new physicians to its family medicine, gynecology, and internal medicine specialties.
Elizabeth Case, MD, is a board certified member of the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a certified NAMS provider. Case graduated from the UK College of Medicine and completed an internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Case has more than 20 years of experience in gynecology and obstetrics. Benjamin McKenzie, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and
provides services in primary and preventive care to adult patients. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
John S. Reece, MD, is board certified in family medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Reece is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and has more than 40 years of experience in family medicine. Reece practices at Jessamine Medical and Diagnostics Center.
Lexington Clinic Physician Moderates International HISA Presentation
LEXINGTON Orthopedic surgeon Peter Hester, MD, moderated a presentation at the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) prestigious International Jockey Concussion, Safety
and Wellness Conference on October 10, 2024, in Lexington.
HISA creates and regulates integrity and safety rules for Thoroughbred racing across the United States and is overseen by the Federal Trade Commission.
In addition to being a Lexington Clinic physician since 2002, Hester is HISA’s national medical director and is responsible for improving jockey health and welfare, minimizing their risk of injury,
and helping athletes source healthcare insurance.
HISA’s conference is in partnership with the Jockeys’ Guild and featured industry and medical professionals from around the world to discuss safety and best practices within the horseracing industry.
Hester moderated the presentation, titled “How Equestrian and Other Sports Can Work Together on Concussion Prevention and Management,” before an international audience of attendees and participants.
Harrison Memorial Hospital Welcomes Nicholas Wiley, MHA, FACHE, as New Chief Operating Officer
CYNTHIANA Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH) announced that Nicholas “Nick” Wiley, MHA, FACHE, has accepted the position of chief operating officer.
Wiley brings with him more than 17 years of healthcare experience in administration. He earned an MHA from the University of Phoenix and a BS in international economics from the University of Kentucky.
His career includes roles such as executive director at Baptist Health Lexington/Baptist Health Hamburg, director of medical staff services at Baptist Health Lexington, patient advocate coordinator for patient experience at Baptist Health Lexington, emergency department patient access supervisor at Saint Joseph Hospital, and patient food and nutrition supervisor at Baptist
Health Lexington.
At HMH, Wiley will oversee engineering and plant operations and support services, which includes dietary, environmental services, and rehabilitation services, in addition to supervising respiratory therapy, radiology, and laboratory.
Wiley is a member of the Commerce Lexington Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass and board member for the March of Dimes Market.