Joshua Bentley, MD, Joins Baptist Health
LOUISVILLE Joshua Bentley, MD, a family medicine specialist, has joined Baptist Health Medical Group. Bentley is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He trained at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and was a family medicine resident there.
Bentley’s services include everything from well visits and disease prevention to health maintenance and care for urgent conditions. He is accepting new patients at BHMG Primary Care, 1603 Stevens Ave., Louisville, KY 40205.
Baptist Health Medical Group Welcomes Sean Beattie, DO
LOUISVILLE A board-certified neurologist and fellowship trained in epilepsy, Beattie provides skilled and compassionate care. He treats patients with seizures and transient neurological spells, such as epilepsy and potential mimics that require advanced testing, i.e., continuous EEG monitoring.
Beattie specializes in drug resistant epilepsy and is trained in managing neuro-modulatory devices, such as vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, and deep brain stimulation for epilepsy.
Beattie completed professional training at the University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, served a neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and received a Master of Science in neuroscience from Tulane University.
His associations include the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society and American Osteopathic Association.
Beattie will practice at the Baptist Health Medical Group Neurology, 4003 Kresge Way, Suite 400, Louisville, KY.
Baptist Health Medical Group Welcomes Collin Henry, MD
LOUISVILLE Baptist Health Medical Group welcomes Collin Henry, MD, to its team of specialists, expanding access to high-quality digestive health care in Louisville.
Henry is board certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, and more, offering patients compassionate, patient-centered care.
Henry earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.
Henry is now accepting new patients at Baptist Health Medical Group Gastroenterology, located at 2400 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 350, Louisville, KY 40223.
Baptist Health Medical Group Welcomes Anthony Grzeda, MD
LOUISVILLE Baptist Health Medical Group welcomes Anthony Grzeda, MD, to its vascular surgery team in Louisville. Grzeda brings advanced training and expertise in treating a wide range of vascular disorders, including peripheral vascular diseases, aortic and thoracic aneurysms, vascular malformations, and cerebrovascular disease. Grzeda is board-certified in general surgery and dedicated to delivering patient-centered care. He is now accepting new patients and looks forward to helping individuals and families manage their vascular health. Grzeda received his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis. He did a general surgery residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine followed by a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association. Grzeda will practice with the Baptist Health Medical Group-Vascular Surgery at 4003 Kresge Way, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40207
Zachary Hagemeyer, DO, Joins Baptist Health Medical Group
LOUISVILLE Internal medicine specialist Zachary Hagemeyer, DO, has joined the Baptist Health team to offer services including everything from well visits and disease prevention to health maintenance and care for urgent conditions.
Hagemeyer completed his professional training at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis and was an internal medicine resident at the University of Louisville.
He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Kentucky Medical Association, and the Indiana Osteopathic Association. Hagemeyer is accepting new patients at Baptist Health Medical Group Primary Care, 2400 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 550, Louisville, KY 40223.
Owen Brown, MD, Has Joined Baptist Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
LOUISVILLE Owen Brown, MD, has joined the Baptist Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team to offer compassionate, patient-centered care. He specializes in a variety of surgical procedures, including breast, wound and nerve reconstruction; body contouring and liposuction after weight loss; facial aesthetic procedures and more.
Brown completed his professional training at the University of Michigan Medical School and was administrative chief resident at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, where he received the highest in-training examination score.
He is board-eligible for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is associated with the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Brown is accepting new patients at Baptist Health Medical Group Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 3950 Kresge Way, Suite 302, Louisville, KY 40207.
CommonSpirit Welcomes New Doctors to Saint Joseph Medical Group
Saint Joseph Health Welcomes New Member to Surgery Team
Rebecca Douglass, DO, returns to Kentucky ready to assist patients
LEXINGTON Saint Joseph Health Medical Group – Surgery welcomes Rebecca Douglass, DO, to its Lexington team. A native of Frankfort, Kentucky, Douglass was inspired at a young age to pursue a career in medicine after hearing stories from her grandmother, a nurse. After gaining valuable experience practicing in Michigan and Kansas, she returns to her home state with a deep commitment to serve local patients and improve the health of her community.
“Making someone feel heard is half the battle in medicine, so that a patient feels like we’re listening to them and we’re trying to make them feel better,” Douglass says. “Patient autonomy and making patients feel heard are at the heart of my patient care philosophy. I’m there to support them and help them, making sure they understand and are comfortable.”
Douglass says she knew at an early age that she wanted to be a surgeon, and that working with her hands and building things, paired with her passion for medicine, made a perfect match.
“I like that I can make a patient’s day better in a day,” says Douglass. “I have the ability to resolve that problem right away, for instance, if they have pain in the gallbladder. I can help fix that for them without having to wait months, and provide immediate relief to patients.”
Douglass holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky. She completed her general surgery residency at Metro Health University of Michigan Health in Wyoming, Michigan.
Douglass currently lives in Lexington with her husband and their three children. The family recently completed a home renovation together and enjoys home improvement projects. Outside of work, Douglass enjoys traveling to different national parks and hiking. A proud Kentucky native, she is also a true University of Kentucky fan at heart.
Douglass will serve patients at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Surgery, located at 1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite B355, in Lexington.
Saint Joseph Health Welcomes New Member to Cardiology Team
Dr. Shengnan Zheng brings global experience to local cardiology
LEXINGTON Saint Joseph Medical Group welcomes Shengnan Zheng, MD, to the cardiology team. As an interventional cardiologist, Zheng brings not only clinical expertise but also a lifelong passion for health care. With both parents working in the medical field and a powerful experience when her uncle faced a serious medical issue, Zheng felt a strong calling early on to make a difference in patients’ lives.
“My uncle had an acute heart attack and was nearly gone, but they brought him back,” says Zheng. “They opened the blocked vessel, and within an hour, he was already improving. It was a really touching and life-changing event. I was really close to him, and in that moment, I knew: If I’m going to be a doctor, that’s what I want to do. I knew I wanted to be an interventional cardiologist. There was no other alternative.”
Zheng will serve the Lexington community and believes in providing patient-centered, evidence-based care. “My role as a physician goes beyond simply presenting the most up-to-date medical options – it’s about truly partnering with my patients. I focus on clear communication, shared decision-making, and helping individuals understand what each option means for their lives. I want to support them in achieving their personal health goals. I’m especially passionate about patient safety, patient education, and shared decision making.”
Zheng holds a Doctor of Medicine from the Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, a country in the West Indies. She holds a BS in biology and chemistry from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where she graduated with honors. She completed her internal medicine residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Pennsylvania, during which she also obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Dundee in the UK. She then served as chief resident and clinical instructor at Albany Medical Center and Stratton VA in New York. Most recently, Zheng completed her fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Louisville, where she also held the role of chief fellow of cardiology, and a year-long interventional cardiology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Zheng has lived across the world. Born in China, she immigrated to the Caribbean at a young age before completing her undergraduate studies in the United States. Her passion for medicine is matched by a love of learning and teaching, which she has shared with patients, students, and physician assistants. Outside of her professional life, Zheng enjoys a wide range of creative pursuits, including jewelry making, knitting, and crocheting. She’s also an avid lover of music and enjoys horseback riding, skiing, and reading in her free time.
Zheng is part of the Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology team located at 1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C-100.
Saint Joseph Health Welcomes Armaghan Soomro, MD, to Cardiology Team
Dr. Armaghan Soomro was inspired by his Pakistani parents to pursue a career in medicine
LEXINGTON Saint Joseph Health announced that Armaghan Soomro, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, has joined Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology in Lexington. Soomro grew up in Pakistan and says he was inspired to pursue a career in medicine at an early age.
“I’ve always been fond of medicine. My parents were both doctors, and I saw them as role models,” Soomro says. “Later in life, when I was in high school, I realized I was drawn to science and that challenge and the betterment of society motivated me. Fortunately, the journey worked out.”
Cardiology, he said, became a focus for him both personally and professionally.
“My father had a heart attack and bypass, and I was inspired to serve my role to make sure families do not have to go through similar circumstances,” he says. “Once I got into medicine, cardiology was extremely interesting to me – how it works, the science of it. That interest grew, and I knew I wanted to pursue cardiology.”
Soomro said Kentucky was a natural place to continue his career. “There is a large underserved population in Kentucky, and it is close to my heart to treat patients who need care the most,” he says.
His patient care philosophy emphasizes compassion and respect. “I treat my patients with respect, dignity and compassion, as I would want my family or myself to be treated,” Soomro says. “It’s a relationship, and I respect the sanctity of that. I feel I am an ambassador to advocate for new treatments while also respecting what the patient prefers.” Soomro earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan and completed a clinical research training program from Drexel University in Pennsylvania. He finished an internal medicine residency and a general cardiology fellowship at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine – Northwell Health in Staten Island, followed by an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a structural heart disease fellowship at Oregon Health Sciences University.
He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography, and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. Soomro is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Outside of medicine, Soomro enjoys traveling, playing tennis, swimming, and spending time with his family, including his seven-year old daughter.
Soomro will see patients at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology, located at 1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 300, in Lexington.
Saint Joseph Health Welcomes Thomas Troy to Family Medicine Team
Dr. Troy has a passion for primary care and being the first point of contact for patients
LEXINGTON Sa i n t Joseph Health announced that Thomas Troy, MD, has joined Saint Joseph Medical Group – Family Medicine at Fountain Court in Lexington. Troy, originally a native of Ohio, says his interest in medicine grew out of a love of science and the desire to apply it in meaningful ways.
“I grew up with an interest in science, and when it came time for college, I realized I had an interest in the practical application of science,” Troy says. “I shadowed a couple of providers, and a career in medicine seemed like a path where I could do the most good in the world and have a lifelong, fulfilling career.” During medical school, Troy says he discovered a passion for primary care. “I love the idea of being the first point of contact for people,” he says. “There’s so much information out there, and it can be hard to navigate. I like being that trustworthy person who can help people transfer science and evidence into their daily lives.”
Troy is passionate about holistic care and lifestyle medicine. His patient care philosophy emphasizes prevention and empowerment.
“I’m a big believer that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Troy says. “We have really good evidence that intervening on things early can prevent long-term, dangerous consequences. Patients are individuals and make their own decisions, and my role is to provide the information they need to make choices that line up with their values.”
Troy earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Utah. He also holds a BS in biology from Ohio Northern University, where he played varsity soccer.
Troy said the decision to practice in Kentucky was influenced by family and lifestyle. “We felt the draw to come back close to home, and Lexington made a lot of sense to us,” he says. “It’s close to family and to outdoor adventures in the Red River Gorge. We’re really excited about becoming part of the community and becoming Kentuckians.”
Outside of medicine, Troy enjoys rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, soccer, and attending FC Cincinnati matches.
Troy will see patients at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Family Medicine, at 211 Fountain Court, Suite 120, in Lexington.
Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology Welcomes New Member to its London Team
Dr. Syed Rashid brings passion for patient-centered care
LONDON Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology in London has welcomed Syed Rashid, MD, to its team. Rashid joins the London team from New York City and brings a deep passion for cardiology that began with a life-changing experience in his youth.
“When I was younger, my dad suffered a heart attack, and the hospital staff treated him immediately,” says Rashid. “That moment, I decided to go into health care, and cardiology specifically, for that reason: to help patients when they are most in need. It’s very rewarding, because results are often immediate. In many cases, it’s instant gratification.”
Rashid emphasizes the importance of heart health and patient education. “Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, so patients must understand their conditions and how we can customize their care.”
At the core of Rashid’s patient care philosophy is trust and collaboration. “The most important thing is building a relationship where the patient trusts you. It’s important for patients and doctors to work together rather than telling the patient what to do.”
Rashid earned his Bachelor of Science in life science from the University of Toronto in Mississauga, Canada, before completing his medical degree at Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poznan, Poland. He went on to complete post-graduate training and research at several medical centers in New York.
Outside of work, Rashid enjoys spending time with his wife and living an active lifestyle, from hiking to playing tennis and pickleball.
Rashid is now accepting patients at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology, located at 1025 Saint Joseph Lane, London, KY.
Saint Joseph Health Welcomes Sarah Bissmeyer to Primary Care Team in Lexington
Dr. Bissmeyer brings compassion and a love for helping others to practice
LEXINGTON Saint Joseph Health welcomed Sarah Bissmeyer, MD, to Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care at the Saint Joseph Office Park in Lexington. Bissmeyer, a native of Louisville, says her interest in medicine was inspired by family members and her father’s illness when she was younger.
“I always wanted to do something where I could help people, and I also had an interest in science,” Bissmeyer says. “My great-grandmother was a nurse during World War II and I heard her stories about what it was like. When I was in middle school, my dad had a stroke and I saw the influence doctors had on his recovery.”
During medical school, Bissmeyer says she discovered a passion for primary care. “I love preventive medicine,” she says. “I’ve seen people get past the point where we have to treat the disease versus preventing it. That always makes me sad.”
Bissmeyer enjoys getting to know her patients and working with them as individuals, addressing their needs with compassion and understanding where they are in their journey.
“Compassion is very healing in itself,” she says. “There are multiple layers of health – spiritual, mental and physical – and I think you have to combine them. Getting to know what needs people have is really important in their care. Some people want to be told something in a very blunt way; other people maybe they need more education. You’ve got to get to know a person to find out what’s going to be best for them.”
Bissmeyer earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky and completed her residency in family medicine at St. Elizabeth Family Medicine in Edgewood. She also holds a BS in biology from the University of Louisville.
Outside of medicine, Bissmeyer enjoys playing pickleball, ping pong, and pool, as well as being involved in arts and crafts.
Sarah Bissmeyer will see patients at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care, located at 1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite B-160, in Lexington.
Lexington Clinic Welcomes New Urologist, Ophthalmologist, and Internal Medicine Physicians
LEXINGTON Lexington Clinic announced that Andrew M. Todd, MD, has joined Commonwealth Urology/Urologic Associates, a part of Lexington Clinic. Board-certified by the American Board of Urology, Todd brings a wealth of experience and a patient-centered approach.
Todd graduated from Miami University (Ohio) and received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He then completed a general surgery internship followed by a urologic surgery residency at Ohio State University. Todd is fluent in Spanish, ensuring high-quality care for Lexington Clinic Spanish-speaking patients.
Todd offers treatment of kidney stones, benign prostate disease, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder, cancer, testicular, cancer, infertility, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, voiding dysfunction and incontinence.
Todd has a professional interest in advanced kidney stone management, men’s sexual and urinary health, and treatment of enlarged prostate/BPH. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for the prostate and kidney such as holmium laser nucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), aquablation, Urolift, penile implant, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and ureteroscopy.
Todd joins a team of ten board-certified urological providers. Lexington Clinic Urology and Commonwealth Urology/ Urologic Associates offer a wide range of comprehensive urological services.
Lexington Clinic also announced the addition of two new physicians in its Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine departments: Andrew Fink, MD, and Chase Thornton, MD
Fink is a board-eligible ophthalmologist who will see patients at Lexington Clinic East. Fink received his medical degree at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, New York. He completed his internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Cincinnati. He offers a wide range of services relating to adult eye care, including small-incision cataract surgery, medical and surgical glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy screenings. He also performs laser eye surgery and non-invasive OCT imaging for early detection of eye disease.
Thornton is board-eligible in internal medicine and practices at Lexington Clinic’s Central Kentucky Medical Group in Versailles. Thornton received his medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington before completing his internal medicine residency at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Thornton offers services in primary and preventative care in addition to treatment of minor injuries and illness. Thornton is bilingual and speaks Spanish.
Norton Healthcare Welcomes New Doctors
LOUISVILLE/SOUTHERN INDIANA Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s serve adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system has six Louisville-based hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana.
Norton Healthcare is Louisville’s second largest employer with more than 23,000 employees, over 2,100 employed medical providers and more than 4,000 total providers on its medical staff, It provides care at more than 400 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
The Norton Healthcare hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care, including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas.
