Norton Medical Group Adds New Physicians
Justin Adams, MD, is a family medicine physician with Norton Community Medical Associates. He earned his medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He is board certified in internal medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians.
Adams is a native of Belleville, Illinois. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, running, biking, gardening, and cooking.
Ashley Merritt, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with Norton Hospitalists. She earned her medical degree from the UofL School of Medicine and completed her residency training in internal medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
As a hospitalist, Merritt helps patients and their families navigate changes in health while providing support and guidance during what often can be a challenging time. She believes the strongest patient care is built on collaboration, communication, and trust, and views medicine as a partnership among physicians, patients, and families. Her goal is to ensure patients feel heard, understand their treatment options, and make informed decisions that align with their medical needs and personal values.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, reading, and exploring creative hobbies, including embroidery, fiber arts, and painting.
Jose O. Vazquez-Vicente, DO, is an obstetrician/gynecologist with Norton Hospitalists. He earned his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, and completed his residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
As an OB-GYN hospitalist, Vazquez-Vicente provides immediate access to physician care for obstetric and gynecologic emergencies in the hospital setting. His patient care philosophy is simple: Treat others the way he would want to be treated.
Outside of work, he enjoys traveling.
Aaron C. Benge, MD, is a pediatric hospital medicine physician with Norton Children’s Inpatient Care. He earned his medical degree from the UofL School of Medicine. He is completing his pediatrics residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and will remain for an additional year as chief resident.
Benge provides care for patients from birth through age 18. He believes every patient should feel heard and have equal access to health care and support. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, exploring new places around the city, and spending time with family and friends.
Jennifer O. Hockenbury, MD, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician with Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the UofL School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and her fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at Norton Children’s Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor.
Hockenbury provides care for infants, children, and adolescents who come to the Emergency Department with urgent or unexpected medical needs. She treats a wide range of conditions, from minor injuries and illnesses to serious emergencies. She works closely with nurses, specialists, and families to quickly understand what is happening and provide safe, timely care. Hockenbury believes great emergency care includes supporting the child and their family during stressful moments. She focuses on clear communication, evidence-based care, and helping children feel safe and respected, and works to reduce pain and fear whenever possible.
Her special interests include pediatric pain management, point-of-care ultrasound, medical education, and quality improvement. She helps lead new approaches that use nonmedication methods to improve comfort for children in the Emergency Department.
Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. She also is the cofounder of ABCs of Disease, a children’s health and safety education company that creates books and resources to help families learn about health in an age-appropriate way.
Nicholas P. Hoffmann, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst with Norton Children’s Behavioral & Mental Health. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from EKU in Richmond and then completed his doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hoffmann provides therapeutic assessment services for children. He works with children and their families to better understand emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs, using evidence-based testing along with a warm, child-centered approach to identify each child’s strengths and challenges. His goal is to provide clear answers and practical guidance that help families support their child’s growth and well-being.
Hoffmann believes in providing thoughtful evaluations that recognize each child’s potential. He has a special interest in creating intervention approaches that respect neurodiversity while working within today’s health care systems. He uses neuro-affirming language and clear feedback to help families understand diagnoses and feel confident advocating for their child, and focuses on developing helpful supports for families who are waiting for services.
Outside of work, he enjoys cycling, swimming, playing tennis, and PC gaming when the weather keeps him indoors.
Katie A. Isch, DO, is a pediatric hospitalist with Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis and completed her pediatric residency at the UofL School of Medicine and Norton Children’s Hospital.
Isch provides care for children from infancy through adolescence. She works closely with patients, families, and the healthcare team to care for acute and chronic illnesses. She believes the best care comes from teamwork, open communication, compassion, and evidence-based medicine.
Outside of work, she enjoys walking at Charlestown State Park in Indiana, exploring new coffee shops, reading, and spending time with her book clubs.
Sarah A. Mahonski, DO, is a pediatrician with Norton Children’s Inpatient Care. She earned her medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. She plans to pursue a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology following her chief resident year.
Mahonski provides care for children from birth through the teenage years. She is committed to providing each patient with comprehensive, evidence-based care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.
Charles K. McQuaide, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with Norton Children’s Inpatient Care. He earned his medical degree from the UofL School of Medicine, where he also is completing a two-year pediatric hospital medicine fellowship and a master’s degree in health professions education.
McQuaide provides care for children admitted to the inpatient pediatric units and newborn nursery. He focuses on patient-centered care and helping parents and families feel informed and supported during their child’s hospital stay. His special interests are teaching, learning assessment, and curriculum design to help train the next generation of pediatricians.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing board games, cooking, and bass fishing.
Maxwel C. Tague, MD, will be practicing family medicine with Norton Community Medical Associates-Fincastle. Tague received his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He did an internship at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and his residency in family medicine at the University of Louisville Glasgow.
Saint Joseph Health Welcomes New Physicians
Todd Horn, MD, has joined Saint Joseph Medical Group – Gastroenterology in Lexington. Horn says treating his patients like family yields the greatest outcomes for patient care.
“I deliver compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care. I listen carefully to my patients and build trusting relationships with them, while guiding them through their care,” said Horn.
Horn earned his medical degree from the UK College of Medicine in 2002, graduating with high distinction. He then advanced his training through an accelerated internal medicine residency at the UK Medical Center, completing it in 2004, followed by a specialized gastroenterology fellowship from 2005 to 2008, with an emphasis on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
David Hamilton, MD, has joined Saint Joseph Medical Group – Orthopedics in Lexington. Hamilton enjoys making seemingly impossible solutions and results possible.
“The most rewarding part of being a caregiver is getting to know the patients and their families over time, while achieving successful outcomes in difficult situations,” he said. “I focus on the patient, providing individualized care, surgery when needed, with the goal of preserving and restoring mobility.”
Hamilton completed his orthopedics residency and fellowship at the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Kentucky, where he also earned his MD degree. Hamilton also holds an MBA from the Carol M. Gatton College of Business and Economics at UK, where he also received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He is affiliated with leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, and the Southern Orthopaedic Association.
Hamilton volunteers as a flag football coach and the chess team coach at Christ the King School, reflecting his passion for mentorship and developing young minds.
Baptist Health Medical Group Welcomes New Physicians
LOUISVILLE — Baptist Health Medical Group announced Timothy Jones, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, has joined its primary care practice at 3607 Fern Valley Road, Suite 102.
Jones brings comprehensive training in family medicine from the UofL School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in family medicine. He served as chief resident and was recognized as a participant in the Medical Student Outreach and Leadership program through the Kentucky Medical Association. Jones maintains certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support from the American Heart Association.
At Baptist Health Medical Group, Jones will provide a full range of primary care services, including preventive care, wellness visits, disease management, and treatment of acute conditions.
LOUISVILLE — Baptist Health Medical Group has added gastroenterologist Michael Hogg, MD, to its physician network in Louisville.
Hogg provides patient-centered digestive care, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and colon.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship. Additionally, Hogg holds Advanced Certified Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Hogg is accepting new patients at Baptist Health Medical Group Gastroenterology, located at 3950 Kresge Way, Suite 207, in Louisville.
LOUISVILLE — Baptist Health Medical Group has added pain management specialist Blake Farrar, DO, to its clinical medical team.
Farrar provides comprehensive care ranging from the diagnosis and treatment of new pain concerns to the management and control of chronic, long-term pain.
He earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals through the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pain management at the University of South Florida.
Farrar is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Society of Pain & Neuroscience, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Farrar is accepting patients at Baptist Health Medical Group Pain Management locations at 2400 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 410, in Louisville, and 1031 New Moody Lane in La Grange.
HMH Welcomes Pediatrician Faith Louthan to HMH Primary Care Main Pediatrics
CYNTHIANA — Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH) welcomed pediatrician Faith Louthan, MD, to HMH Primary Care Main Pediatrics, expanding access to comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth through adolescence. Louthan joins Anne Goho, MD, in HMH’s dedicated pediatric office.
Louthan earned her medical degree from the UK College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at UK where she trained in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Louthan to our pediatric team,” said Kathy Tussey, CEO, Harrison Memorial Hospital. “With the addition of Dr. Louthan, this strengthens HMH’s ability to provide exceptional pediatric services for families throughout our region.”
UofL Health Welcomes Four New Physicians to the Neurology, Neuroscience, and PM&R Departments
Michael Keough, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon with UofL Physicians – Neurosurgery, part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute. He earned his medical degree from the University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada. Keough completed his residency at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, and then his fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Keough specializes in brain tumor surgery, using advanced mapping techniques to treat patients with tumors in eloquent parts of the nervous system. He is also the principal investigator of the Brain Tumor Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery. His clinical areas of interest include brain tumors, functional neurosurgery, general neurosurgery, and spine oncology.
Joel Sequeiros-Chirinos, MD, is a neurologist with UofL Physicians – Neurology, part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad in Cusco, Peru. He completed his neurology residencies at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru, and then at the University of Tennessee. He has also completed two fellowships, first at the University of Iowa in vascular neurology and then at the University of Louisville in neuro-endovascular surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Sequeiros is passionate about cutting-edge treatments for cerebrovascular diseases and has clinical interest in cerebral venous diseases, hemorrhagic stroke, intracranial aneurysms, and ischemic stroke.
Nathan Lambert-Cheatham, DO, is a neurologist trained in neuro-ophthalmology with UofL Physicians – Neurology, part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute. He earned his medical degree from Marian University. He completed a fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Michigan State University. Most recently, he completed his residency in neurology at the University of Louisville.
His clinical interests are in diplopia, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, optic neuritis and optic neuropathy. He focuses on up-to-date, evidence-based medicine to help patients with specialized conditions involving the eyes, nerves, brain and vision.
Andrew Woods, DO, has joined UofL Physicians – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute. He received his medical degree at Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Woods completed his PM&R residency at the University of Louisville. During his training, he also completed an MBA with a certificate in the business of healthcare, complementing his clinical training with a deep interest in systems-based care.
His professional journey is shaped by his service in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he earned multiple Army Achievement Medals. Woods has clinical interests in acute care PM&R consults, healthcare delivery reform, electrodiagnostics, and general neurorehabilitation.