Tagged Posts: "Patient Spotlight" (41)


From Provider to Patient: Dr. Jennings’ Colon Cancer Story

After decades of caring for others, Dr. Michael Jennings found himself playing the role of patient after a colon cancer diagnosis, for which he turned to a long-time colleague for care. Read More

Posted March 31, 2026 | With Janice Rafferty, MD from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Colon & Rectal Surgery
Patient with “No Options” Undergoes Innovative Heart Surgery

Bob Siemer needed a fourth heart surgery to treat chronic total occlusion. Providers at The Christ Hospital treated him with an innovative technique. Read More

Posted March 27, 2026 | With Jarrod Frizzell, MD with The Christ Hospital Physicians - Heart & Vascular
How Elise Got Back in the Game After a Third Opinion

After prolonged pain following knee repair, standout soccer player Elise Haller finally found answers, and relief, from a third opinion and expert vascular surgery. Read More

Posted January 21, 2026 | With Christopher Paprzycki, MD, FACS, with The Christ Hospital Physicians - Heart & Vascular
A Doctor’s Colon Cancer Story: The Importance of Screening

After delaying care for constipation, Thomas Holubeck, MD, learned he had colorectal cancer. His story highlights the importance of screening tests. Read More

Posted December 02, 2025 | With Janice Rafferty, MD from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Colon & Rectal Surgery
Shoulder Replacement Gave Jake His Life—and His Hugs—Back

Jake lived with shoulder pain, limited mobility, and unsteadiness for more than a decade. Not to mention the fear of dropping his daughters. Learn how he got his life back with a customized plan for shoulder repair using the latest technology. Read More

Posted October 28, 2025 | With Paul Favorito, MD, from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
A PSA for PSA: Ray’s Prostate Cancer Surgery Journey

With no signs or family history, Ray Murphy got a prostate cancer diagnosis. After Single Port robotic surgery at The Christ Hospital, he’s cancer free. Read More

Posted September 18, 2025 | With Justin Cox, MD from The Christ Hospital Physicians - Urology
Shockwave Therapy: A Quick Jolt for Pain Relief

Shockwave therapy uses focused energy waves to reduce pain and improve mobility. Learn more about this quick, noninvasive treatment. Read More

Posted July 15, 2025 | With Morganne Venters, DC, with AIM for Wellbeing, a partner of The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Inherited Risk of HCM: Sarah’s Story

For patients like Sarah who are diagnosed with the inherited heart disease HCM, having local access to advanced, specialized care from leading experts can improve their quality of life and greatly reduce the risk of heart failure or other conditions. Read More

Posted April 29, 2025 | With Ankit Bhatia, MD, and Wojciech Mazur, MD, Co-Directors of the HCM Center at The Christ Hospital
To Save a Marine: Complex HCM Surgery Rebuilds Kenny’s Heart

Kenny Berning had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other heart problems. Cincinnati’s HCM experts at The Christ Hospital fixed his problems and saved his life. Read More

Posted December 04, 2024 | With Wojciech Mazure, MD and J. Michael Smith, MD with The Christ Hospital Physicians - Heart & Vascular
Go Get the Test: Dean's Lung Cancer Screening Story

Long time smokers are still at risk for lung cancer, even if they’ve quit. Hear Dean Griffith’s cancer survival story in his own words after annual screenings led to an early detection and successful surgery. Read More

Posted November 13, 2024 | With Julian Guitron, MD, Thoracic Surgeon with The Christ Hospital Health Network
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