Southern Ohio Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
3% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experiencePatients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
7% higher than the national average
Would definitely recommend
3% higher than the national average
Southern Ohio Medical Center
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Southern Ohio Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Dr. Ahmed Abdelkarim, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Darren Adams, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. R Adams, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Dr. Janan Alkilidar, MB CHB
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Aderemi Alli, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. William Angelos, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. David Apgar, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Dr. Carolyn Arnett, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Ronald Arrick, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ernesto Banalagay, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Reshma Bandyopadhyay, DO
Gastroenterology
Dr. Brian Barhorst, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Andrew Barlow, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Nathan Bennington, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Jared Bentley, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Ronelle Betts, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Kevin Boehm, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Suzann Bonzo, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Murielle Brohez, MD
General Surgery
Dr. David Byers, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine
Dr. Tyler Campbell, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Nadia Chammas Aoun, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jason Cheatham, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Viswanathan Chokkavelu, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine
Dr. Brian Cohen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Paul Copley, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Frank Cosentino, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Fred Courtney III, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Rodney Crock, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Zane Darnell, MD
Cardiology
Dr. Derek Davis, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. James Duncan, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Melinda Elkins-Smith, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Jessie Entwistle, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Tanya Escalona, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. George Esham, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Mittra Esmaeili-Lockhart, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. John Evans Jr, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Tyler Evans, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Justin Greenlee, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Dr. Margaret Guest, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Sophia Haleem, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Allison Hamilton, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Louise Hasell, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. David Helm, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. J Hernandez, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Joseph Herrmann, DO
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Jeffrey Hill, DO
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Kemmely Hochstetler, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Marion Hochstetler Jr, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Yancey Holmes, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr. Jesse Houghton, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Scott Howard, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Una Ijeoma-Nchinda, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Tsuyoshi Inoshita, MD
Hematology
Dr. Norman Jacobs, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Iyore James, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Dustin Johnson, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Terry Johnson, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Dr. Daniel Jovanovich, MD
Cardiology
Dr. Mohammad Kalo, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kevin Kammler, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Rajesh Kataria, DO
Rheumatology
Dr. Ram Katpally, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jonathan Kendall, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Thomas Khoury, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Robert Knox, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Joseph Leith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Lucas Lemons, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Yinong Liu, MD
Hematology
Dr. Scott Logan, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Daniel Madsen, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Duane Marchyn, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Jeremiah Martin, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Michael Martin, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. James McGinnis, DO
Pain Medicine
Dr. Timothy McGlone, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Christine McKain, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Nanda Methuku, MD
Hematology
Dr. Ron Miller, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Tarun Nagrani, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Dinesh Nayak, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Robert Newman, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Denis Nigmatoulline, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jay M Parekh, DDS
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dr. Jeffery Parker, MD
General Surgery
Dr. David Parrett, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jitendra Patel, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Prakash Patel, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Jacinda Paxson, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Roger Phillips, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Dr. Sarah Porter, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
Dr. David Provaznik, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Jesus Querubin Jr, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Sabir Quraishi, MD
Internal Medicine
Provider Reviews
Karenin Canyon Country, CA - Oct 06 2019
Review for Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy, MD
Dr. Esmaeili has been a blessing. I had an issue that when unresolved for years. Because she took time to listen and was knowledgeable, she was able to ask specific questions and create a treatment plan leaving my issue resolved. I feel very comfortable with her and sincerely appreciate her taking...
Sarah Oct 01 2019
Review for Dr. Mittra Esmaeili-Lockhart, DO
Dr Sara Porter is a excellent doctor always knows what going on with her patients and always willing to go that extra miles to help her patients. She does not mind if you ask question or have her explain things you do not understand about your health. If all doctors ...
Terry Sep 19 2019
Review for Dr. Sarah Porter, DO
Dr. Esmaeili is an excellent physician! Her bed side manner is warm and inviting. She built an excellent rapport with myself. Every concern I have is address and evaluated carefully. She goes the extra mile to insure that your medical care is her priority. After other medications hadn't worked for...
Sep 17 2019
Review for Dr. Mittra Esmaeili-Lockhart, DO
Never feel rushed when consulting with Dr Knox and he gives detailed answers to questions asked.
Aug 13 2019
Review for Dr. Robert Knox, MD
Dr. Esmaeili is just the best. She listens, she cares and gets to the bottom of any issue you have. She spends time with you to truly understand what is going on. I recommend her to everyone. There couldn't be a more caring, considerate, knowledgeable physician.
Linda Pope Jul 23 2019
Review for Dr. Mittra Esmaeili-Lockhart, DO
Dr. Suber is an amazing plastic surgeon. As a plastic surgeon myself, I fully trust her to make me look fabulous. I highly recommend her to anyone considering surgery or non-surgical treatments.
Jul 17 2019
Review for Dr. Jessica Suber, MD
She is worthless, I wouldn't recommend the one I'd give her negative stars if I could. This woman should not even call herself a doctor. She did nothing for me because she only treats bloodwork and not the person. I was really sick and needed help she did nothing and told me very little about my...
Name-not-important Jul 06 2019
Review for Dr. Hazel Yang, MD
I would definitely recommend her. I had emergency surgery in Winchester, Ky. She takes her time explaining everything to patient and family. Has a wonderful bedside manner.
Deborah Birchum Jul 02 2019
Review for Dr. Murielle Brohez, MD
Dr. Marchyn is an outstanding Orthopedic Surgeon. He replaced my left knee that had already been through numerous surgeries, including two ACL repairs. I am currently going to have my right knee done due to the fact that injections are no longer working. I would recommend Dr. Marchyn to any and...
Samuel Vinson Jr.in Wheelersburg, OH - Jun 19 2019
Review for Dr. Duane Marchyn, MD
Wish I had had the knee surgery 4 years ago. Had it last year. Sure made a difference in my life! GOOD! Didn't need pain pills. Just Ice! And Therapy! 129 on the knee bend. I am elderly.
May 29 2019
Review for Dr. Joseph Leith, MD
Saw Dr Nien 2 years ago for gallbladder surgery and everything went well and feeling great and hope to see him soon for hernia surgery ??
May 23 2019
Review for Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy, MD
TERRIBLE bedside manners. Was uninterested in listening to me explain my symptoms and more interested in generalizing how I felt to get him out of the room. His office staff and medical assistant were also EXTREMELY rude. I had to call back to cancel an appointment over a week in advance and they...
May 01 2019
Review for Dr. Charles Wong, MD
Dr.Sharmen took care of our mother the past couple of weeks he is awesome,caring he remembers what you speak of and he goes above and beyond .He cares very much and is straight with you.He is most trustworthy.
Apr 15 2019
Review for Dr. Tariq Sharman, MD
Overall everything you would want in a gynecologist. She listens and does all she can to help. In a strange way she is the reason they found my gallstone (the size of a ping pong ball) and possibly saved my life having it removed. I'd absolutely recommend her and I have to friends and family. Thank...
Apr 13 2019
Review for Dr. Radhika Tirumala, MD
Dr. Jovanovich saved my life after having 2 heart attacks and then placing 3 stents. I am a 65 year old female who would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone. He is my mother's doctor and brother-in-law-law's doctor as well.
Apr 12 2019
Review for Dr. Daniel Jovanovich, MD
Dr. Methuku is compassionate and kind. He takes the time to discuss your diagnosis and the treatment method that you will have. I feel extremely fortunate that Dr. Methuku came to this area shortly after I received the diagnosis of breast cancer. I do not think I could find any better oncologist...
Apr 03 2019
Review for Dr. Nanda Methuku, MD
The office staff and Dr. Campbell are always very attentive to my children's' needs and work quickly to assure little to no wait time. All three of my children see Dr. Campbell and have for quite some time. He keeps them calm during the visit and eases their minds.
Apr 02 2019
Review for Dr. Tyler Campbell, MD
Summer of 2009, my left eye was sagging. I went to Dr. Knox and he diagnosed me with a large leison Behring my eye. He ordered an mri and found I had an aneurysm and sent me to a neurosurgeon in Columbus, Ohio. I ended up having two aneurysms and two surgeries. Dr. Knox helped me a lot!!
Mar 26 2019
Review for Dr. Robert Knox, MD
I went to Dr. Wong with severe ulceratvie colitis. Within three months, I was under control. At the end of six months, I was in remission. He was kind, courteous and professional. Office staff was very courteous and professional. I highly recommended him.
Mar 22 2019
Review for Dr. Charles Wong, MD
She was wonderful, patient and very caring and thorough! I felt that she was truly concerned about me and my overall physical condition. It was an excellent experience.
Mar 20 2019
Review for Dr. Nadia Chammas Aoun, MD
Dr. Hochstetler was knowledgeable and professional. She listened and showed genuine compassion. She didn’t rush me and took her time explaining all my concerns. I highly recommend
Mar 10 2019
Review for Dr. Kemmely Hochstetler, MD
Dr.Nayak was our family doctor for 3 years. We moved to Columbus and haven't found a doctor that is as good as Dr. Nayak. He actually cares about his patients more than the money. Great bedside manner also.
Holly Stroblin Grove City, OH - Feb 10 2019
Review for Dr. Dinesh Nayak, MD
She was my grandma’s and my doctor for 3 years before she moved. We miss her already. Very thorough at visits, and always cheerful and kind.
Portsmouth, OH - Jan 25 2019
Review for Dr. Mittra Esmaeili-Lockhart, DO
The SOMC practice is a whole joke. I called corporate and that lit a fire I am a RN. Dr greenlee and his staff is inhuman to patients I had an infected gallbladder couldn't get surgery for four weeks and he was arguing with me about writing a script for pain medicine. I hurt so bad in my back...
RNin West union, OH - Jan 08 2019
Review for Dr. Justin Greenlee, DO
VERY CARING & FRIENDLY . GREAT SURGEON !!! SHE REMOVED THE GALL BLADDER OF MY SOON TO BE 90 YEAR OLD FATHER IN DECEMBER 2018.
Sharon Lauderbackin MINFORD, OH - Jan 03 2019
Review for Dr. Iyore James, MD
Dr. Kammler is a fine physician. He listens to the patient and does all of the right things to diagnose the illness. He is a teaching doctor that gives the patient expert advice in how to deal with the condition. You are not waiting long to see this doctor nor are you rushed during the visit. I...
Emily Cobb-Thomasin Portsmouth, OH - Dec 26 2018
Review for Dr. Kevin Kammler, MD
Dr. Sarah Porter is a great Doctor she will go to all length to help find out what is wrong with someone.
Candy Smithin Vanceburg, KY - Dec 18 2018
Review for Dr. Sarah Porter, DO
A very kind professional competent altruistic physician. I have been going to him over a decade. Takes time listening during visits and very knowledgeable. Best Family Physician I have ever had for my care. I have a substantial background in health care and he is one of the best I have had the...
Marianne Russell in Georgetown , OH - Dec 14 2018
Review for Dr. David Parrett, MD
He doesn’t have the best bedside manners. Wasn’t interested in hearing my history. He judged me by the medicine I’m on. Basically said to make the pain stop, he would remove the entire colon. Not funny.
OH - Dec 12 2018
Review for Dr. Charles Wong, MD
It's the day after Thanksgiving and the Urgent Care was jammed...but Dr. Shupert made everyone feel like they were the only person there! April came out and asked everyone if they wanted water; she carried ice water to those who asked. Dr. Shupert was kind, caring, efficient and unbelievably...
Dr. Patricia Terryin Cincinnati, OH - Nov 24 2018
Review for Dr. John Shupert, MD
I Should have done more research after my car accident. This is my 4th knee surgery first patellar repair ,and I broke over 20 bones, by far the worst post op care I have ever had. 2 days after surgery I had to go to the ER because of pain and on the third they made me travel almost 2 hours for an...
Jared cirottoin Hillsboro, OH - Nov 15 2018
Review for Dr. Brian Cohen, MD
So sad to see such young Drs with no knowledge of medications trying to treat people. This was the worst Dr I’ve ever seen, how she made through medical school is shocking. Tip: Learn to listen to your Patients!
Portsmouth , OH - Nov 13 2018
Review for Dr. Mittra Esmaeili-Lockhart, DO
15 minute procedure, he never came to tell me what he did or if he had found anything, waited for 8 hours after the procedure for nothing.
Chillicothe, OH - Oct 27 2018
Review for Dr. Brian Cohen, MD
He is a great doctor that takes time to listen to his patients and helps me out the best he can. I have just started to have him as my doctor but I hope he is my doctor for many more years to come. He is also my wife's doctor and he helps her with everything as well.
Brent Kin Peebles, OH - Oct 26 2018
Review for Dr. Justin Greenlee, DO
Worst doctor I have ever experienced. Lack of knowledge and horrible attitude. She refused to listen to symptoms, refused to look at the whole picture. Even got in my face after her choices caused a fatal error.
grievinggirlin Ashland, KY - Oct 18 2018
Review for Dr. Sophia Haleem, DO
First, I volunteered with Dr. Darnell in King’s Daughters Heart ?? and Vascular Center, meeting his Mother and ???? hearing what many patients and their families said about him which was all positive. This has been 8 or 9 years ago so when I had to choose a heart ?? doctor 2 years ago my choice was...
Child of the KINGin Briarwood, KY - Oct 14 2018
Review for Dr. Zane Darnell, MD
Has been very helpful and understanding and explains things to me. Definitely would recommend
Brian Jul 10 2018
Review for Dr. David Byers, MD
I Took my dad to see dr. Yancey holmes yesterday morning at their office in the hospital. Signed him in and asked if he could be billed for his copay. The lady wearing a tye dye shirt and dark hair behind the counter told me she would have to check his insurance cards. Filled all paperwork, lady...
Amanda Kalezis/ Criss frost in OH - Jun 22 2018
Review for Dr. Yancey Holmes, MD
Dr. Katpally has been caring for my mother in the hospital. He has been wonderful with her and very good with taking time to explain to me and my siblings; putting our mind at ease. If he is the doctor caring for your loved one while in the hospital you will be very fortunate.
Patient’s child May 19 2018
Review for Dr. Ram Katpally, MD
Terrible experience !! He let my family member sit in pain after having her toe amputated for many many hours without any meds even though the nurse , the charge nurse and myself called and paged several times
Apr 28 2018
Review for Dr. David Walker, MD
Does not properly evaluate past medical records, repeatedly prescribed drugs that caused serious side effects. He omitted important information from my medical records. He took no interest in improving my quality of life. The office is poorly maintained also and some of the staff are way less than...
Apr 27 2018
Review for Dr. James McGinnis, DO
Dr. McGinnis has been a Godsend! My doc of 40 years retired recently and before doing so recommended Dr.McGinnis to deal with my pain management. I was unsettled of having to get started with a new doctor and staff after being with one that new my health as much as my retiring doctor . But , that...
Newsome Apr 17 2018
Review for Dr. James McGinnis, DO
Dr. Suber messed up my Dysport. She charged me for a second consult fee, to come in and show her the problem she created. She was insincere and unapologetic. She shrugged her shoulders and said “These things happen.” Rude
Kristin Win Wheelersburg - Apr 15 2018
Review for Dr. Jessica Suber, MD
Arrogant. No compassion. Doesn't listen or care. Doesn't want to discuss issues so you can make informed consent. Belittles your concerns. Changes prescriptions without reason or explanation. I put up with this for several visits until I realized this is detrimental to my health.
Apr 09 2018
Review for Dr. Jerod Walker, DO
Wonderful physician, great diagnostic physician! I cannot say enough wonderful things about his practice.
Portsmouth, Ohio - Feb 02 2018
Review for Dr. David Walker, MD
I went to see Dr. Yang one time and she spent maybe 10 minutes in the room. I have had Juvenile Onset Type 1 Diabetes for 47 years. I have quite a few complications from it so I could not even begin to cover my medical history. When I showed the nurse the insulin pump I wear I was told Dr. Yang does...
Janet Chapman in CATLETTSBURG, KY - Jan 29 2018
Review for Dr. Hazel Yang, MD
My surgery went ok, but the next day I ended up being in SOMC AT, was transferred from SOMC urgent care in Waverly. I have complained since Dec. 29th about my belly button (one of the incisions was there) about the pain and burning. It just kept getting worse. I woke up at 4:30 am in terrible pain,...
Julia Olsenin Waverly Ohio - Jan 21 2018
Review for Dr. Iyore James, MD
Wonderful doctor, would recommend him to everyone. He is kind, passionate, and an exceptional surgeon.