OhioHealth Physician Group primary care physicians offer reliable, convenient care for everything from minor illnesses and injuries, to the routine management of chronic health conditions like diabetes or asthma. Our goal is to provide excellent, empathetic care that keeps you and your family in the best health.

Sarah is a family nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Ontario, and Ashland West. She received her undergraduate degree from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio and her graduate degree from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has been practicing since 2021.

Kendra is a family nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Ontario. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Walden University. She has been practicing since 2022.

Malory is a family nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Ontario. She received her undergraduate degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and her graduate degree from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. She has been practicing as a provider since 2021.

Dr. Friesen is a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Ontario. He earned his medical degree from University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida and completed a pediatric residency at Akron Children’s. Dr. Friesen has been in practice since 2002. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the American Medical Association, Ohio State... Read More about Steven Friesen, MD, FAAP