Rikesh K. Patel, DO, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement and complex reconstruction of the adult hip and knee. His special interests include minimally invasive direct superior total hip replacement, muscle-sparing subvastus total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, complex primary joint replacement for post-traumatic and congenital deformities, and revision surgery for mechanical and infectious complications of... Read More about Rikesh Patel, DO

C. Barton Gillombardo, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndromes, cardiogenic shock and complex cardiovascular conditions. He is an active physician-researcher and remains engaged in advancing cardiovascular care, contributing to improved outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease, heart rhythm... Read More about Carl Gillombardo, MD

Amanda Thate, PA-C, is physician assistant practitioner with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University Hospitals. She specializes in shoulder and knee orthopedics problems. She has a special interest in working with athletes but treats patients of all ages. She assists John Martin Leland, MD, in surgeries including shoulder and knee arthroscopy, rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, shoulder replacements, ACL... Read More about Amanda Thate, PA-C

Kyia Mountain, APRN-CNP, DNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse practitioner and certified health and wellness coach in the Women’s Cardiovascular Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. She has extensive experience managing patients with heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, heart failure and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. In her current role, Kyia... Read More about Kyia Mountain, CNP, DNP

Dr. Joshi joined Akron Children’s Pediatrics in 2023. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Fla. and completed her pediatric residency at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. She’s certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.