SOM Center Surgery offers quality surgical care close to home. Our surgeons provide a variety of procedures, focusing on minimally invasive and narcotic-sparing techniques, including bowel surgery, hernia repair, endoscopic procedures and breast procedures.

Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, can help you lose weight and lower your risk of medical problems associated with obesity. Dr. Aviv Ben-Meir performs three different weight loss surgeries: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, or Lap Band, Surgery. Deciding to have weight-loss surgery isn't easy. We believe it is a brave... Read More about Lake Health Physician Group Bariatric Surgery

At the Center for Advanced Vein Care, we pride ourselves on providing our patients with the vein treatments they need to live healthier, happier lives. When you come to our vein clinic, you will be seen by a board-certified physician for the initial consultation, as well as through every stage of your evaluation and vein care. You can expect our... Read More about Center For Advanced Vein Care

Nadia Kobal, CNP, is a certified nurse practitioner with University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Department of Pediatric Pulmonology. Her practice is focused on providing care to pediatric patients with acute and chronic lung and airway conditions. She is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Nadia has worked in various roles as a registered nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner... Read More about Nadia Kobal, CNP

Victoria M. Ensor, AuD, CCC-A, is a licensed clinical audiologist and the supervisor of audiology services for University Hospitals Medical Practices (UHMP) and University Hospitals Regional Practices. Her special clinical interests include diagnostic hearing evaluations, the fitting and maintenance of hearing aids, electrophysiologic testing and vestibular/balance function assessment.

Mitchell Huber, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedics. He works alongside Benjamin Silver, MD, in the operating room and in the office with a primary focus on hips and knees. Huber sees patients in Lake, Geauga and surrounding counties and has been a practicing physician assistant for five years. His goal in the office is to make... Read More about Mitchell Huber, PA-C

Ghazal Khandel, MD, MPH, is a vascular medicine specialist at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. She is skilled in the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions affecting the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. This includes peripheral artery disease, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis and carotid artery disease. Dr. Khandel completed an internal medicine residency at Mercy St. Vincent... Read More about Ghazal Khandel, MD