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Posted By Nita Bhatt, MD, MPH, DFAPA,
Friday, March 6, 2026
Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Dear Columbus Medical Association Physicians,
You are delivering high quality, lifesaving care to patients across Columbus every single day. No matter your specialty, you are seeing the mental health crisis in real time. This is not psychiatry’s issue alone. It belongs to all of us.
As a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbus Medical Association and as President of the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association, I care deeply about bringing physicians together across disciplines. I would be honored to have you join us April 18 to 19, 2026 at the Hilton Polaris for the OPPA Mental Health Summit.
This is a highly clinical, practice focused conference grounded in real world medicine. Highlights include:
- Advocacy in Action: Advancing Public Policy for Better Mental Health Care, Anita Somani, MD, JD | State Representative, Ohio 8th House District; OBGYN, OhioHealth and Mike Troubh | Associate Vice President of Government Relations, American Psychiatric Association
- The Gut Microbiome and its Relationship to Psychiatric Disorders, Henry Nasrallah, MD, DLFAPA | Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Repurposing GLP 1 Agents as Treatment and Prevention Strategies in Persons with Mental Disorders, Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC | Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto; Chairman and Executive Director, Brain and Cognition Discovery Foundation
- Could This Be Autoimmune Encephalitis? A Practical Guide, Julien Cavanagh, MD | Assistant Professor of Neurology, Emory University; Associate Division Director of Hospital Neurology
- Addressing Gun Violence: Strategies for Physicians, Philip Resnick, MD, DLFAPA | Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University
- Bridging Therapy and AI: Psychiatry’s Next Frontier, Marlynn Wei, MD, JD | Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, New York, New York
- Talking with Myself: Stories of Mental Health, Shah Jalees, MD | Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist, Akron, Ohio
- Logic Based Care: What Do You Do When You’re Out of Evidence Based Options? Erik Messamore, MD | Psychiatric Physician, Pharmacologist, University Professor
Saturday evening we will gather for Bridging Worlds: Bollywood Meets Hollywood, spotlighting the Aruna Project and its work supporting women rebuilding their lives after sex trafficking in Mumbai and Ohio.
Review the flyer for the event and register here. CMA physicians are eligible for a $100 discounted registration rate with code PRES26. .
Our goal is simple: align across specialties, strengthen collaboration, and move the #MentalHealthCareDoneRight Movement in Ohio forward together.
I truly hope you will join us.
Kind Regards,
Nita Bhatt
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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Friday, March 6, 2026
Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Corey Beals, MD, FAAOS, is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgeon with Orthopedic ONE.
What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine?
Both of my grandmothers had relatively complex medical issues. During my early high school years, I helped my parents with aspects of their care coordination. Seeing medical professionals support someone I loved made me realize that I wanted the opportunity to do the same for others.
What brought you to Columbus, and what do you enjoy most about practicing here?
My wife is from Powell, and most of our families are in the area. We recently welcomed our first child and are excited to raise our family close to home. Columbus offers everything you’d expect from a large city while still maintaining the charm of tight‑knit neighborhoods.
What are your areas of clinical and professional interest?
I am subspecialized in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. My specific interests include ACL repair and reconstruction, cartilage restoration, rotator cuff pathology, and shoulder arthroplasty. I also have the privilege of helping care for the Columbus Crew.
What is one thing you’d like your colleagues to know about you or your work?
Improvement in our field is never-ending. I believe progress often happens when people across subspecialties collaborate. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
What is your favorite restaurant in Columbus?
Recently, we’ve really enjoyed the food and environment at Kitchen Social.
When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your free time?
We love to travel and explore new hiking areas.
What’s a fun fact about you that people might not know?
I lived in Alaska for three years.
If you could have dinner with any historical or medical figure, who would it be and why?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — leadership with humility and restraint is a rare and powerful combination.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Everyone is the star of their own story. Dwelling on how others perceive you will never bring the comfort you’re seeking.
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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Friday, March 6, 2026
Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2026
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The physicians, healthcare professionals, and other experts with our emergency preparedness affiliate COTS had an incredibly busy week with two large events.
Arnold Sports Festival: The largest multi-sport event in the country officially began on Thursday, March 5, and runs through Sunday, bringing thousands of people to central Ohio. For months before the event, the COTS team worked behind the scenes on planning and training with its healthcare, public safety, and emergency management partners.
On Wednesday, March 4, teams were on site for a live, in-person simulation of several potential emergencies. Teams worked through care and transport protocols for cardiac arrest, crush injury, and multi-victim, multi-location events — strengthening preparedness to manage complex emergencies while keeping everyone safe.
All local media outlets covered the simulation and highlighted the importance of the training and preparation:
OhioHealth also shared a story about the event and the collaboration with COTS: How OhioHealth Team Kept Athletes and Visitors Safe at 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, March 9, 2026
SEOHC Healthcare Emergency Drills: On Thursday, March 5, the Southeast/Southeast Central Ohio Healthcare Coalition (SEOHC) held a coordinated full-scale emergency drill involving every hospital in Regions 7 and 8. The drill imagines many serious emergencies related to severe weather – flooding and road closures impacting the ability to transport patients with severe injuries, weeks of rain breaking down infrastructure and leading to an outbreak of a waterborne illness, a hospital forced to evacuate, and more.
COTS activated their Hospital Incident Command Center and worked closely with each hospital and agency to manage the evolving scenarios and coordinate response efforts across the region.
Several regional media outlets covered the drill:
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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2026
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The Columbus Medical Association is proud to offer a physician directory. Whether you would like to connect with physicians who share your clinical interests, practice model, and professional passions, or explore referral options, a complete profile helps build a stronger community of colleagues who understand your work—and want to collaborate. It also allows the CMA to connect the media and other entities with physicians who have expertise in specific areas.
CMA members are listed in our directory, which is accessible to the public, with their specialty, practice location, and professional contact information, along with featured blogs and contributed articles.
Find the CMA Member Directory here.
Need to update your profile? Log into your account here. Be sure to add a photo and your practice information for other physicians to view. Find easy instructions here.
Not seeing your name listed? Please join today and complete your profile.
If you need assistance, contact Member Relations & Service Representative Lynn Manoogian.
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Posted By Columbus Medical Association - CMA,
Friday, February 20, 2026
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The CMA Foundation community extends its deepest gratitude to Dr. Brett Kockentiet as he concludes fourteen years of distinguished service as a Trustee. Throughout his lengthy tenure, Dr. Kockentiet has been a cornerstone of the Board, offering thoughtful insight and steadfast commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
His leadership was particularly instrumental during pivotal periods of growth and change, where he helped guide the organization’s strategic direction while ensuring high standards of governance and accountability. His contributions have left a lasting impact, strengthening a culture of collaboration and stewardship within the Foundation.
As Dr. Kockentiet steps away to begin his next chapter, the Board and the entire CMA community thank him for his role in shaping the organization’s history and positioning it for a strong future. We wish him the very best in his retirement.
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