CMA News

News and Updates from the Columbus Medical Association and our Affiliate Organizations

January 23, 2025

New Member Spotlight: Gina Nichols, MD

We are excited to welcome Gina Nichols, MD, as a new member! Dr. Nichols is a board-certified family physician and founder of Ideal Weight Loss Cosmetic Center. Learn more about her in this New Member Spotlight.

Physician Stories: Dr. Satiani Reflects Back to His First Years in the U.S.

Over more than 50 years of practicing medicine, longtime CMA member Dr. Bhagwan Satiani often reflected back to his first few years in the United States and how they shaped his career. Read about his experiences and the lessons he learned along the way in this powerful story from The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).

🎉 Thank You to Our Members 🎉

We are grateful to the following physicians for being a part of the Columbus Medical Association family and taking advantage of the opportunities to learn, grow, make connections, and get support.

January New Members

Ashley Chambers, MD – Internal Medicine

Zheng “John” Che, MD – Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Alex Dibartola, MD – Orthopedic One

Katherine Exten, MD – Zangmeister Cancer Center

Tricia Hengehold, MD – Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Ritu Madan, DO – Memorial Health

Robert Margolis, MD

Christa Nagel, MD – Zangmeister Cancer Center

David O’Malley, MD – Zangmeister Cancer Center

Gina Nichols, MD - Ideal Weight Loss Cosmetic Center

Shivam Patel, MD – Midwest Retina

Erica Schwaiger Kemp, DO – Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center

Rachel Scott, DO - Northwest Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

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