 Norberto L. Juan, MD completed medical school at Manila Central University in the Philippines and his residency at St. John Hospital in Cleveland. His specialty is Family Medicine. He has been physician for over 20 years, and in 1992 became a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Juan is particularly interested in caring for patients with diabetes and high blood pressure. He enjoys preventative health management. Dr. Juan is a tennis and golf enthusiast.
 Maryum Zohair, MD is originally from Pakistan and graduated from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her residency at The State University of New York in Buffalo, New York. She is Board-certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Zohair enjoys traveling, painting, block printing, felting and reading.
 Virginia Brugger, CNP is originally from Amherst, Ohio. She is a graduate of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, and has been a Certified Nurse Practitioner in family medicine since 2010. Her special interests include women's health, chronic disease management, preventive health and health promotion. Ms. Brugger is excited about returning to Lorain County to improve the health outcomes of those in her own community. Ms. Brugger enjoys spending time with her family and pets, bicycling, hiking, camping, traveling, cooking and reading.
Meet our Women's Health Professionals
 Michelle Grove, CNM is an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife. She was raised in Lorain and graduated from Case Western Reserve University. Her special interests are teens and care of lower risk pregnancies, and enjoys working with families from diverse backgrounds. Ms. Grove likes to make crafts and spends time helping at her children's school.
 James Matheson, DO is originally from Lorain, Ohio, and has been in practice for over 20 years. He attended Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Matheson has a particular interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. He enjoys providing good, quality health care to our patients.
Meet our Dental Professionals
John Kestranek, DDS is originally from Parma, Ohio, and graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry. Dr. Kestranek has more than 25 years experience in general dentistry. He treats patients of all ages and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of his patients. Dr. Kestranek enjoys spending his free time boating and fishing.
 Rob Pardee, DDS is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Pardee enjoys working with children and adults. He strives to bring better oral health to the commuinty. His hobbies include fishing and maintaining a salt water aquarium.
 Jaclyn Biddle, dental hygienist, attended Lakeland Community College for Dental Hygiene, and has been a dental hygienist for the past nine years. Ms. Biddle enjoys treating children and educating them about the importance of oral hygiene in relation to good, overall health. Ms. Biddle enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.
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Robyn Miklovich, CNP is an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is a 1995 graduate of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where she received her Master of Science in Nursing degree. Ms. Miklovich has provided primary care to pediatrics patients at LCH&D for over 6 years. She serves as LCH&D's Chief Clinical Officer. Ms. Miklovich is a talented pianist and loves to fish, golf and garden. 
Liz Contreras, MD is originally from Lima, Peru and attended medical school in the Dominican Republic. She completed her residency at Cooper University Hospital-UMDNJ, Camden, NJ. Dr. Contreras is particularly interested in treating children with asthma.She is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Contreras enjoys running and ballroom dancing.
Suresh Thakker, MD is originally from India. He attended Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago Medical School in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and completed his residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Thakker is a Board-certified pediatrician and has been in practice for over 19 years. He enjoys caring for children, especially those with asthma. Dr. Thakker enjoys reading, meditation, yoga, family and faith and is a Cleveland Browns fan!