Patient Stories

Shirley Sibbring couldn’t quite catch her breath. She thought being winded was part of the natural aging process, but her primary care physician didn’t.

Most people describe 66-year-old Ken Williams of Zanesville as one of the most active people they know. However, he
noticed changes when he was working out at the gym.

Carolyn tried several non-surgical treatments, from over-the-counter medications to steroid injections to assistive devices, like a cane or walker. But finally, the pain became so bad that she could barely walk. So, she moved forward and had joint replacement surgery on her left knee.

Duane McFarland has experienced strokes, heart attacks, double pneumonia, sepsis and open-heart quadruple bypass surgery. No wonder he values quality healthcare.

Patient Rob Ogg recounts his battle with COVID-19 and the monoclonal antibody treatment he received at the Genesis Infusion Clinic.

Nothing traumatic happened. At 81 years old, nothing traumatic needs to happen. As Janet Doyle routinely descended the steps from her bedroom one morning, an unexpected pain shot into her hip and traveled down her left leg.

Laura Walker severely injured her knee at age 29. She spent two decades in agonizing pain.

Debbie Lovensheimer’s hiking buddies looked concerned after traversing 25 miles on the Appalachian Trail. Normally, Debbie thrives as their fearless leader, but this time she felt bad. In addition to unusual fatigue, she consistently experienced stabbing pain after she ate.

In the spring of 2017, Charles found himself taking naps frequently, but something didn’t feel quite right. “I soon realized I wasn’t actually napping, but instead was having blackouts,” explained Charles.