Hours of Operation
Mon- Friday: 7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Contacts
Surgical Coordinator - Kathy Piroch
Phone: (330)952-1737
Email: kathy.piroch@medinasurgical.com
Dr. Steve Nguyen
Clinical Director, Board Certified, Dentist Anesthesiologist
With 19 years of experience, Dr. Steve A. H. Nguyen has both knowledge and experience to provide superior services for patients of many of the areas leading Pediatric Dentists and Oral Surgeons.
As a Dental Anesthesiologist, Dr Nguyen has performed over 4000 cases of general anesthesia safely, without sequella. In addition, he has done numerous IV sedation cases.
Dr. Nguyen´s training began at the United States Army Medical Department in Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, and over the years he has received over a dozen awards, medals and ribbons including a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for Operation Enduring Freedom.
Dr. Nguyen received his General Anesthesia certification from MetroHealth Medical Center of Case Western Reserve University and his DDS from the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School. Dr. Nguyen was Program Director of Dental/Maxillofacial Anesthesiology residency at the Ohio State University (OSU) from 2011 to 2014. He is a staff anesthesiologist at both Nationwide Children’s Hospital and OSU’s Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, and is an Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor at MetroHealth Medical Center Hospital in Cleveland. He is the President of American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologist and is a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Tikhon Kim
Anesthesiologist/MDTeam Member
Dr. Kim joined the Dental Surgical Center of Medina, after spending 12 years providing care as an anesthesiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Dr. Kim received his MD degree at Alma Medical School, Ata, Russia, and was practicing anesthesiology even before he came to the United States in 1991. In 1991, Dr. Kim redid his medical school and anesthesia residency training at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kim is conscientious and caring. Dr. Kim is a great asset to the Dental Surgical Center of Medina.
Dr. Kim is blessed with a gifted wife and a son. Dr. Kim’s wife, is a classical piano teacher at the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), and his son is a medical doctor with a thriving practice in Ohio.
Lisa Archer
LPN/Financial Coordinator
Lisa graduated in 2010 from Lorain Community College where she received her LPN degree. Lisa started at the Dental Surgical Center in 2014. She enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Paula Lolopulos
LPN
Paula graduated from Lorain county community college in 2006 where she earned her LPN degree. She has been an employee of the dental surgical center since 2013.
Patti Eaglehouse
RN Nurse Administrator
Patti, RDH, RN, graduated with a degree in dental hygiene in 1988 from Youngstown State University and then graduated with a RN in 2012 from Cuyahoga Community College, bringing the perfect blend of skills to our surgery center. She has been with the Dental Surgical Center of Medina since June, 2015 as a nurse administrator/compliance coordinator. She enjoys spending time with her family and furry kids.
Theresa Cerra
RN
Theresa Graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She later attended Ashland University where she received her Masters in Business Administration. She began working for DSCM in 2018. She has three children who keep her very busy attending sporting events and extracurricular activities, and in her free time she enjoys jogging, skiing, water sports, volunteering, and playing with her children in any activity!
Aziza Khakimova
RN, BSN
Aziza, RN, BSN, graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 2016, and was a nurse at the Emergency Department at Cleveland Clinic and a medical interpreter before coming to DSCM. She has been at the surgery center for 2 years now, and obtained her Bachelor of Science at Cleveland State University during her time here. Aziza likes to spend her free time traveling, singing, dancing, hiking, cooking, and learning new languages.
Kathy Piroch
Surgical Coordinator
Kathy comes to us with 30 years of management in the customer service industry, including office, food, and retail. In her spare time she is a realtor. She also enjoys gardening, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.
"....Great experience, very friendly staff."
