Faculty
Stuart J. Kanter, DO, CMD
Associate Program Director
- Dr. Kanter obtained a BS in Psychology from The Ohio State University.
- He received his medical degree from The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency in Family Medicine at The Mount Carmel Health System, and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
- Dr. Kanter is board-certified in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. He was previously a partner with Central Ohio Geriatrics, and Medical Director for Capital City Hospice. He previously educated residents and fellows as faculty member of both the Ohio Health Geriatric Fellowship program and the Dublin Methodist Hospital Family Medicine residency. He is a Certified Medical Director by the Society for Post Acute and Long-Term Care. He was previously Medical Director at several nursing facilities in Columbus. He is a previous Ohio Medical Director's Association board member.
- Dr. Kanter is an advocate for the elderly.
- He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 dogs.
Matthew Chakan, MD, FACP
Faculty
- Dr. Chakan received his Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his Doctor of Medicine from Boston University. He also completed his Internal Medicine residency at Boston University.
- Dr. Chakan is Board-certified in Internal Medicine.
- After working as an outpatient Primary Care Provider for Allegheny Health Network in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Chakan returned to his passion of medical education.
- Dr. Chakan was an Assistant Professor of Medicine and core faculty member of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program in Norfolk, Virginia. He chaired several resident education and development committees and received numerous teaching awards.
- Dr. Chakan is interested in teaching and practicing Evidence-Based Medicine, caring for the underserved, and developing physicians-in-training using Evidence-Based Medical Education and Adult Learning models.
- Outside of work, Dr. Chakan enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, kayaking, and skiing.
Lyle T. Olson, MD, FACP
Faculty
- Dr. Olson received his B.S. in biology from The Ohio State University.
- He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University and completed his residency in internal medicine at The Ohio State University Hospitals.
- He has cared for nursing home patients in various capacities during all his practice years, committing full-time to their care since 2016 as part of MedOne Healthcare Partners.
- He serves as the medical director of several skilled nursing facilities.
- He and his wife enjoy music, hiking in the national parks, and visiting their grown daughters at various locales.
Neil Richard, MD, FAAFP
Faculty
- Dr. Neil Richard of Central Ohio Primary Care is the medical director of Worthington Christian Village and Willow Brook Christian Home.
- Dr Richard grew up in Worthington and graduated from Otterbein College. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his Family Practice residency at Grant Medical Center.
- Dr. Richard is board certified in Family Practice, is a member of the American Board of Family Practice, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
- He has been recognized by the National Committee of Quality Assurance for his excellence in the care of the diabetic and stroke patients.
- He also donates his time to the Free Clinic and the teaching of medical students.
Hannah Parsons, BS
Program Administrator
- Hannah is the Program Administrator for both the OB/GYN and Geriatrics programs. She graduated from Ohio University in 2023 and has been with Mount Carmel Graduate Medical Education since.
- Email: Hannah.Parsons@mchs.com