The Care Team Here For You

Dr. Carolyn Garcia, MD

Bio: Dr. Garcia has over twenty years of experience as a pediatrician. She has worked in big cities like New York and Chicago as well as small towns like Fostoria, Ohio, where she held a private practice. She most recently practiced medicine in Toledo, Ohio, working at a health center.Now a Marion, Ohio resident, she hopes to retire here someday. She is happily married. She is a mother of a grown son, who wishes to follow in his mother's career path.

Dr. Garcia is passionate about the health and well-being of all children. She is now accepting new patients.

Alice Risner, CNP

Bio: My name is Alice (Allie) Risner. I have been a nurse for 10 years and an NP for 3 years. My nursing experience includes ortho-trauma and family practice. I have been employed at an FQHC for the last 2.5 years and look forward to providing care to those in need in the Marion County area. My interests include orthopedic/sports injuries, women’s health and diabetic management. I reside in rural Harding County with my husband and 3 children. My hobbies include anything outdoors during the summer, reading and exploring new places with my family.

Dr. Suzanne Schuler, MD

Bio: Dr. Schuler has been seeing patients in her husband’s hometown of Marion , Ohio for many years and has been with the Center Street Community Health Center since 2003.

When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family , reading, hiking, and ballet dancing.

Sarah Rice, CNP

Bio: I have been a nurse for 14 years and a Nurse Practitioner for 7years, with the last 5 years in a family practice and the 2 years prior in the ER/Urgent Care. I currently live in Morrow County with my 2 children. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and riding/showing our horses.

Bio: Dr. Kelly Bruch has been an independent optometrist since 1998. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Indiana University School of Optometry. She also completed a postgraduate residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at Indiana University School of Optometry.
Dr. Bruch has been a business co-owner since 2006 and consulted in the establishment of Center Street Optometry in 2019. Her focus is on primary eye care and diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease for the entire family. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. She is also a past-president of the Central Ohio Optometric Association, the local chapter of the Ohio Optometric Association.
Dr. Bruch grew up in St. Louis, MO, and relocated to Ohio with her husband in 2000. She enjoys traveling domestically and overseas with family and friends in her free time.

Bio: Dr. Meredith Kiess received her undergraduate at The Ohio State University, graduating in physical therapy with summa cum laude honors. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy at AT Still University and worked in pediatrics for 16 years. She continued her education to obtain her Doctorate of Optometry, graduating cum laude from The Ohio State University, College of Optometry.
During her time at the College of Optometry, Dr. Kiess was selected to become part of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society. She has also completed training in primary vision care, low vision rehabilitation, binocular vision care, and surgical co-management. Since graduating, she has enjoyed working in private practice and corporate settings.
Dr. Kiess is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. She practices full scope optometry and sees patients of all ages providing vision and ocular health examinations, prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, and emergency eye care.

Dr. Jared Friebel

Bio: From his teenage years Dr. Friebel has been dedicated to health and wellness, while playing multiple sports. During his time at the University of Mount Union, he was involved in multiple clubs/organizations which focused around health and fitness. Dr. Friebel has a passion for treating athletes of all ages and strives to help them reach their optimum potential.

Dr. Friebel is knowledgeable in injury prevention, nutrition and exercise. Dr. Friebel specializes in sports chiropractic care via thompson, diversified, activator and trt method techniques. He is also familiar in sports rehab via myofascial release, cupping and kinesiology taping.

Gargey Bhatt, RPH PHARMD

Bio: Over 15 years of experience as a pharmacist working in retail, clinic setting and outpatient hospital pharmacies. Enjoy working close in the community and helping patients reach their health goals. Believe in team work between patient and their healthcare team to collectively reach patient’s health goals. I am married and have two children and love spending time with my family. I enjoy reading and work on cars with my son.