CMA Leadership

CMA Officers

Dr. Grewal is a cardiologist and graduate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. He completed his residency at MetroHealth Medical Center and fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital and University Hospitals of Cleveland. Dr. Grewal has been with OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians since 1997 and is currently the system chief of cardiac imaging for OhioHealth. His clinical interests include heart disease prevention and heart valve disease, but he enjoys providing consultations on all aspects of cardiology. Dr. Grewal is an avid runner and has completed the Columbus Marathon four times. He also enjoys cycling and golf. Dr. Grewal resides with his family in New Albany, Ohio.

Dr. Clay is an Emergency Medicine Physician and graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. After medical school he completed a general internship in internal medicine and a residency in Emergency Medicine both from Boston University. After leaving residency he was an Attending physician at Advocate Christ Medical Center on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. During the 90 years there he took on various leadership roles at the residency program from PI director to the Medical director of Simulation before joining Mid-Ohio Emergency Services here in Columbus, Ohio. Since 2015 he has been the medical director of free-standing Emergency Department in Pickerington with OhioHealth. In December of 2023 this freestanding became a full hospital he has the same role as the Medical Director for the Emergency Department. Dr. Clay is a life, career and health coach as well with a passion to help others pursue excellence in every aspect of their lives. Achieving wellness with a continual pursuit for excellence. Dr. Clay is a voracious reader an avid golfer and movie buff, and sports fan. He resides with his family in New Albany, Ohio.

The CMA and its affiliates have made a huge impact in central Ohio. Programs like Made for Medicine, Doc to Doc, Physician’s Care Connection, Physician Leadership Academy, and COTS are the best of the CMA!
I love inpatient medicine including teaching medical students and residents.
I love going to soccer games, playing golf, exercising, and listening to audiobooks.
I love going to Columbus Crew games at the new stadium, the Memorial Golf Tournament, and Persian restaurant Caspian.

Dr. Brown is a native of North Carolina who graduated from North Carolina A&T State University. He entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill school of medicine and graduated with dual degrees, a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Health Care and Prevention and a Doctor of Medicine degree. He trained at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Internal Medicine and then completed sub-specialty training in Nephrology. He has served as an Assistant Professor of medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where he was also an Assistant Medical Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Since that time he has worked in a variety of settings from large hospitals in Columbus to small critical access hospitals in rural areas in the Central Ohio region as a hospitalist and as a nephrologist. Dr. Brown is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He has been active in the community participating in health talks and health fairs.

Tracy Cook, MD, has been impassioned by medicine and the pursuit of supporting patients throughout her life. From an early age, she was interested in following in the footsteps of her mother and wanted to devote her career to helping care for others and dedicated herself to becoming a doctor. With degrees from Miami University and The Ohio State University, she spent countless hours studying and preparing to provide the most informed care possible to her future patients.
For over 25 years, Tracy has been one of central Ohio’s most respected OB/GYN doctors as she has supported thousands of women and families confidently prepare for the welcoming of new members of their families. She has been consistently named to the list of “Exceptional Women in Medicine” by Castle Connolly and as a “Top OB/GYN Physician” by Columbus Monthly magazine. Her outstanding surgical skills and warm interpersonal strengths allow her to enjoy meaningful patient-doctor relationships that extend well beyond scheduled annual visits and postpartum follow-ups.
In addition to her excellent work as an OB/GYN, Tracy’s passion for leadership led her to serve her community as a Board member for the Columbus Medical Association, Chair of the OB/GYN Department at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and member of the Marketing and Operations Committees for Avina Women’s Care. Through these leadership roles, she has helped impact positive change in the medical field by emphasizing the critical need for self-care for physicians and their staff, the power of working together to create a healthier work-life balance and streamlined operations to simplify and organize administrative functions.
Outside of her roles in the medical community, Tracy’s passion for creating happy families has been best demonstrated by her greatest accomplishment as a mother of her own three children who she supports endlessly through her generous devotion of time, resources, and genuine love.

Why CMA? What made you decide to take a leadership position?
When I joined a practice after residency, my two partners said to me, “You will need to join the CMA”. I did and for a number of years it wasn’t apparent to me as to why I was a member. Then I was invited to be a member of the Professional Relations Committee and as a member of that committee, I learned the reason that I was a CMA member. It was an organization that supported physicians in our community for the benefit of the health of our community. As time progressed my appreciation of what the CMA provided grew. When I was asked to serve, I was pleased to be able to support our organization.
What are your clinical or professional interests?
Since retiring from the practice of medicine, my interest has been in supporting physicians in their endeavor to practice their art. I have continued to be the practice manager of our OB/GYN practice, and have been involved as both faculty and Board Chair for the Physician Leadership Academy. I have a particular interest in helping physicians understand their relationship with money as I see that interaction having a great impact on the practice of medicine.
What’s the best thing about being a doctor in central Ohio?
I was born and raised in Columbus, so this is home. Practicing in a community that is my home has been the best thing. Oh yes, and the CMA.
What’s the “can’t-miss spot” for out-of-town guests visiting Columbus?
I would vote for our Columbus Zoo as being that place. It has grown to be on par with zoos anywhere.

CMA Board of Directors

Why CMA? What made you decide to take a leadership position?
I was initially drawn to the CMA for its commitments to health equity, community engagement, and diversity/inclusion. In this leadership position, I hope to engage in collaborative work with the goal of improving healthcare for our patients, communities, and each other.
What are your clinical or professional interests?
Medical education, advocacy, community engagement, population health, reproductive justice, and addressing systems that perpetuate oppression/disparities in healthcare.
What’s the best thing about being a doctor in central Ohio?
The community of physicians who are committed to improving the health of our region - and our amazing patients!
What’s the “can’t-miss spot” for out-of-town guests visiting Columbus?
All of our wonderful coffee shops! It's a great way to explore the different neighborhoods of Columbus. My favorites are Roosevelt Coffeehouse and Parable Coffee.

Nita Bhatt, MD, MPH, FAPA, a native of Columbus, is privileged to serve on the board of directors for the Columbus Medical Association. Specializing in psychiatry and addiction medicine, she practices at the state psychiatric hospital in Columbus and holds roles as associate professor and associate director of medical student education at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Bhatt holds the distinction of being the first Indian/South Asian president in the 74-year history of the Ohio Psychiatric Association (OPPA). She values the CMA's dedication to inclusivity and diversity, reflecting her own commitment to equitable healthcare. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bhatt finds joy in yoga, meditation, and hiking.

I am new to the Columbus area and I have already heard about the CMA and all the amazing things that this group has been doing. When I got the offer to get more involved I couldn’t pass it up. I am excited and proud to be a part of such an amazing community of motivated physicians.
My field is Emergency Medicine and I have recently separated from the Air Force. I have served in medical leadership roles in the past, and I find myself most excited about healthcare policy at the moment.
Personally, I am a huge nerd. I love playing board games and reading, mostly fantasy and books about history. I also love to be physically active and travel!
As I am still new to the area and am still finding all of my loves. I will say though that I have loved exploring Grandview and feel like I find a new, exciting place each time I visit.

What made you want to take on a leadership role here at CMA
The CMA has been part of my life since 2014. I volunteered with Physicians CareConnection before medical school, attended Public Policy Committee and Board meetings as a representative of OSUCOM’s AMA chapter, and met a community of engaged, passionate physicians who wanted to improve the lives of their patients and their colleagues. I am grateful to continue to represent my colleagues by serving on the Board.
What are your professional passions? (specialty, etc)
My interests include primary care for medically complex patients, care of undifferentiated patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings, and public policy that supports the effective care delivery in these settings.
What are your personal passions?
My hobbies and interests include endurance sports, live music and comedy, reading long-form journalism and non-fiction writing when time allows, and spending time with my wife, Amelia, kids, Eli and Kit, and dog, Gary.
What is your favorite thing to do/eat/see in Columbus?
Grab the egg sandwich at Fox in the Snow. And visit Rockmill Brewery in Lancaster, which has been a favorite for my family since we moved here in 2014.

Dr. Daniel Eiferman is a tenured Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of Patient Flow and Transfer Center and Director of Special Operations for Quality Department at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connelly since 2018.
He obtained a Master’s of Business Administration at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and has also developed leadership courses for faculty and resident on topics that focus on performance improvement, team building, and physician resilience.
He is most proud of his marriage to his beautiful wife Ilissa and his relationship to his three wonderful children Julia, Jeffrey, and Abby.

Dr. Laura Espy-Bell, M.D, MHA, FACEP is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Associate Medical Director with Mid-Ohio Emergency Services, as well as the Founder of the Made for Medicine program, one of the Columbus Medical Association affiliates.
She is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Emergency Medicine there in 2014.
Dr. Espy-Bell’s passion is centered on leadership, mentorship, diversity, and health disparities. She is the Founder of the Columbus Black Physicians Network, established in 2016, a social/service organization created to promote networking, provide mentorship, and volunteerism among physicians in the central Ohio area. During the pandemic, Dr. Espy-Bell lead and advocacy campaign, called “Our Community versus Covid,” featuring approximately 25 African-American physicians in the Columbus area that went “viral” speaking directly to communities of color about the impact of the COVID-19 virus and encouraged them to get vaccinated.
Dr. Espy-Bell is the Founder of the “Made for Medicine” program, a pipeline initiative for African American students to pursue a career in medicine. This program was created to address the disparity of African American physicians across the country and in central Ohio. Dr. Espy-Bel is committed to authentic leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, and investing in the next generation.
She is married and has three children.

What made you want to take on a leadership role here at CMA: I didn’t know much about the CMA and all of the offerings until I joined the Physician’s Leadership Academy in 2018. After being a part of this comprehensive program and learning so much about business, leadership and my own personal journey and well-being, I felt a strong connection to the mission of the CMA. I have discovered the breadth of programs that are offered by the CMA and would like to continue to support our mission.
What are your professional passions? (specialty, etc): I truly believe that it is our duty as physicians to be educators – this is not limited to educating our patients and families but extends to our next generation of healthcare professionals and our staff. I am passionate about caring for the physicians and staff at my office and in our company, COPC. I serve on our Physician Well-Being Council to help our corporation make strides in bettering the well-being of our doctors.
What are your personal passions?: After I graduated from the PLA in 2019, I pursued my yoga teacher training to further my own education about yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness. I truly enjoy practicing and sharing the practice of body movement and mindfulness with the breath. I try to incorporate the philosophies in to how I interact with people in my professional and personal life.
What is your favorite thing to do/eat/see in Columbus? I don’t know if I have one favorite thing in Columbus! I enjoy trying new restaurants, exploring our parks and nature, and checking out the different suburbs and areas in and around Columbus. I find that there is always something new popping up that I want to try. Columbus Underground is a great resource for new ideas for restaurants, festivals, and the arts.

OSMA Seventh District Councilor
A native of Saginaw, Michigan, Dr. Bernadette earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She completed a master's degree in public health at the University of California, Berkeley and a doctorate of medicine from the Medical College of Ohio. She continued her clinical studies at the Mount Carmel Family Medicine Residency Program in Columbus, Ohio. Today Dr. Bernadette is a family medicine physician and the co-owner of Faith Family Health, also in Columbus.

Anusha Singh, BS in Neuroscience, is a second-year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and President of their AMA chapter. she is starring in the MSNBC documentary Periodical, featuring her advocacy work to pass menstrual equity legislation. She founded PERIOD OSU in 2018. Anusha spearheaded grassroots campaigns to repeal tampon taxes in Ohio and Michigan and secured $5 million for free period products in all Ohio schools, creating the largest funded period program in the country.
Anusha co-led the first grassroots #NationalPeriodDay campaign in 2019, mobilizing tens of thousands of youth across all 50 states, influencing five presidential candidates, and making menstrual equity a trending topic on Twitter. She has led policy boot camps nationwide, empowering youth activists to champion menstrual equity legislation.
Her advocacy has gained national and international recognition, including a TEDx talk, testimonies before D.C. lawmakers, and presentations at the Mexico Gender Equity Conference and USC Own It Summit. Her research on menstrual justice was published in the Harvard Medical School Primary Care Review.
In 2023, Anusha was elected as the Midwest Regional Alternate Delegate for the American Medical Association (AMA) and leads the Physician Action Network chapter at OSUCOM in Ohio. She authored a resolution for free period products in Ohio schools and organized an Ohio-wide medical student lobby day on various advocacy issues. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Hill, Columbus Dispatch, NBC4, and Newsweek.

The CMA Alliance has been a part of the CMA for over 50 years. It was established to help our community and the physicians they love and family. Today we see the Importance of this concerning burnout and depression.
I have enjoyed being on the Board and bringing to the group the importance of remembering the medical family side of the physician's life.
What are your clinical or professional interests?
By profession, I have a Master's in Social Work and Public Administration. I am currently President of the Ohio State Medical Association Alliance and a member of the CMA and OSMA Foundation, Legislative and PAC Boards.
Ron and I have 5 children. Our youngest is in college at DePaul University in Chicago. Outside of being on the Board, I serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Dublin.
What are your hobbies/interests?
Ron and I have participated in the Peloton for many years now. I also like to garden and take long walks.
What’s the “can’t-miss spot” for out-of-town guests visiting Columbus?
Bridge Street Park in Dublin