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Richard K. Cavender, M.D. – Medical Director |
 An avid athlete and fitness aficionado, Dr. Cavender pursed his love of exercise while establishing his career as an emergency medicine physician. A life-changing injury/disease process at the young age of 35, left him in intractable pain: unable to work effectively, exercise, or even to play with his children. Not satisfied with traditional medicine’s “wait and see” approach, Dr. Cavender sought a proactive treatment approach which would optimize his healing and quality of life potential. Thus began his research and training in the field of Age Management Medicine. Within months of initiating treatment, Dr. Cavender had achieved a nearly 95% recovery and resumed his active lifestyle nearly pain-free, including playing full contact football for a local police & fire charity event every year. Because of his personal experience, Dr. Cavender was inspired to bring this innovative philosophy of medicine to Central Ohio.
Dr. Cavender’s engaging personality, his cutting edge scientific and clinical expertise, and his passion for this type of therapeutic intervention make being his patient a truly powerful, pleasant, and life changing experience.
Dr. Cavender, his wife, Melissa, and their four children reside in New Albany. |
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| EDUCATION/SPECIALTY TRAINING: |
- Cenegenics Medical Institute, Age Management Medicine
- The Ohio State University Hospitals College of Medicine, Emergency Medicine residency
- West Virginia University Hospitals, Surgical internship
- West Virginia University School of Medicine, M.D. degree
- Marshall University , WV, Pre-med
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EXPERIENCE: |
- Private Practice, New Albany, Ohio 2002 - present
- Resident Training Instructor
- Emergency Medicine Physician 1996 - 2004
- Mt Carmel East and Mt Carmel Medical Centers
- Riverside Methodist/ Grant Hospitals
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: |
- Board Certified, American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine
- Certified, Age Management Medicine, Cenegenics Medical Institute
- Board Certified, American College of Anti-Aging Sports Medicine Professionals
- Certification - Exercise Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine
- Licensed - Sports Medicine Physician—Ohio Athletic Commission
- Board Certified & Fellow, American Board of Emergency Medicine
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MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS: |
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians
- American College of Emergency Physicians
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William Vorhees, DC – Director, Medical Fitness & Rehabilitation |
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David Mor, Ph.D. – Clinical Exercise Physiologist |
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 Dr. Mor was originally trained as an exercise physiologist in Israel, managing a cardiac rehabilitation facility there. After immigrating to the United States, he has a broad range of professional experiences including directing a fitness facility and providing employee wellness programming to large corporations. As a retired professional soccer player, Dr. Mor now pursues his love of the sport in a coaching capacity.
Dr. Mor has brought to the Age Management Medical Center team his expertise on exercise and therapeutic lifestyle change to our patients. His approach is both kind and nurturing, garnering both the respect and trust of his patients. He has a passion for teaching those around him about strategies for dramatically improving quality of life.
Dr. Mor, his wife Tammy, and two children reside in Bexley. |
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| Vijay Nadkarni, PT – Physical Therapist |
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| Keirsten Welch, RD, LD – Registered Dietitian |
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| Alisa Mayberry, RN – Patient Care Coordinator |
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 With a background in critical care and anesthetic nursing, Alisa brings to the Age Management Medical Center team the skills needed to implement highly technical testing procedures and assure the quality and timely management of patient care. Her consistently warm and friendly presence are a highlight of the Age Management experience.
Alisa, her husband Terry and their three children live in Westerville. |
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| Mollie Shepherd, MA – Clinical Aesthetician, Medical Assistant |
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| Melissa Fairall-Cavender, MSW, LISW – Program Director |
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 With a master’s degree in psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention, in addition to many years experience in administrative program planning and development, Melissa adds a multifaceted approach to the Age Management Medical Center multidisciplinary team. She utilizes her expertise in assessment and intervention to assist in the development & implementation of therapeutic lifestyle intervention strategies. She further serves as outreach and ombudsman for both current and prospective patients and as the primary spokesperson for the practice in the various realms of local & regional community, the business arena, and medical & professional associations.
Melissa, her husband Rick and their four children live in New Albany. |
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| Patti Hout – Office Manager |
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 With many years experience as a medical office manager, Patti brings to Age Management Medical Center an attention to detail and the oversight needed to keep such a large and thriving practice operating at an optimal level. Often “behind the scenes,” Patti’s dependability and consistency provide the backbone that enables the clinical team to focus on providing top notch quality patient care.
Patti lives in Delaware. |
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Sandi Curnutte – Receptionist |
 Having spent numerous years in customer service predominantly in medical care settings, Sandi exemplifies the calm and reassuring presence needed to keep a busy office working efficiently. Often the first contact with Age Management Medical Center, Sandi’s kind and welcoming voice ensure that our patients begin and end each visit with a positive experience.
Sandi and her son live in Columbus. |
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