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Physician Relations Program

We have found that we can best serve physicians, office staff and patients through our physician liaisons. If your practice county is not listed, contact 330-543-3831.

Physician Relations Regions Map

Our physician liaisons can assist with:

Information on new programs
Referral assistance
Personal communication with Akron Children's Hospital
Reference source for any hospital-related question/concern

Related Resources

Matzules, Lynn

Lynn Matzules

330-715-5690 cell
lmatzules@akronchildrens.org

Service area: Belmont, Guernsey, Holmes, Monroe, Noble, Stark, Tuscarawas and Washington counties.

Stuart, Jennifer

Jennifer Stuart

330-543-3453
jstuart@akronchildrens.org

Service area: Ashland, Coshocton, Crawford, Knox, Medina and Richland counties.

Carsey, Lori

Lori Carsey

330-606-6657 cell
lcarsey@akronchildrens.org

Service area: Ohio: Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull counties
Pennsylvania: Lawrence and Mercer counties

Shallahamer, Pat

Pat Shallahamer, RN

Manager, Physician Liaison Program
330-543-3831
pshallahamer@akronchildrens.org

Service area: Portage, Summit and Wayne counties

Susan Manly

Susan Manly

330-697-1666
smanly@akronchildrens.org

Service area: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake and Lorain counties.

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