CINCINNATI (July 1, 2024) – The Christ Hospital Health Network proudly announces the acquisition of Mt. Auburn Obstetrics & Gynecology, the oldest and most esteemed independent OB/GYN practice in the Cincinnati area providing care to patients since 1938. Mt. Auburn OB/GYN will join The Christ Hospital Health Network of more than 600 providers effective July 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone combining the region’s oldest and most respected independent OB/GYN group with Cincinnati’s Best Hospital System for nine years in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Patients of Mt. Auburn OB/GYN will now enjoy the full spectrum of services offered by The Christ Hospital Health Network’s award-winning women’s health services, including the renowned Mt. Auburn and Liberty Township Birthing Centers. Mt Auburn OB/GYN’s offices in Mt. Auburn, Mason and Montgomery will continue operations in their current locations, ensuring that full-service OB/GYN care is delivered close to where patients are in need.
“We are thrilled to welcome the exceptional team members from Mt. Auburn OB/GYN to The Christ Hospital Health Network family,” said Debbie Hayes, President & CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “Trust in your OB/GYN is crucial for women’s healthcare. The longstanding culture of exceptional care at Mt. Auburn OB/GYN perfectly aligns with our nearly 135-year legacy of excellence of providing superior women’s healthcare.”
James Wendel, MD, Managing Partner of Mt Auburn OB/GYN, who has been practicing at Mt. Auburn OB/GYN for 38 years, will continue to provide leadership for the members of the team.
“Our longstanding work with The Christ Hospital Health Network makes this a natural partnership,” said Dr. Wendel. “The Christ Hospital Health Network’s reputation speaks for itself and our organization’s missions to provide exceptional care to the Greater Cincinnati community long into the future aligns seamlessly. Patients can trust that our talented team of physicians, nurses and staff will continue to deliver the exceptional care and attention they deserve.”
In addition to Dr. Wendel, the following physicians at Mt. Auburn OB/GYN will be joining: Kevin Fitzgerald, MD, Amy Million, MD, Erin Requarth, MD, Mabel Roberts, MD, Jessica Scholey, MD, and Emily Wiebracht, MD.
For more information on Mt. Auburn OB/GYN you can visit the website here. You can find physicians, office numbers and learn more about the practice.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2024. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.