Our Physicians & Advanced Practice Clinicians

Dr. Schlessel earned his medical degree from Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio and completed his rheumatology fellowship at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 1992. After working in a multi-specialty group near Philadelphia for 6 years he joined the Columbus Arthritis Center in 1998.

As president of the Columbus Arthritis Center, Dr. Schlessel is grateful for the opportunity to care for patients in one of the largest, and what he considers to be the best, single specialty rheumatology group in the country. He is privileged to be able to utilize his years of education, knowledge and experience to improve the lives of his patients.

Dr. Richardson earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and remained in Columbus to complete a Residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital and returned to OSU to complete a Fellowship in Rheumatology in 2003.

She decided to become a Rheumatologist after seeing how much physicians could help those living with autoimmune conditions. She believes with early diagnosis and treatment, patients can see a vast improvement in their quality of life.

Dr. Richardson has been recognized as a Medical Honoree through the Arthritis Foundation, is an active volunteer for Walk With a Doc 50 Mile Challenge and the Thanks for Giving 4 miler.

Dr. Richardson and her family enjoy spending time together outdoors traveling, hiking, and skiing. She has completed multiple marathons, triathlons, and an Ironman.

Dr. Anupama Chauhan earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio and a Residency in Internal Medicine from Summa Health Systems in Akron, Ohio, and completed a Fellowship in Rheumatology from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 2007.

She became a rheumatologist for several different reasons.  She feels that if she can help her patients decrease their pain, by even just 10 percent, than she knows she is helping them.  She is continually inspired by the strength she sees in her patients.  The newer therapies for arthritis have changed Rheumatology forever.  She has seen how these new medications, especially in patients with many years of rheumatoid, quickly allow them to feel better.   This effect on their lives, continues to amaze her.

Dr. Chauhan and her husband are active in the community by supporting a variety of non-profits throughout Ohio and around the world. Their focus includes institutions that promote the arts, education, and healthcare to underserved populations.

Dr. Marc Antonchak earned his degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio and completed a Residency in Internal Medicine from Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a Fellowship in Rheumatology at University of Cincinnati in 2009.

He is on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Association of Rheumatology and has been honored as the Arthritis Foundation’s Medical Honoree for the “Walk to Cure Arthritis”.

He enjoys running, gardening, spending time with his wife and kids.

Dr. Mundwiler (aka Dr. Matt) earned his medical degree from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. He completed a Residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Rheumatology from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Early in his medical education, Dr. Mundwiler knew that his goal was to help his patients live their best lives. He found that the specialty of Rheumatology provided the unique opportunity to practice medicine in a truly holistic way. For him, it’s been exciting to utilize the ever evolving tools available to help people reduce their pain, move more freely, and regain function.

To help advance the field of rheumatology and continually be an advocate for patients, Dr. Mundwiler has served on the Government Affairs Committee and Political Action Committee of the American College of Rheumatology.

Dr. Mundwiler enjoys spending time with his two children, dabbling in music, and playing golf and tennis.

Dr. Dhillon earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio, she completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a Fellowship in Rheumatology from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

“I became a Rheumatologist because the specialty offers a taste of challenging medicine, but at the same time provides unmatched work/life balance. Additionally, with the amount of ground-breaking research and medication discovery in this field in recent years, it is a very rewarding time to be a Rheumatologist- I believe I can actually make a palpable difference in patients’ lives, and nothing is more fulfilling than that.”

Dr. Dhillon enjoys her family and traveling to new and exciting destinations. She is active in giving back to the community by volunteering for organizations that serve the under and uninsured and has traveled to India to treat those with rheumatological conditions, as well as volunteering at an HIV clinic of orphaned children.

Dr. Parsa earned her medical degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio and completed a Fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.

Dr. Parsa was introduced to the field of Rheumatology while in medical training through the Columbus Arthritis Center. “A rheumatologist is first, and foremost, an internist. I chose rheumatology for a couple reasons. The first being that I didn’t have to give up any aspect of Internal Medicine to specialize in a field I found extremely interesting. And the second being that I could make a true difference in my patients’ lives. To see results and feel like I helped get a patient to a good place puts a smile on my face every day.”

Dr. Parsa and her husband enjoy their labradoodle, Hugo! Together they enjoy exploring new trails, cooking, and traveling to experience new restaurants. And, Jeni’s Ice Cream! She also enjoys giving back to the community by having been active in the Lupus Foundation and local library reading programs.

Dr. Seymour earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital and a fellowship in Rheumatology at The Ohio State University, both in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Seymour was drawn to the field of Rheumatology because it combined his two favorite subjects in medical school: the muskuloskeletal system and immunology. Through innovative treatments, he feels the impact a rheumatologist can have is unique – improving quality of life and restoring function in those with arthritis and autoimmune conditions. He enjoys establishing long-term relationships with his patients and passing along his passion for preventative medicine.

Dr. Seymour is an avid reader, NBA basketball fan, and an aspiring green thumb. He enjoys all things active including running, golfing, and sailing with his wife. He remains an active mentor within the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.

Dr. Meriah Moore earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita, Kansas and attended Residency in Internal Medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. She then completed Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Michigan in 2019 where she stayed for a Research Fellowship and earned a Master’s of Science in healthcare research.

She chose to become a Rheumatologist to help her patients make progress towards their functional goals. She is continuously inspired by her patient’s resiliency and is committed to providing them with expert medical care.

Dr. Moore enjoys spending time with her family, acrylic painting, hiking and running.

Shannon earned her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Toledo, OH.

She decided to practice in the field of Rheumatology because she enjoys being able to practice autonomously while having guidance from physicians, when needed. She also has several family members with autoimmune diseases and finds that being able to treat the diseases effectively is rewarding for her and her patients.

Shannon enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her young daughter. She is an avid soccer fan and player, she enjoys rock climbing and hiking, as well. Shannon also teaches future Physician Assistants at Ohio Dominican University.

Candy earned her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL.

Candy knew from an early high school age that she wanted to become a Physician Assistant because she wanted to work in the medical field and provide direct patient care. She decided to pursue Rheumatology because of her interest in autoimmune diseases and having the opportunity for long-term follow-up with patients.

Candy enjoys staying active with her family, including her two young sons. She is an avid reader, enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling.

Chelsea earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio.

Chelsea has always had a desire to pursue medicine and that was confirmed during a medical mission trip to Costa Rica. Making a difference in people’s lives by performing as simple a task as prescribing vitamins or diagnosing an ear infection solidified that decision.

Rheumatology first caught her interest during her time at ODU while listening to the lecture on rheumatology by Shannon Ghizzoni, PA-C. After completing a rotation at Columbus Arthritis Center, she felt her mind and heart were captured by the field of rheumatology. She enjoys solving the puzzle of autoimmunity and finds it rewarding when the right treatment plan is in place and the patient begins to feel better.

Chelsea loves Columbus! She enjoys cheering on the Blue Jackets and exploring the city’s Metroparks. When the weather cooperates she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Scout, and husband, Matt. When the weather is not cooperative, you will often find Chelsea watching a game of Jeopardy.

Sarah received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.

Sarah decided to become a Physician Assistant because she values spending time with patients and working as a part of a team to provide greater access to healthcare. She finds rheumatology to be a rewarding field because she can help to maintain joint function so that patients can continue to do what they love to do every day!

She enjoys all things Disney, camping, and spending time with her husband and family.

Riddhi earned her Master of Health Sciences with Physician Assistant Certificate from Drexel University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She decided to become a Physician Assistant in order to help patients improve and understand their health. She enjoys spending time with her patients as she helps them understand the complexities of diseases and the risks/benefits of treatment plans.

Her decision to practice in the rheumatology is because she finds the diseases are often unique, can be complicated, and the treatment and understanding of these diseases is constantly evolving. She hopes to help her patients understand their arthritic or autoimmune condition, help them be comfortable with a treatment plan, and help them relieve their pain and improve their quality of life.

Riddhi enjoys traveling to fun and exciting places, but you will also find her spending time with a good book while enjoying the outdoors.

Elizabeth earned a Master of Physician Assistant Practice from Ohio University in Dublin, Ohio and has a strong interest in musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions.

Prior to her career as a Physician Assistant, she earned her Master of Public Health in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked as a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist. As a PA, she is able to expand the tools she gained from her nutrition background to focus on holistic wellness and improved quality of life for patients.

Committed to lifelong learning and academics, she enjoys applying the most current research and evidence-based treatments in order to help patients live and thrive with arthritis and other chronic autoimmune conditions managed at CAC.

She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and cats, cooking, reading novels, and exploring Columbus’s metro parks.

Michelle earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice from the University of Dayton, OH.

Michelle has always had an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field and decided to become a Physician Assistant so that she can provide high quality medical care to patients while working closely with a healthcare team.

She is passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life in order to remain active and continue the activities they enjoy on a daily basis; this is why she decided to pursue rheumatology.

She loves living in Columbus and exploring all that the city has to offer. She enjoys reading, traveling, and running.

Chrissy earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and holds a national certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Chrissy started her career at Columbus Arthritis Center in 2012 as an RN in the infusion center and worked her way to leading the nursing team as the Clinical Manager. Her love of learning, passion for providing care to others, and the relationships she made with her infusion patients is what lead her back to school to further help them in their life-long journey with their autoimmune diseases.

Prior to her life in Columbus, Chrissy was born and raised in Southeastern Kentucky and is proud of her country roots. She is an avid do-it-yourselfer and enjoys any and all home projects. If she isn’t renovating a kitchen or building a deck, you can find her painting a friend’s house for fun. She is a performer at heart and loves to have a guitar in her hands. She adores time with her spouse, family, friends, and her two Shih-Tzu’s.

Meredith White is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She earned her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts (dance) from Florida State University and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Ohio Dominican University.

Meredith worked at the Columbus Arthritis Center from 2017-2018. In 2019 she relocated to Portland, OR where she worked at Oregon Health and Science University. In 2022 she had the opportunity to return to Columbus and is thrilled to be back with her colleagues and mentors at CAC.

Meredith is passionate about rheumatology and education. She enjoys working closely with patients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. She is also an active member of the American College of Rheumatology. In her spare time she can be found chasing her toddler or visiting friends and family.