LHPG Arthritis Associates

Cathy Sila MD, FAAN, FAHA, is an internationally recognized vascular neurologist and the Chair of the Department of Neurology at University Hospitals. She is an expert in the prevention and treatment of stroke and neurologic complications of heart disease. As the first woman to chair neurology at University Hospitals, Dr. Sila’s priorities include ensuring access to innovative, high-value care integrated throughout the health system; supporting the provider-patient relationship and experience; training the next generation of vascular neurologists; and promoting research that improves the quality of life for patients with neurologic diseases.

Salim Hayek, MD, PhD is the chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at University Hospitals and a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Case Western Reserve University. With extensive experience and expertise in pain management, Dr. Hayek is dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients. He obtained his medical degree from American University of Beirut and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Henry Ford Hospital and University Hospitals. Dr. Hayek also holds a PhD in cellular physiology from Case Western Reserve University and has completed fellowship training in pain medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is highly regarded in his field and has published numerous articles in pain journals. As a leading expert in pain medicine, Dr. Hayek offers a wide range of services to help patients manage and alleviate their pain. He specializes in treating conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), neuropathic pain, and pelvic pain. Dr. Hayek is known for his compassionate and personalized approach to patient care, ensuring that each individual receives the best possible treatment. With his expertise and dedication, Dr. Hayek is committed to improving the quality of life for his patients and providing them with the highest level of care.Generated from the website

Katherine Bruening Wajda, MD, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at University Hospitals specializing in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. Dr. Wajda is board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and internal medicine. She has received a number of honors and awards for her work in resident teaching and internal medicine-pediatric research. Dr. Wajda has also published several peer-reviewed presentations and journal articles.