Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, Inc. (Precision) takes great pride in its management team.  Below is a short bio on each manager and information on how to contact them at the office.

Christopher Soworowski- Ridgepark Office Manager
Chris was hired in August 2003 as the athletic trainer for Brooklyn High School and to work in clinic assisting the physicians with patient care. He was promoted to the office manager of our Ridgepark office in the fall of 2006. While helping with patient care and overseeing the day to day operations of the office, he continues his duties as the Athletic Trainer at Brooklyn High School. Chris enjoys working with the student athletes at the high school.
Tel: 216-398-5342           Email: csoworowski@posiohio.com

Patrick Starkey-Physical Therapy Manager
Patrick joined Precision Physical Therapy in May of 2007 to work as a full time physical therapist. He was promoted to Physical Therapy Manager in April 2008. Patrick has been a practicing physical therapist for twenty-five years. At Precision he is a working, hands-on manager. He leads a staff of professionals that include: physical therapists, an occupational therapist and physical therapy aids who provide skilled and caring treatment. Patients that are treated at Precision Physical Therapy benefit from Patrick’s knowledge and experience. His professional background has a strong base in the areas of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics. He has served on the Medical Advisory Board for the Lake County Y.M.C.A. and he has provided Sports Medicine coverage for many local high schools and colleges.
Tel: 440-285-4999                 Email: pstarkey@posiohio.com

Christopher Herald-Clinical Manager.
Chris was originally hired in 1993 by Precision as Newbury High School’s athletic trainer. He was promoted to head athletic trainer in 1996. In 2000 he became Chardon High School’s athletic trainer where he coordinates a student athletic training program for students interested in a career in health care. Chris coordinates athletic trainer coverage for five local high schools and clinical coverage of Geauga Sports Medicine. In 2005, Chris was promoted to Clinical Manager of Precision. He applies most of the custom splints and casts to our patients that are prescribed by our physicians. Chris enjoys teaching the staff proper techniques and helping to sharpen their skills of general physical exam, splinting and casting skills. He also enjoys working with patients to reinforce their confidence in choosing Precision as their orthopaedic provider.
Tel: 440-285-4999 Ext 253      Email: clherald@posiohio.com

Rita Venesky-Billing Manager
Rita joined Precision as a part-time receptionist in 1994.
After a short time, she was asked to increase her hours to full-time. Within a year she was promoted to Front Desk Manager. In 1998, Rita had the opportunity to work in
the Billing Department. Though she would be giving up a management position she saw the move as an opportunity to learn new skills. She readily accepted the move. Because of her experience and hard work Rita was promoted to Billing Manager in August of 2002. Rita touts her billing staff saying they are “top notch” and she enjoys working with our “well respected” team of physicians. Rita oversees all billing issues.
Tel: 440-285-4999 Ext 213    Email: rvenesky@posiohio.com

Kathryn Brown-Front Desk Manager

Tel: 440-285-4999                Email: KBrown@posiohio.com

April Blair-MRI Director
April was hired in 1998 as a Radiologic Technologist. In 2005 she began cross-training in MRI and was promoted to director of MRI in 2007. The MRI Center specializes primarily in orthopaedic exams. The MRI Center is ACR accredited. Her duties include: performing MRI scans, daily and weekly Quality Assurance testing, training new technologists and monthly billing. April attended Morehead State University and earned her Associates Degree in Applied Science in 1994. She is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and The American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Tel: 440-286-5353                      Email: ablair@posiohio.com