About River Hills Pediatrics

Dr. James Otrembiak,
M.D., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Otrembiak graduated from the Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, University of Illinois, after an undergraduate degree from Loyola University of Chicago. He completed his residency training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in pediatrics and has been in pediatric practice since 1983. He joined Dr. Beckmeyer in 1984 and has been with River Hills Pediatrics ever since. Dr. Otrembiak has a special interest in Attention Deficit Disorder and has been involved in the past with clinical studies studying the effects of Adderall. Dr. Otrembiak is married and has two daughters.

Professional Memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics, Kentucky Medical Association.
Interests: ADHD, allergies, acne.
Hobbies: Biking, tennis, piano, and oil painting.

Undergraduate: University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry, 1986.
Medical School: University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Doctor of Medicine, 1990.
Residency: University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals, Kosair Children’s Hospital, 1993.
Fellowship Training: Pediatric Endocrinology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 1993-1995.

Professional Memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics, Kentucky Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association, Northern Kentucky Medical Society, Greater Louisville Medical Society, Turkish-American Doctor’s Association of the Midwest, International Association of Pediatricians, Cincinnati Pediatric Society.

Interests: Medical Student, Resident, and Physician Assistant Student Education, Endocrinology.

Hobbies: Crossword Puzzles, Chess, Reading.

Undergraduate: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, Bachelor of Science Marketing, 2001.
Respiratory Therapy School: Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL, Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy, 2007.
Physician Assistant School: Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, 2009

Professional Memberships: AAPA, AAFP, APA, AARC.

Interests: Pediatrics, Asthma and Allergies, Adolecent Care, Acne, Physician Assistant,Nurse Practitioner, RN/MA Education

Hobbies: Hiking, Mountain biking, Scuba diving, Snowboarding, Billiards, Motorcycle Riding and following the Florida Gators and Washington Redskins.

Favorite Quote: "Success and failure are the same choice, only attitude determines the difference." –Halliday

Rachael Hine PA-C  is enthusiastic about joining our practice.  She rotated through our practice several years ago when she was a student.  She has 2 years experience in the Emergency Room at  University of Cincinnati and enjoys working with  pediatric patients.

More information to come! She hopes to start before November 1, 2010.

Undergraduate Education:  Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY, Summa Cum Laude  2005.
Physician Assistant School:  Arcadia University, Glenside, PA, 2008. 

Professional Memberships: National Honor Society member.

Certification and licensure: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Board Certified Physician Assistant.

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