Meet the Director and Team — Family Medicine Residency at Lorain Hospital
Welcome from the Program Director
Our three-year community-based residency, which is part of The Mercy Health System, is based in Lorain, Ohio, and aims to prepare family doctors who are compassionate, self-assured, and committed to helping their patients and communities.
Our goal in Mercy Health is to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that fosters the growth of competent, culturally aware medical professionals. We prioritize excellent, patient-focused care, a strong link to community health, and a dedication to lifelong learning.
Our training focuses on:
- Managing a wide range of medical conditions across both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Enhancing clinical judgment and providing treatment that prioritizes each patient's needs and values.
- Promoting whole-person care, with an emphasis on prevention, continuity, and care across the lifespan.
During their three years of residency, our doctors develop professionally and personally. While we provide a planned curriculum, much of the most valuable learning takes place at the bedside and during direct patient care. We emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world problem solving in a variety of therapeutic settings.
We also encourage active participation in community-based initiatives and service opportunities that inspire leadership, personal growth, and a lasting commitment to the communities we serve.
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you on your path to a rewarding and impactful career in family medicine.
Warm regards,
Tamer Said, MD
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Dr. Tamer Said, MD
Program Director, Family Medicine Residency Dr. Said is the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency at Mercy Health Lorain. Board-certified in Family Medicine and fellowship-trained in Geriatrics. He is passionate about, caring for all patients, mentoring residents, and building a supportive, inclusive training environment. His clinical work has focused on underserved communities, where he values continuity, compassion, and advocacy in primary care. His Interests include, Geriatric Medicine, Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Advocacy, Practice based Research and Curriculum Development. Outside of medicine, Dr. Said enjoys playing basketball and soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family. |
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Deon Regis, M.D, FAAFP | Associate Program Director
Medical School: Howard University School of Medicine Dr. Regis is the associate Program Director of the Mercy Health Lorain Family Medicine Residency Program. He began his career as a biomedical engineer after attending a dual degree program between Oberlin College and Columbia University and spent time working as a patent examiner. However, his passion for patient care guided him to medical school and ultimately to family medicine. After nine years in Columbus, OH, the mission of Mercy Health brought him back to the area. His interests are focused on mitigating health care disparities, cultural competency, sports medicine, global health and medical missions. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three children. He enjoys staying active and has a special interest in gardening/landscaping. He has a love for all things sports with soccer being at the top of the list.
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Academic program coordinator
Cassandra L. Mikulka (Barylak), MBA
CMikulka@mercy.com