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William J. Leimkuehler

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

William is an ABC Board Certified prosthetist orthotist who has been in the field for over 35 years. The founder and president of Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, William studied at Ohio University and UCLA.

William’s father was an amputee who originally started an Orthotic-Prosthetic Center practice and how William got involved in the field. William’s life passion and specialty are working with lower and upper limb amputees.

William is a competitive tennis player and skier. He is married to his wife Maureen of 41 years and has six children and three grandchildren.

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John G. Fabian

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

John is an ABC Board Certified prosthetist orthotist who has been working at Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center for over 37 years. John studied at Harmarville.

John’s interest in orthotics and prosthetics grew at a young age after having suffered multiple spinal compression fractures. John’s life passion and specialty is working with the pediatrics population. He regularly attends pediatric orthopedic and neurological clinics and works closely with world-renowned physicians.

John has a master’s degree in taekwondo and loves teaching at the martial arts college that he trains at. John has been married more than 30 years to his wife Gayle (who is a physical therapist) and has two children and three grandchildren.

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Paul E. Leimkuehler

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Paul, the grandson of the company founder, is an ABC Board Certified prosthetist orthotist with more than 15 years of experience. Paul received his degrees at Miami University and Northwestern University.

Paul’s passion for the field grew at a young age from his grandfather who was a transfemoral amputee.

Paul stays up to date on current technology in the industry. He specializes in upper/lower extremity and focuses on elevated vacuum, subischial, and running style prosthetics. Paul is an avid athlete and adventurer. He biked across the United States in 2016, trekked to Mount Everest Base Camp, rock climbs, skis, plays volleyball, and participates in triathlons. That is where Paul’s passion for working with sports prosthetics comes together. Paul and his wife Christina have two beautiful children.

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Chris J. Spevok

Certified Orthotist

Chris is an ABC certified orthotist and has been with Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center for over 20 years. Specializing in lower extremity orthotics, Chris is an extremely dedicated team player, and his positive, hard-working attitude shows in his work. He always demonstrates compassion for his patients. With his experience, he is able to work with a wide variety of orthotic patients and enhance the care that he and Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center are able to provide within the community.

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Daniel Cole

Certified Orthotist

Dan, ABC Certified and Ohio Licensed Orthotist, represents the third generation of orthotic specialists, following his late father, George Cole, and his late great-uncle, Joseph Bulach.

Daniel started working with his father when he was 15. Not fully realizing what career he wanted to pursue after high school he earned a degree in computer programming sciences, though his passion remained working with patients requiring orthotic care. He went on to acquire his certification in orthotics from Northwestern University.

Daniel’s hobbies include riding electric unicycles and motorcycles, flying drones, and working on his vintage 1957 Chevy truck. Daniel has three children: Matthew, Scott, and Christi. His loving son, Matthew, went to heaven in 2008. His son, Scott, retired from the Air Force in February 2023 and is now employed with Lockheed Martin. His daughter, Christi, is a special education teacher employed at a school in Michigan.

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Bryan Sculthorpe

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Bryan is an ABC Board Certified prosthetist orthotist with nearly seven years of experience. He received his Master’s of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics at Eastern Michigan University in 2017. His passion for healthcare began as a teenager with over 13 years of experience in physical therapy working as a PT technician. Bryan was also a certified personal trainer for 10 years. 

Bryan has experience in both upper extremity and lower extremity prosthetic care utilizing microprocessor technology as well as orthotic care utilizing the latest technology for fabrication and design. He believes a team approach to treating his patients is paramount, working closely with the physician, PTs, and OTs to provide the best outcomes possible. 

Hunting, fishing, camping, and exercise are among Bryan’s hobbies. He is married with two young sons.

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Brad Thompson

Orthotic Fitter

Brad Thompson is working to become an ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter. He brings over 12 years of experience in the field of orthotics and medical devices to Leimkuehler, and a lifetime of interest in orthopaedics.

He received his undergraduate degrees in American History and Modern Languages (Spanish) from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) where he was a scholarship member of its Division I Soccer program. After graduating from VMI, Brad earned a master’s degree in American History from John Carroll University. For the next four years, he taught American History at Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Susie, returned to Cleveland, where they began their family, and he ran a successful medical device distributorship. During this time, he also earned an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

His passion for wanting to help others was instilled in him at an early age, as he often accompanied his now retired, father, George H. Thompson M.D., an internationally renowned Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, as he saw patients.

Brad and Susie live in University Heights with their two daughters, Raelynn and Lillian.

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Karen Robbins

Certified Orthotic Assistant & Technician

Karen is an ABC Certified orthotic assistant & technician. With Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center for over 14 years, she specializes in very technical custom orthotic fabrication. Karen is a native to Ohio and graduated from Mount Union University where she played varsity basketball. She is extremely active, regularly participating in Tough Mudder competitions.

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Jude Doss

Technician

A prosthetic technician with Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center since 2017, Jude attended Baker College where he studied orthotic and prosthetic technical skills. He has taken the skills he has learned from our senior technicians and applies them to produce the best quality prostheses and orthoses for our patients. He has been an amputee most of his life and has been coming to Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center since he was a young child. Jude is a very active amputee and loves to play games and hang out with his family.

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Diane Evans

Office Manager

Diane is the office manager with Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center. She specializes in billing and management, she has worked at Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center for over 25 years.
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Dyann Ward

Office Administrator

Before joining Leimkuehler in May 2021, Dyann had several years of experience verifying insurance information and obtaining required authorizations. Currently her numerous office duties include checking in patients, compiling patient and insurance information, completing patient charts, and filing. She says the best part of her job is seeing how pediatric patients are helped by orthotics and prosthetics.

Dyann loves to shoot pool and to spend time with her son and daughter, and two granddaughters, Charlie and Scout. She also admits to being a Cleveland Browns fan!

A native of Norwalk, Dyann resides in Huron.

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Lisa Tellier

Office Administrator

Before joining Leimkuehler in June 2022 Lisa worked for nine years as a medical secretary. As an office administrator, Lisa is tasked with numerous front office duties including interacting with patients and managing health records and documents and providing support where needed. She enjoys working in the medical field and being able to help people. Lisa has four children and seven grandchildren and loves spending time with them as well as cuddling with her Doberman Pinscher. She also enjoys crafts, watching football, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.

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Mark Arizmendi

Office Administrator

A native Ohioan, originally from east Toledo, Mark moved to North Carolina in his 20’s where he received his associate degree in applied science, Medical Office Administration. Mark then worked at Atrium Wake Forrest Baptist Hospital in the Neurology Clinic as a patient representative. After a year, he became an insurance referral representative and began working at the Bariatric and Weight Management Clinic at the same hospital.

Mark’s colleagues describe him as a caring and hardworking individual, who will take the time to listen but also get the job done in an efficient manner. In his free time, Mark enjoys doing yard work and planting flowers in the Spring.

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Jacki Shultz

Office Administrator

Jacki loves her position at Cole Leimkuehler. She works as an office administrator and assists with babies being fit with cranial helmets. With an education in social work, Jacki joined Cole in 2015. She enjoys the patient interaction and being a part of a team that provides excellent care and supports their mobility goals.

Jacki enjoys spending time with her two children, coaching her daughter’s softball and volleyball teams, and cooking.