Primary Medical Care

Dr. Bridget Cole Williams is a board-certified family physician, certified empowerment coach, and the Medical Director at Care Alliance Health Center. With over two decades of experience, she brings bold leadership and a deeply human approach to care—prioritizing trust, access, and equity in every patient interaction.

A nationally recognized expert in medical cannabis, Dr. Williams is also a best-selling author and founder of Green Harvest Health. Her work bridges traditional medicine and innovative healing practices, all while advocating for trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

She is certified as a Professional Empowerment Coach and remains steadfast in her mission to reduce mental health disparities and build healthier futures across Cleveland’s most underserved communities.

Dr. Luther Walls is a board-certified family medicine physician passionate about making healthcare equitable, respectful, and accessible. As Chief Medical Officer, he leads with clarity and conviction‚ ensuring that every patient receives thoughtful, high-quality care rooted in trust and compassion.

Maureen Roheny brings decades of hands-on experience delivering care to those most often overlooked. Grounded in compassion and committed to dignity, she supports Care Alliance patients with steady presence, clinical excellence, and a deep belief in healthcare access for all.

Dr. Ernest Smoot is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience providing primary care to babies, children, teens, and young adults. He is dedicated to delivering compassionate, accessible, and high-quality care while fostering trusted relationships with the families he serves. Growing up in The Ville neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, home to the historic Homer G. Phillips Hospital, Dr. Smoot developed a deep appreciation for the power of education and community. He is a strong advocate for youth literacy and health literacy, believing that informed families are better equipped to make confident decisions about their health. Because he sees good health as a form of wealth, Dr. Smoot is committed to being your ally in care.

Dr. James R. Brown is an internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist who blends traditional and holistic approaches to care. After more than 30 years at Kaiser Permanente, he founded Northeast Ohio’s first African American holistic health practice, integrating acupuncture, yoga, and Ayurvedic medicine with Western care. Since 2012, he has brought his wisdom and whole-person approach to Care Alliance, serving part-time with a steady commitment to healing and patient-centered care.

Dr. Edwina Simmons is a dedicated physician whose path to medicine has been shaped by curiosity, experience, and a genuine love for the communities she serves. After beginning her studies in nursing at Wichita State University, she discovered a calling to medicine and transitioned to pre-medical studies, graduating in 1979 with a degree in General Studies.

She went on to earn her medical degree from Yale University in 1984 before relocating to Cleveland to complete her residency through the combined Case Western Reserve University program at University Hospitals and Metro General Hospital. As part of the final class to train extensively at both institutions before the programs separated, Dr. Simmons values the broad perspective and exceptional clinical foundation that experience provided.

Over the years, she has cared for patients throughout Northeast Ohio, including in Rocky River and Westlake. Along the way, she fell in love with Cleveland and the people who call it home. Today, she is grateful to be back on the East Side at Care Alliance, where she continues to provide compassionate care and build meaningful relationships with the patients and families she serves.

Melissa Gramajo is a nurse practitioner who leads with compassion and cultural humility. She’s committed to removing barriers and providing holistic, affirming care. Through education and strong patient relationships, she helps individuals take empowered steps toward lifelong health.

Cemile Kahveci is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who believes in meeting patients where they are. Her approach is grounded in education, empathy, and whole-person care. At Care Alliance, she partners with individuals and families to support lifelong wellness, healing, and empowerment.

Kennedy Parries, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families across every stage of life.

As an experienced registered nurse and outreach provider, Kennedy is passionate about health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. She brings healthcare directly into the community, expanding access to care and connecting patients with preventive services, healthcare resources, and ongoing support to improve long-term health outcomes.

Kennedy is committed to reducing barriers to care through patient education, advocacy, and meaningful community engagement. She values building trusting relationships with her patients and empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare decisions. By combining evidence-based practice with a responsive and individualized approach to care, she strives to improve the health and well-being of the individuals, families, and communities she serves.

Her special interests include pediatrics and women’s health.