St. Vincent Charity Hospital Inducts Three Physicians to the Society of St. Luke

Frank R. Hanrahan, M.D., Frank J. Karfes, D.D.S., and Daniel K. Menyah, M.D., Honored during Formal Induction Ceremony

Cleveland — Nov. 2006 — St. Vincent Charity Hospital recently inducted three distinguished physicians to its Society of St. Luke during a formal ceremony held Nov. 4 at The Club at Key Center. The Society of St. Luke was established to recognize and honor select members of the St. Vincent Charity Hospital Medical Staff for their distinguished service to patients and the community, and for their commitment to the Hospital's mission.

"Through this honorary society, we celebrate the contributions of these esteemed physicians, who have selflessly given their unique talents for the benefit of their patients and mankind, and have served St. Vincent Charity Hospital and the community in an outstanding capacity," said St. Vincent Charity Hospital President and CEO Jeffrey S. Jeney.

The following physicians were inducted to The Society of St. Luke:

Frank R. Hanrahan, M.D.
Internal Medicine

Frank R. Hanrahan, M.D., dedicated his life to serving individuals in need. His commitment to St. Vincent Charity Hospital and its mission began with an internship in 1943. After serving as a U.S. Army battalion surgeon in Europe, he returned to the hospital to complete his residency in internal medicine. He joined the Active Medical Staff in 1954, a status which he maintained for 29 years.

Regarded as an excellent clinician with high standards for patient care, Dr. Hanrahan was frequently consulted by fellow physicians and surgeons, many of whom entrusted him in caring for them and their families.

Dr. Hanrahan served for many years as Director of Medicine, a role in which he actively participated in rounds and educational programs. In 1956, he became a pioneer in addiction medicine as the first Medical Director of Rosary Hall. He also was considered a forerunner for his efforts in the largely undeveloped field of pulmonary medicine.

Dr. Hanrahan is a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was named a Knight of St. Gregory by the Vatican for his service to the indigent and the uninsured, including members of the clergy. He was a founder and early president of the Cleveland Serra Club, an organization dedicated to encouraging people to enter the priesthood, and served as the organization’s international president in 1959. In 1963, he received the St. John College Medal of Honor for his service as a college physician.

Dr. Hanrahan was a member of the hospital’s active medical staff until he passed away on November 23, 1983.

Frank J. Karfes, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

A member of the active medical staff at St. Vincent Charity Hospital since 1965, Frank J. Karfes, D.D.S., is highly regarded among peers for his tireless dedication to living the mission and treating every patient in his care with great compassion, dignity and respect.

Dr. Karfes has held numerous leadership roles at St. Vincent Charity Hospital. Since 1973, he has served as Chief of the Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. He also has served as Medical Staff President, as Medical Director of the Ambulatory Care Center; and as chairman of the Medical Executive Committee and the Medical Staff Credentials Committee. He is a past-president and current member of the Board of Trustees of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland/Saint Ann’s Foundation.

As assistant clinical instructor with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Karfes is a mentor and teacher to future dentists and oral surgeons. He is a past-president of the medical staffs at UHHS Saint Michael Hospital and Saint Luke’s Medical Center, and serves as an oral surgeon with the Cuyahoga County Division of Inmate Services.

Dr. Karfes is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Dentistry. He is an active member of numerous associations, including the Cleveland Police and Fire Safety Forces, and the International Society of Police Surgeons. He served as a Captain, Oral Surgery, in the U.S. Air Force in Japan from 1961 to 1964. Dr. Karfes has volunteered with many community organizations and non-profit associations, such as Boy Scouts of America, the Greater Cleveland Eagle Scout Association and Gilmour Academy.

Daniel K. Menyah, M.D.
Geriatric & Internal Medicine

Daniel K. Menyah, M.D., has served on the Medical Staff at St. Vincent Charity Hospital since 1979. Among peers, he is regarded as both an excellent clinician who adheres to high ethical and professional standards, and a humanitarian who serves all patients with dignity, compassion and respect.

Dr. Menyah has served as a teacher and mentor to medical residents for more than 17 years and currently works with future physicians through the hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. His role as a teacher also extends to fellow clinicians. Since 1999, he has been an active member of the hospital’s Pain and Palliative Care Committee, leading efforts to educate physicians and nurses about the latest pain management protocols.

In addition to his role at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Dr. Menyah serves as Medical Director of Regina Health Center and Mt. Augustine Manor. There, he is known for “his gracious, thorough, loving care and attention to his patients,” as well as his commitment to upholding high quality standards.

Dr. Menyah’s mission of service to individuals in need is also carried out through his involvement in Africare, a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian and development assistance to the people of Africa in the areas of health, HIV/AIDS, agriculture, water, the environment, poverty alleviation, governance and emergency aid. He was introduced to the program through his father, who was a leader in aid efforts in Ghana.

Among his many professional memberships and recognitions, Dr. Menyah is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is the 1997 recipient of the American Geriatrics Society Recognition Award and was named one of the top 10 geriatricians in Northeast Ohio by Northern Ohio Live in 2002.

St. Luke, author of one of the four Christian Gospels and a physician, is recognized by the Catholic Church as the Patron Saint of Physicians. In his Gospel, St. Luke emphasized Jesus’ concern for humanity, especially for the poor and neglected, and wrote about the Lord’s many miracles of healing. The spirit of St. Luke continues in The Society of St. Luke at St. Vincent Charity Hospital.

A permanent commemoration of the Society of St. Luke inductees can be viewed at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in the First Floor Family Lounge.