Dr. Alex Kemei joins Genesis Primary Care in Zanesville

Internal medicine physician offers preventive care, wellness exams and chronic disease management; now accepting new patients at Genesis Primary Care on Ashland Avenue.

Published October 5, 2025 - 11:14 a.m.

Alex K. Kemei, M.D., joined Genesis Primary Care, specializing in internal medicine.

Kemei earned his Doctor of Medicine from Saint James School of Medicine, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus.

Kemei is an active member of the American College of Physicians and is passionate about delivering high-quality preventive care to all patients. He sees patients for annual wellness exams, acute illness visits, routine office visits for chronic disease management and more.

Kemei is accepting new patients at 1210 Ashland Ave. in Zanesville. Patients can schedule appointments by calling 740-454-0370. More information can be found at www.genesishcs.org by searching Dr. Kemei.

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