Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Current Residents

photo of all the current residents

Residents and Faculty, Graduation June 2023


R5 Residents

Joseph Henningsen, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Orthopedic Interests: Adult Reconstruction
Other Interests: Golf, basketball, fitness, reading, Broncos, Badgers, Packers and Brewers


Scott Huff, M.D.
Undergraduate: Capital University
Medical School: University of Toledo 
Orthopedic Interests: Sports, hand, peds, oncology
Other Interests: Spending time with my wife, family and friends. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, wood working, working out. 


Will Teachey, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Orthopedic Interests: Everything
Other Interests: Running, weight lifting, watching Premier League soccer, brewing beer, playing guitar and banjo, UNC basketball and Auburn Football


Jacob Vincent, M.D.
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical school: Wright State University
Orthopedic Interests: Trauma, Spine, everything
Other interests: Family, Cooking BBQ, Craft beer, Golfing, Ohio State Football 


R4 Residents

David Brueggeman, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Kentucky
Medical School: University of Louisville
Orthopedic Interests: Adult Reconstruction
Other Interests: Golf, running, spending time with friends and family, watching the Reds and UK basketball & football 


Andrew Stiene, M.D.
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Medical School: University of Toledo
Orthopedic Interests: Sports
Other Interests: Chess, golf, lifting, PC gaming, fantasy football, Ohio State Football 


Matthew Thomas, M.D.
Undergraduate: Walsh University North Canton
Medical School: Wright State University
Orthopedic Interests: Undecided
Other Interests: Fly fishing/fly tying, Cleveland and OSU sports fan, Hunting, cooking, craft coffee, working out/lifting, golfing


Garrhett Via, M.D.
Undergraduate: Wittenberg University
Medical school: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Orthopedic Interests: Trauma
Other interests: Hobbying/maintenance around home and my vehicles; recreational firearm sports; triathlon; NASCAR; golf 


R3 Residents

Kenton Barry, M.D.
Undergraduate: Lee University
Medical School: Wright State University  
Orthopedic Interests: Undecided
Other interests: Weightlifting, playing basketball and soccer, hiking, hunting, white water rafting, and traveling 


Alexander Chase, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Alabama
Medical School: Wright State University  
Orthopedic Interests: Undecided
Other Interests: Backpacking, camping, gardening, playing basketball, Alabama and Packers football, reading


Joseph Lyons, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University
Orthopedic Interests: Osteoarticular Infection, Limb Lengthening
Other Interests: Spending time with dogs, intramural basketball, drawing/sculpting


Humza Mian, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Missouri- Kansas City
Medical School: University of Missouri- Kansas City
Orthopedic Interests: Undecided
Other Interests: Tennis, reading, traveling, following automotive design, movies


R2 Residents

Fehmi Berkay, M.D.
Undergraduate: Northern Kentucky University & Thomas More College
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine 
Orthopedic Interests: Shoulder & Elbow, Upper Extremity and General Orthopedics
Other Interests: Playing & watching soccer, traveling, running/strength training, watching MMA


Arjun Minhas, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Georgetown University 
Orthopedic Interests: Adult Reconstruction, Sports, Trauma
Other Interests: Weight-training, playing basketball, horror movies, bourbons, University of Michigan sports, Cincinnati Bengals, Phoenix Suns


Nair, ManasManas Nair, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Akron
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Orthopedic Interests: Joints and Sports
Other Interests: My dogs, snowboarding, motorcycles, trying new foods


Perrin, JoshuaJoshua Perrin, M.D.
Undergraduate: Wright State University
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Orthopedic Interests: Pediatrics, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Adult Reconstruction
Other Interests: Exercising, reading, frequenting local coffee shops, tending to my house plants


R1 Residents

Ryan Haratian, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of California, Irvine
Orthopedic Interests: Sports
Other Interests: Traveling, working out, hiking, clubbing/concerts, skiing, beach volleyball, cooking/baking


Prachi Lele, M.D.
Undergraduate: Kent State University
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Orthopedic Interests: Shoulder/Elbow, Sports
Other Interests: Watching and playing tennis, working out, traveling, spending time with family and friends


Chase Steele, M.D.
Undergraduate: Kent State University
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Orthopedic Interests: Shoulder/Elbow, Sports
Other Interests: Spending time with my wife and two dogs, disc golf, writing/playing music, basketball, baseball


Joshua Whitmore, M.D.
Undergraduate: Marshall University
Medical School: Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Orthopedic Interests: Undecided
Other Interests: Lifting, wrestling, tennis, disc golf, Steelers, Church, spending time with my wife and family


Research Residents

Fox-Good, ChristopherChristopher Fox-Good, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Texas at San Antonio
Medical School: UT Health San Antonio 
Orthopedic Interests: Undecided
Other Interests: Weightlifting, playing sports (basketball, flag football, pickle ball), PC gaming, San Antonio Spurs, spending time with friends, family, and my dog, Hazel


Zakeri, BrandonBrandon Zakeri, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Miami (FL)
Medical School: University of Toledo
Orthopedic Interests: Adult Reconstruction, Sports, Trauma, Spine
Other Interests: Soccer, golf, bourbon, grilling, cycling, hanging out with my dog, watching Cleveland sports and Miami Hurricanes football

 


Congratulations to our current Chiefs on their Fellowship matches!

Joseph Henningsen, M.D. – Adult Reconstruction fellowship at University of Louisville in Louisville, KY

Scott Huff, M.D. – Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at John Hopkin in Baltimore, MD

Will Teachey, M.D. – Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC

Jacob Vincent, M.D. – Trauma Fellowship at OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, IN


Where Are They Now

2023 Graduates

Ryan Davis, M.D. – Currently completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Eric Erb, M.D. – Currently completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, Jackson, MI

Fady Hijji, M.D. – Currently completing a Spine Surgery fellowship at Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

Andrew Schneider, M.D. – Currently completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

2022 Graduates

Thomas Cheslik, M.D. – After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Orlando Health, Dr. Cheslik joined OrthoUnited in Canton, OH

Trenden Flanigan, M.D. – After completing a Hand Surgery Fellowship at Loma Linda University, Dr. Flanigan joined Mercy Clinic Orthopedics in Rogers, AR

Zachary Pressman, M.D. – After completing a Shoulder and Elbow fellowship at John Hopkins, Dr. Pressman joined Twin Cities Orthopedics in Edina, MN

Jonathan Rogozinski, M.D. – After completing a Spine Surgery fellowhip at The Spine Institute of Arizona, Dr. Rogozinski joined Rogozinski Orthopedic Clinic in Jacksonville, FL

2021 Graduates

Eric Kiskaddon, M.D. – After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at The Ohio State University, Dr. Kiskaddon joined the Wellstar Health System in Roswell, GA

Brett Meeks, M.D. – After completing a Sports Medicine fellowship at The Ohio State University, Dr. Meeks joined the Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA

Matthew Romer, M.D. – After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at the Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, Dr. Romer joined the Orthopedic Institute of Dayton, in Dayton, OH

Casey Whale, M.D. – After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship in Tampa, Dr. Whale joined the Stormont Vail Health System in Topeka, KS

2020 Graduates

Michael Boin, M.D. – After completing a Shoulder/Elbow fellowship at New York University, Dr. Boin joined Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc., Kansas City, MO and will also be involved in the Kansas City University Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program.  

Matthew Dorweiler, M.D. – After completing a Sports Medicine fellowship at The Ohio State University, Dr. Dorweiler joined private practice with Premier Orthopedics, Dayton, OH, and will be involved in the Wright State University Boonshoft SOM Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program.  

Jeffrey Reeves, M.D. – After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Holy Cross, Ft. Lauderdale, Dr. Reeves joined private practice at Piedmont Healthcare: Piedmont Bone and Joint, Statesville, NC

Neil Soehnlen, M.D. – After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Soehnlen joined private practice at OMNI Orthopedics, Canton, OH

2019 Graduates

Christopher Battista, M.D. – After completing a Spine fellowship at Spine Institute of Arizona, Dr. Battista joined private practice at Lowcountry Orthopedics in Charleston, SC 

Sarah Lamont, M.D. – After completing a Hand fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, Dr. Lamont joined private practice at MercyHealth Orthopedic Specialists in Rockford, IL.

Jessica Lee, M.D. – After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Hedley Institute, Dr. Lee will continue her education completing a hip preservation fellowship with Dr. Omer Mei-Dan of the CU Hip Clinic in Boulder, CO.

Rufus Van Dyke, IV, M.D. – After completing a Shoulder & Elbow fellowship at University of Washington, Dr. Van Dyke joined private practice at MultiCare Health System in Covington, WA.

2018 Graduates

Zachary Dipaolo, M.D. - After completing a Sports Medicine fellowship in Kansas City, Dr. DiPaolo joined a private practice in Florence, SC.

Daniel Luckenbill, M.D. - After completing a Sports Medicine fellowship at University of Missouri at Kansas City, Dr. Luckenbill returned to Dayton where he is in private practice.

Roman Trimba, M.D.  After completing a Spine fellowship at University of California, Dr. Trimba returned to Ohio and is currently in private practice in Cincinnati, OH.

Chad Williams, M.D.  After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at University of Buffalo, Dr. Williams joined a private practice in Richland, WA.

2017 Graduates

Joseph Cox, M.D. After completing a Spine fellowship at Texas Back Institute, Dr. Cox joined a private practice in Biloxi, MS.

Jedediah May, M.D. – After completing a Total Joints Reconstructive Surgery fellowship in the country of New Zealand, Dr. May began private practice in Twin Falls, Idaho near his hometown.

Andrea Stitgen, M.D. – Began practicing general orthopedics in her hometown of Madison, WI immediately upon finishing her residency.

Christopher Wild, M.D. – Began practicing general orthopedics at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center in Dayton, OH after completion of his residency. Dr. Wild remains actively involved in the residency program.

2016 Graduates

Matthew Cavo, M.D. – Completed a Hand fellowship in Rochester, NY, then returned to Dayton to join a private practice. Dr. Cavo continues to teach residents on the hand rotation and remains actively involved in the residency program.

Jacob Deister, M.D. – Began practicing general orthopedics in his hometown of Topeka, KS immediately following completion of his residency.

Ryan Rieser, M.D.  After completing an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Virginia Tech, Dr. Rieser is in private practice in Fishersville, VA, near his hometown.

2015 Graduates

Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe, M.D. – Began practicing general orthopedics in Dayton, Ohio immediately after completing her residency.

John Dundon, M.D. – Completed an Adult Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at New York University then joined a private practice in Hackettstown, NJ.

Peter Knoll, M.D. – Completed an Adult Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at University of Virginia, then returned to his hometown of Evansville, IN where he is in private practice.

David Nelles, M.D. – Completed a Spine Surgery fellowship in California and is now in private practice in Concord, CA.


Many of our graduates live in the Dayton area and continue to teach our residents.

Name

Year Graduated

Specialty

Jerry Ahluwalia, M.D.

2008

Sports Medicine

Mike Albert, M.D.

1988

Pediatrics

Dennis Brown, M.D. 1989 Adult Reconstruction
Matthew Cavo, M.D. 2016 Hand
Matthew Dorweiler, M.D. 2020 Sports Medicine
Nicolas Grisoni, M.D. 2007 Spine
Michael Herbenick, M.D. 2005 Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow

Jennifer Jerele, M.D.

2014

Trauma
Matthew Lawless, M.D. 2001 Sports Medicine, Knee
James Lehner, M.D. 1980 Pediatrics, Spine
Christopher Lyons, M.D. 2013 Hand
Paul Peters, M.D. 2010 Foot & Ankle
Shelli Powell, M.D. 1996 Trauma
Fredrick Reeve, M.D. 1999 Trauma
Joseph Rubino III, M.D. 2005 Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow

Indresh Venkatarayappa, M.D.

2013

Trauma

Christopher Wild, M.D.

2016

General Orthopedics

 

 

Last edited on 01/24/2024.