Department of Surgery

2023-2024 Resident Roster

Residents

R-1 Residents

     
Resident Medical School  Hometown Background

Emma Clark, MD

Ohio State University College of Medicine

Westerville, OH

Building LEGOs, running, knitting and crafting, walking my dog (Gregg)

Lee Gore, MD

University of Tennessee

Puryear, TN

Fishing, General Aviation, Camping, Hiking

Aurora Moberly, MD

University of Utah

American Fork, UT

Climbing, boxing, PS5

Austin Nelson, MD

USUHS

Sioux Falls, SD

Running, sports video games, fishing, hiking

Elizabeth Pennington, DO

Kansas City University

Kansas City, MO

Reading, working out, gardening, baking, spending time outdoors, anything I can do with my husband and kid.

Hannah Randall, DO

Indiana University

Kokomo, IN

Reading, cooking, ice skating

Christopher Riley, DO

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ocean Springs, MO

Reading

Kevin Sanchez, MD

Universidad Adventista del Plata

Tuxtla Gutierrez , Chiapas, Mexico

Snowboarding, hiking and travel

Lauren Truax, MD

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Parker, Colorado

 

I still love to work out and I'm a personal trainer, I also love to hike (being from Colorado is 92% of my personality), travel, write, watch TV, read, take photos, and meal prep

Udit Vyas, MD

Indiana University

Newburgh, IN

Playing basketball and watching sports in general. Also enjoy hiking.

Jake Whiteside, MD

Indiana University

Shelbyville, IN

Hiking, gaming with the kiddos (board, video, doesn't matter), home improvement projects, reading, signing up for too many things

R-2 Residents

     
Resident Medical School  Hometown Background

Ryan Carney, DO

Rocky Vista University-CO

Bellmawr, NJ

Hobbies: F1 racing and motor sports, ice hockey, video games

Breanna Dominguez, MD

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Dayton, OH

Hobbies: Embroidery, knitting, playing video games/board games, dungeons and dragons, baking

Haley Ehrlich, MD

Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine Jacksonville, FL

Hobbies: Video games, Family/Friend game nights, Exploring the local area, Traveling and Snacking

Colin Hanock, DO

Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Agoura Hills, CA

Hobbies: running, hiking, biking, listening to live music, camping, watching concerts on YouTube, cooking new plant-based recipes, and my gosh do I love eating

Isaac Kolodtich, MD

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Venice, FL

Hobbies: Cooking, watching football, breweries

Margaret Liederbach, DO

Rocky Vista University - Southern Utah

Petoskey, Michigan

Hobbies: Outdoor recreation (backpacking, bikepacking, paddling, trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, sailing, fly fishing) reading, writing, gardening

Connor Mooney, MD

Temple University

Panguitch, UT

Hobbies: mountain biking, music, running, weight lifting, movies

Cory Roeth, MD

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Marysville, OH

Hobbies: Hiking/camping, Dogs, Running, Working out, Video games, Music/concerts

Hannah Walker, DO

Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kuwait City, Kuwait + Tyler, TX

Hobbies: I love creating art - acrylic + water colors Sculpting jewelry + trinkets

R-3 Residents

     
Resident Medical School Hometown Background

Anthony Brusnhan, D.O.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Cleveland, OH

Hobbies: reading and hiking 

Clark, Nicolette
Nicolette Clark, M.D.

Florida State University College of Medicine

Newark, NY

 Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Snowboarding and Hiking.  I also like to read post-apocalpytic fiction novels

 

Hahn, Lesley
Lesley Hahn, D.O.

A.T. Still University of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
 

Auburn, Washington

Hobbies: hiking, skiing, camping, traveling, baking, home renovations and thrifting


Courtney Johnson, D.O.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Clearwater, FL  

Miller, Matthew
Matthew Miller, M.D.

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Niceville, FL

HobbiesRunning and bicycling and whatever my kids are doing like LEGOs, art, camping, and reading

Reece, Mackenkie
Mac Kenzie Reece, D.O. 
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Mansfield, OH Hobbies: Skiing, running and golf

Rieken, Holly
Holly Rieken, M.D.

Wake Forest School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO

Hobbies: Drinking Diet Mountain Dew, bees and trees, gardening and Costco


Liana Saleh, D.O.

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Dayton, OH

Hobbies: traveling, working out, reading, eating good food, hanging out with friends, Netflix

Stout, Cassidy
Cassidy Stout, M.D.

Uniformed Services University

Baltimore, MD

Fun fact: I was in a pre-professional ballet training for 15 years.

R-4 Residents

     
Resident Medical School  Hometown Background

Corinna Crayton, M.D.

Indiana University School of Medicine

 

 

Rodrigo Gerardo

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Brecksville, Ohio Favorite part about WSU General Surgery residency program: The sense of community

Jordan Hess, M.D.

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Warren, Oregon

Hobbies: Running, hiking, painting, watching movies

Astrid Leon, M.D.

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Favorite part about WSU General Surgery program: Residents and attendings are approachable, knowledgeable, and skilled. The diversity among the program allows one to find several mentors to meet each need. 

Justin Robbins, M.D.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Oklahoma City, OK

Favorite things in Dayton: There are some great parks and trails to explore. 

Matthew Schaeffer, M.D.

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Plymouth, Michigan 

Hobbies: Exercise, Sports, Reading, Urbanism 

Michaella Thomas, D.O.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Springboro, Ohio 

Favorite things in Dayton: Ride the bike paths, hike/run Sugarcreek, Oregon district, Schuster center, Ghostlight coffee, yoga  

R-5 Residents

     
Resident Medical School  Hometown Background

Arianna Cabrales, M.D.

Indiana University School of Medicine

Omaha, NE

Hobbies: Playing piano, spending time with family, graphic design

 

Ryan Deci, DO*

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Favorite part about WSU General Surgery program: The network and diversity of hospitals, attending surgeons, and staff that the residents get to work with broadens our exposure and experience, allowing us to become our own brand of surgeon. 

Catherine Entriken 

University of South Carolina SOM Union, NJ Favorite things in Dayton: 

Hiking at John Bryan State Park, Air Force museum 

Jill Jozefowicz, DO*

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Aurora, IL

Favorite part about WSU General Surgery program: The diversity of people, the camaraderie of those people, and the variety of hospitals and types of practices we get exposure to.

 

Sarah Katchen, M.D.

Medical University of South Carolina

Galesburg, IL

Hobbies: Hiking through rivers, climbing, gardening, and doing all of those things with my friends and dogs

 

Heather Lesch, MD

University of Central Florida COM

Coral Springs, FL

Hobbies: my dogs and cats, harry potter Lego for switch, cross stitch and country and western line dancing

Sisi Lu, MD

University of Cincinnati COM

Akron, Ohio

Favorite things in Dayton: Going to breweries with my friends

Frank Speranza, MD

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Dayton, OH

Hobbies: music, cooking, gardening, coffee brewing, and skiing

Marc Thoma, MD*

Wright State University SOM

Beavercreek, Ohio Hobbies: Exercising, Golf, live music events, enjoying a good IPA or bourbon when able.  

Research Residents

   
Resident Medical School Hometown Background

Douglas Gouchoe, M.D.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Concord, MA

Favorite part about WSU General Surgery program: My co-residents

 

 

Last edited on 11/08/2023.