Current Residents

Meet our current Surgical residents. Besides the biographic information of hometown and medical school attended, they were asked to select the surgical instrument they most resemble and why.

PGY-5

Tyler Arscott, M.D.

School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Warsaw, IN

Aortic Cross Clamp - Strong, aggressive, yet surprising gently. Very handy to get out of scary situations.

Ashley Day, D.O.

School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: NeFbraska City, NE

Trochar - I can always get through things, even when they are tough, and I will help you get the root of any problem!

Jacob Guerrant, DO

School: Kansas City University

Hometown: Fulton, MO

Wheitlaner Retractor: Handy tool in a tight spot that you didn't know you needed until you need it.

Kelsey Peters, D.O.

School: Texas College Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Katy, TX

“Argon beam - this girl is on fire.”

PGY-4

Brooke Brown, D.O.

School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University

Hometown: Guthrie, Oklahoma

The Allis clamp - balanced, elegant, and with a tough bite!

Kevin Dou, M.D.

School: University of Iowa, RJ & L Carver College of Medicine

Hometown:

Malleable, I'm flexible and good at multitasking, like a malleable retracts and protects.

Steven Heye, D.O.

School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest Campus

Hometown: Auburn, WA

OR table. Because I support every patient and love to sleep.

Erin Pang, D.O.

School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Milpitas, CA

Liston Amputation Knife - I'm all for a precise, clean cut.

PGY-3

Warda Alam, M.D.

School: American University of the Caribbean

Hometown: Hollister, CA

Bovie scratch pad - Much like a bovie scratch pad, I am universally loved, cost-efficient, easy to work with, and also hold some off-label talents!

Charly Jensen, D.O.

School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Marking pen - I’m an artist. Useful for communication, education, and planning.

Sahaana Sridhar, D.O.

School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Somerset, NJ

Metzenbaum Scissor - I love new experiences. Here to cut through the unwanted and get the job done!

Justin Wisely, M.D.

School: St. George’s University School of Medicine

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Scalpel - Sharp, to the point, and not afraid to take initiative

PGY-2

Rachel Hicks, D.O.

School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: : Indianapolis, Indiana

Derf Needle Holder 4 3/4" because it's small but handles precise work with ease

Michael Kuechenberg, D.O.

School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL

#11 blade scalpel- precise and versatile

Adam Schultz, D.O.

School: Lincoln Memorial University

Hometown: Sheboygan, WI

Debakey forceps- useful and relaxed, adapts to any situation

Karlie Shumway, M.D.

School: American University of the Caribbean

Hometown: Tucson, Arizona

Bulldog clamp- I keep control under pressure, also I just really like dogs and like the name

PGY-1

Shelby DeWaard, M.D.

School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Hometown: Lynden, WA
Yankauer- Reliable, always there when you need it to get the job done.

Kersten Gant, D.O.

School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
Hometown: Woodhaven, MI
Bovie- A powerful presence that is reliable, works efficiently, and can bring the fire.

Timothy Knittle II, M.D.

School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Hometown: Pickney, MI
Laparotomy sponge- Can jump right in and absorb as much as possible until the picture becomes clear.

Aish Thamba, M.D.

School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Hometown: Fishers, Indiana
Castroviejo needle holder- I’m dependable, steady and ready to provide gentle amusement.