Meet Our Residents


Patrick Hogan (he/him)
Undergraduate: University of Chicago
Medical School: Rush University
Interests: Hiking/camping, skiing, running, piano playing, board and video games
Ana Van Meurs (she/her)
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: Brown University
Interests: Hiking, kayaking, skiing, exploring new neighborhoods, attempting (and failing) to take my cats for a walk like a Portlander

Will Wurster (he/him)
Undergraduate: Rhodes College
Medical School: University of Kansas
Interests: Sports - big NBA fan, go blazers! Outdoor activities - backpacking, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, skiing

Andrew Arndt (he/him) - Rising Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Washington State University (Go Cougs!)
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Intramural sports, board games, snowboarding and singing in the car

Adrian Banerji (he/him)
Undergraduate: Tufts University
Medical School: State University of New York, Downstate
Interests: Ultimate Frisbee

Laura Burbach (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Interests: Volleyball, tennis, golf, biking, camping, hiking, cooking, reading

Alex Burford (he/him)
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Interests: Attending musicals, hiking/ camping, watching the NBA, and trying new foods!

Olivia Charlier (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School: University of Colorado
Interests: Playing outside with friends, sunshine, dancing, music

Frances Chiang (she/her)
Undergraduate: Georgia Tech
Graduate: Boston University School of Medicine
Medical School: AT Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Interests: biking, hiking, going to new restaurants and trying all the boba places in town

Savannah Coe (she/her)
Undergraduate: Fordham University
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
Interests: I love all the outdoor activities easily found around Portland including hiking, running, kayaking, skiing, and biking. When I'm not outdoors, I love visiting local breweries and wineries with friends!

Tate Correll (she/her) - Rising Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Colorado State University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Interests: Yoga, skiing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, hanging out with my husband and son!

Mackenzie Deane (she/her) - Rising Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Pacific Lutheran University
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Hiking, watching and playing sports (go thorns!), spending time outside, spending time with family and friends, eating lots of yummy food, and drinking coffee
Christine Dinh (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of California at Berkeley
Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Interests: LGBTQ+ health, cooking / baking, spending time with husband Marcus, reading, music, cute things, board games, Stardew Valley, Zelda, anime

Karen Fryefield (she/her)
Undergraduate: Smith College
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Singing, playing board games, swimming outdoors, backpacking, solving puzzles.

Rob McRae (he/him)
Undergraduate: Saint Mary's College of California
Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
Interests: Backpacking, fishing, golf

Lori Morgan (she/her)
Undergraduate: Illinois Wesleyan University
Graduate: The Cleveland Institute of Music
Medical School: Indiana University
Interests: Being outside, DIY projects around the house, cello, visiting fun Portland shops, ginger beer

Katie Sacotte (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin
Medical School: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Interests: Rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, baking, and hanging with friends.

Caitlin Sawyer (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of California San Diego
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests: Watercolor, thrift shopping, hanging with my 2 dogs and 2 cats, Art in Medicine, being silly with my husband, nice people, pretty outdoors, positive vibes

Hannah Yerxa (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests: Hiking, cooking, eating, reading, and spending time outside

Olivia Bagot (she/her)
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Interests: Crossfit, board games (winning board games), hiking, watching Real Housewives

Carlee Beckler (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: Keck SOM of USC
Interests: running, hiking, camping, biking, cooking, picnics, happy hours, collecting succulents, searching for the best chocolate croissant in Portland, LA Dodgers, Cleveland Browns
Jason Blanks (he/him)
Undergraduate: University of Puget Sound
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Interests: Rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing, backpacking, yoga, baking, desperately trying to keep my houseplants alive, transgender care, critical care, medical education

Ethan Canty (he/him)
Undergraduate: Dartmouth College
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Interests: Nature, the outdoors, exploring new restaurants, finding great shows to watch, traveling abroad, hanging out with the awesome peds residents, playing volleyball, kayaking and paddle boarding, taking care of my houseplants, working out, and trying all of the new monthly flavors at Salt & Straw! Global health, public health, hospitalist medicine, PICU

Aaron Davis (he/him)
Undergraduate: Drake University
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Interests: Reading, watching movies, playing video games, playing music, and trying new recipes

Joanna "Jo" Galindo (she/her)
Undergraduate: UCLA
Graduate: Boston University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests: Cooking, coffee, film, and donuts

Meredith Haag (she/her)
Undergraduate: College of William and Mary
Graduate: OHSU/PSU School of Public Health (MD/MPH)
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: I love to cook and stay up-to-date on the new restaurants and exciting food happenings in Portland. I enjoy staying active by resistance training, hiking and trail running in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and doing yoga.

Karina Mehta (she/her)
Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate: Tulane SPHTM
Medical School: Tulane University SOM
Interests: Dogs, skiing, hiking, trying new restaurants/bars, getting 8 hours of sleep

Paul Mitchell (he/him)
Undergraduate: The College of New Jersey
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Interests: Hiking with my dog, bouldering, running, movies, science fiction, board games, bird-watching

Kara Mossler (she/her)
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: Georgetown University SOM
Interests: skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving, soccer, hiking, traveling, piano, Javanese gamelan, trying to copy Great British Baking Show recipes

Rachael Mullin (she/her)
Undergraduate: UCLA
Graduate: Touro University California (M.S.)
Medical School: Touro University California COM
Interests: Hiking, interior decorating, swimming, anything animal related, and excessively buying new plants

Claire Natsios (she/her)
Undergraduate: California Polytechnic State University
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner School of Medicine
Interests: Practicing yoga, exploring new hiking trails, wine tasting, and skiing

Joanna Odenthal (she/her)
Undergraduate: College of William & Mary
Medical School: University of Virginia
Interests: Hiking, travel, food and scoping out the best dairy-free ice cream in Portland

Janani Rajkumar (she/her)
Undergraduate: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Interests: Dance, Yoga, Hiking

Zina Stavitsky (she/her)
Undergraduate: Emory University
Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno
Interests: Climbing, biking, backpacking, baking bread, walks with my dog Mimsy

Anja Tjaden (she/her)
Undergraduate: Seattle University
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests: Spending time with my dog and husband, surfing on the Oregon coast, eating my way through Portland’s food cart scene, hiking with my co-residents!
Doris Valenzuela-Araujo (she/her)
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Making desserts, traveling, visiting family, trying new restaurants, spending time outside

Kimberly Vidmar (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin SOM
Interests: Hiking, running, hanging out with my pup (Kona)

Mandy Wolf (she/her)
Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Interests: Backpacking, skiing, mountain biking


Zayna Bakizada (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: George Washington University
Interests: being outdoors, hiking, biking, live music, discovering new music and making playlists

Olivia Brasher (she/her)
Undergraduate: Hendrix College
Medical School: University of Arkansas
Interests: Traveling, baking (and eating) sourdough, hiking, finding new outdoor adventures, board game nights, exploring all the Portland neighborhoods!
Andrea Chobrustkiy (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of South Florida
Medical School: University of South Florida
Interests: Hiking, baking, board games, web design, coffee

Claire Conrad (she/her)
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: USC
Interests: bluegrass music, yoga, nature

Lucia Covert (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin
Interests: Hiking/camping anywhere with trees, mountains, and sunshine, kayaking, finding new patio restaurants/bars, and gardening. I also love painting and cheese (specifically Wisconsin cheddar)
Kayla Erspamer (she/her)
Undergraduate: Whitman College
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: reading, board games, meditating, swimming, trying new restaurants, going to the Oregon Coast, hanging out with my nieces and nephew, and spending time with my puppy, Luna.

Madeleine Geisheker (she/her)
Undergraduate: UC San Diego
Graduate: University of Washington (genome sciences), Ph.D.
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests: snuggling with my cat and my fiancé, skiing, weightlifting, sushi, music festivals, time with my family

Hannah Grierson (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Graduate: University of Minnesota
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Interests: Playing with my two dogs, hiking/camping, traveling, experimenting in the kitchen, exploring Oregon's epic beer, wine, and food scenes, and quality time with friends and family
Kevin Kron (he/him)
Undergraduate: Tufts University
Medical School: New York Medical College
Interests: Rock climbing, basketball, tennis, hiking, skiing, swimming, floating, video games, happy hours, concerts/live music, Portland Trail Blazers
Hayden Leeds (he/him)
Undergraduate: Washing University in St Louis
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Triathlon, fly-fishing, tennis, skiing (Telemark and cross country), hiking, exploring all of the amazing things the PNW has to offer!

Erin Madison (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Interests: Cooking and making up recipes, hiking, camping, backpacking, dancing, playing with my cat, trying all the IPAs, Crossfit

Blaire Mallahan (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Interests: Skiing, mountain biking, eating ice cream, playing volleyball, enthusiastically cheering for University of Michigan sports, and spending time with my husband and dog

Laura McWhirter (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Colorado- Boulder
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Interests: Reading, spending time in nature, hiking, exploring new coffee shops, cooking, knitting, travel

Alex Mechler-Hickson (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Interests: I’m a fan of rock climbing, running, and hiking. When not playing outside, I can be found assembling charcuterie boards, trying new breweries with friends, knitting hats poorly, and attempting to find blue moon ice cream in Portland!

Alyssa Penning (she/her)
Undergraduate: Loyola University, Chicago
Medical School: Indiana University
Interests: I enjoy good food, hiking, reading, board games, discussing people's passions, and adventures of all types—I’m into any chance to experience or learn something new!

Boone Rhinehart (he/him)
Undergraduate: Northwest Nazarene University
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Interests: Baking bread, Crossfit, zumba dancing, bartending, graphic design, sleeping
Kaitlyn Simmons (she/her)
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Graduate: University of Arizona (MD/MPH)
Medical School: University of Arizona - Phoenix
Interests: Spending time with my dog (Rori), exploring new restaurants/breweries/wineries, traveling, caffeine, anything chocolate, playing the flute, movies, board games, reading (preferably on the beach), Notre Dame Football

Omar Tayh (he/him)
Undergraduate: University of Iowa
Medical School: Touro University Nevada
Interests: Weightlifting, hiking, cooking, trying new foods!

Austen Yeager (she/her)
Undergraduate: Carleton College
Graduate: Linköping University, Sweden
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Skiing, backpacking, climbing, cooking, chai lattes, dogs, traveling, musicals, audible books
2021
Chelsea Banks, General Pediatrics (Alaska)
Brittany Bassitt, General Pediatrics (Kaiser)
Kelsie Bond, Acute Care Pediatrics (Oregon)
Shira Einstein, General Pediatrics (Sea Mar Vancouver Medical Clinic, OR)
Callia Elkhal, General Pediatrics (Oregon)
Jordan Frei, General Pediatrics (Utah)
Mackinnon Garret, Pediatric Neurology (OHSU)
Patrick Hogan, Chief Resident (OHSU)
Zachary Hutchinson, Pediatric Cardiology (UC San Francisco, CA)
Kelsie Ige, Allergy & Immunology/Pediatrics (UC San Francisco, CA)
Sainabou Jallow, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (U Washington)
Kamyron Jordan, Pediatric Pulmonology (U Colorado)
Cassandra Loren, General Pediatrics (Kaiser)
Bridget O’Connell-Long, Hospitalist (AZ)
Christina Rufener, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (UC San Diego, CA)
Oresta Rule, General Pediatrics (Wisconsin)
Andrew Steinfeldt, Pediatric Urgent Care Fellowship (Phoenix Children’s Hospital)
Annalise Van Meurs, Chief Resident (OHSU)
William Wurster, Chief Resident (OHSU)
2020
Nisha Baliga, General Pediatrics (Metro Pediatrics, OR)
Matthew Beaver, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Utah)
Jesse Goldfarb, General Pediatrics (Evergreen Pediatrics, WA)
Rigoberto Hernandez, General Pediatrics (Evergreen Pediatrics, WA)
Terry Kho, Medical Genetics (OHSU)
Jennifer Lane, Pediatric Hospitalist (OHSU)
Bruce Leewiwatanakul, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
Michelle Lin, General Pediatrics (North Carolina)
Rachna Mamidi, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (OHSU)
Christena McBride, Pediatric Critical Care (Medical College of Wisconsin)
Molly McCoy, General Pediatrics (Metro Pediatrics, OR)
Katherine Phelps, Pediatric Critical Care (Emory)
Amelia Priesthoff, General Pediatrics (Kaiser Permanente, OR)
Kathryn Virk, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Washington)
Chelsea Welsh, General Pediatrics (Olympia, WA)
Erin Yee, General Pediatrics (Kaiser Permanente, VA)
2019
Aaron Clem, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Nebraska)
Nancy Chen, General Pediatrics (Oregon City)
Morgan Cunningham, General Pediatrics (Riverside, California)
Claire Fraley, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (University of Colorado)
Heather Gardiner, Locums in Oregon
Emily Houchen-Wise, General Pediatrics (Metro Pediatrics Westside, OR)
Beth Krautscheid, General Pediatrics (Hillsboro Pediatrics, OR)
Natalie Lanocha, Pediatric Palliative Care (OHSU)
Jen Makrides, Adolescent Medicine (Johns Hopkins)
Sasha Ondusko, Neonatology (OHSU)
Ali O'Neill, Pediatric Endocrinology (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Tina Ramo, Neonatology (University of Colorado)
Kathryn Stockbower, Sports Medicine (University of Colorado)
Mina Tahai, Hospitalist (Davis, CA)
Jim Walston, Hospitalist (Minneapolis)
Stephen Wanta, General Pediatrics (Kaiser in Beaverton, OR)
2018
Dana Angelos, General Pediatrics (Bend, OR)
Marica Baleilevuka-Hart, Pediatric Cardiology (OHSU)
Sam Bircher, Neonatology (University of Utah)
Hannah Canty, Pediatric Critical Care (Stanford)
David Dorsa, General Pediatrics
Colin Fisher, Hospitalist (University of Colorado)
Beau Gilmore, General Pediatrics (Bend, OR)
Caitlyn Iverson, General Pediatrics (Kaiser in Portland, OR)
Monica Luttrell, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (OHSU)
Mayme Marshall, Pediatric Cardiology (OHSU)
Kyle Pronko, Hospitalist (Milwaukee, WI)
Elizabeth Sinclair, Gastroenterology (Emory)
Ravi Vamsee, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Texas Southwestern)
Laura Waagmeester, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (OHSU)
Laura Wood, General Pediatrics (Legacy in Portland, OR)
Rebecca Zabel, General Pediatrics (Oakland, CA)
2017
Catherine Caruso, Neonatology (OHSU)
Erik Frandsen, Cardiology (University of Washington)
Karen Heisler, Outpatient Care (Salem, OR)
Aimee Janesky, Hospitalist (Portland, OR)
Cate Kent, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Laurel Hoffmann, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Carol McFarland, Cardiology (University of Utah)
Nicki Nabavizadeh, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Kellee Parker, Hematology Oncology (OHSU)
Erin Perkey, Hospitalist (Salem, OR)
Kirsten Reinecke, Sleep Medicine (North Carolina)
Katelyn Saarela, Gastroenterology (Stanford University)
Jason Soh, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Maria Velazquez-Campbell, Hospitalist (New Mexico)
Jessica Marsh, Outpatient Care, Colorado
2016
Abbie Bauer, Nephrology (University of Washington)
Amanda Burrage, CDC EIS Fellow (CDC-Atlanta)
Antwon Chavis, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Katie Cotterell, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Matt Dietz, Hematology-Oncology (OHSU)
Allison Empey, General Pediatrics (OHSU), Deputy Director of the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence
Megan Furnari, NICU Hospitalist (OHSU and SW Washington)
Ben Gern, Infectious Disease (University of Washington)
Lauren Kilgore, Outpatient Care (Salem, OR)
Jill Sanford, Sleep Medicine (OHSU)
Alicia Sauter, Outpatient Care (Hillsboro, OR)
Michael Sethi, Outpatient Care (Chicago, IL)
Christina Swanson, Allergy/Immunology (University of Washington)
Jenn Tsai, Hematology/Oncology (Stanford)
Casey Ward, Neonatology (UCSD)
2015
Lucy Amory, Outpatient Care (Westbrook, ME)
Julia Carr, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Andy Cave, Cardiology (OHSU)
Paco Corbalan, Outpatient Care (Middlebury, VT)
Kate Cronkhite, Outpatient Care (Vancouver, WA)
Paul Goodwin, Outpatient Care (Vancouver, WA)
Theresa Graif, PICU (OHSU)
Michael Jones, Hospital Medicine (Eugene, OR)
Brenna Lewis, Outpatient Care (Wenatchee, WA)
Courtney McGirr, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
Lane Miller, Hematology/Oncology (Emory)
Tanvi Mukundan, Sleep Medicine (OHSU)
Lauren Sandefur, Outpatient Care (Zambia)
Sara Taub, Palliative Care (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Rachel Westerfield, Outpatient Care (Bellingham, WA)
Leah Yieh, Neonatology (OHSU)
For more information or if you have any questions, please email us at: pedsres@ohsu.edu