Meet Our Residents
Interns/PGY-1’s
Alex Tomlinson, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Bella Bourn, M.D.
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: California Baptist University
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, paddleboarding, and playing pickleball!
Cassandra Black, M.D.
Medical School: Washington State University Elson S Floyd College of Medicine
Craig Yamaguchi, D.O.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Undergraduate: California Lutheran University
Hobbies: Surfing, paddle boarding, chess, escape rooms, working out, traveling, baseball, basketball, football, and shrimp trucks.
Jaime Contreras, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Southern California
Hobbies: I enjoy playing intramural sports and golfing with friends. I played soccer and basketball in medical school and am always down for a pick-up game or a golf outing. I also love to hike and surf. I'm a beach boy at heart and Portland has some truly amazing hikes! Lastly, I enjoy just kicking back with friends, trying new places to eat, exploring new breweries, and playing board games with the homies.
James Ling, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Micaila Spisak, M.D.
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Mrinal Thapliyal, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Hobbies: Football, basketball, hiking, Formula 1, trying new restaurants in Portland, watching TV shows/movies.
Nicholas Maier, D.O.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pavithra Rao, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy running, hiking, weightlifting, and traveling. I had an amazing time running the Portland Marathon last year. I love exploring the beautiful trails in the Pacific Northwest and spending time in nature with my dog, Hermes. I am constantly planning trips and look forward to going on adventures in new places.
Reanna Dona-Termine, M.D.
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Hobbies: Swimming, running, hiking, fishing, berry picking, traveling--especially to Hawaii, hanging with my family.
Sam Halladin, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Todd Hinsch, D.O.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Tyler Henry, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
CA-1's
Aaron Williamson, D.O.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Alexandra Johnson, M.D.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Andrew Molitor, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Hobbies: Biking, skiing, hiking, cooking, hanging out with my partner and cats, tinkering with my motorcycle and car, traveling, exploring new restaurants and bars in Portland.
Antoinette Montelibano, M.D.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Ashley Hughes, M.D.
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Ashley King, D.O.
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Avni Founds, M.D.
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Bailey Reynolds, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Hobbies: Painting, photography, hanging out with my cats.
Eric Fellin, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Marquette University
Hobbies: I enjoy taking advantage of the PNW's wonderful resources by camping, rock climbing, and hiking. When I'm in town I also enjoy lifting weights, watching movies, and trying as many new restaurants as I can.
Eric Torres Rivera, M.D.
Medical School: San Juan Bautistia School of Medicine
Fabio Rodriguez-Patarroyo, M.D.
Medical School: Universidad del Tolima Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Jacob Gomez, M.D.
Medical School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Jesse Tonkinson, M.D.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Undergraduate: George Fox University
Hobbies: Just your friendly neighborhood Cat3 road cyclist & former OBRA racer. I enjoy chasing my two kiddos around the PNW and exploring all of PDX's wonderful public parks. I also enjoy backpacking, hiking, tennis, golfing and being a home barista (tell me your coffee order and I can make it).
Luiza Bosch, M.D.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Manrit Gill, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tori Klinewski, M.D.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Undergraduate: Lafayette College
Hobbies: Baking various sweet treats, cooking, reading sappy romance novels, chasing my daughter around the yard, and watching all together too much TV.
CA-2's
Abby Velarde, M.D.
Medical School: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Boise State University
Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter and husband; hiking, swimming, fishing! Yoga and running when I can!
Abigail Cantwell, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Undergraduate: Tulane University
Hobbies: I love skiing in the winter, exploring new restaurants around Portland, and practicing yoga to stay grounded. At home, I enjoy cooking my way through Ina Garten’s recipes and finding joy in turning simple meals into something special.
Arya Parhar, M.D.
Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Hobbies: All sports except hobby horsing (too intimidating).
Elaine Prendiville, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Hobbies: Snow skiing, wakeboarding, hiking, watching any and all sports, live music, walking my dog, hosting dinner parties.
Eleanor McCreary, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Pacific University
Hobbies: In my free time, I love playing piano, skiing, baking, and trying new creative projects like crocheting and upholstery. On weekends, you can find me at a ballet class, watching F1, at a local antique store, decompressing at the gym, or spending time exploring the outdoors with my husband, daughter, and our Boston Terrier, Wellington.
Garrett Buechner, M.D.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Digital and Film Photography: everything from portraits to landscape and marketing-based photography. Singing and Piano: started as a child and have continued in choirs, acapella groups, and solo performances. Cooking: inspired by my Mom's recipes, I continue to hone my cooking skills to create dishes for friends and family. Skiing: grew up minutes from a ski hill, learned young, and quickly became an instructor.
Georgia Morrison, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: Cooking- I love Cravings, Magnolia, and One Pot A Day cookbooks. Reading- I am a voracious reader and average fifty books per year, my favorite authors include Stephen King, Amor Towles, and David Sedaris. Biking- Events include Reach the Beach Oregon 2022, Cycle for a Cause, Cycle Oregon 2021 and 2022, and Providence Bridge Pedal 2020-2022. NYT Crossword Puzzles- I do use auto check, admittedly. Lion Hunting- with my 2-year-old in the garage. We have a serious infestation.
Jenita Ngo, D.O.
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Hobbies: Baking/cooking, house plants, pottery.
Kathryn Volarich, M.D.
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Hobbies: Playing guitar, video games, board games, jigsaw puzzles, woodworking, whittling, weightlifting, playing basketball, playing golf, baking, making homemade pasta, sewing, gardening, aquascaping, singing karaoke. Video games - Call of Duty - Warzone and competitive League of Legends to relax at the end of the night.
Luan Nguyen, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, learning guitar, cooking Vietnamese food, and reading. Rock climbing is a great way for me to stay fit and allows me to enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. During lockdown I learned to sing while playing guitar, and although I'm not great at either, it sure is a lot of fun to be able to do both. Though not as tasty as mom's cooking, my Vietnamese cooking is delicious, healthy, and keeps me close to my culture.
May Paing
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Hobbies: Hiking, going to beaches and parks: personal goal of visiting at least one national park per year. Watching TV shows: Schitt's Creek, Kim's Convenience, Korean dramas. Trying different restaurants: I try to explore as many different cuisines as I can. Board games: recently began visiting board game cafes more frequently. Indoor bouldering: began in August 2022. Playing with my cat, Kupo.
Nina Kostur, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Whitman College
Hobbies: Hiking, backcountry skiing, mushroom hunting, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Skylar Fuller, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Hobbies: My hobbies range from hiking, backpacking, running, and clam digging to more relaxing pursuits like cooking, reading, and visiting coffee shops and outdoor markets with my dog.
Christopher Laube, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Hobbies: Being a dad to three wild kids, exploring wineries and breweries with my wife, taking care of one of our 13 animals, paddle boarding, hiking, playing guitar, boxing, reading (mostly sci-fi and fantasy novels), and video gaming.
Thomas Bartlett, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors, from ski patrol and geologic expeditions, to fly-fishing and mountaineering. My range of hobbies also includes rock-climbing, olympic weightlifting, skateboarding/ramp construction, indoor plants, cozy board-game nights, woodworking/power tool collecting, and basic bike mechanics that YouTube covers. I also enjoy podcasts about finance, humor, basketball, maintaining relationships, and true-crime/investigative journalism. I have a very understanding fiancé and two crazy cats.
Thomas Huang, M.D.
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy running, biking, and swimming as well as being outside. Love cooking and trying new restaurants in town as well.
2016 Baystate Marathon- Net Time- 3:35:04; Pace- 8:12 min/mile
2018 Baystate Marathon- Net Time- 2:57:04; Pace- 6:46 min/mile
2020 Virtual Boston marathon- Net Time- 3:31:03; Pace- 8:05 min/mile
2022 Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon- Net Time- 2:54:13; Pace- 6:39 min/mile
CA-3's
Aaron Saleen Degrange, D.O.
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center
Hobbies: During medical school, I helped classmates change their oil, brakes, cooling systems and even performed an upper-end rebuild. Woodworking: I have built furniture and recently started wood carving. Hiking/Camping/Kayaking: I enjoy spending time outdoors with my wife and 2 pets. I also plan on finishing the 100-mile Lone Star Trail. Reading, cryptocurrency mining, and diving are some of my other hobbies
Aelita Meng, D.O.
Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine of The Pacific at Pomona
Hobbies: Opera singing: my go-to singer is Andrea Bocelli. Oil Painting: my favorite artists are Monet and Gauguin. Classical Piano: I love Mozart and Liszt. I enjoy snorkeling and kayaking in Hawaii.
Brandon Ngo, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Undergraduate: Duke University
Hobbies: Swimming, traveling, and trying new restaurants with my fiancé.
Daniel Mullee, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: I started climbing when I was eight years old, joined a competitive team when I was twelve, and have been climbing ever since. I am also passionate about mountaineering; having climbed Mt. Hood four times and Mt. Shasta. I really enjoy spearfishing in Northern California and Florida, where I have family who I frequently fish with. I also like fly fishing and backpacking. I enjoy line dancing and taking dance lessons with my partner twice a month. During weekdays, I like cooking and running.
Gerda Brigitta Teglassy, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical School: Semmelweis University
Hobbies: Painting (mostly acrylic and watercolor), playing jazz music (I sing and play the piano and I just started to learn to play ukulele), mountaineering (mostly hiking and backpacking without technical climbing), barre, traveling, scuba diving (I'm an advanced certified scuba diver).
Jack Brooker, M.B., B.Ch.
Medical School: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Oxford
Hobbies: Road trips, being a dog dad to one poorly behaved German shepherd, overseas travel when I have the time, reluctantly admit an interest in true crime shows.
Jacob Thum, D.O.
Medical School: New Mexico State University
Hobbies: I crossed America by foot - twice. I used a pathway called the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,700 miles across CA, OR, & WA. This accomplishment was a symbolic gesture of recovering from a spinal cord injury that left me unable to walk for 6 months at age 17.
Kevin Ryan Corey, D.O.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Automotive Mechanics - Car and Motorcycle repair, upgrading, & maintenance. Rock Climbing (Sport, Trad, Bouldering, Indoor/Outdoor). Snow Sports - Snowboarding and snowshoeing. Hiking, Trail Running, and Cooking.
Nicholas Rosson, M.D.
OSP Critical Care program
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, hanging with friends.
Saifullah Hasan, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: I enjoy playing soccer, rock climbing, tennis, photography and videography, exploring the outdoors and recently became interested in boxing and muay thai. In my free time I enjoy building computers, fixing iPhone hardware and learning to code.
Sean Hua, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: Basketball, paddle boarding, backpacking, hiking, and traveling
Seth Vogel, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Hobbies: Hiking, running, biking, rock climbing, kite boarding, skiing, traveling, languages, history, reading, piano, cooking, and cheese.
Terence Ellis, M.D.
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Hobbies: Music: I have always enjoyed listening to live music, whether it is street performers, small-venue acts, or large star-studded events. Traveling: both locally or internationally, I love an adventure to a new destination. Food: exploring new cuisines with family and friends is always fun and helps give me an appreciation of different cultures. Biking: riding my bike allows for relaxation and reflection while benefiting my physical, mental, and emotional wellness
Thomas Hoang, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: Playing piano for church services, partner dancing (tango, blues), volunteering at festivals, running, swimming, biking, rock climbing, hiking, mentoring students from underrepresented/disadvantaged backgrounds.
Trevor Funari, M.P.H., M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, climbing, and skiing in the mountains of the western US. I am a space travel enthusiast, hoping to one day reach orbit as a space tourist. I love spending nights with my partner perfecting New York Times Cooking's 5-star recipes.
Trevor Obrinsky, M.D.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Gonzaga University
Hobbies: Playing golf, basketball, and hockey, cooking/baking, spending time with my family and dog.
CA-4's
Avery Barron, M.D.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Hobbies: Roller Derby: I attend practices and play in public games. I also support the league by volunteering, fundraising, and coaching the youth team. Unfortunately, we have been on hold during the pandemic. I also enjoy high intensity workouts and plan on always being able to do at least 10 pull-ups. I play the piano, guitar, and drums and enjoy learning new songs. I am not particularly good at any of them, but it is therapeutic, and I only make my cats, and sometimes my mother, listen.
Kevin Burfeind, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Undergraduate: Willamette University
Hobbies: Running, skiing, golfing, tennis, cooking the perfect pizza.
Critical Care Medicine Fellows
Chelsie Dietz, M.D.
Medical School: Oakland University, William Beaumont School of Medicine
Residency: UC Davis Health Center – Anesthesiology
Ahna Weeks, M.D.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Washington – Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellows
Samantha Cheng, M.D.
Medical School: University of Iowa RJ & L Carver College of Medicine
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center – Anesthesiology
Rory Guenther, M.D.
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Residency: OHSU – Anesthesiology
Elizabeth Ternent-Rech, D.O.
Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center – Anesthesiology
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow
Christopher Mayhew, M.D.
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency: University of Vermont Medical Center – Anesthesiology
Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellows
Caleb Frank, M.D.
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Residency: OHSU - Anesthesiology
Ashton Pike, M.D.
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency: OHSU – Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine Fellows
Paul Millhouse, M.D.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sam Moshofsky, M.D.
Medical School: OHSU
Residency: UT Southwestern – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Nicole Palmer, M.D.
Medical School: UC San Francisco School of Medicine
Residency: UCSF Fresno – Emergency Medicine
Gabriel Stapleton, M.D.
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency: Tufts Medical Center – Anesthesiology
Neuroanesthesia Fellow
K C Brihaspati, M.D.
Medical School: Nepal Medical College
Residency: National Academy of Medical Sciences – Anesthesiology