Our residents originate from several areas throughout the U.S. and beyond. Despite varied academic backgrounds, geographic diversity and career goals ranging from primary care to academic research, our residents share one common goal: to become the best physicians possible.
Ryan Apathy, MD
Medical School: University of Washington
Undergraduate: University of Puget Sound
Ryan graduated with special training from the University of Washington LGBTQ+ Healthcare Pathway, an educational track focused on providing culturally responsive care for the LGBTQ+ population. Volunteers for several organizations specializing in care for historically marginalized populations, including as a digital crisis counselor for the Trevor Project. Ryan has an active interest in benchtop and translational research and received an Outstanding Research Project Award from the University of Alaska for research in CAR-T cell therapies at Seattle Children's Therapeutics. Proud husband, dog and cat dad, rock climber, musician, chef, and baker.
Katelyn Bobrowski, DO
Medical School: Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Saint Louis University
Hospice Care volunteer for 2-years. Katelyn has volunteered in medical clinics in rural villages of Ghana. Extremely active in sports, especially softball. Played on traveling softball team as a young adult and was an assistant coach for her hometown middle school softball team. She happy to have relocated to PDX for the outdoor lifestyle, food scene, and to connect with extended family in the area.
Natalie Bolton, MD
Medical School: Creighton University
Undergraduate: Creighton University
Natalie grew up in Portland and is excited to return to the area. Natalie has had a unique experience providing health education and access to the Mayan community in Omaha. She enjoys hiking, volleyball, badminton, piano, and baking during her free time. Rotated as a medical student.
Joshua Grosser, MD
Medical School: Wake Forest University
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin
Josh was born in Plymouth MN. In medical school, he was heavily involved in research and mentorship. Also played in a band with other students. Volunteered with a medical team that provided free medical care to uninsured patients in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. Favorite pastimes currently include rock climbing, music production, reading fantasy and historical function, and hanging out with co-residents. Unsure about post-residency plans, likely hospitalist medicine but open to fellowship.
Hannah Kirk, DO
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Hannah possesses a graduate degree in clinical psychology. She volunteered with the Yakima Union Gospel Mission and worked to streamline many of their business systems (billing, inventory management, drug labeling). Hannah has several family members in the PNW and is excited to be closer to them. Having grown up in a small town, after residency, Hannah plans to return and practice in a rural community.
Paige Ruh, DO
Medical School: Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Paige earned a Master’s degree in Bioethics while simultaneously enrolled in medical school. Volunteered as a camp counselor for Camp Kesem; which is a camp for children whose parents were affected by cancer. Hobbies include cooking, Walking her dog and strength training. In her spare time, Paige enjoys getting takeout from a local restaurant and watching a movie or getting a drink at a local brewery.
Andrew Sunwood, DO
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Alabama
Andrew has a deep-rooted passion for teaching, learning and curiosity. Andrew is looking forward to teaching medical students. He is happy to have escaped the heat and humidity of Alabama and is now enjoying the fantastic weather the PNW has to offer. Hobbies include billiards, watching soccer, running, and spending time with his fiancée exploring the food and scenery of Portland and the rest of the PNW.
Jennifer Wong, DO
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Undergraduate: Pacific University
Jennifer is from Beaverton and is glad to be remaining in the area to be close to family and the community where she grew up. Loves to mentor and teach - while in medical school, was a pharmacology tutor, an upperclassmen mentor/"Big Doc" providing guidance and support to underclassmen/"Little Docs," and was involved in various outreach projects to nurture excitement in STEM and medicine. She is a long-time volunteer with the Meals on Wheels and SHIBA programs, both of which care for the elderly community members. Fluent in Vietnamese. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Jennifer enjoys attending sporting events, exploring the outdoors, playing video and board games, and baking.
Audree Hsu, MD
Medical School: California University
Graduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Leader in creating an interest group at her medical school for the LGTBQ+ community. She is passionate about nutrition and heathy living. Shed does outreach and volunteer work with various groups sourcing, delivering and teaching the importance of consuming healthy food to low-income communities. Audree plays competitive Ultimate Frisbee. Advanced to Division 1 College Nationals and has taught elementary students how t
Krysta St Michell, MD
Medical School: OHSU
Graduate: Corban University
Krysta had a prior career for 11 years as a personal trainer. Operated her own personal training business for several of those years, meeting clients in their own home. Enjoys all things outdoors. Additional hobbies include weightlifting, photography, and an avid house plant collector. Krysta is excited to be staying in the region where she was born and raised near family and support system. Rotated as a medical student with Ward D Team.
Liam Synan, MD
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Graduate: Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Undergraduate: Northeastern University, Mathematics
Liam worked as a consultant in the pharmaceutical and medical products practice. He worked primarily in clinical development with a focus on the incorporation of patient perspectives into phase II and phase III clinical trial design. During medical school, served on a multidisciplinary working group to draft and implement new policies for assisting students with academic difficulties and for managing allegations of student misconduct in a just and equitable manner. Completed an MBA during medical school. When time allows, enjoys any kind of outdoor adventure, especially skiing, mountain biking, and paddling. For indoor fun, enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and cooking.
Sherman Tran, MD
Medical School: Tulane School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Sherman is a native Oregonian - born at Providence St. Vincent. Competitive rower: Competed nationally for the University of Oregon and eventually the New Orleans Rowing Club. His love for the sport also led him to coach high schoolers in New Orleans. At home, he loves cooking, brewing specialty coffee, and working on his photography. On an off day he’s likely somewhere gravel biking, ski touring, alpine mountaineering, or rock climbing. He is fluent in Vietnamese (just wrapped up a month-long motorcycle trip through Vietnam!). Co-founded a scribe program for Tulane’s Acute Care Surgery service, focusing on recruiting pre-medical undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds and getting them into the OR. Sherman will pursue Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado after his preliminary year.
Jobe Ashby, MD
Medical School: University of Washington
Undergraduate: Washington State University
Jobe found his calling for medicine during his undergraduate studies at Washington State University and quickly realized his passion for helping the vulnerable and underserved. He became an EMT and found he enjoyed helping patients and lending and ear when they needed it. When he is not attending to or educating himself on his two large aquariums, he enjoys pampering his 10-year-old rescue Chihuahua.
Lisa Stampke, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
After 2+ years as a patient representative at St. Charles Health in Redmond, Lisa moved to Portland to attend OHSU. Growing up in rural eastern Oregon, her strong family connections and curiosity pushed her toward medicine. Lisa has a passion and focus for bringing rural healthcare to communities in need with the goal to bring needed change to these communities and make healthcare more accessible. She enjoys weightlifting, pickleball, horseback riding, baking, and spending time with her family.
Calder Dorn, DO
Medical School: Western University
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Calder has a passion for internal medicine and relishes in the opportunities it provides to solve complex problems. He also loves partnering with patients to help improve their lives through optimizing their sleep, diet, and exercise. Raised in Beaverton, Calder found himself wanting to stay and complete residency here in the Pacific Northwest. When the weather is right he enjoys the backpacking, paddle boarding, skiing and volleyball.
Andrew Elton, MD
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin
Working as a medical scribe during school, sparked an interest in research activities and led to Andrew publishing a case report on a patient seen in the emergency room. Andrew went on to publish numerous peer-reviewed journal articles/abstracts, highlighting his passion for writing and sharing his knowledge with others. He enjoys listening to various podcasts, canoeing/kayaking/SUP’ing. He is also a juggler, golfer, and snowboarder. His love of the outdoors will help Andrew feel right at home here in Oregon.
Matthew Moritz, MD
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Matthew grew up in a small town in central Minnesota where he found his passion for internal medicine while working as a CNA at a local nursing home. During medical school, Matthew volunteered at an underserved clinic where he learned a great deal about the social determinates of health barriers and how this impacts the care patients receive. He is excited about a career in Internal Medicine and looks forward to exploring different career options. He enjoys hiking, going to concerts, exploring breweries, playing volleyball, and listening to discover weekly on Spotify.
Linh Taylor, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Undergraduate: Linfield College
Linh came to the US at 18. After working in administration in a Thailand hospital, and with inspiration from her mother, Linh knew she wanted to become a physician. She is excited about the opportunities to use her knowledge to improve patient outcomes through quality improvement. When not taking virtual piano lessons with her Vietnamese piano teacher, she enjoys Bikram Yoga, playing netball, swimming, cooking and reading.
Julia Townsend, MD
Medical School: Wright State University
Undergraduate: Purdue University
After spending a year in the AmeriCorps leading a team to disaster projects, Julia realized learning to be an advocate for her team would lead to being an advocate for her patients when she decided to go into medicine. Julia enjoys traveling from state-to-state hiking, backpacking and camping in state and national parks. She enjoys biking, yoga, reading, gardening and golf (although she states she is very much a beginner).
Dalton VanderPol, MD
Medical School: University of Washington
Undergraduate: University of Idaho
Each year, Dalton sold raffle tickets for the Annual Sweetheart’s ball, benefiting Camp Journey, a pediatric oncology camp; then he spent one week each for the next two summers as a counselor for the camp. This lent well to his passion for the outdoors. He enjoys hiking and backpacking in remote wilderness areas and has been avid fly fisherman since his youth.
Alexis Amatisto, DO
Medical School: Western University
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Alexis is a native Oregonian. While she considered the fast-paced environment of Emergency Medicine, Alexis realized that Internal Medicine fills her desire to have continuity with patients and see how the course of their complex diseases unfold. As a possible future Intensivist, Alexis hopes to combine clinical excellence with research that improves how medicine is practiced. Some of Alexis’ hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, crime podcasts, and creating healthy.
Brittany Cook, DO
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Undergraduate: University of Nebraska
Brittany brings a wealth of life experiences and commitment to service, including two years working to support communities in Peru impacted by inequalities. In medical school she continued community outreach as a fundraiser for Denver Safe House and as a volunteer at health fairs for underserved populations. Brittany has many interests outside of medicine as well: outdoor recreation, gardening, Salsa dancing, yoga, and exploring diverse food. She will fit right in with Portland life.
Jaye Espinas, MD
Medical School: University of Queensland, Australia
Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Jaye comes to us from the University of Queensland, a collaborative training with experiences in both Australia and New Orleans. She attributes her work ethic and interest in medicine to her 1st generation Filipino immigrant parents who worked as nurses. Jaye developed a strong drive to improve the lives of others working with youth involved in the criminal justice system, caring for patients on hospice, and organizing events for those with social anxiety. Jaye is leaning towards a career in primary care or outpatient focused specialty. Jaye’s many hobbies include glass painting, Karaoke, anime, Zumba, Aikido and dog training.
Kemin Fena, MD
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Undergraduate: Michigan Technological University
Kemin is a northern Mid-westerner with a culturally rich background that includes Chinese, Italian and Finnish influences. She attributes this diversity with developing her adaptable spirit and commitment to serving others. She hopes to use her engineering training towards process improvement to address social determinants of health and healthcare delivery systems. Consistent with her diverse background, Kemin enjoys studying languages and cultures, travel, Podcasts, cooking, Nordic skiing, and classical music.
Michael Knapp, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Undergraduate: Portland State University
Michael is another native Oregonian with a commitment to underserved communities. As a student he served with a mobile COVID response team aiding migrant farm workers, studied the impact of health literacy on hospital utilization, and researched an ambulatory intensive care unit for those suffering houselessness. Despite his firm local roots, Michael is an avid travel and photographer who has backpacked in over forty countries. In his free time, Michael competitively trains for and teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Abby Lindseth, MD
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Abby grew up in a small town in northern Minnesota. As a third-year student selected to participate in the Rural Physician Associate Program, Abby was able to return to her community for clinical rotations where she was praised for her medical knowledge, leadership, character, and communication skills. Abby has academic interests in interprofessional medical ethics and environmental activism. She speaks conversational Norwegian and loves reading National Geographic and literary classics. Other hobbies include long distance running, biking, backpacking, and baking bread.
Christinia Patel, MD
Medical School: University of Tennessee
Undergraduate: Brea College, Kentucky
As a first-generation college student from rural Tennessee, Christiana has a passion for tutoring and mentoring those who might face barriers to obtaining education. After college she joined AmeriCorps and tutored students in Washington’s DC’s most at risk schools. She has worked as a peer mentor and advisor for pre-medical students and fellow college students. Christiana enjoys travel- having studied abroad in Japan, completed research in Brazil, and explored many other countries. Other hobbies include journalism and painting.
Amanda Tep, DO
Medical School: Western University
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Amanda rotated with us on cardiology, and we are excited to have her back. Amanda was born and raised in Portland, headed to Corvallis and Lebanon for school, and is happy to return home to ultimately serve the community in which she grew up. While in medical school, Amanda volunteered with the Lebanon Health Career Ladder program to inspire high school students to pursue science, was a Student Ambassador, and reviewed applications for the DREAM Program for under-represented pre-medical students. She has two years of scribe experience and speaks basic Cambodian and Spanish. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Amanda likes exploring new restaurants, playing tennis, and hiking.
