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PGY1 Residents

PGY1 Residents

Jacob Cody, DO

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Undergraduate: University of Denver
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Lifestyle medicine, procedures, broad-spectrum family medicine, OMT
Hometown: Pueblo, CO
Hobbies: Weightlifting, video games, hiking and watching Colorado sports

Why Spartanburg Regional? When I grow up, I want to be the small town family doctor that does it all! I wanted a residency that prepared its physicians to practice in any setting, and Spartanburg Regional has a reputation for just that. The residents spoke highly of both the rigor of the program and the support everyone has for each other. It was an easy choice!

Whitney Cody, DO

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Undergraduate: Coastal Carolina University
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Lifestyle medicine, OMT, procedures, ultrasound, medical missions
Hometown: Altavista, VA
Hobbies: Hanging out with my husband and our dog, volleyball, working out, reading

Why Spartanburg Regional? Spartanburg checked every box on our list! My husband and I wanted a program that is familiar with having a couple in the residency class, has a lifestyle medicine curriculum, continued OMT training, lots of procedures, strong inpatient and outpatient training, and continually produces great physicians. We met several faculty and students at the SC AHEC Family Medicine Interest Day in 2023, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We loved our interview day and in-person second look and had no doubt this was the place we belonged!

Erin Collins, DO

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Undergraduate: Clemson University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
Professional Interests: Behavioral Health & Women's Health 
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Hobbies: Improv comedy, reading anything by Brené Brown or Richard Rohr, hiking, backpacking, fly fishing

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose this residency program because of the amazing physicians it produces. I feel as though the quality of the folks who graduate from this program speaks for itself. It is a welcoming community and feels like home. I also chose this program because I feel as though their interest is in training me to become the best unique physician I can. They encourage me to serve the population I am meant to serve.

Cleumy Gama, DO

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Undergraduate: University of Central Florida
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Preventative Care, Procedures, OMT, and Broad-Spectrum Family Medicine
Hometowns: Orlando, FL & João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil 
Hobbies: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, amateur woodworking, target shooting, reading and spending time with my family and our dog

Why Spartanburg Regional? The SRHS Family Medicine program had everything I was looking for: an excellent reputation, amazing people, a supportive environment, an unopposed program, osteopathic recognition, and much more. I could go on and on, but I was very impressed by all that the program had to offer and how amazing everyone was. The faculty were kind, supportive, and encouraging. The residents I interacted with were competent and confident. I had one of the best interview experiences, and after meeting everyone in person during the second look, I couldn't stop thinking about the program. I knew this would be the place where I would receive the best training.

Brianna Griswold, MD, MPH

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Undergraduate: Tulane University
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Women's health, pediatrics, procedures, medical education
Hometown: Waukee, IA
Hobbies: Playing with my dog, Dominick; trying new happy hours and restaurants in the city; going flying with my husband, who is a private pilot

Why Spartanburg Regional? SRHS is a true full-spectrum program with strong OB, pediatrics, inpatient and outpatient procedures, as well as rural and urban training. It was obvious the residents worked hard in a very comforting and collaborative environment, which was exactly what I wanted out of a residency. The Greenville area also provides lots of outdoor space, great restaurants, and things to do making it the perfect combination of work and play.

Lauren Harkins, MD

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Undergraduate: Young Harris College
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Obstetrics, Women's Health, Sports Medicine, Academic Medicine
Hometown: Winder, GA
Hobbies: Olympic weightlifting; exploring breweries with my husband, Tayler; anything to do with my dogs, Cujo and Maverick; traveling; UGA football; anything that gets me outside

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional for several reasons. Firstly, throughout the interview process, I was struck by the genuineness and enthusiasm of everyone I met. There was an undeniable sense of camaraderie and support that resonated with me instantly, making me feel like I belonged from the start. Moreover, I was particularly drawn to the program's robust obstetric experience. As someone passionate about women's health, the opportunity to receive comprehensive training in obstetrics is invaluable to me. Additionally, while Spartanburg holds its own charm, it’s also conveniently located near other cities like Greenville, Asheville, Columbia, and Charlotte.

Michael Jackson, DO

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Undergraduate: The Master's University​​​​​​​
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Direct primary care, lifestyle medicine, OMT​​​​​​​
Hometown: Houston, TX
Hobbies: Running, brewing speciality coffee, serving in my church, cheering on Tottenham Hotspur F.C., and spending as much time as possible with my wife and son

Why Spartanburg Regional? My wife and I were eager to settle in the Upstate area, wanting to be close to family in Greenville. When we discovered Spartanburg Regional, it just clicked. Initially, it was the outstanding training in OMM and lifestyle medicine that caught my attention. But during my second-look, I was welcomed by a warm, familial atmosphere from the faculty, staff, and residents confirming that this was the perfect choice for us.

Alexandra Mitchell, MD

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Undergraduate: University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering​​​​​​​
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Professional Interests: Women's health, including outpatient gynecological procedures and obstetrics
Hometown: Maysville, KY
Hobbies: Reading, tending to my house plants, yoga/pilates, skiing, and spending quality time with my husband and our dogs

Why Spartanburg Regional? SRHS has the resources of a large academic center in a community based hospital system. With its high-volume inpatient and OB experiences, I knew SRHS is where I needed to be to receive excellent training for my desired career path. I am looking forward to getting to know the area and caring for the people in Spartanburg, SC!

Salvatore Schaper, DO

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Undergraduate: Hartwick College​​​​​​​
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie Campus​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Osteopathic Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Hospital Medicine
Hometown: Tomkins Cove, NY
Hobbies: Weight Lifting and anything outdoors, such as fishing, hiking, golfing, kayaking and grilling

Why Spartanburg Regional? Excellent balance between inpatient and outpatient training opportunities, along with a well-established Osteopathic Recognized Family Medicine program.

Chloe Schock, DO

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Undergraduate: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), Breastfeeding Medicine, Diabetes Management, and Preventive Care
Hometown: Benton, TN
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors with my husband and our puppies, Bible study, thrift shopping, reading, trying new coffee shops, tea houses and restaurants

Why Spartanburg Regional? After my interview with SRHS, I immediately called my husband and told him "I think I found our people." Everyone was kind and genuinely excited to share about the program. I love the emphasis on osteopathic education and the ability to care for such a unique community. Transitioning from medical student to resident is undoubtedly a little daunting, but knowing that the support I'm going to need is in place for the ample learning opportunities provides so much peace.

Alexander Seegrist

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Undergraduate: Dixie State University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University - Southern Utah
Professional Interests: Functional Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: West Jordan, UT
Hobbies: Family time, outdoor recreation and home projects

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg as my place of residency because it struck a deep chord of familiarity with me. My wife and I sought a space that felt like a second home, and Spartanburg met that need perfectly. The welcoming nature of the faculty, staff, and residents, evident during the interview and application process, truly made a difference. Furthermore, my desire to mentor osteopathic medical students, continuing the work I began with my predoctoral fellowship in OMM at Rocky Vista University, found a match here. I am eager to enrich my family medicine training with aspects of lifestyle medicine and to collaborate with osteopathic physicians and students. My family is equally thrilled about the prospect of living in a region teeming with verdant landscapes and exploring beaches unlike those on the west coast. We are all looking forward to discovering everything South Carolina has to offer.

Jennifer Yang, DO

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Undergraduate: Oklahoma State University
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Wound Care​​​​​​​
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies and TV shows, and playing volleyball. My favorite thing to do is sit on a beach.

Why Spartanburg Regional? I felt that this program would be able to give me the well rounded training that I was looking for. I really felt welcomed during my interview and meet and greet sessions, and that I could really feel at home here.

PGY2 Residents

PGY2 Residents

Brian Ayotte, DO

Brian Ayotte, DO

Undergraduate: Merrimack College
Medical School: Des Moines University
Professional Interests: Sports medicine, obesity medicine, lipidology
Hometown: Salem, NH
Hobbies: Building computers, mechanical keyboards, videogames, weightlifting, and bread baking

Why Spartanburg Regional? SRHS ticked all the boxes I was looking for in a family medicine residency program. The opportunities are numerous and the people are incredibly welcoming. The overall good vibes I received during the interview trail from SRHS were unparalleled and I knew I found my people.

Lillie Campbell, DO

Lillie Campbell, DO

Undergraduate: University of North Carolina - Wilmington
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Women’s health, obstetrics, lactation, preventative care
Hometown: Goldsboro, NC
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and daughter, taking our labs to the park, and watching the Today show

Why Spartanburg Regional? I wanted to stay in the Carolinas and love the area! I am also very excited about the women’s health and obstetrics training residents are provided. Spartanburg Regional was by far my favorite residency interview because of how welcoming and encouraging the staff and attendings are.

Tiffany Fanter, DO

Tiffany Fanter, DO

Undergraduate: Westminster College
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Obstetrics & Women’s Health, Preventative Medicine, Outpatient Medicine, SDOH
Hometown: Wingina, VA
Hobbies: Beekeeping, bamboo gardening, tattooing/body art, make-up, knitting, baking/cooking, art

Why Spartanburg Regional? The number one reason I chose SRHS Family Medicine Residency as my top choice is because of the overwhelming amount of support and love I felt from the attendings, faculty, staff, and residents. My interview and my in-person second-look visit left me with a feeling of overwhelming happiness. and I knew that moment that I found my “family,” and I knew I would be well-supported during my residency training. I already felt I was a part of the SRHS family and could not be happier with the supportive learning environment. The program also provides high-volume inpatient and OB experiences and fills my passion for women’s health and obstetrics. I knew SRHS would provide me with the education I needed to be supported and challenged to become a well-rounded, exceptional full-spectrum family medicine physician. I cannot wait to see what the future holds!

Chandler Kaufmann, DO

Chandler Kauffman, DO

Undergraduate: State University of New York College at Oneonta
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Sports Medicine, Dermatology, OMT, Procedures
Hometown: Manorville, NY
Hobbies: Knife throwing, hiking, cooking, wellness

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional because I was looking for an essentially unopposed residency experience that allows me to pursue my interests within medicine. I was also looking for a program that had a mixture of rural and suburban training that fully prepared me for inpatient and outpatient practice. For me, it was critical to see that the faculty held similar interests to me. When I interviewed and went on my second look, I felt like I was home. The faculty welcomed me with open arms and were genuinely excited to show me what made Spartanburg the right program for me. Also important was the fact that my family is close by, there’s plenty of hiking, and an added bonus of a Chipotle on my commute home from work!

Taylor Martinez, DO

Taylor Martinez, DO

Undergraduate: Florida International University
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Women’s health, behavioral health, education, advocacy
Hometown: Miami, FL
Hobbies: Puzzles, reading, thrift shopping, gardening, farmers markets, and cooking

Why Spartanburg Regional? Spartanburg Regional originally caught my attention at the AAFP conference in July 2022. I met Dr. Bouknight and the chief residents and they were so caring, kind, informative, and truly made me feel like I already belonged. I then completed an audition rotation a few months later and felt like the faculty and residents treated me like part of the team and I found myself growing as a person and medical professional in just 4 short weeks. I found that Spartanburg Regional truly encompassed everything I wanted in a residency program: full spectrum family medicine program, plenty of opportunities to learn and practice women’s health, the prominent role it plays in serving its community, and the dedication to teaching its residents to be competent, caring, and educated. 

Merritt McGowan, MD

Merritt McGowan, MD

Undergraduate: The University of Georgia
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Obstetrics & Women’s Health, Ultrasound, Academic Medicine, and Rural/Underserved Populations
Hometown: Camilla, GA
Hobbies: Mentoring students through my website/social media pages, frequenting Mexican restaurants with my husband, and playing with Wink, my special needs cat

Why Spartanburg Regional? Honestly, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System checked all my boxes and made the decision so easy for me. I was first drawn to the program for its reputation of providing extensive Obstetrics & Women’s Health training to equip residents for the opportunity to pursue a surgical OB fellowship. From there, the emphasis on providing full-spectrum, holistic care as family medicine physicians, the camaraderie among both fellow residents and faculty, the opportunity to work with medical students, and the unopposed feel of the program won me over. I am so excited to be joining this residency team!

Mackenzie Morris, DO

Mackenzie Morris, DO

Undergraduate: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill​​​​​​​
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Women’s Health, Urgent/Acute Care, Behavioral Health​​​​​​​
Hometown: Newburgh, NY
Hobbies: Creative writing, travel/exploring, board games/puzzles, gardening, music festivals/concerts

Why Spartanburg Regional? The Upstate became our home over the last four years while in school at VCOM. My wife and I want to continue to grow our roots in the area and stay close to family in Charlotte. The people at SRHS seemed genuinely happy, and the staff was warm and inviting from the moment the interview process started. I am excited about the various tracks and opportunities as well as the flexibility the program provides to explore my interests in medicine. 

McKay Morrow, DO

McKay Morrow, DO

Undergraduate: Utah State University​​​​​​​
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - South Georgia​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Broad-Spectrum Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, OMT​​​​​​​
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Hobbies: Sports, the Atlanta Braves, audiobooks, hunting, gardening, boating, and spending time with my amazing wife and 4 children

Why Spartanburg Regional? I did an audition rotation at Spartanburg Regional and really enjoyed it. It was a great environment for learning and residents and attending were easy to get along with. In my opinion, it seemed like a good mesh of rural and urban and community hospital and academic center. I felt the curriculum was well-rounded and I liked that it had osteopathic recognition, great training, and I could live in the beautiful Upstate South Carolina!

Samantha Rikabi, DO

Undergraduate: University of South Carolina - Columbia​​​​​​​
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Women’s Health & Obstetrics
Hometown: Newberry, SC

Brittney Shultz, DO

Brittney Shultz, DO

Undergraduate: East Tennessee State University​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Rural Primary Care, Mental Health, Procedures​​​​​​​
Hometown: Crossville, TN
Hobbies: Houseplants, Gardening, Painting, Scrapbooking, Hiking

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional for the combination of rigorous training with a family atmosphere. I was looking for a family-friendly program where residents are supported and encouraged, and a program with few other residency specialties. I felt that the Spartanburg program has all of this and more!

David Unland, DO

David Unland, DO

Undergraduate: East Tennessee State University​​​​​​​
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: OMM, Medical Missions, Hospice & Palliative Care, Rural Medicine
Hometown: Mt. Juliet, TN​​​​​​​
Hobbies: Nashville Predators Hockey, Owner/Handler for Dog Showing, Cooking, International Travel

Why Spartanburg Regional? Having worked with SRHS for my clinical years of medical education, I felt the program possessed the heart of a true servant-leader. Of course, the rural clinic is outstanding, the faculty are warm-hearted, and the career opportunities are truly endless with this program, however, I see the desire to uplift those we serve. That is the culture I want to be a part of. 

Alexa Zak, DO

Alexa Zak, DO

Undergraduate: St. Bonaventure University​​​​​​​
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Lifestyle Medicine, Pediatrics, Outpatient Medicine, Procedures​​​​​​​
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Hobbies: HIIT Workouts, Jumping Fitness, Ballet, Spending time with friends & family

Why Spartanburg Regional? Spartanburg Regional just felt right! During my interview and open house tour, I was welcomed with open arms and hugs from residents and faculty. I felt part of the family already and knew how supportive my environment would be during residency. I love that Spartanburg’s Family Medicine Residency is relatively unopposed in a community-based setting. As a result, I will have ample opportunity to learn and grow in all scopes of family medicine, especially pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, osteopathic medicine, and procedures. I truly feel I can become a well-rounded family physician at Spartanburg Regional!

PGY3 Residents

PGY3 Residents

Gabriela Avalos, MD

Gabriela Avalos, MD

Undergraduate: Florida State University
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Women’s Health, obstetrics, pediatrics, underserved care, and academic medicine
Hometown: Weston, FL
Hobbies: Farmer’s markets, festivals, local restaurants, cooking, video games and audiobooks

Why Spartanburg Regional? Spartanburg Regional met everything that I was looking for in a program: high-volume inpatient and OB experiences in a community hospital, full spectrum family medicine clinic, and a diverse patient population to give back to the community. My decision to rank them as my #1 was confirmed after my interview day when I felt like I had found “my people”. I knew the supportive and welcoming environment combined with their excellence in training would help me become the best version of me I could be. I cannot wait to see what the future with SRHS holds!

Thomas Balint, DO

Thomas Balint, DO

Undergraduate: Bob Jones University
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Chronic Pain, Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Hobbies: Reading, playing games and Nature walks with my wife

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional for several reasons. The first reason was the family atmosphere at the program. I was fortunate to be able to come here for an audition rotation, and I loved every minute of it. I felt appreciated, listened to, and was heavily involved in patient care even as a 4th year medical student. The second reason I chose this program was because of the osteopathic recognition. On my rotation I was able to perform OMT on several patients and saw residents helping each other with OMT on a regular basis. The program walks and talks osteopathic medicine, and I know I will have a great learning experience here. The final reason I chose Spartanburg was location. My wife and I are from Greenville, SC. It was important for us to be close to family as we being to grow our own family in the future.

Jennifer Brown, MD

Jennifer Brown, MD

Undergraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Obstetrics & Women’s Health, underserved populations, advocacy, preventative medicine and OMT
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, taking my doodle to the park, going to the beach, road trips, trying new restaurants, music, dancing, gym, mentoring and community service/volunteer work

Why Spartanburg Regional? Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System provides broad Family Medicine training in a supportive learning environment, but also gives me the ability to pursue my professional interests such as in Obstetrics through the OB track, providing care for the underserved, OMT certification, and patient advocacy. I knew I wanted to train at an unopposed community program that provides a positive and individualized learning experience and SRHS does just that! While I was meeting and getting to know the residents and administrative staff on interview day, it was an extra bonus that showed me I would be working with some very fun and friendly people. It’s clear that SRHS is deeply invested in my success as a Family Physician, and I am so grateful to be training here!

Elizabeth Davis, MD

Elizabeth Davis, MD

Undergraduate: Winthrop University
Medical School: University of South Carolina-Columbia
Professional Interests: Obstetrics, Women’s Health and Outpatient Medicine
Hometown: Travelers Rest, SC
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, playing with my dogs, game nights with family and friends, and trying new coffee shops with my husband

Why Spartanburg Regional? I knew in medical school that I loved Women’s Health within Family Medicine and wanted to go to a program that both allowed me to nourish that passion and made me feel at home at their program. SRHS was well-above any other program in the amount of exposure to deliveries and I felt so connected and cared for in every interaction I had with faculty. The icing on the cake was that I grew up in the Upstate and would be able to be back around my family for residency by being here at SRHS. With every conversation I had with faculty, I felt more and more at peace with my decision to continue my medical training here at a place where I knew I could learn in a safe environment around faculty and residents that would challenge me daily to be a better physician.

Monica Eshak, DO

Monica Eshak, DO

Undergraduate: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
Professional Interests: Preventative Medicine
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, playing table tennis, and anything to do with music

Why Spartanburg Regional? After doing my clinical rotations at SRHS, I knew it was the place for me. SRHS provides numerous opportunities for excellent training! I was truly able to see how excited both the residents and faculty would get as concepts were mastered. Everyone treats each other as family and that was exactly what I was looking for.

Laura Hillard, DO

Laura Hillard, DO

Undergraduate: Clemson University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Lifestyle Medicine, Women’s Health, Behavioral Health and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Hometown: Anderson, SC
Hobbies: Gardening, CrossFit, playing board games, traveling and hiking with my husband and our dog

Why Spartanburg Regional? The SRHS Family Medicine Residency Program was everything I was looking for and more! I wanted a residency where I would feel supported and part of a family. I also wanted an osteopathically recognized residency that had a focus on lifestyle medicine and behavioral health. I know that I will be supported, encouraged, and challenged to become a well-rounded, exceptional, full-spectrum family medicine physician.

Alyssa Johnson, MD

Alyssa Johnson, MD

Undergraduate: Clemson University
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia
Professional Interests: Women’s Health and Obstetrics
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Hobbies: Crafting, playing with my dog, and spending time with family

Why Spartanburg Regional? I have always had a strong interest in Women’s Health, but I also enjoy the breadth of experience that Family Medicine has to offer. This program allows me to explore my specific interests within Family Medicine while also getting a well-rounded experience. I knew once I got to speak with the Program Director and other residents. I would have a family in this program. I felt as if I had already known everyone for years, and I knew it would be exactly the type of work environment I needed in a residency program.

Bryan Lotici, DO

Bryan Lotici, DO

Undergraduate: University of South Florida
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Preventative Care, Women’s Health and Dermatology
Hometowns: Safety Harbor, FL & Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Hobbies: Experiencing different cultures through travel, language acquisition, hiking, biking, camping, bonfires and comics

Why Spartanburg Regional? I came across Spartanburg while doing a road trip during undergrad and thought of how nice it would be to live in a smaller city that is near the mountains and larger towns. I spent a month on an away rotation with Spartanburg Regional and wish I had not done so elsewhere. The faculty, residents and the staff are passionate and easy-going people, you can visibly see how much they value the residents and medical students’ education. Second- and third-year residents are more than equipped to go on and explore the many routes a family medicine physician can embark on, and the program made me feel like family. It was an easy choice.

Anna Morgan, DO

Anna Morgan, DO

Undergraduate: Emory and Henry College
Medical School: Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
Professional Interests: Women’s Health and Sports Medicine
Hometown: Raleigh, NC​​​​​​​
Hobbies: Play basketball, hiking with my husband and recently crocheting blankets

Why Spartanburg Regional? Spartanburg Regional felt like home! My husband and I both were fortunate enough to do a clinical rotation here during medical school. We learned so much, in a great environment, among residents and faculty who truly seemed to care for one another. No other program could compare, and we are thrilled to be here!

Micah Morgan, DO

Micah Morgan, DO

Undergraduate: High Point University​​​​​​​
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Rural Primary Care, Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine​​​​​​​
Hometown: Merritt Island, FL
Hobbies: Trail running, Hiking, Camping and Cooking

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional because of the wonderful educational and learning environment provided by the Family Medicine Residency Program. I was able to do clinical rotations at SRHS during medical school and was completely blown away by both the attendings and the residents. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, and helpful. I knew that Spartanburg Regional would prepare me to be the best physician possible.

Christina Peterson, DO

Christina Peterson, DO

Undergraduate: Western Carolina University​​​​​​​
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Professional Interests: Family Medicine​​​​​​​
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, reading, going to the movies, travel and gardening

Why Spartanburg Regional? During medical school, Spartanburg Regional was my core site for rotations, and I absolutely loved every minute of my family medicine rotations here. While working with the family medicine residents and faculty, I saw multiple examples of the physician I hope to become. I am very excited to bow be a part of the wonderful Family Medicine Residency Program and can’t wait to learn everything this program has to offer.

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