Current Residents

The rigors and responsibilities of the program test each resident's knowledge, skills and experience. As a result, they find something within themselves and one another that will serve them throughout their careers. They emerge more than doctors and colleagues; they become strong assets to the field of family medicine.

Third Year Residents

Hannah Carson, MD

Undergraduate: Wright State University, Major: Biological Sciences
MD: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Medical interests: geriatric medicine
Hobbies: Our fur babies keep me and my husband busy - walks with our bernedoodle puppy and cuddles with our cat while watching Disney movies. Outside of the love we have for our pets, we have an extensive collection of board games for regular game nights with friends and family!
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Born and raised in Dayton, I love Ohio! Mt Carmel provides full spectrum family medicine training in multiple settings including St. Ann’s, Nationwide Children’s, and the VA Care Center all while remaining in Ohio.

Clint Handa, DO

Undergraduate: The Ohio State University, Major: Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
DO: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: sports medicine, care for the underserved
Hobbies: sports, skiing, traveling, physical fitness, video games
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because of my previous rotations and my experience on interview day. Throughout 3rd and 4th year, I had a number of rotations with Mount Carmel in various departments and I was always impressed. On my interview day, although it was virtual, I was able to get a great feel for the program, the faculty, and the residents. I knew this was where I wanted to be trained.

Vaidehi Joshi, MD

Undergraduate: Miami University, Major: Psychology
MD: Saint James School of Medicine
Medical interests: integrative medicine, preventative medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy going on hikes. In my spare time, I like to relax by sketching creative art, listening to music, and watching movies.
Why I chose Mount Carmel: From the very first day of speaking with faculty, residents, and staff, I felt welcomed. Having grown up in the Cleveland area, it has long been a passion of mine to serve the community in Ohio. The Columbus region has a diverse population which fosters an environment for holistic learning and patient care.

James Lerakis, MD

Undergraduate: Youngstown State University, Major: Combined Sciences
MD: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Medical interests: primary care, sports medicine, women’s health, care for the underserved
Hobbies: singing/seeing Broadway musicals, Cleveland sports and the Philadelphia Eagles, video games, movies, dogs, wrestling, karate, exploring new restaurants, Disney
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I immediately felt like a part of the family and knew that this would be a nurturing environment to further my medical career. The faculty go above and beyond when it comes to making you feel like an integral part of the team and Columbus is a beautiful city with a lot to offer. Mount Carmel also has many diverse training experiences that will help me develop into a balanced physician with both inpatient and outpatient expertise.

Coral Li, MD

Undergraduate: Youngstown State University, Major: Biology
MD: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Medical interests: primary care, sports medicine, integrative medicine
Hobbies: spending time with family and friends, cooking, exercise, listening to music, coffee
Why I chose Mount Carmel: They offer full-spectrum family medicine with opportunities to focus on areas of interest. Supportive learning environment. Knowledgeable staff, faculty, and residents. Wonderful location.

Abigail Stanec, DO, MSEd

Undergraduate: University of Mississippi, Major: Biology/Chemistry
Graduate: University of Akron, Major: Education
DO: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cleveland)
Medical interests: women’s health, OMM/OMT, medical education
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, playing fetch with my black lab puppy (Eley), going to concerts, playing board games and trivia, biking, and baking
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel for a multitude of reasons. From day one and throughout the interview process, everyone was extraordinarily kind, easy to talk to, and very down to earth. My interview felt like I was catching up with old friends, rather than a formal conversation. Additionally, the program has a strong women’s health influence, which is important to me, is very community medicine driven with opportunity for community outreach, has an expanding osteopathic influence, and the program design allows residents to tailor their education and become well-rounded family physicians.

Second Year Residents

Michaela Casperd, DO

Undergrad: Walsh University – Biology Pre-Medicine and Spanish for Health Care
MD: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Underserved Communities, Population Health, Obesity Management
Hobbies: Camping, baking, crocheting, walking my three doggies!
Why I Chose Mount Carmel: During my interview, one of the current residents described the environment as “pure light”. She said that not only are the buildings beautiful and open, but so are the people. They are open, friendly, and warm and strive to promote health equity to the community that they serve.

Rabia Hadi, DO

Undergraduate: University of Windsor- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
MD: Kansas City University
Medical interests: pediatric medicine, perinatal, postnatal women & pediatric care, Lactation counseling, Women’s health, Office Dermatology Procedures
Hobbies: Henna artist, Painting, sketching, Cooking, Hanging out with family and friends, Netflix, Napping
Why I Chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because since day one, after talking to the faculty and residents, I immediately felt so welcomed and at home. Everyone was so kind, respectful and I knew the nurturing environment at Mount Carmel would best help me excel as a future physician. Moreover, the full spectrum of opportunities offered here will allow me to gear my education to my goals and interests.

Connor A. Hernon, DO

Undergraduate: Xavier University: Major Biology, minor Chemistry
MD: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum outpatient family medicine. I also have interests in higher acuity care and plan to spend my elective time in the ICU and ED.
Hobbies: My hobbies include Brazilian jiu jitsu, shooting sports, weightlifting, and spending time with my wife and German Shepherd Dog.
Why I Chose Mount Carmel: As a Columbus, Ohio native I wanted to serve the community in the capacity of a resident family physician. When I interviewed with Mount Carmel, I immediately felt comfortable talking with all of the faculty and residents. I was also drawn to the program because it is an unopposed residency.

Brittany Kuss, DO

Undergraduate: Otterbein College, Business Administration
DO: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Dublin
Medical interests: Preventive Medicine, Biosocial Medicine, Perinatal Mental Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Community Health, Hospital Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and two children, exploring new restaurants and recipes, being active, reading.
Why I Chose Mount Carmel: I have a strong connection to Westerville as an alumni of Otterbein College. During my medical school rotation at St. Ann’s, I was impressed with the multidisciplinary approach to both patient care and resident training, including on-site pharmacy and behavioralist support. In addition, the strong inpatient training prepares residents to manage varying levels of acuity.

Josh Matzke, MD

Undergraduate: Eureka College: Biology
MD: Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical interests: Care for the underserved, Street Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Geriatrics
Hobbies: Traveling, The Columbus Ale Trail, Fantasy Football, Penn State football, Pittsburgh Steelers, golf, hiking, spending time outdoors.
Why I Chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel for several reasons. Their commitment to providing care to marginalized populations is unparalleled- especially with the opportunity to serve those experiencing homelessness through their Street Medicine program. Additionally, every person I interacted with on my interview was one of the kindest, most genuinely interested people I came across on the entire interview trail. I left that interview day knowing that I had found my next home.

Frank A. Rich, MD

Undergraduate: Miami University - Major: Biology - Minor: Neuroscience
MD: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Medical interests: My special interests within Family Medicine include women’s health and procedural medicine
Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy traveling with my wife and trying new foods from around the world. I have a golden retriever named Jax who we love taking to the park. I enjoy golfing and anything related to being on the water – boating, kneeboarding, and scuba diving. I also like to build computers, game, and watch movies with my wife, dog, and two cats, Zoey and Nelly.
Why I Chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because I had such an amazing interview experience. Everyone was so friendly and genuinely seemed interested in my goals for the future, as well as my interests both inside and outside of medicine. I also grew up in a similar community in Northeast Ohio and wanted to continue to serve the people of the Buckeye State!

Coleton Towles, MD

Undergraduate: Miami University - Major: Biochemistry
MD: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Medical interests: Preventative medicine, sports medicine, outpatient medicine
Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy camping, hiking, and playing with our 2 dogs. I enjoy watching sports as well as playing soccer and disc golf.
Why I Chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because I was looking for a residency program with well-rounded training experiences and supportive residents and faculty. Living in Kentucky, I never had the chance to rotate at St. Ann’s Hospital. However, several of my friends from other medical schools had great experiences on clinical rotations with Mount Carmel. The location was also appealing to me as Westerville is a beautiful town just outside of Columbus.

First Year Residents

Grant Huber, DO

Undergraduate: The Ohio State University, Major: Biology
DO: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Athens
Medical interests: Sports medicine, lifestyle medicine, preventative medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time outside with my wife and our dog Guinness, trying new restaurants, and watching Cleveland/OSU sports whenever I can
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because during the month I spent here as a student, the support and genuine interest of the residents and attendings was unparalleled. They wanted me to succeed no matter what programs I applied to and made me feel comfortable on day 1. I believe this program will put me in the best position to succeed post-residency.

Vaishali Patel, DO

Undergraduate: The Ohio State University, Major: Chemistry
DO: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Dublin
Medical interests: primary care, preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, OMM/OMT
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, traveling, painting, drawing, binge watching TV shows and movies
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Being raised in Westerville, I’ve always had my eye on St. Ann’s. The diverse population, including the large immigrant population, that is served at this hospital attracted me having immigrant parents. I had an extremely positive experience on my interview day. It was a warm and welcoming environment, with everyone being encouraging and supportive. There is a variety of opportunities that will prepare me to be the physician I dream.

Gabrielle Wasilewski, MD

Undergraduate: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Major: Women’s Studies
MD: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical interests: preventative medicine, women's health, minor procedures
Hobbies: spending time with my family and two cats, traveling, trying new restaurants and recipes, swimming, watching sports
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because I had a very positive impression from my interview experience and have felt so welcomed by all the residents, faculty, and staff I have interacted with. The program offers comprehensive training in a variety of clinical settings along with additional opportunities in areas such as global health and community outreach. Finally, the Columbus area is a nice place to live and has a lot to offer.

Shouvik Biswas, MD

Undergraduate: University of Toronto - B.A. Major: Philosophy Minor: Biology and Anthropology
MD: Windsor University School of Medicine
Medical interests: Preventative medicine, Palliative medicine, Neuropalliative medicine, Diet and Nutrition counselling
Hobbies: Photography, hiking, disk golf, listening to music, going on long drives
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Mount Carmel’s medical roots reflect my personal convictions as well as the importance of medical care being made available to all members of our community. Being located in Columbus, the organization fosters the city’s spirit to care for, and assist growth of immigrant populations. I deeply appreciate Mount Carmel’s commitment to respect the multicultural fabric of our urban and suburban communities. Their unopposed training program allows for the development of skills needed to be a strong family physician and being able to provide high quality continuity of care.

Kelvin Stimpert, MD MBA

Undergraduate: Ashland University, BS, Ashland University, MBA
MD: American University of the Caribbean
Medical interests: Full Spectrum Rural Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Hobbies: Agriculture, Corporate Finance, Product Development, Mechanics, Basketball, Traveling, Aerospace
Why I chose Mount Carmel: As most people can relate, no matter where you go in the world, it is the people around you that makes it all worth it. From day one, the faculty and staff felt like I have known them my entire life and showed a genuine interest in helping me reach my career aspirations. With the full weight of the renowned resources of the Mount Carmel network, combined with being spread throughout one of the largest cities in America, the opportunities here were endless.

Joshua Tadevich, MD

Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame- Majors: Science-Business, Economics
MD: Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical interests: Primary and preventive care, sports medicine, community medicine and outreach
Hobbies: I enjoy soccer, running, skiing, Notre Dame football, exploring Columbus, and time with family.
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because this program offers an unparalleled training environment for providing mission-driven and patient-centered care across the full spectrum of family medicine. All of the program’s faculty, staff, and residents are excellent, and their kindness and passion for both the field and their community are truly special. I left the interview day feeling confident that Mount Carmel would provide exceptional training and the support necessary to help me to best serve the community as a family physician.

Andrew Caillet, DO

Undergraduate: Ohio University- Major Biology
MD: OU-HCOM
Medical interests: Full spectrum primary care, wound care, lifestyle medicine, medical education
Hobbies: Videogames, boardgames, bass, cooking, and my sassy calico cat Mystery.
Why I chose Mount Carmel: When I interviewed with Mt. Carmel, I felt welcomed from day one. The Faculty and Residents were all incredibly kind and the environment was very supportive, the kind I prefer to learn in. Being in an unopposed program was important to me as well, as I plan to practice full spectrum primary care. There's also a big focus on community outreach with the programs like street medicine and a very strong mission to serve the poor. Columbus is also a great city to be in and it's only a short drive to see my family.