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CLASS OF 2024


Chelsea Bowman, MD

Hometown: Edmond, OK

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 

Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma 

Interests: True crime, Sci-Fi, reading, cooking

Fun Fact: I have two dogs and two cats

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Hanging out with my co-residents and exploring the city


Christian Brewer, MD 

Hometown: Allen, TX

Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center 

Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma 

Interests: Video games, fantasy novels, hard rock music, trying new foods, trivia nights, rock climbing

Fun Fact: I am taller than the average black bear

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Trying out local restaurants, bars, and breweries


Joseph Carter, DO

Hometown: Fairfax, VA

Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate: Colorado State University

Interests: Golf, time with family & friends, cooking, home brewing

Fun Fact: I'm the most competitive board game player

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Gathering Place with my family or playing golf


Nathan Finch, MD

Hometown: Lindsborg, KS

Medical School: University of Kansas

Undergraduate: McPherson College

Interests: EMS, fly fishing, storm chasing, baseball, hobby farming, making homemade pizza

Fun Fact: I grew up 2,545 feet from one of the first nuclear reactors. I may or may not glow in the dark...

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Riverside trails, Tulsa Drillers baseball


Alec Friesen, MD 

Hometown: Lake Quivira, Kansas

Medical School: University of Kansas Medical School

Undergraduate: University of Kansas

Interests: Food, golf, KU basketball, wake boarding, working out.

Fun Fact: I have never had a brain freeze. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Hanging with my two dogs and my co-residents.


Derek Martinez, DO 

Hometown: Maple Valley, Washington

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences  

Undergraduate: Saint Martin's University 

Interests: Soccer, 90’s grunge music, Liverpool FC, small dogs

Fun Fact: I got stung by a scorpion once. I did not get pancreatitis! 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: FC Tulsa games and playing indoor soccer at Soccercity.


Joshua Miller, DO 

Hometown: Rolla, Missouri

Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Undergraduate: Missouri University of Science & Technology 

Interests: Custom metal fabrication, working on cars/trucks/Jeeps, off-roading/rock crawling, anything outdoors.

Fun Fact: I have been white water rafting in Costa Rica. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Trying local restaurants and hanging out with my co-residents. 


Patrick Sharp, DO

Hometown: Bixby, Oklahoma 

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Undergraduate: Southeastern Oklahoma State University 

Interest: Hunting, Fishing, and other outdoor activities with family and friends. 

Fun Fact: I tried bull riding in high school.

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Seeing movies or having dinner with my wife and family. 


Daniel White, MD

Hometown: Katy, TX

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch 

Undergraduate: Baylor University 

Interest: Hiking, camping, cooking, hunting, gardening, fermenting

Fun Fact: I'm pretty good at whistling 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Turkey Mountain 

CLASS OF 2025


Ashwin Adivi, DO, MS 

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate: Trinity University 

Interests: Watching the San Antonio Spurs (and getting upset when they lose), SCUBA diving, breakfast tacos, running (slowly), cycling, reading 

Fun Fact: I was once a Sandwich Artist (official title!) at Subway and continue to foster those creative talents. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Exploring coffee shops and enjoying the arts district


Frank Aughe-Flores, DO, MA 

Hometown: Salmon, ID

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Undergraduate: Lewis-Clark State College

Interests: My family, hunting, fishing, Jeep restoration 

Fun Fact: I spent 10 years as an ER nurse before going to medical school. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: The Gathering Place is a great place for families and children. Looking for new place to eat and drink with my wife. 


Breanna Carlson, DO

Hometown: Mannford, OK

Medical School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences 

Undergraduate: University of Tulsa

Interests: Cycling, reading, guitar jamming with my husband

Fun Fact: I rode my bike 950 miles along the northern route of the Trail of Tears.

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Hitting up local coffee shops and reading for hours


Austin Gaby, MD

Hometown: Logansport, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Undergraduate: Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 

Interests: Spending time with my wife and two daughters, riding motorcycles, playing video games, and fixing things. 

Fun Fact: I performed in an amateur circus one summer. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: During my time so far, the Gathering Place has been an awesome spot to explore. 


Arne Gratias, DO 

Hometown: Tacoma, WA

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate: University of Washington

Interests: Basketball, music, board games, biking, and traveling.

Fun Fact: I grew up living in a summer camp. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Concerts at Cain's Ballroom and the Gathering Place.


Alicia Meador, MD

Hometown: Aztec, NM

Medical School: University of New Mexico 

Undergraduate: University of New Mexico 

Interests: Reading, anything outdoors, medical education.

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Danielle Miller, MD 

Hometown: Hot Springs, SD

Medical School: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine

Undergraduate: University of Colorado - Denver 

Interests: Spending time with family and friends, playing piano, getting outside, and petting dogs. 

Fun Fact: I grew up on a cattle ranch, and have assisted on more bovine than human c-sections so far. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: The Oklahoma aquarium 


Rachel Synar, MD

Hometown: Oologah-Talala, OK

Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine

Undergraduate: University of Central Oklahoma 

Interest: Concerts, cooking, reading, my dogs, spending time with my family at the ranch. 

Fun Fact: I am a huge Harry Potter fan. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Going to Cain's Ballroom, trying new restaurants, playing sand volleyball at Pearl Beach.


Ryan Winchell, MD

Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA 

Medical School: University of Washington

Undergraduate: University of Wyoming  

Interest: Smoking meats, cold beers, fast cars 

Fun Fact: I like chicken wings. 

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Checking out the breweries and restaurants in Tulsa. 

CLASS OF 2026


Ethan Allison, MD 

Hometown: Bixby, OK 

Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine

Undergraduate: American Military University

Interests: Trauma, wilderness and tactical medicine, resuscitation

Fun Fact: I once snowboarded down a mountain and snorkeled in the ocean on the same day

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Spending time with my wife and kids, hanging out with my co-residents, DIY projects, and anything outdoors


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Daniel Joslin, DO 

Hometown: Owasso, OK 

Medical School: Kansas City University

Undergraduate: Oklahoma State University

Interests: Pickleball, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Travel, Pickup Soccer & Basketball

Fun Fact: I can solve the crackle barrel triangle puzzle (experts say this is harder than a Rubix cube)

Favorite Tulsa Activity: My favorite Tulsa activity is going to Turkey Mountain 


Nicholas Morse, MD 

Hometown: Thayer, KS

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Undergraduate: Washburn University 

Interest: Hunting, fishing, camping, water skiing 

Fun Fact: I have jumped out of a perfectly good airplane   

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Exploring the city with my wife and son 


Caleb Niehues, DO 

Hometown: Holton, KS

Med School: A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine  

College: Kansas State University  

Interests: Weightlifting, Golf, and going on walks with my dog and wife

Fun Fact: When I was 12 years old my mom told me I would be bald when I grew up... she was right

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Trying out as many restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries as possible 


Brent Spurling, DO 

Hometown: Tulsa, OK 

Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate: University of Arkansas

Interests: I enjoy hiking and mountaineering, working out, hunting, and hanging out with my large dogs. I enjoy trying new places to eat around Tulsa and Jenks.

Fun Fact: I have been bungie jumping in New Zealand

Favorite Tulsa Activity: I enjoy hiking and mountain biking at Turkey Mountain and cycling on Riverside Trails.


Nicholas Stearns, DO 

Hometown: Pahrump, NV

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate: Eastern Washington University

Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Golf, Wood working

Fun Fact: I was NCAA Division I Pole Vaulter

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Exploring the area and seeing what Tulsa has to offer. So far the gathering place is my favorite.


Nathan Wilks, DO 

Hometown: Chehalis, WA

Medical School: PNWU

Undergraduate: Western Washington University

Interests: Mountaineering, weightlifting, spending time with my wife and family

Fun Fact: I’ve climbed Mt. Rainier three times.

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Exploring the local food spots, Driller's baseball, Tulsa FC soccer. 


Tiga Wright, DO 

Hometown: McKinney, Texas

Medical School: Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate: Oklahoma State University

Interests: Anything outdoors, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys and OSU Cowboys, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with my 2 dogs, friends, and family

Fun Fact: I was born in Malaysia and know a total of 3 words in the native language

Favorite Tulsa Activity: Trying new restaurants and taking my dogs to Turkey Mountain