Aaron Alvardo, MD
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
"I chose this program because of the early operative exposure, structured didactics, and the friendly work environment." -- Nasser Alamiri, M.D., Graduate - Class of 2019
“I chose this program because the residents were all really happy. Of all the programs I interviewed with, I felt the most comfortable with OU Surgery. They made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.” - Rupa Patel, M.D., Graduate - Class of 2017
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Aaron Alvardo, MD
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Vivian Nguyen, MD
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Lacie Whinery, MD
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Joseph Buckles, MD
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Jessica Heard, MD
Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine
Mitchell McCain, MD
Medical School: University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine
Kelly Stone, MD
Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jordan Williams, MD
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Shivani Ananthasekar, MD
Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Melissa Daniel, MD
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
Malynn Ilanga, MD
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Maryam Khalil, MD
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Stephanie Garcia, MD
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Stephen Phillippe, MD
Medical School: OU-TU School of Community Medicine
Logan Scott-Kirchen, MD
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Hsin-Ping Wang, MD
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Timothy Hardaway, MD
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Undergraduate: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Family Life: Married to the love of my life with one dog and one cat. (i.e. two kids)
Hobbies: Hiking, indoor rowing, eating at new restaurants, and finding new music.
Favorite things about Tulsa: Concerts and music venues, Arkansas River, Cherry Street, and (I haven’t been but can’t wait to explore) The Gathering Place.
Why I chose this program: This is the closest residency and centrally located to extended family, and I really felt at home with the current residents during my interviews.
Matthew Kemmerle, MD
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Family Life: I have 10 brothers and sisters, mostly in California, but my wife and I come from Brooklyn.
Hobbies: Anything athletic, especially sports; guitar; reading Spanish, French and English literature.
Favorite things about Tulsa: The size/cost of my apartment and the friendliness of the people.
Why I chose this program: I was very impressed with the leadership, abundant experience provided to the interns, and emphasis on didactics.
Madison Landers, DO
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Family Life: Fiancé Corey and our three dogs; Cash, Nelly, and Penny.
Hobbies: Hiking, cooking, and gardening.
Favorite things about Tulsa: The variety of things to do like The Gathering Place, art museums, and local restaurants.
Why I chose this program: The supportive faculty and staff.
Brianna Taylor, MD
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo
Undergraduate: Sam Houston State University
Family Life: I live with my boyfriend, my cat – Rambo, and my pitbull – Koda.
Hobbies: Trying to keep houseplants alive, DIY projects, and baking.
Favorite things about Tulsa: My first home, the wide-open skies, the local coffee shops, and The Outsiders Museum! I also love that it is not humid here like in my hometown of Cut n Shoot, Texas.
Why I chose this program: I loved the chill vibe of the residents during the social and interview. Tulsa has a great cost of living and friendly people. Perhaps, most importantly…no call.
Ryu Tran, MD
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of California – Irvine
Family Life: I am the youngest of six and a proud parent to a Siberian Husky.
Hobbies: Powerlifting, flipping/parkour, sleeping, and being a foodie.
Favorite things about Tulsa: BBQ
Why I chose this program: I chose this program because of the energy I felt during my interview day. They had the most wholesome vibes of any program I had seen.
Jourdan Waddell, DO
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: East Central University
Family Life: My family still resides in Southern Oklahoma where we grew up.
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife, kids, and dog. Anything that requires turning a wrench or using tools. Cooking.
Favorite things about Tulsa: There’s always a good place to eat here. Driving to get there is easy because the streets make sense. If I’m tired of city life, it takes only minutes to be in the country.
Why I chose this program: Early operative experience and exposure, the personal investment to my future, and training to take care of Oklahomans.