Residents

PGY - 3

Stefano Castagnola, M.D.

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA 
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University, MD
Why Saint Vincent? Great obstetrics training and they have a guitar center.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care

Brendan Dempsey, M.D.
Co-Chief Resident

Hometown: Potomac, MD
Medical School: Dartmouth School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Rochester, NY
Why Saint Vincent? Close-knit group of residents and faculty
Plans after Residency: Sports Medicine Fellowship (TBD)

Christopher Eby, M.D.

Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Medical School: University of Texas Long School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Texas at San Antonio, TX
Why Saint Vincent? The program is unopposed and I was looking for a change in scenery.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care (Spokane, WA)

Jason Latsky, M.D.
Co-Chief Resident

Hometown: Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Why Saint Vincent? Supportive, unopposed program, with the ability to practice full spectrum family medicine. A diverse patient population. The program listens to residents. Residents are fun and encouraging. 
Plans after Residency: LGBTQ Medicine

Vincent Ngo, M.D.

Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Univeristy of Ottawa, Canada
Why Saint Vincent? The people - everyone at the program gets along well, supportive, banter between residents.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care (Detroit, MI)

Michelle Xu, M.D.

Hometown: New York City, NY
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Undergraduate: CUNY City College, NY
Why Saint Vincent? Strong OB experience throughout all 3 years due to unopposed FM curriculum, Elk Valley rural clinic track, strong support system and camaraderie amongst residents.
Plans after Residency: Advanced Obstetrics Fellowship at Swedish First Hill (Seattle, WA)

PGY - 2

Kyle Bertea, M.D.

Hometown: Solon, OH
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Undergraduate: Kent State University, OH
Why Saint Vincent? I was looking for a small unopposed program with a lot of diverse opportunities for learning.
Plans after Residency: Incarceration Medicine

Krista Burridge, M.D.

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Dayton, OH
Why Saint Vincent? Great broad spectrum training that is generally unopposed with phenomenal faculty and residents.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care

Casey Gernovich, D.O.

Hometown: Corry, PA
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Liberty University, VA
Why Saint Vincent? The staff and faculty treat people with immense respect. They are an unopposed program, with family medicine residents permitted to manage a wide variety of pathology. The program is willing to work with its residents in attaining diverse career goals. They have a strong hospitalist and OB curriculum, with opportunities to advance in the primary care setting as well. It's an honor to be a part of such a commendable program.
Plans after Residency: Primary Care and Hospitalist Medicine

Julia Rodi, M.D.

Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Medical School:  University of Rochester School of Medicine
Undergraduate:  Amherst College, MA
Why Saint Vincent? Excellent training in multiple fields given the unopposed nature of the program. Supportive faculty and residents!
Plans after Residency: Obstetrics fellowship or a family planning fellowship

Matthew Steiner, M.D.

Hometown: Dalton, OH
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Undergraduate: University of Akron, OH
Why Saint Vincent? The faculty and staff are exceptionally supportive of allowing me to tailor my education toward my future practice; the unopposed nature of the program grants an incredible opportunity to learn and grow.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care and Rural EM

Estelle Vincent, M.D.

Hometown: Irvine, CA
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of California, CA
Why Saint Vincent? The program is genuinely very supportive.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care 

PGY - 1

Francesca Bellantino, M.D.

Hometown: Welland, Ontario, Canada
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Why Saint Vincent? When I interviewed, I felt welcomed in a way that was unparalleled to any other program I had experienced. I knew that I would be appreciated, supported and encouraged not only by other residents but also the faculty.
Plans after Residency: To become an empathetic, well-rounded, competent physician who is capable of caring for every patient.

Shruti Dighe, M.D.

Hometown: Mumbai, India
Medical School: Krishna Institute, Karad, India
Undergraduate: V.G. Vaze College of Science, Mumbai, India
Why Saint Vincent? The beautiful sights and warm loving people make this feel like a home away from home. Well rounded training, approachable and willing to teach faculty, staff, and seniors.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care catering to patients of different socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, Palliative Medicine interest

Sandra Herrera, D.O.

Hometown: San Cristobal, Venezuela
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate:  Florida International University
Why Saint Vincent? The amazing culture filled with residents who uplift you and provide support, incredible staff who invest in residents and students to make them better, where I call home. 
Plans after Residency: Hospitalist Medicine

Craig Johnston, D.O.

Hometown: Erie, PA
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Gannon University
Why Saint Vincent? I am originally from Erie and wanted to return to the area. I had a great experience with residents and faculty during my rotation here.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care

Abbey Lindholm, D.O.

Hometown: Milliken, CO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Grand Canyon University - Pheonix, AZ
Why Saint Vincent? Saint Vincent was my core site for my 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations as a medical student. The residents were so kind and inclusive, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy their lives. I truly feel like the staff and residents make this program unique and a great place to get comprehensive family medicine training.
Plans after Residency: Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Air Force Family Physician, and eventually go back home to Colorado to work in Outpatient Primary Care.

Reid Strobl, M.D.

Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: West Virginia University
Why Saint Vincent? Small, unopposed program in an underserved area that has both a rural and urban vibe to it. Very diverse patient population in a hospital that is run by a larger healthcare company and is continuously being updated.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care, Sports Medicine interest