Riverside Methodist Hospital OBGYN Residents
We are proud to have this dedicated group of OBGYN residents at Riverside Methodist Hospital, training to become the next generation of leaders in their field of expertise. Please take the time to meet these outstanding residents.
First Year Residents
- Natalie Castillo, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
Xavier University
Medical Interests
Women's Health, increasing healthcare access in underserved communities
Future Plans
Generalist or possibly fellowship
- Paige Harris, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine - Montana Campus
Undergraduate School
North Dakota State University
Medical Interests
Improving access to healthcare in rural and underserved areas, Women’s Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Surgery
- MacKenzie North, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM)
Undergraduate School
Saint Mary's College
Medical Interests
Women's health, preventative medicine, medical education
Future Plans
I'm coming into residency with an open mind, but I most likely will pursue general OB/GYN. I love all aspects of OB/GYN like continuity of care, deliveries, and gynecologic surgeries. I also want to be involved with medical education.
- Ally Peebles, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Wright State University
Undergraduate School
Wittenberg University
Medical Interests
Infertility, high risk pregnancy, contraception, trauma informed care, medical education
Future Plans
I am interested in a fellowship in REI, a fellowship in MFM, or becoming a generalist!
- Cassandra Ross, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Penn State University
Undergraduate School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, contraceptive access and education, and medical education
Future Plans
I plan to become a generalist but am keeping an open mind about pursuing fellowship! I'd like to be involved in medical education as well.
- Melinda Taylor, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate School
Youngstown State University
Medical Interests
All things women’s health!
Future Plans
My goal is to become a generalist with strong involvement in medical education and missions.
Second Year Residents
- Luke Hamm, MD (he/him/his)
Medical School
Marshall University
Undergraduate School
Marshall University
Medical Interests
Generalist / Gyn-Onc
Future Plans
Plan to incorporate international healthcare into my practice.
- Sydney Pence, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus
Undergraduate School
Ohio University
Medical Interests
Gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, medical education
Future Plans
Undecided at the moment. Interested in being a generalist versus possible fellowship, maybe Gynecology Oncology.
- Taylor Pierret, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
Saint Mary's College
Medical Interests
Women's health, access to healthcare
Future Plans
Likely Generalist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Julie Slyby, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
Ohio University
Medical Interests
Women’s health, medical education, medical missions, MIGS
Future Plans
Generalist or fellowship in urogynecology!
- Mallory Vild, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
University of Toledo College of Medicine
Undergraduate School
University of Dayton
Medical Interests
Caring for underserved populations, working in medical education, and empowering women to better understand their health.
Future Plans
Currently planning to be a well- rounded OBGYN generalist! However, I am excited to learn more about all of the subspecialties.
- Kaylyn White, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Rocky Vista University
Undergraduate School
University of Colorado Boulder
Medical Interests
High risk pregnancies, minimally invasive surgery, contraception and abortion access, healthcare inequities
Future Plans
I have so many interests within the field and because of that, I plan on becoming a generalist! I would love to incorporate robotic surgery and family planning into my future practice.
Third Year Residents
- Brianne Bowers, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
The University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate School
The University of Toledo
Medical Interests
Women's Health, Rural Health and Community Medicine, Medical Education, Preventative Medicine
Future Plans
I plan to work as a general OB/GYN providing comprehensive, high-quality care to women, especially those in underserved populations. I also intend to become heavily involved in medical education.
- Carlee Clemons, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate School
Transylvania University
Medical Interests
Generalist, MFM, REI
- Julie Cowan, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Athens Campus
Undergraduate School
University of Dayton
Medical Interests
Contraceptive Accessibility and Education, Access to Abortion, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, MIGS
Future Plans
Unknown at this time
- Melissa Gruver, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
The University of Tennessee
Undergraduate School
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Medical Interests
Generalist Ob/Gyn and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Future Plans
Currently, I am planning on practicing as a general Ob/Gyn with a strong MIGS component or pursuing a MIGS fellowship.
- Melissa Hernandez, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
West Virginia University
Undergraduate School
West Virginia University
Medical Interests
Women's health, MFM, preventative medicine, obesity medicine, medical education. I love everything about OB/GYN! It's hard to narrow it down.
Future Plans
I am currently undecided on pursuing a fellowship or becoming a generalist.
- Madison Odom, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical Interests
Reproductive health, general and high risk obstetrics, medical education.
Future Plans
I currently plan to become a generalist but I am keeping an open mind about considering a fellowship in MFM.
Fourth Year Residents
- Sejal Crouser, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
The Ohio State University
Undergraduate School
The Ohio State University
Medical Interests
Women's Health, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Future Plans
I am undecided on pursuing a fellowship in MFM vs General Ob/Gyn. I hope to work with underserved populations and be involved in maternal and infant mortality research.
- Ben Hinkel, MD (he/him/his)
Medical School
University of Toledo
Undergraduate School
Miami University
Future Plans
General obstetrics and gynecology but considering MFM fellowship
- Megan Mulligan, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical School
Wright State University
Undergraduate School
John Carroll University
Medical Interests
General OB/GYN
Future Plans
generalist practice in hybrid community/academic setting
- Mark Parry, MD (he/him/his)
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Foster School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
Brigham Young University
Medical Interests
Women's health, medical education
- Rachel Scott, DO (she/her/hers)
Medical School
A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
Undergraduate School
Saint Louis University
Medical Interests
Health equity and education, rural health and healthcare accessibility, SUD in pregnancy
Future Plans
Generalist with rural clinic hours or MFM
- Alec Sunyecz, MD (he/him/his)
Medical School
West Virginia University
Undergraduate School
The Ohio State University
Medical Interests
Women's health
Future Plans
I am undecided on general Ob/Gyn practice vs fellowship.