Medical Education

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Riverside Methodist

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

  • Portrait of Natalie Castillo, MD (she/her/hers)
    Natalie Castillo, MD (she/her/hers)

    Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

    Xavier University

    Women's Health, increasing healthcare access in underserved communities

    Generalist or possibly fellowship

  • Portrait of Paige Harris, MD (she/her/hers)
    Paige Harris, MD (she/her/hers)

    University of Washington School of Medicine - Montana Campus

    North Dakota State University

    Improving access to healthcare in rural and underserved areas, Women’s Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Surgery

    I hope to be a well-rounded OBGYN generalist and practice the full breadth of what obstetrics and gynecology has to offer! I love the operating room and hope my future career has a strong surgical component. I want to practice within a community I feel connected to and where I can care for women for the majority of their pregnancy and much of their lifetime.

  • Portrait of MacKenzie North, DO (she/her/hers)
    MacKenzie North, DO (she/her/hers)

    Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM)

    Saint Mary's College

    Women's health, preventative medicine, medical education

  • Portrait of Ally Peebles, MD (she/her/hers)
    Ally Peebles, MD (she/her/hers)

    Wright State University

    Wittenberg University

    Infertility, high risk pregnancy, contraception, trauma informed care, medical education

    I am interested in a fellowship in REI, a fellowship in MFM, or becoming a generalist!

  • Portrait of Cassandra Ross, DO (she/her/hers)
    Cassandra Ross, DO (she/her/hers)

    Penn State University

    West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

    Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, contraceptive access and education, and medical education

  • Portrait of Melinda Taylor, DO (she/her/hers)
    Melinda Taylor, DO (she/her/hers)

    University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Youngstown State University

    All things women’s health!

    My goal is to become a generalist with strong involvement in medical education and missions.

Second Year Residents

  • Portrait of Luke Hamm, MD (he/him/his)
    Luke Hamm, MD (he/him/his)

    Marshall University

    Marshall University

    Generalist / Gyn-Onc

    Plan to incorporate international healthcare into my practice.

  • Portrait of Sydney Pence, DO (she/her/hers)
    Sydney Pence, DO (she/her/hers)

    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus

    Ohio University

    Gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, medical education

    Undecided at the moment. Interested in being a generalist versus possible fellowship, maybe Gynecology Oncology.

  • Portrait of Taylor Pierret, MD (she/her/hers)
    Taylor Pierret, MD (she/her/hers)

    Indiana University School of Medicine

    Saint Mary's College

    Women's health, access to healthcare

    Likely Generalist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Portrait of Julie Slyby, MD (she/her/hers)
    Julie Slyby, MD (she/her/hers)

    Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

    Ohio University

    Women’s health, medical education, medical missions, MIGS

    Generalist or fellowship in urogynecology!

  • Portrait of Mallory Vild, MD (she/her/hers)
    Mallory Vild, MD (she/her/hers)

    University of Toledo College of Medicine

    University of Dayton

    Caring for underserved populations, working in medical education, and empowering women to better understand their health.

    Currently planning to be a well- rounded OBGYN generalist! However, I am excited to learn more about all of the subspecialties.

  • Portrait of Kaylyn White, DO (she/her/hers)
    Kaylyn White, DO (she/her/hers)

    Rocky Vista University

    University of Colorado Boulder

    High risk pregnancies, minimally invasive surgery, contraception and abortion access, healthcare inequities

    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

  • Portrait of Brianne Bowers, DO (she/her/hers)
    Brianne Bowers, DO (she/her/hers)

    The University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

    The University of Toledo

    Women's Health, Rural Health and Community Medicine, Medical Education, Preventative Medicine

    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.

  • Portrait of Carlee Clemons, DO (she/her/hers)
    Carlee Clemons, DO (she/her/hers)

    University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Transylvania University

    Generalist, MFM, REI

    After residency, I am unsure if I will practice as a generalist or choose to specialize. I am keeping my options open and seeing where my interests take me!

  • Portrait of Julie Cowan, DO (she/her/hers)
    Julie Cowan, DO (she/her/hers)

    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Athens Campus

    University of Dayton

    Contraceptive Accessibility and Education, Access to Abortion, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, MIGS

    Unknown at this time

  • Portrait of Melissa Gruver, MD (she/her/hers)
    Melissa Gruver, MD (she/her/hers)

    The University of Tennessee

    The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Generalist Ob/Gyn and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

    Currently, I am planning on practicing as a general Ob/Gyn with a strong MIGS component or pursuing a MIGS fellowship.

  • Portrait of Melissa Hernandez, MD (she/her/hers)
    Melissa Hernandez, MD (she/her/hers)

    West Virginia University

    West Virginia University

    Women's health, MFM, preventative medicine, obesity medicine, medical education. I love everything about OB/GYN! It's hard to narrow it down.

    I am currently undecided on pursuing a fellowship or becoming a generalist.

  • Portrait of Madison Odom, MD (she/her/hers)
    Madison Odom, MD (she/her/hers)

    Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reproductive health, general and high risk obstetrics, medical education.

    I currently plan to become a generalist but I am keeping an open mind about considering a fellowship in MFM.

Fourth Year Residents

  • Portrait of Sejal Crouser, MD (she/her/hers)
    Sejal Crouser, MD (she/her/hers)

    The Ohio State University

    The Ohio State University

    Women's Health, Maternal Fetal Medicine

    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.

  • Portrait of Ben Hinkel, MD (he/him/his)
    Ben Hinkel, MD (he/him/his)

    University of Toledo

    Miami University

    General obstetrics and gynecology but considering MFM fellowship

  • Portrait of Megan Mulligan, MD (she/her/hers)
    Megan Mulligan, MD (she/her/hers)

    Wright State University

    John Carroll University

    General OB/GYN

    generalist practice in hybrid community/academic setting

  • Portrait of Mark Parry, MD (he/him/his)
    Mark Parry, MD (he/him/his)

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Foster School of Medicine

    Brigham Young University

    Women's health, medical education

    I am keeping an open mind about becoming a generalist or pursuing a fellowship. I anticipate expanding my love of teaching in some way.

  • Portrait of Rachel Scott, DO (she/her/hers)
    Rachel Scott, DO (she/her/hers)

    A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)

    Saint Louis University

    Health equity and education, rural health and healthcare accessibility, SUD in pregnancy

    Generalist with rural clinic hours or MFM

  • Portrait of Alec Sunyecz, MD (he/him/his)
    Alec Sunyecz, MD (he/him/his)

    West Virginia University

    The Ohio State University

    Women's health

    I am undecided on general Ob/Gyn practice vs fellowship.