Residents
PGY-4
Rana Alcheikh, M.D.
Rana graduated from Loyola University, Chicago, and originates from Schaumburg Illinois. She enjoys cooking, reading, singing and keeping active in her spare time. Rana chose St. Vincent as she felt it would offer her excellent training and a new family. "I truly feel cared for and welcome constantly. Residency is a challenging time and I couldn't think of a stronger support system than at St. Vincent." Family is very important to Rana and when she is away from her residency family, she enjoys spending time with her parents, her brother Bassil and her sister Nour.
Allie Ceranske, D.O.
Allie (Alexandria) graduated from A.T Still University of Arizona. Originally from Waupaca, Wisconsin, Allie enjoys anything outside, hot yoga, spending time with her family, knitting and traveling. Allie Chose St. Vincent because of the people. "St. Vincent has it all! It provides a community to train and live in. Past residents have gone on to fellowship, academic medicine and private practice so whatever your aspirations are? Training at St. V's can get you there." When Allie is away from residency life, she is spending time with her husband Eric (who is a Dentist) and their beloved Canine (a German Short Hair Pointer) Lou.
Emily Hadley, M.D.
An Indiana University graduate, Emily enjoys reading and thrifting. Emily rotated at St. Vincent as a 3rd year medical student and as a 4th year medical student. "I felt so at home. Everyone was welcoming, approachable and kind. The training and education was excellent and I knew this was a place where I could truly thrive." When Emily is away from residency life, she enjoys spending time with her wife Hannah, son Jude, dog, and cats.
Audrey Martin, D.O.
Audrey graduated from Marian University and is originally from Waterloo, Indiana. Audrey enjoys tennis, needle crafts, cooking and baking. Audrey rotated at St. Vincent as a medical student, enjoyed the experience (and the people/family friendly atmosphere) and knew this was the place for her. "St. Vincent's mission has a spiritual centered and holistic approach to practicing medicine, which has really resonated with my background and values." Audrey is married (to husband Joshua) and has one daughter and two dogs.
Abby Rewoldt, M.D.
A University of Iowa graduate, Abby is originally from Huxley Iowa. She enjoys boating, paddle boarding, painting and HIIT workouts. Because several of her favorite OB docs at her medical school had graduated from Residency at St. Vincent, Abby was interested in learning more about the program. "Ultimately I loved the warm welcoming vibe of all the faculty and residents." When outside of residency, Abby enjoys spending time with her family including her parents and her brother (Ian).
PGY-3
Mary Fran Donovan, D.O.
Mary Fran graduated from Midwestern University in Chicago and hails from Northbrook Illinois. She chose St. Vincent because it "had an academic feel which pushed me to grow more when I rotated here as a med student. It was also very evident how close the residents were with each other and how passionate the attendings were about teaching. I'm thrilled to be at a program with such a strong sense of community and so many faculty members who are invested in my training." When Mary Fran is away from residency life, she enjoys yoga, running, the culinary arts (charcuterie boards!!) and binge watching reality TV (one of her not-so-secret-now favorites is the Bachelor).
Elizabeth Hart, M.D.
Elizabeth ("Paige") graduated from the University of Louisville and her hometown is Princeton, Kentucky. Paige chose St. Vincent because she "wanted a program where I would be trained to be a competent and confident generalist. I also wanted a place that would have great exposure to subspecialties to be well versed in rural settings. Not to mention how wonderful all the staff, nurses and attendings are here-it really feels like home." Paige enjoys traveling (especially to visit her sister Kate! Paige aspires to travel to 30 countries by the time she turns 30), trying local restaurants, hiking and exploring the great outdoors. Paige is also known to be an amateur bourbon connoisseur (and yes she would be happy to elaborate on this).
Danielle Lanzdorf, D.O.
Danielle, a graduate of Des Moines University in Iowa, hails from St. Paul Minnesota. 'With St. Vincent's focus on serving the underserved and high surgical volume, I knew I would learn to be both a compassionate and high skilled surgeon. I also never stop being impressed by the culture of welcoming and community here. It really does feel like I'm with family." Outside of residency, Danielle enjoys board games, hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, John, son Ezran, and her beloved family feline, Ebby.
Jessica Meichtry, M.D,
Jessica ("Jess") is a Brookfield Wisconsin native who graduated from Central Michigan University. Outside of residency, she enjoys sushi, live music, cooking and the Bachelor (#bachelornation!). Jess chose St. Vincent "because of the well rounded, comprehensive training and the ability to connect with patients on a deeper level through the Centering Program. I immediately felt supported by the faculty, residents and staff."
Nicole Walden, D.O.
Nicole ("Niki") graduated from Kansas City University and hails from St. Louis, Missouri. "I rotated at St. Vincent during my 4th year of med school on the High Risk OB Service and fell in love with the program. The faculty and residents are hands on with teaching and involve you in patient care as a medical student. There is a diverse patient population and large patient volume. The High Risk Service in particular is very interesting and a great place to learn as a med student. The culture here is very supportive and everyone is willing to help. I was confident I would not only receive a great education and training but also have fun along the way." Outside of residency, Niki enjoys gardening, hot yoga, Harry Potter and being a proud Dog Mom to Rottweiler/German shepherd mix, Meyer. Niki also enjoys spending time with her fiance, Pedro, who recently joined her in Indianapolis to complete his residency in anesthesia at St. Vincent & IU. He is in his current intern year as a TY resident here at St. Vincent.
PGY-2
Jennifer Choe, M.D.
Jennifer ("Jen") is from Fort Lee, NJ and Seoul, South Korea and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Outside of residency, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Alex, who is a current Internal Medicine resident at IU, spoiling her fur babies (Maggie and Kay), traveling, crocheting and eating yummy things! Jen chose St. Vincent because she knew she would get exceptional training and be challenged in a supportive environment, while working with a great group of residents and faculty!
Taylor Deist, M.D.
Taylor graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and is from Evansville, Indiana. Taylor chose St. Vincent because she loved the resident culture and worked with excellent attendings, particularly MFMs, during her medical school rotation. “It was very evident that the residents care and support each other, have great relationships with attendings, and create an environment where you can learn and thrive." Taylor describes the program as community-based with strong academic ties-the best of both worlds! Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, weightlifting, running, and weekend farmers markets.
Haley Gesse, D.O.
Haley graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana and is originally from Michigan City, Indiana. She chose St. Vincent for residency because of the "family" atmosphere she experienced during her rotation as a medical student. "All of the residents and attendings I met provided a welcoming feeling and I instantly felt at home." Haley also loves how St. Vincent is a smaller program, but she has access to top-notch faculty! She thinks Indianapolis is a great city as well because it has all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel. She is extremely excited to spend her next 4 years at St. Vincent! In her free time, Haley enjoys binge watching shows on Netflix, researching the next tattoo she wants, and playing with her cat named Bovie.
Megan Gray, D.O.
Megan is from Lafayette, Indiana and graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Megan rotated at St. Vincent as a 4th year medical student. "I wanted to go to a residency program that would teach me to be a better physician. During my rotation, I assisted with the care of high acuity patients and was surrounded by so many great supportive physicians. Everyone was very welcoming! I also love Indy (which is absolutely amazing) and being close to family and friends.” Megan enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, concerts, traveling, and spending time with her girlfriend, Arielle, and her cat, Maribelle.
Kathryn Lindstrom, M.D.
Kathryn (“Katie”) is from Harrison Township, MI and graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Katie enjoys cooking, riding her Peloton (biking), amateur bartending, and listening to podcasts. When outside of residency, she spends time with her husband, David, and her new golden retriever puppy, Maya! Katie chose St. Vincent due to the “warmth and openness” of the residents and faculty. “In our ever-evolving careers as OBGYNs, I know the team at St. Vincent advocates for women and their healthcare. I’m thrilled to be part of this journey with my inspiring co-residents and faculty.”
PGY-1
Mary Conte, M.D.
Mary is from Cincinnati, OH and graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Outside of residency, she enjoys exploring with her husband, Ben, baking bread, and cooking! Mary chose St. Vincent because she knew she would get exceptional training in various areas of OB/GYN, and be welcomed into a true team of health professionals with a great group of residents and faculty! “I found that I loved community programs, but wanted a place that had all those perks and had excellent training in GynOnc, MFM, REI, and Urogyn. St.Vincent had it all!”
Anne Lasher, M.D.
Anne graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and is from Paducah, Kentucky. Taylor chose St. Vincent because she felt how deeply the faculty cares about the success and well-being of every resident. “Every resident expressed how supported they feel by all staff, have great relationships with attendings, and create an environment that fosters learning and skill development." Anne is an Orange Theory enthusiast, loves to travel and read in her free time, and enjoys spending time with her family, her cat, and her dog!
Cathryn McBride, D.O.
Cathryn (“Catie”) graduated from Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She chose St. Vincent for residency because of the kind, open, and welcoming nature of the residents. "It was evident to me how deeply the faculty invested in creating meaningful relationships with the residents, helping us become highly competent and compassionate physicians." Catie is excited to be a part of a program full of collaboration, mutual respect, and resident well-being. In her free time, Catie enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and walking with her two dogs Louis and Madison.
Mackenzie Ryan, D.O.
Mackenzie is from Erie, Illinois and graduated from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mackenzie rotated at St. Vincent as a 4th year medical student. "During my rotation, the residents took the time to get to know me on a personal level and I felt the sense of community I was looking for in a program. I knew St. Vincent would be a great fit!” In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys reading, going to concerts, and playing the ukulele.
Courtney Starck, D.O.
Courtney is from Indianapolis, IN and graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Courtney enjoys reading and watching football. When outside of residency, she spends time with her family and friends, and playing with her dog Prater! Courtney chose St. Vincent because she loved the camaraderie amongst the residents and was excited about the high volume of patients seen on a daily basis and staying close to family and friends!