Residents

PGY-4

Kathleen Cronin, MD

Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medical & Career Interests: General OB-GYN, legislative advocacy
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, cooking and exploring my new city

Megha Patel, MD

Hometown: Canton, MI
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Advocacy and legislation, community outreach, LGBTQ medicine, family planning
Hobbies: Dancing, cooking, painting, exploring new places and trying new food

Desmond Stallworth, MD

Hometown: Detroit, MI
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Fertility, gynecologic surgery
Hobbies: Foodie, wellness, fitness

Roberto Tapia, MD

Hometown: Mayfield, KY (born in Bay City, TX)
Medical School: Rush University Medical College
Medical & Career Interests: Healthcare disparities and inequities, transgender sexual healthcare
Hobbies: I enjoy spin class, brunch (pre-COVID). I also like walks in the lakefront and watching reality TV.

Jacob Thomas, MD

Hometown: Madison, CT
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Either MFM or generalist
Hobbies: Rock climbing, cycling, and movies

Rebecca Williamson, DO, MPH

Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Public health, women’s health, family planning
Hobbies: Reading, eating, re-listening to Hamilton for the 100th time, exploring Chicago

PGY-3

Madison Fletcher, MD

Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Medical School: University of New Mexico
Medical & Career Interests: Family planning, women's advocacy, general obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: Gardening, camping, being outdoors, weightlifting, exploring the Chicago food scene

Ayesha Hasan, DO

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Obstetrics, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, medical education
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, traveling and weightlifting

Chelsey Petrich, MD

Hometown: Elk River, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus
Medical & Career Interests: General OB-GYN, adolescent gynecology, advocacy and legislation, community outreach
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, being active, being outdoors — especially by the lake, exploring Chicago

Kalli Plummer, DO

Hometown: Bay Area, California
Medical School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General OB-GYN, community outreach
Hobbies: Baking (I even baked my own wedding cake!), hiking and traveling

Logan Steffke, MD

Hometown: Beal City, MI
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: Family game nights, sushi, playing with my 6-year-old golden retriever and I love dark chocolate

John Taffin, MD

Hometown: Boise, ID
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology, education and advocacy for underserved
Hobbies: Surfing, spending time with my family, watching soccer and football, and cooking

PGY-2

Natalie Clark, DO

Natalie Clark, DO

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: Walking my dog, Scarlett, running, watching reality TV shows, eating dip, and trying new recipes
Lisa Gustafson, MD

Lisa Gustafson, MD

Hometown: Rochester, MI
Medical School: Western Michigan Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: Ballroom dancing, gardening (I have more than 80 plants!), running, trying all the breakfast restaurants of Chicago
Ciara Patera, DO

Ciara Patera, DO

Hometown: Missoula, MT
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology, rural medicine, family planning
Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, getting outside and finding Chicago's best happy hours, and taking my perfect puppy, Koda, to the dog beach
Stephanie Schreiber, DO

Stephanie Schreiber, DO

Hometown: Clarendon Hills, IL
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Possibly maternal fetal medicine
Hobbies: Dogs, cheese and wine nights, re-watching Grey’s Anatomy, Peloton, cooking big family dinners
Karlie Snead, MD

Karlie Snead, MD

Hometown: Eagle, ID
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology, maternal fetal medicine
Hobbies: Getting outside as much as possible, live music, weight lifting, and spending time with friends with any free time
Madli Vahtra, DO

Madli Vahtra, DO

Hometown: Wilmette, IL
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: Running along the lakefront, fostering pups, and trying new restaurants

PGY-1

Lita Araysi, MD

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: USA Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine; Mobile, AL
Medical & Career Interests: Generalist, reproductive rights
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, stand-up comedy, thrifting, hanging with my cat, Leo, being outdoors, learning choruses to random songs on the piano

Alexandra Dereix, MD, MPH

Hometown: Centerville, OH
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, reproductive health advocacy, health disparities research
Hobbies: Cooking new recipes, road trips, biking to the lakeshore

Marysa Herrera, DO

Hometown: Broken Arrow, OK
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Generalist, providing high-quality medical care to rural areas, women’s advocacy
Hobbies: Long-distance running, cycling, hiking, camping, exploring with my dog (Jax)

Taylor Petesch, MD

Hometown: Aurora, IL
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, global women's health
Hobbies: Theater, travel, swing dance, Chicago summers

Viviana Raphtis, DO

Hometown: Grosse Pointe, MI
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: Generalist, minimally invasive, gynecologic surgery, adolescent gynecologic care
Hobbies: Travel and photography

Lauren Thomas, DO

Hometown: Clinton, NC
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics & gynecology
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, exploring Chicago, spending time outside, iced coffee

Abbey Zacharski, MD

Hometown: Sterling, IL
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine - Rockford
Medical & Career Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology, community outreach and public health, advocacy
Hobbies: Hiking, running, being outdoors, reading, catching up with the latest episode of The Great British Bake-Off