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Nathan Clyde, DPM
Hometown: Logan, Utah
Undergraduate: Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Podiatry School: Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
While in undergraduate school, he worked as a Medical Assistant at a Foot and Ankle Center, a Certified Nursing Assistant at a Rehabilitation Center and a Research Technician and Life Skills Instructor and volunteered at several community events including foot screenings at Special Olympics and providing podiatric care at homeless shelters in the community.
Nathan has special interests in diabetic wound care, limb salvage, trauma, and reconstructive surgery. He chose to become a doctor because helping people is one of his true passions.
Nathan is married and has two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, and enjoys outdoor activities, such as, camping, mountain biking, trail running with his dog, as well as woodworking and playing music.
Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville: I chose St. Vincent Evansville because the quality of training is truly exceptional and I loved the community at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.Tyler Holubar, DPM
Hometown: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Undergraduate: Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Podiatry School: Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
While in undergraduate school, he worked as a physical therapy aide and a Medical Assistant with a Pain and Spine Specialist and volunteered at several homeless clinics providing podiatric care, with the Special Olympics providing foot screenings, and with Runner’s Den providing services including individualized gait analysis and injury avoidance.
Tyler has special interests in sports medicine, trauma, limb salvage, and arthroscopic procedures. He is looking forward to continuing his surgical training and becoming the best physician that he can be.
Tyler is married and has two children. In his free time, he enjoys golf, any sporting activity, binge watching shows, and playing games with his son and daughter.
Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville: I fell in love with the program and the family-like feel that the residents have with each other at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.Hometown: Cicero, Indiana
Undergraduate: Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Podiatry School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami Shores, Florida
Jordan worked as a Teaching Assistant at Barry University and a Medical Assistant at a Foot and Ankle Clinic. Jordan has volunteered at the annual Broward County Diabetes walk conducting foot exams and awareness of podiatric care and she volunteered at Indiana University Health assisting patients at the front desk and in the NICU. In a letter of recommendation, Jordan's professor stated that “Ms. Hawkins is one of my best students. Always pushing herself to make the best of any academic, clinical, or surgical experience.”
Jordan enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog. She also enjoys weight lifting, caring for her plant collection, reading, and listening to podcasts when not able to be outside enjoying the weather.
Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville: I chose Evansville because it is not only a high-volume program, but also a great environment with a supportive team.
Ryan Johnson, DPM
Hometown: The Woodlands Houston, TexasUndergraduate: Brigham Young University, Rexburg, Idaho
Podiatry School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Ryan worked as a student ambassador, tutor and teaching assistant at both Kent State University and Brigham Young University, and he is an Eagle Scout. He also completed a two-year Malay Speaking Mission teaching and serving the people of Singapore and Malaysia and is fluent in speaking, reading and writing Malay. In a letter of recommendation, Ryan's professor stated that “His empathy for patients sets him apart from his fellow students. He clearly takes pride in his ability to properly identify a patient’s condition regardless of complexity and displays the willingness to understand the rationale behind the diagnosis.”
Ryan has special interests in diabetic wound care, trauma, sports medicine, and orthopedics.
After completing his residency, he would enjoy working in a private practice or a multi-specialty clinic
Ryan is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, loves the outdoors, especially hiking and camping, home repair projects, playing tennis, and ultimate frisbee.
Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville: I chose this program because of the huge volume and diversity of surgical cases. The hands-on experience at this program is incredible, and the attendings, residents, and other staff are amazing to work with.
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Sam Millar, DPM
Hometown: Coarsegold, California
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Podiatry School: Podiatry School: Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM) at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
Sam’s leadership experiences include General Anatomy Tutor, AZCPM Student Ambassador, Residency Liaison and Treasurer of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Club. Sam’s volunteer experiences include serving as a teacher assistant in a Lower Extremity Anatomy lab, recruiting high school aged students into Midwestern University, and providing foot screenings for the homeless and underprivileged at the HOME Homeless Clinic. In a letter of recommendation, Sam's professor stated that “Sam was one of the best students I’ve had the privilege to teach” and another stated that “Sam is one of the most clinically adept students with a solid foundation in the academic material”.
Sam has special interests in orthopedics and sports medicine. He wants his patients to know that he is dedicated to practicing up-to-date medicine and will work hard to give the best treatment.
After completing his residency, he would enjoy working in a small practice or hospital.
Sam is married and has two children, a daughter and a son. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his hobbies include hunting, fishing and running.
Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville: I chose this program because the attendings are very impressive and the variety of cases is appealing. The cases include a great number of diabetic infections, trauma, and elective surgeries.
Collin L. Ray, DPM
Hometown: Eagle, Idaho
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho
Podiatry School: Podiatry School: Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
Collin has served as a leader during his education as a teacher assistant in a Lower Extremity Anatomy lab, as a youth group supervisor, and manager of a landscaping crew who designed and installed lawn sprinkler systems. Collin’s volunteer experiences include foot screenings for Special Olympics athletes as well as for the homeless and underprivileged at Justa Center. In a letter of recommendation, Collin’s professor stated that “Collin is one of the finest students I've had the honor of teaching” and another stated that “Collin is a smart, dedicated, delightful, well rounded outstanding podiatric medical student”.
Collin has special interests in orthopedics and wound care. He wants his patients to know that he will integrate his medical knowledge and the patient's desired outcome to find the best result for the individual patient.
After completing his residency, he plans to own a private practice.
Collin has a beautiful wife and daughter. In his free time, he loves being active and spending time with his family and friends. It is important to him to be part of an active community. Collin also enjoys hunting, fishing and most sports.
Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville: I chose this program because I want to be able to deal with any foot and ankle issue that comes into my office. This program offers a wide variety of cases and has a high volume of cases. I was also impressed by the close relationship of the residents and the mentorship of the attendings.
2021 - 2024
Bryce Kruman, DPM - St. Luke’s University Hospital, Podiatry Fellowship, Bethlehem, PA
Chase Witter, DPM - Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Owensboro, Kentucky
2020 - 2023
Braxton Facer, DPM - Tri-State Orthopaedics, Evansville, Indiana
Joseph H. Wilson, DPM - Deaconess Clinic, Henderson, Kentucky
2019 - 2022
Jared Minson DPM - Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Henderson, Kentucky
Logan Orr, DPM - Indiana Foot & Ankle, Jasper, Indiana
2018 - 2021
Matthew Jenkins, DPM - Northern Montana Foot & Ankle Specialists, Kalispell, Montana
Tyler McAllister, DPM - Sunrise Foot & Ankle, Las Vegas, Nevada
2017 - 2020
Derek Slack, DPM - Starr Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Athens, Tennessee
Christopher Hogue, DPM - Southern Indiana Physicians Foot & Ankle, Bloomington, Indiana
2016-2019
Jordan Gardner, DPM - Southern Indiana Physicians Foot & Ankle, Bloomington, Indiana
Tyler Tidwell, DPM - Deaconess Podiatry & Wound Care Clinic, Evansville, Indiana
2015 - 2018
Alyssa (Fagg) Zacharjasz, DPM - Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa, Iowa
Colby Holmes, DPM - St. Claire Health Care, Moorehead, Kentucky
Past Residents who currently assist with the Podiatric Residency Program
2020-2023 Braxton Facer, DPM - Tri-State Orthopaedics, Evansville, Indiana
2019-2022 Jared Minson DPM - Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Henderson, Kentucky
2016-2019 Tyler Tidwell, DPM - Deaconess Podiatry & Wound Care Clinic, Evansville, Indiana
2013-2016 Tyler Kelly, DPM - Program Director, Tri-State Orthopaedics, Evansville Indiana
2009-2012 Austin Muranaka, DPM - Vincennes Podiatry Associates, LLC, Vincennes, Indiana
2007-2010 Jason Denton, DPM - Deaconess Clinic, Evansville, Indiana
2000-2003 Paul Daines, DPM - Tri-State Orthopaedics, Evansville Indiana
1995-1997 Micheal Nunamaker, DPM - Indiana Foot & Ankle, Jasper, Indiana
1988-1989 Brandt Dodson, DPM - Deaconess Podiatry Clinic, Newburgh, Indiana
1987-1988 Terrence Alvey, DPM - Retired, prior Program Director
1982-1983 Kent Burress, DPM - Burress Podiatry, Evansville, Indiana