Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
Meet Our Residents

PGY-3


Bryce Kruman, DPM

Hometown:  Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Undergraduate:  Brigham Young University, Utah

Podiatry School:  Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona. 

During his college years, Bryce worked as a Public Health Research assistant and an Emergency Department scribe and he learned to speak two Chinese dialects, Mandarin and Cantonese.  Bryce has special interests in limb salvage, sports medicine, trauma and arthroscopic surgical techniques.  After completing his residency, he would enjoy working in a multi-specialty practice or hospital setting where he can collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide the most complete healthcare for his patients.  Outside the hospital, Bryce enjoys camping with family and friends, cheering on the Atlanta Braves, road-biking, swimming, and studying American history and economics.  Bryce is married and has two sons.  

Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville:  

I chose this program because it offers high-volume hands-on surgical experience for a variety of cases, from basic elective cases to trauma to reconstructive surgery. We have excellent clinical experience as well working with podiatrists who work in hospitals, wound clinics, orthopedic groups, and private practice. The autonomy of the program allows for me to learn and make my residency experience what I want.




Chase Witter, DPM

Hometown:
  Logandale, Nevada

Undergraduate:  Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

Podiatry School:  Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Kent, Ohio

While in undergraduate school, he worked full time as a nurse's assistant. In his free time, he enjoyed volunteering at long term living facilities and talking to the residents at these facilities.  During graduate school, he worked as a tutor in anatomy lab, with a specific focus on lower extremity anatomy.  Chase has special interests in limb salvage, sports medicine, trauma, arthroscopic surgical techniques and minimally invasive surgery.  After completing his residency, he plans to work in a rural setting to help close the gap of health disparities which small communities face. Outside the hospital, Chase enjoys hiking, playing frisbee golf, running, and participating in triathlons.  He has a beautiful wife and 2 daughters.

 Why I chose St. Vincent Evansville:  I chose St. Vincent Evansville because of the high volume of just about everything you can do; wound care, trauma, sports medicine. Our program has it all.


PGY-2

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.

PGY-1

Jordan Hawkins, DPM

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 has special interests in wound care, limb salvage, and trauma. 
After completing her residency,  she would love to be in a multi-physician private practice or hospital setting providing care to rural areas.

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, Texas

Undergraduate:  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. 


Past Residents

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


Contact Us

For more information about Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Podiatric Residency Program, please email us directly below. 

Geralynn.smalling@ascension.org