Resident Bios

PGY-5

ROBERT DORENBUSCH, DO

Robert was born in Indianapolis, IN, but grew up in Columbus, IN. He is the middle of three brothers. He attended the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate education where he obtained a B.A. in English. Following graduation, he attended graduate school at the Indiana University School of Medicine where he obtained an M.S. in Physiology. For medical school, he attended Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine and was a part of their fourth inaugural class. Outside of work, Robert enjoys reading, biking, cooking, and playing sports like basketball and rec league softball. He is an avid sports fan of Notre Dame football, the Indiana Pacers, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Indianapolis Colts.

GAVIN MCGRATH, DO

Gavin was born in Lansing, Michigan but raised in Warsaw, Indiana. He attended Bethel University for undergrad where he played tennis and majored in Cell and Molecular Biology. He went to Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine for his medical degree. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching any sports, hiking and outdoor activities, boating, reading, and spending time with family. 
 

PGY-4

SOFIA CABELLO BERMUDEZ, MD

Sofia is from Puerto Rico. She received her Doctorate in Medicine and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico. She enjoys hiking, traveling, working out, and spending time with her dog Santiago. 

IAN FRINK, DO

Ian grew up in Greensburg, IN. He received both his Biology, B.S. and Neuroscience B.S. from Indiana University. After graduation he worked for a year and then enrolled into the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at Marian University College of Osteopathic medicine. Shortly thereafter, he was accepted into their Doctor of Osteopathy program. Ian is proud to be serving as a captain in the United States Army Reserve. His interests outside of work are woodworking, grilling, running, and playing guitar.

KATRINA THEDE, MD

Katrina was born in Madison, WI and grew up in Columbus, OH. She attended Case Western Reserve University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Music, her primary instrument being the violin. She then attended medical school at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH where she earned her medical degree and a Master of Business Administration. Following medical school she trained at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, MA in general surgery for one year before joining the surgery program at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. In her spare time Katrina enjoys traveling, camping, hiking, and all water sports. In addition she is an amateur nail artist and can be found showing off new designs almost daily.

PGY-3

KIRSTEN CONCHA-MOORE, MD

Kirsten was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and split her life between Taos Pueblo, NM and Point Reyes Station, CA. She attended the University of California - Santa Cruz and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. She attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson for her medical degree. She completed 3 years of integrated vascular surgery training at the University of Washington before making the decision to transition to general surgery. She is a member of the Association of American Indian Physicians and is passionate about health equity, particularly for underserved and rural communities. In her free time, Kirsten enjoys hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, yoga, and cooking.

MICHAEL GREEN, MD

Mike was raised in Attica, IN and West Lebanon, IN. He went to Wabash College for his undergraduate education where he earned a degree in Biology. After graduation he attended Indiana University School of Medicine where he was a member of the Rural Medical Education Program in Terre Haute. Outside of work, Mike enjoys cooking, stand-up comedy, boating, archery, and weightlifting. He is a devoted Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Braves fan.

MICHAEL NEWMAN, DO

Michael grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended University of Michigan where he earned an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience. He spent time as a pharmacy technician and earned a paramedic license before moving to Indianapolis to attend medical school at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, grilling, hiking, snowboarding, and watching college football/basketball.

DIEGO TAPIA, MD

Diego was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, a beautiful city in the middle of the world surrounded by Mountains and Volcanos. He went to Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador School of Medicine. Diego enjoys playing the drums and guitar, hiking and playing videogames.

PGY-2

SEON WOO KIM, MD

Seon Woo was born and raised in South Korea. He went to Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar for his medical degree. During his free time, he enjoys watching movies, playing guitar, and biking. He is also an avid traveler and likes all kinds of spicy food.

VICTORIA NICKERSON, MD

Victoria was born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, and attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland for her medical degree. During her free time, she likes to spend time outside hiking, snowshoeing, and ice skating. 

KATHERINE POWELL, DO

Katherine was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN.  She attended Purdue University where she got her undergraduate and graduate degrees in biomedical engineering.  She completed her medical education at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  During her free time, Katherine enjoys hanging out with her dogs, playing sports, lifting weights, reading, attending concerts, and completing DIY projects. 

PGY-1

ARMANDO DEL VALLE, MD


Armando was born and raised in Miami, FL, and attended Florida State University where he completed undergraduate degrees in finance and real estate. He worked in his graduated fields prior to completing his medical school prerequisite coursework at Florida International University before attending Saint Louis University School of Medicine for his medical degree. During his free time, he enjoys spending time outside with his wife and two children. He also enjoys staying physically active with running and weight lifting, inline skating, and playing golf.

AYOMIDE GBADAMOSI, MD


Ayomide was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria before moving to the United Kingdom with his family in his early teens. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Pharmacy at the University College London. Then attended the University of Birmingham for his Medical degree. He is an avid Chelsea soccer fan and enjoys classic movies and weightlifting in his spare time.

AYHAM ODEH, MD

Ayham was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. He attended the University of Jordan for his medical degree, then finished a one-year medical internship at King Hussein Medical Center. Afterwards, he completed a research fellowship in the Thoracic and Cardiovascular department at Loyola University Chicago. Ayham enjoys listening and reading about music, playing football (soccer), lifting weights, swimming, cooking, and reading. He loves FC Barcelona and ice cream the most.

Alumni

Beau Aldridge, MD - General Surgeon in Pensacola, FL
Gabriel Apolonio Arevalo, MD - Advanced GI, Flex Endo & Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Cory Banaschak, DO - General Surgeon at Southern Indiana Surgery in Columbus, IN
Jessica Belchos, MD - Trauma and Critical Care Fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine. Currently faculty for our program. 
Rocio Carolina Fuentes Canales, MD - Hand Surgery Fellowship with the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery and the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky
Thomas Etter, MD - General Surgeon at Goshen Health Hospital, Goshen, IN
Gerirose Gooding, MD - General surgeon at Hendrick Regional Hospital, Danville, IN
Alex Hamilton, DO - Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, IUSM, Indianapolis, IN
Katie Harris, MD - Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, and Burn Fellowship at The Ohio State University. Currently faculty for our program. 
Argenis Herrera, MD - Thoracic Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh
Philip Karuman, MD, PhD - General Surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel
Ibraheem Kayali, MD - Trauma and Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Louisville
Bianca Kenyon, MD - Vascular Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Bo-Kyu Kim, MD - General Surgeon at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, OH
Amelie Lueders, MD - Minimally Invasive Fellowship, Methodist Hospital, Richardson, TX
Victor Macial, MD - Minimally Invasive Fellowship/Advanced GI Surgery in Miami, FL
Wilmer Mata, MD - Minimally Invasive Fellowship/Advanced GI Surgery in Miami, FL
Brandon Millick, MD - General Surgery at Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital, Seymour, IN
Jamie Murphy, MD - Breast Fellowship at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Baongoc Nasri, MD - HPB Research Fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Gabie Ong, MD - Colorectal Surgery Fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr. Dominic Papandria - Pediatric Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Gregory J. Roberts, MD - Trauma/Critical Care Fellowship at UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX. Currently faculty for our program. 
Carly Thoma-Perry, DO - Riverview, Noblesville, IN
Jonathan Weyerbacher, MD - Plastic Surgery Fellowship, UC Davis, Sacramento, CA
Jordan Wilkerson, MD - Advanced Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at Swedish Medical Center (Seattle, WA), followed by Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine
Kody Wyant, DO - Cardiothoracic Fellowship at Loyola University, Chicago, IL