Meet our Residents
Class of 2025
Albert “AJ” Brougham, MD
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Transitional Year Residency: Ascension St. Vincent, Indianapolis, IN
Why Anesthesia: When in medical school, there were a few things I learned about myself. I knew I enjoyed being in the OR, I knew I liked doing procedures, I knew I really enjoyed physiology, and I knew I needed to be in a specialty that provided immediate feedback. When looking at different specialties, Anesthesiology checked off all of those boxes.
Fun Fact: I have one kidney
What I enjoy doing in my free time: Cooking, reading, hiking, playing guitar, lifting weights, and running
David Choe, DO
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
General Surgery Residency: Henry Ford Warren, Warren, MI
Why Anesthesia: I love the critical thinking and real time pharmacology that goes into anesthesia. It’s a mentally stimulating field that allows you to be involved in direct patient care.
Fun Fact: I went to Asia for the first time last year! I went to Korea, Japan, and Thailand.
What I enjoy doing in my free time: I love to sim race and follow Formula 1.
Ernest Dankwah, DO
Medical School: Ohio University, Cleveland OH.
Transitional Year Residency: Conway Medical Center, Conway SC
Why Anesthesia: The constant learning as well as adaptation needed in the field hold tremendous appeal to me. There is the opportunity to participate in intellectually stimulating medical conditions in terms of acuity and variety as well as the avenue the specialty provides to develop and use technical skills that enhance care delivery.
Fun Fact: I collect records
What I enjoy doing in my free time: Music and Nature
Alexander “Alex” J. Takacs, DO
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Transitional Year Residency: Medical School of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospital: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
Why Anesthesia: I love the physiology, procedures and creativity that goes with practicing anesthesiology.
Fun Fact: I collect and sell sports memorabilia
What I enjoy doing in my free time: I like to be physically active. Whether that be going to the gym, golfing, or playing pick-up basketball. I also love seeing live music and traveling.