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CURRENT RESIDENTS

Get to know our residents who come from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.

Two female PMLGH Residents

Kanza T. Bajwa, DO

Resident

The College of New Jersey, BS
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, DO

I was born and grew up in Galloway, New Jersey. At the age of 12, I moved with my family to Sialkot, Pakistan where we lived for two years. When my family returned to New Jersey we settled in Hamilton, which is where I call home. For my undergraduate degree, I attended The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and studied biology, with minors in chemistry and psychology. After undergrad, I spent a year conducting research in the development of CAR T cells at the Smilow Center for Translational Research in Philadelphia. My passion to study medicine only grew during my time studying at TCNJ and doing research at Smilow. I had always been fascinated by preventive health care, which I was able to explore when I attended medical school at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine.

During my time at Rowan, I was involved in campus leadership and enjoyed being active in several student clubs. I especially enjoyed working with my classmates and peers as a peer tutor and teaching assistant. At Rowan I explored my interest in primary care and in women’s health and completed additional community service and scholarly work to fulfill an Area of Distinction (AOD) in Women’s Health. I am now very excited to continue my training and pursue my specific interests in women’s health and reproductive health at the Family Medicine Residency Program at LGH! Outside of medicine, I love trying new local cafes and restaurants, reading, learning new recipes, riding rollercoasters and other rides at amusement parks.

Kelsey A. Bentz, DO

Resident

Elizabethtown College, BS
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO

I was born and raised in Camp Hill, PA. Following high school, I slowly made my way across the state to Elizabethtown for my undergraduate degree, and then Philadelphia for medical school.

During medical school I was particularly drawn to family medicine because of the diversity in patient population and broad scope of practice allotted through the field. I have specific interests in obstetrics, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine.

Outside of medicine I enjoy spending time in the outdoors either hiking or running, taking art classes, and spending time with friends and family.

Jillian J. Dawson, MD

Resident

Georgia State University, BS
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, MD

I was born in Long Island, New York and moved to Winder, Georgia when I was 9 years old. I quickly adapted to my new environment and grew to love Georgia and everything it has to offer.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Georgia State University in Atlanta. I then moved to Augusta to complete medical school at Medical College of Georgia. My last two years there were spent in South Georgia, where I was able to experience rural medicine in various forms. I discovered my passion for serving underserved populations and decided my training will be best utilized within those communities.

I am grateful to have met some incredible mentors in the family medicine department who helped me solidify my love for community medicine, full-spectrum primary care, and lifestyle medicine.

I am thrilled to now be working and learning within the Lancaster, PA community. In my free time, you can find me dancing with my hula hoop, jamming to Electronic Dance Music, gardening, exploring new hobbies, and, most importantly, spending time with my friends and family.

Richard Easterling, MD

Resident

University of Mississippi, BS
University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MD

I was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, and our family moved up to Madison, Mississippi when I was in first grade and where my parents still live, and where I met my wife when we were in high school. I graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in biology, and then matriculated into the University of Mississippi Medical Center for med school where I graduated in 2023.

During my time in med school, I was able to serve in various roles in the health-care advocacy space. I served on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, and sat on their advocacy committee. This experience gave me the confidence to take part in national advocacy with the AAFP’s Commission on Federal and State Policy, and eventually serve on their board of directors during the 2022-2023 year. I also served as delegate to the AMA-MSS during my M2 year through graduation, also serving as the co-chair on the Committee on Legislation and Advocacy.

Needless to say, I love organized medicine and I feel that family physicians are those best suited to amplify the needs of our patients to the state and national level to bring them the attention they deserve. I also love the continuity of care we have as family physicians, and being a part of an entire family’s care is one of my favorite aspects of family medicine. You can take care of grandma in clinic and go deliver her great-grandbaby in the hospital in the evening, and then watch that child grow up as you take over their care as well.

My interests in medicine lie in health equity, diabetes care, and health justice. Outside of medicine, I’m an avid baker, I love playing video games, and spending any time I can with my wife. I’m extremely excited to make Pennsylvania my home, and to serve the community of Lancaster!

Kaitlin A.C. Ford, MD

Resident

James Madison University, BS
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, MD

I grew up in Richmond, VA as the middle child of five siblings and was inspired to study medicine by my mother who is a nurse. After graduating high school, I headed to the Blue Ridge Mountains for college at James Madison University where I majored in biology with minors in Spanish and mathematics. I also studied in Spain for a semester and have been working hard on my Spanish language skills ever since to best communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. I then returned to Richmond for medical school and fell in love with obstetrics and full spectrum primary care.

My motivation in medicine is building strong relationships with patients and I discovered I could get to know my patients best as a primary care doctor. I am excited for the broad range of training opportunities at Lancaster General and can’t wait to bring those skills into my future practice. Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking, baking, and spending time in the great outdoors with my husband, Hunter, and our dog, Daisy. We look forward to trying new foods and exploring hikes in the Lancaster area!

Mackenzie A. Hintze, MD

Resident

SUNY College at Geneseo, BA
Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University, MD

I grew up in Orange County, NY with my parents, younger brother, and several lovely pets. My childhood was consumed with choir and band. Upon graduating high school, I entered college at SUNY Geneseo. In college I studied biology and minored in human development, where my love for medicine flourished. I also participated in an acapella group and the Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity.

I entered medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY the summer after graduating college. While there, I was in charge of a student-led medical advocacy group and helped to pioneer involvement in community health. I also volunteered to sing in the hospital choir with the spiritual care department. Ultimately, I decided to pursue family medicine due to my passion for continuity of care, community medicine, and establishing long-lasting patient relationships.

Lancaster’s family medicine residency attracted me for its exceptional faculty and training, the opportunity to have patient panels in both an urban and rural setting, extensive OB/GYN training, and the ability to perform many in-office procedures. I aspire to practice full-spectrum family medicine with emphasis on integrative medicine, advocacy and community work, and family planning--all of which I am excited to experience at LGH. Though I’ve been a New Yorker my entire life up until now, I am thrilled to call Lancaster, Pennsylvania my new home!

Kimberly Jayne, MD

Resident

Trevecca Nazarene University, BS
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, MD

I was born and raised in a rural community in southern middle Tennessee. I attended college in Nashville, TN, to complete my undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry. Pennsylvania was a well-known state to me since my parents lived here prior to my birth, and I spent many fun vacations in northeast Pennsylvania visiting my grandparents. With those fond memories in mind, I excitedly moved to Hershey for my medical school training. During medical school, south central PA quickly began to feel like home, and I am so glad to be staying for residency.

My rural roots have inspired my career interests in full-spectrum family medicine and the care of rural and medically underserved populations. My interests outside of medicine include spending time with family, hiking, baking, reading (all book genres welcome), paper crafting, and planning travel to all 50 states.

Logan Lawson, DO, MPH

Resident

Williams College, BA
Thomas Jefferson University, MPH
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO

I was born and raised in Hartford, CT. The elders in my family moved to the city during the Great Migration. So, while I’ve spent the majority of my life in New England, I have roots in the Carolinas, and spent many of my early years with my grandmother who was a self-proclaimed “Gullah-Geeche girl.” The narratives of my family tie me to my love for nature, food, history, and medicine.

Growing up, I lived in the city of Hartford but attended parochial school in a nearby suburb. Straddling two different worlds only minutes a part, I constantly wondered about the origins of inequities in health and education. After school, I would do homework in my local hospital, where my mom worked as a program coordinator for allied health programs. I can still feel the excitement I had when I turned 14 years old, because my age meant I was eligible to volunteer in roles serving patients at the hospital. My love for community medicine developed from this early exposure.

I left Hartford to attend Williams College, located in a small rural town in the Berkshires, in Williamstown, MA. I studied chemistry, Africana studies, and public health, and found friends who have become my sisters. While at Williams, I truly was able to develop my love for nature through agriculture, hiking, and sustainability initiatives. When I traveled to Lancaster for the first time, I was reminded of my love for Williamstown.

As a first-generation college graduate, there were many times when I thought I would never achieve my dreams of becoming a physician. My confidence was restored through a summer program at Yale. My experiences in the program inspired me to create a community for underrepresented students in STEM fields at Williams. Nine years later, the club still exists! After completing my undergraduate degree, my passion for education led me to serve as a high school science teacher through Teach for America in Hartford, before I traveled to Philadelphia to pursue my medical degree.

For the last five years, I have loved living in Pennsylvania. During my third year of medical school, the city of Lancaster became a safe space for me. At that point in my medical education, I made the decision to pursue a graduate degree in public health to participate in research that addresses the questions I had early on about community education and health. On the interview trail I knew I had already fallen in love with Lancaster as a city, but when I found people at LGH who were doing work that aligns with my long-term goals, it became my dream program. My personal and professional interests drew me to Lancaster, and I’m so thrilled to make this place my home while training as a family medicine physician.

Laura Levidy, MD

Resident

New York University, BA
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, MD

I was born and raised in Monmouth County, NJ, in an Italian-American household with three other siblings. I always loved science, and I discovered my interest in medicine while volunteering on my local first aid squad in high school. I went to NYU for undergrad, where I studied chemistry and public health. After college, I moved to the other side of the Hudson River to attend Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ.

I have always enjoyed getting to know my community through service activities. Through community service roles such as a teen health educator, COVID-19 contact tracer, and patient health advocate, I learned about the barriers people face to accessing care. I was drawn to family medicine for its focus on community health and long-lasting patient-physician relationships. I am so excited and honored to be someone’s family doctor! My specific interests in medicine include community medicine, medical education, addiction, HIV primary care, and women’s health.

I spend most of my free time with my husband and family, who love to cook, eat, and sing karaoke together. I also like to collect vinyl and fix up vintage clothes, and I enjoy checking out the many thrift shops and food markets in Lancaster County!

Jessica E. Miller, MD

Resident

University of New Hampshire, BS
University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD

I was born in Columbia, Maryland, but I spent most of my childhood living in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. My father worked in Lancaster during my childhood, so my family spent a lot of time in Lancaster city. I decided I wanted to explore a new part of the country, so I chose to attend the University of New Hampshire. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire Honor’s College with a degree in neuroscience and behavior in 2019. While attending UNH, I also worked as a caregiver in an assisted living and memory care facility, where I grew passionate about the care of the geriatric population.

I matriculated into the University of Maryland School of Medicine directly after my graduation from the University of New Hampshire in 2019. I loved working and learning from the diverse population in Baltimore city and became involved in an organization called Thread which supported at risk youth in the city. Through my medical school, I explored my interest in women’s health as an executive board member for our women’s health organization and my passion for health equity as a founder and member of the White Coats for Black Lives chapter at our university. I was inducted into our university’s chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society and served as co-president for the 2022-2023 academic year.

My passion for family medicine started during my third year of medical school when I worked with a family physician in the greater Baltimore area who had been practicing for over 40 years. I fell in love with the full spectrum of care provided by family physicians and was excited to be able to care for patients from all ages, all gender-identities, and all different backgrounds. I love forming longitudinal relationships with patients and am excited to have my own continuity patients as a family medicine physician. My interests in the field of family medicine are broad and I am excited to explore them all during my time at LGH. Some of my greatest passions include women’s health and the care of the LGBTQIA+ population, health equity and advocacy, and behavioral health, and addiction medicine.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and our two goofy Australian Shepherd dogs, baking, or watching reruns of old sitcoms. I am excited to be back near home for the next three years working with the wonderful Lancaster community!

Sarai A. Nwagbaraocha, DO

Resident

Morgan State University, BS
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO

I am a resident of Snow Hill, MD, a small rural town located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. My academic pursuits began at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, where I earned a BS in electrical engineering with a chemistry minor. While pursuing my medical education in Philadelphia, where I met my fiancé, an architectural designer for a minority-owned firm.

While I enjoy all aspects of family medicine and aspire to become a full-spectrum primary care physician, I am particularly drawn to maternal-child care and reproductive care for all persons, with a focus on respectful, patient-centered care. I am also keen on serving patients with complex challenges and providing compassionate, personalized care to address their unique needs. My conviction is that every patient deserves access to exceptional care, and I am dedicated to advocating for the best possible outcomes for those grappling with complex health issues.

My leisure activities include walking trails, bicycling, and roller skating, particularly on flat parking lots. Additionally, I am an avid Harry Potter fan and relish listening to fantasy-based audiobooks.

Hehidy Paulino, MD

Resident

CUNY – Hunter College, BA
Weill Cornell Medical College, MD

I was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York, and loved being immersed in my Latin American culture growing up. I’ve held many small jobs throughout high school and college, all of which reminded me that I loved working with other people and had a desire to help others.

Throughout medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College, I solidified my interest in family medicine when I realized that it was the perfect field that combined my interest in being a broad-scope physician with maximum access to patients in my community. After learning about the city of Lancaster and the LGH residency program, I found it to be the perfect setting not only to raise my wonderful 3-year-old daughter, but also to provide outstanding training. As a native New Yorker, I look forward to a different pace of life in Lancaster, PA, but I will always root for the New York Yankees!

In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my daughter and making sure her heart is full. I love to play sudoku, Among Us, The Sims, learning new skills, and listening to True Crime podcasts (I can provide some great recommendations!). Oh and just in case you were wondering, my name is pronounced “Haiti,” like the country!

David Reynoso Cortez, MD, MS

Resident

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, BS
Johns Hopkins University, MS
UC San Diego School of Medicine, MD

I was born and raised in Columbia, Maryland. I earned my undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland where I majored in biology and minored in neuroscience and political science. I then went on to obtain my master’s degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. I moved out of Maryland for the first time in my life for medical school at UC San Diego School of Medicine. At UCSD, my interest in family medicine only grew as I had the opportunity to work with different underserved communities at various federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and my school’s student-run free clinic.

While I enjoyed venturing out to the West Coast, I am excited to return to the mid-Atlantic to continue my training. I look forward to developing my interests within full-spectrum family medicine, some of which include preventive medicine, reproductive medicine, and outpatient procedures. Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Jill S. Adams, DO

Resident

Rowan University, B.S.
Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.

I was born and raised in New Jersey, growing up in the South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia. I spent many years working in the restaurant industry before starting medical school. I greatly value my time in the restaurant industry as it taught me many life lessons, helped me to pay for my undergraduate education, and allowed me to connect to and serve many people every day. While working as a server, I completed my undergraduate degree in biochemistry and minored in Spanish at Rowan University.

During medical school, at Rowan Virtua SOM, I founded the Plant-based Medicine Club to highlight the importance of eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Due to my interest in lifestyle modifications for prevention of chronic diseases, I was naturally attracted to the fields of lifestyle medicine and integrative medicine and hope to incorporate both in my future practice. I am thrilled to train at Lancaster General Hospital in full-spectrum family medicine where I will have the privilege of serving the community.

For fun, I love to travel and explore new places including national parks, cities, and museums with my husband. A double espresso over ice with oat milk is my favorite drink!

Brittany M. Cozart, MD

Resident

Florida State University, BS
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, MD

I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, but relocated to Orange Park, FL, shortly after due to my father’s military service. I have always been interested in STEM, and I studied biomathematics and pre-medicine at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. I then studied medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in sunny Tampa, FL.

At the start of medical school, I followed my family’s legacy of military service and commissioned as a Naval officer. After graduating from medical school, I completed a transitional internship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, VA, and it was there that my love for family medicine blossomed. After my internship, I trained as a Navy flight surgeon in Pensacola, FL. As a flight surgeon, I was stationed in Beaufort, SC, with a US Marine Corps fighter squadron. This experience enabled me to deploy to Japan, Norway, and the Florida Keys while practicing as a primary care physician for aircraft maintainers, aircrew, and pilots.

I am attracted to family medicine because of the broad scope of practice, the long-term connections formed with patients through continuity of care, and the diverse patient population. Specifically, I have an interest in women’s health and sports medicine. I chose Lancaster General because of its diverse patient population and intensive full-scope training.

In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my cats, Lily and Luna, hiking with my boyfriend, Michael, trying new restaurants, drinking coffee, and practicing yoga. I am excited to call Lancaster, PA, my home for the next three years!

Erica H. Crawford, MD

Resident

University of Virginia, BA
Drexel University College of Medicine, MD

I grew up in Northern Virginia and was influenced to pursue a career in medicine after seeing my father’s model of service during his time in the U.S. Army. I then went to Charlottesville, VA, for my undergraduate education at the University of Virginia, where I studied human biology. After completing my degree, I worked as an emergency department scribe for two years back in Northern Virginia before heading to Philadelphia to attend medical school at Drexel University.

During medical school, I fell in love with family medicine and the limitless opportunities within the field. After spending most of my clinical education in York, PA, at one of Drexel’s rotation sites, I can’t wait to stay in central Pennsylvania and explore all that Lancaster has to offer. I was drawn to Lancaster General Health’s Family Medicine program because of the robust training opportunities in a variety of areas. Specifically, I’m interested in full-spectrum family medicine with a focus on obstetrics and women’s health, though I’m also excited to explore in-patient and addiction medicine. When I’m not in the hospital, you can find me reading the latest fantasy book, going out on the hiking trails, or baking way too many chocolate-chip cookies.

Narisse G.C. Darbeau, MD

Resident

University of Tulsa, BS
University of Florida College of Medicine, MD

I am so thrilled to join the family at Lancaster General Health! I am originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, and lived there through high school before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to attend the University of Tulsa. After graduating in 2020 with a degree in biology, I moved to Gainesville, FL to attend The University of Florida College of Medicine.

I fell in love with the field of family medicine and all it offers during clinical rotations in medical school. I love the opportunities this field provides for continuity of care, education, and community involvement, and I really enjoy the wide breadth of pathology, procedures, and patients I will be able to see. I currently have interests in women’s health, adolescent medicine, and advocacy, but am excited to see what else I grow to love during residency.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy baking, cooking, puzzling, reading, exploring new restaurants, and discovering new music. I am honored to begin my journey toward becoming a full-spectrum trained family medicine physician here at Lancaster General Health and look forward to serving the Lancaster community!

Sojourna A. Ferguson, MD

Resident

University of the Virgin Islands, BS
Boston University School of Medicine, MD

I am a proud Afro-Caribbean born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands. My culture and experiences played a vital role in my journey to medicine. After earning my bachelor's degree at the University of the Virgin Islands, I started medical school at Boston University. While there, I discovered my passion for family medicine with specific interests in breastfeeding medicine, medical education, community medicine, women's health, and working with underserved populations. I am excited to continue on this journey where I can work and learn from the Lancaster community. Outside medicine, I enjoy traveling, reading, baking, and musicals. I am a foodie at heart and an enthusiastic Harry Potter fan. Most recently, I have taken up DIY and gardening. Lastly, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Jennifer B. Hardell, MD

Resident

Colby College, BA
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, MD

Although I moved across the country several times as a kid, I ultimately graduated from high school here in Lancaster County. I then went to Colby College where I studied biology and cultural anthropology before venturing abroad for a few years teaching English in Eastern Europe and Japan with my now husband. Back in the U.S., I started scribing in New York City before attending Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. While in medical school, I had three kids (including a set of twins!). In this context of starting a family myself, I was drawn to family medicine’s breadth of scope and unique ability to support new and growing families, as well as its culture that emphasizes autonomy, equity, and justice. Outside of medicine, I enjoy all kinds of adventures with my family, including hiking new trails, finding the best playground around, exploring museums, or making a great big mess cooking together in the kitchen.

Tyler Johnston, MD

Resident

SUNY Brockport, BS
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, MD

Born and raised in Rochester, NY, I am the eldest child of two immigrants originating from Canada and Jamaica. For my academic journey thus far, I have remained rooted in my hometown. I earned my undergraduate degree at SUNY Brockport, majoring in biochemistry and minoring in pre-professional health and psychology. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with the distinction of summa cum laude, and matriculated directly into the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. I am beyond excited to join the Lancaster community and to pursue the next steps of my medical training with the LGH family medicine residency program. Family medicine has embodied everything that originally drew me to medicine. Specifically, my passion to provide comprehensive and longitudinal care to patients of all genders, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. My career aspirations include practicing in a community setting that serves the needs of the underserved, underrepresented, and under-resourced. Beyond the hospital or the clinic, my passions include watching the latest films and television series, traveling to new destinations, and immersing myself in outdoor recreation (like hiking, biking, and kayaking). Since the COVID pandemic, I have started a personal endeavor to visit as many national parks as possible. Noteworthy highlights (thus far) include visits to Yosemite, Acadia, Bryce, and Zion.

Robert L. Kimble, MD

Resident

Miami University, BA
Ohio State University College of Medicine, MD

I was born and raised in the rural northwestern corner of Ohio, in a town called Bryan. You might know it from the brutally honest depiction of small-town health care in the 2021 nonfiction book The Hospital by Brian Alexander, or maybe you’ve sampled our number one export, the “Dum-Dum” lollipop. In any case, it was there in my hometown that I was first inspired to pursue medicine by the many primary care providers who tackled my resource-scarce community’s greatest medical and socioeconomic issues head-on.

Following high school in Bryan, I traveled south to Miami University in Oxford, OH, where I studied biochemistry and premedical studies while researching antibiotic resistance. While there, I also minored in Spanish after coming to understand its growing importance in medicine, and had my first forays into the world of global health. Both interests followed me to medical school at Ohio State, where I was heavily involved in the Spanish-speaking free clinic La Clínica Latina as well as a student-run biannual medical brigade to Honduras. In addition, I made my first jump into legislative advocacy by founding an organization called the Medical Student-Physician Action Network to encourage graduate-level students and medical professionals to provide testimony for/against health-care legislation. I plan to continue my commitment to these professional interests into residency and beyond, as well as further embrace and explore full-spectrum practice, POC ultrasound, underserved populations (in both rural and urban settings), and sustainability. In fact, the opportunity to explore my wide variety of interests is what drew me to Lancaster General in the first place.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy keeping physically active (running, cycling, lifting, climbing, basketball, badminton, even pickle ball!), all sorts of activities in the great outdoors, any animal with fur, gardening and killing houseplants, traveling the world, and trying out new restaurants, bars, food trucks, and recipes of my own to various degrees of success.

Minuette A. Laessig, MD

Resident

Lehigh University, BS
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, MD

I grew up in Barto, PA, which is a small rural area an hour away from Lancaster. I went to Lehigh University where I played golf and earned an integrated bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Biochemistry. I am a first-generation college student and no one in my family is in medicine so I had my first true exposure to the medical field during my time at Lehigh. In college I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at a local hospital as well as observe surgeries. After Lehigh I attended Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and spent all 4 years of medical school at the St. Luke’s Bethlehem regional campus. During my time in medical school, I was very involved in elementary school gardens, preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and curriculum development.

My goal as a physician is to be the doctor I would want my family to have, and I trust Lancaster General to provide the opportunities for that training. I have specific interests in lifestyle medicine, academic medicine and research, rural medicine, and sports medicine.

My interests outside of medicine include rock climbing, cooking, tennis, running, and hiking with my Husky/golden retriever mix Loki.

Sasheenie Moodley, MD, PhD, MPH

Resident

University of Virginia, BA
University of Virginia, MPH
University of Oxford, PhD
University of Virginia School of Medicine, MD

I was born and grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. After high school, I attended the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!) where I earned my B.A. and M.P.H. as a Jefferson Scholar and Echols Scholar. I explored yet another culture during my Ph.D. at the University of Oxford as a Rotary Global Grant Scholar. My on-going research focuses on teenage pregnancy and young motherhood—the rich stories involved herein—in the context of HIV in South Africa. UNICEF has published my anthropological findings that many teenage mothers gain enough familial support after stigmatized pregnancies in order to pursue ambitious careers. During my Ph.D. fieldwork, I observed how health-care providers served patients as both neighbors and knowledge-sharers (and the way this bolstered the patient-doctor relationship, which improved health outcomes). These encounters confirmed my long-standing interest in primary care. My medical school rotations echoed this, alongside a passion to care for children, pregnant women, houseless/homeless individuals, and people living with HIV. When I am not working, I prioritize time with my family—preferably in or near the ocean. I am a scuba diver, musician, and lifelong UVA sports fan. My family and I were excited to start a new adventure for residency, after learning about Lancaster County and the outstanding learning community at LGH. My four-week rotation here highlighted the close-knit “patient first” culture of this residency program. After residency, I hope to work in rural primary care and join providers who are making health care more equitable and accessible.

Kimberly M. Shumaker, MD

Resident

University of Georgia, BS
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, MD

Originally from Miami, FL, my family moved to Athens, GA, when I was 10. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, majoring in biomedical engineering and minoring in Spanish. Following graduation and before starting medical school, I spent a year teaching English in Osuna, Spain, serving as a North American Language and Cultural Assistant. For medical school, I returned to Athens, GA, enrolling in the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership program.

As I transition into residency, I eagerly anticipate further honing my skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced mentors. During my free time, you'll often find me outdoors, walking/jogging along scenic trails, or simply enjoying quality time with people I love.

Lavinia M. Wainwright, MD

Resident

College of Charleston, BS
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, M.H.S.
Eastern Virginia Medical School, MD

I grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and graduated from College of Charleston in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After college I worked as a neurology research coordinator at Johns Hopkins Hospital, primarily doing research in therapeutic musical instrument classes for people with Parkinson’s or Huntington’s disease. During this time, I also volunteered with Seasons Hospice and palliative care.

I earned my Master of Health Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health before attending medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. While I was a medical student, I had the opportunity to serve in multiple leadership positions with the medical student sections of the American Medical Association (AMA) and Medical Society of Virginia (MSV). I also served terms as a delegate and then an alternate delegate in the AMA’s House of Delegates. While in these roles I was able to advocate for climate justice and access to affordable care, among many other issues.

I fell in love with family medicine because it provides an opportunity to train in nearly all aspects of medical care, which allows me to meet many needs in my community while building lasting relationships with the patients I care for. I have particular interest in procedures, ultrasound, geriatric medicine, and advocacy. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband and two cats, visiting family, gaming (on PCs, consoles, boards and/or cards), going to museums/sightseeing, visiting gardens, creating art, and reading books.

Raushaun T. Williams, DO

Resident

Drexel University, BS
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, MD

I'm from West Philadelphia and have been there my entire life. I completed my undergraduate studies at Drexel University where I received a degree in biological sciences. Throughout all of my undergraduate experiences, I enjoyed engaging members of my college community through event organizing. I always knew I wanted to be a physician but could not settle on a specific specialty.

I attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (where I was born!) and deepened my community engagement through service events. It truly was a privilege to be able to give back to the West Philly community. I realized family medicine was the perfect fit for me as I would be able to engage my interests in women's health, gender affirming care, HIV/AIDS management, and health education. Medicine is difficult even for those who've dedicated their lives to studying it. Explaining concepts at a patient's level and actively engaging them in decision making is one of my core philosophies of care.

I am excited to learn and grow at Lancaster General! I had the chance to complete an audition rotation during my fourth year of medical school and knew it would be my future home. The medical complexity of patients, Lancaster's diverse demographics, and the family feel in the program confirmed that I would become the best physician I could possibly be at LGH. When I'm not doctoring the house down, I enjoy engaging in spirited debates about music, trying to understand music theory, watching RuPaul's Drag Race, heckling my partner, and disappointing my League of Legends teammates.

Emily C. Battle, MD

Resident

Kevin Y. Chao, MD

Resident

University of the Sciences in PA, B.S.
Drexel University College of Medicine, M.D.

I was born and raised here in Lancaster, PA after my parents immigrated here. So, I am excited to return and train as a family medicine physician at this program! After high school, I moved to Philadelphia for my undergraduate education at University of the Sciences (now St. Joseph’s University), where I majored in Biomedical Sciences. Afterwards, I spent one year working as a medical scribe before starting medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine. During medical school, I was steadily engaged in community service through various student run free health clinics, particularly with smoking cessation, and various non-profit organizations throughout Philadelphia.

I chose to pursue family medicine because I found the field’s career opportunities to be most compatible with my clinical interests and underlying motivations to care for marginalized and underserved populations. I also appreciate the wide breadth of practice the field offers, ranging from caring for pediatric and adult patients to delivering babies and performing small procedures. My interests in family medicine include community medicine, addiction medicine, and women’s health. I was drawn to Lancaster General Health’s Family Medicine program because of the wealth of training opportunities in offered in a variety of clinical settings that will help me flourish as a physician. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending my time playing board games, pickleball, volleyball, and console video games. Rarely, you might find me running off to the circus to play on different aerial apparatuses. I am thrilled to be back in my hometown and serve my community as a resident physician at LGH!

Sydney C. Flesher, DO

Resident

Ohio University, B.S.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
 
I am from Piketon, Ohio, a small town in the foothills of Appalachia. I went to Ohio University where I earned a bachelor's degree in biology while working as an EMT. Growing up in and then delivering emergency services to a medically underserved area sparked my passion for care of underserved communities and solidified my determination in becoming a physician. 

After graduating from OU, I took a gap year and served with AmeriCorps in Southeastern Ohio where I had the opportunity to advocate for better food access and healthier lifestyles. I then attended medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) where I was able to continue advocacy work through the Rural and Urban Scholars Pathways Program and the Overdose Prevention Task Force. I fell in love with family medicine for the opportunity to care for my community in all aspects while building long-lasting connections. While I enjoy all things family medicine, I have particular interest in addiction medicine, rural health, and health policy.

If I am not at the hospital, you can find me working on my newest knit project, lounging with my cat, enjoying the outdoors, or baking a sweet treat. I could not be happier to call Lancaster my home for the next several years!
 

Kacy K. Henwood, MD

Resident

Tulane University, B.S.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans, M.D

I grew up in Olathe, Colorado, a small town surrounded by mountains. I spent my childhood exploring the outdoors through hiking, biking, and camping. I moved to New Orleans for college to attend Tulane University and I quickly fell in love with the city and the people of Louisiana. I stayed in Louisiana for medical school at LSU School of Medicine, where my love for family medicine grew. 

I was drawn to family medicine because of its incredible breadth – caring for patients of all ages, managing diverse conditions, and developing long term relationships rooted in trust. I appreciate how family physicians are deeply embedded in the communities they serve. Within the field, I am especially interested in geriatrics and palliative care, where I see the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered support during some of life’s most meaningful transitions.  I am excited to be at the Lancaster General Program to explore all family medicine has to offer and learn more about the community. 

Outside of medicine I love spending time outdoors, whether hiking or simply enjoying nature. I also enjoy baking, crocheting, and sewing which provide me with a creative outlet. 

David Hernandez, DO

Resident

Central Connecticut State University, B.S.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O. 

Born and raised in Rhode Island before relocating to Connecticut, I am the middle child of two hardworking Mexican immigrant parents. My educational journey began at Central Connecticut State University, where I double-majored in Biomolecular Sciences and Spanish. Witnessing the challenges my family and others in the Latino community faced due to language barriers deeply influenced my desire to become a culturally competent physician and a strong advocate for underserved populations. During college, I was actively involved with the Salvation Army, providing meals and holistic support to individuals and families in need, which were experiences that solidified my passion for service.

I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Throughout medical school, I served as the music and arts director at my local church, a role that reflected the centrality of my Christian faith and reinforced my commitment to the osteopathic principle that the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit. This perspective has shaped the way I hope to care for patients: with attention not only to their physical health but also to their emotional and spiritual well-being.

During my clinical rotations, I found myself genuinely captivated by nearly every specialty, to the point that each new experience had me reimagining my future career. My mother-in-law often joked, “So, what are you going to be this month, David?” Ultimately, I chose Family Medicine because it allows me to integrate my diverse interests such as lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, street medicine, and obstetrics, while maintaining a broad-spectrum, whole-person approach to care. After residency, I aspire to open a Direct Primary Care practice rooted in personal, holistic, and accessible care.

Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my wife and our son. I enjoy crafting specialty coffee and teas, playing piano and acoustic guitar (my favorite form of free therapy), and following international soccer—especially FC Barcelona. I also hope to attend a World Cup match in 2026.

Beth Huang, MD

Resident

Washington University in St. Louis, B.A.
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, M.D. 

I was born and raised outside the perimeter of Atlanta, GA. I completed my undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, double majoring in biology and music. I spent a gap year as a lab technician in a lab researching biomarkers and possible therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis, then returned to my home state for my medical degree at Medical College of Georgia, Athens Campus. Like many medical students, I was not set on a specialty, but I was interested in so many, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, emergency medicine, palliative/hospice medicine, and I wanted to be the patient’s first go-to-provider when they had medical concerns/questions (wow, sounds like family medicine!). During this time, I had the opportunity to learn about family medicine, work with classmates and faculty passionate about improving the health of the Athens community, rotate in rural family medicine, and foster a passion for women’s health, palliative medicine, and health education. 

I look forward to getting to explore the Lancaster area and learning from the amazing faculty and peers at Lancaster General! Outside of the clinic/hospital, I enjoy spending my time in the company of friends, exploring local establishments, playing intense boardgames, and clumsily sightreading keyboard music.

Jordan M. Jacobs, DO

Resident

University of Delaware, B.S.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.

I was born and raised in Newark, Delaware, and some of my fondest childhood memories are of trips to Lancaster—visiting Dutch Wonderland and watching productions at Sight & Sound Theatre. Those visits were always filled with joy, love, and family. Over the years, Lancaster has remained a special place for me.
After earning my degree in neuroscience with a minor in Spanish for healthcare at the University of Delaware, I moved to Philadelphia to attend the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). During medical school, I was honored to be selected as an American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Emerging Leader Institute Scholar, which deepened my commitment to improving care for vulnerable populations. I continued to embrace opportunities to lead and advocate for family medicine, serving as president of the Family Medicine Club and founding the Student Council of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society. These roles allowed me to foster collaboration and inspire peers to pursue their own love for family medicine.
I am thrilled to return to Lancaster, a place that holds such meaningful memories, to continue my training at Lancaster General Hospital. I look forward to growing as a physician in a supportive and collaborative environment while serving diverse patient populations. My interests include full-spectrum family medicine, with a focus on addiction medicine and maternal-child health.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy hosting game nights with family and friends, discovering new restaurants, trying my husband’s cooking, thrift shopping for more books than I need, and attending group workout classes.
 

Jessica S. Kiernan, MD

Resident

Hayley A. Kong, M.D., M.S.

Resident

University of Southern California, B.A., M.S.
Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, M.D.

I grew up in Ventura, California, a suburban beach-town near Los Angeles. I stayed in SoCal for college and attended the University of Southern California, where I studied Health and Human Sciences as well as Psychology. I remained at USC to complete a Master of Science in Global Medicine where I learned how different cultures and norms affected healthcare practices and outcomes, a principle that was highlighted when I volunteered in a rural clinic in Panama. This experience drew me to the field of Family Medicine, illuminating the joys of developing relationships with patients and the importance of continuity of care. After graduating from USC, I remained in LA to work as a medical scribe during COVID before starting medical school at the Schmidt College of Medicine at FAU. Throughout my rotations in medical school my passion for Family Medicine and broad-spectrum care deepened, and I further developed my own specific interests in women’s health, obstetrics, and community medicine. Throughout medical school I enjoyed engaging with my community through underserved medicine clinics, our FAU community garden, and singing in our Threshold Choir at local hospice facilities. 

 

Outside of medicine I love baking, crocheting, knitting, running, rock climbing, and going on long walks with friends.

Joseph V. Phelan, MD

Resident

Columbia University, BA
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, MD

I’m a product of New Jersey, born and raised in Princeton. I studied Biology at Columbia University while also helping lead a volunteer ambulance service during the first years of the pandemic. While living in New York City, I loved being close to my 2 sisters and brother. Tired of city life, I moved back to New Jersey for medical school at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick. In medical school, I decided on Family Medicine when I realized my passion for full-spectrum primary care, longitudinal relationships with patients, and lifelong learning.

I was honored in medical school with induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (AOA) as a junior, induction into the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) and was named as a Rutgers Rising Star.

I fell in love with this area of Pennsylvania when visiting my wonderful partner, Anna, at Gettysburg College. Lancaster General Hospital specifically caught my eye when looking for programs with excellent full-spectrum and obstetrics training. I am excited to be a new member of the Lancaster community!

Outside of medicine, I love to sing, cook, watch movies with friends, spend time with my partner and my dog (Obi), and visit my family when I get the chance. I sang in and arranged music for A Cappella groups in high school, college, and medical school. Otherwise, you might find me hiking, on a slow jog, or playing a round of golf.

Alison Schuster

Resident

Jarett A. Story, MD

Resident

UNC Chapel Hill, B.S.
ECU Brody School of Medicine, M.D.

 

I was born in Greenville, SC as my father finished the last year of his family medicine residency before spending the next 18 years growing up in Newton, NC. After spending my childhood witnessing how family physicians can impact their communities the choice to pursue family medicine was a no-brainer for me. After high school I attended UNC Chapel Hill where I learned the fundamentals of medical science and research. I was also a member of the Carolina Bluegrass Band in Chapel Hill and continue to play the banjo! After the completion of my undergraduate studies, I attended medical school at the ECU Brody School of Medicine. Medical school turned about to be another adventure as I married my wife after my first year and learned more about medicine than I thought possible from working with the patients, residents, nurses, and physicians throughout Eastern North Carolina. I was also able to serve as a student member of the NCAFP Member Satisfaction and Practice Environment Committee during this time to advocate for physician practice environment improvements.

When I began looking at residency programs, Lancaster General had everything I was looking for in a family medicine residency and I am thrilled to become a member of the team! Within medicine my interests are rural full-spectrum family medicine, procedures, diabetes care, and sports medicine. When I’m not working, you can find me outdoors either hiking with my wife and our dog, watching Tar Heel basketball and football, fly fishing, or playing bluegrass music! 

Albert Tang, MD

Resident

University of California-Berkley, B.S.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School, M.D.

Hello there! I am from a town a bit outside Los Angeles, California. I spent my entire childhood in Southern California until I went up to the Bay Area for college at UC Berkeley (Go Bears!), where I majored in Molecular Environmental Biology. I left the Pacific Time Zone for the first time when I started medical school in Dallas, Texas at UT Southwestern. I was especially drawn to family medicine as the specialty where I could cultivate long-lasting relationships with my patients and care for the entire spectrum of age and pathology. Outside of medicine, I love playing video games, cooking the spiciest of foods, and geeking out on historical fun facts.