Our Residents
Our Residents
What our residents say...
"I chose URMC because it was the program that gave me the biggest sense of family when I interviewed. After spending 1 year here, I can confirm that the love and support I feel here is incredible."
-David Knight
Andrew Stephens, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med school: University of Utah School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, EMG, and research
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Lake Ontario beaches, trails along the Erie canal, Mendon Ponds, Grimes Glen, Stony Brook, Letchworth, Highland Park
- Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, basketball, college football, piano, training for triathlons, and hiking
Nicholas Bender, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med school / SUNY Upstate Medical University
- PMR Interests / Interventional spine
- Favorite spots in Rochester / Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Midtown Athletic Club
- Personal Interests / Fitness/weightlifting, yoga, snowboarding, hiking, reading, family, and friends
Kenneth King, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med school: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Park Ave., Erie Canal, Jazz Fest, Pittsford Dairy, Finger Lakes
- Personal Interests: Golfing, skiing, trying new restaurants and breweries, Buffalo Bills, college football, and fantasy football
Garret Waterstradt, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med school: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
- PM&R interests: Musculoskeletal, spasticity, EMG, amputation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Hyderabadi Biryani House, Locals Only, Gate House
- Personal Interests: Traveling (current goals are the New 7 Wonders of the World and hiking at every U.S. National Park), seeing Broadway musicals, and watching everything Marvel
Gregory Shinaman, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med school: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- PM&R Interest: Spasticity management, EMG, sports, MSK, interventional spine, pain management, and musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Mendon ponds, Cobb's Hill Park and Washington Grove, Highland Park, Erie Canal trails, Conesus Lake, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen, and of course Pittsford Dairy
- Personal interests: Fitness, hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, reading, dogs, and delicious food/baked goods
Chelsie L. Jacques, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
- PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, pain, ultrasound, MSK
- Favorite Spots of Rochester: Wegmans, Erie Canal, Lilac Festival, Watkins Glen, Memorial Art Gallery, Buttermilk Falls State Park
- Personal Interests: Baking, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family and friends
Sean (Maka) Pickard, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- PM&R Interest: MSK, spine, and sports for now, but still open to all aspects of PM&R
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Dairy Farm, Lake Ontario Beach, Highland Park, Strong Museum of Play
- Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and two boys, sports, fitness, golf, outdoor hikes, and exploring the finger lakes region
Gabriella Wozniak, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Diagnostic ultrasound/MSK, neurorehabilitation, interventional spine, spasticity management
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park, Fuego coffee roasters, Seneca Park Zoo, Halal n out
- Personal Interests: Birdwatching, fantasy fiction, running, yoga, traveling, and anime
Nancy Moran, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, pediatric rehab, outpatient rehabilitation care for adults with developmental disabilities
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Sodus Point Beach Park, Pittsford Dairy vs. Cheshire Farms Creamery, Canandaigua Lake + Motion Junction (inclusive playground) on the way there
- Personal interests: Spending time with my husband, baby boy, & fur children (two mini-doodles). We like to go for walks, watch sports (mostly football & soccer), and eat ice cream. We're enjoying being closer to our families in Northeastern PA!
Victoria Vega, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Cancer Rehabilitation, Interventional Spine, MSK Ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Still have so much to explore but love going to all the local coffee shops along Park Ave, Rochester Public Market, Velvet Belly, Nosh, Trader Joe's
- Personal interests: Pilates, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, musicals, baking, all things Disney related
Charn-Xin (Catherine) Fuh, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports, spine
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Penfield YMCA, Pittsford Dairy, Java’s, Bristol Mountain, Lilac Festival, Bill Gray’s
- Personal Interests: Live music, snow sports, powerlifting, RuneScape, diet soda, climbing trees
Jeffrey Guo, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports, spine
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Penfield YMCA, Pittsford Dairy, Java’s, Bristol Mountain, Lilac Festival, Bill Gray’s
- Personal Interests: Live music, snow sports, powerlifting, RuneScape, diet soda, climbing trees
Dominic Salvatore, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: MSK, ultrasound, spine, sports, EMG, spasticity
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Nosh, Strangebird, the Public Market, Black Creek Park, basically any golf course
- Personal interests: hiking, trail running, golfing, skiing, pickleball/tennis, and spending time with my wife and 2 dogs—Willow and Benny
Serena Brough, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehabilitation, MSK, and cancer rehab but still very open
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Still exploring but so far Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario Beach, Brighton Farmer's Market
- Personal interests: Hanging out with my pets, reading, exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, concerts, and baking
Kirsten Frauens, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- PM&R Interests: Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and pediatric rehab
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park Diner, Java's cafe, Webster Park, any of the summer festivals, and of course, Wegmans
- Personal interests: Volleyball, traveling, exploring local food, fitness, and quality time with friends and family
Sarah Battle, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Very open to what I fall in love with during residency, but considering general physiatry
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Still exploring but loving all the parks and trails along the river
- Personal interests: I love reading, going on hikes/bike rides, board games