Meet Our Residents

Meet our 2023-2024 Residents

Chief Residents Elects

Christina Cereniza, DO- Dr. Cereniza was born and raised in Virginia, where she ran cross country/track for William & Mary and attended medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She loves anything outdoors - rock climbing, trail running, and hanging out with her pups. Most importantly, she and her husband are working on eating their way through Charleston - 68 restaurants and counting!

Elliott Mappus, MD - South Carolina native, born and raised in Charleston. Dr. Mappus attended Clemson University (Go Tigers) where he completed his undergrad, followed by a master's in bioengineering. He completed medical school at MUSC. In his free time, he enjoys cheering on his Tigers, exploring breweries, and trying to get on the beach/water.

Brad Miller, MD - Dr. Miller was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He attended undergrad at Bob Jones University and then USCSOMG for medical school. In his free time, he enjoys being out on the water with family, friends, and their black lab Calhoun. He can also frequently be found exploring the incredible Charleston food scene. 

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Jared Cadogan, DO - Dr. Cadogan grew up across the country, living in multiple states before finishing high school in Georgia, then traveling to Brigham Young University - Idaho for his undergraduate studies. During undergrad, he served a two-year service mission in the Fijian islands where he decided to become a doctor! He met his wife in college, before moving to Alabama for med school (The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine). During this time they welcomed two wild children into their home (now ages 2&4). In the time that he's not occupied by medicine or parenting, he is a musician, a runner, and a gamer.

Riley Chambers, MD - Dr. Chambers is from Irmo, South Carolina, and attended USC as an undergrad and USC Greenville for medical school. Growing up he did a lot of fishing on the Saluda River and played ample golf. He and his wife, Katie, enjoy exploring the amazing live music and restaurant scene around Charleston and frequent the beach at Sullivan's Island.

Julie Chedister, MD - Dr. Chedister was born and raised in Connecticut. She first came to Charleston as an undergraduate at the College of Charleston. She worked for two years at MUSC in a liver transplant research lab before attending medical school here at MUSC. She and her husband live on John's Island with their yellow lab puppy, Scout, and their daughter Allie. They enjoy spending time outside, boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.

Alex Meinzer, MD - Born and raised in MA, Dr. Meinzer moved to SC for undergrad at Clemson (Go Tigers) and then medical school at MUSC. In his time off he enjoys fishing, Motorsport, and spending time with his wife, 2 kids, and dog, Goose.

 

Ornella Oluwole, MD - Dr. Oluwole was born in Nigeria and raised in Ancona, Italy. She moved to the US in 2011, and went to college at Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA, and medical school at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, GA. In her free time, she enjoys doing CrossFit, trying new restaurants, and doing outdoor and water activities. Wallace, playing tennis, yoga, and attempting to surf. 

Andra Oprisan, MD - Dr. Oprisan was born in Romania and immigrated to the US with her family when she was 10 years old. She lived in New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina caused her family to relocate to Charleston, and she loved the city so much that she decided to stay for college (College of Charleston) and medical school (MUSC). She initially completed 2.5 years of general surgery residency here at MUSC prior to finding her true calling and switching to anesthesia. In her free time she enjoys running, traveling (her favorite places have been the Spiti Valley in India and Tibet in SW China), painting, drawing, and playing with her Siberian Husky, Luna.

Andrew Park, MD - Dr. Park was born in College Station, TX, and grew up in Athens, GA. He attended undergrad at Emory Goizueta Business School and briefly worked in the nonprofit/IT sector before pursuing medical school. He enjoys cooking, growing vegetables, and hanging out with his wife and 2 British shorthair cats.

Chris Reardon, MD - Dr. Reardon grew up in Clemson, SC then attended the University of North Texas where he earned both Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees with concentrations in jazz studies. After spending time as a professional musician, he went on to earn his MD at MUSC. He lives in West Ashley with his wife, Kathryn, and two children, Julian and Margaux, and enjoys family time, movies, college football (go Tigers!), and the occasional jazz gig around Charleston.

Jessi Stockinger, MD - Dr. Stockinger was born is Salzburg, Austria, and raised in North Carolina. She completed her undergraduate at Roanoke College and then completed medical school at East Carolina University. She enjoys spending time outdoors, especially in her garden, and spending time with friends and family. She lives in West Ashley with her boyfriend Joey, dog Willow, and two cats, Hercules and Jackson. Her current life aspirations include winning Garden of the Month.

Cecilia Taylor, MD - Dr. Taylor is from Charleston, SC, and went to college at Clemson University. After taking 2 years off, she then attended medical school at MUSC.  Outside of work, you can usually find her at the beach, at one of the yoga studios around town, or enjoying a spicy margarita at home with her husband and their rescue husky. 

Harry Tomlinson, MD - Dr. Tomlinson is a South Carolina native, born in Charleston, and raised in Columbia. He attended CofC (go Cougars) then medical school at MUSC. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing for tarpon and spending time with his wife and daughter.

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Nolan Bagnal, MD - Dr. Bagnal grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Bioengineering. He then went to medical school here at MUSC. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, bike riding, running, and board games.

Dylan Bieber, MD - Dr. Bieber was raised in Brooklyn, MI where he attended high school. He completed his undergraduate degree in human biology at Michigan State University. He worked as a microbiology research assistant and medical scribe while participating in volunteer and mission work for two years before applying to medical school. He obtained his MD at Indiana University School of Medicine as a member of the rural health medical education track. He and his fiancé Meghan live in Mount Pleasant and can be found exploring Charleston, trying new restaurants and breweries, or enjoying different beaches when they aren't working. They're hoping to celebrate their wedding in the fall of 2023!

Ryan Campbell, MD - Dr. Campbell was born in Connecticut and raised in Batesburg-Leesville, SC until 2001 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served two tours in Kuwait and Haiti prior to attending flight school, eventually becoming an AH-64D Apache Longbow Pilot-in-Command, Aviation Safety Officer, and Air Mission Commander of multi-aircraft operations with two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving service in 2012, he attended USC Columbia for undergraduate and medical school (despite being a Clemson fan). He lives on John’s Island with his wife, Leslie, and three children, Ella, Millie, and Jack. He enjoys anything outdoors, especially kayaking, great BBQ, and attending Clemson football games.

Matt Holt, MD - Dr. Holt was born in Virginia and raised in Conway, SC where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at Coastal Carolina University. After college, he worked as a scribe for a local community hospital and traveled on medical mission trips throughout Latin America before continuing on to complete his medical degree at MUSC. He enjoyed life in Charleston so much that he decided to stay at MUSC for his anesthesia residency training. Some of his favorite hobbies include surfing, golfing, and playing music.

Will Irick, MD - Dr. Irick was born and raised in Orangeburg, SC after which he went to Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC where he majored in Biology and sang in the PC choir. He move to Charleston in 2016 and received a master of medical science from MUSC before going on to medical school also at MUSC. He and his wife Margaret enjoy traveling to the mountains and watching Formula 1.

Jake Jarecke, MD - Dr. Jarecke was born and raised in a small town in Nebraska, and then eventually went on to undergrad and medical school at the University of Nebraska as a proud Cornhusker. He met his wife, Emma, there and they decided to trade cornfields for the beach, although they'd never been to Charleston prior to moving here. They live on James Island with their yellow lab and two cats and spend most of their free time doing outdoor activities or trying local breweries.

 

Farris Langley, MD - Dr. Langley was born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Hilton Head, SC. She completed her BS in Biology at the College of Charleston and earned her medical degree at MUSC. Charleston has become her home and she is looking forward to officially beginning my anesthesiology training this year! When she's not in the hospital, she loves to try all of the new restaurants in Charleston, goes to the beach, works out, and spends time with her husband, Tyler, and golden retriever, Huck.

Matt Lebow, MD - Dr. Lebow was born and raised in Los Angeles. He attended George Washington University in Washington, DC where he majored in Political Communication. Matt then lived in NYC for several years working as a bartender before moving to Burlington, Vermont for medical school. He enjoys all things outdoors, LA sports teams as well as exploring Charleston’s food/bev scene.

Josh Muccitelli, MD - Dr. Muccitelli is a Charleston native having grown up on Isle of Palms and attended Wando High School (2010) and Charleston Southern (2013- BS Biochemistry). He worked in hospice/palliative care for 3 years before attending USC SOM Greenville. He loves being back in Charleston! Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his friends, fishing/shrimping, sailing with CORA, and he's restoring a '98 Melex golf cart in his spare time.

Davis Osborn, MD - Dr. Osborn is originally from Greenville, SC. He graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a major in Microbiology followed by his medical degree at MUSC. When he is not at work, you can find him on the water in search of the next big catch.

Taylor Ouellette, DO - Dr. Ouellette was born and raised in Maine, completing her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Maine and her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys practicing hot yoga, baking, and bringing her pups Franklin and Scarlet to the beach.

Robert Shebiro, DO - Dr. Shebiro was born in New York City and raised in Long Island, NY before attending Binghamton University where he earned a degree in Financial Economics. He then worked for 7 years as an options and equities trader before ultimately deciding to enter the field of medicine. He went on to complete the post-bacc pre-health program at New York University. He then moved to Raleigh, NC to complete medical school at Campbell University. Robbie lives on Johns Island with his wife Gabrielle (ortho spine PA at MUSC), their daughter Hailey (1-year-old), and yellow lab Cooper (4 years old).

Richard Uhlenhopp, MD - Dr. Uhlenhopp grew up on a farm in Iowa and after a wonderful childhood around airplanes and football, He went to Iowa State University and studied microbial genetics. He then moved to that college out east (U of Iowa) for med school. In between, he spent a little time in East Asia. Since moving to Charleston he has been trying to experience some non-midwestern things like sailing and beach volleyball. He has also started to love cooking and is excited to cook for new friends after he moves into a house with my wife. 

Molli Walker, MD - Dr. Walker was originally from Augusta, GA, but Charleston has become home. She studied biology and business at College of Charleston, and then worked in family medicine at Roper and helped her husband open a wine shop before attending medical school at MUSC. Outside of work, she has a complicated relationship with two mini doodles and loves hiking, game nights, yoga, and anything outdoors.

Harper Wilson, MD - Dr. Wilson was born and raised in Winston Salem, NC. He earned degrees in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University and did research in the Lineberger Cancer Center at UNC before receiving his MD back in his hometown at the Wake Forest School of Medicine. He lives in West Ashley with his wife Holli, dogs Luna and Griffin, and cat Sir Purr, and he enjoys woodworking, Formula 1 racing, and anything dog-related.

 

 

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Richard Burton, MD - Dr. Burton was born in Rome, Ga and attended the University of Georgia for undergrad. Go Dawgs! He then went to medical school in Savannah, Ga before moving to the sister city of Charleston for residency. In his free time, he enjoys going to the beach, checking out the food and brewery scene, and talking about the Dawgs!

Daniel Couper, MD - Growing up, Dr. Couper spent time on both the East and West coasts, but he considers himself a native South Carolinian. He chose anesthesiology because he loves physiology in action, and he chose the MUSC program because he loves Charleston and loves how close the residents are to one another. In his free time away from the hospital, he enjoys exercising, vintage shopping, playing guitar, hiking, and cooking healthy food.

Brenden Drerup, MD - Dr. Drerup grew up in the small town of Ottawa, Ohio, before receiving his undergrad degree in Biology from Ohio Dominican University. He obtained his MD at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, before then coming to the Lowcountry for residency. In his free time, he and his wife, Jen, love visiting local breweries, relaxing on the beautiful nearby beaches, watching football (Go Browns), golfing, and checking out dog parks with their pup named Pickle.

Madison Geating, MD - Dr. Geating grew up in Dacusville, SC, and earned her BS degree in Biological Sciences from the University of South Carolina. After graduating college, she moved to Charleston and worked at MUSC as a patient care technician for two years before attending the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new recipes from Half Baked Harvest, watching Eagles football with her husband, and playing with her two dogs (Remi and Beau). 

River Hames, MD - Dr. Hames was born in Alabama and raised in Morgantown, WV. He went to WVU for undergraduate and medical school. He bleeds blue & gold as a mountaineer fan, but he is willing to become a Georgia fan for tailgating purposes. He enjoys golfing, fishing, and traveling with his wife Maria. They are new to Charleston and excited to explore the beaches, restaurants, and breweries!

Austin Hogan, MD - Dr. Hogan was born and raised in a small town in southern Kentucky, located near Mammoth Cave National Park. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Kentucky and obtained his medical degree from the University of Louisville. And yes, before you ask, he does indeed bleed blue! He completed a preliminary year in general surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio before making his way to beautiful Charleston for his anesthesiology training. When not at work you can catch him lounging by the pool or at the beach, enjoying a good book, binging the latest cooking show or planning the next trivia night at a local brewery! 

Tyler Kalajian, MD - Dr. Kalajian was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston and received his bachelor's, masters, and medical degrees from Boston University. Although it sounds like he belongs in the snow, you can always find him at the beach. When he's not beaching (or working), he is either working on medical illustrations or learning how to master gluten-free baking. Go Patriots! 

Zach Lee, MD - Zach was born in Philadelphia but raised in North Carolina (Winston-Salem and Chapel Hill). He studied chemistry and economics at the University of North Carolina and stayed there 4 more years for medical school. Go Heels! He enjoys college sports, Formula 1, nature walks, bar trivia, and asking people if they want to go to happy hours. He lives on the peninsula and is looking forward to exploring the endless food, scenery, and fun that Charleston has to offer!

Zach Lewis, MD - Dr. Lewis was born and raised in Richmond, Kentucky, and then went on to receive a BS in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the College of Charleston. He returned home to the University of Kentucky for medical school before venturing back to Charleston for residency. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and golf, watching college football, fishing, and enjoying everything this city has to offer. 

Ben Maxner, MD - Dr. Maxner was born and raised in Beverly, MA, just north of Boston. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in Human Physiology followed by medical school at the University of Massachusetts. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys going to the beach, trying all of the fantastic breweries in Charleston, and rooting for every Boston sports team. 

Gunnar Nemitz, MD - Dr. Nemitz is originally from Monticello, Minnesota. He completed his undergraduate degree and medical school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Before medical school, he worked road construction in the summers. For fun, he enjoys traveling, playing basketball, fishing, lake sports, and exploring his new home of Charleston. He will also be getting married in 2023!

Michael Reynolds, MD - Dr. Reynolds was born and raised in Charleston, SC, and attended Furman University where he majored in Mathematics-Economics. he went to MUSC for medical school. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, fishing, and watching football.

Rachel Rice, DO - Dr. Rice was born in Lakeville, Minnesota, and moved to Atlanta when she was 15. She completed her BS in Biology at Georgia College and earned her medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn (War Eagle!). She loves exploring Charleston in her free time, whether it be hanging out on the beach or trying out different breweries and restaurants.

Caroline Schlee, MD - Dr. Schlee was born and raised in a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland. She received her BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of South Carolina and attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore for medical school. She is excited to be back in SC to further explore Charleston while continuing her training. In her free time, you will find her at the beach, watching her pup socialize at the dog park, or learning about and singing new musicals. 

Olivia Waldthausen, MD - Dr. Waldthausen was born and raised in Summerville, SC, and went to the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) for undergrad where she majored in Biomedical Engineering. She stayed in Columbia for medical school at USC and then was thrilled to have the opportunity to move home to complete her residency at MUSC. She and her husband live on Johns Island and you can find them hanging out at the beach, trying new restaurants in Charleston, or at the dog park with their yellow lab Trooper.

 

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