Current Resident Bios

Read the bios below to learn more about the residents currently enrolled in our program 

 

PGY-3

Lauren Addy, D.O.

Lauren grew up in Clinton Township, Michigan. She graduated with honors from Wayne State University, earning her undergraduate degree in biological sciences with a minor in public health. She then earned her medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. Her interests in Family Medicine include osteopathic manipulative medicine, sports medicine, and behavioral medicine. In her free time, she enjoys cooking for loved ones, video games, reading, spending time in nature, and hanging out with her pet bunny, Chowder.

Matt Ammerman, D.O.

Matthew was born and raised near Flint, MI. He graduated Hope College in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in business, and he graduated Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2024. His special interests within Family Medicine include preventative care and practice management. In his free time, Matthew enjoys hiking and woodworking.

Brandon Anton, D.O.

Brandon grew up in Troy, Michigan. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University and his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His interests within Family Medicine include preventative medicine, community health, addiction medicine, and behavioral health. In his free time, Brandon enjoys running, hiking, salsa dancing, weightlifting, and playing pickleball. After finishing residency, Brandon plans to work with underserved populations primarily in the outpatient setting.

Akshay Bansal, D.O., Chief Resident 2026-2027

Akshay was born in New York and raised in Canton, Michigan. He received a degree in Biological Sciences at Wayne State University and completed medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Akshay’s interests include osteopathic manipulative medicine and preventative medicine. Outside of medicine, his interests include spending time with family, playing basketball, and trying out new restaurants. After completing residency, Akshay plans on staying in Michigan and serving the community he grew up in.

Katie de Lara, M.D., Chief Resident 2026-2027

Katie grew up in the rural town of Shepherd, Michigan. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology at Saginaw Valley State University in 2020, after which she began her medical education at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. In the family medicine field, she is interested in women’s health, LGBTQ+ care, and mental healthcare. Her hobbies include reading crime novels, gardening, aerial fitness, and traveling. At home, she lives with her husband and three cats. After residency, she plans on staying in the metro-Detroit area to work in an outpatient office setting.

Meghan Kemp, D.O.

Meghan was born and raised in the Metro Detroit area. She completed her undergraduate studies with a degree in Psychology and minor in History from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She completed her Master’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She then went on and earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Meghan’s interests in Family Medicine include preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and women’s health. In her free time, Meghan enjoys spending time with her family, traveling with her husband, running, playing golf, cheering on her Boston College Eagles, and spending time with her dog, Henry. Upon graduation, Meghan plans to remain in Southeast Michigan and work in an outpatient family practice.

Morgan Lockwood, D.O., Chief Resident 2026-2027

Morgan was born and raised in the Metro-Detroit area. She obtained her undergraduate degree and master's degree in biology at Oakland University. She then went on to attend medical school in Texas at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic medicine. Her interests in family medicine include preventative medicine, sports medicine, and pediatric medicine. Morgan is also passionate about integrating osteopathy into the primary care of patients. In her free time, Morgan enjoys playing recreational sports, walking her dogs, and spending time with her family.

Alexis Tangalos, M.D.

Alexis grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University’s Lyman Briggs College, where she received her undergraduate degree in Human Biology with a minor in Medical Ethics. She then went on to complete her medical degree at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine. Her interests within Family Medicine include outpatient medicine, procedural medicine, and practicing full scope family medicine for all ages. In her free time, she enjoys quality time with her family and friends, traveling, cooking and baking, spending time at the lake, and cheering on all Detroit sports teams and the Michigan State Spartans!

Emily Votel, D.O.

Emily was born and raised in the Metro Detroit area. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Spanish at Hillsdale College. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Her interests in family medicine include preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and behavioral health. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, swimming, hiking, gardening, and learning new languages. Upon finishing residency, Emily plans to continue practicing medicine in Southeast Michigan and serving the community she grew up in.

PGY-2

Zainab Agbaje, D.O.

Zainab was born and raised in an underserved community in Lagos, Nigeria, where her passion for medicine was sparked at an early age. She later immigrated to the United States to pursue higher education and earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from Sam Houston State University. She went on to attend medical school at Michigan State University, where she developed a strong interest in hands-on care and procedural medicine. Zainab is particularly drawn to family medicine for its breadth and continuity, with specific interests in the OB track, women’s health, and procedural medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, weightlifting, baking, cooking, and exploring new places.

Suma Alzouhayli, M.D.

Suma Alzouhayli, MD: Suma grew up in Troy, MI. She earned her B.A. in Biology and Chemistry with a concentration in Biophysics from Kalamazoo College, a small liberal arts institution in West Michigan that was featured in “Colleges that Change Lives”. She was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society and served in many leadership positions recognized by Senior Leadership Award. She earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI where she served as an elected official of the Institutional Justice and Inclusion External Senate Committee and honored with a Senior Leadership Award in 2023. Suma completed a preliminary general surgery internship at the Detroit Medical Center prior to transitioning into family medicine. Suma is drawn to family medicine due to the breadth and depth of the field. She plans to tailor her practice to promote health literacy, preventative health, and patient autonomy. Suma is a hands-on and detail-oriented physician who plans to master procedures to bring comprehensive, multilevel care to her patients. She is exploring fellowship opportunities in sleep and sports medicine. Suma enjoys gathering with family and friends and staying active. She is a big proponent of retail therapy.

Rachel Branham, M.D.

Rachel was raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She graduated from Howard University in Washington DC, with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine. She continued her education by completing a master's in health sciences from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She received her medical degree from Meharry Medical College. Her current interests within Family Medicine include outpatient medicine, preventative medicine, procedures, and addressing health care disparities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, makeup, skincare, and shopping.

Giulia Gargano, M.D.

Intisar Hourani, M.D.

Intisar was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, and is a proud first-generation college graduate. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University before earning her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Her interests within family medicine include chronic disease management, preventative care, procedural medicine, and community health. She is passionate about building long-term relationships with patients and delivering high-quality, accessible care to underserved communities. Outside of medicine, Intisar enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and reading.

Emma Kauffman, D.O.

Emma grew up in Brainerd, Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota Duluth and went on to complete her medical degree at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her interests within Family Medicine include addiction medicine, reproductive health, and LGBTQ+ health. In her free time Emma enjoys hiking, camping, canoeing, cross country skiing, visiting art museums, and spending time with her partner and pet lizard.

Caroline Muia, M.D.

Caroline was born in Mombasa, Kenya and grew up in Canada. She received her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master’s of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. She then went to earn her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Her interests in Family Medicine include preventative medicine, rural medicine, addiction medicine, and global health. In her free time, Caroline enjoys running, traveling, baking, and spending time with family and friends.

Bianca Parker, M.D.

Bianca was raised in Farmington, Michigan. She attended Eastern Michigan University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry. She continued her education by completing a Master’s of Science in Pathology from Case Western Reserve University. She earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Her professional interests in family medicine are social determinants of health, global health, procedural medicine, and sports medicine. Outside of medicine, Bianca enjoys spending time with her family, baking, hiking, and traveling. 

Katie Sullivan, D.O.

Katie grew up in West Bloomfield, MI. She completed her undergraduate degree at Michigan State University in Kinesiology with minors in Health Promotion and Medical Ethics. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Her interests in family medicine include sports medicine, preventative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. In her free time, Katie enjoys hosting friends and family, working out, traveling, spending time with her 2 cats, and cheering on Michigan State sports and the Detroit Lions.

PGY-1

Mahem Akhtar, MD

Mahem was born in Pakistan. She grew up in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and received her medical degree from St. George’s University. Her interests in Family medicine include procedural care, behavioral health, dermatology and aesthetics. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family and loves to bake.

Omar Alkawasmie, MD

Omar was born and raised in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree in Biomolecular Science from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor before completing a master's degree in Basic Medical Sciences at Wayne State University. He then received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Omar's professional interests in family medicine include sports medicine, obesity medicine, and nutrition. He is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyle habits through physical activity and helping people stay active and connected within their communities. He is also dedicated to serving underserved populations, including refugees and single mothers. Outside of medicine, Omar enjoys exploring local coffee shops and experimenting with different coffee beans and recipes. After residency, he plans to pursue a Sports Medicine fellowship, where he hopes to help patients improve their overall quality of life while continuing to care for those in underserved communities.

Kareem Almudhalae, MD

Kareem was born in Yemen and immigrated to the USA at 4 years old. He was raised in Dearborn, Michigan. He earned his bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Wayne State University. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Kareem's professional interest in family medicine includes preventative care. He is passionate about helping patients prevent diseases by decreasing risk through controllable factors such as diet, exercise, and more. Kareem has a strong passion for pursing education and loves to give advice to students who want to pursue a career in medicine. Kareem enjoys spending time with his wife Hanan, son Elias, and family. After residency Kareem plans to enter as a General Practioner and give back to the community that raised him.

Kathy-Ann Cadet, MD

Kathy-Ann was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Binghamton, New York. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Manhattan University before obtaining her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Her interests in family medicine include sports medicine, procedural medicine, behavioral health, and inpatient medicine. In her free time, Kathy-Ann enjoys staying active through strength training and pickleball, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. After completing residency, she hopes to practice as a hospitalist while also pursuing a career in sports medicine.

Julianna Carter, DO

Julianna was born and raised in Muskegon, MI. She graduated from The University of Olivet with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and from Lipscomb University with a master's degree in Biomolecular science. She went on to obtain her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her interests in family medicine include obstetrics and women’s care, preventative care, procedural medicine, nutrition, and aesthetics. Julianna enjoys her free time playing tennis, traveling, vintage shopping, crocheting blankets, and spending time with family.

Andrew Chardavoine, MD

Andrew was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Upstate New York. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from SUNY New Paltz before receiving his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. His professional interests in family medicine include sports medicine, men’s health, preventive medicine, and office-based procedures. Drawing from his background as a personal trainer, Andrew is passionate about helping patients improve their health through exercise, movement, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Outside of medicine, he enjoys weightlifting, pickleball, basketball, karaoke, and everything Disney. After residency, Andrew plans to pursue a Sports Medicine fellowship and help people of all ages stay active, healthy, and doing the things they love throughout every stage of life.

Greysen Foss, DO

Greysen grew up in Muskego, WI. He graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and received his medical degree from Des Moines University. His interests in family medicine are OMT, musculoskeletal medicine, pain medicine, joint injections, and preventative care. In his free time, Greysen enjoys weightlifting, spending time outdoors, hiking, trying new restaurants, and cheering on Wisconsin sports teams. After completing residency, Greysen hopes to continue practicing in the Midwest in an outpatient setting.

Anita Kangarlu, MD

Anita was born in Ohio and grew up in California. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine after completing her undergraduate and post-baccalaureate studies at CSU Fresno and UC Davis. Anita enjoys strength training, playing pickleball, traveling, and exploring Detroit's food scene. She is fluent in English and conversational in Farsi. Her interests in family medicine include hormone health, weight management and diabetes care, and pain management, including sports medicine and procedural care such as joint injections and pain blocks. After completing residency, she hopes to work as a hospitalist providing inpatient care as well as primary care in the outpatient setting, bringing this same patient center approach to both.

David Roberson, MD

David was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and grew up in southeast Georgia. He studied Nutrition at the University of California, Davis, before earning his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. His interests in family medicine include outpatient family medicine, preventive care, geriatrics, sports medicine, and nutrition. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, playing tennis and pickup basketball, having movie nights, and being outdoors whenever he can. After residency, David hopes to practice outpatient family medicine.