The rigors and responsibilities of the program test each resident's knowledge, skills and experience. As a result, they find something within themselves and one another that will serve them throughout their careers. They emerge more than doctors and colleagues; they become strong assets to the field of family medicine.

Third Year Residents

Kim Herman, MD, Chief Resident
BSN: Dominican College, Nursing
MSN: The Catholic University of America, Nursing
MD: The University of Health Sciences,
Special Interests: Chronic disease management, endocrinology, dermatology
Outside Interests: Horseback riding, skiing, travel, chess

Daria Kaval, MD, Chief Resident
BS: University of Toledo, Biology & Biochemistry
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Special Interests: Women's health and minor surgery
Outside Interests: Scuba diving, video games and board games

Jerrod Mitzel, MD
BA: Willamette University, Biology
MD: University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine
Special Interests: General family practice
Outside Interests: Travel, camping, and hiking

Jeff Owen, MD
BS: Texas Tech University, Zoology
MD: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine
Special Interests: Dermatology and general family practice
Outside Interests: Piloting airplanes, outdoor sports, and traveling
Quote: "I've been extremely impressed with the friendliness of everyone at Mount Carmel. People bend over backwards to help you."

Vu Phung, MD
BS: University of Texas at Dallas, Biology
MD: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine
Special Interests: Medical procedures and oncology
Outside Interests: Fishing, golf, weight training, shopping, ice cream, tea/coffee, mushrooms, steak, and chocolate
Quote: "The people at Mount Carmel are friendly and kind."

Muhammad Rais, MD
MBBS: Nishtar Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
MD: Nishtar Medical College
MS: Central Michigan University, Health Services Administration
Special Interests: Practice management & patient education
Outside Interests: Books & computers

Second Year Residents

Corey Amann, MD
BS: Wright State University, Biology
MD: Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University

Rajeev Kalra, MD
MD: Windsor University
Special Interests: Medical procedures, emergency medicine and dermatology
Outside Interests: Sports, cars and electronics

Valerie Kuenzli, MD
BS: Wright State University
MD: Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University
Special Interests: Geriatrics and obstetrics/gynecology
Outside Interests: Camping, sewing and bird-watching

Harold Mason, MD
BS: Cleveland State University, Biology
MD: Case Western Reserve University
Special Interest: Acute Care Medicine

Peter Raphael, MD
BA: Case Western Reserve University
MD: Ross University
Special Interests: Acute and emergency medicine and sports medicine
Special Training: Fireman & paramedic services
Outside Interests: Weight-training, football, golf and cars

Edward Xie, MD, PhD.
BS: Human University
PhD: The Ohio State University, Molecular Genetics
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Special Interests: Clinical research and evidence-based medicine
Outside Interests: Volleyball, church activities and enjoying good food

First Year Residents

Kacian Brown MD
BA: University of South Florida
MD: American University of the Caribbean
MS: American University of the Caribbean
Special Interests: Women and children's health and community education
Outside Interests: Decorative painting, movies, traveling and golf
Quote: "Live each day like it was your last. This will ensure that you live to the fullest."

Vivek Kesara, MD
BA: The Ohio State University
MD: Ross University
Special Interests: Geriatrics
Outside Interests: Traveling, movies, cars and home improvement activities

Chad Osborne, MD
BA: San Diego State University, Kinesiology with emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy
MD: University of California at San Diego
Special Interest: Sports Medicine
Outside Interests: Surfing, skiing, rock climbing, backpacking, tennis and playing guitar
Quote: " Sadness is a wave left unridden, beauty is a wave left untouched."

Srikar Reddy, MD
BA: Gannon University, Biology
MD: Saba University
Special Interests: Cosmetic procedures, pain management and Doctors Without Borders
Outside Interests: Buckeye Football, FIFA Soccer, movies and travel
Quote: "Being from central Ohio, I feel privileged to work for a hospital system that serves the entire community. I also feel like the family medicine emphasis on outpatient training and procedures"

Mario Zacharatos, MD
BA: Temple University, Biophysics
MD: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University
Special Interests: Community healthcare and clinical research
Outside Interests: Basketball, baseball, philosophy, religion and history
Quote: "Do unto others as you would wish them to do to you."