Current Residents
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery has a long tradition of training leaders in otolaryngology. Our residents have been recipients of multiple national and regional awards over the past five years. Ohio State’s Otolaryngology Residency Program graduates have achieved prominence and success in community practice and at major academic institutions throughout the United States.
PGY5
Christian Francom, MD PGY5
Hometown: Ogen, Utah
Undergrad: Weber State University - BS in zoology
MD: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hobbies/personal interests: Hiking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, boating, fly fishing, football, volleyball, basketball and national/international volunteering
Nolan Seim, MD PGY5
Hometown: Salina, KansasUndergrad: University of Kansas - BA in human biology
MD: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Hobbies/personal interests: Golfing, home maintenance and improvement, exercise, all sporting events, casual reading and gardening
Scott Smith, MD PGY5
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Undergrad: University of Virginia, BA in biology
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hobbies/personal interests: Family, sports (wrestling, squash, rugby), painting, outdoor activities (skiing, hiking, sailing) and traveling
Yin Yiu, MD PGY5
Hometown: Houston, TexasUndergrad: Duke University, BS in biology
MD: Baylor College of Medicine
Interests/hobbies: Traveling and living with diverse communities around the world, scuba diving (certified by PADI as an open water diver in 2011), music (classically trained in piano) and avidly supporting Duke basketball
PGY4
Corey Cheresnick, MD PGY4
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergrad: University of Florida, BS in accounting
MD: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Hobbies/interests: Family, golf, CrossFit, fantasy baseball, reading, traveling, cooking
Jigar Sitapara, MD PGY4
Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania, BA in biological basis of behavior, health care management
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Playing guitar and snowboarding
Maria Koenigs, MD PGY4
Hometown: Springfield, MA
Undergrad: Bowdoin College, BA in biochemistry and Spanish)
MD: Yale University School of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: University of Kansas (Jayhawk) basketball, singing, skiing and baking
Scott Kramer, MD PGY4
Hometown: Midland, MI
Undergrad: Northwestern University, BS in communication sciences and disorders
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Singing, guitar, piano, soccer, rock climbing, running, basketball, golf and Christian church membership
PGY3
Alexander Rock, MD PGY3
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Undergrad: University of Utah
MD: The George Washington University
Hobbies/interests: Cycling, triathlons, skiing, hiking and camping
Jaron Densky, MD PGY3
Hometown: Morristown, TN
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science in chemistry, University of Tennessee
MD: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Playing pretty much every sport, fishing, kayaking, hiking, being outdoors
Jeffrey Straub, MD PGY3
Hometown: Prairie Village, KS
Undergrad: BS in biochemistry, Tulane University
MD: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Singing, piano, beatboxing, tennis, soccer, ping-pong, international cuisine, other languages/cultures, chess, card games, trivia
Tom Zhou, MD PGY3
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergrad: BA mathematical methods in the social sciences and economics, Northwestern University
MD: University of Minnesota
Hobbies/interests: Long-distance running, repairing cars, working on home improvement projects, collecting beer bottles and rooting for the Twins, Vikings and Bulls
PGY2
Chen Lin, MD PGY2
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Undergrad: University of Virginia
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Golf, tennis, biking, movies
Dustin Silverman, MD PGY2
Hometown: Topeka, KS
Undergrad School: Indiana University
MD: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Writing music, karate, cooking, movies, reading, family
Eric Mason, MD PGY2
Hometown: Powder Springs, GA
Undergrad School: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
MD: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Hobbies/interests: Mountain biking, snowboarding, live music, golf
Kevin Zhan, MD PGY2
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Undergrad: Virginia Tech: literature and biochemistry
MD: University of Virginia
Hobbies/interests: Reading, coffee cupping, photojournalism, NBA, other cultures/languages, violin, impersonations, research
PGY1
Akash Naik, MD PGY1
Hometown: South Carolina
Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
MD: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Hobbies/personal interests: Soccer, running, surfing, cycling, tennis, reading, listening to podcasts, backpacking and traveling
Lucy Shi, MD PGY1
Hometown: New York, New York
Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania
MD: Emory University School of Medicine
Hobbies/personal interests: Synchronized swimming, indoor gardening, photography, layout and graphic design, running, playing piano and traveling
Nora Ibrahim, MD PGY1
Hometown: Chicago, IllinoisUndergrad: University of Illinois
MD: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Hobbies/personal interests: Journalism, writing, running, charity work, learning languages, baking, international medical mission work
Rohan Khandalavala, MD PGY1
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Undergrad: Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
MD: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Hobbies/personal interests: Playing guitar, classical piano and violin, running, sports and music documentaries, college and professional basketball
Past Residents
2015 - 2017
2017
Benjamin Bush, MD
Azeem Kaka, MD
Kyle McMullen, MD
Daniel Strigenz, MD
2016
Candace Hrelec, MD
Stephen Nogan, MD
Hafiz Patwa, MD
Sanjeet Rangarajan, MD, M.Eng
2015
Troy Howard, MD
Winslo Idicula, MD
Leslie Kim, MD
Benjamin Tweel, MD
Benjamin Bush, MD
Azeem Kaka, MD
Kyle McMullen, MD
Daniel Strigenz, MD
2016
Candace Hrelec, MD
Stephen Nogan, MD
Hafiz Patwa, MD
Sanjeet Rangarajan, MD, M.Eng
2015
Troy Howard, MD
Winslo Idicula, MD
Leslie Kim, MD
Benjamin Tweel, MD
2012 - 2014
2014
Brian Boyce, MD
Lauren Cunningham, MD
Anna Marcinow, MD
2013
Sarah Bowe, MD
Michael Cipolla, MD
Stanley McClurg, MD
Patrick Walz, MD
2012
Tendy Chiang, MD
Matthew Garrett, MD
Michael Hubbell, MD
David Melon, MD
Brian Boyce, MD
Lauren Cunningham, MD
Anna Marcinow, MD
2013
Sarah Bowe, MD
Michael Cipolla, MD
Stanley McClurg, MD
Patrick Walz, MD
2012
Tendy Chiang, MD
Matthew Garrett, MD
Michael Hubbell, MD
David Melon, MD
2009 - 2011
2011
Agnes Hurtuk, MD
Laura Matrka, MD
Lawrence Robinson, Jr., MD
Andrew Tompkins, MD
2010
Jonathan Grischkan, MD
Ryan Hendricker, MD
Cherie Ryoo, MD
2009
Eugene Chio, MD
Alfred Fleming, Jr., MD
Kris Jatana, MD
Agnes Hurtuk, MD
Laura Matrka, MD
Lawrence Robinson, Jr., MD
Andrew Tompkins, MD
2010
Jonathan Grischkan, MD
Ryan Hendricker, MD
Cherie Ryoo, MD
2009
Eugene Chio, MD
Alfred Fleming, Jr., MD
Kris Jatana, MD
2006 - 2008
2008
Sumit Bapna, MD
Brad W. deSilva, MD
Jeff Rastatter, MD
2007
Brad Otto, MD
Omar Husein, MD
Nancy Butler, MD
2006
Minka L. Schofield, MD
Stephen P. Smith, Jr., MD
R. Mark Wiet, MD
Sumit Bapna, MD
Brad W. deSilva, MD
Jeff Rastatter, MD
2007
Brad Otto, MD
Omar Husein, MD
Nancy Butler, MD
2006
Minka L. Schofield, MD
Stephen P. Smith, Jr., MD
R. Mark Wiet, MD
2003 - 2005
2005
Charles A. Elmaraghy, MD
Thomas H. Hammond, MD
Scott G. Shipley, MD
2004
J. Christopher Davis, MD
Chad McCormick, MD
Leopold Yin, MD
2003
Dawn Griesen, MD
Todd Hobgood, MD
Shounan Yao, MD
Charles A. Elmaraghy, MD
Thomas H. Hammond, MD
Scott G. Shipley, MD
2004
J. Christopher Davis, MD
Chad McCormick, MD
Leopold Yin, MD
2003
Dawn Griesen, MD
Todd Hobgood, MD
Shounan Yao, MD
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Mark.Inman@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-293-3470
Fax: 614-293-7292
Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Eye and Ear Institute
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Columbus, OH 43212