General Surgery Residents & Alumni
Our residents learn in a collaborative and supportive learning environment to enable them to practice in any environment.
Meet our 2023-24 residents
Physicians from around the country join Gundersen to pursue education and excellence.
PGY-1
Anna Kaldjian, MD
Medical school: University of Iowa
James Myall, MD
Medical school: Loyola University
Siobhan O’Dell, MD
Medical school: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Spencer Treu, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin
PGY-2
Leah Reierson, MD
Medical school: University of Iowa
Kevin Beine, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin
Hunter Cameron, MD
Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin
Abby Wilmer, MD
Medical school: University of North Dakota
PGY-3
Mattalynn Chavez-Navin, MD
Medical school: University of New Mexico
Andrew Edsall, MD
Medical school: Oregon Health and Science University
Alexandra Halbach, DO
Medical school: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Russell Herberg, MD
Medical school: Rush Medical College
PGY-4
Pedro Abdala, MD
Medical school: Oregon Health Sciences University
Bonnie Holley, MD
Medical school: University of South Alabama
Jessica Schweigert, MD
Medical school: University of North Dakota
PGY-5
Riley Grogan, MD
Medical school: University of Washington
Keaton Joppru, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Samuel Klinker, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota
May Leng Tai, MD
Medical school: Perdana University
Alumni & practice locations
Our General Surgery Residency graduates go on to improve the lives of patients, families and communities.
2023 alumni
Bronson Bomkamp, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Practice: Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville, Wis.
Rachel Seiler, MBBS, MPH
Medical school: University of Queensland
Practice: HealthPartners, Stillwater, Minn.
2022 alumni
Richard Cutts, MD
Medical school: Emory University
Practice: Davenport, Iowa
Faraz Khan, MD
Medical school: Albany Medical College
Practice: Davenport, Iowa
Alyssa Welch, MD
Medical school: Indiana University
Practice: Lafayette, Ind.
2021 alumni
Lisa Havel, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University
Practice: Silverton, Ore.
Nolan Rudder, DO
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowship: Medical College of WI - Critical Care
Colby Seegmiller, DO
Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Practice: Neenah, Wis.
2020 alumni
Brendon M. Esquibel, MD
Medical School: Brown University
Practice: La Crosse, Wis.
David M. Fedor, MD
Medical School: The University of Pennsylvania
Practice: Virginia, Minn.
Jessica M. Rasmussen, MD
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Practice: Albuquerque, N.M.
2019 alumni
Humera F. Ahmad, MD
Medical school: University of Nebraska
Practice: Green Bay, Wis.
Laura A. Hill, MD
Medical school: University of South Dakota
Practice: Green Bay, Wis.
2018 alumni
Wesley R. Badger, MD
Medical school: University of Louisville
Practice: Spearfish, S.D.
Nicholas E. Coorough, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Practice: Green Bay, Wis.
Ryan S. Watson, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Practice: Virginia, Minn.
Why Gundersen
Call La Crosse Home
We have it all in La Crosse, Wis. Our vibrant city and region support your dream lifestyle with a welcoming community, culture and outdoor adventure.
Housing
Steps from our flagship medical center in La Crosse, our housing options allow you to enjoy the company of your family and the comradery of your colleagues.
Prioritizing Your Wellness
As you learn how to become the clinician you aspire to be, we’ll provide space to prioritize your mind and body wellness, and reach the work-life balance you need.