Current Residents - Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program

Hometown: El Centro, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: The University of Queensland - Ochsner Clinical School
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided! Currently deciding between pursuing a fellowship or becoming a generalist
Personal interests: Traveling, doing yoga and pilates, kayaking, cooking, baking, and trying new brunch spots

Angela.conway@ochsner.org

Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Post-graduate Plans: OB/GYN generalist
Personal interests: Wine & charcuterie boards, Netflix binge watching, traveling, cooking & listening to Bad Bunny

Valeria.mantilla@ochsner.org​

Hometown: Roslyn, NY / Miami, FL
Undergraduate: Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT)
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Miami, FL)
Post-graduate Plans: Ob/Gyn generalist
Personal interests: Cooking/eating, hiking, rock climbing, traveling, yoga, hand-embroidery, cuddling with my pup Riley!

Emily.singer@ochsner.org

Hometown: Madison, AL
Undergraduate: UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine (go blazers)
Post-graduate Plans: Academic generalist or MFM fellowship
Personal interests: Running, baking, craft beer, and true crime podcasts

Lakshmi.subramani@ochsner.org​

Hometown: St. Thomas, USVI
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Post-graduate Plans: Generalist
Personal interests: Event planning, watching reality tv, traveling, shopping, self care :), spending time with family and friends

Lenisha.williams@ochsner.org

Hometown: Darien, IL/Vancouver, Canada
Undergraduate: University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner Clinical School
Post-graduate Plans: Academic Medicine or MFM Fellowship. Mainly interested in medical student education, representation in medicine, and global health.
Personal interests: Spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling, dancing to Bhangra/Bollywood music, and trying new restaurants!

harsheen.chawla@ochsner.org

Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Undergraduate: University of Southern Mississippi
Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided! Considering private practice and pursuing fellowship in Gyn Onc
Personal interests: game nights, spin classes, baking, reading, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family

caroline.degraw@ochsner.org

Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: George Washington University
Post-graduate Plans: Unsure between Academic Generalist or doing a Fellowship
Personal interests: Hot yoga, cooking, trying NOLA restaurants, workout classes, and good wine

andrea.neiragesteira@ochsner.org

Hometown: Wichita Falls, Texas
Undergraduate: LSU
Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport
Post-graduate Plans: I would love to specialize, but I’m undecided what field
Personal interests: hanging out with friends and family, running, country music, and true crime podcasts

maggie.ross@ochsner.org

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Undergraduate: University of Colorado at Boulder
Graduate: Columbia University, Teacher’s College
Medical School: University of Queensland
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided
Personal interests: woodworking, pickle ball, cooking, swimming, running, hunting, fishing

charles.sisk@ochsner.org

Hometown: Buford, Georgia
Undergraduate: University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!)
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided! Considering academic generalist or pursing fellowship
Personal interests: cooking, baking, exploring new restaurants, Taylor Swift, watching Bravo shows, and cheering on the Dawgs!

allison.walls@ochsner.org

Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Undergraduate: Sewanee: The University of the South
Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Post-graduate Plans: Still undecided, but currently interested in Gynecology Oncology
Personal interests: yoga, stained glass soldering, paddle boarding, reading, running, backpacking/camping, and climbing!

Hometown: NY, NY
Undergraduate: Oberlin College
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner Clinical School
Post-graduate Plans: undecided but very interested in reproductive justice and high risk pregnancy!
Personal interests: painting, dance workouts, being in Sweden, dachshunds and eating Mexican food.

Hometown: Miami, Fl
Undergraduate: Florida State University
Medical School: Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)
Post-graduate Plans: Still undecided! Interested in REI
Personal interests: dancing, watching reality tv, exercise, yoga, reading, trying new restaurants, extreme outdoor sports and being outdoors :)

Hometown: Granby, CT
Undergraduate: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner Clinical School
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided! Potentially generalist or pursuing MFM fellowship
Personal interests: hiking, volleyball, rollerblading, comedy shows, record stores, Indian buffets

Hometown: Berkeley, CA
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Graduate: Keck Graduate Institute, Master of Business and Science
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner Clinical School
Post-graduate Plans: Still undecided! Interested in Complex Family Planning
Personal interests: camping, soccer, flower arranging, reading, surfing, long shops at Trader Joe’s

Hometown: Natchitoches, LA
Undergraduate: Centenary College of Louisiana
Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided! Potentially academic or private practice generalist but have interests in MFM, REI, and global health
Personal interests: gardening, traveling, cooking, game nights, arts and crafts, true crime, and hanging out with my cat

Hometown: Mandeville, LA
Undergraduate: Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!)
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner Clinical School
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided! Trying to keep an open mind at this point
Personal interests: Pilates, trying new restaurants, traveling, and any and all activities involving my dog, Roux!

v-vibadeaux@ochsner.org

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate: Louisiana State University Baton Rouge
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided! Thinking possibly generalist, but open to exploring other fellowships!
Personal interests: baking, trying new restaurants, watching reality TV and any movie, hanging with my parents

Kamryn.Jones@ochsner.org

Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate: Wake Forest University
Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
Post-graduate Plans: Still deciding! I feel so lucky to be in a place that supports all kinds of career paths and to be surrounded by faculty with such diverse experience and wisdom to help me figure it out. Particular interests include maternal mortality, health disparities, and comprehensive care for all our patient populations.
Personal interests: I love hanging out with my dog (and all my co-residents' pets), going to different restaurants, and hanging out with all the residents. I've also loved exploring New Orleans! This city has exceeded all expectations, and between the food, the music, and the people, this place is already starting to feel like home.

Sarah.Neely@ochsner.org

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Post-graduate Plans: Undecided on pursuing fellowship, would like to be involved with public health and advocacy!
Personal interests: Yoga, playing tennis, running, traveling, being outdoors, ceramics, exploring new restaurants

Sarah.Neely@ochsner.org

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Undergraduate: Louisiana State University
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport
Post-graduate Plans: Generalist
Personal interests: Spending time with family and friends, anything involving my golden retriever Murphy, baking, fresh flowers, painting, arts and crafts

Abigail.Green@ochsner.org

Hometown: Clive, Iowa
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Post-graduate Plans: Verdict is still out on this. I will say right now, I lean gynecology over obstetrics.
Personal interests: Hosting friends for family dinners, thrifting through local Goodwills, and spending time on a lake or at the dog park [with a good book].

Alexandra.Weresh@ochsner.org