Residency Profiles

PGY5

Anthony Gavalas, M.D.r
Anthony Gavalas, M.D.

Hometown: North Augusta, South Carolina
Undergrad: Francis Marion University
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
Favorite thing about El Paso: All the outdoor activities and great weather.
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, working out, off-roading.

Jeffrey Jones, M.D.
Jeffrey Jones, M.D.

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Undergrad: University of Louisville
Medical School: University of Louisville
Favorite thing about El Paso: The people are friendly.
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, car/home maintenance, and precision rifle shooting.

James Jordan, M.D.
James Jordan, M.D.

Hometown: Smyrna, Tennessee
Undergrad: Tennessee Technological University
Medical School: East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: The blend of cultures, great food, and all of the nice people I have
been fortunate enough to meet so far.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wife and son and our two dogs, Alabama football,
weightlifting.

Logan Kenney, M.D.
Logan Kenney, M.D.

Hometown: State College, Pennsylvania
Undergrad: Penn State University
Medical School: Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: Warm weather and outdoor activities.
Hobbies/Interests: Sports, hiking, climbing, movies.

Cole Patrick, M.D.
Cole Patrick, M.D.

Hometown: Lawton, Oklahoma
Undergrad: United States Military Academy
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: The mountains.
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, rock-climbing, building, and family.

 

PGY4

Aaron J. Folsom, M.D., PGY-1
Aaron J. Folsom, M.D.

Hometown: Warren, Michigan
Undergrad: United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MarylandMedicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: Outdoor recreation.
Hobbies/Interests: Backpacking, hiking, scuba diving, emergency preparedness.

Cole Johnson, M.D., PGY-1
Cole Johnson, M.D.

Hometown: Shelbyville, Indiana
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: Sunshine and Mexican food.
Hobbies/Interests: Grilling, playing board games, golfing and kayaking.

Franklin Powlan, M.D., PGY-1
Franklin Powlan, M.D.

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Undergrad: University of Colorado – Boulder, Boulder, Colorado
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: Sunshine and cost of living.
Hobbies/Interests: Staying physically active by going to the gym, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. Trying new local restaurants and unique cuisines. Spending time with my significant other, our dog, and friends.

Kayleigh Renfro, M.D., PGY-1
Kayleigh Renfro, M.D.

Hometown: Carrollton, Texas
Undergrad: Newman University, Wichita, Kansas
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas
Favorite thing about El Paso: I love all the good restaurants and how friendly everyone is here.
Hobbies/Interests: Ultimate Frisbee, Concerts, Cooking and Grilling: My personal favorites are gumbo and my signature kabobs.

Reid Tompkins, M.D., PGY-1
Reid Tompkins, M.D.

Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
Undergrad: Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas
Medical School: Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, Texas
Favorite thing about El Paso: Outdoor recreation.
Hobbies/Interests: Wakeboarding, sports, reading, exercising, golf, spending time with wife.

 

PGY3

Christopher Bacak, M.D.
Christopher Bacak, M.D.

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Undergrad: The University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: The Franklin Mountains and opportunities to hike. Everyone in the city is so incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Hobbies/Interests: I'm a proud dog owner, enjoy hiking, traveling and exploring local restaurants.

Josh Hansen, M.D.
Josh Hansen, M.D.

Hometown:Pocatello, Idaho
Undergrad: Utah State University
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Favorite thing about El Paso: The sense of community.
Hobbies/Interests: I love to spend time with my kids and dog. Our favorite things to do are to go to the gym, spend time outdoors, and watch movies.

Marc Nicholes, M.D.
Marc Nicholes, D.O.

Hometown: Medford, Oregon
Undergrad: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott Campus
Medical School: University of Incarnate Word School of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: The 300+ sunny days every year. The food and scenery of the Southwest.
Hobbies/Interests: Taking my wife and kids exploring and hunting in the mountains of Texas and Southern New Mexico. Jiu jitsu, any sport with a ball, and working on my cabin.

Alexis Sandler, M.D.
Alexis Sandler, M.D.

Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa
Undergrad: George Washington University
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: The mountains and desert.
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting/CrossFit, trail running, nonfiction, smoking fish.

Annette Yoon, M.D.
Annette Yoon, M.D.

Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
Undergrad: United States Military Academy
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Favorite thing about El Paso: The land of trauma, tacos, and tequila. What’s not to love.
Hobbies/Interests: Lifting, concerts, wakeboarding, breweries/wineries.

 

PGY2

David Fogg, M.D.
David Fogg, M.D.

Hometown: Edina, Minnesota.
Undergrad: Georgia Tech.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh.
Favorite thing about El Paso: Hiking.
Hobbies/Interests: Running.

John McNamara, M.D.
John McNamara, M.D.

Hometown: Morristown, New Jersey.
Undergrad: Boston College.
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Favorite thing about El Paso: The food. 
Hobbies/Interests: Working out, recreational softball, traveling, and the New York Giants

Mohamad “Max” Pourghaed, M.D.
Mohamad “Max” Pourghaed, M.D.

Hometown: Houston, Texas.
Undergrad: The University of Texas at Austin.
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock.
Favorite thing about El Paso: Franklin Mountains, abuelitas' tacos al pastor, and the warm culture.
Hobbies/Interests: Houston and Longhorn sports, weight lifting, stock market investing, Catan/poker/chess, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Natasha Simske, M.D.
Natasha Simske, M.D.

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio.
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin.
Favorite thing about El Paso: The mountains!  
Hobbies/Interests: Running, hiking, oil painting, piano, harassing my cat Toby, and not weightlifting.

Amy Thompson, M.D.
Amy Thompson, M.D.

Hometown: Macungie, Pennsylvania.
Undergrad:  United States Military Academy.
Medical School:  Penn State College of Medicine.
Favorite thing about El Paso: Mountains and sun.
Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing and baking sourdough bread.

 

PGY1

Brandon Chung, D.O.
Brandon Chung, D.O.

Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Undergrad: University of Texas at El Paso
Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: It’s home, and nothing beats the people, enchiladas and sunshine.
Hobbies/Interests: Shredding the gnar, snatching ankles, and eating unhealthy amounts of food.

William McClelland, M.D.
William McClelland, M.D.

Hometown: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
Undergrad: University of New Hampshire
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: The mountains and the low cost of living.
Hobbies/Interests: Jiu Jitsu, lifting, hiking, golfing, and snowboarding.

Donielle Miller-Hesse, D.O.
Donielle Miller-Hesse, D.O.

Hometown: Jefferson, Oregon
Undergrad: Oregon State University 
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest 
Favorite thing about El Paso: The food and the sunsets. 
Hobbies/Interests: Horses/rodeo, hiking, working out, dancing, and reading. 

Micah Ngatuvai, M.D.
Micah Ngatuvai, M.D.

Hometown: Orem, Utah
Undergrad: Southern Utah University 
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 
Favorite thing about El Paso: The people.
Hobbies/Interests: Football, wrestling, video/board games, and eating. 

John Sbarbaro, D.O.
John Sbarbaro, D.O.

Hometown: Lakewood, Colorado
Undergrad: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about El Paso: The Franklin Mountains, Chihuahuas, and the food.
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.