Resident Profiles
Resident profiles:
Brenton Albracht, MD
2016 – University of Nebraska COM, Lincoln, NE
2011 – Athletic Training, University of Nebraska COM, Lincoln, NE
Where are you from/hometown: Columbus, Nebraska
What is it you enjoy about Texas Tech Orthopaedics?
I grew up in a small Midwestern town with parents who had blue-collar jobs. I’ve enjoyed
my previous “roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty” jobs which is what got
me into orthopedics. The residents in this program are technically good surgeons who
are great problem solvers when they leave Lubbock. I’m proud to have trained here.
Career Interest: Joint Reconstruction
Favorite thing to do in Lubbock: Woodworking and Dove Hunting
OR Playlist of choice: Texas Country or Led Zeppelin
Favorite post-call snack: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Christian Douthit, MD
2016 – General Surgery, Baylor COM, Houston, TX
2015 - Baylor, COM, Houston, TX
2011 - History, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Jessica McGraw, MD
2016 - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2011 - Biology/Chemistry, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
Ian Ratheal, MD
2015 - TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX
2011 - Biology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Dylan Homen, MD
2017 – TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX
2017 - Exercise & Sports Sciences, TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX
Where are you from/hometown: Lubbock
What is it you enjoy about Texas Tech Orthopaedics?
First and foremost, the group of residents here is extremely strong and we are a very
close knit and social group. We have a lot of fun and laughs at work spend a ton of
time together outside of work and have several annual bigger social events and I couldn’t
pick a better group to work with. We also get a very high case load with actual autonomy
in the OR without feeling like we lack supervision. We combine this with a serious
focus on education which has led to consistently high percentile case volume and high
percentile OITE scores, which is a rare combination. I would pick this program again
in a heartbeat.
Career Interest: Sports
Favorite thing to do in Lubbock: Golf, go out for food/drinks, fish, hunt. Good barbecue, fantastic margaritas.
OR Playlist of choice: 80s Rock or Hip-Hop
Favorite post-call snack: Doughnuts
Jon Cooper Wall, Jr., MD
2017 – Louisiana State University, SOM, New Orleans, LA
2013 – Biological Sciences, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Where are you from/hometown: Lake Charles, LA
What is it you enjoy about Texas Tech Orthopaedics?
Two main things: Surgical exposure/autonomy and resident comradery. We get early operative
experience with difficult traumatic and elective cases, and attendings are good at
giving you graduated autonomy as a surgeon. And while residency will be tough anywhere
you go, having a group of residents that are as supportive and friendly as ours makes
it much more enjoyable and bearable.
Career Interest: Pediatrics
Favorite thing to do in Lubbock: Golf
OR Playlist of choice: Creedence Clearwater Revival Pandora Station
Favorite post-call snack: Canes Chicken Fingers
Amanda Purcell, MD
2017 – TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX
2013 - Graduate Medical Sciences, TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX
2008 - Molecular Biology, Wayland Baptist University, Plano, TX
Dominic Campano, MD
2019 - General Surgery, University of Oklahoma HSC, Oklahoma City, OK
2018 – TTUHSC Paul L. Foster SOM, El Paso, TX
2013 - PreMed, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX
2009 - Finance, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX
Shahriar "Cy" Daneshfar, MD
2018 – TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX (MD/MBA)
2010 - Chemistry, TTUHSC, TX
Andrew Mikeska, DO
2018 – UTHSC/TCOM, Fort Worth, TX
2013 – Biology, Baylor, Waco, TX
Stephen Sierra, MD
2018 - UTMB, Galveston, TX
2013 - Kinesiology, Texas A&M, College Station, TX
Chris “Gerz” Gerzina, MD
2019 – TTUHSC Paul L. Foster SOM, El Paso, TX
2015 – Biochemistry, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Where are you from/hometown: Van Alstyne, Texas
What is it you enjoy about Texas Tech Orthopaedics?
I love the comradery of the residents here. My co-residents are truly some of my closest
friends. I also enjoy the graduated autotomy and patient ownership that is bestowed
upon us at a very early time in our Residency, both in and out of the operating room.
Career Interest: Trauma
Favorite thing to do in Lubbock: Golf
OR Playlist of choice: 90’s/2000’s rap, Audioslave, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite post-call snack: Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant
Alexis Rounds, MD
2019 - Keck SOM University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2012 - Kinesiology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Where are you from/hometown: Phoenix, AZ
What is it you enjoy about Texas Tech Orthopaedics?
I chose Texas Tech for the weather, family culture, early operative experience, strong
trauma foundation, and proximity to family. My favorite thing about this program is
the residents.
Career Interest: Sports, Pediatrics, Trauma
Favorite thing to do in Lubbock: Little Woodrow's and Golf
OR Playlist of choice: Feelin' Myself Radio
Favorite post-call snack: Flamin Hot Cheetos Limon
Bryant Flores, MD
2019 – University of New Mexico SOM, Albuquerque, NM
2012 - Biology/Spanish, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Caleb Gottlich, MD
2020 – Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, College Station, TX
2015 – Texas A&M, College Station, TX
Where are you from/hometown: Coppell, TX
What is it you enjoy about Texas Tech Orthopaedics?
Of all of the places I went I felt that I got along with the residents here better
than other places. Everyone seemed genuine, down to earth, and relatable. I also was
told from multiple other places that the residents coming out of here were operatively
some of the best. I wanted to gain the operative confidence while also working with
people who I enjoy being around.
Career Interest: Oncology and pediatrics
Favorite thing to do in Lubbock: Find new restaurants with my wife
OR Playlist of choice: Texas Country, Frank Sinatra, or the Beatles
Favorite post-call snack: Gummy bears
Jacqueline Van Gheem, MD
2020 - Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
2015 - Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Where are you from/hometown: Wrightstown, WI
What is it you enjoy about Texas Tech Orthopaedics?
During my visiting rotation I felt comfortable with the residents and faculty. The
program is like a large family and everyone looks out for each other. The faculty
take the time in the OR to make sure the residents are ready to operate independently.
All other staff members are also very helpful and made me feel comfortable and like
I was at home during my rotation.
Career Interest: undecided
Favorite thing to do in Lubbock: Check out the local breweries and restaurants. I also enjoy going to the multiple
small lakes in and around Lubbock.
OR Playlist of choice: Beast Mode
Favorite post-call snack: String Cheese
John Chappa, Jr., MD
2019 – TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX
2015 - Medical Science, University of North Texas HSC, Ft Worth, TX
2014 – Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
John Fisher, MD
2020 – TTUHSC, Lubbock, TX
2018 – Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business, Lubbock, TX (MBA)
Kaitlin Rush, DO
2020 - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
2015 - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Matthew Blue, MD
Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Medical School: University of Kansas, SOM, Kansas City, KS
Undergrad: Witchita State, Wichita, KS
Kevin West, MD
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL
Medical School: University of North Texas HSC, Fort Worth, TX
Undergrad: Texas A&M, College Station, TX
2018-19
- Jacob Murphree, MD - Trauma, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Eric Wait, MD - Ortho Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Travis Winston, MD - Ortho Pediatrics, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
2017-18
- Ali Ashraf, MD - Sports Medicine, NY/Sports Medicine Clinic of North Texas,
Dallas, TX - Thomas Githens, DO - Trauma, Stanford, CA/Saint Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, CO
- Craig Winkler, MD - Adult Recon, Jackson, MS/Texas Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, The Woodlands, TX
2016-17
- Samuel Strebel, MD - Adult Recon, Baltimore, MD/Tri-City Orthopaedics, Kennewick, WA
- Jaime Villarreal, MD - Spine, Plano, TX/Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg, TX
- Adam Wooldridge, MD - Oncology, Gainesville, FL/Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
2015-16
- Cody Beaver, MD - Ortho Pediatrics, Nashville, TN/Texas Tech Physicians, Lubbock, TX
- Kathlyn Drexler, MD - Hand, Dallas, TX/Avera, Sioux Falls, SD
- Dustin Moore, MD - Private Practice, Legacy Bone & Joint Orthopaedics, Austin, TX
2014-15
- Jessie Dickens, MD - Sports Medicine, Zephyr Cove, NV/West Texas Orthopaedics, Midland, TX
- Stephen Flores, MD - Sports Medicine, Phoenix, AZ/Covenant Medical Group,
Lubbock, TX - Jordan Simpson, MD - Adult Recon, Houston, TX/Texas Tech Physicians, Lubbock, TX
2013-14
- Clint Beicker, MD - Sports Medicine, Greenville, SC/Texas Hill Country Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Fredericksburg, TX
- Blake Clifton, MD - Sports Medicine, Albuquerque, NM/Alpine Orthopaedics,
Gunnison, CO - John Roaten, MD - Ortho Pediatrics, Memphis, TN/Cook Children's Medical Center, Ft. Worth, TX
2012-13
- Joseph Bergman, MD - Adult Recon, Salt Lake City, UT/Flathead Orthopaedics,
Kalispell, MT - Todd Bradshaw, MD - Sports Medicine, Albuquerque, NM/Amarillo Bone & Joint, Amarillo, TX
- Jeremy Saller, MD - Ortho Pediatrics, Wilmington, DE/Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter, Norfolk, VA