Current Residents - General Surgery

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA / Richmond, VA
Education: Undergrad = Virginia Tech, major in biological sciences, minor in medicine and society. Graduate school = West Virginia University School of Medicine
Area of interest: General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Why CAMC: Performed clinical rotations in medical school at CAMC and really enjoyed the staff and residency program. Also preferred a Hybrid style program without dedicated research years.
Hobbies: Sports, gym/exercise, video games
About me: Born in Pittsburgh but grew up in Richmond, so grew up a diehard Pittsburgh sports fan. Ended up in undergrad at Virginia Tech and decided to pursue a degree in Medicine, which I completed at WVU. Somehow juggling supporting Pitt/VT/WVU, who are all rivals!

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Bloomington Indiana
Education: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, BS, Emory University; Doctorate of Medicine, MD, Indiana University
Area of interest: General Surgery, Plastics, Breast
Why CAMC: Early operative experience, personal relationship with attendings
Hobbies: Piano, soccer, snowboarding
About me: Hello, I’m Fuad, a 1st generation Lebanese American with a strong tradition of surgeons in the family. In my free time I like watching with Reds, over feeding my aquarium fish, and spending too much time on Netflix.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Barranquilla, Colombia
Education: Microbiology and molecular biology, University of Central Florida (UCF) Orlando, FL; Medical School = LMU-DCOM, TN
Area of Interest: General Surgery
Why CAMC?: Friendliest most welcoming program
Hobbies: Soccer, cars
About me: Born and raised in Colombia, Florida boy at heart. I love hanging out and social events. I have a cat but love dogs as well.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Moline, IL
Education: Undergraduate = University of Pittsburgh - BS - Neuroscience, History and Philosophy of Science (2015); Medical School = Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - MD - (2020); Graduate School = Northwestern University - MA - Medical Humanities and Bioethics (2020)
Area of interest: General Surgery
Why CAMC: CAMC offers the rare combination of early operative exposure with longitudinal development of autonomy that remains well-supported by its academic affiliation with WVU Medicine, which ultimately provides an ideal environment for development of both strong general surgeons and fellowship bound trainees.
Hobbies: Running, Swimming, Soccer.
About me: I grew up in an Illinois city along the Mississippi River, where I developed a love of running, swimming, and spending summers detasseling corn in the surrounding farms. In Pittsburgh, I grew to love learning the sciences alongside the philosophy of how one can come to understand science, a pursuit I continued in medical school as I studied bioethics and the medical humanities alongside my medical studies. I found General Surgery to be at the perfect intersection of general medical knowledge, surgical knowledge with the ability to directly intervene and cure, and the nidus for a unique and special doctor-patient relationship. I love listening to all genres of music (but am partial to alternative rock), I enjoy competition in all forms, whether it's a board game or a pick-up game of soccer, and I'm always up for a trip to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Area of Interest: Thoracic Surgery
Why CAMC: CAMC has created an exceptional environment for residents to evolve into highly skilled and professional surgeons. Moreover, CAMC is renowned for its incredible team dynamic and support, making it a fantastic place to work.
About me: Following my graduation from medical school in Kyiv, Ukraine, I was accepted as a postdoctoral fellow at John Hopkins Hospital, Fetal Medicine Division. This experience proved to be transformative, providing me with the valuable knowledge in the fields of immuno-oncology and basic science. Driven by a desire to further my knowledge in General Surgery, I completed two preliminary years in General Surgery at John Hopkins Hospital. It was during this time that I discovered my true passion is thoracic surgery. Motivated by this, I dedicated my research year to Thoracic Surgery clinical research.
During my free time, I love practicing yoga, exercising in the gym, salsa dancing or hiking. Furthermore, my current area of interest lies in leadership and its role in surgical education. Recognizing the significance of effective leadership in shaping the future of surgical practice, I am actively exploring this domain and seeking opportunities to contribute to the advancement of surgical education. 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Glen Allen, VA
Education: Undergraduate = Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise Bachelor in science, Virginia Tech; Medical School = Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Area of Interest: Colorectal surgery
Why CAMC: Lots of operative experience. I love the mountains and the outdoors.
Hobbies: Snowboarding
About Me: Outside of medicine, I enjoy working out and being outdoors. After work, you can find me walking or running on the boulevard or at the gym. During undergrad, I ran on Virginia Tech's track and field team and cross-country team. Family is very important to me. I have two sisters and a dog name Gypsy. Since moving to Charleston, I love taking weekend trips around Appalachia.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
Education: Undergraduate = West Virginia University, Exercise Physiology - BS; Medical School = West Virginia University - MD
Area of Interest: General Surgery
Why CAMC: The culture here at CAMC is unrivaled. There is a true comradery between all residents and faculty. This, in combination with great education and early operative experience, makes CAMC an incredible place to train.
Hobbies: Golfing, hunting, fishing
About Me: I’m a WV native who loves the state and all it has to offer. I’m excited to have the opportunity to train here, and support the communities I grew up in. I love spending time outdoors, either with family or friends, and always ready for a new adventure.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Glendora, Mississippi
Education: University of Mississippi - Bachelor of Science in Biology; University of Mississippi Medical Center - Master of Science; William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Area of interest: General Surgery and Robotics
Why CAMC: I could tell that the faculty were down to earth people.  We have large volumes and plenty of Robotic experience.
Hobbies: Smoking BBQ, Pug Racing, Entertaining my kids
About me: I am a father to one wild son and a new baby girl. I've been with my college sweetheart for almost a decade now. We explore West Virginia in our free time. We are from Mississippi and enjoy everything Ole Miss Rebels. When not at the hospital, you can find me on the grill cooking for our family and friends.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Huntington, WV
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Alderson Broaddus University; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Area of Interest: General and Bariatric Surgery
Why CAMC: I wanted to be trained in treating the people of Appalachia, because these are the folks I intend on taking care of for the rest of my career.
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, National Parks and spending time with my wife and my dog.
About me: I am a first-year General Surgery resident at CAMC. I was born and raised in West Virginia and attended Alderson Broaddus University where I played football, and continued onto The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. When I'm not at the hospital you can find me hunting, fishing, or traveling with my wife, Caroline and our lab, Nelli.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Winchester, KY
Education: Undergraduate = Eastern Kentucky University - BS - Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry - (2018); Medical School = LMU-DCOM - DO -  (2022)
Area of interest: Undecided
Why CAMC: You get the best of both worlds. You get early and high-volume operative experience like you would at a community program, but also the academic experience with WVU. It also just felt like home. After my interview, I knew this is where I wanted to be.
Hobbies: Hunting, golfing, and watching UK sports.
About me: Just an average guy with an average life, but an above average ability to replace electrolytes.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Lemoore, CA
Education: BS zoology from the University of California Santa Barbara; D.O from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Area of interest: General Surgery
Why CAMC: It is an excellent environment for learning.  The attendings and residents are all friendly.  The program offers tons of early operative experience. 
Hobbies: Swimming, fishing hunting, scuba diving, hiking, video games
About me: My name is Nathan Fravor and I grew up in Lemoore, CA. My first interest in medicine began when I was in high school. This only grew through college and I decided to pursue a career in medicine. Towards the end of my first clinical year in medical school, I had my first experience in general surgery. I fell in love with the specialty and hope to one day practice as a rural general surgeon.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Morgantown, WV
Education: West Virginia University, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Area of Interest: Rural general surgery (for now)
Why CAMC?: I wanted a busy program that would give me the best education possible while still being able to be in a place that is close knit and feels like home
Hobbies: Camping, backpacking, hiking, working out, music, WVU sports
About me: Raised in West Virginia, my end goal is to practice in this state as a general surgeon.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: LaFayette, GA
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Covenant College, Lookout Mountain GA
Area of Interest: General Surgery
Why CAMC: Provides the ideal balance of both community operative experience and academic and research opportunities and support.
About me: Growing up in Georgia, I developed a love for the outdoors. I especially enjoy kayaking and camping with my family. I have three young children so most of my activities outside residency involve coming up with family fun. My wife is Peruvian, so we love to eat and make as great food as we can. Much of our time is invested in food searching and outdoor adventures. We are excited to explore West Virginia together, which is a new frontier for us. 
 

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Undergrad: Arizona State University - Biochemistry BS, Kinesiology BS
Area of Interest: Trauma Critical Care, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery
Why CAMC: Great camaraderie and culture amongst residents and faculty. Early operative and high-volume experience with lots of academic opportunities with WVU. Great location for hiking and outdoor activities. 
Hobbies: College sports, videogames, coffee, Lord of the Rings
About me: Grew up in the Midwest and went to college in Arizona. In my free time, I'll be spending my time with my Australian Shepard, watching sports, at the gym or watching Lord of the Rings or Braveheart for the 500th time. 

Hometown: Oakville, ON
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Area of Interest: General Surgery
Why CAMC: You will work with some of the friendliest people at CAMC, from staff to residents, they really make you feel like family. CAMC also provides a comprehensive training curriculum, with early operative exposure which offers an unmatched educational experience in almost every area of General Surgery. The program fosters a culture of collaboration, compassion, and a wide range of technical skills, ensuring that every surgeon-in-training becomes a well-rounded professional. 
Hobbies: Piano, ultimate frisbee, movies
About me: I was born in Egypt, but grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. I spent a majority of my life in Ireland enjoying the lovely culture and amazing countryside's. I think surgery is one of the coolest jobs in the world and General Surgery offers the perfect blend of complexity, variety and medical knowledge. I love cooking a good meal or going out to eat, still trying to discover the best food in Charleston! 

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Brownton, WV
Undergraduate: Alderson Broaddus University, Philippi, WV
Area of Interest: Rural Surgery 
Why CAMC: The learning environment and early operating opportunities are second to none here at CAMC. There is a clear mission to not only train excellent surgeons, but also great doctors. CAMC is a close-knit program that I had not encountered in many other places on the interview trail, which is what ultimately caused me to want to train here. 
About me: Born and raised in West Virginia, I stayed for my undergraduate and medical school education, and I am thankful for the opportunity to help the population and area that I know and love. I'm a diehard WVU sports fan. In my free time, I always love taking the time to hang out with friends and family doing anything from playing basketball to playing video games. 

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Raceland, KY
Undergraduate: Marshall University - Bachelors of Science with Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry (2017)
Graduate School: Marshall University - MS - Biomedical Sciences (2019)
Area of Interest: Acute Care Surgery, Trauma
Why CAMC: CAMC is truly the perfect definition of what a hybrid program is about. You get the early operative experience and autonomy of a community center and the research opportunities of an academic center. I rotated here as a medical student and was in awe of the relationship between the residents and attendings. Everyone here is truly a family that strives to see each other grow individually and collectively as a group. The patient population here is also one of the vast pathology, providing the optima environment for surgeons to grow in a holistic approach treating patients medicinally and surgically. It is the best of both worlds at CAMC.  
About me: I grew up in the small town of Raceland, KY. I always thought growing up I would either play for the Cincinnati Reds or pursue medicine and become a physician. Needless to say, the nerd in me won that battle when the man that taught me how to throw my first curveball passes away from pancreatic cancer, my grandfather, Jack. It was also thought this connection and witnessing my first whipple that I knew that my future was set out to be a surgeon, to make a difference. My goal is to be able to provide the best all-around care as possible, both medicinally and surgically and become a "Jack of all trades." Despite the years that have gone by, I'm truly a kid at heart where you can still catch me playing Pokémon to reciting SpongeBob quotes. Outside of work you can easily find me out on a run or a the gym, where I have spent the last several years before residency as a weight loss coach as well as a bodybuilding coach. I'm a big fanatic of music. Whether I'm listening to any form of rock or Christian music or even simply jamming out on the drum set or piano. Finally, I will always have a soft spot for any puppy I see. 

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Area of Interest: Thoracic, Vascular, or Community General Surgery
Why CAMC: CAMC provides both a high operative volume with a heavy emphasis on early operative exposure coupled with a commitment to academics. I knew this program would be able to train me to be an excellent general surgeon capable of managing complicated patients and foster confidence and competence in surgical technique. Additionally, the faculty is committed to education and provides ample opportunities for scholarly activity. 
About me: Outside of work, I enjoy spending time fishing, hunting, playing my guitar and spending time with my beautiful wife. 

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Area of Interest: General Surgery/Rural Surgery
Why CAMC: I was looking for a program with broad exposure and early operative experiences. Through the interview process, I was sold on the genuine camaraderie I witnessed from those within the program. I wanted a place that could give me the best opportunity to enter directly into practice or continue on to fellowship. With the operative exposure and mentorship at CAMC, I knew it was the perfect place for me. I can safely say it is exactly as advertised. 
About Me: I enjoy any opportunity to get outdoors. Whether it's hiking, golfing, fishing or walking my dog, Benny, that's where I like to spend my free time. I am also a passionate fan of collegiate and professional sports. As a Sooner fan and Oklahoma State graduate, I have learned to cheer quieter in the great state of West Virginia! 

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Hurricane, WV
Area of Interest: Keeping an open mind, but Colorectal or MIS for now
Why CAMC: CAMC grabbed my attention for the broad range of pathology and the extensive medical and operative experiences the residents are exposed to. The tight-knit community of surgical staff and residents and the affordable cost of living were big bonuses. 
About me: I was born and raised in West Virginia. I did my undergraduate studies at West Virginia University and went to medical school at Marshall University. I fell in love with General Surgery because of the wide range of capabilities and large skill set that comes with the training. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé, cooking and fermenting, hiking, fishing and spending time with my three cats. 

Hometown: Johnstown, OH
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Area of Interest: General Surgery
Why CAMC: At CAMC, you'll meet the nicest people that create a supportive environment that is ideal for learning. I am excited to continue my training here with the wide variety of pathology and presentations that come to CAMC. The combination of the supportive environment and diverse population make this a great place to be a resident. 
About me: I grew up in a small town in Ohio outside of Columbus. I enjoy most outdoor activities like white water rafting, hiking, running and kayaking. Needless to say, I am at home in Charleston. General Surgery has a great variety of operations and required skill sets that keep everyday interesting. 

Hometown: Turtle Creek, WV 
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Area of Interest: Acute Care Surgery, Trauma and General Surgery
Why CAMC: Early and broad operative experience, amazing culture, the comradery between residents and faculty and the location. 
About me: I was born and raised in West Virginia. I am very excited to train near my hometown and give back to the people of my home state. If I'm not at work, I'm probably reading, outdoors, watching movies, spending time with my fiancé or getting into some kind of craziness with my puppy. 

Hometown: Savannah, GA
Area of Interest: Broad-based general surgery, trauma and thoracic
Why CAMC: I wanted to train here because I want to be a general surgeon who is competent and technically skilled in the OR and ready to practice on my own at the end of my residency. Of the four sub-I's I did in my fourth year of medical school, the residents here were by far the most skilled in the OR. 
About me: I'm a US Marine. I love to surf, and I have several amazing nieces and nephews.

Hometown: Bandung, Indonesia
Pronouns: She/Her
Area of Interest: Undecided, general surgery
Why CAMC: At CAMC, we're not only trained to become great surgeons by handling a wide variety of general and complex cases, but we also gain valuable experience caring for patients with complex medical histories. The patient population here provides us with rich learning opportunities that help us grow as well-rounded clinicians. Additionally, Charleston is home for me. With hospitals less than 10 minutes away and no traffic, commuting is easy and stress-free. CAMC provides excellent surgical training in a community that's both safe and comfortable to live in.
About me: In my free time, I love spending quality moments with my husband, whether we're obsessing over sushi, savoring fresh mangoes or exploring the scenic beauty of rural West Virginia on our bikes. And as for my pets—they're definitely cooler than yours! In fact, you can find one of their portraits proudly hanging in the hospital. When it comes to food, I'm convinced that Indomie reigns supreme as the best instant noodle out there, and nothing compares to a comforting bowl of soto ayam or rawon.