Our residents come from medical schools around the U.S. and outside the country. Learn about their backgrounds and interests outside of the residency.

Class of 2026

	Austin Chen, M.D. Hometown: Cupertino, CA Undergraduate/medical school: Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Professional interests: Microsurgery, breast reconstruction, general reconstruction, and facial aesthetics. Research interests include outcomes, big data, and technology in plastic surgery. Hobbies: Traveling, sports (basketball, soccer, swimming), cooking, investing/trading, and tv/movies
	Lucas Kreutz Rodrigues, M.D. Hometown: Santa Maria, Brazil Medical school: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Professional interests: General reconstruction, microsurgery, and facial surgery. My research interests are general reconstruction procedures, including pedicled, and free flaps. Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing soccer
	Eugene Zheng, M.D. Hometown: Cold Spring, MN Undergraduate: Dartmouth College Medical school: University of Minnesota Professional interests: Craniofacial, microsurgery, and global surgery Hobbies: Ice hockey, playing soccer, lake life, Broadway musicals, playing piano, church, and searching for the best French fries in the world

Class of 2027

	Samyd Bustos Hemer, M.D. Hometown: Barranquilla, Columbia Undergraduate/medical school: Pontifical Xavierian University School of Medicine Professional interests: Microsurgery, breast and lymphatic reconstruction, and the application of imaging techniques and machine learning in plastic surgery Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, biking, playing soccer and tennis, and dancing
	Andrew Emanuels, M.D. Hometown: Kansas City, KS Undergraduate: Baker University Medical school: University of Kansas School of Medicine Professional interests: Hand and microsurgery, as well as medical education. My research includes disparities in breast cancer staging and reconstruction and ecology/canopy research. Hobbies: Going on hikes with my wife and two sons (ages four and two). I enjoy cooking, running, skiing, and playing guitar
	Lauren Gates-Tanzer, M.D., Ph.D. Hometown: Flagstaff, AZ Undergraduate: Northern Arizona University Medical school: University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign Professional interests: Craniofacial, pediatric, and aesthetic plastic surgery Hobbies: Spending time doing almost anything outdoors with family and friends, wine tasting, and traveling
	Tony Huang, M.B.B.S., M.S. Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan Undergraduate/graduate school: McGill University Medical school: Peking University Professional interests: Hand, craniofacial, lymphedema, and general reconstructive surgeries. My research has focused on regenerative medicine. Hobbies: Photography, gaming, home improvement projects, car detailing, and snowblading

Class of 2028

	Doga Kuruoglu, M.D. Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey Medical school: Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey Professional interests: Hand and microsurgery as well as craniofacial trauma and reconstruction and body contouring Hobbies: Travelling, playing soccer and basketball, a fan of Galatasaray (soccer) and Anadolu Efes (basketball), and playing the clarinet in both jazz and Turkish style
	Scott Odorico, M.D. Hometown: Madison, WI Undergraduate school: University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Professional interests: Hand surgery, nerve reconstruction and regeneration, general reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery Hobbies: Playing soccer, golfing, snowboarding, playing with my dog, any outdoor activities, and working out
	Jess Rames, M.D., M.E. Hometown: Charleston, SC Undergraduate school: Clemson University Medical/graduate school: Duke for Medical Doctorate and Master of Engineering Professional interests: My research interests include surgical outcomes, racial disparities, implementation science, and technological applications in surgery.  Hobbies: Weightlifting, running, and spending time with friends and family
	Brooke Willborg, M.D. Hometown: Waconia, MN Undergraduate school: University of Minnesota Professional interests: Microsurgery, breast reconstruction, extremity reconstruction, peripheral nerve, and lymphedema Hobbies: Traveling, golfing, snowboarding, and hiking

Class of 2029

	Alex Antezana, M.D. Hometown: Charlotte, NC Undergraduate: Duke University Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Professional interests: Hand reconstruction, microsurgery, and medical innovation and entrepreneurship Hobbies: Playing tennis, playing chess, and spending time with family and friends
	Kyle Baumgardner, M.D. Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Undergraduate: University of Texas at Arlington Medical school: University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio Professional interests: Craniofacial surgery, facial reconstruction after trauma, and facial aesthetics Hobbies: Weightlifting, listening to music, playing guitar, and spending time on the water
	Cole Holan, M.D., M.B.A. Hometown: Houston, TX Undergraduate: Emory University Medical school: University of Texas at Austin Dell School of Medicine Professional interests: Microsurgery, hand surgery, and aesthetic surgery Hobbies: Pickleball, travel, and enjoying different cultures
	Barbara Mullen, M.D. Hometown: Omaha, NE Undergraduate: University of Nebraska - Omaha Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Professional interests: Microsurgery, gender-affirming surgery, and general reconstruction Hobbies: Spending time with family and spouse, playing sports with friends, jamming to K-Pop music, and binging reality TV

Class of 2030

	Sahand Eftekari, M.D. Hometown: River Falls, WI Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical school: University of Wisconsin-Madison Professional interests: Microvascular reconstruction, hand surgery, surgical innovation and product development, craniofacial and aesthetic plastic surgery Hobbies: Soccer, pickleball, working out, basketball, traveling, skiing, sailing, cooking, spending time with friends and family
	Golddy Saldana, M.D., M.S. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University Medical school: University of California Davis, School of Medicine Professional interests: Gender-affirming care, breast reconstruction, and microsurgery Hobbies: Pilates, latte art, trying new restaurants or dessert spots, and spending time with my family and friends
	Aida Sarcon, M.D. Hometown: Irvine, CA Undergraduate: University of California Berkeley  Medical school: St George's University School of Medicine, Grenada  Professional interests: Microsurgery, chest wall and breast reconstruction, hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, regenerative medicine research, translational research, surgical outcomes research Hobbies: Medical illustrating, karaoke, running, exploring new trails, playing piano, hanging out with co-residents and friends.

Class of 2031

	Charlotte Berry, M.D.  Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota Undergraduate: Dartmouth College Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Professional Interests: Microsurgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, wound healing, regenerative medicine, and translational basic science Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, watercolor, medical/scientific illustration
	Joshua Choe, M.D. Hometown: Manhasset, New York Undergraduate: Colby College Medical School: New York Medical College  Professional Interests: Craniofacial reconstruction, breast reconstruction, global surgery, medical education, surgical innovation, mentorship Hobbies: Golfing, unwinding in a sauna, visiting wineries and craft breweries, traveling the world one dish at a time
	Elena Millesi, M.D. Hometown: Austria Medical School: Paracelsus Medical University Professional Interests: Peripheral nerve, head and neck reconstruction, microsurgery, migraine surgery, lymphatic surgery Hobbies: Tennis, running, skiing, playing the violin, baking and painting
	Sarah Thornton, M.D. Hometown: Dublin, Ireland Undergraduate: Washington University, St. Louis, MO Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Professional Interests: microsurgery, hand surgery, facial trauma, limb salvage Hobbies: tennis, reality TV, NBA, going out to eat/ordering in with friends, hanging out with my parents, siblings, and dog