Our Residents

Elizabeth Hood, MD
Birthplace: Harrisburg, PA
Hometown: Marlton, NJ
Undergrad: Penn State University
Medical school: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jeferson
Interest outside of work: Outside of work I play guitar, piano and love to sing. I also enjoy trying out new cocktail recipes, exploring the restaurants in my neighborhood, and disc golfing at Sedgley with my partner!

Danielle Katz, MD
Birthplace: New York, NY
Hometown: Chapel Hill NC
Undergrad: Harvard University
Medical school: Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania
Interest outside of work: Outside of work, I enjoy taking walks, exploring the city with friends (especially finding the best hot chocolate!), and playing the cello.

Shannon Leonard, DO
Birthplace: Paoli, PA
Hometown: Schwenksville, PA
Undergrad: Clemson University
Medical school: VCOM – Carolinas
Interest outside of work: Outside of work I like to spend my time exercising and playing soccer, relaxing at the beach, reading a book or spending the afternoon listening to live music at a brewery!

Brianna Parise, DO
Birthplace: Willingboro, NJ
Hometown: Roebling, NJ
Undergrad: Washington College, Chestertown MD
Medical school: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Middletown NY
Interest outside of work: My interests outside of work include going to the gym, playing soccer, reading fantasy books, going to the beach in the summer, skiing in the winter, and traveling.

Alexis Sieber MD
Birthplace: Voorhees, NJ
Hometown: Sicklerville, NJ
Undergrad: Boston University
Medical school: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Interest outside of work: My interests outside of work include baking, painting, cycling, and traveling. When I get a free weekend, you can find me trying out a new restaurant in the city!

Kathryn Bormes, MD
Birthplace: Doylestown, PA
Hometown: Chalfont, PA
Undergrad: Penn State
Medical school: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Interests outside of work: In my free time, I enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles, playing video games, hiking, and carving pumpkins in the fall. I also enjoy cooking/baking and exploring local restaurants

Olivia Claytor, DO
Birthplace: Poughkeepsie, NY
Hometown: Millbrook, NY
Undergrad: Bucknell University
Medical school: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests outside of work: I love to paint and take photographs with my film camera! I also love to explore the outdoors and travel, but my favorite activity is being where my people are and spending time making memories with them!

Cassandra Helmer, MD
Birthplace: Doylestown, PA
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Medical school: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at St. Luke’s
Interests outside of work: When I am not at the hospital you can find me cuddling my two cats (and parent's three dogs!), relaxing with a puzzle or book, hanging with friends, or getting my ideal 10 hours of sleep a night!

Molly Oken, MD
Birthplace: Harrisburg, PA
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Medical school: University of Pittsburgh SOM
Interests outside of work: My interests include running and hiking, going to concerts, exploring new restaurants and breweries, and hanging my two cats!

Grace (Wura) Ayo, MD
Birthplace: New York, USA
Hometown: Roosevelt, NY
Undergrad: Sophie Davis Program/The City College of New York
Medical school: CUNY School of Medicine

Kathryn Carlisle, MD
Birthplace: Baltimore, MD
Hometown: Malvern, PA
Undergrad: Boston College
Medical school: Penn State College of Medicine
Interests outside of work: Outside of work I like to run and do yoga, as well as play with my dog, Luigi! When I have time, I like to ride my bike around to experience all our beautiful city has to offer.

Joel Mathew, MD
Birthplace: Mineola, NY
Hometown: Mineola, NY
Undergrad: Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Brooklyn College
Medical school: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Bianca Zarrella, DO
Birthplace: Leominster, MA
Hometown: Leominster, MA
Undergrad: Vassar College
Medical school: University of New England

Meghan Carlson, MD
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, CA
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergrad: UC Santa Barbara
Medical school: UC San Diego

Leah Fendrick, MD
Birthplace: Newark Delaware
Hometown: Voorhees NJ
Undergrad: Lehigh University
Medical school: Drexel University College of Medicine

Katarina Smigoc, MD
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC
Hometown: Issaquah, WA
Undergrad: McGill University
Medical school: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Interests outside of work: I enjoy traveling, skiing, and playing tennis. I also enjoy reading, playing video games, and shopping.

Stephanie Tilberry, MD
Birthplace: Scranton, PA
Hometown: Taylor, PA
Undergrad: Colgate University
Medical school: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Interests outside of work: Dr. Tilberry enjoys spending time with her partner, Cody, and playing with their puppy, Penny. She also enjoys traveling as much as they can.