Residents
PGY-3 Resident Physicians
Megan Burnham, M.D.
Hometown: Johnson City, TN
Medical School: ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Hobbies: Weightlifting, running, hiking, sand volleyball, trivia, board games, and learning
how to cook and bake.
Andrew Garcia, D.O.
Hometown: Shreveport, Louisiana
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Backpacking, running, swimming, fishing, writing and recording music, nutrition,
and theology.
Michael Pietruszkiewicz, M.D.
Hometown: Kings Park, NY
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my 1.5 year old daughter, exercising, and being an active member
of the healthcare community.
Leah Ritter, D.O.
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Playing the violin, dance, performing in musical theatres, bicycling and jogging.
Alexia Weems, D.O.
Hometown: Greeneville, TN
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Drawing portraits and fishing.
Shakela Williams, M.D..
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Medical School: Ross University
Hobbies: Playing basketball, volunteer coaching for youth, gardening, puzzles, and time with
my dog.
PGY-2 Resident Physicians
Russell Baldwin, D.O
Hometown: Rural AL
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, Alabama
Hobbies: Working on cars, gaming, and going on road trips with my wife and daughter.
Kayla Dahley, D.O.
Hometown: Clintwood, VA
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas
Hobbies: Traveling to the beach, lake days, running, coaching, golfing, playing basketball
and pickleball
Katelyn Moats Fraley, D.O.
Hometown: Maryville, TN
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Refinishing old furniture, doing home improvement projects, and being outdoors
Landon Mance, D.O.
Hometown: Richlands, VA
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia
Hobbies: Playing video games, exercising, travelling, spending time with family and friends
and ping pong
James Qualls, D.O.
Hometown: Bulls Gap, Tennessee
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Astrophotography, weightlifting, traveling, fishing, cheering on my favorite teams
the Tennessee Vols and the Atlanta Braves
Quinton Silva, D.O.
Hometown: Miami, FL
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia
Hobbies: Playing guitar, board games and spikeball
PGY-1 Resident Physicians
Nathan Ashley, M.D.
Hometown: Bristol City, TN
Medical School: ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering at our church, running, and playing
with our 3 dogs.
Caleb Bayzler, M.D.
Hometown: Johnson City, TN
Medical School: ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy participating in a community group at my church, training for powerlifting,
and spending time with my beautiful wife and four kids.
Rebecca. Beckner, M.D.
Hometown: Dandridge, Tennessee
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University
Hobbies: My cat and husband keep me company, and I spend many pleasant evenings with them,
knitting and watching cooking shows.
Blanton Gillespie, M.D.
Hometown: Johnson City, TN
Medical School: ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
Hobbies: rock climbing/hiking, cooking, reading, and most anything nerdy.
Abraham Lesniewski, M.D.
Hometown: Sycamore, IL
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy working on motorcycles and cars, participating in my church community, spending
time with my wife and daughter, video games, reading, hiking, and camping.
Chloe Ruby, D.O.
Hometown: Pittsburg, PA
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: I love hiking, biking, and paddle boarding. When the weather isn’t cooperative, I
will likely be crafting. I am also a bookworm with an endless list of sci-fi and fantasy
books to get through.