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General Surgery Residents & Alumni

Our residents learn in a collaborative and supportive learning environment to enable them to practice in any environment.

How to apply

Meet our 2024-25 residents

Physicians from around the country join Gundersen to pursue education and excellence.

PGY-1

Joshua Christensen, MD

Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin

Portrait of Gundersen general surgery resident Lincoln Johnson.

Lincoln Johnson, MD

Medical school: University of Illinois

Portrait of Gundersen general surgery resident Anders Pederson.

Anders Pederson, MD

Medical school: University of Washington

Portrait of Gundersen general surgery resident Gregg Peterson.

Greggory Peterson, MD

Medical school: Michigan State University

PGY-2

Anna Kaldjian, MD

Medical school: University of Iowa

James Myall, MD

Medical school: Loyola University

Siobhan O’Dell, MD

Medical school: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Spencer Treu, MD

Medical school: University of Wisconsin

PGY-3

Leah Reierson, MD

Medical school: University of Iowa

Kevin Beine, MD

Medical school: University of Wisconsin

Hunter Cameron, MD

Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin

Abby Wilmer, MD

Medical school: University of North Dakota

PGY-4

Mattalynn Chavez-Navin, MD

Medical school: University of New Mexico

Andrew Edsall, MD

Medical school: Oregon Health and Science University

Alexandra Halbach, DO

Medical school: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Russell Herberg, MD

Medical school: Rush Medical College

PGY-5

Pedro Abdala, MD

Medical school: Oregon Health Sciences University

Bonnie Holley, MD

Medical school: University of South Alabama

Jessica Schweigert, MD

Medical school: University of North Dakota

I wanted to work within a resident team that looked out for each other and emphasized relationships and cohesiveness over case volumes and professional ladder climbing…I would choose it again without hesitation or reservations.

Alumni and practice locations

Our General Surgery Residency graduates go on to improve the lives of patients, families and communities.

2024 alumni

Riley Grogan, MD
Medical school: University of Washington
Fellowship: Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C.

Keaton Joppru, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Ala.

Samuel Klinker, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Fellowship: MIS/Bariatric Fellowship Gundersen Medical Foundation/Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wis.

May Leng Tai, MD
Medical school: Perdana University
Fellowship: Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, University Hospitals CMC, Cleveland, Ohio

2023 alumni

Bronson Bomkamp, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Practice: Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville, Wis.

Rachel Seiler, MBBS, MPH
Medical school: University of Queensland
Practice: HealthPartners, Stillwater, Minn.

2022 alumni

Richard Cutts, MD 
Medical school: Emory University
Practice: Davenport, Iowa

Faraz Khan, MD 
Medical school: Albany Medical College 
Practice: Davenport, Iowa

Alyssa Welch, MD 
Medical school: Indiana University 
Practice: Republic of Niger

2021 alumni

Liška Havel, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University
Practice: Silverton, Ore.

Nolan Rudder, DO
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowship: Medical College of WI - Critical Care
Practice: La Crosse, Wis.

Colby Seegmiller, DO
Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Practice: Neenah, Wis.

2020 alumni

Brendon M. Esquibel, MD
Medical School: Brown University
Practice: La Crosse, Wis.

David M. Fedor, MD
Medical School: The University of Pennsylvania
Practice: Virginia, Minn.

Jessica M. Rasmussen, MD
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Practice: Albuquerque, N.M.

2019 alumni

Humera F. Ahmad, MD
Medical school: University of Nebraska
Practice: Green Bay, Wis.

Laura A. Hill, MD
Medical school: University of South Dakota
Practice: Green Bay, Wis.

2018 alumni

Wesley R. Badger, MD
Medical school: University of Louisville
Practice: Spearfish, S.D.

Nicholas E. Coorough, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Practice: Green Bay, Wis.

Ryan S. Watson, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Practice: Virginia, Minn.

Why Gundersen

Call La Crosse Home

We have it all in La Crosse, Wis. Our vibrant city and region support your dream lifestyle with a welcoming community, culture and outdoor adventure.

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Housing

Steps from our flagship medical center in La Crosse, our housing options allow you to enjoy the company of your family and the comradery of your colleagues.

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Prioritizing Your Wellness

As you learn how to become the clinician you aspire to be, we’ll provide space to prioritize your mind and body wellness, and reach the work-life balance you need.

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