Meet Our Residents!
Every Med-Peds program will offer similar educational experiences but the residents are really what make each program so unique! Each of our residents plays a vital role in making our residency the best it can be - every single day. All residents are available via their email addresses (listed below); if you have a specific question or similar interest, don't hesitate to directly contact them!
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Class of 2026 (PGY4s)
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Chris Eaton, MD
Hometown: King CIty, MO
Med School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Interests: Sharing vulnerable moments with patients, friends, and family. I love to laugh and I"m a sucker for terrible puns, just ask my patients about my joke of the day! Cooking, mixology, watching sports, and saying yes to anything pretty much sums me up!
Why Geisinger? "The people here were the happiest group of residents I met along the trail! The big P energy they resonated with a healthy dose of sarcasm was the perfect mixture I was looking for!"
Favorite thing to do around Danville: Going to the different farmer's markets and Trivia Night!
Fun Fact: I have big dreams to open up my personal restaurant "Eaton Good" (patent pending)
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Email: ceaton2@geisinger.edu
Marshall Herbst, MD (Chief)
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Med School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Interests: Adolescent Medicine, LGBTQ+ Primary Care, Medical Education, Running, Gardening, Dog-Dad, Musical Theatre
Why Geisinger? "Family. Our Med Peds family is sassy, supportive, sarcastic and incredibly talented. I knew I could train not only to be a fantastic physician, but that I could grow into a better person, loved and supported by our program."
Favorite part thing to do around Danville: Explore local coffee roasts and Tuesday Trivia nights!
Fun fact: I fly hot air balloons with my father
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Email: eherbst@geisinger.edu
Humera Mohammad, MD
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Med School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Interests: Continuity of care, culturally competent care, Textile manufacturing, Cooking
Why Geisinger? "The program! I feel like they wanted me for me and could best help me grow as an individual and a provider without making me compromise my personality and beliefs."
Favorite part thing to do around Danville: The numerous fairs and farmer's markets!
Fun Fact: I have over 100 scarves to wear as hijabs but somehow gravitate to the same five
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Email: hmohammad1@geisinger.edu
Michelle Raabe, DO (Chief)
Hometown: East Granby, CT
Med School: Philadelphia Osteopathic College of Medicine
Interests: All things endocrine, but I have a soft spot for gender affirmation care! I also love primary care and mental wellness…so like all Med-Peds people, I like a lot of things lol. Outside of medicine, I love music/singing, baking, knitting, and hallmark movies.
Why Geisinger? "It's corny, but the people are AMAZING. From program leadership to the residents, I knew I would be supported and have all the opportunities for mentorship."
Favorite thing to do around Danville: Hiking! I went to one of the trails behind the hospital called "SVT" (gotta love the puns!) and it was so nice to feel the sun rather than the fluorescent lights in the hospital.
Fun Fact: I was a music educator before going to medical school.
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Email: mraabe1@geisinger.edu
Deepti Surampudi, DO
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Med School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Reading, Documentaries, Podcasts, eating the amazing food my partner makes
Why Geisinger? "I knew I needed a family to thrive in residency and I am so over the moon to have found that here at Geisinger Med-peds."
Favorite thing to do around Danville: Going over to my co-interns house to check in with each other and watch Queer Eye together
Fun Fact: I’ve already planned for my mid-life crisis to include opening a cafe with Indian sweets, snacks and chai.
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Email: dsurampudi@geisinger.edu
Class of 2027 (PGY3s)
Stephanie Sikkink, DO
​​Hometown: Bruno, MN
Med School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Hospital medicine, Allergy/Immunology, Outside medicine I enjoy Painting with acrylics , exploring new hobbies, and kayaking
Why Geisinger?: “I could tell the residents worked hard, pushed each other and were truly there for the good and bad. I knew I would be fully, supported and allowed to be my goofy self while doing some outstanding training.”
Fun fact : I visited all 50 US states by the time I turned 21!
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Email: sjsikkink@geisinger.edu
Abdulla Jastaniah, DO
Hometown: Lorton, VA
Med School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia campus
Interests: Everything, but especially medical education work with Anki. Non-academic interests: beatboxing, stand-up comedy, and distance running
Why Geisinger?: “I did an audition rotation here and fell in love with the people. I came to a strange place knowing no one, and left feeling like I was among family”
Fun fact: In 2013, I was part of the world record for the longest chain of high fives in a row (2,470!)
Email: awjastaniah1@geisinger.ed
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Austin Jasnewiski, DO
Hometown: West Allis, WI
Med School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Preventative care and community medicine. Non-academic interests: Board games, fantasy novels, and Dungeons & Dragons. Also everything outdoors.
Why Geisinger? Supportive, continuous professional growth, “I was fascinated by the preventative medicine programs that were highlighted during the interview, and loved the idea of both learning from these programs and being able to use my public health training to add to these programs”
Fun fact: I was part of a group in college that made the world’s largest Rice Krispies treat (totaling over 11,000 pounds!)
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Email: arjasniewski@geisinger.edu
Jaimie Mcphedran, DO
Hometown: Naples, FL
Med School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Early childhood development, critical care for the young and young-at-heart, medical education. Non-academic interest: wining and dining, working on complicated puzzles
Why Geisinger? An Impressive reputation and educational opportunities “I instantly felt welcome and at home, and really connected with everyone that I met”
Fun fact: I am a three-time pie eating champion!
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Email: jnmcphedran@geisinger.edu
Haleigh Minor, DO
Hometown: Green, Ohio
Med School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Inpatient medicine; Non-Academic Interests: Trying new restaurants, cooking/baking , exploring wineries, board games and arts and crafts
Why Geisinger? “The program has a good balance between medicine and pediatrics, and takes genuine interest in your career path and pushing you towards your personal goals. On thing that really stood out to me was how involved Geisinger is in their community and how they give back”
Fun fact: I have a Dalmation and 2 cats (Arya, Taro and Capa respectively)
Email: hminor1@geisinger.edu
Class of 2028 (PGY2s)
Kathrine Gaiko, DO
​​Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
Med School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia
Interests: Everything! But if you are twisting my arm: complex care, women’s health, childhood obesity, knitting, espresso, reading, workout classes, and dreaming about having a dog
Why Geisinger?: “The people. I was blown away by the medical opportunities such as in complex care and longitudinal subspecialty opportunities, but it was the people that made me feel at home. My interview was full of conversation about myself and how to thrive as a person, and I want to give and receive that kind of support.”
Fun fact : One time, I spent 10 days in Italy and ate 49 scoops of gelato. I’m so proud.
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Email: kgaiko1@geisinger.edu
Wali Mansour, MD
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Interests: Addressing health disparities and optimizing care for chronic illnesses such as CHF and diabetes, primary care or double hospitalist, tennis, volleyball, cooking, trying new restaurants
Why Geisinger?: “The residents seemed really well trained to care for any case that came in and there was a strong sense of camaraderie that I appreciated”
Fun fact: I used to be part of an improv comedy team
Email: wmansour@geisinger.edu
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Manjoyt Sandhur, DO
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Med School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Autoimmune Diseases, Preventative Care, Allergies, Bhangra, reading, traveling, eating
Why Geisinger? "I knew from day one that this hospital had some of the most supportive and genuine people and I'm reminded of that every day! Combined with its great reputation, it was amazing to find out I would complete my training here!"
Fun fact: I was on a bhangra team in undergrad and was able to compete and host competitions!
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Email: msandhur@geisinger.edu
Stacy Terentieva, DO
Hometown: Roslyn, NY
Med School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Adult/pediatric pulmonology & critical care medicine, addiction medicine, adult/pediatric hospitalist medicine, pediatric hematology/oncology, baking, hiking, reading, playing piano
Why Geisinger? "I did a rotation at Geisinger in my fourth year of medical school, and quickly realized that the culture cultivated by the Med-Peds residency is truly unique. This program is home to incredibly welcoming, kindhearted, and supportive individuals. At Geisinger, I will not only be molded into a knowledgeable and skillful physician, but will also become a member of a close-knit family of Med-Peds providers."
Fun fact: I once sang in a female choir at Carnegie Hall in NYC!
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Email: sterentieva1@geisinger.edu
Jamie Vizelman, MD
Hometown: Highland Heights, Ohio
Med School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Interests: Pediatric Complex Care, tennis, running, hiking national parks, reading, cooking
Why Geisinger? “I loved how welcoming / friendly everyone was and was really interested in the complex care program”
Fun fact: I played on the tennis team throughout undergrad
Email: jvizelman@geisinger.edu
Class of 2029 (PGY1s)
Arjun Luthra, MD
​​Hometown: Friendswood, Texas
Med School: UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine
Interests:
Within medicine: lifestyle and integrative medicine, palliative and complex care, neurodevelopment | Outside medicine: yoga, kirtan(singing devotional hymns), being outdoors, gardening, cooking and spending time with family
Why Geisinger?: “From the interview, I learned that the program leadership were interested in hearing about my values and how they could support me be my authentic self while training"
Fun fact : I have always lived in the USA, but big dreams of living in India someday. Back up plan is to settle on a farm where cows are protected.
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Email: aluthra1@geisinger.edu
Danielle Duran, MD
Hometown: Rio Grande Valley, Texas (specifically Donna)
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine
Interests: I’m interested in primary care! Outside of medicine I enjoy photography, thrifting, going to concerts, being with my cats, and watercoloring.
Why Geisinger?: “The program is so welcoming and supportive. It is so easy to talk to everyone. Geisinger is also a great place to learn, residents are well supported as they transition and train. ”
Fun fact: I make playlists for everything: moods, weather, road trips, cleaning, time of day, and for my friends.
Email: dkduran@geisinger.edu
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Max Jones, MD
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Med School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine Pheonix
Interests: Rural health, primary care, guitar, tabletop role playing games
Why Geisinger? "I loved the culture I saw here, and it seemed like a great place for me and my family."
Fun fact: Jag talar svenska. 🇸🇪
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Email: pmjones@geisinger.edu
Andrew Kennedy, DO
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Med School: Kansas City University, School of Medicine
Interests: In medicine: global health, either hospitalist or allergy & immunology, public health outreach | Outside of medicine: scuba diving, traveling, building legos, video games, fly fishing, trying new recipes with my girlfriend
Why Geisinger? "It was easy to see how close all of the residents are with faculty and each other. I felt like my dreams are supported and everyone here will do everything they can to help me reach my goals and find my potential!"
Fun fact: Before medical school, I spent a summer conducting Sea Turtle Research and Saving Baby Sea Turtles
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Email: ajkennedy1@geisinger.edu
Juan Gonzalez Salazar, DO
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Med School: NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Primary Care, Rural Medicine, Mentoring, Anime, Tattoos, Gaming
Why Geisinger? ”Everyone was really nice, I could tell the residents really careabout eachother and were very supportive. I also wanted to move back to PA and be closer to home.
Fun fact: I have watched every Zombie movie at least twice.
Email: jcgonzalezsalazar@geisinger.edu
Our Furry Family (unofficial residents)
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