Our Care Team

Meet Our Residents

Sioux Falls residents—licensed doctors in training—care for patients at the Center for Family Medicine clinic, with guidance from our experienced faculty physicians.

Year 1 Residents

  • Matthew Stearns, MD

    Matthew Stearns is a graduate of the SABA University School of Medicine.

    Matthew Stearns

    MD

  • Raquelle Collins, MD

    Raquelle Collins is a graduate of Saba University School of Medicine.

    Raquelle Collins

    MD

  • Mollie Cody, MD

    Mollie Cody is a graduate of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

    Mollie Cody

    MD

  • Holly Goehring, MD

    Holly Goehring is a graduate of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

    Holly Goehring

    MD

  • Ashlyn Franta, MD

    Ashlyn Franta is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine.

    Ashlyn Franta

    MD

  • Emily Hilbrands, MD

    Emily Hilbrands is a graduate of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

    Emily Hilbrands

    MD

  • Haley McMahon, MD

    Haley McMahon is a graduate of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

    Haley McMahon

    MD

  • Mariah M. Shafer, MD

    Mariah M. Shafer is a graduate of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

    Mariah M. Shafer

    MD

  • Emily Kirschenmann, MD

    Emily Kirschenmann is a graduate of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

    Emily Kirschenmann

    MD

  • Hannah Kachelmyer, MD

    Hannah Kachelmyer is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine.

    Hannah Kachelmyer

    MD

  • Noah Bensen, MD

    Noah Bensen is a graduate of the University of South Dakota.

    Noah Bensen

    MD

Year 2 Residents

  • Claire Weber, MD

    Claire Weber, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Weber completed undergraduate school at University of Kentucky and medical school at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport.

    Claire Weber

    MD

  • Ayesha Abbas, MD

    Ayesha Abbas, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Abbas completed undergraduate school at the Army Public school and College in Rawalpindi and medical school at the Rawalpindi Medical University in Pakistan.

    Ayesha Abbas

    MD

  • Gaven Bowman, MD

    Gaven Bowman, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Bowman completed undergraduate school at Augustana University and medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD.

    Gaven Bowman

    MD

  • Jesse Gates, MD

    Jesse Gates, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Gates completed undergraduate school at Carleton College in Northfield, MN and medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD.

    Jesse Gates

    MD

  • Gabbie Gervais-Maynard, MD

    Gabbie Gervais-Maynard, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Gervais-Maynard completed undergraduate school at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD and medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities.

    Gabbie Gervais-Maynard

    MD

  • Jacob Headlee, DO

    Jacob Headlee, DO is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Headlee completed undergraduate school at the University of South Dakota and medical school at the A.T. Still University. He is planning to practice broad-scope, rural family medicine after graduation.

    Jacob Headlee

    DO

  • Bailey Thooft, MD

    Bailey Thooft, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Thooft completed undergraduate school at South Dakota State University and medical school at University of South Dakota.

    Bailey Thooft

    MD

  • Samuel VanOrman, DO

    Samuel VanOrman, DO is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. VanOrman completed undergraduate school at South Dakota State University and medical school at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas.

    Samuel VanOrman

    DO

  • Christopher Keyser, MD

    Christopher Keyser, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Keyser completed undergraduate school at the University of Sioux Falls and medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD.

    Christopher Keyser

    MD

  • Jacob Peterson, MD

    Jacob Peterson, MD is a first year resident at the Center for Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Peterson completed undergraduate school at the University of Nebraska and medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD.

    Jacob Peterson

    MD

Year 3 Residents

  • John Akeel, MD

    Dr. Hijan Akeel is a graduate of Babylon University College of Medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Akeel’s activities and interests include soccer, music, traveling, and cars.

    John Akeel

    MD

  • Ethan Brown, MD

    Dr. Ethan Brown is a graduate of Iowa State University, and graduated medical school from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Brown’s ideal future practice is full-spectrum family medicine in South Dakota.

    Ethan Brown

    MD

  • Justice Garrish, DO

    Dr. Daniel Garrish is a graduate of Rocky Vista University.

    Justice Garrish

    DO

  • Anna McKinley, DO

    Dr. Anna McKinley is a graduate of South Dakota State University, and completed medical school at Des Moines University. Dr. McKinley’s idea future practice is rural family medicine with obstetrics. In her free time, Dr. McKinley likes to spend time running, hiking, skiing, reading, baking, and hanging out with family.

    Anna McKinley

    DO

  • Lucas Merrill, MD

    Dr. Lucas Merrill is a graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University, and completed medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. His ideal future practice is full-scope family medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Merrill spends his free time playing golf, pickleball, and other outdoor activities.

    Lucas Merrill

    MD

  • Brenda Orozco, MD

    Dr. Brenda Orozco is a graduate of Augustana University, and completed medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Orozco’s ideal future practice would include broad spectrum family medicine, with focus on caring for underserved patients.

    Brenda Orozco

    MD

  • Hannah Trierweiler, MD

    Dr. Hannah Trierweiler is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, and completed medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Trierweiler’s ideal future practice is full spectrum rural medicine.

    Hannah Trierweiler

    MD

  • George Tye, MD

    Dr. George Tye is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, and completed medical school at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Tye’s ideal future practice includes a full scope family medicine clinic on his first floor, house on the second and third floors, and mountain and lake views from his backyard.

    George Tye

    MD

  • Cole VanBockern, DO

    Dr. Cole VanBockern is a graduate of South Dakota State University, and completed medical school at Des Moines University. His ideal future practice is at a Family Practice clinic in South Dakota.

    Cole VanBockern

    DO

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