Meet The Residents

Dr. Seth Adams was born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, earned his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Dayton and continued on to receive his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.

Seth originally discovered Saint Elizabeth’s residency program at a family medicine conference in Kansas City in the summer of 2025. After connecting with the faculty and residents there he continued to pursue them throughout the interview process and was enthralled by their exceptional people and kindly professional dynamic. Within family medicine, he has interests in holistic care, physical medicine/fitness, and education.

Seth is married to his wife, Susie, and also lives with their dog, Rory. They spend many weekends in the fall watching NFL football and rooting for the Lions and Bengals. Seth also enjoys playing a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, baseball, and pickleball. Additionally, he enjoys participating in a weekly video game night with his brothers and friends.

Dr. Mark Ademisoye grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He earned his bachelor of science in neuroscience from Georgia State University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Mark chose St Elizabeth for its full spectrum curriculum and the culture that was evident from interactions with the residents and faculty during interview day. His interests are in outpatient care and point of care ultrasound.

Outside of medicine, Mark enjoys baking, hiking, and watching horror movies, good and terrible alike.

Dr. Flynn Blanchet was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in Independence, Kentucky. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Northern Kentucky campus.

Flynn began his medical career as a scribe in the St. Elizabeth Emergency Department and later completed his medical school clinical rotations throughout the St. Elizabeth healthcare system. During this time, he worked closely with graduates of the St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program and completed multiple rotations within the program during his third and fourth years of medical school. Through these experiences, he developed a strong appreciation for the program’s emphasis on comprehensive care, clinical competency, and compassionate patient relationships, and recognized it as an excellent fit for his training. He is excited to continue his medical journey in his hometown alongside a team he greatly respects.

Outside of medicine, Flynn is an avid sports fan who follows the NFL, NBA, MLB, and college athletics. He enjoys staying active through exercise and golf, as well as spending time outdoors camping. Most importantly, he values time with his wife, family, and friends.

Dr. Jade Nicely was born in Edgewood, Kentucky at St. Elizabeth Hospital and grew up in Northern Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and earned her medical degree at the Northern Kentucky campus of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

As Jade explored her interest in primary care throughout medical school, she found herself continuously drawn back to St. Elizabeth, a program that offered her training in the widest possible scope of family medicine while allowing her to stay close to family and friends. She appreciates the opportunity to deepen her skills in outpatient primary care as well as her confidence in inpatient critical care surrounded by compassionate and supportive physicians.

Outside of medicine, Jade’s hobbies include reading, painting, and spending time with her husband, Carter, and their golden retriever, Captain.

Dr. Morgan Pfiffner is originally from Springboro, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama and went on to complete medical school at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

Morgan was drawn to St. Elizabeth for its supportive learning environment and strong sense of camaraderie among residents and faculty. Having completed her clinical rotations in medical school at St. Elizabeth, she developed meaningful relationships with the team and was impressed by the program’s robust and well-rounded training. Her clinical interests include women’s health, lifestyle medicine, outpatient procedures, and preventive care. She looks forward to continuing to grow in both inpatient and outpatient settings while serving the community.

Outside of medicine, Morgan is a big sports fan (Roll Tide!) and attends as many Reds and Bengals games as she can in her free time. She enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Charlie.

Dr. Juliana Rizzo was born and raised in Loveland, Ohio. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She became a biology teacher for two years in Covington, Kentucky, and then went on to earn her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Juliana has gotten to know St. Elizabeth through friends who are current residents and was immediately impressed with how highly they spoke of the program. Attending an unopposed, full-spectrum family medicine program quickly became a priority for her. Even more important was finding a program with a supportive, family-minded culture, and St. Elizabeth delivered. She is ecstatic about working with such energetic and kind faculty and co-residents. Juliana’s special interests in family medicine include inpatient and outpatient procedures, ultrasound, preventative and lifestyle medicine, and sports medicine.

Outside of medicine, Juliana loves being social with her friends and family and her husband, Matt, who is also a family medicine physician in Cincinnati! She is an avid Reds and Bengals fan and enjoys playing soccer, practicing hot Pilates, and running half marathons.

Dr. Sydney Roberts grew up in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY, where she earned her degree in Biomedical Sciences. She subsequently completed her medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Northern Kentucky Campus.

During her third and fourth year of medical school, Sydney completed clerkships at St. Elizabeth, where she worked closely with the family medicine residents and faculty. She was consistently impressed by the residents’ compassion, clinical acumen, and commitment to excellence in patient care and medical education. She was particularly drawn to the program’s unopposed structure and its strong emphasis on inpatient training, which she felt would provide a well-rounded and rigorous foundation. These experiences solidified her decision that St. Elizabeth was the ideal program for her residency training.

Outside of medicine, Sydney enjoys spending time with family and friends. She and her husband, Michael, enjoy taking walks with their dog, Stella, going fishing, and spending time outdoors. Her additional interests include Pilates, Yoga, and gardening. She looks forward to continuing her training at home in Northern Kentucky and serving the community that raised her.

Dr. Bridget Schneider was born at St. Elizabeth and raised in Ft. Wright, Kentucky. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Louisville and attended the University of Kentucky Northern Kentucky campus for her medical degree.

Bridget chose St. Elizabeth for residency because of its strong inpatient training, emphasis on procedural skills, and robust obstetrics experience. She was particularly drawn to the program’s ability to provide comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine training within a supportive community setting. She is excited to continue her training in the community she calls home. Her medical interests include women’s health, obstetrics, global health, and preventive care.

In her free time, Bridget enjoys spending time with her husband, Joel, cooking and baking, cheering for the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals, as well as hiking and running.

Dr. Christopher Wallace was born and raised in Marshall County, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Northern Kentucky University, and his medical degree from the University of Kentucky at the Northern Kentucky Campus.

Chris had the opportunity to rotate multiple times with the residents and staff at St. Elizabeth in his clinical years of medical school. Once he started his first rotation with them he truly found his calling and hit his stride. He knew where he belonged and where he wanted to train. He felt he was able to see the fantastic quality of training that was provided at St. Elizabeth and knew he would be at home here. Chris’ goal is to be able to care for a very broad spectrum of patients as well as becoming very skilled in POCUS and procedural medicine.

Aside from medicine, Chris spends his time with his wife, Elena, and son Simeon. They enjoy walks outside, trying new things, and are very active with their church family in Northern Kentucky.

Dr. Victoria Williams was born and raised in Maysville, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Transylvania University and went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Kentucky- Northern Kentucky Campus.

During her clinical rotations at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Tori found a strong sense of community among the residents and faculty, who made a lasting impression on her. The program’s rigorous, unopposed, full-spectrum training, combined with its genuinely collaborative and supportive environment, made it an easy top choice. She recognized early on that St. Elizabeth was where she wanted to continue her residency training and is excited to remain here for the next chapter of her journey. While she enjoys all aspects of family medicine, Tori has particular interests in women’s health, hospice and palliative care, and rural medicine.

Outside of medicine, Tori enjoys spending time with her husband, Owen, their daughter, Ruby, and their doodle, Rolex. She also enjoys reading, hot yoga and Pilates, cross-stitching, watching sports, and attending plays and musicals at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.

Dr. Andrew Arnold was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Centre College in Danville, KY where he studied Biology and Spanish and played football. He completed his medical degree at the University of Kentucky- Northern Kentucky campus.

Andrew’s father completed his family medicine residency training at St. Elizabeth in 1987 and therefore knew of their superb reputation for training quality physicians from a young age. He was fortunate to spend his third-year family medicine clerkship at the Center for Family Medicine and completed an acting internship in his fourth year with the inpatient team. He was impressed at the confidence and competence of all the resident physicians he interacted with as well as their willingness to teach. Most importantly, he noticed their relationships extended beyond the hospital and clinic and continued out to the pickleball court, class dinners, etc. Andrew’s special interests within family medicine include sports medicine, lifestyle medicine, and education, whether it be patients or medical students.

Andrew and his wife Danielle are active members in their local church community, and he is the deacon of the men’s ministry. He loves to play pickleball and slow pitch softball, watch sports, and cook in his free time.

Dr. Corryn Caudy was born in Georgetown, Ohio and grew up in Bright, Indiana. She earned her bachelor of science in human biology from Indiana University and her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine.

Corryn’s first residency interview was with St. Elizabeth. She found herself comparing every other program to them, with St. Elizabeth always coming out on top. She knew that St. Elizabeth was where she was meant to be. She is excited about St. Elizabeth’s full-spectrum, unopposed training that occurs in a welcoming environment with supportive faculty and co-residents. Corryn is interested in all aspects of family medicine but has specific interest in sports medicine, lifestyle medicine, and comprehensive outpatient care.

Outside of medicine, Corryn enjoys watching and playing a variety of sports, with a specific passion for IU football and basketball. She loves spending time with friends and family, exercising, and being outside!

Dr. Annalee Brewer Darpel grew up in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Northern Kentucky University. She then earned her medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Since early in her medical training, Annalee had a strong interest in the residency program at St. Elizabeth, and after completing a rotation there during her fourth year of medical school, she knew St. Elizabeth was the perfect fit. She was instantly impressed by the robust training in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as the confidence and camaraderie demonstrated by all the residents. Her specific interest within Family Medicine is Geriatric Medicine.

In her free time, Annalee enjoys spending time with her husband, Noah, and their dog, Aleigha. She also likes all things health and fitness, listening to podcasts, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends and family. Northern Kentucky has and always will be home for Annalee and her family, and she feels privileged to return home to serve the community that raised her.

Dr. Molly Daugherty was born at St. Elizabeth Edgewood and raised in Gardnersville, KY. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Kentucky University and attended medical school at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

Having experienced St. Elizabeth both as a patient and during her clinical rotations, Molly was drawn to the program for its exceptional patient care and the strong camaraderie between residents and faculty. She is excited about the opportunity to train in the community where she grew up and is passionate about giving back to the region she calls home.

Molly values the importance of high-quality care, teamwork, and mentorship—qualities she witnessed firsthand at St. Elizabeth. She looks forward to refining her clinical skills while contributing to the program and to the health of the community.

Outside of medicine, Molly enjoys Pilates, yoga, golf, cooking, spending time outdoors with her dog, and cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals and UK Wildcats.

Dr. Mikayla Demetrakis was born in Plano, TX but spent most of her formative years in Union, KY. She earned her bachelor’s and medical degree at the University of Louisville.

Mikayla fell in love with St. Elizabeth after learning more about the program during her interview day. She found herself impressed by the personable faculty and robust training offered in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Furthermore, as someone interested in women’s health, Mikayla was thrilled to learn that St. Elizabeth had a family medicine led labor & delivery ward. Mikayla has a variety of interests within medicine but finds women’s health, diabetes, and outpatient procedures particularly interesting.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family and fiancé, Sedekia. She also enjoys pottery, trying new restaurants, and exploring the city.

Dr. Abbey Epplen grew up in Edgewood Kentucky, just minutes from where she now cares for patients at St. Elizabeth. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Pre-Health supplementary major. She earned her medical degree and Master of Public Health from the University of Cincinnati.

Throughout her medical education, she discovered her ardent passion for primary care, public health, and working with vulnerable populations. In choosing St. Elizabeth for her family medicine residency, she dedicated herself to embracing the wide scope of family medicine by learning from supportive and engaged faculty and colleagues.

In her free time, Abbey enjoys reading, drawing, finding new ways to stay active, and celebrating little moments with family and friends, locally or across the map!

Dr. Jessica Fulton was raised in South Vienna, Ohio, in Clark County—the birthplace of 4-H. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Child Abuse and Neglect from The Ohio State University, where she also went on to receive her medical degree.

Jess was drawn to St. Elizabeth for its robust obstetrics training, rigorous inpatient care, and hands-on procedural opportunities. After her interview, she knew that with the support and mentorship of the compassionate, skilled residents, faculty, and staff at St. Elizabeth, she could grow into the full-spectrum physician she aspires to be—caring for patients at every stage of life. Jess’s specific interests within Family Medicine include obstetrics and gynecology, sexual health, procedures, hospice and palliative care, and rural and underserved medicine. Both in and out of the clinic, she values creating a space where people feel safe, respected, empowered, and heard.

In her free time, Jess enjoys hot yoga, lifting at Planet Fitness, and spending quality time with friends and family. With her husband, Joe, she loves cheering on the Cincinnati Reds and discovering new vegetarian-friendly restaurants.

Dr. Zoey Knox was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Maysville, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Northern Kentucky University before continuing her medical education at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Northern Kentucky campus.

Zoey completed her clinical rotations at St. Elizabeth during medical school, where she had the opportunity to work alongside residents and faculty who made a lasting impression on her. St. Elizabeth’s rigorous, unopposed, full-spectrum training and its supportive, collaborative environment made it her top choice. She is particularly passionate about lifestyle medicine, preventive care, and providing care to underserved populations.

Outside of medicine, Zoey enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband, Zack, reading, and practicing hot yoga.

Dr. Logan Thayer was born and raised near Charlotte, North Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree as a Science-Business major at the University of Notre Dame, and attended Wayne State University School of Medicine for his medical degree.

Logan chose St. Elizabeth due to the incredible residency culture, full-spectrum training, community setting, and abundant opportunities in inpatient and sports medicine. While applying for residency, St. Elizabeth stood out to him due to the incredibly kind and supportive faculty and how impressive the residents seemed to be; he got a strong sense that the program trains residents to be rockstars, and that really resonated with him. His medical interests include sports medicine, ultrasound, preventative care, and inpatient medicine.

In his free time Logan enjoys trivia, watching Notre Dame football, and hanging out near the water at lakes, beaches, or rivers, as well as spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Margaret Woodruff was raised in Wynne, Arkansas. She earned her bachelor’s degrees at the University of Arkansas and received her medical training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Margaret knew she wanted to apply to St. Elizabeth after meeting some of the faculty and residents at the AAFP national conference. The program’s unopposed, full spectrum training and holistic approach to patient care only reinforced her desire to train with all the people she interacted with during her interview. Margaret is passionate about reproductive health, underserved patient populations, and global health.

In her free time, Margaret loves staying active, reading, spending time with her cats, and exploring new restaurants. She also enjoys photography, traveling, and hiking.

Dr. Acha-Gisela Achenjang was born in Bonn, Germany and raised in Germany and Cameroon.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Union Commonwealth University in Barbourville, Kentucky, and completed her medical school training at the University of Louisville, Kentucky.

Acha-Gisela chose the St. Elizabeth program to further her medical training because of its unopposed nature. This will give her the opportunity to train more intensely in different specialties while performing a variety of procedures. Because of her passion for women’s health, she was also thrilled at the opportunity to train at an obstetrics heavy program. In addition, she profoundly enjoyed her interview day and was elated by the warm culture she experienced.

Outside of medicine, Acha-Gisela enjoys spending time and staying connected with her family. Her other interests include cooking, baking, singing, and traveling with her husband and two daughters.

Dr. Grant Barnett was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Grant has a passion for primary care and outpatient medicine. He chose St. Elizabeth in order to train in practicing the full scope of family medicine. He also sought out the supportive faculty, great resident culture, and unopposed inpatient training that St. Elizabeth provides.

Outside of medicine, Grant has many hobbies including hiking, camping, and travel. He also loves activities at home, including yoga and board games.

Dr. Maia Forman was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended the University of Cincinnati where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

In her fourth year of medical school, Maia had the opportunity to rotate at St. Elizabeth and immediately felt at home. She knew she would receive excellent training at the program and felt so supported by the amazing residents and faculty. She is committed to becoming a well-rounded primary care physician and knows St. Elizabeth will provide the education and opportunities to make this a reality.

In her free time, Maia enjoys crocheting, Pilates, watching Bengals games, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Megan Hennon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Clemson University and her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Carolina. She spent several years working as a nursing assistant and an ophthalmic technician before moving to Eastern Kentucky to complete her medical degree at the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Megan knew right away that St. Elizabeth was the perfect fit for her because of the supportive family environment here. The passion for teaching among the faculty and residents was abundantly clear, and the unopposed program status allowed for competitive full-spectrum medical training. Some of her special interests in medicine include both inpatient and outpatient procedures, lifestyle medicine, and diabetes management, as a Type 1 diabetic herself.

Outside of medicine, Megan is a huge football fan and especially loves cheering on the Clemson Tigers. She also enjoys playing basketball, learning guitar, trying new Pinterest recipes, and visiting friends and family across the country.

Dr. Nicole Hockemeyer grew up in Indiana. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Nicole chose St. Elizabeth for its robust, unopposed training across inpatient and outpatient settings, and because she could see herself working well with the residents and faculty she interacted with during the interview and the second look event.

Outside of medicine, Nicole likes to bake and spend time with her husband. They are both excited to explore Northern Kentucky and find their new favorite restaurants, coffee shops, and walking trails!

Dr. Trevor Hoffman was born and raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He graduated from Western Kentucky University earning degrees in Spanish and Biology. He spent a year teaching English to middle school students in Madrid, Spain before attending medical school at the University of Kentucky’s Bowling Green campus.

Trevor completed his third-year clinical clerkship at St. Elizabeth and credits the program for opening his eyes to all of the opportunities within Family Medicine. He instantly felt like a part of the team thanks to the comradery shown by the residents. His specific interests within Family Medicine include Hospice and Palliative care.

In his free time, Trevor enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis, and playing board games.

Dr. Lauren Lawrence was born in Northern Kentucky at St. Elizabeth’s Edgewood Campus and was raised in Union, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgetown College in Kentucky, and attended medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama.

Prior to medical school, Lauren shadowed multiple St. Elizabeth physicians and quickly learned of St. Elizabeth’s exceptional reputation. She was drawn to the opportunities presented by an unopposed residency and the Obstetrics fellowship program. Lauren felt welcomed by the faculty and residents during her interview and immediately recognized an encouraging and uplifting culture, which is exactly what she was looking for in a residency program. She knew this was where she wanted to continue her medical training! In the future, Lauren hopes to practice full-spectrum family medicine with an emphasis in obstetrics and women’s health.

Outside of medicine, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, Alec, baking sourdough bread, reading, and playing soccer. She has always considered Northern Kentucky her home and feels privileged to have the opportunity to give back to the community that raised her!

Dr. Wyatt Stahl was born in Lakenheath, England and eventually raised in Lima, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology at Wright State University, while competing in Cross Country and Track & Field. He earned his medical degree at Wright State University – Boonshoft School of Medicine.

While taking a walk around the campus after his interview, Wyatt realized that St. Elizabeth set the standard for other programs. Their commitment to creating full-spectrum family medicine physicians in an unopposed setting, and the respect that the community has for the residents, is unparalleled. Wyatt’s interests involve rural medicine, inpatient and outpatient medicine, women’s health, and Obstetrics.

Outside of the hospital, Wyatt enjoys running, hiking/backpacking, disc golf, playing guitar, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Angela Warning was born and raised in Florence, Kentucky. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Northern Kentucky University. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky.

Angela completed the majority of her medical education within the St. Elizabeth system and is excited to continue her training in this system. She was drawn to St. Elizabeth because the program offered rigorous inpatient and outpatient training, along with wonderful residents and faculty. She sought a program that valued both patient care and support from every aspect of the program. She was happy to find those qualities here at St. Elizabeth. Her special interests in medicine include sports medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, and procedures.

In her free time, Angela loves playing and watching most sports. She spends much of her time with her 5 nieces and nephews, including activities ranging from football to baseball to cheer competitions. She also enjoys exploring new restaurants and attending the plentiful street fairs that Cincinnati hosts in the spring and summer.