Our Team

Core Faculty

Each of our faculty brings special strengths and a determination to enrich your residency experience. Our experienced faculty emphasizes the joy and excitement of learning and the acquisition of the skills to be life-long learners. We value teamwork in an atmosphere of support and respect for each other.

• We have six full-time Cleveland Clinic physicians and one part-time Cleveland Clinic physician, all appointed with Case Western Reserve University and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Two of our faculty have research fellowships.
• One of our faculty has OB privileges.
• We also have a full-time behavioral science coordinator and two family nurse practitioners, as well as a part-time patient education coordinator.
• One full-time outpatient primary care pharmacist.

Our Faculty

Sandra Snyder, DO (she/her/hers)
Program Director, Family Medicine Residency Program

Liz Rainbolt, MD (she/her/hers)
Medical Director/Associate Program Director

Ayan Sanyal, MD (he/him/his)
Associate Program Director/Women's Health & Pediatrics Director

Terri Dalton, MA, IMFT (she/her/hers)
Behavioral Science Director

John Hanicak, MD (he/him/his)
Procedures/Ultrasound Curriculum Coordinator

Fred Jorgensen, MD (he/him/his)
Management of Healthcare Systems, Co-Director

Daniel Krajcik, DO (he/him/his)
Management of Healthcare Systems, Co-Director/Osteopathic Curriculum Director

Devon Smith, MD
OB/GYN Director

Carl Tyler Jr., MD (he/him/his)
Geriatrics and Research Curriculum Director

Interprofessional Teaching Faculty

Kristine Harris, LISW-S, TCC/STAMP/Transitions of Care (she/her/hers)

Rebecca Mauch, BSN, RN 
Nursing Supervisor of Interdisciplinary Education

Ann R. Rutt, APRN, FNP-C (she/her/hers)

Rachel Stulock, RPh, PharmD (she/her/hers)
Clinical Pharmacist, Co-Director of Interdisciplinary Education

Alexandra Hamilton, BSN, RN (she/her/hers)

Current Residents

PGY-3

Emily Edwards, DO (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: As a medical student in the TCC program I was drawn to the welcoming environment and incredible faculty at CCF Lakewood. This program is so innovative and pushes you to be the best family physician, through improving general skills and knowledge, viewing patients holistically, and giving us ample autonomy to manage our own panel of patients from early on.

Nisha George, DO (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I chose CC Lakewood because I felt a strong sense of community within the program itself, but also between the program and the population it serves. I also loved its commitment to population health, osteopathic medicine and innovation.

Alisha Gupta, MD (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University, 2022
• Why I chose Cleveland Clinic: I wanted to train at a program that offers the resources of a cutting-edge academic institution while providing a community environment. Our curriculum is comprehensive in preventive health, health promotion, holistic patient care, behavioral medicine and so many other areas.

Paul Haddad, DO (he/him/his)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022
• Why I chose Cleveland Clinic: I chose CC Lakewood because it allows me to serve the community I grew up in as well as the ability to explore medicine through many different avenues. At CC Lakewood I am able to practice in the emergency, outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as work on population management and the many other aspects of family medicine.

Kyle Kettler, MD (he/him/his)

• Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, 2022
• Why I chose Cleveland Clinic: The faculty and residents were very warm, welcoming, and spoke very highly of their experience and training at Lakewood. Additionally, the faculty were very motivated to provide the training and experience I was seeking individually for my family medicine career, which they are able to provide with the abundant opportunity within the Cleveland Clinic system.

Kevin Pan, DO (he/him/his)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I wanted to be part of a program that invested both in me as a physician, as well as the community that surrounds the clinic. The clinic is constantly adapting to meet the needs of the community around it, and they train us to be prepared to provide that care.

Ashley Re, MD (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, 2022
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine represented the epitome of what I was looking for in a residency program: world-class training, robust curriculum and ample elective and community service opportunities. Additionally, a sense of belonging and connectedness to my colleagues is highly important to me and, despite interview season being virtual, the kindness and sense of collegiality exuded by the faculty and residents could not have been more apparent.

Kara Renner, DO (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022
• Why I chose Cleveland Clinic: From day one, CCF residency program has felt like a family. I feel well-supported in my various endeavors by faculty and co-residents alike.

PGY-2

Nicholas Abdallah, DO (he/him/his)

• Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I always wanted to be in a residency that cared for my local community while addressing healthcare disparities. The Cleveland Clinic has a tradition of excellence, so I knew that I would be receiving an outstanding education to prepare me for a career in full-spectrum family medicine, including my values and emphasis on holistic care with training in osteopathic medicine.

Abigael Amheiser, DO (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I loved working with the residents and faculty and I was so impressed by the professionalism as well as everyone’s excitement to teach and learn medicine. It felt like a perfect fit when I first rotated with the program a year ago, and I am excited that I get to be here.

Rebecca Bracken-Taylor, DO (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I immediately felt comfortable at the practice and knew this was the place that would support me in becoming my best. Additionally, the variety of programs Lakewood supports means a diverse training experience.

Brennan Cull, DO (he/him/his)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: This place was truly welcoming as soon as I arrived with everyone wanting to learn about me as a person. I developed a lot of connections with the faculty and residents almost instantly and felt a part of the family when I had a rotation here.

Vanessa Guzman, DO (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: Everything about the residency program matches who I am as a person. I like their emphasis on population health and the education provided to teach us effective quality improvement tools to create better systems that will improve the health of certain populations.

Christine Hook, MD, BVetMed, MRCVS (she/her/hers)

• Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, 2023
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I sought a rigorous family medicine program that challenged its residents to provide outstanding, well rounded patient care. Cleveland Clinic Lakewood embodies innovation, integrity, service, and compassion with a strong belief in lifelong learning and balance. I was fortunate and eager to join the Cleveland Clinic Lakewood as a PGY2 after my partner matched in Radiology nearby, a year after I began my training in western New York.

James Papadimos, MD, MPH (he/him/his)

• Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine & Life Sciences
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: About 30 seconds into the interview, I knew I had found my home at the CCF-FM residency! Not only did I find a program that emphasizes the importance of education and clinical experience, but also one that is truly invested in the personal growth and development of their residents.

Matthew Wagner, DO (he/him/his)

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I chose the CC Lakewood FM program because it provides the expertise and resources of the Cleveland Clinic along with the compassion and personal focus of a local community physician’s office. The focus on both academic and community-based learning means I will become the most well-rounded physician I can be for my patients.

PGY-1

Genaro DeLeon, MD

• Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, 2024
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I chose Cleveland Clinic Lakewood because of the people. Since the first day of my rotation at CC Lakewood, I felt welcomed as a valuable member of the medical team. Through my experience with the teaching faculty, residents and clinic staff, I knew I would be supported during my residency training. My interview day only confirmed that this was the best residency program to grow both professionally and personally.

Martin Lam, DO

• Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, 2024
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: The Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Medicine Program attracted me because of the people. The attendings, the residents, the medical assistance and all the other professionals that make the clinic were all amazing during my four-week audition. Everyone was extremely welcoming, positive, receptive and most of all willing to teach.

Caitlin Rader, DO

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2024
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: Upon meeting the staff at the Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center I felt welcomed and a sense of connection. I felt (and still do) that the individuals working here wanted to get to know me as a person, which meant so much to me. My husband and I have lived in Lakewood for over 10 years, and I would like to serve this community alongside caring physicians who provide holistic care that goes above and beyond patient expectations. I cannot wait to deepen my relationships with both patients and co-workers over the next several years.

Mary Ann Santucci, MD

• Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 2024
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: The people at the Cleveland Clinic felt like home. The welcoming nature of the faculty, staff, and residents created an environment where I could be myself, learn, and push myself to try things without the fear of making mistakes. Between the familial and supportive environment and the resources that CCF as an institution has to offer, I could not have found a better fit. I am thrilled to have matched at CCF!

Riya Shanavas, DO

• Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2024
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: CC Lakewood has an exceptional training program, which not only offers a dynamic curriculum but also emphasizes compassionate patient care. When I rotated here, I immediately felt supported by both faculty and residents as they were genuinely invested in my personal growth.

Mckenzie Stine, DO

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Transformative Care Continuum, 2024
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: Cleveland Clinic Lakewood feels like home. The staff are welcoming, compassionate, and driven to provide quality, patient-centered care. I am excited and honored to work and learn in such a community.

Claire Stuart, DO

• Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2024
• Why I Chose Cleveland Clinic: I appreciated the professional and collegial environment during my rotation and interview. Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic provides extensive training in population health, focused on vulnerable populations, which is one of my interests.