General Surgery Residents

Amanda Briese, DO

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY III

Education
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Christopher Carballo, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY V

Education
Doctor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Breanna L. Durbin, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY IV

Biography

Anticipated Career in Surgery: Undecided

Hometown and State: Knoxville, TN

Undergraduate School: Rhodes College in Memphis, TN

Major and Degree: Bachelor of Science: Biology

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine

Hobbies, Interests: soccer, being outdoors, cooking, painting

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: My house was used in filming Halloween 2

Most essential thing an applicant to the program should know about NHRMC: This is a gem of a program. You receive unrivaled operative experience with awesome co-residents. And you can't beat having the beach to visit on off weekends!

Education
West Virginia University School of Medicine - Charleston, WV
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Justin Faulkner, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY V

Biography

Anticipated Career in Surgery: Pediatric Surgery

Hometown and State: Scio, NY

Undergraduate School: Syracuse University

Major and Degree: BS biology

Medical School: SUNY Upstate

Hobbies and interest: Spending time with family, paddle boarding, beach going, triathlons, basketball, soccer (pre ACL tear), woodworking

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: National Geographic named Wilmington as one of the top 20 surf towns in the world.

Most essential thing an applicant to the program should know about NHRMC: You develop close relationships with attendings quickly, have lots of operative experience and are given autonomy early on.

Education
Doctor of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, Syracuse, NY
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Viktor Fedorov, DO

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY IV

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: Interested in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hometown and State: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Undergraduate School: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Major and Degree: BA Biology

Medical School: University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies, Interests: Spending time with my son

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: Hurricane Florence was the 2nd worst water event in the nation's history (2nd only to Hurricane Harvey).

Most essential thing an applicant to the program should know about NHRMC: Great place to progress your technical skills at an expedited rate

Education
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Jillian Graff, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY II

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: Critical Care

Hometown: Candia, NH

Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina

Major and Degree: BA in Psychology

Medical School: University of South Carolina-Columbia

Hobbies, Interests: Hanging out with my dog Obi, soccer, horses

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: It's very dog friendly!!

Most essential thing an applicant to the program should know about NHRMC: Support you get from you co-residents and attendings!

Education
University of South Carolina- Columbia
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident
Residency

Matthew G. Hager, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY III

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: Undecided, Trauma/Global Health

Hometown and State: Clearwater, FL

Undergraduate School: Florida State University

Major and Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry

Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine

Hobbies, Interests: Surfing, skateboarding, kayaking, hiking, woodworking, playing guitar, traveling, and spending time with my amazing wife and dog. Very much interested in medical missions/ global health.

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: Its got a lot of great surfing & people!! It’s a good mix of beach feels with genuine southern hospitality. Also, so many great parks and trails to explore!

Most essential thing an applicant to the program should know about NHRMC: Close-knit family environment, where you are challenged but always supported and cared for. The people are genuine and truly seek your best interests. Also, high case volumes allowing graduates the competency to go straight into private practice, and/or the opportunity to pursue any subspecialty! All in all, it really boils down to the great people here at NHRMC!

Education
Florida State University College of Medicine
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Richard Jernigan, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY I

Biography

Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Jill M. Kanney, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY III

Biography

Anticipated Career in Surgery: General Practice

Hometown and State: Coldwater, Ohio

Undergraduate School: The Ohio State University

Major and Degree: Biomedical Engineering

Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Hobbies, Interests: running, surfing, playing guitar/piano, cooking/baking

Education
The Ohio State University
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Kevin Kirkland, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY V

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: General surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and/or trauma surgery

Hometown and State: Valley Center, KS

Undergraduate School: Kansas State University

Major and Degree: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Degree: Master of Public Health

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Hobbies, Interests: Traveling, scuba diving, sports, hiking, boating, snow skiing, painting, and reading

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: There are many sunken ships nearby in the Atlantic Ocean providing great diving

Most essential thing an applicant to the program has to know about NHRMC: There is an extraordinarily special comradery among the residents, faculty, and staff

Education
Doctor of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Justin D. Leavitt, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY III

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: Acute care surgery

Hometown and State: Orem, UT

Undergraduate School: Utah Valley University

Major and Degree: BS, Emergency Services Administration

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine

Hobbies, Interests: Rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, running, music

Most Interesting Fact about Wilmington: Did you know that basketball great Michael Jordan grew up in Wilmington? Years later he would lead the Chicago Bulls against the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals where he most definitely pushed off.

Education
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Anna Malysz Oyola, DO

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY IV

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: Undecided

Hometown and State: Orland Park, IL

Undergraduate School: Augustana College, IL

Major and Degree: BA in Neuroscience with minors in Biochemistry and Spanish

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies, Interests: Playing piano, badminton, baking, traveling, salsa dancing

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: Wilmington is a city of hidden gems and has something for everyone: from history and architecture, to cuisine and shopping, to nature, recreation and of course...the beach!

Most essential thing an applicant to the program should know about NHRMC: Accessibility to not only surgical attendings but providers from other specialties as well. Everyone is friendly, eager to teach, and excited to be here, and that combination makes for an excellent work environment.

Education
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

John W. Miller, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY II

Biography

Education
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Alyssa Piscitello-Nolan, DO

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY I

Biography

Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Lindsey Register, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY II

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: General surgery

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Undergraduate School: University of Florida

Major and Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition

Medical School: University of South Carolina-Greenville

Hobbies, Interests: Traveling, gardening, cooking, yoga, spending time with family and friends

Education
University of South Carolina-Greenville
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident
Residency

Kathleen C. Riley, DO

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY I

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: Undecided but very interested in breast and plastic and reconstructive surgery

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina

Major and Degree: Biology, B.S.

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus

Hobbies, Interests: Running, yoga, reading, trying new restaurants, my French Bulldog Winnie

Education
University of South Carolina
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident
Residency

Yvette Rodriguez, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY II

Biography
Anticipated Career in Surgery: Trauma or Colorectal Surgery

Hometown: Miami FL

Undergraduate School: Florida International University

Major and Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Biology

Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Hobbies, Interests: High Intensity Interval Training and weightlifting, cooking, painting and going to the beach

Education
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident
Residency

Aparajita Spencer, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY IV

Biography

Anticipated Career in Surgery: Undecided

Hometown and State: Huntsville, AL

Undergraduate School: Birmingham-Southern College

Major and Degree: Biology/Psychology

Medical School: UAB

Hobbies, Interests: Traveling, cooking, singing, playing with my dog Toby

Most interesting fact about Wilmington: Dawson's Creek was filmed here

Most essential thing an applicant to the program should know about NHRMC: The culture here is what makes this program special. You spend so much time with your co-residents that they become family and I could not have picked a better family to spend 5 years with.

Education
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident

Adam Wegener, MD

Novant Health General Surgery Resident, PGY I

Biography

Residencies
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Current Resident 

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