MEET OUR PGY3 RESIDENTS
Alexander Burns, MD
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Medical Interests: Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine
Other Medical Experience: In medical school I spent a summer studying infectious diseases in Santiago, Chile.
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I was excited about doing my residency training in the beautiful state of Wisconsin and getting to know the Midwest better. During the interview, I was impressed by the faculty and their dedication toward teaching. I felt strongly that the program would support my interests in medicine and help me grow as a physician.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, swimming, dancing bachata, and cooking new recipes.
Andrew Hanna, MD
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Medical Interests: Underserved populations, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Other Medical Experience: Assistant Physician in St. Louis MO, Pharmacy Technician, Certified Medical Interpreter
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? As a resident with MCW-Prevea Health Family Medicine Residency, I am deeply interested in learning about my patients’ backgrounds and cultures that may affect their medical treatment. I believe effective medical care requires collaboration between the patient and provider, and I strive to achieve this in all patient interactions..
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, spending time with my family and traveling
Erica Kleist, MD
Hometown: Green Bay, WI
Medical Interests: Neurology, Sports Medicine
Other Medical Experience: Principal Investigator for a research team. We are working to evaluate the efficacy of technology regarding patient experience and satisfaction.
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I choose Prevea because they treat their patients with respect and kindness, as well as their employees. I wanted to work with people who are team players and provide compassionate care.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: When I’m not working, I enjoy running and exploring my many interests of the outdoors, botany, aquariums and animals.
Michelle Stauff, MD
Hometown: Green Bay, WI
Medical Interests: Global Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, OBGYN, Geriatrics
Other Medical Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant, Line therapist for kids with autism, Volunteer on international medical mission trips, Emergency Medical Technician training
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I am originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin. I am excited to be back home for my family medicine residency. I love this community and am looking forward to serving here.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: I like to spend my free time with my family and friends. I enjoy cooking, baking, hiking, reading, visiting the beach and watching movies
Lillian Whalen, MD
Hometown:: Madison, WI
Medical Interests: Functional Medicine, Medical Bioethics, NaPro Technology
Other Medical Experience: Medical mission in Burundi, East Africa, Medical bioethics internship, Charlottesville, VA, Externship studying euthanasia in Brussels, Belgium
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I chose MCW-Prevea Family Medicine because I attended MCW-Green Bay medical school and my husband and I wanted to stay in the area. We love this community, and I have loved getting to know the great network of doctors who work in northeast Wisconsin.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter and church community in Green Bay.
Austin Wills, MD
Hometown: Appleton, WI
Medical Interests: Sports medicine, Addiction medicine, Palliative care/Hospice
Other Medical Experience: Emergency Medical Scribe, Pharmacy Technician, Teaching Assistant at UW Madison
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I chose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program because of the knowledgeable and personable residents and faculty. The location is great and the facilities are top of the line. In addition, the curriculum had all of the rotations I am interested in.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: In my free time, I enjoy traveling, golfing, hiking, skiing, trying new cuisines and watching the Milwaukee Bucks