Henry Anderson, DO
Southeast Michigan
Meet our Residents
PGY-1
Rachel Bristow, DO
James Burtka, MD
Robert Zheng, DO
Henry Anderson, DO
Rachel Bristow, DO
James Burtka, MD
Robert Zheng, DO
Henry Anderson, DO
Rachel Bristow, DO
James Burtka, MD
Robert Zheng, DO
Henry Anderson, DO
Rachel Bristow, DO
James Burtka, MD
Robert Zheng, DO
PGY-2
Emily Brunett, MD
Emily was born at Corewell Health Royal Oak and grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where she developed a lifelong love of sports and staying active. She earned her degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, where she was also a member of the swim team (Go Green!). She then attended Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, continuing her training close to home.
Outside of medicine, Emily enjoys knitting, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Emily was excited to return to Corewell Health Royal Oak for her PM&R residency. She was drawn to the program's supportive, close-knit culture, outstanding curriculum, and commitment to resident education. She feels fortunate to train in the community where her journey first began.
Alexander Gosselin, DO
Alex grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He studied biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience (BCN) at the University of Michigan, and graduated from the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He enjoys being active: involved in tennis, Taekwondo, and weightlifting. Other passions include boardgames, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and going to Ren Faires.
Alex pushed to join Corewell Health’s PM&R program due to its strong sense of community amongst the residents and attendings, and supportive culture. With the opportunity to experience both aspects of private practice, and academic medicine, as well as the high procedural volume, there was no place he would rather be.
Neeraj Padmanabhan, DO
Neeraj grew up in Okemos, Michigan, a small town right outside Lansing. He went to Michigan State University for his undergraduate education, where he graduated with a degree in neuroscience, and stayed there for medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a proud supporter of the all things Michigan State. When he’s not studying, he is usually finding a new restaurant in the area, traveling, or trying to figure out how to play golf. His interests in PM&R interests include interventional spine, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Neeraj chose Corewell for several reasons. The culture of the residency is an extremely supportive learning environment, and there are very close relationships between all the residents and the faculty. The program emphasizes not only learning all there is to know about PM&R, but also provides great learning about the financial/business side of medicine.
Alex Vogel, MD
Alex grew up in Toledo, OH where he attended the University of Toledo for his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and medical school. He enjoys watching movies and is making his way through the IMDb Top 250 movie list. When he’s not at the hospital or watching movies, he’s often watching his beloved sports teams. He also loves weight training, going for walks with his family and friends, and cooking.
Alex chose Corewell Health Royal Oak because of the camaraderie and supportive atmosphere he experienced during his interview. He also has family in the area, which he is able to see often. Alex has a broad interest in fields within PM&R, but is particularly interested in either pain medicine or interventional spine.
Emily Brunett, MD
Emily was born at Corewell Health Royal Oak and grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where she developed a lifelong love of sports and staying active. She earned her degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, where she was also a member of the swim team (Go Green!). She then attended Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, continuing her training close to home.
Outside of medicine, Emily enjoys knitting, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Emily was excited to return to Corewell Health Royal Oak for her PM&R residency. She was drawn to the program's supportive, close-knit culture, outstanding curriculum, and commitment to resident education. She feels fortunate to train in the community where her journey first began.
Alexander Gosselin, DO
Alex grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He studied biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience (BCN) at the University of Michigan, and graduated from the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He enjoys being active: involved in tennis, Taekwondo, and weightlifting. Other passions include boardgames, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and going to Ren Faires.
Alex pushed to join Corewell Health’s PM&R program due to its strong sense of community amongst the residents and attendings, and supportive culture. With the opportunity to experience both aspects of private practice, and academic medicine, as well as the high procedural volume, there was no place he would rather be.
Neeraj Padmanabhan, DO
Neeraj grew up in Okemos, Michigan, a small town right outside Lansing. He went to Michigan State University for his undergraduate education, where he graduated with a degree in neuroscience, and stayed there for medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a proud supporter of the all things Michigan State. When he’s not studying, he is usually finding a new restaurant in the area, traveling, or trying to figure out how to play golf. His interests in PM&R interests include interventional spine, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Neeraj chose Corewell for several reasons. The culture of the residency is an extremely supportive learning environment, and there are very close relationships between all the residents and the faculty. The program emphasizes not only learning all there is to know about PM&R, but also provides great learning about the financial/business side of medicine.
Alex Vogel, MD
Alex grew up in Toledo, OH where he attended the University of Toledo for his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and medical school. He enjoys watching movies and is making his way through the IMDb Top 250 movie list. When he’s not at the hospital or watching movies, he’s often watching his beloved sports teams. He also loves weight training, going for walks with his family and friends, and cooking.
Alex chose Corewell Health Royal Oak because of the camaraderie and supportive atmosphere he experienced during his interview. He also has family in the area, which he is able to see often. Alex has a broad interest in fields within PM&R, but is particularly interested in either pain medicine or interventional spine.
Emily Brunett, MD
Emily was born at Corewell Health Royal Oak and grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where she developed a lifelong love of sports and staying active. She earned her degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, where she was also a member of the swim team (Go Green!). She then attended Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, continuing her training close to home.
Outside of medicine, Emily enjoys knitting, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Emily was excited to return to Corewell Health Royal Oak for her PM&R residency. She was drawn to the program's supportive, close-knit culture, outstanding curriculum, and commitment to resident education. She feels fortunate to train in the community where her journey first began.
Alexander Gosselin, DO
Alex grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He studied biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience (BCN) at the University of Michigan, and graduated from the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He enjoys being active: involved in tennis, Taekwondo, and weightlifting. Other passions include boardgames, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and going to Ren Faires.
Alex pushed to join Corewell Health’s PM&R program due to its strong sense of community amongst the residents and attendings, and supportive culture. With the opportunity to experience both aspects of private practice, and academic medicine, as well as the high procedural volume, there was no place he would rather be.
Neeraj Padmanabhan, DO
Neeraj grew up in Okemos, Michigan, a small town right outside Lansing. He went to Michigan State University for his undergraduate education, where he graduated with a degree in neuroscience, and stayed there for medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a proud supporter of the all things Michigan State. When he’s not studying, he is usually finding a new restaurant in the area, traveling, or trying to figure out how to play golf. His interests in PM&R interests include interventional spine, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Neeraj chose Corewell for several reasons. The culture of the residency is an extremely supportive learning environment, and there are very close relationships between all the residents and the faculty. The program emphasizes not only learning all there is to know about PM&R, but also provides great learning about the financial/business side of medicine.
Alex Vogel, MD
Alex grew up in Toledo, OH where he attended the University of Toledo for his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and medical school. He enjoys watching movies and is making his way through the IMDb Top 250 movie list. When he’s not at the hospital or watching movies, he’s often watching his beloved sports teams. He also loves weight training, going for walks with his family and friends, and cooking.
Alex chose Corewell Health Royal Oak because of the camaraderie and supportive atmosphere he experienced during his interview. He also has family in the area, which he is able to see often. Alex has a broad interest in fields within PM&R, but is particularly interested in either pain medicine or interventional spine.
Emily Brunett, MD
Emily was born at Corewell Health Royal Oak and grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where she developed a lifelong love of sports and staying active. She earned her degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, where she was also a member of the swim team (Go Green!). She then attended Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, continuing her training close to home.
Outside of medicine, Emily enjoys knitting, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Emily was excited to return to Corewell Health Royal Oak for her PM&R residency. She was drawn to the program's supportive, close-knit culture, outstanding curriculum, and commitment to resident education. She feels fortunate to train in the community where her journey first began.
Alexander Gosselin, DO
Alex grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He studied biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience (BCN) at the University of Michigan, and graduated from the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He enjoys being active: involved in tennis, Taekwondo, and weightlifting. Other passions include boardgames, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and going to Ren Faires.
Alex pushed to join Corewell Health’s PM&R program due to its strong sense of community amongst the residents and attendings, and supportive culture. With the opportunity to experience both aspects of private practice, and academic medicine, as well as the high procedural volume, there was no place he would rather be.
Neeraj Padmanabhan, DO
Neeraj grew up in Okemos, Michigan, a small town right outside Lansing. He went to Michigan State University for his undergraduate education, where he graduated with a degree in neuroscience, and stayed there for medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a proud supporter of the all things Michigan State. When he’s not studying, he is usually finding a new restaurant in the area, traveling, or trying to figure out how to play golf. His interests in PM&R interests include interventional spine, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Neeraj chose Corewell for several reasons. The culture of the residency is an extremely supportive learning environment, and there are very close relationships between all the residents and the faculty. The program emphasizes not only learning all there is to know about PM&R, but also provides great learning about the financial/business side of medicine.
Alex Vogel, MD
Alex grew up in Toledo, OH where he attended the University of Toledo for his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and medical school. He enjoys watching movies and is making his way through the IMDb Top 250 movie list. When he’s not at the hospital or watching movies, he’s often watching his beloved sports teams. He also loves weight training, going for walks with his family and friends, and cooking.
Alex chose Corewell Health Royal Oak because of the camaraderie and supportive atmosphere he experienced during his interview. He also has family in the area, which he is able to see often. Alex has a broad interest in fields within PM&R, but is particularly interested in either pain medicine or interventional spine.
PGY-3
Samantha Danto, DO
Samantha grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where she discovered her love of medicine while helping out in her father’s private practice office. She later moved out west to California, Oregon, and Missouri, where she finished high school before attending University of Missouri, Columbia for her undergraduate education. She then attended Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine for osteopathic medical school. She was ecstatic to come back to Southeast Michigan for residency, where the majority of her family still resides. Her current PM&R interests include cancer rehab, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Samantha chose Corewell Royal Oak for its supportive faculty, high volume of patients, and diversity. She values the well-rounded PM&R education that is offered at her program.
Kevin Mattar, MD
Kevin grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He studied business administration at the University of Kansas before attending medical school at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!). Outside of hospital, he loves to experiment with different types of exercise and read books across a wide range of genres. He is also a fan of board games, as he and his wife are always ready to host a board game night. He also loves trying new foods around the Detroit Metro area. His current interests within PM&R are broad.
Kevin chose Corewell Health for making him feel so welcome on interview day, its exposure to a private practice model, and for the chance to live in a bigger city with all the benefits of being in the Midwest.
Connor McCarthy, MD
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.Connor grew up in Columbus, Ohio and studied neuroscience at The Ohio State University. He then completed medical school at The University of Toledo College of Medicine. He is known for being a lifelong fan of Notre Dame and a lover of country music. Outside of medicine you can find him watching sports, spending time on the lake, or exploring Detroit. His interests in PM&R include interventional spine and spinal cord injury medicine.
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.
Anthony Nigro, MD
Tony was born in Ypsilanti, MI and grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He studied biology at Ohio State where his fandom for the Wolverines never wavered, despite them going 0-4 during his time in Columbus. He went on to obtain his MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Tony was thrilled to move back to Michigan for residency. His PM&R subspeciality interests currently include spinal cord injury medicine, neuromuscular medicine, and pain medicine. In his free time, you can find him outdoors running, fishing, and hiking. He also enjoys watching football and playing euchre.
Tony’s away rotation experience influenced his decision to choose Corewell Health, Royal Oak PM&R. He saw firsthand how the close, friendly relationships amongst residents and attendings created an ideal training environment. He felt that the opportunity to serve the Metro Detroit community would expose him to a wide range of disorders and disabilities and help shape him into a well-rounded physiatrist.
Samantha Danto, DO
Samantha grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where she discovered her love of medicine while helping out in her father’s private practice office. She later moved out west to California, Oregon, and Missouri, where she finished high school before attending University of Missouri, Columbia for her undergraduate education. She then attended Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine for osteopathic medical school. She was ecstatic to come back to Southeast Michigan for residency, where the majority of her family still resides. Her current PM&R interests include cancer rehab, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Samantha chose Corewell Royal Oak for its supportive faculty, high volume of patients, and diversity. She values the well-rounded PM&R education that is offered at her program.
Kevin Mattar, MD
Kevin grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He studied business administration at the University of Kansas before attending medical school at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!). Outside of hospital, he loves to experiment with different types of exercise and read books across a wide range of genres. He is also a fan of board games, as he and his wife are always ready to host a board game night. He also loves trying new foods around the Detroit Metro area. His current interests within PM&R are broad.
Kevin chose Corewell Health for making him feel so welcome on interview day, its exposure to a private practice model, and for the chance to live in a bigger city with all the benefits of being in the Midwest.
Connor McCarthy, MD
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.Connor grew up in Columbus, Ohio and studied neuroscience at The Ohio State University. He then completed medical school at The University of Toledo College of Medicine. He is known for being a lifelong fan of Notre Dame and a lover of country music. Outside of medicine you can find him watching sports, spending time on the lake, or exploring Detroit. His interests in PM&R include interventional spine and spinal cord injury medicine.
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.
Anthony Nigro, MD
Tony was born in Ypsilanti, MI and grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He studied biology at Ohio State where his fandom for the Wolverines never wavered, despite them going 0-4 during his time in Columbus. He went on to obtain his MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Tony was thrilled to move back to Michigan for residency. His PM&R subspeciality interests currently include spinal cord injury medicine, neuromuscular medicine, and pain medicine. In his free time, you can find him outdoors running, fishing, and hiking. He also enjoys watching football and playing euchre.
Tony’s away rotation experience influenced his decision to choose Corewell Health, Royal Oak PM&R. He saw firsthand how the close, friendly relationships amongst residents and attendings created an ideal training environment. He felt that the opportunity to serve the Metro Detroit community would expose him to a wide range of disorders and disabilities and help shape him into a well-rounded physiatrist.
Samantha Danto, DO
Samantha grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where she discovered her love of medicine while helping out in her father’s private practice office. She later moved out west to California, Oregon, and Missouri, where she finished high school before attending University of Missouri, Columbia for her undergraduate education. She then attended Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine for osteopathic medical school. She was ecstatic to come back to Southeast Michigan for residency, where the majority of her family still resides. Her current PM&R interests include cancer rehab, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Samantha chose Corewell Royal Oak for its supportive faculty, high volume of patients, and diversity. She values the well-rounded PM&R education that is offered at her program.
Kevin Mattar, MD
Kevin grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He studied business administration at the University of Kansas before attending medical school at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!). Outside of hospital, he loves to experiment with different types of exercise and read books across a wide range of genres. He is also a fan of board games, as he and his wife are always ready to host a board game night. He also loves trying new foods around the Detroit Metro area. His current interests within PM&R are broad.
Kevin chose Corewell Health for making him feel so welcome on interview day, its exposure to a private practice model, and for the chance to live in a bigger city with all the benefits of being in the Midwest.
Connor McCarthy, MD
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.Connor grew up in Columbus, Ohio and studied neuroscience at The Ohio State University. He then completed medical school at The University of Toledo College of Medicine. He is known for being a lifelong fan of Notre Dame and a lover of country music. Outside of medicine you can find him watching sports, spending time on the lake, or exploring Detroit. His interests in PM&R include interventional spine and spinal cord injury medicine.
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.
Anthony Nigro, MD
Tony was born in Ypsilanti, MI and grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He studied biology at Ohio State where his fandom for the Wolverines never wavered, despite them going 0-4 during his time in Columbus. He went on to obtain his MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Tony was thrilled to move back to Michigan for residency. His PM&R subspeciality interests currently include spinal cord injury medicine, neuromuscular medicine, and pain medicine. In his free time, you can find him outdoors running, fishing, and hiking. He also enjoys watching football and playing euchre.
Tony’s away rotation experience influenced his decision to choose Corewell Health, Royal Oak PM&R. He saw firsthand how the close, friendly relationships amongst residents and attendings created an ideal training environment. He felt that the opportunity to serve the Metro Detroit community would expose him to a wide range of disorders and disabilities and help shape him into a well-rounded physiatrist.
Samantha Danto, DO
Samantha grew up in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where she discovered her love of medicine while helping out in her father’s private practice office. She later moved out west to California, Oregon, and Missouri, where she finished high school before attending University of Missouri, Columbia for her undergraduate education. She then attended Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine for osteopathic medical school. She was ecstatic to come back to Southeast Michigan for residency, where the majority of her family still resides. Her current PM&R interests include cancer rehab, neuromuscular medicine, and sports medicine.
Samantha chose Corewell Royal Oak for its supportive faculty, high volume of patients, and diversity. She values the well-rounded PM&R education that is offered at her program.
Kevin Mattar, MD
Kevin grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He studied business administration at the University of Kansas before attending medical school at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!). Outside of hospital, he loves to experiment with different types of exercise and read books across a wide range of genres. He is also a fan of board games, as he and his wife are always ready to host a board game night. He also loves trying new foods around the Detroit Metro area. His current interests within PM&R are broad.
Kevin chose Corewell Health for making him feel so welcome on interview day, its exposure to a private practice model, and for the chance to live in a bigger city with all the benefits of being in the Midwest.
Connor McCarthy, MD
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.Connor grew up in Columbus, Ohio and studied neuroscience at The Ohio State University. He then completed medical school at The University of Toledo College of Medicine. He is known for being a lifelong fan of Notre Dame and a lover of country music. Outside of medicine you can find him watching sports, spending time on the lake, or exploring Detroit. His interests in PM&R include interventional spine and spinal cord injury medicine.
Connor chose Corewell Health-Royal Oak because of the high volume of patients, exposure to private practice, and the people he met during his interview day.
Anthony Nigro, MD
Tony was born in Ypsilanti, MI and grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He studied biology at Ohio State where his fandom for the Wolverines never wavered, despite them going 0-4 during his time in Columbus. He went on to obtain his MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Tony was thrilled to move back to Michigan for residency. His PM&R subspeciality interests currently include spinal cord injury medicine, neuromuscular medicine, and pain medicine. In his free time, you can find him outdoors running, fishing, and hiking. He also enjoys watching football and playing euchre.
Tony’s away rotation experience influenced his decision to choose Corewell Health, Royal Oak PM&R. He saw firsthand how the close, friendly relationships amongst residents and attendings created an ideal training environment. He felt that the opportunity to serve the Metro Detroit community would expose him to a wide range of disorders and disabilities and help shape him into a well-rounded physiatrist.
PGY-4
Logan Conner, MD
Logan grew up in Rockford, Michigan and attended undergraduate at Grand Valley State University for biomedical sciences where he was also a student athlete on the rowing team. He attended Central Michigan College of Medicine for medical school (Fire Up Chips!!!). When he isn't in the hospital you can often find him out on the golf course trying to fix his slice, camping with friends, snowboarding, or doing anything involving lakes and boating. Although his interest in PM&R is currently broad, he does have a keen interest in pediatrics, brain injury, and MSK procedures.
Logan chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for its broad educational experience, the friendly staff and co-residents, and its history of training residents to enter a variety of PM&R sub-specialties.
Connor Arrasmith, DO
Connor grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. He studied exercise physiology at Liberty University and then completed medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. He enjoys all things sports and weightlifting. He also enjoys taking his Bernedoole, Maverick, to new breweries, wineries, and Starbucks. His interests in PM&R include neuromuscular medicine, cancer rehab, and interventional spine.
He chose Corewell Health because of his great experience on interview day, the support he knew he would receive and the ability to learn in a private practice model.
Alex Nickel, MD
Alex grew up in northern Indiana spending whatever free time she had outside of gymnastics practice on one of her hometown’s 101 lakes. She studied Global Health at the University of Michigan where she was a member of the varsity cheerleading team. She stayed true to her maize and blue roots and earned her MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. Her current interests within PM&R include diagnosis and treatment of sports/msk injuries, ultrasound guided and interventional spine procedures, and cancer rehab. Outside of medicine you can find Alex wake-surfing in the summer, snow skiing in the winter, and cheering on her beloved wolverines at various sporting events.
She chose Corewell Health for the high volume and diversity of patients, exposure to the private practice model, and the down-to-earth nature of both the residents and attendings.
Nicholas Olen, DO
Nick, named after the legendary accomplishments of former MSU and now Alabama head coach Nick Saban, grew up in the small town of Midland, MI. He chose to pursue a biochemical engineering degree at Hope College where he participated as a collegiate athlete in both swimming and diving and later club rugby. He later went on to attend Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, specifically finding his passion for clinical musculoskeletal diseases as a sport OMT trainer for MSU athletes. He also continued his love for athletics as a member of the MSU collegiate paintball team. Nick’s specific PM&R interests currently include the subspecialities of sports medicine in addition to interventional spine procedures. In his free time, Nick can be found weightlifting, playing weekly men’s league hockey, and spending time on the several lakes of metro Detroit.
He chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for his PMR residency due to its diverse patient population, a supportive faculty, and an excellent broad-based curriculum. He believes all these factors provide residents with a strong foundational knowledge of PM&R and enables them to pursue individual academic interests.
Logan Conner, MD
Logan grew up in Rockford, Michigan and attended undergraduate at Grand Valley State University for biomedical sciences where he was also a student athlete on the rowing team. He attended Central Michigan College of Medicine for medical school (Fire Up Chips!!!). When he isn't in the hospital you can often find him out on the golf course trying to fix his slice, camping with friends, snowboarding, or doing anything involving lakes and boating. Although his interest in PM&R is currently broad, he does have a keen interest in pediatrics, brain injury, and MSK procedures.
Logan chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for its broad educational experience, the friendly staff and co-residents, and its history of training residents to enter a variety of PM&R sub-specialties.
Connor Arrasmith, DO
Connor grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. He studied exercise physiology at Liberty University and then completed medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. He enjoys all things sports and weightlifting. He also enjoys taking his Bernedoole, Maverick, to new breweries, wineries, and Starbucks. His interests in PM&R include neuromuscular medicine, cancer rehab, and interventional spine.
He chose Corewell Health because of his great experience on interview day, the support he knew he would receive and the ability to learn in a private practice model.
Alex Nickel, MD
Alex grew up in northern Indiana spending whatever free time she had outside of gymnastics practice on one of her hometown’s 101 lakes. She studied Global Health at the University of Michigan where she was a member of the varsity cheerleading team. She stayed true to her maize and blue roots and earned her MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. Her current interests within PM&R include diagnosis and treatment of sports/msk injuries, ultrasound guided and interventional spine procedures, and cancer rehab. Outside of medicine you can find Alex wake-surfing in the summer, snow skiing in the winter, and cheering on her beloved wolverines at various sporting events.
She chose Corewell Health for the high volume and diversity of patients, exposure to the private practice model, and the down-to-earth nature of both the residents and attendings.
Nicholas Olen, DO
Nick, named after the legendary accomplishments of former MSU and now Alabama head coach Nick Saban, grew up in the small town of Midland, MI. He chose to pursue a biochemical engineering degree at Hope College where he participated as a collegiate athlete in both swimming and diving and later club rugby. He later went on to attend Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, specifically finding his passion for clinical musculoskeletal diseases as a sport OMT trainer for MSU athletes. He also continued his love for athletics as a member of the MSU collegiate paintball team. Nick’s specific PM&R interests currently include the subspecialities of sports medicine in addition to interventional spine procedures. In his free time, Nick can be found weightlifting, playing weekly men’s league hockey, and spending time on the several lakes of metro Detroit.
He chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for his PMR residency due to its diverse patient population, a supportive faculty, and an excellent broad-based curriculum. He believes all these factors provide residents with a strong foundational knowledge of PM&R and enables them to pursue individual academic interests.
Logan Conner, MD
Logan grew up in Rockford, Michigan and attended undergraduate at Grand Valley State University for biomedical sciences where he was also a student athlete on the rowing team. He attended Central Michigan College of Medicine for medical school (Fire Up Chips!!!). When he isn't in the hospital you can often find him out on the golf course trying to fix his slice, camping with friends, snowboarding, or doing anything involving lakes and boating. Although his interest in PM&R is currently broad, he does have a keen interest in pediatrics, brain injury, and MSK procedures.
Logan chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for its broad educational experience, the friendly staff and co-residents, and its history of training residents to enter a variety of PM&R sub-specialties.
Connor Arrasmith, DO
Connor grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. He studied exercise physiology at Liberty University and then completed medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. He enjoys all things sports and weightlifting. He also enjoys taking his Bernedoole, Maverick, to new breweries, wineries, and Starbucks. His interests in PM&R include neuromuscular medicine, cancer rehab, and interventional spine.
He chose Corewell Health because of his great experience on interview day, the support he knew he would receive and the ability to learn in a private practice model.
Alex Nickel, MD
Alex grew up in northern Indiana spending whatever free time she had outside of gymnastics practice on one of her hometown’s 101 lakes. She studied Global Health at the University of Michigan where she was a member of the varsity cheerleading team. She stayed true to her maize and blue roots and earned her MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. Her current interests within PM&R include diagnosis and treatment of sports/msk injuries, ultrasound guided and interventional spine procedures, and cancer rehab. Outside of medicine you can find Alex wake-surfing in the summer, snow skiing in the winter, and cheering on her beloved wolverines at various sporting events.
She chose Corewell Health for the high volume and diversity of patients, exposure to the private practice model, and the down-to-earth nature of both the residents and attendings.
Nicholas Olen, DO
Nick, named after the legendary accomplishments of former MSU and now Alabama head coach Nick Saban, grew up in the small town of Midland, MI. He chose to pursue a biochemical engineering degree at Hope College where he participated as a collegiate athlete in both swimming and diving and later club rugby. He later went on to attend Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, specifically finding his passion for clinical musculoskeletal diseases as a sport OMT trainer for MSU athletes. He also continued his love for athletics as a member of the MSU collegiate paintball team. Nick’s specific PM&R interests currently include the subspecialities of sports medicine in addition to interventional spine procedures. In his free time, Nick can be found weightlifting, playing weekly men’s league hockey, and spending time on the several lakes of metro Detroit.
He chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for his PMR residency due to its diverse patient population, a supportive faculty, and an excellent broad-based curriculum. He believes all these factors provide residents with a strong foundational knowledge of PM&R and enables them to pursue individual academic interests.
Logan Conner, MD
Logan grew up in Rockford, Michigan and attended undergraduate at Grand Valley State University for biomedical sciences where he was also a student athlete on the rowing team. He attended Central Michigan College of Medicine for medical school (Fire Up Chips!!!). When he isn't in the hospital you can often find him out on the golf course trying to fix his slice, camping with friends, snowboarding, or doing anything involving lakes and boating. Although his interest in PM&R is currently broad, he does have a keen interest in pediatrics, brain injury, and MSK procedures.
Logan chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for its broad educational experience, the friendly staff and co-residents, and its history of training residents to enter a variety of PM&R sub-specialties.
Connor Arrasmith, DO
Connor grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. He studied exercise physiology at Liberty University and then completed medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. He enjoys all things sports and weightlifting. He also enjoys taking his Bernedoole, Maverick, to new breweries, wineries, and Starbucks. His interests in PM&R include neuromuscular medicine, cancer rehab, and interventional spine.
He chose Corewell Health because of his great experience on interview day, the support he knew he would receive and the ability to learn in a private practice model.
Alex Nickel, MD
Alex grew up in northern Indiana spending whatever free time she had outside of gymnastics practice on one of her hometown’s 101 lakes. She studied Global Health at the University of Michigan where she was a member of the varsity cheerleading team. She stayed true to her maize and blue roots and earned her MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. Her current interests within PM&R include diagnosis and treatment of sports/msk injuries, ultrasound guided and interventional spine procedures, and cancer rehab. Outside of medicine you can find Alex wake-surfing in the summer, snow skiing in the winter, and cheering on her beloved wolverines at various sporting events.
She chose Corewell Health for the high volume and diversity of patients, exposure to the private practice model, and the down-to-earth nature of both the residents and attendings.
Nicholas Olen, DO
Nick, named after the legendary accomplishments of former MSU and now Alabama head coach Nick Saban, grew up in the small town of Midland, MI. He chose to pursue a biochemical engineering degree at Hope College where he participated as a collegiate athlete in both swimming and diving and later club rugby. He later went on to attend Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, specifically finding his passion for clinical musculoskeletal diseases as a sport OMT trainer for MSU athletes. He also continued his love for athletics as a member of the MSU collegiate paintball team. Nick’s specific PM&R interests currently include the subspecialities of sports medicine in addition to interventional spine procedures. In his free time, Nick can be found weightlifting, playing weekly men’s league hockey, and spending time on the several lakes of metro Detroit.
He chose Corewell Health Royal Oak for his PMR residency due to its diverse patient population, a supportive faculty, and an excellent broad-based curriculum. He believes all these factors provide residents with a strong foundational knowledge of PM&R and enables them to pursue individual academic interests.