Family Medicine Residents

Payton Andronikidis, MD
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Payton grew up in Chesterfield, Michigan. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Grand Valley State University. She went on to receive her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, watching reality television shows, going to the gym with her fiancé, and trying new restaurants. 

Lindsey Bugosh, MD
Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Lindsey grew up in Livonia, Michigan. She received her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and went on to earn her medical degree from Central Michigan University College of Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, doing creative activities, conversing over a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her friends, family, and two cats.

Paige Girdley, MD
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. 

Paige grew up in Fenton, MI. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Michigan State University and went on to earn her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and her cat, Ruby Sue, gardening, and trying new restaurants.

Alexis Hurley, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Alexis grew up in Canton, MI.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science from Michigan State University.  She went on to earn her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, golfing, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

Laura O'Brien, MD
Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Laura grew up in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. She received her bachelor's degree in neuroscience at the University of Michigan, earned her master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Duke University, and graduated from Central Michigan University College of Medicine. During her free time, she enjoys skiing, running, reading, and going on road trips.

RaeAnn Ramirez, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine

RaeAnn grew up in New Brighton, Minnesota. She received her bachelor's degree in Human Biology from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. She went on to earn her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two cats, building Lego, ice skating, and reading.  

Julia Riehl, DO
Kansas City University. Julia grew up in Macomb, MI. She earned her bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science from Michigan State University and went on to earn her medical degree from Kansas City University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two cats, watching movies/TV, reading, knitting, and trying new restaurants.

Zachary Skelton, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MedicineZachary grew up in Port Huron, MI. Before college he served in the U.S. Air Force National Guard as an aircraft mechanic. He later received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and went on to earn his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, video games, cooking, boating, and outdoor activities. 

Austin Ahlgren, DO
Kansas City University

Austin grew up in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Michigan State University and went on to earn his medical degree from Kansas City University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, playing video games and trying new foods. 

Victoria Behlow, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Victoria grew up in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She received her bachelor's degree in Biology with a specialization in Human Anatomy from Oakland University. She went on to earn her medical degree from Michigan State University. In her free time, she enjoys working out, spending time with her family, friends, and dachshund pup, reading for fun and trying new restaurants and coffee shops.

Benjamin Bolcer, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Benjamin grew up in Hartland, Mi. After graduating with a biomedical Sciences degree from GVSU, he completed a master’s degree at Northern Michigan University studying relationships between the microbiome, soil and human health. During those years he also obtained a BSN from Oakland University and spent nearly seven years working as an ER nurse prior to graduating medical school at Michigan State University. In his free time, he enjoys life with his wife and dog, exploring the outdoors, gardening, getting in the gym and time with friends and family.  

Candace Bolcer, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Candace grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. She received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan and went on to earn her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her husband and dog, weightlifting and volunteering with local animal rescues. 

Michael Mastrogiovanni, MD
Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Michael grew up in Rochester, Michigan. He received his bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. He went on to earn a medical degree from Central Michigan University College of Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, playing video games, boating, biking and mentoring pre-medical students.

Miranda Hunt, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Miranda grew up in Royal Oak, MI. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and went on to receive her medical degree from Michigan State as well. She enjoys hiking, baking, reading and watching/playing sports in her free time. 

Natalie Rani Lamport, MD
Wayne State University

Natalie grew up in South Lyon, Michigan. She received her bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Purdue University. She went on to earn her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking and playing the oboe. 

Ramneet Mann, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin

Ramneet grew up in Brantford, Ontario. She received her bachelor’s degree with Honors in Life Sciences from McMaster University. She went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, weightlifting, reading, baking and spending time with loved ones.

Katanya Alaga, MD
Wayne State University

Katanya grew up in Brampton, Ontario. She earned her bachelor’s in Medical Sciences and her master’s in Anatomy and Cell Biology from Western University. She went on to work in public health before earning her medical degree from Wayne State University. She enjoys being outdoors, home projects, and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog.

Alexander Athens, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Alexander grew up in Grosse Ile, Michigan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and went on to earn his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, playing the guitar, and hitting the ski slopes in the winter.

Lauren Bauer, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine/p>Lauren grew up in Taylor, MI. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Biology from Wayne State University and medical degree from Michigan State University. In her free time, she loves cooking/charcuterie board making, exploring Northern Michigan, playing board games, and spending time with her partner, family, and friends.

Kelsey Cotner, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kelsey grew up in Eaton Rapids, MI. She received her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Michigan State University and went on to earn her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is an avid MSU sports fan and enjoys playing soccer, trying new food and wine, and reading.

Kristina Ivezaj, MD
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Kristina was born in Albania and grew up in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She received her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan and her medical degree from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and exploring coffee shops.

Holly MacIntyre, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Holly grew up in Waterloo, Ontario. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences from the University of Western Ontario and went on to earn her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, going to the beach, and watching Formula 1.

Elizabeth Moore, MD
Wayne State University

Elizabeth returned to SE Michigan after 8 years in Anchorage, Alaska. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences from Boston University, Masters of Science in Geophysics from the University of Wyoming, and medical degree from Wayne State University. In her free time, she enjoys woodworking, sewing, snowboarding, and exploring with her husband and twin daughters.

Banvir Singh, DO
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Banvir grew up across the border in Brampton, ON. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from McMaster University and went on to earn his medical degree from Kansas City University. In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, playing basketball, trying new restaurants, and socializing with friends and family.