Family Medicine Residency Bios

PGY 1

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

PGY 2

PGY 3

Katlyn Franke, MD

Hometown: Salem, IL

Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Corewell Health for its training in both rural and urban settings, as well as the welcoming providers and residents.

What are your clinical interests? Besides full-scope family medicine, I'm also interested in hospice and palliative care.

Hobbies: I love traveling, concerts, and food. As well as spending time with my husband and our cats.

Katlyn Franke, MD

Hometown: Salem, IL

Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Corewell Health for its training in both rural and urban settings, as well as the welcoming providers and residents.

What are your clinical interests? Besides full-scope family medicine, I'm also interested in hospice and palliative care.

Hobbies: I love traveling, concerts, and food. As well as spending time with my husband and our cats.

Katlyn Franke, MD

Hometown: Salem, IL

Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Corewell Health for its training in both rural and urban settings, as well as the welcoming providers and residents.

What are your clinical interests? Besides full-scope family medicine, I'm also interested in hospice and palliative care.

Hobbies: I love traveling, concerts, and food. As well as spending time with my husband and our cats.

Katlyn Franke, MD

Hometown: Salem, IL

Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Corewell Health for its training in both rural and urban settings, as well as the welcoming providers and residents.

What are your clinical interests? Besides full-scope family medicine, I'm also interested in hospice and palliative care.

Hobbies: I love traveling, concerts, and food. As well as spending time with my husband and our cats.

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