RESIDENTS YEAR 1

Jean C. Ancelet, MD
Hometown: Ossun, LA
Undergraduate School: Centenary College of LA
Major: English
Medical School: LSUHSC - New Orleans School of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Reading, Movies, video/computer Games, do-it-yourself projects, and being as active in my local community as possible.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: It's a great program that came highly recommended and lived up to its high praise every step of the way. The whole of the program seemed like a well organized team of happy people. Who doesn't want to be a part of that?

Benjamin Degatur, MD
Hometown: Breaux Bridge, LA
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University
Major: Biological Sciences
Medical School: LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine - New Orleans
Interests/Hobbies: LSU sports, hunting, fishing, wakeboarding, snow skiing, Cajun music & food.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: Choosing a residency program was challenging, but after interviewing at LSU - Lake Charles, I got a gut feeling that this was the best place for my training. The residents all enjoyed working with each other. Many of them are from small towns like myself, and they made me feel right at home. The facilities are superior to other places I had interviewed, and the faculty are second to none.

Rick Edwards, MD
Hometown: Jennings, LA
Undergraduate School: Louisiana College
Major: Biology/Chemistry
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my familly, hunting, fishing, sports, swimming.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: I chose the Lake Charles program because of the great learning environment. The staff and residents are great and always eager to help. It also allowed me the opportunity to move back to South Louisiana.

Fallon S. McManus, MD
Hometown: Erath, LA
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University
Major: B.S. in Biological Sciences
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport
Interests/Hobbies: Arts and craft projects, indulging in novels, spending time with family and friends and staying updated on American politics.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: During the interview process, the residents, faculty, administration and staff were very inviting and happy to be a part of LCMH. I also love that the program is unopposed, located close to family and offers a great deal of experience in training.

Lacey Ann Millet. MD
Hometown: Lutcher, LA
Undergraduate School: Centenary College of Louisiana - Shreveport
Major: Biochemistry and Neuroscience
Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Interests/Hobbies: I LOVE to swim! I've been swimming competitively since I was about 7 years old and plan to continue forever! I also just started doing triathelons and completed the Ironman 70.3 held in New Orleans in Arpil 2009. Lastly, my favorite thing to do in spare time, is spend time with FAMILY!
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: My favorite thing about the program in Lake Charles was the people! Everyone went out of their way to make sure my visit was great. I felt everyone here was happy and it felt like a huge family. It also helped that I knew many of my classmates who were coming to this program - things always seem easier when you know you can trust your co-workers!

Melissa Rasberry, MD
Hometown: Creole, LA
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University
Major: Kinesiology
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine - New Orleans
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my family, shopping, running, LSU football, and Chicago Cubs baseball.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: After spending a great deal of my 4th year rotating at the program, I found the teaching at this program to be unsurpassed. The staff and residents provide a great environment for learning and they truly love what they do.

Rajalakshmi Natarajan, MD
Hometown: Lake Charles, LA
Undergraduate School: Madras Univeristy, India
Major: Biology/Chemistry
Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, spending time with my family, sketching and painting, cooking and experimenting with various cuisines.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: I felt very much at home when I interviewed here. It is a great opportunity to train, being an unopposed program. Faculty, staff and residents are very friendly and encouraging.

RESIDENTS YEAR 2

Jevin Bordelon, MD
Hometown: Basile, LA
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University
Major: Biological Sciences/Kinesiology
Medical School: The University of Saint Eustatius School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Sports -especially LSU Football, weightlifting, hanging out with family and friends, and, of course, medicine!
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: Very compassionate and caring Physicians, Residents, Administration, and Staff!! Outstanding and State-Of-The-Art training experience!! Close to home, family, and friends. LSUHSC Family Medicine at LCMH is SIMPLY THE BEST Family Medicine Residency Program in the state of Louisiana!!

Jessica Chaudary, MD
Hometown: Defiance, Ohio
Undergraduate School: Bowling Green State University
Major: Pre-med
Medical School: Xavier University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Fitness/Wellness, Reading and my husband.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: I enjoyed the idea of an unopposed residency that focused on family physicians being able to treat anything they come upon.

Kamran Chaudary, MD
Hometown: Moss Bluff, LA
Undergraduate School: McNeese State University
Major: Chemistry /Biology
Medical School: Xavier University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Basketball and weight lifting
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: My goal was always to come back home to practice. After visiting with this program and meeting the current staff and residents, I was sold.

Tejal Jetha, MD
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate School: University of Toronto
Major: Neuroscience
Medical School: Xavier University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Scuba Diving, Swimming, Horse back riding, Reading and Hockey.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: During my interview at LSUHSC I loved the feeling I got from the residents and staff. There is a wonderful comradery and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. It's a home away from home. I knew that the opportunity to learn would be great. Being an unopposed program I knew I would get a tremendous amount of experience.

Manhhai Nguyen, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Austin
Major: Microbiology
Medical School: Texas A&M
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, traveling, and sleeping.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: Location, faculty and staff.

Ben Williams, MD
Hometown: Lake Charles, LA
Undergraduate School: Spring Hill College; Jesuit University, Mobile, AL
Major: Biology
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: As a former collegiate soccer player and youth soccer coach, I still enjoy playing, coaching, and watching all levels of soccer. I am also very fond of spending time with my family and friends. Since my wife and I are both natives of the Lake area we also enjoy participating in local organizations and activities.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: One of the many goals of Medical school is to try and determine which field or specialty of medicine suits you the best. Through my medical school years I realized that I was drawn to Family Practice, a specialty that encouraged and nurtured the physician’s relationship with the patient. I was also attracted to family medicine because it is such a broad and challenging field, which would show me something different everyday. Coming to Lake Charles to continue my medical training and then start my medical career is a dream come true. I consider it a great honor and privilege to be able to return home and care for the community that has taken care of me and my family for so long.

Tolvert E. Fowler, Jr., MD
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Undergradate School: LSU-Shreveport
Major: B.S. in Biochemistry; Thesis-based M.S. in Biochemistry
Medical School: LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Fishing on the coast, hunting, home improvement projects, traveling, and computers including database design and repair.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: Outstanding faculty and staff whom create a positive and welcoming environment that fosters the desire to learn and achieve. There is no other family medicine program in the country I would rather be at than in Lake Charles.

Rocky Fowler, MD
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Undergradate School: LSU-Shreveport
Major: Molecular Physiology / Biochemistry
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Interest/Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: I would have to say the faculty and residents are top notch. I knew graduating from this program, I would feel confident dealing with any issue or health problem.  There are also great opportunities with sports team affiliations in the area.

 

 

 

RESIDENTS YEAR 3

Megha Chandoke, MD

Andres Guillermo, MD

Ameer Khan, MD

Johnny Segura, MD

Danielle Walz, MD
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University
Major: Biology
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, watching movies, shopping, and sports.
Why I chose LSUFP-LCMH: The residents here were very nice and really have a lot of fun. The interview didn't seem like an interview, it seemed like you were talking with friends. It's also pretty close to home.