Residents
Post Gradate Year 3
Kai Ackley, MD
Senior Chief Resident
Hometown: Sulphur, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: McNeese State University
Major: Biological Studies
Medical School: Xavier University School of Medicine
Interesting or fun fact: I was a varsity football kicker in high school.
Sharon "Shay" Collins-Burley, DO
Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: Prairie View A&M University
Major: Biology
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interesting or fun fact: I played shooting guard position in basketball and hit some buzzer-beater shots from half court winning games for my team.
Mike Le, MD
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Major: Biochemistry
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans
Interesting or fun fact: I had a short stint as a competitive video game player for LSU for one year. I was featured in an article as a top 8 team before fabulously losing in the first round of the national playoffs. I guess I am something of an athlete myself.
Amna Ramzan, MD
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Undergraduate School:
Major:
Medical School: C.M.H. Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry
Interesting or fun fact: Proud mom of 16 cats and their grand babies.
Sarah Saunier, MD
Hometown: Delcambre, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Major: Biology
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans
Interesting or fun fact: I am a chronic DIY project starter, so I won't buy something if I think I can make it myself.
John Selloriquez, MD
Hometown: Shreveport, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Major: Biology
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Shreveport
Interesting or fun fact: I was born in Kuwait and used to work as a sushi chef and a car salesman before starting medical school.
Stephen Stacy, MD
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Undergraduate School: University of Oklahoma
Major: Chemical Biosciences
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Interesting or fun fact: I have scuba dived with sharks, flown an airplane and a helicopter. It's on my bucket list to see a baseball game in every MLB stadium.
Post Gradate Year 2
Annalise Bricca, MD
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Undergraduate School: St. Lawrence University
Major: French and Fine Arts
Medical School: University of Zagreb - Croatia
Interesting or fun fact: I speak French and Croatian. I lived and taught English for a year in France and spent six years in Croatia for medical school.
Ryan Chetram, MD
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Undergraduate School: Spartan Health Sciences University
Major: Premedical Science
Medical School: Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine - Curacao
Interesting or fun fact: All my toes are webbed on one foot.
Rikki Gilmore, MD
Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: Baylor University
Major: Biology
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Shreveport
Interesting or funny fact: I don't have any fun facts. But if I could live anywhere, it would be in Mürren Switzerland.
Shreyas Peddigari, MD
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Undergraduate School: University of Texas at San Antonio
Major: Biology
Medical School: All Saints School of Medicine
Interesting or fun fact: I've lived in Belize, St. Maarten, the UK, and India, and one of my hobbies is flying airplanes.
Joseph Stringfellow, DO
Hometown: Crowley, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Major: Biological Sciences
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Monroe
Interesting or fun fact: Country music singer Trace Adkins is my second cousin.
Katelyn Thompson, MD
Junior Chief Resident
Hometown: Sulphur, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: McNeese State University
Major: Biological Sciences
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Monroe
Interesting or funny fact: I love interior decorating and antique shopping.
Anurag Reddy Vootla, MD
Hometown: Tirupati, India
Undergraduate School:
Major:
Medical School: Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Interesting or fun fact: I am an Indian doctor with a MPH degree, who is also an ambidextrous all-arounder in cricket, a receptive multilingual, and wouldn't shy away from being referred to as a True Indian Spice Enthusiast.
Post Gradate Year 1
Tallen Cavenah, MD
Hometown: Sulphur, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: McNeese State University
Major: Biology & Chemistry
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine - Sint Maarten
Interesting or fun fact: I was a commercial fisherman for about 10 years before medicine. I'm a great foosball goalie and play multiple instruments. I have 4 or 5 kids and a full-package wife who got me through medical school. I had the opportunity to study in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom for three years, making awesome memories with my family.
Why did you want to do family medicine: I believe family medicine is the best and most versatile specialty -- useful to any person, of any age, anywhere in the world. It offers the unique opportunity to touch lives in ways that few other specialties can.
Fatima Eraj, MD
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Undergraduate School: Houston Baptist University
Major: Biology
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine - Anguilla
Interesting or fun fact: I have unusually crooked pinkies (aka bilateral clinodactyly) and can make a heart shape by holding them together -- it's my weird little party trick and a surprisingly effective icebreaker.
Why I chose Family Medicine: I picked family medicine because I love the continuity, the emphasis on patient education, and the chance to get to know people over time. Plus, family medicine gives you the flexibility to do a bit of everything - clinic, procedures, hospital work, community outreach - to name a few. No two days are the same, and I think it's awesome that you can shape your practice to fit your interests and your community needs.
Zachary Lazaridis, DO
Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Major: Biomedical Science
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interesting or fun fact: A fun fact about myself is that I am a lifelong soccer player, fan, and coach.
Why I chose Family Medicine: I chose to pursue family medicine because I'm deeply committed to caring for individuals and families within my own community. I'm especially passionate about preventative care and being a trusted first point of contact for patients. To me, being a family physician is both a responsibility and a privilege, allowing me to make daily meaningful differences in people's lives.
Tanner Marceaux, DO
Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: McNeese State University
Major: Biology
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Interesting or fun fact: I judge restaurants based on how good their sweet tea is.
Why I chose Family Medicine: I was drawn to family medicine because I enjoy the challenge of managing a wide range of medical conditions. I also value building long-term relationships with patients, and family medicine gives me the chance to care for people throughout their lives.
Stacy Mitchell, DO
Hometown: DeRidder, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: Lamar University
Major: Biology
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interesting or fun fact: I've visited more countries than U.S states (20 countries and counting!)
Why I chose Family Medicine: I enjoy taking care of patients across the lifespan: from delivering babies to geriatrics and everything in between. I'm from a rural area and hope to practice in a similar setting in the future, so it's important to me to be able to handle anything that comes in the door. I'm also a mother of four, so taking care of families is what I'm good at!
Ashton Says, DO
Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University
Major: Biology
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interesting or fun fact: My wife and I have been to Dollywood and the Smokey Mountains.
Why I chose Family Medicine: I chose family medicine because I enjoy taking care of people throughout their entire life. I also care deeply about being able to provide for patents in rural areas. I believe that the training provided to family medicine physicians is perfect for covering a lot of needs of these areas.
Charles Sweey, DO
Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: McNeese State University
Major: Biology
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Interesting or fun fact: I ran my first marathon before starting residency.
Why I chose Family Medicine: I find the broad scope of family medicine interesting. The ability to have continuity with patients and their families is appealing as well.
For more information about the Lake Charles Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency, or answers to any other questions, don't hesitate to call 337.494.2023 or email at LSU_LCResidency@lcmh.com.
