Green Bay Residents

 
 

First Year

L to R: Alia Fonseca, MD; Wendy Boakye, MD; Eric Hallquist, MD; Miti-Shella Dorzeus, MD; Michael Onami, MD; Martin Bochenek, MD

 

Wendy Boakye, MD

Medical school: 

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Medical Interests:

  • Primary Care

  • Women’s Health

Other Medical Experience:

  • I worked as an Intern and Medical Officer after medical school before relocating to the United States.

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I chose the Prevea Family Medicine program because of its deep commitment to serving underserved populations and refugees. This struck a chord with me personally, as my family and I were once immigrants facing significant barriers to healthcare. The support we received from programs similar to Prevea's was invaluable and life-changing. I am driven by a desire to repay that kindness by dedicating myself to this field and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. I eagerly anticipate honing my skills and knowledge within the program, aspiring to become an exceptional family physician who embodies compassion and excellence in serving those in need.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: I enjoy singing (I may not be that great..), taking relaxing walks, watching movies and listening to true crime stories.

Martin Bochenek, MD

Medical school: 

University of Heidelberg

Medical Interests:

  • Family Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedics

Other Medical Experience:

  • 3 years of orthopedic residency at the University of Heidelberg

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I chose the Prevea Family Medicine program because it’s a very diverse and new program with possibilities to shape it.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: Soccer, taekwondo, biking

Miti-Shella Dorzeus, MD

Medical school: 

University of Queensland School of Medicine

Medical Interests:

  • Women’s Health

  • Newborn Care

  • Preventative Care        

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I chose Prevea Family Medicine because of the work culture at the residency program.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: Aerial silk, reading, travelling

Alia Fonseca, MD

Medical school: 

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Medical Interests:

  • Information forthcoming

Other Medical Experience:

  • Information forthcoming                 

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

Information forthcoming

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: Information forthcoming

Eric Hallquist, MD

Medical school: 

 St. George's School of Medicine           

Medical Interests:

  • Primary Care

  • Preventative Medicine          

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

The program had good people, primary care, seemed like a good fit overall, and is in Wisconsin.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: Reading, walking, exercise, cats

Michael Onami, MD

Medical school: 

 St. George's School of Medicine        

Medical Interests:

  • Geriatrics

  • Sports Medicine

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I have been fortunate enough to call the mid-west area home since 2006. My plans are to practice in the mid-west for the entirety of my career. What better way to train than under the same patient population I plan to serve throughout my career?

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: Biking, watching sports, exercising 

Second Year

L to R: Erica Kleist, MD; Alexander Burns, MD; Andrew Hanna, MD; Lillian Whalen, MD; Austin Wills, MD; Michelle Stauff, MD

 

Alexander Burns, MD

Medical school: 

St. George’s University, True Blue Campus, Grenada, West Indies

Medical Interests:

  • OBGYN

  • Sports Medicine

  • Pediatrics

Other Medical Experience:

  • In medical school I spent a summer studying infectious diseases in Santiago, Chile.

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I was excited about doing my residency training in the beautiful state of Wisconsin and getting to know the Midwest better. During the interview, I was impressed by the faculty and their dedication toward teaching. I felt strongly that the program would support my interests in medicine and help me grow as a physician.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, swimming, dancing bachata, and cooking new recipes.

Andrew Hanna, MD

Medical school: 

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Medical Interests:

  • Underserved populations

  • Pediatrics

  • Geriatrics    

Other Medical Experience:

  • Assistant Physician in St. Louis, MO

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Certified Medical Interpreter     

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

As a resident with MCW-Prevea Health Family Medicine Residency, I am deeply interested in learning about my patients’ backgrounds and cultures that may affect their medical treatment. I believe effective medical care requires collaboration between the patient and provider, and I strive to achieve this in all patient interactions.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, spending time with my family and traveling

Erica Kleist, MD

Medical school: 

American University of Integrative Sciences School of Medicine, Barbados

Medical Interests:

  • Neurology

  • Sports Medicine

Other Medical Experience:

  • Principal Investigator for a research team. We are working to evaluate the efficacy of technology regarding patient experience and satisfaction.                 

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I choose Prevea because they treat their patients with respect and kindness, as well as their employees. I wanted to work with people who are team players and provide compassionate care.     

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: When I’m not working, I enjoy running and exploring my many interests of the outdoors, botany, aquariums and animals.

Michelle Stauff, MD

Medical school: 

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville             

Medical Interests:

  • Global Health

  • Lifestyle Medicine

  • Pediatrics

  • Behavioral Health

  • OBGYN

  • Geriatrics

Other Medical Experience:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Line therapist for kids with autism

  • Volunteer on international medical mission trips

  • Emergency Medical Technician training                      

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I am originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin. I am excited to be back home for my family medicine residency. I love this community and am looking forward to serving here. 

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: I like to spend my free time with my family and friends. I enjoy cooking, baking, hiking, reading, visiting the beach and watching movies

Austin Wills, MD

Medical school: 

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, St. Maarten              

Medical Interests:

  • Sports medicine

  • Addiction medicine

  • Palliative care/Hospice

Other Medical Experience:

  • Emergency Medical Scribe

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Teaching Assistant at UW Madison                       

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I chose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program because of the knowledgeable and personable residents and faculty. The location is great and the facilities are top of the line. In addition, the curriculum had all of the rotations I am interested in.              

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: In my free time, I enjoy traveling, golfing, hiking, skiing, trying new cuisines and watching the Milwaukee Bucks

Lillian Whalen, MD

Medical school: 

Medical College of Wisconsin–Green Bay           

Medical Interests:

  • Functional Medicine

  • Medical Bioethics

  • NaPro Technology

Other Medical Experience:

  • Medical mission in Burundi, East Africa

  • Medical bioethics internship, Charlottesville, VA

  • Externship studying euthanasia in Brussels, Belgium                  

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I chose MCW-Prevea Family Medicine because I attended MCW-Green Bay medical school and my husband and I wanted to stay in the area. We love this community, and I have loved getting to know the great network of doctors who work in northeast Wisconsin.   

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter and church community in Green Bay.

Third Year

 

Patrick Buranicz, DO

Medical school: 

A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO

Medical Interests:

  • Preventative Care

  • Inpatient Medicine

  • Behavioral Health

Other Medical Experience:

  • Patient Care Technician experience prior to medical training

  • Medical scribing experience

  • Young Hearts for Life high school cardiac screenings       

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

Together as a team, we will create an understanding of the medical concerns and situation, identify how to best heal or improve to positively impact their individual health, and strive for preventive care to keep them as healthy and happy as possible. I was born and raised in Chicago and remained in the upper Midwest for my post-secondary education and training. Family is important to me as I am close with my parents and five brothers.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: I enjoy good food, biking, reading and games of all kinds.

Merna Ghobrial, MD

Medical school: 

Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt

Medical Interests:

  • Inpatient medicine

  • Emergency medicine

  • Adolescent medicine

  • Addiction medicine

Other Medical Experience:

  • I have worked in primary care in Egypt for a year and a half

  • ID residency in Egypt for three and half years

  • Two months of observerships in the ID department at UCI, California

Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program?

I was excited about joining a new program where there is always opportunity for one on one learning from the attendings. I felt good about the program and was very happy after my interview with the program director and the social hour with residents. They seemed comfortable and happy in their program and I liked the culture the program is adopting.

I was also very excited to try somewhere new and Wisconsin is a beautiful state that I have never visited before and I really wanted to get a taste of the Midwest.

Interests/Hobbies outside of medicine: I love spending time with my husband and two kids. I enjoy cooking and baking, specially learning about new cuisines from around the world and trying out different recipes.

I love shopping and I enjoy watching history based dramas and documentaries in my free time.