Resident Bios

Daniel Lo, D.O.

Daniel is originally from Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he obtained a bachelor's degree in biological sciences with a minor in psychology. He continued his education in Athens where he attended Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is interested in general orthopedics, adult reconstruction, and sports medicine. His hobbies include watching and attending sporting events, weightlifting, reading historical nonfiction and fiction books, working on his house, and spending time with his friends and family

Amber McDermott, D.O.

Amber is originally from Creston, Ohio. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, and completed medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Amber is interested in hand/upper extremity and general orthopaedics. Her hobbies include playing softball, running, hiking, reading and attending sporting events. ​

Christian Athens, D.O.

Christian is originally from Grosse Ile,Michigan. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Biology and minor in Chemistry. He continued his education at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Michigan. Christian is interested in.........His hobbies & interests include, biomechanical orthopedic research, medical missions, boating, saling, scuba diving, waterfowl & upland game hunting, sport shooting, ice hockey, snowboarding as well as a car and truck enthusiast. ​

Erlena Josifi, M.D.

Lena was born in Tirana, Albania, but has lived most of her life in Arlington Heights, a northwest suburb of Chicago. She completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University followed by a Master's degree from Georgetown University.  She later earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria.
Lena is a former collegiate athlete who now enjoys running marathons.  She has completed all six world marathon majors and multiple Boston marathons.  Her other hobbies include international travel, learning foreign languages, coffee, yoga, and being outdoors.  Within orthopedics, she is interested in orthopedic trauma, specifically pelvic ring injuries, acetabulum fractures, and deformity.

Stephen Saela, M.D.

Stephen is originally from Annapolis, Maryland. He obtained his bachelor's degree in biology at Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore. He completed medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He enjoys hiking, traveling, music, snowboarding, reading, and watching documentaries.

 Austin Schaff, D.O.

Austin is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and completed Medical School at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is interested in sports medicine, hand or shoulder/elbow. He loves to golf, rock climb and enjoys traveling as well as all Detroit sports teams. 
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 Julia Chung, D.O.

Julia is originally from Seoul, South Korea and Suwanee, Georgia. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Biology and Sociology at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut and completed medical school at Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. She really enjoys traveling solo, and she likes to stay at hostels that offer community meals to connect with other travelers. She also likes to find live music wherever she visits and always tries to meet the locals. She enjoys yoga, kickboxing, listening to podcasts, and doing the NY times crossword puzzles.
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Alex is originally from Steubenville, Ohio. He graduated from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Combined Sciences. He completed medical school at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio. HIs hobbies include, reading, improv, running, cycling, hiking, chess & coffee.

Alexander Isla, M.D. ​

Shahriar is originally from Los Angeles, California. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as his master’s degree in Biology from University of California, San Diego. He completed medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, New York. His hobbies include watching and playing sports, playing with his dog, and video games.

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Shahriar Tahvilian, D.O.

Nicholas Todd, D.O.

​Nick is originally from Richmond, Virginia. He attended Virginia Tech for his bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, and completed medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia (VCOM-Va). Nick's hobbies include exercising, playing golf, reading, skiing, traveling, and visiting Costco. He enjoys trying new restaurants in Canton and the surrounding area on the weekends.