Resident Bios

Phil Femano, D.O.

Philip is originally from Glenridge, New Jersey. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Music from Rutgers University School of Engineering in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is interested in general orthopaedics. His hobbies include scuba diving, playing and composing music, traveling, swimming, mountain biking and trying eclectic foods.

Nicole George, D.O.

Nicole is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and completed medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She in interested in adult reconstruction and general orthopaedics. Her hobbies include running, swimming, lifting, cheering on the OSU Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns football teams, reading and cooking.

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. 

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 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.

  Julia Chung, D.O.

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. 
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 Alexander Isla, M.D.