Welcome to the Department of Otolaryngology

Residency Section

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residents

2023-2024 Interns

Joshua LaHaye, MD

Joshua LaHaye, MD


Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
Graduated: May 2023
Residency Completion Date: June 2028
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Ville Platte, LA
Hobbies and Interests: cooking, archery hunting, fishing, vegetable gardening, golf, horseback riding/training and playing his acoustic guitar

Alex Rose, MD

Alex Rose, MD


Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Graduated: May 2023
Residency Completion Date: June 2028
Undergraduate: Mississippi State

Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS
Hobbies and Interests: spending time outdoors hiking, running half-marathons, playing guitar and piano and traveling

Jacob Seicshnaydre, MD

Jacob Seicshnaydre, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2023
Residency Completion Date: June 2028

Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Gulfport, MS
Hobbies and Interests: sailing, fishing and hunting

Adam Turry, MD

Adam Turry, MD


Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Graduated: May 2023
Residency Completion Date: June 2028
Undergraduate: University of Georgia

Hometown: Marietta, GA
Hobbies and Interests: running, lifting weights, golf, cooking and traveling

 

First Year Interns

Carley Boyce, MD

Carley Boyce, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2022
Residency Completion Date: June 2027
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Covington, LA
Hobbies and Interests: running, swimming, biking, and game nights with friends

Caroline Bonaventure, MD

Caroline Bonaventure, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2022
Residency Completion Date: June 2027
Undergraduate: Tulane

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Hobbies and Interests: exploring New Orleans, spending time outdoors, and trying new restaurants

Christian Lemoine, MD

Christian Lemoine, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2022
Residency Completion Date: June 2027
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Hobbies and Interests: hunting, fishing, hiking, playing guitar, and reading

Katelyn Robillard, MD

Katelyn Robillard, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2022
Residency Completion Date: June 2027

Undergraduate: Southeastern Louisiana University

Hometown: Brusly, LA
Hobbies and Interests: traveling, collecting rare houseplants, drawing, and crocheting

 

Second Year Residents

Colleen Cecola, MD

Colleen Cecola, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2021
Residency Completion Date: June 2026
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Hobbies and Interests: a variety of types of art, relaxing outside, and baking.

Armand Jacques, MD

Armand Jacques, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2020
Residency Completion Date: June 2026
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Metairie, LA
Hobbies and Interests: hike, bake, play basketball, and collect movies.

Nick Poche, MD

Nick Poche, MD


Medical School: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2021
Residency Completion Date: June 2026
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Shradha Mamidi, MD

Shradha Mamidi, MD


Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine
Graduated: May 2021
Residency Completion Date: June 2026

Undergraduate: St. Bonaventure University

Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ
Hobbies and Interests: acrylic painting, drawing calligraphy, and exploring new restaurants.

 

Third Year Residents

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Adam Blancher, MD


Medical School: LSU Health School of Medicine - Shreveport
Graduated: May 2019
Residency Completion Date: June 2025
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Mandeville, LA
Hobbies and Interests: team sports, cooking & grilling competitions, weightlifting & fitness

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Christine Matthews, MD


Medical School: LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2020
Residency Completion Date: June 2025
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Hobbies and Interests: travelling, yoga, golf, cooking with friends
Why I chose LSU: "I wanted to stay with LSU for residency because the people involved in this program are the best. Our staff are so hands-on in our training I knew I would get a great education working with them.  The residents are friendly, gregarious, and delights to be around both inside and outside of the hospital."
 

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Kurt Mueller, MD


Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Graduated: May 2020
Residency Completion Date: June 2025
Undergraduate: University of Georgia

Hometown: Watkinsville, GA
Hobbies and Interests: golf, live music, scuba diving, watching sports
Why I chose LSU: "For its well-balanced and comprehensive training that would equip me to be exceptionally prepared to practice general otolaryngology or pursue a competitive fellowship, and for the culture of camaraderie and collegiality amongst both faculty and residents."

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John Logan Sobiesk, MD


Medical School: LSU Health School of Medicine - Shreveport
Graduated: 2020
Residency Completion Date: June 2025

Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS
Hobbies and Interests: hunting, fishing, competing in 3D archery competitions, golfing, water sports
Why I chose LSU: "This program has a great reputation of producing excellent clinicians/surgeons, which was evident while on my away rotation. During my rotation, I was immediately made part of the team and saw the family-like atmosphere within the program stemming from Dr. Nuss and down to the interns. After working with the residents, faculty, and staff, I knew this program would provide me with the support needed throughout residency and the proficiency to have a complete Otolaryngology practice upon completing residency."

 

Fourth Year Residents

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Kelsey Doguet, MD


Medical School: LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2019
Residency Completion Date: June 2024
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: Iota, LA
Hobbies and Interests: I love being outdoors, playing golf and tennis, cooking, and finding a good happy hour. 
Why I chose LSU: "I chose LSU because I loved the camaraderie between the residents and with faculty. LSU residents have a lot of autonomy and finish with a high case load and wide breadth of experience. We also have a large faculty with all of the sub-specialties within otolaryngology being well-represented. Lastly, I love treating patients from my native South Louisiana!"

 

Ashley

Ashley Kraft, MD


Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Graduated: May 2019
Residency Completion Date: June 2024
Undergraduate: Mississippi State University

Hometown: Pascagoula, MS
Hobbies and Interests: kayaking, reading, cooking, painting
Why I chose LSU: "Wanted to be close to family in MS and the water while also getting to experience new places and benefit from a wide array of faculty from all backgrounds."

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Gregory Marks, MD


Medical School: LSU Health Science Center - New Orleans
Graduated: May 2019
Residency Completion Date: June 2024
Undergraduate: LSU

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Hobbies and Interests: running, playing guitar, and eating
Why I chose LSU: "I felt that my home program would make me the best doctor I could be.  I never felt more challenged, smarter, and more capable than when I spent time on my rotations with LSUHSC ENT."

Bailey

Bailey Minehart, MD


Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center
Graduated: May 2019
Residency Completion Date: June 2024
Undergraduate: Southern Methodist University

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Hobbies and Interests: Trying new restaurants, exploring new work out studios, walks around local neighborhoods and parks, quick trips to the beach with fellow residents 
Why I chose LSU: " Large staff to resident ratio, very early operative experience, independence with call, change of pace traveling between the three cities."

 

Fifth Year Residents

Bolk

Kody Bolk, MD


Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Graduated: May 2018
Residency Completion Date: June 2023
Undergraduate: McKendree University

Hometown: Carlyle, IL
Hobbies and Interests: golf, boating, fishing, hanging out with family, watching college and professional sports
Why I chose LSU: "I chose LSU for a couple reasons. Being from a small town in southern Illinois, I was used to a friendly, hometown environment. This was exactly what I found when I came and visited LSU. Everyone was welcoming with southern hospitality and it felt like a family away from home. Also, I appreciate the diverse staff and sub-specialties represented at LSU as it allows for an encompassing training experience. Always great that the Cajun cooking is absolutely phenomenal, as well."

Sara

Sara Bressler, MD


Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Graduated: May 2018
Residency Completion Date: June 2023
Undergraduate: University of Miami

Hometown: Roslyn, NY
Hobbies and Interests: travel, reading, wine, cooking (eating in general...), binging crime documentaries
Why I chose LSU: "The southern hospitality (and Dr. Nuss's soothing voice during his introductory presentation on interview day)."

Neelam

Neelam Phalke, MD

 

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Graduated: May 2018
Residency Completion Date: June 2023
Undergraduate: University of Southern California

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Hobbies and Interests: working out, reading, cooking healthy meals, hiking, and being in the mountains
Why I chose LSU: "The diversity of staff and training opportunities offered by the multiple training sites and also the opportunity to work with rural and underserved populations."

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Tracy VandeWater, MD


Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Graduated: May 2018
Residency Completion Date: June 2023
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame

Hometown: Sheboygan, WI
Hobbies and Interests: baking, biking, watching football, hiking, travelling
Why I chose LSU: "The diversity of cases and the friendly and approachable faculty."