Dr. Zachariah Claytor is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. He completed his undergraduate studies at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky with a B.S. in Biology and minor in Biophysics. Dr. Claytor attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr. Claytor joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the hope of one day working as a full scope family practice physician in an outpatient setting. His mom's experience, compassion and service as a family practice physician in Lexington has been his biggest motivator. In his free time, Dr. Claytor enjoys studying films and the art of filmmaking, reading, writing, traveling and going on outdoor adventures.
Dr. Kelsi Evans Riera is orginally from Faribanks, Alaska. She completed her undergraduate studies at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington with a B.A. in Biolgy and a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Riera completed medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Dr. Riera joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of one day providing holistic health services to her community. Her mother and physicians in Mozambique who performed whole-person care to the body, soul and spirit are what motivated her to become a doctor. In her free time, Dr. Riera enjoys spending time with her husband, Leo, and friends, enjoying nature through mountain biking, traveling, flying, snowboarding/skiing, hiking. She also enjoys cooking healthy food, playing soccer, and Jesus.
Dr. Alyssa Kozacek is was born in Somerset, Kentucky and raised in Gainesville, Virginia. She completed her undergraduate studies at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Kozacek attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Dr. Kozacek joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of being able to provide compassionate patient care within the full spectrum of family medicine. She has a special interest in behavioral, reproductive and LGBT health. In her free time, Dr. Kozacek enjoys animal rescue, gardening and losing to her grandmother at Scrabble.
Dr. James Lutz is a native of New Hope, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana where he studied Biology. Dr. Lutz attended medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Dr. Lutz joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goals of one day opening a family medicine clinic in rural Kentucky and pursuing medical mission work in the U.S. and overseas. In his free time, Dr. Lutz enjoys playing chess, running and physics.
Dr. Rebecca Whitworth is orginally from Barbourville, Kentucky. She completed her undergraduate degree at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Whitworth attended medical school at Unviersity of Louisville School fo Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr. Whitworth joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of practicing medicine in southeastern Kentucky, where she was born and raised. She is interested in inpatient medicine, procedures, international and local medical missions, medical education and outpatient medicine. Pursuing a career that allows her to make a difference for people of all ages is a big motivation for her. In her free time, Dr. Whitworth enjoys quilting, sewing, going on walks and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Ruk Yakkanti is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Lousiville in Louisville, Kentucky where he majored in Biology. Dr. Yakkanti attended medical school at Pikeville University - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Dr. Yakkanti joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of one day becoming a primary care sports medicine physician. His biggest motivation for becoming a physician comes from wanting to be in a career that helps people in their utmost time of need. In his free time, Dr. Yakkanti enjoys sports like tennis and basketball as well as dance, movies and music.
Dr. Brianna Brown is originally from Hixson, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate studies at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. She attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Dr. Brown joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of providing full-spectrum healthcare and improving the lives of patients throughout her community. Her decision to become a physician was largely influenced by the need to increase access to high-quality primary care services in underserved communities.
Dr. James Brown is originally from Pineville, Kentucky. He completed his undergraduate studies with a B.S. in Agriculture Biotechnology at The University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. He attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Dr. Brown joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program in hopes to utilize his graduate and medical degree to practice medicine full-time in the Appalachia Region. Dr. Brown was motivated by his family to become a physician as they always emphasized helping one another and he wanted to extend that philosophy and use it to help the community in which he was raised in.
Dr. Bradford Layman is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Dr. Layman joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with hopes of applying his medical school training and education to positively impact the healthcare in his community as a family physician. Dr. Layman has grown up always wanting to be a doctor and after a clinical internship in high school, was certain that pursuing a career as a physician was the correct path for him.
Dr. Swathi Mohankumar is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health & Psychology at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.
Dr. Mohankumar joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with hopes of utilizing her medical degree and education to pursue her interests in women's health. Her decision to become a physician was largely influenced by wanting to ease suffering, advocate for patients with health disparities, and make a difference in society.
Dr. Corey Morris is a native of McMinnville, Tennessee. He completed his Associates Degree at Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and received a B.S. in Biology from Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. He attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Dr. Morris joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of specializing in outpatient rural family medicine. He hopes to complete a fellowship program in Hyperbaric Medicine and provide wound care services in rural communities. Dr. Morris was motivated to become a physician by the desire to provide quality healthcare to underserved rural areas as well as underserved communities on medical mission trips.
Dr. Jaysie Smith is a native of Somerset, Kentucky. She completed her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended medical school at the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Dr. Smith joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program to improve the health and wellness of patients in her local community and focus on preventative medicine. She has grown up with the dream of becoming a doctor and participating in programs like LCRH's Health Career Explorers in middle school, and high school helped solidify her decision to pursue this career path. She is excited to return to Somerset and one day take care of patients right here, at home.
Dr. Jan Angeles is a native of Bear, Delaware. He completed his undergraduate studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Angeles attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Dr. Angeles joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of one day starting his own practice. Dr. Angeles’ passion for science and desire to help others was a big motivation for him to become a doctor.
Dr. Anand Bankapur is originally from Chicago, Illinois. He completed his undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois with a B.S. in Biology. He completed his medical degree at Ross University in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey.
Dr. Bankapur joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the goal of one day providing full spectrum medical care in an outpatient setting. Dr. Bankapur feels he has a purpose in service which largely motivated his decision to become a doctor.
Dr. Haley Carroll is a native of London, Kentucky. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky with a focus in Chemistry. Dr. Carroll attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate Tennessee.
Dr. Carroll joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the hope of one day working in Southeastern Kentucky as an outpatient family physician. She was motivated to become a doctor by her strong desire and commitment to helping her community.
Dr. Michelle Hutchinson is a native of Younsgville, Louisiana. She completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hutchinson attended medical school at American University of the Caribbean in Sint Maarten.
Dr. Hutchinson joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the hope of one day owning her own practice in a rural community. Dr. Hutchinson’s mom, who is a physician, has been her biggest motivator to becoming a physician.
Dr. Amber Levi is originally from Dayton, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate studies at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee with a B.S. in Psychology. She attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Dr. Levin joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with the hope to use her medical degree to serve rural communities. She has special interest in women’s health and geriatric care. Dr. Levi was motivated to become a doctor by her desire to care for people in her community and deep interest in science and anatomy.
Dr. Adam Salem is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Tennessee with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Salem attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Dr. Salem joined the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Residency Program with an interest in pursuing a sports medicine fellowship, providing comprehensive care in underserved communities, and pain management in a multidisciplinary setting. Dr. Salem’s mother instilled a desire to help in ways beyond just medical needs as she was a guidance counselor and emphasized in holistic well-being and this is what motivated him to become a doctor.