Current Residents

Current OBGYN residents

PGY IV

Monica Zanghi, D.O.

Hometown: Tampa, FL
Undergrad: Samford University
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Mobile? try new restaurants/cocktail bars, go to the beach, spend time with friends
What do you like best about our program? The community within the residents and with the attendings along with the early surgical experience and autonomy!

Juhi Shah, M.D.

Hometown: Dothan, AL
Undergraduate School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical School: Anne Burnett School of Medicine at TCU
What do you like to do in Mobile? I like to lay out by the pool on my days off, cook exotic foods, check out new cocktail bars, and the best part is that Mobile is only 45 minutes away from the best beaches like Pensacola or Orange beach!
What do you like best about our program? Everyone is just the best! I love the relationships we have with the attendings and with all the residents! I also love how newly renovated the hospital is and makes the working environment so much better.

Matthew Norris, M.D.

Hometown: Berry, Alabama
Undergrad: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | Dothan, Alabama
What do you like to do in Mobile? Trying new restaurants, eating all the beignets, and going to the beach
What do you like best about our program? The graduated autonomy in the supportive environment that’s fostered here is unrivaled.

PGY III

Olivia Agee, M.D.

Hometown: Clanton, Alabama
Undergrad: UAB
Medical School: UAB; also received MBA from UAB
What do you like to do in Mobile? Try new restaurants and spend time with my husband and dogs.
What do you like best about our program? The supportive environment and strong community among residents and faculty.

Aarti Joshi, D.O.

Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Undergrad: UAB
Med school: ACOM
What do you like to do in mobile: pizza and wine at red or white, art walk, taking day trips to Fairhope, antique shopping, spa days at battle house
What I like best about the program: I love my co-residents especially my class

Olivia Knoll, M.D.

Hometown: Maryville, TN
Undergrad: Vanderbilt University
Med school: East Tennessee State University
What you like to do in Mobile: Take walks in midtown with my Golden Retriever, visit Dauphin Island, enjoy the food and cocktail scene downtown, backyard gardening
What do you like best about our program: The wealth of learning opportunities combined with our warm and supportive culture makes this the perfect place for me to grow into the OB/GYN I want to be! We see very complex patients. Our program focuses on building strong surgical and clinical skills early and provides stepwise autonomy so that we are confidently practice-ready by graduation. We have amazing relationships with our co-residents, attendings, and nurses.

Joncel Stephens, M.D.

Hometown: Smyrna, GA
Undergrad: Georgia Tech
Med School (and any further graduate degrees): Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Tech, Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Biology both from Georgia State University
What do you like to do in mobile: I like traveling to all the beaches - Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, even Dauphin Island for beach days or catching the sunset with my fiancé. I enjoy trying restaurants and hang out spots around town, especially the historic district around Dauphin St which is very cute.
What do you like best about our program: What I like best is the level of investment that program leadership, attending physicians, and even senior residents have in our growth. I think this program is very dedicated to making sure we gain the skills for being competent and confident Ob/Gyn physicians.

PGY II

Brooklyn Spears, M.D.

Hometown: Cankton, Louisiana
Undergraduate School: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport Medical School
What do you like to do in Mobile? Go antique shopping & try new restaurants!
What do you like best about our program? Everyone is so knowledgeable and supportive!

Ashley Fernandez, M.D.

Hometown: Hialeah, FL
Undergraduate School: Florida International University
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
What do you like to do in Mobile? Explore the food scene!
What do you like best about our program? It's really hard to pick just one thing, but the people are at the top. I feel so supported and like I've found my crew. It was also important to me that I work with Spanish-speaking patients, and here I get the opportunity to do that while seeing complex cases.

Kara Anne O'Connor, D.O.

Hometown: Franklin, TN
Undergraduate School: Auburn University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine: Auburn Campus
What do you like to do in Mobile? Explore my new city! I love trying out new restaurants and coffee shops with my built in best friends (my co-residents!)
What do I like best about our program? Truly the people make this program so special! Everyone is so kind, welcoming, willing to teach, and supportive— it truly goes such a long way. I have found a family in this program & feel lucky beyond words every day to work with such an incredible group of people!

Regan Shaw, M.D.

Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Undergraduate School: Auburn University
Medical School: Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama
What do you like to do in Mobile? Go out to dinner and drinks with friends, spend time with my family, and go to the beach!
What do you like best about our program? What I like best is how supportive and close everyone is! The relationships with co-residents and attendings make it such great place to learn and grow.

PGY I

Maddie Motz, M.D.

Hometown: Coppell, TX
Undergraduate School: The University of Alabama
Medical School: Whiddon College of Medicine – University of South Alabama
What do you like to do in Mobile? Eat at Red or White, get a coffee at Soul Caffeine, Drive to Dauphin Island to go to the beach, Mardi Gras.
What do you like best about our program? How faculty prioritizes raising quality human beings in addition to developing quality physicians.

Julee Reitzel, D.O.

Hometown: Trinity, NC
Undergraduate School: UNC Chapel Hill
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Mobile? Love exploring the food scene and spending time on the beach!
What do you like best about our program? Beyond its excellent academics and training, the people here are what makes the program. The residents, faculty, and staff create such a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment that is unmatched.

Lena Cole Speir, D.O.

Hometown: Fairhope, AL
Undergraduate School: Birmingham-Southern College
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn Campus
What do you like to do in Mobile? I enjoy trying local restaurants and exploring different spots around Mobile. I’m excited to spend more time getting to know the city with my husband.
What do you like best about our program? My favorite part about the program is the collaborative environment between the staff, residents, and attendings. From the beginning, everyone was welcoming and supportive, and it really felt like a place where people enjoy working together and helping each other grow. It feels like a place where I will be encouraged, challenged, and supported throughout training.

Madison Wilkinson, M.D.

Hometown: Grand Bay, AL
Undergraduate School: University of South Alabama
Medical School: Whiddon College of Medicine - University of South Alabama
What do you like to do in Mobile? Spending time with my husband, our dogs, and our families! I also enjoy home improvement projects, visiting Bellingrath Gardens, and relaxing by the water.
What do you like best about our program? The people and the culture! Everyone is so supportive and genuinely invested in your success as a resident. The faculty are incredibly approachable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to teaching. The program also offers early surgical experience and exposure to high-acuity patients, creating a great learning environment. On top of that, the ancillary staff — nurses, scrub techs, and everyone you work alongside — are phenomenal and deeply care about the patients they serve. I feel incredibly lucky to train with such an amazing group of people!