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Residents
Our Classes
Class of 2024
Evita Joseph, MD
UC Davis
Department of Family Medicine
Valley Residency Program
Adventist Health, Ukiah Valley, CA
Taylor Patrick, MD
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Family and Community Medicine
Lexington, KY
Alicia Powers, MD
T.J. Samson Community Hospital
Glasgow, KY
Kristina Wright-Gue, DO
T. J. Samson Community Hospital
Glasgow, KY
Class of 2023
Melissa Flor Cowgill, MD
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
Spokane Washington
Katrina Antonette Tinoco Montgomery, MD
Baptist Health Medical Group
Lexington & Richmond, Kentucky
Josiah Tour, MD
Urgent Care, Southwest Medical
Las Vegas, NV
Sam Sultan, MD
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
Class of 2022
Monica Chamorro
University of Louisville/Glasgow
Family Medicine Residency
Glasgow, KY
Kartik Katragadda, MD
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
Benjamin Kober, DO
Banner Health Clinic
Fort Collins, CO
Sharon Hampton, DO
Ascension St. Thomas Primary Care
Sparta, TN
Class of 2021
Dillon Pender, MD
TJ Samson Hospital
Glasgow, KY
Emily Marsh, MD
Med Center Health Family Care Franklin
Franklin, KY
Laura Inabnitt, DO
Cumberland Family Medical Center
Tompkinsville, KY
Lauren Hansen, DO
The Jackson Clinic
Jackson, TN
Class of 2027
Brenden Van Der Werff, MD
Dr. Van Der Werff attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He received his Medical Degree from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in May 2024. Dr. Van Der Werff enjoys hiking, reading and cooking.
Micha Thomas, DO
Dr. Micha Thomas was born and raised in Glasgow. She did her undergrad at Western Kentucky University and received her D.O. degree at the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine May 2024. Dr. Thomas holds a deep love of the small town culture and looks forward to giving back to her hometown. Some of her hobbies include golf, spending time with family, and a lifelong love of reading.
Manish Shetty, MD
Dr. Manish Shetty received his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore, India where he also grew up. He developed a passion for holistic patient care and community health following medical school. Dr. Shetty was previously a Research Assistant in the Department of Child Neurology at the University of Louisville researching on pediatric epilepsy surgery. In his free time, he enjoys exploring new places, learning cooking recipes and spending time with friends. Dr. Shetty is eager to serve and make a meaningful impact in the community of Glasgow.
Blessy George, MD
Dr. Blessy George was born and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She received her medical degree from American International Medical University SOM Saint Lucia. Dr. George draws inspiration from her faith, and approaches her work with a strong sense of purpose and integrity. In her free time, she enjoys painting and modern calligraphy.
Class of 2026
Amad Mohammad, MD
Dr. Amad Mohammad is a native of Chicago, Illinois, where he was born and raised. He completed his first year of residency in Northern New Jersey, where he treated rare diseases and became very familiar with hospital medicine. During this time, he also developed a passion for patient care continuity and community health. Dr. Mohammad previously served as a medical Instructor and academic advisor at Kaplan Medical in New York City, where he received numerous awards for student success. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time with friends. Dr. Mohammad is eager to serve and make a meaningful impact in the community of Glasgow.
Alexander Moore, DO
Dr. Alex Moore was born in Westview, KY. He attended Campbellsville University in his undergraduate years and later received his medical degree from University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Moore enjoys any part of a good story – whether that’s reading one, playing a good tabletop board game, or living his own by traveling. He also lives ever at the service of his two feline overlords, Ghost and Nugget.
Zachary Setters, MD
Dr. Zachary Setters is from Florence, KY. He attended Berea College in Berea Kentucky where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Biology. He received his Medical Degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Some of his hobbies include camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and spending time with family.
Ethan Smith, MD
Dr. Ethan Smith is from Burkesville, KY. He attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He received his Medical Degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Some of his hobbies include camping, fishing, shooting sports, and being with his family.
Class of 2025
John Kodatt, MD
Dr. John Kodatt was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas in Nevis and a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Arizona. Dr. Kodatt, in his free time enjoys hiking, kayaking, and biking. Among his favorites were hiking Humphreys Peak in Arizona and kayaking with sea turtles in Maui. He is looking forward to exploring all Kentucky has to offer with his family.
Austin Hazlewood, DO
Dr. Austin Hazlewood was born and raised in Martin, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Biology. He received his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University- Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. In his free time he enjoys being outdoors, fishing, and hunting.
Mohammed Anwer, MD
Dr. Mohammed Anwer was born in Baghdad, Iraq. He received his medical degree from Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba and another M.B.B.S degree from Taiz University school of medicine in Yemen. Outside of medicine, Mohammed enjoys playing soccer, cooking, spending time outdoors, and international traveling with his family and friends.
Alyssa Anciro, MD
Dr. Alyssa Anciro was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. She attended Transylvania University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She then received her Medical Degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. Dr. Anciro is excited to be returning home and looks forward to serving Kentucky as a Family Medicine physician for many years to come. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dogs, traveling with her family, running outside, reading, listening to “Crime Junkie” podcast, and is a big UK sports fan (Go cats!).
Contact Us
For More Information or to Arrange a Visit
For more information about our program or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Program Director:
Dr. Steven House, MD
Program Coordinator:
Beverly Bennett
Phone: (270) 651-4865
Email: bbennett@tjsamson.org
Address:
1325 North Race Street
Glasgow, KY 42141