Medical Education Faculty

Who We Are

For nearly 50 years, Firelands Regional Medical Center has provided outstanding medical education in Northwest Ohio. Our university-affiliated, community-based medical training incorporates both osteopathic and allopathic physician educators who work together in a collaborative model to provide our residents with superb clinical educational experiences.
Our medical education department is well-known for its collegial atmosphere. We strive to maintain a healthy balance between a robust training experience and a balanced lifestyle. Residents enjoy great camaraderie and the hospital sponsors many team-building events, such as an annual Lake Erie fishing trip, group outings to Cleveland sporting events and bowling nights.

Faculty

Matthew A. Braniecki, DO

Title: Faculty, FM and TY residency
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: Wife Kari
Hobbies: Jigsaw Puzzles, Sailing, Traveling
Medicine Interests: Wellness and preventive medicine

Reagan E.A. Bristol, DO

Title: Faculty, HPM fellowship
Undergraduate: Middle Tennessee State University
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Personal Info: Wife Mary Beth
Hobbies: Sailing and being with his dogs, Ohio State football, Ice Hockey
Medicine Interests: Hospice and palliative medicine

Paul Bruner, DO

Title: Associate Program Director, FM residency
Undergraduate: Oral Roberts University
Medical School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: Wife Robin - Married almost 30-years
Hobbies: Sound engineering, music, learning new languages, automotive technology
Medicine Interests: Preventive medicine, research

Nancy Cloak, MD

Title: Faculty, HPM fellowship
Undergraduate: University of South Florida
Medical School: University of South Florida College of Medicine
Hobbies: Swimming
Medicine Interests: Hospice and palliative medicine

Kari M. Ketvertis, MD

Title: Faculty, FM and TY residency
Undergraduate: John Carroll University
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Personal Info: Married, Husband Michael and 3 children
Hobbies: Spending time with family
Medicine Interests: Women's health

Kristopher Lindbloom, DO

Title: Program Director, TY residency
Undergraduate: The Colorado College in Colorado Springs
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Personal Info: Wife Sandy and one girl
Hobbies: Travel, restaurants, and conferences.
Medicine Interests: Internal medicine, hospitalist medicine

Eric E. Mast, DO

Title: Program Director, FM residency
Undergraduate: Anderson University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: Wife, Jody and I have lived in Huron for 25 years. We have three children, and one Scottish terrier.
Hobbies: Boating, fitness, family
Medicine Interests: Health policy, prevention, office procedures

James E. Preston, DO

Title: Program Director, HPM fellowship
Undergraduate: Indiana State University
Medical School: Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: married 45 years to Kathy, three adult children with 6 grandchildren
Hobbies: Enjoys family time, boating, shooting, and martial arts
Medicine Interests: Hospice and palliative medicine, undergraduate medical education

John F. Ramey, DO

Title: Faculty, FM residency
Undergraduate: Ohio University
Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: Wife Kelly, married with 2 adult sons
Hobbies: Boating, watching sports
Medicine Interests: Geriatric medicine

Larry E. Robinson, DO

Title: Associate Program Director, HPM fellowship
Undergraduate: Miami University
Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: Wife Emily and 4 children
Hobbies: Boating and spending time with family
Medicine Interests: Hospice and palliative medicine, addiction medicine

PGY4

Ashley Burkholder, DO

Title: Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow
Undergraduate: University of Dayton
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: I have three dogs
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family
Medicine Interests: Kids and elderly

PGY3

Kevin T. Carnahan, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Wright State University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: I am very close with my parents, sister and two nephews
Hobbies: Sailing, construction, woodworking, and architecture
Medicine Interests: Rural Medicine, maritime medicine and psychiatry

Marie E. Gerow, MD

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Norte Dame of Ohio
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Personal Info: Medicine is my second career. I was a paint formulation chemist while raising my 3 kids - now 15, 16, and 19 years old. I am excited to be pursuing my dreams!
Hobbies: Hiking and exploring nature, gardening, playing cards, and board games, cooking and dreaming up new recipes, spending time with my family, cook-outs, traveling, reading cozy mystery novels by the fire, having coffee with my friends
Medicine Interests: Battling chronic illnesses with a whole person approach including conventional medicine along with diet and nutrition, activity and exercise, personal development, stress reduction, environment and relationships, community involvement and positive psychology

Emily L. Lanzola, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: The College of Wooster in Wooster
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: I am the first member of my family to attend medical school. I was married in May to my wonderful husband, Bob, who is a school counselor.
Hobbies: I am a huge reader— I read over 70 books last year. I love to read all kinds of books, especially thrillers and young adult fiction. I really enjoy learning what others are reading and providing recommendations. My favorite books of all time are the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling. I also love cooking and baking. I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and friends. I enjoy binge-watching shows on Netflix and Hulu. I am interested in continuing to travel around the world to explore new sights, cultures, and food
Medicine Interests: Women’s health, adolescent medicine, and hospice and palliative care

Ramiz R Momin, MD

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Texas A&M University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Personal Info: I am married to a beautiful, awesome, weird wife of many years
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, playing any sports, reading self-help books
Medicine Interests: Meditation, philosophy and the study of religious mysticism (especially sufism)

PGY2

Tim Cutler, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: University of Dayton
Medical School: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland
Hobbies: Playing cards or board games with my family, giving my mind a break with some physical labor on my family’s farm, helping my younger cousins prepare their livestock for show
Medicine Interests: Rural medicine, the broad scope of practice in family medicine

Dan Delaney, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Millikin University
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Badminton, video gaming, reading epic fantasy, writing, and playing music.

Aaron Martinez, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and kids and our 2 dogs and 2 cats. Watching Denver Broncos or Colorado Avalanche, going to the movies and going to the gym
Medicine Interests: Emergency Medicine

Austen Smith, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Weightlifting, watching the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buckeye football, exploring new restaurants, hanging out with friends and family, boating, playing chess
Medicine Interests: Sports medicine, integrative medicine, OMT, ultrasound, nutrition, exercise, wellness

PGY1 - FM

Emily Cox, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: Travel, music, and movies
Hobbies: SCUBA Diving
Medicine Interests: Emergency Medicine

Joe Jackmovich, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Indiana University South Bend
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Info: I have two cats
Hobbies: Video Games
Medicine Interests: LGBTQ care and addiction medicine

Christian Lowrie, DO

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: Macalester College
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Personal Info: I have 2 cats
Hobbies: Strategy Games
Medicine Interests: Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine

Alexandra Prosser, MD

Title: Family Medicine Resident
Undergraduate: University of Toledo
Medical School: THE Ohio State University College of Medicine
Personal Info: Knitting and crochet
Hobbies: Biking, walking at the park and being near or on the lake
Medicine Interests: My professional interests include caring for families in times of transition, including adolescent medicine, the mother-baby dyad, and end-of-life care