Get to know our residents
Our residents are a diverse group that come from a variety of backgrounds and have unique experiences and interests. We look forward to getting to know you as well!
PGY 2
Robert Muterspaugh, MD
Hometown: Jackson, MI
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I was originally interested in Corewell Health because of its location in West Michigan. Grand Rapids is special because it has all the advantages of living in a big city, but with close proximity to Lake Michigan, Manistee National Forest and countless other options to enjoy the Michigan outdoors. However, I quickly learned that the people and culture at Corewell Health in West Michigan are what make it a truly special place. When you combine all of these qualities with the beautiful campus, the resources provided by the affiliation with MSU and the massive radiology case volume, I cant imagine a better place to complete my residency training.
Clinical Interests: I am counting on the next five years to narrow down my broad clinical interests within the field of radiology.
Hobbies: My hobbies include, camping, hiking, running, snowboarding and basically anything outdoors. I also love board games, playing guitar, collecting and listening to records, going to concerts and just generally having a good time. All of the aforementioned are best when my wife and son are included.
Yetunde Ogunneye, DO
Hometown: Grand Blanc, MI
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? Corewell Health in West Michigan is one of the few programs in Michigan with onsite pediatrics radiology rotation; residents will be exposed to pediatrics images throughout the course of their training. Importantly, my family is settled in Michigan and I am so excited to be home with them.
Clinical Interests: My clinical interests are cardiothoracic and neuroradiology however, I'm still open to other options depending on my experience during rotations.
Hobbies: I am a mom, so I love doing activities that involve my children. I love to swim and play tennis and I enjoy listening to Afro instrumental beats. Additionally, I love to cook African cuisines.
PGY 3
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Sonia Samant, MD
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine
Why did you choose Spectrum Health? I chose Spectrum Health because of its strong clinical training in a broad range of specialties, collegial atmosphere, and supportive faculty. As a transitional year intern, I feel that I have exposure to complex pathologies in a variety of specialties. The residents and attendings are always eager to teach.
Clinical Interests: I am interested in breast radiology.
Hobbies: I enjoy reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and making jewelry.
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Alex Sanford, DO
Hometown: East Lansing, MI
Medical School: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why did you choose Spectrum Health? I chose Spectrum Health because I rotated here as a medical student and appreciated the robust transitional year and radiology training experience provided and the collegial atmosphere of the residents and staff. Grand Rapids is also a wonderful city to live in with plenty of fun things to do in your free time.
Clinical Interests: I am interested in body imaging because it covers a wide breadth of pathology and requires a very expansive knowledge of radiology. I hope to make a difference in patient lives by making efficient and accurate diagnoses for early treatment and intervention.
Hobbies: I enjoy being active including running, cycling, weightlifting, and golf, as well as spending time with my family in Michigan.
PGY 4
Lindsey Kiiskila, MD
Hometown: Romeo, MI
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? Much of my medical school clinical training was done in Spectrum Health offices and I wanted to continue here throughout residency as well! Spectrum Health has a smart, caring and inclusive staff and I am confident that it will be a great place to be a resident.
What are your clinical interests? I am interested in improving patient care through all imaging modalities and I look forward to finding my radiological niche at Spectrum Health.
Hobbies: I enjoy running, biking, skiing, spending time with my friends and renovating a new-to-us 1928 home with my husband.
Richard Pearson, MD
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Medical school: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? My wife and I have been practicing physicians in the Grand Rapids area for a few years now. We love West Michigan and the opportunities it provides. She thoroughly enjoyed her experience as a Spectrum Health resident and felt very well-prepared for her career. When I made the decision to change fields of medicine and needed to complete a new residency, I knew I could get well-rounded, high-level training here at Spectrum Health. It was a no-brainer.
What are your clinical interests? I am pursuing the field of musculoskeletal radiology, including interventional techniques.
Hobbies: I continue to practice and coach men's gymnastics. When my wife and I get a chance to get away on a trip, we love to go hiking and backpacking.
PGY 5
Ashutosh Agrawal, MD
Hometown: Plano, TX
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Why did you choose Spectrum Health? I rotated at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids as a medical student and loved the program and the city. It was an excellent fit for my academic and personal goals.
What do you like most about your program? I am looking forward to taking care of patients and my training in Diagnostic Radiology. I will get to work alongside some incredible people.
Clinical Interests: I am interested in MSK and Body subspecialties in Diagnostic Radiology.
Living in West Michigan: As a new resident of the state, I am looking forward to discovering every thing West Michigan has to offer. The outdoors and the food scene are incredible.
Hobbies: I like spending time with my family and traveling.
Many of our alumni have moved on to subspecialty fellowship training, see where they've gone!