Our Residents

PGY-3 Surgery Residents

Gage Blackledge, DO

Gage Blackledge
  • Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? Looking forward to a broad spectrum of general surgery training including advanced minimally invasive surgery.
  • A fun fact about yourself: I was a JV and high school football coach before going to medical school.

Avery Daily, MD

Avery Daily
  • Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am looking forward to one-on-one time with attendings, a mentorship model style of learning, and gaining minimally invasive operative experience.  I am excited to be an inaugural resident of the program and be a part of creating the culture of Willis Knighton Surgery Residency. 
  • A fun fact about yourself: I enjoy growing plants and gardening in my spare time. I also like to snow and water ski! 

Marissa Di Napoli, MD

Marissa Di Napoli
  • Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? Diverse high volume operative experience and getting to work with awesome co-residents and faculty.
  • A fun fact about yourself: I’ve been surfing since I was 8 years old. 

PGY-2 Surgery Residents

Cole Evensky, MD

Cole Evensky
  • Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? Lots of opportunities for close mentorship.
  • A fun fact about yourself: I build and restore antique cars.

Ashley Stutes, MD

Ashley Stutes
  • Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport. 
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program?  I’m looking forward to helping shape the new residency program and move forward with my co-residents as some of the first in the program. 
  • A fun fact about yourself: A fun fact about myself is that I used to teach indoor cycling.  

Carter Van Horn, MD

Carter Van Horn
  • Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am most looking forward to applying all that I have learned to care for the people of Shreveport/Bossier while learning from the exceptional Surgeons at WKHS.
  • A fun fact about yourself: I taught myself to play guitar.

PGY-1 Surgery Residents

Jessica Rodriguez, MD

Jessica Rodriguez

  • Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program?  The unmatched, high-volume operative experience serving the people of Louisiana. The global surgery emphasis of the leadership. Being mentored by some of Louisiana's most well-respected surgeons. Having competent and happy co-residents. Oh! And the free food. I'm really excited about that!
  • A fun fact about yourself: I am the second oldest of 9 kids!

 

Sean Putman, DO

Sean Putman

  • Medical school: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? Learning as much about medicine and surgery as possible so that I may provide the best care to my patients.
  • Fun fact: I am a former gymnast and nationally ranked competitive cheerleader.

Nour Yanna Atassi, DO MS

Nour Atassi

  • Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am looking forward to extensive opportunities for mentorship, firsthand operative experience (particularly minimally invasive surgeries), and eagerness to actively contribute to surgical research. I am very much looking forward to learning alongside my co-residents and creating a unique environment for future students and residents passionate about General Surgery.
  • A fun fact about yourself: I play the violin and love writing.