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Our Residents
PGY-3 Surgery Residents
Gage Blackledge, DO
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.