Our Residents

Steven Hadley, MD

Medical school
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Undergraduate
Dartmouth College

Medical areas of interest
Foot and ankle, sports medicine, ankle instability, Achilles rupture, fear of reinjury, patient-reported outcomes

Interests/hobbies
Other than spending time with my family and friends, I enjoy hiking (I’ve already completed my NH 48), skiing (both downhill and cross-country), soccer, baseball, canoeing, running, biking, board games, Italian language and culture.

Why I chose Dartmouth
Dartmouth is a truly special program that checks all of the boxes for me. Aside from offering elite clinical training at a top orthopedic institution, it’s genuinely a “resident-first” program with faculty who are wholeheartedly invested in our education, development, and well-being—a reality that was immediately apparent during my away rotation here. Dartmouth has a strong culture of excellence and integrity, and several people in the department exemplify the kind of physician and person I aspire to become. The department consistently makes a conscious effort to prioritize our patients and go above and beyond for them. The residents are extremely tight-knit and among the happiest residents I encountered throughout the interview process. Lastly, the Upper Valley is a wonderful place to live. It is close to my family and has abundant access to beautiful nature and all the outdoor activities I enjoy in my free time.

Jordan Hodges, MD

Medical school
Albany Medical College

Undergraduate education
University of Virginia

Medical areas of interest
Adult reconstruction, sports medicine, medical education

Interests/hobbies
Enjoying life with my wife, daughter, and our two dogs, liverpool F.C., tennis, fishing, comedy, and whiskey.

Why I chose Dartmouth
I chose Dartmouth after completing a rotation here and experiencing firsthand the program's extraordinary commitment to resident and medical student education. The culture emphasizes progressive autonomy, mentorship, and preparing residents to become confident, independent surgeons. The Upper Valley is an exceptional place to raise a family, with abundant outdoor opportunities and a welcoming community. I was also drawn to Dartmouth's unique role as the region's only tertiary referral center, which provides exposure to a diverse and complex patient population while caring for a hardworking, salt-of-the-earth community, that reminded me of the one in which I was raised.

Joey Larson, MD

Medical school
University of Minnesota

Undergraduate education
Augustana University

Medical areas of interest
Sports medicine, orthopaedic global health

Interests/hobbies
Spending time with family, golfing, reading, weightlifting, hiking/trail running, snowboarding, breweries, comedy, and watching just about any sport

Why I chose Dartmouth
While rotating at Dartmouth, I immediately felt welcomed as a member of the team and saw firsthand the emphasis the program places on resident well-being. I was drawn to the exceptional surgical training and commitment to developing well-rounded surgeons who are prepared for both fellowship and independent practice. The culture is genuinely family-friendly, and it is hard to beat the extracurricular opportunities that come with living in the Upper Valley. Ultimately, it became clear that Dartmouth offered the ideal environment to achieve my professional goals while continuing to invest in the passions, relationships, and family life that are most important to me.

Margo Nolan, MD

Medical school
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Undergraduate education
University of Vermont

Medical areas of interest
Orthopaedic trauma, upper extremity, hand surgery, orthopaedic access in rural communities

Interests/hobbies
Skiing, gravel biking, running, yoga, making lattes, cooking/baking, playing Cribbage with friends and family

Why I Chose Dartmouth
I discovered my passion for orthopaedics as a medical student at Dartmouth, and I couldn't be more excited to continue my training here. The strong sense of camaraderie among the residents and faculty, the commitment to surgical excellence, and the genuine dedication to teaching and patient care are truly unmatched. Training in the beautiful mountains of New Hampshire is an added bonus, but it is the people and culture of the program that truly make Dartmouth feel like home.

Roan Willson, MD

Medical school
University of Washington (Alaska cohort)

Undergraduate education
University of Idaho

Medical areas of interest
Sports medicine, hand/upper extremity, rural and underserved populations, international orthopaedics

Interests/hobbies
Skiing (all kinds, but especially alpine!), hiking, fishing, cooking with friends and family, and perusing local farmers markets.

Why I chose Dartmouth
As a rotating student it was immediately clear how genuinely invested Dartmouth’s faculty and residents are in teaching. I found myself in hour-long discussions about the evolution of hip implants, applied anatomy, and the physics underlying orthopaedic principles. These conversations were as intellectually stimulating as they were simply fun. The chance to care for a range of patients and learn this craft in a hospital in the middle of the woods felt like a uniquely special opportunity, and one that resonated deeply as someone coming from Alaska. This community and all the people at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center drew me in immediately, and I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of it.

Connor Crutchfield, MD

Medical school
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Undergraduate education
Hamilton College

Medical areas of interest
Sports medicine, upper extremity, patient-reported-outcomes

Interests/hobbies
Lacrosse, soccer, painting, running, snowboarding, camping, traveling, quoting movies, and owning as many houseplants as possible

Why I chose Dartmouth
Dartmouth Orthopaedics is incredibly special because it has struck the balance of elite surgical training, resident-well being, and impactful research, all in one of the most objectively beautiful locations in the country. You would also be hard-pressed to find a more supportive and familial environment to train in anywhere. I chose Dartmouth for the opportunity to learn one-on-one from an inspiring faculty that is committed to making its residents proficient and well-rounded orthopaedic surgeons that will advance their fields. From top to bottom, there is a culture of excellence here that translates to phenomenal fellowship matches each year and every day, I am excited to go to work with this group. I feel so fortunate to be a part of the Dartmouth team and, as a native of New Hampshire, for the ability to give back to the community that raised me.

Rachel Hess, MD

Medical school
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah

Undergraduate education
Bard College

Medical areas of interest
Pediatric orthopaedics; trauma; orthopaedic oncology; gender parity in orthopaedic surgery; innovations in medical education; advocacy and human rights in healthcare; orthopaedic access in tribal and rural communities

Interests/hobbies
Cross-country skiing, trail running, mountain biking, boating/sea kayaking, playing with my springer spaniel, writing letters to friends, reading, and hosting dinner parties

Why I chose Dartmouth
Dartmouth truly captured my heart with its genuine commitment to nurturing the surgical skills and academic interests of its residents while fostering a balanced and fulfilling life outside the hospital. Dartmouth was exactly what I wanted in a training program--a major academic center serving a large rural catchment area, offering diverse exposure to various orthopaedic specialties and pathologies, all under exceptional faculty mentorship. During my rotation, I was impressed by the range of complex surgical cases and traumas I encountered. The residents and faculty created an atmosphere filled with teamwork, laughter, and camaraderie, including me as a valued member of the team from day one. Additionally, the Upper Valley is a magical place to train and live, offering countless opportunities for lake, river, and mountain adventures. Where else would I get to live on a blueberry farm during residency?

Benjamin Lynch, MD

Medical school
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Undergraduate education
Wesleyan University

Medical areas of interest
Pediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, foot and ankle

Interests/hobbies
Rowing, canoeing, biking, skiing, tromping through the woods, playing cards, listening to live music

Why I chose Dartmouth
The culture. There is an emphasis on teaching at all levels and a strong dedication to caring for patients. The faculty are down-to-earth, supportive, and approachable. The residents are tight-knit, dedicated to one another, and are known within the hospital and the community. After spending time here as a medical student, I knew this environment would encourage personal growth in tandem with phenomenal training. Additionally, I grew up in the Upper Valley and I’m excited to return home. Being close to family, the Dartmouth Skiway, the Connecticut River, the White Mountains, and the beauty of the Upper Valley is hard to beat!

Paul Wilson, MD

Medical school
University of Washington

Undergraduate education
Carroll College

Medical areas of interest
Orthopedic trauma, infection prevention, patient reported outcomes, access to care/underserved populations.

Interests/hobbies
All about the outdoors—whether it's skiing, hiking, or mountain biking. Indoors, you'll find me watching a football game, hitting some back squats, or diving into a good book. I also love to cook and share great food and beers with friends and family.

Why I chose Dartmouth
When I rotated at Dartmouth as a medical student, I was immediately drawn to the program and impressed by everyone I interacted with. The residents make an incredible team and have a great culture. The faculty members were also all very engaged, excited to teach, and proud of the program they have built. The Upper Valley is also a special place, with all of the activities I love minutes from the hospital. It also serves a huge catchment area, providing exceptional care to rural residents from the surrounding area.

Meghan Malloy, MD

Medical school
Medical College of Wisconsin

Undergraduate education
Marquette University

Medical areas of interest
Pediatric orthopedics, hand surgery, orthopedic oncology, community engagement, and public health.

Interests/hobbies
Yoga, tennis, weightlifting, cooking, traveling, craft brews, and cheering on the Packers with my friends and family

Why Dartmouth
On my interview day, the incredible sense of community and collegiality among not just the residents but the entire program’s faculty and staff was palpable. I was interested in a program that felt like a family while also giving me top-notch surgical training in all areas of orthopedics and preparing me to thrive in whatever I choose to practice. I think Dartmouth excels in this, and the chance to explore a beautiful new place is a huge plus!

Gabriel Masters, MD

Medical school
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Undergraduate education
Hamilton College

Interests/hobbies
Comic books, ice hockey, wildlife, and local adventures!

Why I chose Dartmouth
Dartmouth has an abundance of human capital, with residents that have built a tight-knit community of authentic people. The program pushes residents to be great physicians, who are supported by faculty heavily invested in their training and well-being. Located in the Upper Valley, it provides access to beautiful wilderness to get outdoors and enjoy life outside the hospital.

Natalya McNamara, MD

Medical school
University of Utah School of Medicine

Undergraduate education
Montana State University

Interests/hobbies
All outdoor activities ranging from pickleball to backcountry skiing with my husband and friends. Unsuccessfully maintaining my Covid hobbies of baking sourdough bread, reading, and vegetable gardening. The Buffalo Bills! An occasional Netflix binge.

Why I chose Dartmouth
I chose Dartmouth because the faculty here is exceptionally committed to cultivating the surgical skill, academic interest, and life outside the hospital of their residents. When I rotated here as a medical student, the residents were engaged with complex cases, busy OR schedules, consults, caring for rural and underserved patients, and evidenced-based education while simultaneously teaching each other, lending a hand when needed, and having a ton of fun. Plus, New Hampshire is stunning and full of more craft IPAs, swimming holes, mountain/gravel biking, and local cheese than my wildest dreams!

Dustin Runzo, MD

Medical school
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Graduate education
Eastern Virginia Medical School, MS

Undergraduate education
Davidson College

Medical areas of interest
Sports medicine, shoulder/upper extremity surgery, pediatric orthopedics

Interests/hobbies
Hiking/camping, running, fishing, coaching youth and high school wrestling, playing guitar, finding neat local coffee shops

Why I chose Dartmouth
The people! When I rotated here as a medical student, the residents and attendings seemed to take a genuine interest in myself and my education. From the interns to the chiefs, I felt welcomed. The support staff in the OR’s and elsewhere in the hospital were also incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I felt like I had found a group of people with whom I would love to spend the next years of my training. Additionally, the hospital is surrounded by forests and hiking trails—how cool is that?! The variety of outdoor activities available in the surrounding areas allows for years of adventures to come.

Alton Daley, DO

Medical school
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Middletown

Undergraduate education
University of Massachusetts-Boston

Medical areas of interest
Adult reconstruction, sports medicine, patient-reported-outcomes, international orthopaedics

Interests/hobbies
Ice hockey, weightlifting, spending time with family, anything outdoors with my wife and dog. Love to cook but am unfortunately a below average chef.

Why I chose Dartmouth
During my time spent at Dartmouth as a medical student, I was immediately drawn to the collegial culture established between residents and attendings. Further, the extremely close-knit and family-like nature of the program was comforting for me and my family as we prepared for the challenges associated with residency. Lastly, the Upper Valley offers a beautiful setting rich with opportunity for exploration and enjoyment outside of the hospital!

Abraham Ouweleen, MD

Medical school
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Undergraduate education
Georgetown University

Medical areas of interest
Trauma, ACL reconstruction, under-served populations

Interests/hobbies
Playing cello and guitar, running, biking, snowboarding, english literature

Why I chose Dartmouth
When I rotated at Dartmouth I very quickly realized there was no other program like it. It is quite literally a level one academic medical center in the middle of a forest, surrounded by the beautiful Upper Valley and situated next to a bustling Ivy League university. The size of the program and the dedication to teaching at a resident level foster nuanced, longitudinal instruction and mentorship across the full breadth of orthopaedic sub-specialties in a way that stood out to me compared to other programs. And yet unlike many other smaller programs that may offer similar benefits, Dartmouth is a major academic center with a vast catchment area and exposure to a well-rounded mix of orthopaedic pathologies. Finally, the staff and residents have a down-to-earth demeanor enriched by a passion for patient care as well as a passion for the outdoors and active living. It seemed to me that the nourishment and enjoyment the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center staff and residents get from living in such a beautiful place helps them show up to work with energy and commitment to excellent care. I wanted to train in a place that would provide tailored, long-term, and excellent evidence-based instruction. I also wanted to train in a place that I felt would nourish me and provide an exciting and well-rounded life outside the hospital. Dartmouth does both of those things in a truly unique way. 
 

Joseph Rogers, MD

Medical school
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Undergraduate education
University of Virginia

Interests/hobbies
Hiking/camping, running, UVA sports, fitness, reading

Why I chose Dartmouth
When I rotated at Dartmouth as a medical student, I was really impressed by how invested faculty are in resident education and success. There’s a real collegial and family-like environment between residents and faculty, and I felt welcomed as part of the team from my first day. The Upper Valley is also objectively a beautiful place to live and train.

Nathan Saxby, MD

Medical school
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Graduate education
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, MPH

Undergraduate education
Colorado State University

Medical areas of interest
Global health and orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma, pediatric orthopaedics, hand surgery

Interests/hobbies
I enjoy skiing in all forms, ultra-distance trail running, cycling, mushroom hunting, photography, napping, being a dog-dad, and trying to convince you to move to Alaska.

Why I chose Dartmouth
During my rotation at Dartmouth, I felt an instant fit. The residents and faculty were awesome to learn from, work alongside, and in general spend time with. I continued to feel their support even after my sub-internship was long over. And, beyond the doors of the hospital, the outdoor opportunities afforded by life in the Upper Valley were hard to beat. The ease of access to beautiful spaces and trails made destressing a cinch. When I reflected on what was important to me, the environment that I experienced both within the hospital and surrounding it made Dartmouth the obvious choice.
 

Anson Bautista, MD

Medical school
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Undergraduate education
Marquette University

Medical areas of interest
Spine surgery, deformity correction, orthopaedic patient outcomes

Interests/hobbies
Spending time with my wife, hiking, cooking, Green Bay Packers

Why I chose Dartmouth
The emphasis on resident education and operative experience. Beautiful nature and outdoor activities. Proximity to large cities and my wife's training was also important to me.

Ann Marie Kelly, MD

Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Undergraduate Education
University of Notre Dame

Medical Areas of Interest
International Orthopaedics & Global Health, Orthopaedic Patients Experiences (Doctor-Patient Relationship, Physician Burnout)

Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy spending time outside while running, hiking, fishing, biking, skiing, surfing- and spending quality time with my family, friends, and my husband, Dan. I love Peloton workouts, yoga, traveling, and writing. 

Why I Chose Dartmouth
The overall culture of education and collaboration is unparalleled. The faculty members are genuinely committed to your success and overall well-being –and they are very passionate about your education. The program’s commitment to Orthopaedic Global Health was also a huge draw for me. Finally, the Upper Valley’s natural beauty and ample opportunities to pursue my outdoor hobbies solidified the fact that there was no better place for me to pursue my education than at Dartmouth.
 

Patrick Mazza, MD

Medical School 
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine 

Undergraduate Education 
University of Notre Dame 

Medical Areas of Interest 
Arthroplasty, Periprosthetic joint infection, Orthopaedic oncology 

Interests/Hobbies 
Hiking, skiing, longboarding, pond hockey, pick-up basketball, Tame Impala, trap bar deadlifts, burritos 

Why I chose Dartmouth 
Dartmouth stood out due to its family-like atmosphere and culture of striving for collective success. It was evident during the interview process and in getting to know the residents ahead of me that the Dartmouth faculty members are amazing mentors and are committed to helping residents become the best orthopaedic surgeons and people they can be. Dartmouth is a well-rounded training environment and a launching point for future success in any orthopaedic subspecialty. In addition, the Upper Valley is an incredible place to live with easy access to so many amazing hobbies that can help you stay well-rounded. 

Michael McNamara, MD

Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin 

Undergraduate Education
Georgetown University

Medical Areas of Interest
Orthopedic Oncology, Patient-Reported-Outcomes, Health Care Policy 

Interests/Hobbies
Music! Both playing various instruments and finding fresh cuts. Running and keeping my body fit.

Why I chose Dartmouth
When I visited Dartmouth, the warmth of the faculty and residents I felt on interview day was doubled in person. I wanted to surround myself with advocates for myself and for patients that was also equipped with the resources to produce meaningful research– both of which are unparalleled here!