Originally from Texas, Dr. Bernal attended the University of North Texas for undergrad completing a degree in biology, and later attended the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. His primary focus is in OMT and full spectrum family medicine, and he regularly utilizes his passion for osteopathic medicine in helping fellow residents sharpen their OMT skillset. In his free time Dr. Bernal enjoys woodworking, spending time with his wife and daughter, and attending Dayton Dragons games!
Kathryn Colwell, DO
Dr. Colwell was born and raised in Houston, TX and graduated undergrad at University of Houston with a BS in Psychology and minor in Human Development and Family studies. She attended Des Moines University for medical school where she routinely volunteered to provide OMT at the end of races, such as the Des Moines Marathon. There she met her husband (other Dr. Colwell) who is in his IM residency with Wright-Patterson AFB. She chose the Grandview Family Medicine due to emphasis on OMT, women's health (but not OB), and pediatrics in an underserved community. She is also pursuing Lifestyle Medicine Board certification under the guidance of Dr. Bunce. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, knitting/crocheting, watching football, cooking, baking, and exploring breweries and distilleries. She is excited to see where her husband is stationed after residency and begin her career as a primary care physician next year!
Ivy Dang, DO
Originally from Garden Grove, CA, Dr. Dang attended UCLA where she completed a double major in Anatomy and Physiology as well as Biology. She later attended medical school at Touro University Nevada in Las Vegas. Her medical interests include lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, diabetes, preventative medicine, and hospital medicine. In her free time she enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband, running, and musicals!
Matthew Fry, DO
Sprouted from the rich corn fields of Springboro, OH, Dr. Fry attended The Ohio State University where he obtained his degree in Microbiology with a minor in Public Health. He then traveled to Indianapolis where he received his Osteopathic degree from Marian University. Dr. Fry's medical interests include POCUS, addiction care, and rural medicine. In his free time he enjoys hiking, long distance running, trying various craft beers, and spending time with wife and abnormally large baby. After graduation, he hopes to practice both inpatient and outpatient medicine on the Navajo Nation.
Elijah Kelley, DO
Dr. Kelley is a native to the south east Ohio region growing up in Portsmouth OH. He attended Shawnee State University and majored in Biology - Biomedical Sciences and later attended Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is planning on staying in the Dayton area and practicing in the Huber Heights area. His medical interests include OMT, Wound Care, and Clinical Informatics. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and new son, playing board games with friends, and traveling.
Resident Class 2025
JoAnne Bang, DO
Dr. Bang attended Purdue University where she completed a degree in Biology. She later attended KYCOM for medical school prior to Grandview Family Medicine for residency. Dr. Bang has particular interests in obesity medicine within the family medicine scope. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, pickleball, bowling, hiking, and spending time with friends (and their pets)!
Patrick Foley, DO
Hailing from Chicago, Dr. Foley attended Denison University where he received a degree in biology and played football. After completion of a postbac at Loyola University Chicago he later obtained his DO/MBA from Kansas City University. In coming to Grandview Family Medicine residency he hopes to help patients live meaningful and fulfilling lives. In his free time Dr. Foley enjoys exercising, exploring restaurants and bars in the area, and playing video games. He is a die hard Chicago Bears fan and a voracious reader.
Naveen Kakaraparthi, DO
A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan (Go Blue!), Dr. Kakaraparthi attended the University of Michigan where he completed a degree in Neuroscience. After graduating, he continued to work at his undergrad research lab. A couple of years, a handful of posters and pubs, and a thousand PCRs later (though he'd be back during a gap year in medical school), he attended Michigan State University for his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Thus, he became the enigmatic Spartan Wolverine, carrying both of his schools on his sleeves. Dr. Kakaraparthi interviewed in a wide variety of places, and decided to head south to Ohio for residency at Grandview Family Medicine. He believed this was the place for him to both succeed as a resident and be happy doing so! In his free time Dr. Kakaraparthi enjoys writing, racquet sports, road trips, video games, and proudly being a geek (examples: playing Baldur's Gate 3 with Dr. To or screaming "Morgoth" at the top of his lungs during Dr. Fry's obligatory Lord of the Rings question during didactics Jeopardy).
Long To, DO
Born and raised in Dayton, Dr. To remained in high school for his postsecondary education. He attended OSU for undergrad and Ohio University for medical school, returning to Dayton for family medicine residency. He looks forward to practicing outpatient family medicine in the Dayton area after residency. In his free time Dr. To enjoys Dungeon and Dragons as well as most things Sci-Fi, and DJ'ing for the resident office during clinic shifts.
Resident Class 2026
Mindy Dacri-Kim, DO
Dr. Kim grew up in Beavercreek, OH before attending Kent State University where she earned her BS in Integrated Life Sciences. She then attended Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, and is now back in the Dayton area for residency at Kettering Health Dayton! Within the family medicine banner, Dr. Kim has unique interests in sports medicine and mental health. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, running, traveling, and watching thriller movies!
Savannah Fister, DO
Dr. Savannah Fister is from Lexington, KY, however she moved to Utah when she was in high school. She started college at Utah Valley University and then graduated from the University of Kentucky. After undergrad, she went to Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. Savannah's hobbies include cycling, triathlons, golf, taking walks, playing piano, game nights, and now playing with her new baby. She is very happy to be with Kettering, and her favorite things about Dayton (so far) are the friendly people, various parks, Beavercreek Golf Club, The Greene, and having a Graeter's right by her house!
Jackson Grout, DO
Born and raised in Franklin, Ohio, Dr. Grout has always kept his roots in the Cin-Day area. After graduating from Franklin High School he attended Cedarville University in Dayton, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Bible. He then moved to Athens, Ohio to complete a degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University before returning to Dayton for residency. Dr. Grout is passionate about preventative medicine, and loves working with both pediatric and geriatric populations. In his free time he enjoys pickleball, documentaries, music, and being active in his church community!
Casey Koth, DO
Kettering Health has long been a part of Dr. Koth's journey to medicine. Local to the Dayton area, she spent time volunteering in Kettering hospitals while attending Wright State University where she majored in Biology. Following undergrad, she worked as a scribe for a local family physician where she got her first taste of what it meant to be a family doctor. She then attended Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio and completed her clinical years at Kettering Health Dayton. She was thrilled to return home permanently to complete residency with Grandview Family Medicine. Dr. Koth plans to practice in the Dayton area and has interests in academic medicine, sports medicine, and osteopathic manipulative medicine. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing sand volleyball, learning new arts and craft techniques, and spending time with her friends and family.
Emana Sheikh-Kapadia, DO
A recent new resident to Ohio. Dr. Sheikh-Kapadia has spent the last few months preparing for her new life in the snow. She was raised in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and attended University of Florida, receiving a bachelor's in Nutritional Sciences. She then attended University of South Florida for post-baccalaureate work in Health sciences. Afterwards, she attended Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale for medical school and worked as the NSU cadaver lab lead fellow and anatomy tutor for two years—she loves dissecting! She also worked for privatized Medicare, as a cake decorator, as a commissioned artist for home/office paintings, and as a makeup artist. She loves anything art! Dr Sheikh-Kapadia is interested in women's health, longitudinal care, outpatient procedures, and OMT.
