Family Medicine Residents
Meet our remarkable family medicine residents.
Meet the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Family Medicine Residents. Click on a resident name below to view their biography.
Jack Foley, MD
I’m originally from the Midwest, where friendly faces abound. Since moving to the North Carolina coast, I quickly learned of the welcoming nature here - warm weather and warm hearts. I seek to meet patients where they currently are at and enjoy using shared-decision making. My hobbies include exercise (it truly is one of the best medicines), indulging on a quality steak, and being with my family.
Education: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Shemika Martin, MD
Hey! My name is Shemika Martin. I am currently from Aberdeen, Maryland. I grew up in a military family and have been fortunate enough to grow up mainly in Bamberg, Germany. I attended undergrad at Towson University in Maryland where I received my BS in Cell and Molecular Biology. I then attended medical school in Dominica before completing my clinical rotations in New York City.
I chose Family Medicine because I wanted to be able to treat patients of all ages and build a professional relationship with all my patients. My interests in medicine include preventative medicine, women’s health, and global health. I look forward to working in this amazing area and proud to call it my new home.
Outside of medicine, I have a variety of hobbies. I enjoy cooking, reading fiction novels, learning new musical instruments, and traveling to new places.
Education: Ross University School of Medicine
Karishma Mehta, MD
Hi! My name is Karishma Mehta. I am originally from Virginia and received my undergraduate degrees from the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University.
After my undergraduate career, I finally decided to leave Virginia for the first time, and I’ve been traveling ever since. I did my first year of medical school in Newcastle, England at Northumbria University. Having the opportunity to travel around Europe during our down time was life changing. I then ventured down to the beautiful beaches of Grenada for my second year of medical school with St. George’s University.
I completed my clinicals in NYC, finally fulfilling my lifelong dream of living in the city. After literally traveling around the world for medical school, I felt like I naturally gravitated towards the small town, familial feel of Coastal Family Medicine. And having the beach close by was definitely a plus. I’m looking forward to exploring Wilmington for the next three years and becoming a caring, well-rounded physician!
Education: St George University School of Medicine
Jonathan Melo, DO
Hi! My name is Jon Melo, and I had the privilege of living in multiple States, and another country, while growing up in a multicultural home. I consider the Dominican Republic to have been home for most of my formative years and am very thankful to have had the opportunity to spend much of my childhood and teenage years in another culture. I attended UNC Greensboro for my undergraduate degree and met my amazing wife, Kacie, while there. After college, I worked for a church for two years as a Campus Pastor/Community Outreach Pastor, and then moved to Lynchburg, Virginia to attend medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our son was born at the beginning of my 3rd year of medical school, and we have a daughter on the way! We love traveling, beach days, anything Disney, good coffee, and collecting coffee mugs from everywhere we travel.
For years we have dreamed of moving to the Wilmington area and are so excited to now live near the beach! Virtual residency interviews amidst the COVID Pandemic posed some interesting challenges to choosing a program, but once I interviewed with Coastal Family Medicine, I knew this was the place for me! The culture here is encouraging, supportive, collaborative, and truly feels like family! I am so excited to train with the awesome residents, faculty, and staff of Coastal Family Medicine!
Education: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Austin Sherman, MD
Welcome to Coastal Family Medicine! My name is Austin Sherman, born and raised in Columbus Ohio (Go Bucks!). I am the youngest of 6 in my family (and the tallest at 6’5”). I spent 4 wonderful years at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio getting my undergraduate degree in biology, a minor in Spanish and spent many hours on the basketball courts winning intramural championships. Shortly after graduating, I took my talents down to Grenada and Saint George’s University in pursuit of my medical degree and more rings! I was successful in completing both of my missions! If you couldn’t already tell, basketball is my favorite sport. I also enjoy cinema, art, videogames, anime, working out, being outdoors, going to the beach and just about anything that has to do with food!
During my time in medical school, I felt I was unable to pinpoint exactly where in medicine I fit the best. I saw myself enjoying every aspect that medicine had to offer. I knew I wanted to continue to learn about all parts of medicine and look for guidance during that process. Being one of the first classes to have all virtual interviews for residency programs made this process even harder. That is, until I got on the zoom call with the staff at NHRMC. Immediately, I knew that there was a connection. From the conversations with the staff members and residents, it was evident there was a strong family dynamic, in a community that focuses on health and wellbeing for all its residents. Plus, we are a short drive away from one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast! It has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of such a great organization! I know I am in the right place and will have the tools and guidance to become a great physician.
Education: St George University School of Medicine
Carol Zeltzer, MD
Hello, my name is Carol Zeltzer. I was born and raised in the Sonora desert of Tucson, AZ, where the peppers are hot and the summers are hotter. I received a BS from the University of Arizona in Family Studies and Human Development. After graduating, I started my career in children’s behavioral health, working with a variety of children from disadvantaged backgrounds, including the foster care system. This was also where I met my wonderful husband, Sebastian. After a year of behavioral health we set off for adventure in Osaka, Japan, teaching English and gobbling up sushi by the ton. A tsunami later, my husband and I returned to the US to pursue our doctorates. We have three beautiful children, who keep us well-practiced in swashbuckling and ninja training. In between all of that, I really love scrapbooking, coaching gymnastics, and, if I ever find the time, I’d love to learn piano.
After decades in the dry desert, Wilmington was exactly what the doctor ordered! New Hanover’s focus on family and community resonated with me, and I wanted nothing more than to further that mission. Now that I’m here, I look forward to partnering with them to foster the wellness of the community and put a little Arizona spice into the program ;)
Education: University of Arizona College of Medicine
John Bissett, DO
Hello! My name is John Bissett and I am excited to be part of the Coastal Family Medicine team. I was born and raised in Wilmington, NC and I am glad to be back home. I attended UNCW for undergraduate training and then graduated from Nova Southeastern University medical school in 2016.
As a recipient of the Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship, I was called up to active duty after finishing medical school. Upon completing my Internal Medicine internship at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia I served as a Naval medical officer (GMO) until 2021.
Having practiced in many roles and lived all over the map, I could not be happier to start my new journey in Novant New Hanover’s family medicine residency. I am honored and humbled to treat patients here in my hometown and know that I am among like-minded, passionate leaders at Coastal Family Medicine.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy fishing, reading, movies, and hanging out with my family.
Education: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Alston Enz, DO
Hello! My name is Alston Enz. I am originally from Burlington, NC but have spent most summers of my life visiting Wilmington and its surrounding beaches. I attended undergrad at Liberty University where I met my wife Sally. We just had our firstborn son Quin and he brings so much joy to our lives!
Outside of work I enjoy going to the beach, traveling, trying new foods, movies, and kayaking and I’m excited to learn to surf while here in Wilmington.
I feel so thankful to be a part of Novant Health Family Medicine because of the sense of family and community within the practice. This residency program is a full-scope family medicine and places emphasis on evidence-based medicine, equity in medicine, and a holistic approach to care.
My personal conviction is to serve and help others in need. I know that my time with Novant Health Family Medicine will better equip me to do just that!
Education:
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Carolinas Campus
Jonathan Hendrzak, DO
Hello! My name is Jonathan Hendrzak, and I was born in Sykesville, Maryland and raised in Orlando, Florida. I decided to move to the Midwest, attending college at Creighton University (Roll Jays!) in Omaha, Nebraska, completing 4 years of undergrad in Biology, followed by a master’s degree in Clinical Anatomy.
I made the short drive to Kansas City for medical school and am now ready to call Wilmington my home! When not at the hospital or clinic, you can find me watching all sports, playing lacrosse, or at one of the amazing beaches here.
I’m happy and thankful to be a member of NHRMC! Beginning with my interview day, I obtained the passion from the faculty and the other residents for the community and the program. I have always wanted to be a family medicine physician because I like building lifelong doctor-patient relationships and being able to practice full scope. I am excited to be your physician at the hospital and the clinic.
Education: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tina Langley, DO
I grew up predominantly in Wichita, KS for most of my youth and migrated during college to St. Louis, MO to be with my family. I went to Kansas State for undergraduate and met my now husband, Tony. Right after graduating college, I began medical school in Joplin, MO, where I have lived for the past four years. When I have free time, I enjoy baking, hiking, and going to the beach.
Education:
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Andrea Singleton, DO
Hi! My name is Andrea Singleton and I am originally from NJ but grew up in Greensboro, NC. I attended undergrad at South Carolina State University and then went on to get a Master's degree from Wake Forest University. After graduate school I worked as a Microbiologist and Chemist before beginning medical school.
I attended NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in Jonesboro, AR. Becoming a physician has also been one of my childhood dreams and have been enjoying this journey thus far.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, collecting plants, and painting. I look forward to exploring Wilmington and spending time at all of the beaches!
Education:
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sophia Theodos, MD, MPH
Hello! My name is Sophia Theodos. I am mostly from the Atlanta area but have moved around a lot throughout life. I went to an all-woman’s college, Wesleyan, for undergrad, where I earned a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies before going to UAB for my MPH. I then worked abroad in Eswatini and Thailand and in Birmingham, AL, focusing on healthcare initiatives specific to HIV-positive populations.
After working for a while, I decided to go back to school and earn my MD to continue to address the health care disparities of vulnerable groups. What I love most about our family medicine program is that this is truly a home for advocacy.
Our program is focused on bettering the lives of all people from a medical standpoint, but also all the factors we know impact health: education, food security, transportation, etc. This is something central to our education here at NHRMC, and something I came to our program specifically looking for.
My interests include women's health, reproductive health care advocacy and justice, global health, gender-affirming care, and preventative health. Outside of medicine, I have a mini goldendoodle named Summer. We love hiking, spending time on the beach, trying all the outdoor activities and amazing food NC has to offer.
Education:
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Sydni Barras, MD
Hey y’all! My name is Sydni Barras, and I am from rural south Louisiana. I grew up raising rabbits and chickens and taking in stray dogs and cats. I always thought I would be a vet but changed my mind and decided I liked my patients being able to talk to me!
My husband and I met in high school and went on to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for undergrad where I majored in biochemistry with a minor in psychology. I stayed close to home for medical school graduating from LSU-New Orleans. This is my first time living out of state and above sea level, but we have loved Wilmington so far.
I’m looking forward to being able to follow my patients through all stages of life from delivering babies to taking care of patients in the nursing home and everyone in between!
Education: Louisiana State University School of Medicine- New Orleans
Alexandra Goetjen, MD, PhD
Hello, all. My name is Allie Goetjen and I was born and raised in New Milford, CT by a fiercely strong single mother who ignited a love for education in me and my two younger sisters. I am a quadruple UConn Husky, having concurrently completed a BS/MS in Cell Biology in 2013 and almost 10 years to the date later, an MD and PhD. My PhD studies focused on genetic and epigenetic factors that may predispose individuals to developing alcohol use disorder, which led me to complete a certificate from the UConn School of Public Health in 2021 in addiction science.
This research prompts my future goals of completing an addiction medicine fellowship and focusing on prevention and treatment of substance use disorders in the patient population I eventually become involved in.
My MD/PhD was funded in part by an F30 predoctoral fellowship from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and I was graciously given national and international opportunities to share my work at conferences and in a TEDx talk.
Education: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Jessica Goldstein, DO
Hi! I'm so happy to be at CFM! My name is Jess Goldstein and I'm from Pittsburgh, PA. I've always been extremely active and did gymnastics for 14 years as a kid. After one too many concussions, I transitioned to rowing in high school and then further got recruited to row D1 at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
When I was struggling with mental health during my rowing career, I found a love for the peace and strength I felt when I did yoga. So, after college, I went to Costa Rica for 3 weeks and became a 200-hour registered yoga teacher. Once I was able to exercise on my own terms after college, I fell in love with lifting and running and pretty much any way I can move my body. Needless to say, I can't sit still! Being surrounded by athletics my whole life, cultivating a healthy lifestyle including exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness, was so crucial to my physical and mental health throughout all of my schooling.
Along with teaching yoga classes for my classmates, I found myself fascinated with nutrition and how to use food as medicine. So, while in medical school, I ended up getting my master’s in nutrition to learn more about how to direct my patients on healthier food choices, cooking techniques, and certain diets to help with chronic diseases.
Along with nutrition, I fell in love with osteopathic manipulative medicine and healing patients with my hands before I could write a prescription! I am so interested in so many aspects of medicine, which is why family medicine made the most sense to pursue. I crave the variety in patients and diseases that only family medicine could provide. I'm so passionate about healing patients using modalities such as OMT, nutrition, and mind-body medicine.
I am so excited to be here at NHRMC in beautiful Wilmington to learn and absorb as much as I can in order to care for, heal, and connect with all of my patients!
Education: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Megan Maar, DO
My name is Megan Maar and I am so excited to be here at Novant Health Family Medicine- Wilmington. I am originally from Valparaiso, Indiana but have been fortunate enough to have lived in many places across the country.
I obtained my undergraduate degree at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania and from there I lived in Atlanta, Georgia for a couple of years before making my way to both St. George and Salt Lake City, Utah for medical school at Rocky Vista University. I have always loved living in the southeast and I am excited to call Wilmington my home for these next three years at the very least.
Outside of the clinic, you can usually find me reading a book on my porch, hiking with my Blue Heeler and spouse, or cooking or baking something new to try (rarely do I repeat recipes.)
I am very much looking forward to exploring North Carolina and cultivating my passions in family medicine, women's health, and osteopathic therapy during my time here.
Education: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Austin Morgan, MD
Hello! My name is Austin Morgan and I am excited and grateful to be part of the NHRMC Family Medicine team. I am originally from Jacksonville, Oregon, which is a small town in Southern Oregon, not to be confused with the various other Jacksonville. I attended the College of William and Mary where I majored in music, and met my amazing wife, Lindsey.
Over the years I have played a number of instruments including Viola, Trombone, Piano, Organ, and voice. After college, I spent two years at Duke University earning a master’s in global health. I am passionate about global health and have done global health work in Tanzania and Uganda. After earning my master’s, I attended medical school at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Within medicine, my interests are broad (which is part of the reason I was drawn to Family Medicine).
Some of my interests include studying health disparities and working towards health equity, improving population health through public health interventions, health policy, and addressing the social determinants of health, addiction medicine, and global health.
Outside of medicine, I love spending time outdoors, running, hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and skiing. I also love gardening. My wife and I have a Brittany Spaniel named Opal who has a lot of energy and loves adventures.
I am looking forward to serving my patients during residency and beyond and feel honored to be able to take care of patients from across the lifespan!
Education: Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
Sierra Smith, MD
Hello! My name is Sierra Smith and I am originally from Alexandria, Virginia! I attended undergrad at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Go Deacs! At Wake Forest, I received a BA in philosophy, focusing on ethics. In addition, I received minors in chemistry and music. Next, I attended medical school in the breathtaking islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and completed my clinical rotations in Georgia.
Throughout medical school, I often explored topics of public health including healthcare disparities, health literacy, and patient education. I quickly developed a passion for holistic and preventative medicine. I am grateful and thrilled to be back in North Carolina and train at an excellent program.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, cooking, fitness, gardening, exploring the vast Wilmington culinary scene and walking on the beach!
Education: Trinity School of Medicine