Residency Program
Current Residents
Class of 2024 – PGY-5
Spencer Albertson, MD
Spencer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned his medical degree at the University of California at Irvine. In his spare time he enjoys cross fit, muay thai, and watching sports. Spencer has always been interested in orthopaedic trauma, however enjoys the diverse training at USF where he can explore all facets of orthopaedics.
Fellowship: Trauma, Case Western
Brandon Cabarcas, MD
Brandon was born and raised in Miami, FL. He completed his undergraduate studies in Kinesiology at the Pennsylvania State University, and earned his medical degree from the Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine at Bayamón, Puerto Rico. During medical school, he completed a one-year Research Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys the beach, playing soccer, traveling, and paddle boarding.
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Paul J. Hannon, MD
PJ was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. In his free time he likes spending time with family and friends, figuring out how to be a new homeowner with his fiance, bass fishing, listening to rock and roll, working out, and last but not least, spending entire Saturdays on the couch watching football, most importantly the FSU Seminoles.
Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity, Cleveland Clinic
Lazaro Mesa, MD
Laz was born and raised in Miami, FL. He attended Florida International University were he earned his degree in biological sciences. He went on to earn his MD at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He has long been interested in entrepreneurship and the interface between technology and orthopaedics. Laz grew up around motorsports and continues to enjoy working on cars as well as following Formula 1 and other forms of motorsport. In addition, he enjoys cooking, fishing, kayaking and all the other outdoor activities Florida has to offer year-round.
Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity, Indiana Hand to Shoulder
Class of 2025 – PGY-4
Reed Andrews, MD
Reed was born and raised in Morgantown, WV. He attended West Virginia University where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. He went on to earn his MD at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Some of Reed’s favorite activities include white water rafting, Esports, mountain biking, snowboarding, traveling, carpentry and having a good time with friends and family.
Meghan McCaskey, MD
Meghan McCaskey was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She received her BS degree in Biochemistry with Distinction in Chemistry from Hamline University, where she was a competitive gymnast. She completed her MD with Distinction in Research at the University of Texas Medical Branch. In her spare time she enjoys going to the beach, running, exercising, paddle boarding, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Levonti Ohanisian, MD
Levonti was born in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Pepperdine University where he earned his degree in sports medicine. He went on to earn his MD at Florida Atlantic University. Levonti grew up playing and watching basketball, football and tennis. He enjoys Raiders football, paddle boarding, and warm weather. He enjoys Raiders football and might play pickleball all day if allowed.
Jack Wilson, MD
Jack grew up in south Alabama in Spanish Fort outside of Mobile. He graduated from the University of Alabama and then attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Outside of the hospital, Jack is an avid Salt Water fisherman. He also enjoys traveling, exercise and reading. Roll Tide.
Class of 2026 – PGY-3
Monic Amin
Monic was born in New Jersey, but raised in the suburbs of Tampa. She has training in brazilian jiu jitsu, krav maga, tae kwon do, and karate. She went to undergrad and medical school at USF. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, watching rocket launches, photography, spending time with friends and family, and food.
Joseph Michalski
Joseph was born and raised on Long Island in Commack, New York. He completed a BS in Chemistry and Math from Fordham University. He completed an MS in Nutrition from Columbia University. He also completed an MPH in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University. He worked at Pfizer for 2 years in Medical Affairs during his graduate education. He completed his MD at Rush University. Outside of medicine, Joseph enjoys lifting weights, traveling, visiting amusement parks, following UFC, following the stock market, and spending time with his wife (Gabriela) and two dachshunds (Oliver and Rocco).
Raahil Patel
Raahil was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area. He received both his bachelors degree and medical degree at the University of South Florida through a 7-year accelerated BS/MD program. During his time in medical school, he completed a one-year Research Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Raahil is an avid golfer. He also enjoys traveling, weightlifting, and spending time with his friends and family.
Christian Schmidt
Christian was born in Baltimore, MD where his father was completing his general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins. He moved in 1st grade and grew up most of his life in Zionsville, Indiana. He attended Connecticut College where he played 2 years of Division III soccer and then transferred to Indiana University where he completed his BS in Biology and a Minor in Philosophy with Highest Distinction. He was inspired by his father, a general surgeon, and his grandfather, a cardiologist, to pursue a career in medicine, and completed his MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. His hobbies and interests include playing soccer, golfing, skiing, grilling, bourbon, watching his Hoosiers, and spending time with his wife Sarah and daughter Gwen.
I love the exposure that USF/FOI gives me to both private and academic practice models, the research opportunities with the FORE biomechanics lab, and the excellent subspecialty exposure. The greatest part about USF though is the people that will surround me. USF has some of the most well respected leaders in the field of orthopaedics, and I am extremely excited to be mentored by them. I am equally excited about working side by side with all of my amazing co-residents.
Class of 2027 – PGY-2
Connor Diaz
Michael Kucharik
Meghan Mesada
Andrew Moore
Class of 2028 – PGY-1
Dan Bailey
Dan was born and raised in Towson, Maryland. He received his BS degree in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical from the University of Central Florida. He went on to earn his MD at the University of South Florida. Outside of the hospital, Dan enjoys UCF football, lifting, running, golfing, spending time at the beach and hanging out with his girlfriend, friends and family.