Meet Our

Class of 2025

CHIEF RESIDENT

Connor Hernon, DO 

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and studied Biology and Chemistry at Xavier University during my undergraduate education. I completed my medical degree at Marian University, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Medical Interests: Outpatient family medicine, emergency medicine, and critical care.  

Outside of medicine, I enjoy Brazilian jiu jitsu, weightlifting, woodworking, home improvement, shooting sports, and spending time with my wife and German Shepherd Dog. 

Fun Facts about Dr. Hernon: I medaled in jiu jitsu tournaments at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2022 and 2024. 

CHIEF RESIDENT

Frank Rich, MD 

I grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, and studied Biology and Neuroscience at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. I completed my medical studies at American University of Antigua College of Medicine.  

Medical Interests: Women’s health and preventative medicine.  

I enjoy golfing, watching movies, basketball, pickleball, and climbing. I also scuba dive and like to travel; having been to Italy, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Belgium and throughout the Caribbean.  

Fun Facts about Dr. Rich: I am an excellent cook and a food connoisseur. 

Michaela Casperd, DO 

I grew up in Brewster, Ohio, and earned degrees in Biology and Spanish for Health Care, from Walsh University. I completed my medical studies at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, in New Mexico.  

Medical Interests: I have advanced training in Wilderness medicine and Military medicine.  

I will be joining the Army full-time after residency and hope to be stationed someplace exciting. In my free time, you will find me spending time with my husband and walking our 3 dogs, that we adore. I also enjoy hiking, orange theory, crocheting, and anything that involves being outside. 

Fun Facts about Dr. Casperd: I sang for the Pope with my collegiate choir. I have moved six times in the last six years. My favorite superhero is Captain Marvel. 

Joshua Matzke, MD 

I grew up in El Paso, Illinois, and did my undergraduate studies at Eureka College, where I earned degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Economics. I completed my medical studies at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  

Specialized Track: Street Medicine 

Medical Interests: Substance use disorders and social determinants of health. 

Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling with my wife, beating Dr. Rich in golf, exploring new breweries and coffee shops, and watching Illini basketball and Steelers football.  

Fun Facts about Dr. Matzke: I have a twin (fraternal), I beat Clint Handa in basketball once, I have the life goals of playing a round of golf in all 50 states and traveling to every continent.  

Rabia Hadi, DO 

I grew up in Windsor, Ontario, and attended the University of Windsor, where I earned my undergraduate degree in Biological Science. I completed my medical studies at Kansas City University, in Missouri.  

Medical Interests: Full spectrum primary care with special interests in pediatrics and women’s health, diabetes management, outpatient procedures and general urgent care cases.  

In my free time, I enjoy watching Netflix shows and movies; spending time with family and friends, sleeping, henna art, cooking and sometimes being forced to go bike riding by my husband. 

Fun Facts about Dr. Hadi: I went scuba diving in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea without knowing how to swim! I have done henna art on multiple brides; one time, it took 8 hours.  

Coleton Towles, MD 

I grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, and studied Biochemistry at Miami University during my undergraduate education. I completed my medical studies at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.  

Medical Interests: Preventative medicine, sports medicine, and outpatient medicine.  

In my free time, I enjoy staying active playing soccer, basketball, disc golf, and running. I also enjoy watching my favorite sports teams and outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. My wife and I enjoy taking our 2 dogs on walks and trying new restaurants! 

Fun Facts about Dr. Towles: It is my goal to visit all 63 of the US national parks, having been to 7 thus far. 

Brittany Kuss, DO 

I grew up in Dublin, Ohio, and studied Business Administration at Otterbein College, right here in Westerville, before completing my medical studies at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.  

Medical Interests: Preventive health, lifestyle medicine, biosocial medicine, and community health.  

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, and trying new restaurants and recipes.  

Fun Facts about Dr. Kuss: I’m a proud first-generation college graduate. I married my high school sweetheart, and we have two children, starting medical school with a 4-month-old! I am homegrown and completed K-12, college, postgraduate studies, medical school, and residency all in the Columbus area.