Meet our Residents
Methodist Family Medicine Residents
Physician-graduates of the Methodist Health System Family Medicine Residency Program often cite five factors for their successful transition to private practice:
- The diversity of a fast-growing patient population in the Dallas service area.
- Exceptional hands-on experience in a progressive community care clinic
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Broad-based inpatient care in a busy acute-care hospital without competition
from specialty residency programs
(Family Medicine is the only residency program at Methodist Charlton) - Support of a committed, knowledgeable faculty and staff in a progressive, evidence-based, research-focused family medicine program
- The opportunity to work among a diverse group of allopathic and osteopathic physicians, which mirrors real-world practice.
Below are the physicians currently completing their Family Medicine residency at Methodist Charlton in Dallas:
Class of 2026
Left to Right:
- Benjamin Son
- Krista Cook
- Jazmin Brito
- Chandana Tatineni
- Caroline Kelley
- Felipe Solares
Jazmin Brito
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Hobbies: pottery (specifically wheel throwing), watching horror movies and reality TV, and karaoke
Why Methodist Charlton? I first came to know Methodist as a scribe in the ER fresh out of college, and came back to audition as a 4th year medical student. The faculty, residents, and staff were all so welcoming and supportive during my time here that I knew this was the place I’d want to train for residency. The community is diverse and with the tracks in Integrative Medicine and Osteopathic Recognition, I found I could personalize my training to match my future career goals. I’m grateful I matched here, and excited to grow alongside my colleagues.
Career Goals: I aspire to have my own practice, where I can incorporate integrative medicine and OMT. I also have an interest in wellness and aesthetics, so I plan to explore the possibility of establishing a med spa in the future as well.
Krista Cook
Hometown: Hanover Park , IL
Hobbies: cooking, trying out new restaurants and blogging about them, traveling, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and watching romantic comedies.
Why Methodist Charlton? My interview confirmed this was the place for me! During the interview, I was so taken aback at how relaxed everyone made me feel – and also at how passionate the faculty and residents were about quality patient care. I wanted to be at a place that put patient care first – that doesn’t just talk about it but takes action through community and assistance programs. This program aligned with my values and aspirations, and I knew it would cultivate me into the physician I aspire to be.
Career Goals: I would like to start a multi-specialist medical group that provides care within low socioeconomic communities. I would also like to advocate for healthcare reforms by collaborating with local and federal government officials.
Caroline Kelley
Hometown: Walnut Ridge, AR
Hobbies: Enjoying family and friends, walking my dogs, listening to true crime podcasts, exercise, English literature
Why Methodist Charlton? I am not from Dallas and stumbled upon Methodist Charlton during my extensive residency program search. I was immediately drawn to the uniquely inclusive training in integrative medicine, sports medicine, osteopathy, and behavioral health. I understood in my interview and visit to Methodist Charlton that I not only had an incredible training opportunity, but that I would be entering a professional environment that places compassion for patients, and each other, at highest value.
Career Goals: My brother, a neuropsychology candidate, and I hope to open a collaborative wellness clinic honoring individual whole health. I have broad interests in preventative, holistic care that I hope to use to naturally bridge health care gaps. My favorite part of Family Medicine is educating and empowering patients to be advocates for their own health, and I know Methodist Charlton will provide and encourage the training necessary for me to achieve my goals.
Felipe Solares
Hometown: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Hobbies: Aviation, spending time with friends and family, travelling, reading
Why Methodist Charlton? The people at Methodist Charlton were some of the kindest I encountered during interview season, and that became even more apparent once residency started. The faculty and staff go above and beyond to make sure we are learning and doing well in our professional and personal lives. In addition, the amount of pathology we see provides great learning opportunities. For these reasons and more, Methodist Charlton is a great place to train and to become a well-rounded family doctor.
Career Goals: My goal is to become a well-rounded, full scope family doctor in a private practice.
Benjamin Son
Hometown: Grapevine, TX
Hobbies: Discovering restaurants, playing pickleball, going to the gym, binging TV shows, hanging with friends, and playing with my dog.
Why Methodist Charlton? After auditioning and interviewing at Methodist Charlton, it become clear that this was where I wanted to be. All of the residents and faculty were genuinely happy to be there and to offer their help. Residents got along with each other, and faculty emphasized providing the environment to be able to do so. Also, the intimacy of a hospital with just 18 total FM residents provides the perfect, unopposed learning environment to spend three years of residency training alongside wonderful, widely specialized faculty.
Career Goals: I would like to practice outpatient medicine and explore the business side of the field.
Chandana C. Tatineni
Hometown: Carrollton, TX
Hobbies: Listening to audiobooks, reading Webtoons, watching Netflix, board-game nights, fashion, exploring new food/restaurants, spending time with family and friends
Why Methodist Charlton? I knew this was the place for me after completing my Family Medicine core rotation here as a 3rd-year medical student and an audition rotation as a 4th-year medical student. This program has various tracks and numerous opportunities to help me tailor my education and training to reach my full potential. The attendings, residents, and staff are so kind and helpful; they always made me feel included, and it felt like the perfect, supportive environment for me to grow as a resident. I wanted to stay close to home, and I felt a strong connection with this community-based program in Dallas. I am beyond thankful to have been matched here to my #1 program.
Career Goals: My interests include addiction medicine, behavioral health, preventative care, women’s health, and outpatient procedures. I hope to work in an academic setting and maintain strong ties with the community.
Class of 2027
Left to Right:
- Joshua Moton
- Emily Henschel
- Kimberly Tran
- Makayla Bradbury
- Butool Mustafa
- Ryan Craig
Makayla Bradbury
Hometown: Spring, TX
Hobbies: trivia, watching reality TV, reading, cooking, spending time with family/friends
Why Methodist Charlton? I chose Methodist because of the warm and welcoming environment I experienced throughout the interview process. The residents and faculty made me feel safe and valued, making it clear this was a place where I would grow into a strong family physician. Despite not being originally from DFW, the support I've received from the faculty, my co-residents, and the support staff at Charlton has made me feel right at home.
Career Goals: My interests include preventative, integrative, community, and global medicine. I hope to work in the outpatient setting focusing on the care of the underserved after completing my residency.
Ryan Craig
Hometown: Wichita Falls, TX
Hobbies: cooking, lifting weights, reading, golf, walking outdoors
Why Methodist Charlton? Methodist Charlton really was the complete package for me. The residents, faculty, and clinical staff have created a culture that is supportive and conducive to learning. Charlton also offered opportunities for me to pursue OMT and integrative medicine, not only through didactics but also in the clinical setting. Additionally, we have the luxury of being the only residents in the hospital, granting us wide exposure to a fantastic patient population and allowing us to receive much of our education through one-on-one interactions with attending physicians.
Career Goals: Shift the focus in primary care from disease-centered conversations to those centered on building and growing health. Be able to offer multiple healing modalities, including OMT, to patients of all ages. Become an expert in metabolic health.
Emily Henschel
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Hobbies: traveling, playing with my dog, reading, trying new restaurants, watching Netflix, cooking, and spending time with friends and family
Why Methodist Charlton? During my interview, I really clicked with the residents and faculty, and I could tell that the people here were really happy. I loved that the program was unopposed, that the residents had great training with multiple different opportunities for different tracks within family medicine, and the residents also had time to have families and hobbies outside of work. Also, my husband and I are from Dallas, and we were hoping to move closer to family and friends. Methodist was my first choice and I could not be happier with my decision!
Career Goals: Outpatient medicine with lots of procedures, possibly in an academic setting.
Joshua Moton
Hometown: Mesquite, TX
Hobbies: Collecting new plants, playing pickleball, watching hockey, trying new restaurants, and traveling
Why Methodist Charlton? Throughout my 3rd year as a medical student, I consistently heard amazing things about Methodist Charlton and was fortunate enough to witness it firsthand during my 4th-year audition. What immediately stood out to me was how wonderful the people were. Having been born and raised in the metroplex, finding a program that gave back to its community all while fostering an inclusive culture among the faculty, residents, and staff, where everyone genuinely enjoys their work and each other's company was nothing short of ideal. The program’s diverse patient population, broad range of pathologies, and unopposed nature provides ample opportunities for active involvement, which is essential for a hands-on learner like myself. I was also drawn to the program due to the multiple tracks that are available to residents, where I can tailor my time here to align with my evolving interests and focus on my professional growth.
Career Goals: I would like to work in an outpatient setting in the DFW area and later take on an academic position where I can work with and teach medical students and residents.
Butool Mustafa
Hometown: Frisco, TX
Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with my friends and family, taking long walks, making and baking sweet treats, thrifting, always happy to explore a new café!
Why Methodist Charlton? There is something so special about Charlton and the people that come together to make it feel like home. As a fourth year, I was in awe of how kind and helpful everyone was. Even more so the physicians and residents were extremely smart and well trained. Being from the Dallas area I wanted to be close to home while also learning in a diverse & supportive environment. I feel so grateful to train here at Methodist!
Career Goals: The beauty of doing residency at a program like this, is that I have the opportunity to explore so many avenues that excite me! From integrative medicine, behavioral health, and exposure to various procedures I am eager to dip my feet into a little bit of everything and see where that takes me!
Kim Tran
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Hobbies: Weight training, running, soccer, rock climbing, flag football, pilates, spin – anything that keeps me active! Also enjoy reading on my Kim-dle, scenic strolls with a good podcast, and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.
Why Methodist Charlton? Methodist Charlton is a community-based program that works to address the needs of a largely underserved patient population of South Dallas. The faculty’s diverse medical expertise and passion for teaching affords a high caliber of training for residents tailored to individual interests. While highly impressive, I also found everyone I met to be incredibly kind, compassionate, and generous. The residents are highly invested in each other’s success and close-knit outside of their clinical responsibilities. I am beyond grateful to have matched here and join the Methodist Charlton family!
Career Goals: Primary care, sports medicine, outpatient procedures, hospital medicine
Class of 2028
Standing Left to Right:
- Treasure Diokpa
- Ruth Gainzar
- Hannah Wilks
- Quynh Tran
Seated Left to Right:
- Dana Ramirez
- Mingru Liu
Hannah Wilks
Hometown: Murphy, TX
Hobbies: Baking and cooking, playing/watching basketball, spending time with family/friends, board games, true crime
Why Methodist Charlton? I wanted to find a residency program that would provide great training, have a positive culture, and foster a supportive learning environment. As it turns out, Methodist Charlton checked each of those boxes. Everyone I met during my interview here was incredibly kind and came across as very genuine. I knew that coming here would give me the opportunity to become a well-rounded family physician that provides excellent care to my patients!
Career Goals: I want to practice outpatient medicine with a focus on preventative medicine and health promotion. Some of my interests include obesity, metabolic, lifestyle, and integrative medicine.
Dana Ramirez
Hometown: Southlake, TX
Hobbies: Spending time with family, rock climbing, crocheting, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, training for Spartan races
Why Methodist Charlton? Methodist Charlton truly felt like coming home. Returning to the DFW area to be close to my family was incredibly important to me, and this program checked off every box I was looking for in a residency. It offers a wide variety of opportunities that will allow me to grow into the best physician I can be, including strong training in integrative medicine and OMT—both of which are passions of mine. What stood out most, though, was the people. During my rotation here, I felt welcomed, valued, and at home. The faculty, staff, and residents were all so kind and genuinely supportive—not only with one another, but also with their patients. That sense of community and shared purpose made it clear that this was the right place for me.
Career Goals: My ultimate career goal is to open my own practice and wellness center—a place where patients can have most of their healthcare needs met in one place. I envision this center as a collaborative space that offers holistic and integrative care, bringing together a team of healthcare providers who work toward the shared goal of optimizing wellness for each patient. A key part of my mission is to also find ways to offer this level of care to underserved populations who might lack access to integrative and functional medicine. In addition to clinical work, I am passionate about teaching and look forward to being involved in the education and mentorship of future physicians, helping shape the next generation of compassionate, well-rounded doctors.
Mingru Liu
Hometown: Richardson, TX
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, watching Asian dramas on YouTube, working out including trying new Chloe Ting challenges, and traveling
Why Methodist Charlton? I really enjoyed my interview with Methodist Charlton and loved speaking with all the residents and faculty members as everyone was so warm and welcoming. I love the close-knit, supportive culture, and it was clear that people truly care about each other’s success. I was also looking for an unopposed program with strong trainings and emphasis on procedures. Also, my husband and I are both from Dallas, so we’re excited about the chance to move back and be closer to family.
Career Goals: Outpatient family medicine clinic in DFW area, possibly academic setting, possibly involvement in women's health clinic
Quynh Tran
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam & Keller, TX
Hobbies: Traveling, Pilates, exploring new restaurants in DFW, cooking, and spending time with my family, husband, and our Pomeranian.
Why Methodist Charlton? As a local DFW medical student, I spent 2 months of my 3rd year family medicine rotation at the program and loved it so much I came back to audition for 4th year. The patient population is very diverse, creating such great learning opportunities. The faculty and residents are all eager to teach and facilitate a very safe learning environment. With so many available tracks, I knew I could tailor my residency experience to align with my future goals. Methodist Charlton has been my #1 choice ever since 3rd year, and I am so grateful to be back!
Career Goals: I hope to practice mainly outpatient medicine somewhere in the DFW area. As an immigrant myself, I am interested in working with the Vietnamese population and possibly adding aspects of global health.
Treasure Diokpa
Hometown: Huntsville, TX
Hobbies: Staying active through spin, pilates, dancing, and weight training; enjoying outdoor activities like sand volleyball and picnicking; appreciating the arts through reading, music, museums, and films; traveling and spending quality time with friends and family.
Why Methodist Charlton? During medical school, I heard wonderful things about Methodist Charlton. After attending a virtual info session, I was impressed by the well-established, high-quality, community-based, unopposed program. It is a residency that serves a diverse patient population in the largely underserved South Dallas area and is supported by an equally inclusive and dedicated workforce. My residency interview confirmed Methodist Charlton was the right fit for me. Everyone I met was kind, genuinely happy, and deeply invested in teaching and patient care. There was a clear alignment in our mission and values, and the program’s actions reflect its commitment to both patient and team wellbeing. I knew I would find a strong, supportive community here, along with the flexibility to explore a wide range of career interests. I’m truly grateful to be part of the Methodist Charlton family!
Career Goals: I am dedicated to advancing health equity through family medicine, with interests in patient advocacy, public health, behavioral health, holistic care, and medical education. I aim to apply my training across diverse practice settings, delivering comprehensive care in areas where my interests lead.
Ruth Gainzar
Hometown: Bonham, TX
Hobbies: Painting, shopping, sports games, pickle ball, trail running, traveling, crafting, exploring new restaurants, watching reality tv, and spending time with family and friends.
Why Methodist Charlton? While Texas offers a wide array of programs, Methodist Charlton immediately stood out to me for its deep-rooted commitment to community service, its collaborative and compassionate culture, and the broad scope of clinical experiences available. As an MD with a strong appreciation for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), I was especially drawn to the program’s integration of OMT across both outpatient and inpatient settings—offering a truly comprehensive learning environment. Additionally, the program’s global health initiatives, particularly its faculty and residents engaged in care for underserved populations in southern Latin America, strongly aligned with my long-term goal to serve these communities. During my rotation at Methodist Charlton, I felt genuinely welcomed and encouraged from faculty and residents which created an atmosphere where I knew I could thrive and grow rapidly as a learner and future physician.
Career Goals: I look forward to a practice that allows me to implement integrative medicine foundations, point-of-care ultrasound, gynecological procedures, and global health. In addition I also look forward to working with academic centers to continue mentoring and nurturing the next generation of physicians as so many have mentored me.