St. Louis Family Medicine Residents

Jonathan Charlu, M.D. 

Saint Louis University School of Medicine 

Jonathan is from San Jose, California.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of California-Santa Barbara, and a Master of Science in Physiology at Georgetown University. Jonathan received his Doctor of Medicine from Saint Louis University School of Medicine.  His hobbies include cooking, basketball, and hiking. 

Taylor Flowerday, M.D. 

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 

Taylor is from Kansas City, Missouri.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Taylor received her Doctor of Medicine from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Outside of medicine, Taylor enjoys DIY home renovations, party planning, babysitting, crafting, dogs and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Dakarai Moton, D.O. 

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Dakarai grew up in Reserve, Louisiana, Baytown, Texas, and Memphis.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at Dillard University, and a Master of Biomedical Sciences at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dakarai received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a Master of Business Administration from Jackson State University. Outside of medicine, Dakarai’s interests include running trails, playing tennis, non-fiction reads, abstract art, coffee and tea beverages, yoga, classical opera, foreign languages/culture and traveling the world. 

Adaoma Ngari, M.D. 

Meharry Medical College 

Adaoma is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge. Adaoma received her Doctor of Medicine from Meharry Medical College.  She enjoys Medical Mentions (social media platform for sharing medical information), plant care, Bible-studying, journaling, painting, taking walks and exploring nature trails, watching TV series, watching self-improvement YouTube videos and podcasts, and spending time with friends and family.

Matthew Schneider, D.O. 

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Matthew grew up in St. Louis.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Matthew received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of medicine, Matthew enjoys playing soccer, pickleball, softball, basketball, board games, casino games, card games, video games and reading fantasy fiction novels.

Jiti Manoja Uppugunduri, D.O. 

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Manoja grew up in St. Louis and Chicago. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Investigative and Medical Sciences at Saint Louis University.  Manoja received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She speaks a limited amount of Creole and is advanced in speaking Telugu. Her hobbies include watching true crime shows and documentaries, photography, and freestyle poetry and narrative writing.

Kemdi Egekeze, M.D.

Undergraduate: Saint Louis University, B.S. in Investigative Medical Sciences
Medical School:  Meharry Medical College

Kemdi grew up in Houston and Lake in the Hills, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Medical Sciences in Investigative Medical Sciences at Saint Louis University and a Master of Health Science in Medicine at Meharry Medical College.  Kemdi received his Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College. His hobbies include playing basketball, writing poetry, playing the guitar, studying/discussing the Bible, going to parks and bodies of water to experience nature, performing sketch comedy skits on social media, being an avid moviegoer, video games and family time.

Chyleigh Harmon, M.D.

Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S. in Chemistry
Medical School: Saint Louis University

Chyleigh is from Syracuse, New York. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and received her Doctorate of Medicine from Saint Louis University. She participated in the SLU Summer Research Fellowship for Medical Students in 2017. Outside of medicine, Chyleigh enjoys spending time with her nieces, cats and dogs, being a doula and birth worker, hula hooping, knitting and cross-stitching, digital photography, alpine skiing, and musical theater.

Meghan Hernandez, D.O.

Undergraduate: MacMurray College, B.S. in biology and chemistry
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Meghan grew up in St. Louis. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at MacMurray College and received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of medicine, Meghan's interests include basketball, football, reading books by various authors, traveling, dogs, family, baking, running and hiking.

Sravya Motheramgari, D.O.

Undergraduate: University of Michigan, B.S. in biopsychology, cognition and neuroscience
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Sravya is from Canton, Michigan.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Basic Medical Sciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Sravya enjoys watching true crime media, boxing, cooking new vegetarian meals and bothering her cat.

Victoria Phillips, M.D.

Undergraduate: Xavier University of Louisiana, B.S. in chemistry (with Honors)
Medical School: Saint Louis University 

Victoria grew up in Memphis. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (with honors) at Xavier University and received her Doctorate of Medicine from Saint Louis University. Victoria received several scholarships/awards, including the AAFP Family Leads Scholarship and the Mound City Physicians Foundation Scholarship. She was a study abroad scholar at Xavier University of Louisiana's Confucius Institute. Outside of medicine, Victoria enjoys graphic-design work for her T-shirt company, traveling with her cat, Milo, watching Spike Lee films and eating local cuisines.

Kerri Raleigh, M.D.

Undergraduate: Drury University, B.A. in biology and chemistry
Medical School: Saint Louis University

Kerri is from Springfield, Missouri. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry at Drury University and received her Doctorate of Medicine from Saint Louis University. She speaks a fair amount of Spanish and Formosan and native Chinese. Kerri is a pianist with classical training, with a preference for Romantic-era composers. She is also a violist and participated in a community orchestra throughout college. She enjoys swimming for exercise reading biographies, has traveled to 20 countries and loves experiencing new places and cultures.

Ryan Allen, M.D.

Ryan grew up in Las Vegas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Nevada and a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Nevada, Reno. In addition to medicine, Ryan is passionate about teaching and wellness and was a board member for the Nevada Physician Wellness Coalition. Outside of medicine, Ryan enjoys most outdoor activities, such as hiking, snowboarding, and fishing. He also enjoys working with his hands while cooking, building Legos, and being a terrible pottery maker/painter.

Jessica T. Auld, M.D.

Jessica is originally from Los Angeles. She earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Investigative and Medical Sciences from Saint Louis University. Subsequently, She received her Doctorate in Medicine from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She is passionate about quality improvement within health care and has earned the Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety through the IHI. She also enjoys teaching in both medical and community settings. Outside of medicine, Jessica enjoys discovering new local restaurants and hiking trails, planning road trips, and getting together with friends and family for game nights.

Anthony Hang, D.O.

Anthony grew up in Chicago to a family of refugees who were forced to escape the Vietnam War by boat. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois – Chicago. Anthony received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Lincoln Memorial University – Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of medicine, Anthony enjoys basketball, playing piano, arranging orchestral pieces, as well as cooking for others.

Kenneth "Alston" Lee, D.O.

Alston is from Caruthersville, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology-Biomedical Sciences at Southeast Missouri State University. He received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he was a regional representative for the student government. In his leisure time, Alston enjoys barbecuing, cooking with his wife, sports and spending time with his family.

Dymon Morgan, M.D.

Dymon is from Smyrna, Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Spelman College and her Doctorate of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine in Georgia. She is passionate about service and being involved in the community. Before starting medical school, Dymon joined the Teach for America program, where she taught 11th-graders in Houston. After that experience, she moved to Korea and taught English. Dymon enjoys CrossFit, traveling, hiking, and trying new restaurants in her leisure time.

Carmen Purvis, M.D.

Carmen grew up in Texas in a multigenerational household. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Prairie View A&M University. Carmen received her Doctorate of Medicine with a Scholarly Concentration in Medical Humanities from the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas in Houston. Outside of medicine, Carmen’s interests include reading, crocheting, baking, attending theater performances and going to the symphony. She developed an appreciation of orchestral music while learning to play the French horn.