Capt. Shalease Adams, D.O.
Obstetrics, Gynecology
Capt. Shalease Adams, D.O. earned a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science and a minor in neuroscience from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. She earned a doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University Nevada in Henderson, Nevada in 2017. In 2020, Dr. Adams completed family medicine residency at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada where she was a chief resident. Dr. Adams then went to Denver, Colorado where she trained in advanced obstetrics at St. Joseph Hospital and was a junior faculty at Sr. Joanna Bruner Family Medicine Residency program. Dr. Adams has been a core faculty member and FMOB at Scott Air Force Base and Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency program since 2021. She is an assistant professor of Family Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. Her academic interests include women and infant health, healthcare advocacy, laboratory medicine, and surgical procedures.
Benjamin Beggs, M.D. (Class of 2020)
Cardiology, Community & Industrial Medicine, Medicine/Surgical Selectives
Benjamin Carl Beggs, M.D., is an attending physician and faculty member at the Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency (SLU FMR). Dr. Beggs graduated summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University, with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Chemistry. He completed medical school at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at SLU FMR. Dr. Beggs hopes to continually learn and grow with patients, find ways to strengthen the patient-physician relationship, and cultivate residency education at SLU FMR. When not at the residency, he enjoys outdoor cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Capt. Katie Coble, M.D.
Gynecology, Nursery, Obstetrics
Noah Cooperstein, M.D. (Class of 2019)
Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, PGY3 Support Group
The Faculty for Equity and Diversity ("The FED")
Noah Cooperstein, M.D., is a full-time faculty member at Saint Louis University Southwest Illinois Family Medicine Residency. In his previous lives, he has worked as a bike shop mechanic, a ski instructor, an English teacher, a bartender, and a paramedic. His interests in medicine include the clinical reasoning process, the social determinants of health and cross-cultural care, inpatient medicine, and issues related to men’s health. He is also a practitioner of medical acupuncture. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He currently lives in Fairview Heights, Illinois, with his wife and two children.
Capt. Julie Creech, D.O.
Sports Medicine, Osteopathic Principals and Practice
Capt. Julie Creech, DO, CAQSM grew up in Centerville, Ohio. She completed her undergraduate degree in athletic training at Wilmington College and her medical degree at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Athens. In 2022, Dr. Creech completed her family medicine residency at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where she served as Chief Resident. After residency, Dr. Creech completed her Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the National Capital Consortium Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship in Bethesda, Maryland. There, she served as the Academic Fellow and Sports Medicine fellow for American University, Montgomery College, and Good Counsel High School. Dr. Creech is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Maj. Jennifer Dunn, D.O. (Class of 2016)
Dermatology, Geriatrics
Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency graduate. Class of 2016.
Maj. Jennifer Dunn, D.O. earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She earned a doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA in 2012. In 2016, Dr. Dunn completed family medicine residency at Scott Air Force Base and Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency program. Dr. Dunn then went to Osan AB in South Korea, where she worked in the Outpatient Family Medicine Clinic, Emergency Room and Inpatient service. After completion of her Short Tour in Korea, Dr. Dunn was assigned to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA to the Family Medicine Clinic where she was the Medical Director. During her time assigned to Langley AFB, Dr. Dunn was deployed on a humanitarian assignment to Puerto Rico after the devastating hurricanes in 2017. She then went on to cover a critical manning gap at Crouton AB in England. Just prior to her reassignment to Scott AFB, Dr. Dunn completed a Deployment to the United Arab Emirates where she functioned as the Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Dunn has been a core faculty member at Scott Air Force Base and Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency program since 2020.
Maj. Jennifer Farrell, D.O. (Class of 2019)
Curricular Director FMIS (Family Medicine Inpatient Service)
Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency graduate. Class of 2019.
Maj. Jennifer Farrell, D.O., graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in biochemistry, then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency training at Saint Louis Univeristy (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency in 2019, and joined the faculty after graduation. Her clinical interests include broad spectrum family medicine, inpatient medicine, and dermatologic procedures. Dr. Farrell lives in Saint Louis with her husband and two children. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, skiing, and playing board games.
Maj. Pamela Hughes, M.D.
Military Program Director
Maj. Pamela Hughes, M.D., is originally from Minnesota. She earned her undergraduate degree in kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and joined the Air Force through the Health Professions Scholarship Program in 2012. She completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and residency at Eglin AFB, Florida. Upon completion of residency, she became adjunct faculty at Nellis AFB Family Medicine Residency in Nevada. In 2016, she transitioned to Core Faculty and also deployed for 6 months. She has also served as the Flight Commander and Associate Program Director at Nellis FMR. In 2021, Dr. Hughes joined the Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency as the military program director.
Capt. Andrew Gaillardetz, M.D. (Class of 2021)
Marjorie Guthrie, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Core Month, Electives, PGY1 Support Group
Program Director. Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency graduate. Class of 2005.
Marjorie Guthrie, M.D., earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Knox College. She completed her medical education at the Rush University Medical College before coming to Southwest Illinois Family Medicine Residency to complete her family medicine residency. After graduation she stayed on as faculty and progressed in leadership to associate program director and then became program director in 2013. As a faculty member, Dr. Guthrie’s clinical interests include broad-spectrum family medicine practice, women’s health, obstetrics and mental health. She is passionate about resident wellness and encouraging residents to be the best version of themselves. When not at the residency, Dr. Guthrie spends time cheering on her three children, along with her husband, at youth sporting events, hiking, traveling or reading a good book.
Chris Herndon, Pharm.D.
Chris Herndon, Pharm.D., B.C.A.C.P., F.A.S.H.P., F.C.C.P. is a professor with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy and associate clinical professor with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Currently, Herndon sees chronic pain and opioid use disorder patients within the Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency Program. Herndon’s scholarship interest focuses primarily on pain and palliative care education, and he is the Principal Investigator for the National Institutes of Health Center of Excellence in Pain Education at SIUE. Herndon is a past president for the Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists. He is the 2006 recipient of the “Pain Champion Award” from the Alliance of State Pain Initiatives, the 2012 recipient of the “Academic Pain Educator of the Year Award” from the American Society of Pain Educators, the 2016 “Pharmacist of the Year” from the Illinois Pharmacist’s Association, and the 2018 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the American Pain Society.
Anne Nash, M.D. (Class of 2006)
Practice Management
Associate Program Director. Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency graduate. Class of 2006.
Anne Nash, M.D. earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Indiana University. She earned her medical degree from Saint Louis University. She completed residency at Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Nash has been a core faculty member at Scott Air Force Base and Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency program since 2007. She is an assistant professor of Family Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. Her academic interests include care of the underserved, women's health, and clinical quality and efficiency.
Marla Nelson, L.C.P.C.
Behavioral Medicine, Wellness Pod A
Marla Nelson, L.C.P.C., is an outpatient counselor on site at the Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership at Greenville University and a Master of Arts in Counseling at Missouri Baptist University. In addition, she obtained a post-graduate certification in family and couples counseling. Marla currently serves as adjunct behavioral science faculty for the Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency program. She is a licensed clinical counselor in the state of Illinois. Marla enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor and water activities, anything to do with horses, reading, writing, watching/critiquing movies, and traveling.
Lauren Norman, M.D.
Maj. Pablo Rivera Lebron, LCSW-C
Maj. Pablo Rivera Lebron, LCSW-C, is from San Juan, Puerto Rico. He earned his Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Maj. Rivera Lebron currently serves on the Behavioral Science faculty, where he is responsible for teaching the behavioral health curriculum for the Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency. He also ensures the program's residents and staff have access to positive mental health care and overall wellness.
Capt. Jordan Romick, D.O.
Capt. Jordan Romick, D.O., C.A.Q.S.M., grew up in Huron, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate degree in biological sciences at Ohio University and then his medical degree at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine also located in Athens. In 2021, Dr. Romick completed his family medicine residency at Travis Air Force Base in California. After residency, Dr. Romick completed his primary care sports medicine fellowship at the National Capital Consortium Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship in Bethesda, Maryland. There, he served as the CAQ/ultrasound fellow and sports medicine fellow for Catholic University of America and Hayfield High School. Romick is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Capt. Thomas Schelby, M.D. (Class of 2020)
Inpatient Pediatrics, Outpatient Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Room
Capt. Thomas Schelby, M.D., earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Creighton University. He spent time working on Capitol Hill and in the Middle East with the Red Cross before deciding to go to medical school. He completed his medical education at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine before coming to Southwest Illinois Family Medicine Residency to complete his family medicine residency. As a resident, he received a research award for work on patient literacy at USAFP, was selected as chief resident, and was honored with the St. Francis award by St. Elizabeth’s hospital as recognition of his outstanding interdisciplinary care. As a faculty member, Dr. Schelby’s clinical interests include broad-spectrum family medicine practice, medical acupuncture, point-of-care ultrasound, and resident education. When not at the residency, Dr. Schelby spends time corralling his two kids, supporting his amazing wife through her surgical residency and reading good science fiction.
Capt. Christopher Weisgarber, D.O.
Procedures, Surgery
Christopher Weisgarber, D.O. earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. He earned a doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in 2018. In 2021, Weisgarber completed family medicine residency at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas where he was a chief resident. Weisgarber has been a core faculty member at Scott Air Force Base and Saint Louis University (Southwest Illinois) Family Medicine Residency program since 2021. He is an assistant professor of Family Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. His academic interests include surgical procedures, alternative medicine, and wilderness medicine.