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Jordan Fader, DO, MS

Jordan Fader, DO, MS

Undergraduate: East Carolina University, North Carolina State University
Graduate: North Carolina State University
Medical School: Kansas City University
Hobbies: Vintage Clothing: I find vintage designer clothing and accessories and refurbish those products to give them a second life in the fashion cycle. Reading: I like to read memoirs and historical non-fiction. Hiking/Walking Trails: I enjoy hiking and going on walking trails.'

Kaelen Kay, DO

Kaelen Kay, DO

Undergraduate: UC Irvine, California Lutheran University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Hobbies: When I'm not at the hospital, you'll find me snowboarding, wakeboarding, lifting weights, running, hiking, and taking photos. My walls are filled with shots from my adventures. In the last four years, I’ve explored over 15 national parks, including seven in just ten days in 2023.


Timothy Davis, DO

Timothy Davis, DO

Undergraduate: Wheaton College
Medical School:Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Hobbies: First and foremost, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife. I also enjoy going out with friends and playing online video games with friends from out of town. For artistic expression I play the piano and sing. I build PCs, and I enjoy building and collecting LEGO sets.

Arian Abdi, DO

Arian Abdi, DO

Undergraduate: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Hobbies: I’ve been passionate about ice hockey since I was 5, playing both recreationally and competitively. I’m also a certified scuba diver, enjoying
underwater exploration. In my free time, I brew my own beer and nitro cold brew coffee, blending creativity and science in both of these hobbies.

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 Christopher Krueger, DO

Christopher Krueger, DO

Undergraduate Education: Beloit College, University of Glasgow
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: I am a huge Michigan college football fan. I have been going to games with my dad as far back as I can remember. I also enjoy playing sports such as golf and pickleball with friends as a means of friendly competition and a way to stay active and to decompress from work and life.

Lindsey Braden, MD

Lindsey Braden, MD

Undergrad: Biola University
Medical School: AUC School of Medicine
Hobbies: Recreational Adventure Skiing: Mammoth, CA. Brian Head, UT. Backpacking and Canyoneering: Exit Glacier (Seward, AK). Merced Lakes (Yosemite, CA). Rae Lakes (Kings canyon, CA). Bread Making. Drawing.