Residents
Tyler Crissinger
Hometown: Cutoff, LA
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Playing guitar, riding motorcycles, hiking, going to concerts, books and movies
Medical interests: Neuromuscular Diseases
Why Maine Medical Center: I chose MMC because I could train in a beautiful place with faculty that all seemed very smart, yet down to earth and approachable. I thought it was the perfect mix of an area that isn’t too much like a big city but had the resources of an academic center. I can easily get out into nature or to the beach on the weekends, and everyone I’ve met has been really nice. It’s also exciting to be in a new program where I can play a role in shaping what it will become.
Celebrity I most resemble: Marlon Brando
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a…writer
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Taco Escobarr
Clifton Lewis
Hometown: Astoria, NY
Undergraduate: Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!)
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Harlem
Interests / Hobbies: Muay Thai, Halloween, electric bass, rugby, soccer, cooking, writing, reading, dogs, Nintendo
Favorite place in Maine: Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park
Medical interests: Neuroimmunology, neuromuscular diseases, dementia, sleep
Favorite weekend destination: anywhere with a beach or pool
Favorite Maine activity: Enjoying that nature
What did you do before medical school: Sleep and dementia research, Muay Thai training, pharmaceutical advertising
Personal goals: Become a well rounded neurologist and pass on the knowledge and a dash of inspiration to the next generation
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Craziest = archaeological digs in Portugal/Spain, Best = pharma advertising, Worst = working at a country club snack bar
Why Maine Medical Center: Opportunity to take part in building a new residency and teach; living in Portland/Maine > living in NYC; everyone is super nice, excited to teach us, and has a unique style
Celebrity I most resemble: Mr. Clean, Yoda, ugly Josh Hartnett
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… Historian/archaeologist, trainer, Mandalorian
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Klifton’s Kitchen (Pine Street location)
Personal quote: (100 words or less)
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius
“In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.” – General Iroh
“Any recipe that calls for a finite amount of garlic is a not a recipe one should follow.” – Clifton Lewis
Veronica Scavo
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: Humboldt State University
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, California Campus
Interests / Hobbies: The outdoors…hiking, swimming, being out on the water…reading & creative writing, traveling and exploring new places.
Medical interests: Integrative medicine in Neurology
What did you do before medical school: Traveled, worked in psychology
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: One of my favorite past jobs was as a natural horse trainer…I got to play with baby horses all day!
Why Maine Medical Center: It was the perfect storm. A combination of a variety of things, from the seascape to the down to earth town, the mellow pace of life and of course, the program itself. The idea of joining the first class of a new program was exciting to me.