Residents
Matthew Moccia, DO
Hometown: Lake Placid, NY
Undergraduate: McGill University
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Golf, tennis, fishing and traveling
Favorite place in Maine: Haven’t had enough time to explore yet, but so far, Freeport
Medical interests: Interventional Radiology
Favorite weekend destination: Montreal
Favorite Maine activity: Lobster bakes
What did you do before medical school: Worked at a golf course in my hometown
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Surgical Intern
Why Maine Medical Center: The amazing people
Celebrity I most resemble: Seth Grayson from House of Cards
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be… a chef
Favorite restaurant in Portland: The Front Room
Sylven Krause
Undergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMedical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Interests / Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, basketball, staying active, exploring new cultures and countries, coffee addict, the outdoors, eating everything in sight
Favorite place in Maine: Eastern Promenade
Medical interests: Interventional Radiology (vascular, hepatobiliary)
Favorite Maine activity: Biking
Personal goals: Continue to make time for family/friends and traveling during residency
Why Maine Medical Center: The people in Portland and at MMC really hooked me with their vibrant and welcoming personalities. MMC provides a strong clinical experience while maintaining a wholesome culture that I truly feel will be best for my professional and personal growth. The beauty of Portland and the New England charm was an easy pick!
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be… an MS4 forever
Jesse Martin
Hometown: Coloma Michigan.Undergrad: Florida International University.
Medical School: Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine Auburn.
Interests/Hobbies: Family, beach, skiing, hiking, gym.
Favorite place in Maine: Popham Beach, Baxter State Park.
Medical interests: Interventional Radiology.
Favorite Maine activity: Going to the beach with my family.
Why Maine Medical Center: Wide range of IR procedures with early autonomy.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: The HighRoller.
Richard Byrnes
Hometown: Portland, MEUndergrad: University of Southern Maine
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Maine-Track Program
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, snowboarding, hiking/camping, hanging out with friends, trying out new breweries
Favorite place in Maine: Portland
What you did you do before med school: I worked in a biotech lab in Windham, ME helping to create and distribute polyclonal antibodies for both industrial and research purposes. I also worked a number of jobs downtown ranging from valet, maintenance man, janitor, to breakfast server.
Favorite Maine activity: Fly-fishing, shucking oysters, saying "bub"
Medical interests: Interventional Oncology, anything minimally invasive that can help patients feel better with less time spent in the hospital
Why Maine Medical Center: It was an honor to rotate in Maine during medical school, and in that time it became clear to me that I desired staying in Maine and continuing to work with the excellent staff and population we have here. It is an honor to stay in my home state and continue to learn and grow in this journey.
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Wow, that's a really hard one - it's impossible to go wrong with Fore Street.
Conor Hillert
Hometown: Chippewa Falls, WIUndergrad: University of Wisconsin - Madison... GO Badgers
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Interests/Hobbies: Soccer, biking, lifting, cooking, backpacking, camping, hoping to try surfing out here as well
Favorite place in Maine: Wolfe's Neck State Park
What you did you do before med school: Carpentry
Favorite Maine activity: Checking out local breweries, biking, or fly fishing
Medical interests: IR with focus in MSK interventions and everything radiology, plus health policy and administration
Why Maine Medical Center: The IR program is filled with individuals that I knew I would be able to get a great hands on education from starting as an intern. Portland has tons of outdoor activities while having great restaurants and breweries. Easiest choice I've made coming here for residency.
If I wasn’t a doctor I would be a…: Chemical Engineer
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Scales vs Sur Lie