Danielle Ginsburg, D.O
- Medical School: William Carey University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate College: Western Colorado University
- Career Goals: Sports Medicine with Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine as well as general Family Medicine!
- Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Skiing, nature walks with my dogs, or really anything outdoors!
"I immediately felt like I found 'my people' when I was on my rotation with UNR Med Family Medicine. I was immediately welcomed by everyone and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I also was born and raised in Reno, NV which was an added bonus to come back home and train as well as provide care to the community that helped raise me!"
Josef Heller, M.D.
- Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
- Undergraduate College: West Virginia University
- Career Goals: Part-time primary care, part-time locum rural emergency medicine
- Hobbies: Guitar, singing, piano, church, family time, working out, video games
"I moved all around the country growing up as a Navy brat. I enjoyed getting to see so many different places and meet so many new people every couple of years, but Nevada was always home—the place we came to visit extended family on holidays and between moves. In 2018, I finally moved back to Carson City to be with family. I worked at Carson Tahoe Hospital while I applied and was accepted into medical school at UNR Med. I was fortunate to be able to stay in Reno for my Family Medicine residency; I look forward to serving the population of Northern Nevada long after I complete my training. Home means Nevada!"
Robert Higley, M.D.
- Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
- Undergraduate College: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
- Career Goals: Sports Medicine and Diversity within my practice
- Hobbies: music, spending time in Tahoe, and sports such as baseball, football, skiing, and basketball.
"I was born and raised in Reno, attending McQueen High School and then the University of Nevada, Reno where I majored in Biology. Following my undergraduate studies, I obtained my MBA and participated in UNR Med’s Post Baccalaureate program where I then ultimately attended medical school.
"I love the community I grew up in and am excited at the opportunity to serve the people I share it with. During my off time I enjoy music, spending time in Tahoe, taking my huskies on hikes, and sports such as baseball, football, skiing, and basketball."
Nalee Little, D.O.
- Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate College: University of Washington Seattle, WA
- Career Goals: Full Spectrum Care, Women’s Health, OMT, and Palliative Medicine
- Hobbies: cooking, reading, writing, painting, hot yoga, weight-lifting, rock climbing, paddle-boarding, meditation, hiking and trail running with my golden retriever!
"I grew up in the Seattle area of Washington state and obtained my medical degree from Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, Washington. I was drawn to Family Medicine for its continuity: watching my patient panel grow and seeing my patients heal and invest in themselves is why I chose this specialty! Currently, I hold strong interests in palliative medicine, lifestyle medicine, newborn care, and women’s health. I love seeing everyone, at any age, and enjoy doing a plethora of procedures in the clinic such as skin biopsies, circumcisions, IUDs, and more, and enjoy performing osteopathic manipulative treatment to help facilitate tissue healing, especially in those with chronic pain and other musculoskeletal ailments. Ultimately, my daily work centers around my passion for patient-centered care, considering all aspects of every individual to promote health in a way best suited to each of their needs.
"I was attracted to the Family Medicine program at UNR for so many reasons – my co-residents are amazing, the faculty here are supportive, and I have a strong love for the outdoors. I am excited to spend the next several years taking care of the Reno community and hope to see you during my time here!"
John Russell, M.D., M.P.H.
- Medical School: Our Lady of Fatima University, College of Medicine
- Graduate College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Undergraduate College: University of Nevada, Reno
- Career Goals: Public Health, Health Policy, Preventative and Lifestyle Medicine
- Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling, tech, finance, motorsports
"It was a great feeling to be selected in the Match to come back 'home' to Reno after living overseas and out-of-state during my medical school training. I wanted to be part of this program’s well-earned reputation for its outstanding training in full-spectrum primary care. Its faculty & residents are beyond exceptional, and it was easy to connect with them throughout the interview season. I’m delighted for the opportunity to train here!"
Taylor Thomas, M.D.
- Medical School: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
- Undergraduate: University of San Diego
- Career Goals: Full spectrum family medicine of all ages with involvement in LGBTQIA+ health and Women’s health
- Hobbies: Golfing, cooking, traveling, art and spending time outside
"Growing up in Reno I knew that I would eventually make my way back home. The faculty and residents of UNR family medicine are truly some of the most compassionate and dedicated people I have met. It was an easy decision to choose this program, knowing that I would be able to explore my interests, learn broad spectrum medicine and grow as a physician."
Edward Urtiaga, M.D.
- Medical School: University of California Riverside
- Undergraduate: California State University Long Beach
- Career Goals: Own my own business/private practice
- Hobbies: Mountain Biking, Golf, Snowboarding
"I was initially drawn to UNR Med Family Medicine due to the location. Growing up my family and I would always go camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains and I love the endless outdoor activities this area offers. I was also impressed with the strong comradery amongst the residents and between the resident classes. Furthermore, the faculty and rotation preceptors truly love to teach and create an environment conducive to learning. I appreciate that this program will help mold me into the physician I want to be, and I look forward to serving this community as a physician."
Jessica White, M.D.
- Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
- Undergraduate: Emory University
- Career Goals: Broad-spectrum outpatient primary care vs. maybe hospice/palliative care fellowship
- Hobbies: Knitting, watercolor painting, hiking, camping, trying out new foods and restaurants!
"I chose UNR Med Family Medicine because I felt a very strong connection to the people I met during my interviews and I knew from visiting family in Reno that I would feel right at home in the area. As an east coast transplant, I felt very welcome here in Reno from the moment we arrived. Not to mention the views of the mountains and amazing hikes and camping in the area! From meeting my amazing co-residents to working with all of our faculty on rotations, I'm happy to say that this was definitely the right choice for me. If you're looking for a program with very strong community ties, truly broad-spectrum training in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and a group of co-residents that genuinely do hang out with each other and support each other, then look no further!"