Welcoming Our First-Year Family Medicine Residents
The Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program prepares family medicine residents with a broad-scope curriculum and opportunities to practice patient care in a variety of settings prior to private practice. During their three-year residency in Lincoln, Nebraska, family medicine residents will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills training in areas such as advanced cardiac life support, neonatal resuscitation, suturing technique, advanced trauma life support, and casting technique. Residents also have the ability to focus on areas of interest such as obstetrics, internal medicine, and behavioral medicine.
Each year, eight new resident physicians are selected to join our program. These physicians have trained at highly ranked universities around the country, learning cutting-edge techniques and evidence-based practices that they are able to utilize in the care of patients at Lincoln Family Medicine Center. We are pleased to welcome the following physicians.
Sidra Akhter, MD
Sidra Akhter, MD, grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and it was while working as a cardiac technician at Creighton University Medical Center that Dr. Akhter was inspired to become a physician. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biology from Creighton University in Omaha, as well as her Doctor of Medicine degree. In addition, while working as a research technologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Akhter received her master's in Biology from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Specializing in family medicine gives Dr. Akhter the opportunity to meet people in her community, provide care to people of all ages and walks of life, and to build lasting relationships with her patients. Dr. Akhter is looking forward to the full scope of training and procedures, including C-section, which she will receive at the Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Akhter has a research interest in esophageal adenocarcinoma and is excited about getting EGD training in Lincoln.
Hunter Allen, MD
Hunter Allen, MD, is from Dallas, Texas but now calls Nebraska his home. He attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He continued at Creighton University School of Medicine and obtained his Doctor of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Allen received his Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. After completing a family medicine clerkship and a sub-internship in North Platte, Nebraska during medical school, Dr. Allen discovered that he enjoyed the variety of clinical opportunities family medicine offered in a rural setting. Continuity of relationships developed through family medicine and being part of a patient’s continual care was key to helping him decide to become a family medicine physician.He realized that the responsibility of caring for the well-being of human life is something he considers to be sacred and the greatest honor he could ever have.
Ryan Christensen, DO
Ryan Christensen, DO, participated in a medical explorer post at a hospital in his hometown of Pleasant Grove, Utah and realized he wanted to become a physician. About that same time, his mom had been diagnosed with Thyroid cancer through a preventive health screening, and thankfully, to this day she is cancer-free. Both of these experiences helped define his desire to be that kind of a family physician – helping others live healthy lives and building long-term relationships with his patients. Dr. Christensen was impressed with what Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program offers residents, including more procedural training and education, a strong OB curriculum, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, and Point of Care Ultrasound that will help prepare him to be the best physician he can be.
Kimberly Euler, DO
Kimberly Euler, DO, grew up in Wathena, Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Science from Washburn University in Topeka. It was during her undergraduate years that she realized that medicine was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Dr. Euler went on to obtain her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa. Known for having a leading family medicine residency program and great faculty are just a few of the reasons why Dr. Euler decided to complete her residency at the Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program. She wants to specialize in family medicine because it offers her the opportunity to practice full-scope medicine and the ability to interact with patients of all ages.
Isaac Mattis, DO
Isaac Mattis, DO, knew he wanted to be a doctor from when he was in the 3rd grade growing up in Gallatin, Missouri. His father taught him about working hard and helping others whenever possible, qualities he hopes others see in him as a physician. Dr. Mattis received his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville School of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He specializes in family medicine because it offers a broad range of medical problem solving, allows him to decide where he wants to practice geographically, and gives him the opportunity to develop long-lasting relationships with patients. Dr. Mattis likes the fact that the Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program has great faculty, residents, and attendings, gives him plenty of opportunities to gain experience in a wide variety of specialties and offers an environment that is very family-friendly.
Derek Peckham, DO
Derek Peckham, DO, chose family medicine as his specialty because it gives him the ability to work in many different environments, from clinics to the hospital. He likes that he can form long-term relationships with his patients. Dr. Peckham grew up in Hays, Kansas, and attended Fort Hays State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He obtained his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville School of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. Dr. Peckham feels Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program is a great program and fit for him.
Tiana Peterson, DO
At a young age, Tiana Peterson, DO, dreamed of becoming a doctor. Dr. Peterson fulfilled that dream by graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University with her Bachelor of Science in Biology and then going on to obtain dual degrees in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a Master of Arts in Bioethics from Kansas City University. She also has a Master of Science in Anatomy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dr. Peterson chose family medicine as her specialty because she loves the variety of patients and health conditions. Her goal is to practice rural medicine where she can offer full-scope medicine, from the clinic to ED, to delivering babies. One of the reasons Dr. Peterson decided to do her residency at Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program is its rural training program that will give her the experience and skills to manage all aspects of medical care in a rural community that may have limited resources.
Lexia Zenger, MD
Lexia Zenger, MD, had always considered becoming a doctor, but it wasn’t until she was in college and was able to shadow physicians that she made the final decision to pursue medicine as a career. Dr. Zenger attended Kansas State University in Manhattan where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She earned her Medical Degree from The University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. Practicing medicine in a rural area was one reason why Dr. Zenger chose family medicine as her specialty. The full scope of illnesses and ages of patients offers her the greatest opportunities to care for the life-long medical needs of patients. She decided to do her residency at Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program as it allows her to tailor her education and receive hands-on training in specific procedures that she hopes to provide in her future practice.
Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program collaborates with Lincoln Family Medicine Center to provide compassionate and comprehensive care for people of all ages. Our first-year family medicine residents are excited to practice family medicine and help their patients maintain a healthy lifestyle. To schedule an appointment at Lincoln Family Medicine Center, call 402.483.4571.