Residents

Our residents are a diverse group, hailing from Pittsburgh or around the globe. Although each has a unique background and story to tell, what unites them is their intense commitment to learn while providing the best patient care possible.

Chief Residents

Jay Bruce, DO

Dr. Bruce earned his bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College in 2012 and completed his undergraduate medical education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Allegheny Health Network in June 2019, and plans to pursue a career in primary care. His other academic interests include quality improvement, patient safety, and high value care. Outside of medicine, he enjoys golf, traveling, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Lauren Mathos, DO

Dr. Lauren Mathos earned her bachelor’s degree from Seton Hill University and attended medical school at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Seton Hill Campus. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at AHN in June 2019 and is planning on pursuing a career in primary care after her chief year. She enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends in her spare time.

Michael Nestasie, DO

Dr. Nestasie earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Wheeling Jesuit University and attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Allegheny Health Network in June 2019 and is pursuing a career in Cardiology after his chief year.

Divya Venkat, MD

Dr. Venkat earned her bachelor’s and medical degrees from The George Washington University. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Allegheny Health Network in June 2019 is planning to pursue a career in inclusion health.