OREGON SURGICAL SPECIALISTS - Key Persons
For nearly 50 years Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center has played a significant role in the lives of people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Through high-quality services and leading-edge technology, Asante Rogue Regional provides superb medical care with genuine human compassion. As the regional referral center for nine counties, Asante Rogue Regional has earned a reputation for expertise in cardiovascular care and many other medical specialties.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Connor completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Arcadia University in Pennsylvania in 2020, and joined Oregon Surgical Specialists in 2021. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and listening to, as well as playing, music.
A native of Wisconsin, Dr. Traul received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his general surgery residency and Surgical Research Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed an additional Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Traul is board-certified in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.Read More... Read Less
Dr. Traul is an outdoor enthusiast. The love of the outdoors is shared by his wife, Lena, and two sons who are learning to ski and bike ride right along with their parents. Dr. Traul has played the piano and keyboard for years. Occasionally, he has been known to make appearances in a local all-physician rock and roll band as their keyboardist.
Jaymey has been a registered nurse for more than 23 years and 10 years of experience as a family nurse practitioner. She has worked with patients across the lifespan focusing on health maintenance and promotion as well as managing multisystem chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Jeff is a native Oregonian having grown up in Eugene where he graduated from the University of Oregon, in 1981 with Bachelor of Science, Biology. He completed his Physician Assistant Program at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas in 1997 and after a couple years working in Orthopedics he joined Oregon Surgical Specialists in 1999. In his spare time Jeff enjoys hiking, camping, natural history, cooking and wine appreciation.
Job Titles:
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- General and Vascular Surgeon
Originally from New York, Dr. Castillo received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York and his medical degree from New York University Medical Center, where he also completed his Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Castillo served his surgical residency at the Read More... Read Less
University of Southwestern Medical Center's Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He is board-certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Castillo is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International Society for Vascular Surgery and American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is currently the Chairman for the Joint Cancer Committee of Medford, Oregon.
Dr. Castillo enjoys the mountains and many outdoor activities such as hiking and running. However, in recent years he has discovered a love of Cross Fit. He also enjoys skiing, biking, and cooking. Dr. Castillo and his wife, Sherry Jo (a local Family Practice physician) moved to this area to enjoy the benefits of living in a small community. They have five daughters.
Dr. Allen was raised in central Illinois with her five siblings. She completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She then received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine followed by completion of her General Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. She is a board certified general surgeon. Read More... Read Less
She enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family, including her ever growing crew of nieces and nephews. She also enjoys home life with her partner Patrick, dog Lloyd, and many house plants.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Job Titles:
- General and Vascular Surgeon
Originally from New Mexico, Dr. Eaton received his medical degree with honors at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. As a senior medical student, he participated in a "Surgical Externship" at El Centro Medical National in Mexico City. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX and his Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Tennessee's Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, TN. Read More... Read Less
Dr. Eaton is board-certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He is Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a member of the International Society for Vascular Surgery, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Eaton is also the Chairman of Surgery at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Easton is also the Trauma Director for Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Eaton and his wife, Shelly, moved to the Rogue Valley in the late 1990s. Both college athletes, they enjoy the wealth of outdoor activities available in Southern Oregon. In his spare time, Dr. Eaton enjoys working out at the gym and playing his guitar. He also plays the drums in an all-physician rock band. Dr. Eaton and his wife are the proud parents of two boys.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Job Titles:
- General and Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Plummer graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington. He completed his General and Vascular Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, (UTSW) which is where he also received his Vascular Fellowship. He is board-certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Read More... Read Less
Dr. Plummer graduated with high distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington; active member of the American College of Surgery and the Society of Vascular Surgery. He was an Assistant Professor in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, training fellows and residents in advanced vascular techniques at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas where he also pursued numerous clinical research projects.
Job Titles:
- General and Vascular Surgeon
While an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Phelan discovered his calling to medicine during an internship with the Wellcome Trust in Nairobi Kenya. He went on to attend Emory University School of Medicine, where he chose to pursue a career in surgery. After graduating with honors, he accepted a general surgery residency position at the University of Washington-Seattle. He is board-certified in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Read More... Read Less
In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Phelan spent two years in the laboratory studying lung injury after lung transplantation. He ultimately chose to pursue further training, winning a fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There he learned the art of traditional open surgery and participated in clinical trials probing the frontiers of new technology.
Dr. Phelan and his wife, Wei have been very excited about their time in the Rogue valley. Engaged on the slopes of Mount Rainier, the mountains have always been an important part of their lives. An avid mountain climber and skier, Dr. Phelan gets outdoors whenever possible. Together they look forward to raising a family in this vibrant community.
Job Titles:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Reeger Cortell graduated from Western University of Health Sciences with a master's degree in nursing and family nurse practitioner certification and she leads our wonderful Southern Oregon Bariatric Center (SOBC) team. Reeger's focus at SOBC is to provide continuity of care for SOBC patients during the entire length of their treatment phase; including pre-operative medical evaluation and education, assistance during surgery, as well as short and long-term post-operative care.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Savana earned her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Le Moyne College in New York in 2018. Savana is an Oregon native and returned to join the Oregon Surgical Specialist team. In her free time Savana enjoys gardening, cooking and pottery. She is also very excited about traveling and learning about other cultures.
Job Titles:
- Certified Physician Assistant
Job Titles:
- General and Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Faught received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, earning both with academic honors. He served his internship and residency in general surgery at The University of Utah Medical Center and completed his Fellowship in Peripheral Vascular Surgery at Read More... Read Less