Meet our Medical Advisory Board
The GOES.health app provides on demand access to the world's best wilderness medicine physicians 24/7 via text, call, or satellite phone connectivity.
Isabel Algaze-Gonzalez, MD
Isabel Algaze-Gonzalez, MD
Undergrad
University of Puerto Rico
Med-School
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Purposely in the same hospital where I was born to serve my community
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School
Why are you here?
I joined the GOES team to make Wilderness Medicine accessible to all individuals who share my passion for the outdoors.
Hometown
Long Beach, CA
Family
I have amazing life and adventure partners: Kristina my wife and Nova my goofy rescue dog.
Passions
I love the feeling of being outdoors doing anything. I enjoy learning names of the flora and finding the fauna. My first passion is swimming, then my close second is on land where waterfall treks are always a treat. I enjoy practicing expedition medicine and global health.
Annaleigh Boggess, MD
Annaleigh Boggess, MD
Undergrad
University of Oregon
Med-School
Oregon Health and Science University
Residency
University of New Mexico
Fellowship
University of New Mexico
Why are you here?
I joined GOES to help support people get outside and adventure safely, and to be a part of an excellent community of Wilderness Medicine providers!
Hometown
Eugene, Oregon
Family
I'm incredibly lucky to have my husband Kaegan and our dog Nehla as life and adventure partners!
Passions
Outside of my passion for Emergency Medicine I love to garden and cook with homegrown food, play music, and travel when I can! We try to be outside as much as possible and enjoy exploring the woods of Oregon through hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and fly fishing.
Amy Briggs, MD
Amy L Briggs, MD
Undergrad
Pomona College
Med-School
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Residency
LA County + USC Medical Center
Fellowship
University of California Irvine
Why are you here?
I joined the GOES team because I knew I couldn't pass up on the opportunity to support people adventuring outside in this new and unique format. I'm excited to work with the amazing team at GOES and to help our users get outdoors safely!
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Family
My fiancée Joey and I have two dogs, Copper and Izzie, who like to join us on adventures!
Passions
Professionally I'm passionate about working with patients to find solutions that work for them, in the emergency department and beyond. Personally, I love getting outdoors in any form. Rock climbing, trail running, surfing, and scuba diving are some of my favorites!
Mack Brickley, MD
William Chiang, MD
Desiree Crane, MD
Desiree Crane, MD
Residency
UCSF-Fresno
Fellowship
UCSF-Fresno
Hometown
Desiree was born and raised in Idaho, not far from where the Sawtooths kiss the white clouds, the yellow pines reach for the heavens and where the red fish celebrate their annual reunions.
Her early environment sparked her love of the outdoors; adventuring with Outward Bound and working as a buyer at a popular outdoor sporting goods store.
Family
She now splits her time between Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah where she enjoys morning runs with her dog Roux, honing her backcountry skills, and spending time in the garden and with her awesome husband.
Passions
She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM) and her 2021 goals include starting the Master Fellow program with the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
She is an expert list-maker, a budding private pilot, and like a true Idahoan, won’t pass up the opportunity for a good potato.
Interests include: trauma, improvised medicine, and building a better first aid kit
Mia Derstine, MD
Mia Derstine, MD
Undergrad
Northwestern Univsersity
Med-School
University of Michigan
Residency
University of Chicago
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver
Why are you here?
I'm excited about the interface of wilderness medicine and modern technology, and looking forward to being able to do wilderness medicine on a regular basis!
Hometown
Denver, CO
Family
Husband Brian
Dog Ginger (best dog in the world!)
Passions
Foraging, hiking, bouldering, yoga, cooking, reading (especially fantasy and sci-fi). And recently gotten a taste of mountaineering and want more!
Kurt Eifling, MD
Kurt Eifling, MD
Undergrad
Tulane University
Med-School
Northwestern University
Residency
Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver
Why are you here?
I migrated away from the academic medicine setting due to the needs of my family, and the GOES community is a wonderful team that helps me stay connected with the wilderness medicine community as a non-academic medical practitioner.
Hometown
Fayetteville, AR
Family
My wife, Carla is an archaeologist working as research faculty at the University of Arkansas. Our two sons are Felix and Otto. Our foxhound mix is Cleopatra and our indescribable little brown dog is Mabel.
Passions
I favor trail running over everything else, having worked ultramarathon trail races and run them up to 50k in length. Rock climbing has taken quite a bit of my time in the past, while mountain biking and sailing are set to take more time in the future. My childhood home in the hills outside town is now a hobby farm for my family where we have blackberries, wildflowers, and apples tucked into the forest, so that's where we go to swim, drive tractors, and play disc golf.
Mark Ellis, MD
Mark Ellis, MD
Undergrad
Texas A & M University
Med-School
University of Texas Medical Branch at Houston
Residency
Orlando Regional
Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine
Why are you here?
GOES gives me the opportunity to extend my wilderness medicine knowledge out in the field when I can't be there in person. Plus it gives me a way to try and promote safe excursion to the wilderness
Hometown
Greenville, SC
Family
My wife Sarah and I have four kiddos (Taylor, Noah, Emma Kate, and Luke) plus two rambunctious Vizslas named Cali and Lucy.
Passions
I really enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping and canoe adventures. But we love to just about anything outdoors as a family.
Arun Ganti, MD
Arun Ganti, MD
Undergrad
UC Sand Diego
Med-School
Washington University in St. Louis
Residency
University of Michigan
Fellowship
UCSF Fresno
Why are you here?
I am super excited to provide real time medical care for fellow outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels!
Hometown
Seattle, WA
Family
My partner Beejal and I have 2 daughters. We enjoy hiking and biking together.
Passions
I enjoy cycling, hiking, backpacking, and ice climbing.
Astrid Haaland, MD
Alexandra Herndon, MD
Alexandra Herndon, MD
Undergrad
University of Washington
Med-School
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Residency
Northwestern
Why are you here?
Excited to join in on a one-of-a-kind platform that is working to help people enjoy the outdoors safely!
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Passions
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest backpacking, hiking, and mountaineering, and recently in the last decade, I began SCUBA diving. When I became a doctor my primary goal was to figure out how to incorporate everything I love about experiencing the outdoors with medicine. I completed further training in Wilderness Medicine to do just that and now am lucky to use that training to work in remote locations, help provide medical direction for National Parks, and to teach and train others about health and safety in the backcountry and at sea!
Nicholas Kanaan, MD
Nicholas Kanaan, MD
Undergrad
Stanford University
Med-School
UC San Diego
Residency
Stanford University
Fellowship
University of Utah
Why are you here?
The ability to help people with emergencies in locations that they could otherwise not access a physician is quite exciting!
Hometown
Salt Lake City, UT
Family
I have a dog named Jabu. He is a Goldendoodle with a sweet mohawk.
Passions
MTB, Canyoneering, climbing, skiing, kiteboarding, and just about anything else that take me outside!
Jake Jensen, MD
Stephanie Lareau, MD
Stephanie Lareau, MD
Undergrad
University of South Carolina
Med-School
Wake Forest University
Residency
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Fellowship
Georgia Regents University
Why are you here?
Empowering others to be safe outdoors! Excited to help others on their quest for adventure.
Hometown
Roanoke, Va
Family
My husband Daniel and I have a dog named Copper.
Passions
Mountain Biking, Sailing, Skiing, SCUBA, Climbing, Rafting.
Grant Lipman, MD
John Lissoway, MD
John Lissoway, MD
Undergrad
University of Texas at Austin
Med-School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Residency
University of Florida - Jacksonville
Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine
Why are you here?
I’m excited to offer medical expertise and support to people looking for outdoor recreation and adventure. GOES is a great community of wilderness expertise, experience and is expanding the boundaries of wilderness medical care.
Hometown
Albuquerque, NM
Family
My wife Sophie and I are enjoying the non-stop adventure of raising two fun, intelligent, curiously active boys - Rowan and Jonah. We have a pound puppy named Quico, a bearded dragon named Ziggy and are the caretakers of a family of Peacocks.
Passions
I enjoy being outside every chance I get! Backpacking, fly fishing and paddle boarding with the family are some of my favorites. We can often be found Euro van camping and exploring the many beautiful wild places in New Mexico.
Nicky Mansfield, MD
Brendan Milliner, MD
Ryan Paterson, MD
Ryan Paterson, MD
Undergrad
Denison
Med-School
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency
Denver Health
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver
Why are you here?
I am passionate about providing care to people in austere environments.
Aaron Reilly, MD
Greg Richardson, MD
Greg Richardson, MD
Undergrad
Marquette University
Med-School
Chicago Medical School
Residency
AMITA Resurrection Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Fellowship
UCSF - Fresno
Why are you here?
GOES is an exciting service to keep wilderness activities as safe as possible! It's a privilege to be able to share in other's outdoor experiences and to be a resource to our awesome community.
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Family
My wife, Michelle (just married in July 2021!) and our mutt of a dog, Willow.
Passions
My passions are environmental medicine, sport climbing, backpacking, and educating students and residents!
Emily Sagalyn, MD
Emily Sagalyn, MD
Undergrad
Columbia University
Med-School
University of Massachusetts
Residency
University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship
University of Utah
Why are you here?
I am excited to be able to provide Wilderness Medical direction and advice in real time. It is a passion of mine and I am happy to help others in this field.
Hometown
Reno, NV
Family
Husband, James Brown (JB)
Daughter, Susannah (2)
and two labs, Echo (11) and Facet (3)
Passions
Skiing, climbing, mountain biking
Jay Sharp, MD
Jay Sharp, MD
Undergrad
University of Notre Dame
Med-School
University of Illinois
Residency
University of Illinois, Chicago
Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine
Why are you here?
I am excited about the opportunity to spread my love of the outdoors and help advise others on safe health practices in the wilderness.
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Family
I live with my wife (Anna) and kids (Louis, Ellen, Jack)
Passions
Hiking, biking, boating
Jennifer Starling, MD
Jennifer Starling, MD
Undergrad
St. Lawrence University
Med-School
McGill University
Residency
Alameda County Medical Center - Highland Hospital
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver
Why are you here?
I am excited to provide medical advice to people who explore remote and austere environments as a member of this expert Wilderness Medicine team.
Hometown
Boulder, Colorado
Family
I am very fortunate to have such an active and supportive family. Louis, my life partner, guarantees humor in our lives as a stand-up comic. Our two young sons, Alton and Theodore, keep us on our toes in the bike park and on the ski hill.
Passions
Traveling, volunteering, mountaineering, skiing, and gardening.
Anne Walker, MD
Anne Walker, MD
Undergrad
Westmont College
Med-School
St. George’s University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Maryland
Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine
Why are you here?
I wanted to be a part of a service utilizing what I’ve learned in my wilderness medicine training to increase safety and access to care in remote places.
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Family
I have an 8 year old black lab named Lucky!
Passions
Hiking, mountain biking, skiing and backpacking are my favorite pastimes!
Christopher Waasdorp, DO
Christopher Waasdorp, DO
Undergrad
California Polytechnic State University
Med-School
Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO
Residency
Jefferson Northeast, Philadelphia, PA
Why are you here?
Empowering others to be able to provide safe outdoor care has been a passion of mine for a long time. I want others to feel safe going outside and I want to give them the skills and the assistance they need to care for themselves and others when they are away from traditional care.
Hometown
Roanoke, VA
Family
My wife Lani and our crazy shepard mix, Rossi
Passions
I really enjoy mountain biking and so does Rossi! When conditions are good, I love being on the water or in the snow. I dabble in some caving and rock climbing but still have much to learn.
David Young, MD
David Young, MD
Undergrad
University of Redlands
Med-School
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowship
University of Colorado Denver
Why are you here?
The ability to help people with emergencies in locations that they could otherwise not access a physician is quite exciting!
Hometown
Denver, CO
Passions
I love endurance sports, running and cycling.