Meet the Director and Team

Lysa Aemmer, MD | Program Director Medical School: The Medical University of South Carolina, College of Medicine Residency: University of Florida College of Medicine Dr. Aemmer is a general pediatrician who is passionate about resident education. In her outpatient clinic, she also collaborates with a local organization to perform evaluations for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. With four children of her own, she aims to treat every patient the way she would want her own family to be treated. Her goal is that all residents feel part of the Mercy Health pediatric family while here and that they graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful pediatrician in his or her field of choice.

Gagandeep Brar, MD | Associate Program Director Medical School: Punjab University Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Residency: St. John's Hospital and Medical Center Fellowship: Children’s Hospital of Michigan Dr. Brar is a general pediatrician-turned-neonatologist. Dr. Brar has a broad range of experiences that are invaluable in medical education. She is energetic and passionate in her roles both as an educator and as the associate program director. Whether in the NICU, simulation lab or didactic sessions, residents will benefit immensely from her expertise and knowledge.

Core Faculty

Gagandeep Brar, MD
Cailly Howell-McLean, MD
AnaMaria Koehl, MD
Heather Meade, MD
Kehinde Obeto, MD
Lindsey Rauch, MD

Additional Faculty

Residents have the opportunity to work with a broad range of faculty across general pediatrics, pediatric subspecialties, emergency medicine, critical care, neonatology, behavioral health, and other clinical disciplines throughout their training.

Contact Us

Program Coordinator: Melissa Baker
Email address: mbaker@mercy.com
Phone: 419-251-1860