Residents

Hometown: Jersey City 

Medical School: Spartan Health Sciences University in Saint Lucia 

Other Education: Bachelor's in Biology

I chose Family Medicine because I want to serve as PCP to many different types of patients. Also, I feel that family medicine creates the friendliest doctors! I previously worked in small towns and I felt that Crossett would be good match. So far I have been right!

My clinical interests include rural health and underserved populations.

Outside of medicine, my hobbies include sports (#1 is futbol), movies, video games, karaoke, dancing, history and technology. 

Dr. Booker is a graduate from UAMS College of Medicine in 2024 after receiving her undergraduate degree from University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is from Monticello, Arkansas and is looking forward to practicing medicine in her home of South Arkansas. She enjoys all things outdoors, especially fishing and hunting with family and friends and raising her chickens.

Dr. Phanord graduated from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud in the Dominican Republic and is originally from Haiti. She has a passion for rural, underserved communities and has transitioned to Arkansas from Florida. Anne is multilingual, speaking Spanish, French, Creole Haitian, and English, and enjoys cooking her native Haitian food for a taste of home.

Ali Amjad, MBBS, originally from Pakistan, is a graduate of Aga Khan University Medical College. With a passion for primary care, particularly family medicine, Dr. Amjad has worked in the medical communities throughout both the US and Pakistan. He is excited to build relationships with patients as he embarks on his career as a physician. When not caring for patients, he has recently discovered the joy of hiking, perfect for his move to The Natural State.

Hometown: Long Island, New York

Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Other Education: Bachelors in Science from NYIT

I am the first-generation college graduate for my family. I earned my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from the New York Institute of Technology before graduating from the American University of Antiqua College of Medicine. I am excited to begin practicing preventive medicine in his new Arkansas home. 

I chose Family Medicine because it offers the opportunity to care for patients at every stage of life, from infancy through older adulthood. It also allows us to build lasting relationships with our patients, providing continuous, comprehensive care and supporting them through every phase of their health journey. Before residency, I worked in rural medicine, where I developed a deep appreciation for caring for patients in underserved communities. That experience showed me the unique challenges rural patients face, including limited access to larger hospitals and specialty care. I chose this program because of its strong commitment to training physicians who are prepared to provide high-quality, comprehensive care in rural settings and make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.

I enjoy the variety that Family Medicine offers and appreciate the opportunity to care for patients in a wide range of settings. Whether I'm seeing patients in the outpatient clinic, managing care on the inpatient service, or treating acute conditions in the emergency department, I value the diversity of experiences and the chance to care for patients with a broad spectrum of medical needs. I especially enjoy the continuity of care that comes with following patients across different stages of their health and in multiple clinical settings.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether it's hiking, fishing, or playing team sports—especially basketball. My favorite way to spend my free time, however, is with my daughter. I also enjoy learning new things, from exploring history to taking on home improvement projects. I like the challenge of developing new skills, whether that's installing a new sink or tackling another DIY project around the house.

Katherine McTigrit, MD, graduated from the University of Arkansas before pursuing her medical degree at the UAMS College of Medicine, receiving Honors in Underserved Primary Care. Growing up in Star City, Arkansas, she has deep roots in South Arkansas and is passionate about serving the area that she has always called home as a family medicine physician. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her new husband.