Choctaw Nation Family Medicine Residency is proud to announce the upcoming graduation of two family medicine physicians, Laura Sanford, D.O., and Quinton Tieu, D.O.

After successfully completing three years of residency training, these physicians will be eligible for board certification in family medicine.

Dr. Laura Sanford grew up in Okmulgee. She attended Oklahoma State University then completed medical school at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her residency at Choctaw Nation, she was elected chief resident.

Upon graduation, Dr. Sanford will continue to serve Choctaw Nation as a family medicine physician in Talihina, joining her parents, Drs. Tim and Tracy Sanford who also practice family medicine.

Dr. Quinton Tieu’s hometown is Union City, California. He attended the University of California, Davis for his undergraduate education where he met his wife, Allison. They have one daughter, Ava Grace.

Dr. Tieu completed medical school at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Tieu will serve Choctaw Nation in the Regional Medical Clinic in Durant. 

The graduation ceremony will be at 6 p.m. June 29, at the Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant.

Biskinik May 2019