Since 1934, Kern Medical has been training residents and
health care professionals in our community.
Academics
Residents
Internal Medicine PGY 1 - Class of 2029
Tanzila Chowdhury,DO
Undergraduate: Pitzer College
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
of the Pacific
Hobbies: Henna
Maria Cortez,DO
Undergraduate: Californa State University Fullerton
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
Hobbies: Weightlifting, rolllerblading, swimming, dancing, cooking
Sonia Khatri,DO
Undergraduate: University of California Irvine
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: 49er fan, going to concerts, traveling
Byron Lee,DO
Undergraduate: Univerisity of Oregon
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
of the Pacific
Hobbies: Traveling, creating 3D architectural dioramas, ceramics, drawing
Justin Ma,DO
Undergraduate: University of California Berkeley
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Skateboarding, Competitive gaming, Tea Connnoisseur
Jee Woo Park,DO
Undergraduate: University of Western Ontario
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Hobbies: Cooking, TaeKwonDo, playing piano, reading
Roman Patungan,DO
Undergraduate: University of California Santa Cruz
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Musical theater, going to museums, bouldering
Arman Tahmazyan,DO
Undergraduate: University of California Los Angeles
Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Astronomy, making Ashta, automotive maintenance
Skylynn Thangwaritorn,DO
Undergraduate: University of California Davis
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Reading, Meditation, PC gaming
Jinzhou Tian,DO
Undergraduate: Macalester College
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of
the Pacific
Hobbies: Reading East Aian and Eastern European history, modding grand strategy
games, stargazing, reading
Sean Wong,DO
Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Hobbies: Computer programming, busking piano, kendo, hiking, EMT
Rachel Xie,DO
Undergraduate: San Francisco State University
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Hobbies: Swimming, collecting vinyls, acapella singing, painting, playing ping pong, reading
Internal Medicine PGY 2 - Class of 2028
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Daniel Amaya, DO
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: I am an avid fan of Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering
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Alex Bakai, MD
Medical School: Semmelweis University - Hungary
Hobbies: Watching Formula 1, reading/watching sci-fi
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Danial Bandak, DO
Undergraduate: UC Irvine
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Building computers and keyboards, weightlifting, and watching sports
such as formula 1, soccer, and MMA
Shravya Dharambhat, MD
Medical School: S.N. Medical College, Bagalkot
Hobbies: I really love curling up with a good book with my kitties snuggled with
me. Bliss.
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Lambert Diep, DO
Undergraduate: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Dancing, cooking, board games, and pilates
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Sterling Falkenstein, DO
Undergraduate: Portland State University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my kids, video games, socializing/going out with friends,
trying new restaurants, and movies!
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Remon Indrawes, DO
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, Cooking
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Parmveer Kaloty, DO
Undergraduate: UC San Diego
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: I love to go to the gym regularly. I also love to travel, hike, attend
sporting events/concerts, and ski!
Tamari Lomaia, MD
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Tbilisi State Medical University Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies: Love art and music. Enjoy traveling with my husband and going to museums
and electronic music events in every city!
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Maria Lugue, DO
Undergraduate: UC San Diego
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Cooking sweet treats, water sports, escape rooms, crocheting stuffed animals,
and finding the best coffee shops
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Anna (Abie) Gabrielle Manuel, MD
Undergraduate: Trinity University of Asia, Philippines
Medical School: University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial medical Center College
of Medicine
Hobbies: Watching my comfort tv shows on repeat, browsing the internet, nature or
walk, and cooking/eating
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Paula Samaha, MD
Undergraduate: University of Toronto
Medical School: Khalifa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Hobbies: I love doing activities like exploring nature, going to the gym, as well
as traveling when I can.
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Nabarun Sidhu, MD
Medical School: Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Hobbies: 10 m air rifle and air pistol shooting, swimming, tabla, tennis and cricket
Internal Medicine PGY3- Class of 2027
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Shahab Alnagar, DO
Undergraduate: UC Irvine
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, football, basketball, video games and grilling
Gurtej Bindra, DO
Undergraduate: UW-Madison. BS in Neurobiology
Medical School: Touro University Nevada
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Saakshi Dulani, DO
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, family, playing board games and video games, slime!
Konni Granma, MD
Medical School: I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Hobbies: Writing books, Screenwriting, Filmmaking
Navpreet Mann, MD
Medical School: Government Medical College Patiala, India
Hobbies: traveling, spending time with family, bowling
Reshma Mikky Shaji, MD
Medical School: American MD Program at Tbilisi State Medical University
Xochitl Moreno Gonzalez, MD
Medical School: Universidad de Guadalajara
Hobbies: Love running, trail running and CrossFit! I want to become an ultramarathoner
someday. I also enjoy reading, standup comedy and spending time with my dog.
Sanjana Murdande, MD
Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Exercise, Cooking
Ayesha Rehman, MD
Medical school: Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Hobbies: Reading novels mostly fiction, traveling and hiking.
Vindhya Sridhar, MD
Medical school: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Hobbies: I'm a South Indian classical dancer, think of myself as an above average
singer, and I love travelling and driving.
Anna Bakai, MD
Medical School: Semmelweis University of Medicine
Hobbies: Pilates/hiking and cooking