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Residents

Internal Medicine PGY 1 - Class of 2027

Akriti Chaudhry, MD

Shahab Alnagar, DO

Undergraduate: UC Irvine
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, football, basketball, video games and grilling

Elaine Deemer, DO

Gurtej Bindra, DO

Undergraduate: UW-Madison. BS in Neurobiology
Medical School: Touro University Nevada

Gurpal Singh, MD, MD

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.

Haidar Hajeh, MD

Konni Granma, MD

Medical School: I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Hobbies: Writing books, Screenwriting, Filmmaking

Jesslin Abraham, MD

Hina Khanzada, MD

Medical School: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro
Hobbies: Travelling & Exploring New places and trying different Cuisines, Fashion Designing, Hiking, Listening Music , Watching Movies, Spending time with family and friends.

Jigar Patel, MD

Navpreet Mann, MD

Medical School: Government Medical College Patiala, India

Ngon Trang, MD

Reshma Mikky Shaji, MD

Medical School: American MD Program at Tbilisi State Medical University

Shatha Aboaid, MD

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.

Tatum Jestila, MD

Sanjana Murdande, MD

Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Exercise, Cooking

Timothy Yanni

Ayesha Rehman, MD

Medical school: Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Hobbies: Reading novels mostly fiction, traveling and hiking.

Valerie Espinoza, MD
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.

Valerie Espinoza, MD
Anna Vajda, MD

Medical School: Semmelweis University of Medicine
Hobbies: Pilates/hiking and cooking

Internal Medicine PGY2- Class of 2026

Cesar Manuel Aranguri, MD
Kevin Dao, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Rohini Bilagi, MD
Amrit Dhillon, MD

Undergrad: University of California-Davis
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies: I love getting cozy with a nice book and a cup of chai! You can find me on a run when I'm not in the hospital - those endorphins are addicting. Also, if you ever need a hiking buddy I'm your gal!

Mahum Zahid, MD
Amritpal Dhillon, MD

Undergraduate: California State University, Stanislaus Turlock, CA
Medical School: Government Medical College Amritsar

Nihad Ahmad Al-Yousfi, MD
Harmanjeet Dhillon, MD

Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Hobbies: working out, traveling, video games, watching movies/TV shows, and watching sports: basketball, American football, UFC and boxing

Edvard Davtyan, MD
Tanya Eftekhari, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Elias Inga Jaco, MD
Jose Garcia Corella, MD

Medical School: Universidad Anahuac Mexico
Hobbies: During my free time I enjoy spending time with my dogs, eating out, playing tennis, hiking and reading.

Melanie Pattraphone Khamlong, MD
Hridya Harimohan, MD

Medical School: Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation

Colby Kulyn, MD
Arin Orogian, DO

Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical school: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Sports, Gym, Outdoor activities, Spending time with friends & family

Lawrence Matsuo Okumoto, MD
Matthew Palmbach, DO

Undergraduate Education: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Lawrence Matsuo Okumoto, MD
Aishwarya Saripalli, MD

Medical School: J.S.S. Medical College

Michael Clarence Salzle, MD
Chandpreet Singh, MD

Medical School: Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Hobbies: I enjoy being active in the gym, which enables me to pursue my love for hiking and surfing. Hiking is a way for me to connect with nature and challenge myself physically. I enjoy the feeling of being in the great outdoors and exploring new trails. I am a huge fan of psychological thrillers, it is a way for me to experience the thrill of suspense and the satisfaction of solving a mystery. I enjoy the twists and turns of these films and the way they keep me guessing until the end. Lastly, I love to travel and explore new cultures, foods, and sites. Through travel, I have gained an appreciation for many different worldviews.

Rupam Sharma, MD
Mia Yasonova, MD

Undergraduate Education: Brooklyn College CUNY
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Internal Medicine PGY3- Class of 2025

Cesar Manuel Aranguri, MD
Cesar Manuel Aranguri, MD Chief Resident

Undergraduate Education: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco, Escuela de Medicina Ensenada
Hobbies: Weight lifting, running, rock climbing

Rohini Bilagi, MD
Rohini Bilagi, MD Chief Resident

Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Hobbies: Reading fantasy/sci-fi & medical non-fiction, traveling, crosswords, crocheting, & spending quality time with friends & family.

Mahum Zahid, MD
Mahum Zahid, MD Chief Resident

Medical School: Ziauddin Medical College, Pakistan
Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking, Cycling, Hiking.

Nihad Ahmad Al-Yousfi, MD
Nihad Ahmad Al-Yousfi, MD

Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Hobbies: I love all sports, especially Pittsburgh teams since that's my hometown. My favorite sport is Soccer (the real Football) and my favorite team, as well as the best club in the world, is FC Barcelona. I used to be very involved in CrossFit, trying to get back into it. In my free time, I like to watch series, anything Marvel, Sci-Fi or fantasy related, explore new areas, go site-seeing, and eat good food. I'm very interested in research, especially in the world of Pulmonology. I'm a nice guy, come up and say hi!

Edvard Davtyan, MD
Edvard Davtyan, MD

Undergraduate Education: California State University of Northridge
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Hobbies: MMA, outdoor activities, vacations that become adventures and time with family and friends.

Elias Inga Jaco, MD
Elias Inga Jaco, MD

Undergraduate Education: Brigham Young University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Hobbies: Travel, soccer, movies, family.

Melanie Pattraphone Khamlong, MD
Melanie Pattraphone Khamlong, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, traveling, reading nonfiction, Bangtan Seonyeondan, listening to podcasts on history and current events

Colby Kulyn, MD
Colby Kulyn, MD

Undergraduate Education: Southern Oregon University
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Hobbies: Rock climbing, taking my dog to the river

Lawrence Matsuo Okumoto, MD
Lawrence Matsuo Okumoto, MD

Undergraduate Education: San Francisco State University
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Michael Clarence Salzle, MD
Michael Clarence Salzle, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Medical University of the Americas, St. Kitts & Nevis
Hobbies: EDM Festivals, Sports, Reading, Bodybuilding, Yoga, Travel, Hiking, Podcasting

Rupam Sharma, MD
Rupam Sharma, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida
Medical School: American University of Integrative Sciences School of Medicine, Barbados
Hobbies: Singing, Traveling, Amateur Photography, Cooking, Water Activities, Spending time with Family & Friends

Syed Saad Uddin, MD
Syed Saad Uddin, MD

Undergraduate Education: University of California, Riverside
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Powerlifting, MMA, Philosophy, Video games

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