
Highland Hospital
Internal Medicine Residency Program

PGY-1

Bertha Anku, MB ChB
Hometown: Accra, Ghana, West Africa
Undergraduate:
Medical School: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Interests/Hobbies: Piano, hiking, and cooking
Track: Primary Care

Maria Louise Avenido, MD
Hometown: Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Undergraduate: Ateneo de Manila University
Medical School: University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Interests/Hobbies: Swimming, yoga, and traveling
Track: Categorical

Rizvan Azimzade, MD
Hometown: Baku
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Tbilisi State Medical University
Interests/Hobbies: Storytelling and history
Track: Categorical

Yasmin Bains, DO
Hometown: Bay Area and Daressalaam, Tanzania
Undergraduate: Santa Clara University
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, traveling and nature
Track: Primary Care

Dana Ben-Tzur, MD
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Gardening, walking, listening to podcasts, exploring museums/botanical gardens, meeting friend and eating at resturants
Track: Categorical

Mariam Beshai, MB ChB
Hometown: Assuit
Undergraduate:
Medical School: Assuit University Medical School
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, listening to music and traveling
Track: Primary Care

Sindhu Chadalawada, MBBS
Hometown: Superior, CO
Undergraduate:
Medical School: NRI Medical College
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, painting, waiting stand up comedy, ping pong, basketball, and drinking excessive amounts of coffee
Track: Categorical

Seepaj Dhaliwal, MD
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara
Interests/Hobbies: Trying new restaurants and cuisines, drinking coffee, listening to podcasts, learning about different cultures, dancing, urban gardening, watching documentaries, watching NBA games (go Lakers!) and sharing my life with family and friends
Track: Primary Care

Angel Dolores - Rodriguez, DO
Hometown: Gresham, OR
Undergraduate: Pacific University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies: Paddle boarding, weightlifting, photography, hiking, and raquetball
Track: Preliminary

Katherine Farley, DO
Hometown: Tustin, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Cruz
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, baking and any outdoor activity with my dog!
Track: Categorical

Leyton Galapia, MD
Hometown: Placentia, CA
Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona
Interests/Hobbies: DIY projects, powerlifting, martial arts and EDM
Track: Preliminary

Ahmed Garieballa, MBBS
Hometown: Khartoum
Undergraduate: University of Khartoum
Medical School: University of Khartoum
Interests/Hobbies: Basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, offroading and agriculture
Track: Categorical

Alexander Hurtado, DO
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, running, fishing, traveling, going to the beach, my dog Brody, music, baseball (Dodgers!!) trying new foods and spending time with family and friends
Track: Preliminary

Harpreet Kaur, MD
Hometown: Turlock, CA
Undergraduate: California State University, Stanislaus
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Gardening, watching football, cooking and reading
Track: Categorical

Euna Kim, DO, MA
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Interests/Hobbies: Reading and eating
Track: Categorical

Andrew Lin, MD
Hometown:
Undergraduate:
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Interests/Hobbies:
Track: Preliminary

Vivien Lu, MD
Hometown:
Undergraduate:
Medical School: California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies:
Track: Preliminary

Bonnie Lui, MD
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Interests/Hobbies: Baseball (Giants!!), videogames, hiking and reading
Track: Preliminary

Tyler McGrew, MD
Hometown: Cicero, IN
Undergraduate: Ball State University
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Sports, cooking, eating, hiking and family time
Track: Preliminary

Vu Nguyen, MD
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate: Loyola University New Orleans
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Soccer, legos, cooking and nintendo games
Track: Categorical

Tochi Nwaneri Nwosu, MD
Hometown: West Covina, CA
Undergraduate: Pacific Union College
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: NBA/Basketball, photography and videography
Track: Categorical

James Pasalo, DO
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Midwestern University - Arizona
Interests/Hobbies: Discovering new places to eat with my wife balanced with health and wellness activities (hiking/weightlifting) all while trying to provide the best life for my rescue dog, finding new Filipino recipes to learn, sports, personal finance, dance and music ranging from the Artic Monkeys to SZA
Track: Categorical

Thao Pham, DO
Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate: Portland State University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, coffee, matcha, traveling, wine and charcuteries
Track: Preliminary

Sara Razaqi, MD
Hometown: Dublin, CA
Undergraduate: California State University, East Bay (Hayward)
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Interior design, movies, cycling and spending time with family and friends
Track: Categorical

Kunal Sampat, DO
Hometown: Chino Hills, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Midwestern University - Arizona
Interests/Hobbies: Making coffee, traveling, camping, fishing, cooking, making ice cream and playing board games
Track: Preliminary

Shawn Sun, MS, MD
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Columbia University
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, basketball, volleyball, tennis, music and dance
Track: Preliminary

Omair Syed, MD, MPH
Hometown: Walnut, CA
Undergraduate: University of Southern California
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Social justice, health equity, global health, art, poetry, museums, farmers market, hiking, nature and architecture/interior design
Track: Primary Care

Carol Tran, MD
Hometown: Richmond, CA
Undergraduate: Harvard College
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Interests/Hobbies: Cosmetology, traveling, eating out, laughing with friends, taking random classes and tours (e.g. cooking) and trying to find the best pho restaurant in the Bay Area
Track: Preliminary

Emily Tze, DO
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Eating, baking, cooking, photography, traveling and binging TV shows
Track: Categorical

Leslie Wu, MD
Hometown: Taiwan and Bay Area
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of California, Davis
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, knitting, hiking, camping and wine
Track: Categorical

Evan Yang, MD
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Interests/Hobbies: Photography, traveling and piano
Track: Preliminary

James Zou, MD
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate: Cornell University
Medical School: Columbia University
Interests/Hobbies: Rock climbing, sports, live music and technology
Track: Preliminary
PGY-2
Patricia Anne Atal, MD
Hometown: Bulacan, Philippines
Undergraduate: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Interests/Hobbies: Watching sunsets, going places, eating and drinking out with family & friends, organizing medical missions and starting my own foundation for those who cannot afford healthcare in the Philippines
Track: Categorical
Rahaf Baker, MD
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests/Hobbies: Volleyball, baking, and reading.
Track: Categorical
Ghita Bouzarif, MD
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: I like to ride my bike, hike, travel, partake in all the aquatic activities different bodies of water have to offer! Discovering new music, learning about new cultures, and reading about social justice, healthcare reform, and healthcare disparities.
Track: Categorical

Jenna Chen, DO
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, getting brunch with friends, escape rooms, hiking, tennis, badminton
Track: Categorical

Julie Ding, DO
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Biking, brunch, noodles, traveling, sci-fi, reading & writing, board games, dogs, guinea pigs
Track: Categorical
Nirmita Doshi, MD
Hometown: New Hyde Park, NY
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Boston University
Interests/Hobbies: Dancing, cooking, yoga, hiking
Track: Categorical
Toby Bradford, MD
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of Missouri
Interests/Hobbies: Reading the great American novels, creative works of fiction, philosophy papers and articles, psychology books, and anything on the cosmos. Re-watching classic Hollywood blockbusters at home or at the Drive-in with popcorn. Having deep one-on-one conversations. Bay Area sunsets on the marina. Exercising, Yoga, mindfulness. Writing and composing songs. Sushi fiend, Guacamole enthusiast, and aspiring Oreo cookie connoisseur.
Track: Categorical
Eduardo Guillen, MD
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara
Interests/Hobbies: I love playing basketball and soccer, especially in recreational leagues. I also love weight lifting, and taking long walks with my dog Elvis all while listening to good music. I enjoy watching documentaries on pretty much any topic, and reading books discussing health, social, economic, or political science.
Track: Primary Care

Samantha Ing, MD
Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate: Portland State University
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University
Interests/Hobbies: Making hot pot, biking, karaoke, beginner's pilates, amateur spincycle
Track: Primary Care

Laura (Camille) Jones, MD
Hometown: Moraga, CA
Undergraduate: Bryn Mawr College
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Interests/Hobbies: Sailing the San Francisco Bay, my home yoga practice, teaching my toddler how to swim, quality time with my family and friends
Track: Categorical
Gurpreet Kaur, DO
Hometown: Livingston, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, drawing and spending time with family
Track: Primary Care

Steve Kong, MD
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate: Emory University
Medical School: University of Central Florida
Interests/Hobbies: I love being active and playing sports like golf and basketball. I also enjoy kicking back with friends and family. Lastly, I have a huge interest in automobiles and modern technology.
Track: Categorical

Jack Luo, MD
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Frank H. Netter Medical School
Interests/Hobbies: Basketball, Traveling, Finance, Cooking, Reading
Track: Categorical

Adam Mortimer, DO
Hometown: Briarcliff, NY (until college) Oakland, CA for the last 8 years
Undergraduate: Bowdoin College
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking/camping/running/biking (aka being outside), Lactic acid fermentation, table tennis
Track: Primary Care

Leila Oueini, MD
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, Reading, Traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family
Track: Categorical

Sonya Sidhu, MD
Hometown: Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Exploring new places especially trying new restaurants, hiking, biking and going to the beach
Track: Categorical

Ajeet Singh, MD
Hometown: Clive, IA
Undergraduate: University of Chicago
Medical School: Loyola Stritch
Interests/Hobbies: Muay Thai, music design, animated media, and health policy
Track: Categorical

Kevin Smith, MD
Hometown: Accokeek, MD
Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: University of Illinois
Interests/Hobbies: I love to dance and take dance classes in my free time. Seafood is my favorite food- including crab, lobster, shrimp, scallops, and crawfish. Always ready to try new restaurants and food from different cultures. I enjoy watching documentaries about history. However, my guilty pleasure is reality TV shows
Track: Primary Care

Janani Sridharan, DO
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Singing, playing and learning new instruments, gardening, graphic design, going to baseball and basketball games
Track: Primary Care

Barkha Tiwana, MD
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies: Dancing bhangra, playing sports (tennis, field hockey, running), and exploring the outdoors (hiking and visiting national parks)
Track: Categorical







PGY-3

Salman Ahmad, MD
Hometown: Artesia, CA
Undergraduate: Loyola Marymount University
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies: Cricket, Driving, Clubbing
Track: Categorical

Rahul Ahuja, DO
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Swimming, mixing music, listening to music, catching sunsets at Ocean Beach, maple donuts and black coffee
Track: Categorical

Leigh Ben-Zvy, MD
Hometown: Oak Park, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: Drexel University
Interests/Hobbies: Baking, exercising, Pixar movies, dog petting
Track: Primary Care

Alejandra Chavez Carrera, MD
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador
Medical School: Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Interests/Hobbies: Coffee roasting: I roast and blend coffee at home and create varieties that I give to my friends and family. Salsa dancing: It is my favorite form of exercise and stress reliever. I also enjoy watching films and going to the movies.
Track: Categorical

Bruketawit Girma, MD
Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Medical School: Addis Ababa University
Interests/Hobbies: Board games (Domion, Catan), spending time with my two adorable kids, traveling, gardening, and volunteering
Track: Categorical

Kevin Ha, DO
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Des Moines University
Interests/Hobbies: Watching Netflix and movies with my fiancé, playing video games
Track: Categorical

Jack Hamilton, DO
Hometown:
Undergraduate: Abilene Christian University
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies:
Track: Categorical

Amrita Hans, MD
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Undergraduate: University of Texas, Dallas
Medical School: University of Texas, Southwestern
Interests/Hobbies: Drinking Starbucks coffee and pre rounding on patients, beach volleyball, pilates, hiking, interior design, architecture, event planning, spending time outdoors with friends and family
Track: Categorical
Neha Jain, MD
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, moving, traveling
Track: Categorical
Vincent Le, MD
Hometown: Whittier, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: St. Louis University
Interests/Hobbies: Food, hockey, rock climbing, more food
Track: Categorical
Katherine Leger, MD
Hometown:
Undergraduate: Ithaca College
Medical School: Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina
Interests/Hobbies:
Track: Categorical
Deenu Maharajan, MD
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Medical School: Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu University
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, cooking and spending time with friends and family!
Track: Primary Care
Daniel Mandel, DO
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University
Interests/Hobbies: Soccer, hiking with my dog Lou, reading fiction, playing guitar
Track: Categorical
Sean McCullough, MD
Hometown: New Port Richey, FL
Undergraduate: Florida State University
Medical School: Florida State University
Interests/Hobbies: Enjoying the company of friends, Binge watching YouTube, Fashion, Drag queens, LGBT anything, Coffee.
Track: Primary Care
Kavya Voleti, MD
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Medical School: NRI Medical College
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy anything and everything water related, vacations where there's more lazing on the beach than anything else, and volleyball even though I'm terrible at it! And last, but not least of all, I like cake, ice cream, and cookies
Track: Categorical
Anne Young, MD
Hometown: Port Townsend, WA
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests/Hobbies: LGBTQ health, addiction medicine, palliative care, health of people experiencing homelessness, hiking, trying new food, horror movies, reading science fiction
Track: Categorical
Katherine Yu, DO, MPH
Hometown: Bay Area
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies: Travelling, fusion food, anything Brene Brown, watching my son learn new things
Track: Categorical