Current Housestaff


PGY-1
Categorical

Omar Akram, MD
Hometown
Denton, TX
Medical School
University of Texas at San Antonio
Interests/Hobbies
I interned on Capitol Hill one summer during med school.

Samantha Garcia, MD
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy running, yoga and picnics with my family. I lived on an island for 2 years studying medicine and I am proud of my year competing as a D1 runner in college.

Elias Ghafoor, MD
Hometown
Springfield, VA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
Music (I play music, percussion, and sing), I love spending time with my son and wife, traveling, and reading.

Aline Habimana, MD
Hometown
Kigali, Rwanda
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
Hiking/jogging, photography, cooking, afrobeats& smooth jazz music.

Filip Kaniski, MD
Hometown
Zagreb, Croatia
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
Road cycling, skiing, video games.

Abel Ketema, MD
Hometown
-
Medical School
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Interests/Hobbies
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Liliana Madrigal, MD
Hometown
Hughson, CA
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Interests/Hobbies
I am a thrill seeker the bigger and faster the roller coaster the better. I have been bungee jumping and am excited to one day skydive. I enjoy going on long outdoor runs or walks on hiking trails or around the city. I am a coffee lover too. I like going to different coffee shops and trying their different blends.

Sarah McCauley, MD
Hometown
Seward, AK
Medical School
University of Washington
Interests/Hobbies
Trail running, hiking/backpacking (Completed 500+ mile solo backpacking trip along French coast), open water swimming, piano.

Azin Mobin, MD
Hometown
Modesto, CA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
Cooking, traveling, trying new coffee shops to find the best lattes, learning new languages.

John Mogannam, DO
Hometown
Concord, CA
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences COM of the Pacific
Interests/Hobbies
Had jaw surgery at Highland before high school, spent a week in iceland driving around all of Route 1 with my best friend.

Abraham Montano, MD
Hometown
Santa Ana, CA
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Interests/Hobbies
I once visited the ancient Mayan city of Chichen-Itza. I enjoy sports, drinking coffee, watching movies, and going to restaurants with family and friends.

Sumire Noguchi, DO
Hometown
Japan & San Jose, CA
Medical School
Touro University COM
Interests/Hobbies
Foraging for mushrooms, cooking, knitting socks, reading, having tea with my partner, bothering/hanging out with my cat, tending to plants, taking naps.

Gurvinder Singh, MD
Hometown
Stockton, CA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
Outdoor activities, fitness, cooking, and automobiles.

Jianing Yang, DO
Hometown
Hebei, China
Medical School
Touro University COM
Interests/Hobbies
Table tennis, cooking/baking, hiking, Netflix.

Forrest Yeh, MD
Hometown
Piedmont, CA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
I backpacked 2650 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail in 4.5 months.
Primary Care

Connie Ha, DO
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
Touro University COM
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy spending time with family and friends and playing with my dog Fenton, trying new food and sightseeing, catching up on shows! I like to bake, crochet, and paint! Fun fact about myself.

Jing Mai, MD
Hometown
Oakland, CA
Medical School
UCD
Interests/Hobbies
Bouldering, cooking/exploring culture and stories of people through food, running, backpacking, being a plant mom, overenthusiasm in trying to accomplish full front and side splits in my 30’s.
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Ebunoluwa Oshinuga, MD
Hometown
Carson, CA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
Cooking, Traveling, Dancing, Tik Tok!

Zygy Roe-Zurz, MD
Hometown
Paris, France
Medical School
Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Interests/Hobbies
Tennis, sailing, mountaineering, cello. I have 2 spleens/climbed Kilimanjaro with my mom.

Luisa Tsang, MD
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
Hiking and camping (making my way to camp at all 63 National Parks, currently at 18). Kayaking enthusiast for over 15 years (completed races and became a kayak guide). Traveling and food adventures (visited over 25 countries and 6 out of 7 continents, enjoying all things food related). Recent interests in Ashtanga yoga, stand-up paddle boarding, and HIIT workouts.
Preliminary

Clariza Joyce Borile, MD
Hometown
Seattle, WA
Medical School
University of Toledo COM
Advance Specialty
Anesthesiology
Interests/Hobbies
Going on walks & exploring the outdoors, ATLA, learning about wine, eating good food, Netflix, and I finished the Seattle-to-Portland ride in one day woo!

Antonio Casco-Zuleta, MD
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University SOM
Advance Specialty
PM&R
Interests/Hobbies
Watching/playing sports, movie nights.

Le Wen Chiu, MD
Hometown
Tainan, Taiwan
Medical School
UCSF
Advance Specialty
Dermatology
Interests/Hobbies
Earthships, camping, food, writing.

Elizabeth Fung, MD
Hometown
Davis, CA
Medical School
UCD
Advance Specialty
Anesthesiology
Interests/Hobbies
Scuba diving, skiing, running, our family dogs Akira and Nala.

Shivani Gillon, MD
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
UCSF
Advance Specialty
Radiology
Interests/Hobbies
Learning new languages, graphic design, trying new restaurants, pilates, reading.

Andrew Gomez, MD
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Medical School
UCSF
Advance Specialty
Radiology
Interests/Hobbies
Soccer, rock-climbing, MMA, chess, video games, movies, and anime.

Adarsh Kadoor, MD
Hometown
Fremont, CA
Medical School
UCSD
Advance Specialty
Anesthesiology
Interests/Hobbies
Playing basketball, watching sports (Lakers/49ers/Giants), chess, traveling, hiking, trying out new food, hanging out with other people's dogs until I get my own, spending time with family and friends.

Alexander Kim, MD
Hometown
Diamond Bar, CA
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University
Advance Specialty
Anesthesiology
Interests/Hobbies
Cycling, food, video games, mechanical keyboards.

Kabungo Mulumba, MD
Hometown
Maamba, Zambia
Medical School
Stanford
Advance Specialty
Anesthesiology
Interests/Hobbies
Tennis, soccer, hiking, skiing, watching movies, watching basketball, squash, and golfing.

Kevin Xu, MD
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Medical School
UCLA
Advance Specialty
Anesthesiology
Interests/Hobbies
Surfing, snowboarding, camping. Iceland is my favorite country I've traveled to.

Teekz Yenpasook, DO
Hometown
Oakland, CA
Medical School
Touro University COM
Advance Specialty
Dermatology
Interests/Hobbies
National Student Doctor of the Year, Cancer Fighter and Survivor, Proud Bay Area Native. DEI Initiatives, Health Advocacy for Communities of Color, Skin of Color, Skin of Sexual and Gender Minorities. Evidence-Based Skin Healthcare and Tips @DrWordofTeekz

Sokena Zaidi, MD
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
University of Arizona COM Phoenix
Advance Specialty
Neurology
Interests/Hobbies
Hiking, Netflix, drinking boba and hanging out with my cat, Zuko. The most beautiful place I have ever visited is Sedona, Arizona.
PGY-2
Categorical

Maria Louise Avenido, MD
Hometown
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Medical School
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Interests/Hobbies
Swimming, yoga, and traveling

Rizvan Azimzade, MD
Hometown
Baku
Medical School
Tbilisi State Medical University
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Interests/Hobbies
Storytelling and history

Dana Ben-Tzur, MD
Hometown
Sunnyvale, CA
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

Mariam Beshai, MB ChB
Hometown
Assuit
Medical School
Assuit University Medical School
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Interests/Hobbies
Reading, listening to music and traveling

Sindhu Chadalawada, MBBS
Hometown
Superior, CO
Medical School
NRI Medical College
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Interests/Hobbies
Traveling, hiking, painting, waiting stand up comedy, ping pong, basketball, and drinking excessive amounts of coffee
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Katherine Farley, DO
Hometown
Tustin, CA
Medical School
Touro University - California
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Interests/Hobbies
Cooking, baking and any outdoor activity with my dog!
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Ahmed Garieballa, MBBS
Hometown
Khartoum
Medical School
University of Khartoum
Interests/Hobbies
Basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, offroading and agriculture

Harpreet Kaur, MD
Hometown
Turlock, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
Gardening, watching football, cooking and reading
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Euna Kim, DO, MA
Hometown
Sunnyvale, CA
Medical School
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Interests/Hobbies
Reading and eating

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

Tochi Nwaneri Nwosu, MD
Hometown
West Covina, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
NBA/Basketball, photography and videography
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James Pasalo, DO
Hometown
Chicago, IL
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

Sara Razaqi, MD
Hometown
Dublin, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
Interior design, movies, cycling and spending time with family and friends

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

Leslie Wu, MD
Hometown
Taiwan and Bay Area
Medical School
University of California, Davis
Interests/Hobbies
Reading, knitting, hiking, camping and wine
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Primary Care

Bertha Anku, MB ChB
Hometown
Accra, Ghana, West Africa
Medical School
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Interests/Hobbies
Piano, Hiking, and cooking

Yasmin Bains, DO
Hometown
Bay Area and Daressalaam, Tanzania
Medical School
Touro University - California
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Interests/Hobbies
Cooking, traveling and nature

Omair Syed, MD, MPH
Hometown
Walnut, CA
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

Seepaj Dhaliwal, MD
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Medical School
Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara
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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
PGY-3
Categorical

Patricia Anne Atal, MD
Hometown
Bulacan, 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

Rahaf Baker, MD
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
University of Washington
Interests/Hobbies
Volleyball, baking, and reading.

Ghita Bouzarif, MD
Hometown
Long Beach, CA
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.

Toby Bradford, MD
Hometown
Sacramento, CA
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.

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

Julie Ding, DO
Hometown
Pleasanton, CA
Medical School
Touro University - California
Interests/Hobbies
Biking, brunch, noodles, traveling, sci-fi, reading & writing, board games, dogs, guinea pigs

Nirmita Doshi, MD
Hometown
New Hyde Park, NY
Medical School
Boston University
Interests/Hobbies
Dancing, cooking, yoga, hiking

Laura (Camille) Jones, MD
Hometown
Moraga, CA
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

Jack Luo, MD
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Medical School
Frank H. Netter Medical School
Interests/Hobbies
Basketball, Traveling, Finance, Cooking, Reading

Leila Oueini, MD
Hometown
Fresno, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
Hiking, Reading, Traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family

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

Ajeet Singh, MD
Hometown
Clive, IA
Medical School
Loyola Stritch
Interests/Hobbies
Muay Thai, music design, animated media, and health policy

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

Eduardo Guillen, MD
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
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.

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

Gurpreet Kaur, DO
Hometown
Livingston, CA
Medical School
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk
Interests/Hobbies
Traveling, hiking, drawing and spending time with family

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

Kevin Smith, MD
Hometown
Accokeek, MD
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

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