Current Housestaff
PGY-1
Categorical
Reba Aldaire, MD
Hometown
Midland, MI
Medical School
Oakland University William Beaumont
Interests/Hobbies
Creative activities like sketching, collaging, and painting. Trying new things in general, most recently ceramics and chess. Rock climbing, road trips, and karaoke with friends.
Bisu Asmerom, MD
Hometown
Seattle, WA
Medical School
University of Washington
Interests/Hobbies
Baking, hiking, spending time with family & friends.
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Austin Bacon, MD
Hometown
Silver Spring, MD
Medical School
Georgetown University
Interests/Hobbies
Honestly I love to stay in as much as I love to go out. When I'm not at home cooking a new recipe or watching football, I'm out dancing salsa, working out or trying a new bar or restaurant! I really enjoy exploring the city and finding new fun things to do with my friends too.​​​​​​
Joanne Bae, MD
Hometown
Graham, WA
Medical School
Washington State University
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy cooking, hiking, traveling, tennis, reading and crocheting.
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Wenjie Fan, MD
Hometown
​Shanghai/Hercules, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
Cycling, snowboarding, hiking, discovering new and old music, playing story-rich video games. Also a car enthusiast - I do my own maintenance and modifications and attended the Shanghai F1 Grand Prix in 2024.
Precious Godspower, MD
Hometown
Pittsburg, CA
Medical School
​American University of Antigua
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy watching movies, traveling, exploring new places, spending quality time with friends and family, listening to music, and participating in community and social activities. I value maintaining a positive work–life balance and building meaningful connections with others.
Guilda Hernandez, MD
Hometown
Oakland, CA
Medical School
University of California, Los Angeles
Interests/Hobbies
Running and hiking.
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Elyssa Kleiner, MD
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago
Interests/Hobbies
I love being active and doing things outdoors! I really enjoy hiking, pickleball, soccer, reading, exploring restaurants, and spending time with friends/family.​
Hannah Lee, MD
Hometown
Modesto, CA
Medical School
Saint Louis University
Interests/Hobbies
Tennis, reading, running, taking an incessant number of walks, exploring new places, listening to podcasts, NYT games, finding another good beer :)
Pia Misra, DO
Hometown
Roseville, CA
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
painting, fitness, traveling, cooking, baking.
Ajay Naik, MD
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
I greatly enjoy traveling, cooking/grilling, board games, video games, and am a firm believer of brunch over dinner!
Ameshah Prabaharan, DO
Hometown
Sacramento, CA
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy exploring new coffee shops, playing games with friends/family, fostering dogs, and crafting. I also love catching a good sunset whenever I can!
Ida Ramezani, DO
Hometown
Mission Viejo, CA
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
I love hosting dinner parties, finding new coffee spots, collecting tiny cups, exploring new places with friends, farmers markets, puzzles, traveling, and watching F1 racing.
Jasleena Sahni, MD
Hometown
Fremont, CA
Medical School
University of California, Davis
Interests/Hobbies
Outside of work, I enjoy true crime shows, interior decorating, and bringing people together by hosting gatherings for friends and family!
Tiffany Tsui, DO
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies
Rock climbing, running, doing pilates, perfecting my matcha recipe, thrifting, camping and hiking in National Parks, collecting vinyls and spending time with my friends and cat, Millie.
Garbo Gan, DO
Hometown
Queenstown, Singapore
Medical School
New York Institute of Technology College
Interests/Hobbies
Hiking, cooking, gardening.
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James Garcia, DO
Hometown
Upland, CA
Medical School
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/Hobbies
I love spending time with my family, friends and my Shihtzu, exploring different cuisines in the area, playing video games and board games (down for Catan anytime!), cooking Filipino food and playing basketball.
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Sanika Joshi, DO
Hometown
Cupertino, CA
Medical School
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy exploring new coffee shops, traveling to new places, plant-based baking, and spending time with my mini goldendoodle Chiku and loved ones.
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Michael Pham, MD
Hometown
Silver Spring, MD
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Interests/Hobbies
I am trying to grow my own food because one day I hope to have my own food forest. I Enjoy spending quality time with friends and family playing board games. Always searching for the best fried chicken hole in the walls.
Hetvee Vaghela, MD
Hometown
Ahmedabad, India / San Jose, CA
Medical School
Government Medical College, Rajkot, India
Interests/Hobbies
Hiking, traveling, and exploring cultures. Playing ping-pong and dancing. I lose track of time experimenting with art, and I never abandon a good movie or story. I’m always on the lookout for the perfect bakery!
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Andrea Bejar, MD
Hometown
Daly City, CA
Medical School
Northwestern University
Interests/Hobbies
Double Bass, Crochet, Chess.
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Liam Hultin, MD
Hometown
Shaker Heights, OH
Medical School
University of California, San Francisco
Interests/Hobbies
I love rugby, improv piano, hiking, and baking. I'm also an aspirational runner.
Colton Kray, MD
Hometown
Tacoma, WA
Medical School
University of Washington
Interests/Hobbies
I'm a big time fisherman, anything from deep-sea to small streams and lakes. I also love boarding, you can find me on the surf and the mountain. If I'm up in the mountains, I'll be rock climbing a new crag. My new thing though is flying small aircraft, with a goal of exploring remote areas only accessible by plane.
Gabrielle Li, MD
Hometown
Herndon, VA
Medical School
University of Virginia
Interests/Hobbies
Cello, piano, guitar, “mouth trumpet", karaoke and board game nights, bouldering, tennis, hiking, and cafe-hopping.
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Akash Pathak, MD
Hometown
Folsom, CA
Medical School
California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies
Running, hiking, basketball, tennis, traveling.
Brooke Stephanian, MD
Hometown
Terre Haute, IN
Medical School
Indiana University
Interests/Hobbies
I'm an avid skier, private pilot, adventurer, jewelry maker/metalsmith, and chef!
Bita Tristani-Firouzi, MD
Hometown
Salt Lake City, UT
Medical School
University of Utah
Interests/Hobbies
Rock climbing, hiking/camping/kayaking, indoor spin cycling, trying cute cafes (huge matcha fan) karaoke, and k-dramas!
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David Wei, DO
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
I love playing basketball and managing my fantasy football team! I’m a big fan of Bay Area and New England sports, including the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots. I enjoy singing karaoke, watching Broadway musicals, and experimenting in the kitchen by trying out new recipes for both cooking and baking.
Jimmy Wen, MD
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Medical School
California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies
Reading fantasy/science fiction novels, video games, anime, playing basketball, powerlifting, cooking (Chinese/Japanese dishes), baking, hiking/sightseeing, raising parakeets, movie nights, mahjong.
Avery Wooten, MD
Hometown
Palo Alto, CA
Medical School
University of California, San Francisco
Interests/Hobbies
I love volleyball, games (board, card, video!), learning dance choreography, reading fantasy novels, and reality TV watch parties!!!
PGY-2
Categorical
René Caro-Ibarra, MD
Hometown
Mount Vernon, WA
Medical School
University of Washington
Interests/Hobbies
I’m passionate about soccer. I also enjoy early-morning workouts, running, jazz music (as a former clarinet and saxophone player), and graphic design. I find joy in mentoring first-generation students and giving back to underserved communities, especially through health education and advocacy.
Kaddie Chen, MD
Hometown
​Castro Valley, CA
Medical School
Albany Medical College
Interests/Hobbies
​Cooking, traveling, watching dramas, skiing, swimming, and Chinese calligraphy!
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Chun Yin Chow, MD
Hometown
Alameda, CA
Medical School
CUSM
Interests/Hobbies
My family runs a coffee shop in the bay, and I enjoy video games in my free time. I’m currently playing Civilization VII.
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Maria Emilia Espinoza Miranda, MD
Hometown
​Cuenca, Ecuador
Medical School
University of Cuenca
Interests/Hobbies
I absolutely love exploring new restaurants and discovering different types of food just not the spicy ones! There's something exciting about trying new flavors and experiencing different cuisines. I enjoy spending time with my family, whether it's sharing a meal or going for long, refreshing walks. Mornings are my favorite!! I love waking up while it's still dark, when the world feels calm and peaceful. It’s the perfect time to clear my mind and start my day strong at the gym.
Tyler Houck, MD
Hometown
Diamond Bar, CA
Medical School
California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies
​I love to cook and the place where I am the happiest is my kitchen. I also enjoy urban walking and exploring public infrastructure like the more than 600 public staircases built into the hills of San Francisco. My ideal day off from work would be exploring a new city on foot, espresso in hand, popping in and out of kitchen supply shops and farmers' markets.
Stephen Lai, MD
Hometown
Saratoga, CA
Medical School
California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies
​Board games.
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Alexandria Luong, MD
Hometown
Sacramento, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
I love cooking and baking, singing at karaoke, fashion, and cuddling with my pup! I enjoy chilling at home, watching mukbangs and food travel vlogs, weightlifting and going on silly adventures with my friends.
Pablo Morejón, MD
Hometown
Quito, Ecuador
Medical School
​Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Interests/Hobbies
I love playing guitar, tennis, running, brewing coffee, dogs, meditation and board games!
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Nancy Nguyen, DO
Hometown
​Oakland, CA
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies
I love to hang out with my friends for food, coffee, and yap sessions. My favorite activities are hiking, lagree, and skiing. I also enjoy watching plenty of TV shows and movies!
Connie Okon MD
Hometown
​Houston, TX
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
​Learning about different cultures and religions, being an amateur movie critic, and being a couch potato with my two pups.
Amanda Olivas, DO
Hometown
Chula Vista, CA
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
​I enjoy traveling, trying new foods, cooking, and playing board games. During baseball season, you'll catch me watching or attending MLB games!
Rachel Patrick, MD
Hometown
Flint, MI
Medical School
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Interests/Hobbies
​Running marathons and half marathons, traveling to new places, experiencing new cultures and cuisines, spoiling my two kitties, and laughing til I cry with my husband!
Emerson Rustand, MD
Hometown
Chattanooga, TN
Medical School
St. George University
Interests/Hobbies
Family adventures, book binding, reading, home projects, drinking a "damn fine cup of coffee".
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Jesca Snedaker, MD
Hometown
Mason, OH
Medical School
St. George University
Interests/Hobbies
​Traveling (both air and road), Visiting National Parks, Reading (especially autobiographies), Board games, Theater, Comedy clubs, Hiking, Long-distance running.
Nejma Wais, DO
Hometown
Brentwood/Oakland, CA
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies
trying new cafe’s and bakeries, traveling, hiking (especially in the redwoods), perfecting my matcha recipe, reading, quality time with family and friends.
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Mikeia Green, MD
Hometown
Oakland/Fresno, CA
Medical School
University of California, Davis SOM
Interests/Hobbies
Thai food enthusiast. Interests in beauty and skincare, true crime documentaries, traveling, concerts, live music, The Sims, and all things Disney.
Khanh-Hoa Nguyen, DO
Hometown
​Ho Chi Minh City/Los Angeles, CA
Medical School
​Kansas City University
Interests/Hobbies
cooking and eating :) , K-pop, travel, indoor climbing, skiing.
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Matias Perez, MD
Hometown
Bogota, Colombia
Medical School
​Universidad del Rosario
Interests/Hobbies
​Soccer, tennis, traveling and video games especially FIFA.
Kayla Senger, DO
Hometown
​Port Saint Lucie, FL
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
​I love hiking, karaoke, writing poetry, playing guitar, and reading!
Lily Trytten, MD
Hometown
​Monterey, CA
Medical School
St. George’s University
Interests/Hobbies
​Cooking (especially soup), tennis, puzzles, quality time with friends, reading and walks to little free libraries! Cooking (especially soup), tennis, puzzles, quality time with friends, reading and walks to little free libraries!
PGY-3
Categorical
Miriam Atteya, MD
Hometown
Myrtle Beach, SC
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Interests/Hobbies
Going on nature walks, playing ping-pong, and sometimes enjoying quiet time with a hot cup of coffee!
Maria Allan Bala, MD
Hometown
American Canyon, CA
Medical School
University of Arizona, College of Medicine- Phoenix
Interests/Hobbies
I love traveling and eating good food, and most recently lived out my k-drama dreams in South Korea! I also practice martial arts and have trained in different styles including Muy Thai, eskrima, MMA, and Krav Maga. I most recently picked up salsa dancing and enjoy improvising new moves to various Latin styles and rhythms. I'm also a pretty big homebody and enjoy curling up in bed with a good book.
Jackson Barnett, MD
Hometown
Oakland, CA
Medical School
University of San Francisco
Interests/Hobbies
Challenging myself to cook new cuisines, hiking the many hidden-gem Bay Area trails, and playing Brazilian nylon-string guitar.
JG Bradner, MD
Hometown
Memphis, TN
Medical School
Oregon Health & Science University
Interests/Hobbies
Gaming, watching anime, tending to houseplants, frogkeeping, arts and crafts, cuddling with my girl cats Arthur and Elliot
Alexander Chiang, MD
Hometown
Saratoga/Davis, CA
Medical School
California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies
Hello! I love sports and the outdoors, and usually enjoy volleyball and rock climbing. Food, anime, cats (I have two), music, and board games are quite lovely as well.
Jordan Edwards, MD, MPH
Hometown
Tampa, FL
Medical School
CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program
Interests/Hobbies
Traveling, meditation, watching European football, going to the beach, discovering new music
Ahmed Elattma, MD
Hometown
Foster City, CA
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies
Playing Basketball and Soccer, Hiking/finding new trails, exploring new places and trying new restaurants, enjoying the beach on a summer's day or a comfort of a hot drink on winter night.
Joann Kao, DO
Hometown
Taipei, Taiwan
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
Crocheting, exploring new restaurants and boba shops with friends, solo-traveling, singing along to Taylor Swift while driving.
Paul Kim, MD
Hometown
Seoul, South Korea
Medical School
Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies
Enjoying quality time with family and friends, exploring new destinations, engaging in CrossFit workouts, participating in soccer matches, and following mixed martial arts competitions
Stanley Kong, MD
Hometown
Perth, Australia
Medical School
California Northstate University
Interests/Hobbies
Love a great time indoors playing games, watching tv, cooking and playing music. But also love a great time out hiking, working out and going to concerts.
Janan Lim, DO
Hometown
Piedmont, CA
Medical School
Kansas City University
Interests/Hobbies
Motorsports, Formula 1, Personal Finance, Credit Card Churning, Video Games, and Pho - a lot of it
Malia Omale, MD
Hometown
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies
I enjoy playing indie and folk music on my guitar and collecting 1920s-1960s vinyl jazz records. I also love outdoor activities like soccer and biking. I like to travel (flights and road trips) and explore different cities and cuisines. One of my most memorable trips so far was backpacking with my best friend across Paris, Amsterdam and London with an unexpected detour through Antwerp, Belgium.
Caitlin Smith, DO
Hometown
Martinez, CA
Medical School
Touro University California
Interests/Hobbies
I love hiking and being outdoors, camping, yoga, and reading fantasy books!
Andy Thai, MD
Hometown
Fremont, CA
Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Interests/Hobbies
Traveling, HIIT workouts, basketball, piano, playing with my family's 3 pekingese dogs, watching the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies play, enjoying good food, and cooking Vietnamese food.
Daniel Tsai, MD
Hometown
Rowland Heights, CA
Medical School
University of California, Riverside
Interests/Hobbies
Cooking, coffee/tea, photography, basketball, swimming, and rockclimbing.
Shakthi Visagan, MD
Hometown
Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies
I'm pretty obsessive about movies and good stories. In my free time, I curate esoteric and fringe art, which just means I overwhelm my friends with memes and short videos from the internet. I'm passionate about computers and how we can make them our friends : )
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Anna Kurzrock, MD
Hometown
Burlingame, CA
Medical School
Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
Interests/Hobbies
Hiking, running, yoga, skiing, reading novels, finding new music, and being with my friends and family.
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Niecholle Roco, MD
Hometown
Alameda, CA
Medical School
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Interests/Hobbies
Niecholle is Bay Area Manileña who enjoys dancing, live music, and learning new languages. In her spare time she explores art galleries, skates, and goes on urban hikes in San Francisco and Oakland. With the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California, she helps organize medical missions to the Philippines annually.
Eamon Vandaei, MD
Hometown
San Jose, CA
Medical School
St. George's University
Interests/Hobbies
​Live music, watching movies, attempting to rock climb, taking photographs simply as an excuse to go on hikes and travel, and making time to see my friends and family.
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Dianne Villacampa, MD
Hometown
Manila, Philippines
Medical School
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Interests/Hobbies
​I am a serial hobbyist, I dabble in various arts & crafts activities. I love sketching, sculpting earrings from polymer clay, and teaching myself how to paint. I also love going to thrift shops and flea markets, hunting for vintage dolls! During weekends, I love going for a hike or nature walk with my husband.
Jacob Ybanez, MD
Hometown
Manila, Philippines
Medical School
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Interests/Hobbies
Cooking, hiking, anime, video games, spending time with my wife, dogs and cats (but my allergies say otherwise)