Current Residents

PGY5

Marnie Abeshouse, MD

Born and bred New Yorker with a passion for pizza and ice cream, specifically mint chocolate chip. When I’m not in the hospital, you can find me hanging with friends and family, lounging by a pool, or attempting a New York times crossword puzzle. Fun Fact: I spent two years on a trading floor in finance before deciding on medicine when I realized I couldn’t wait to trade in my slacks for scrubs.

Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical Collage at Thomas Jefferson University
Favorite Activity in the city: US open, walks in Central Park, Diner brunches
Specialty Interest: Undecided

PGY5

Yamira Bell, MD, MPH

Eldest of 4, social justice enthusiast, recovering college athlete

Education: University of Pittsburgh
Favorite Activity in the City: Attempting to workout, listening to podcasts on pop culture and race theory, and exploring the local visual arts scene
Specialty Interest: Trauma Surgery

PGY5

Dylan Cuva, MD

From NJ originally. I have one plump orange cat and a wild dog. I enjoy eating pasta, playing/watching soccer, traveling, playing video games, and reading, cycling.

Education: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Favorite Activity in the City: Cycling up to Bear Mountain
Specialty Interest: MIS

PGY5

Callie Horn, MD

Grew up in Virginia but now s/p 10 years & 7 different apartments in NYC. Loves public gardens, NYCB, citibike, moules frites, coresidents’ pets (ie Lola, Fred), sample sales, pastries and ferry rides to the rockaways

Education: New York Medical College
Favorite Activity in the City: Dining out
Specialty Interest: undecided

PGY5

Nazanin “Naz” Khajoueinejad, MD

Originally from Iran. Spend my off days being dragged around the park by my dog, Lola.

Education: New York Medical College
Favorite Activity in the City: Running, reading, or off-leash in the Central Park; theater/live performances; hosting dinner parties; Rockaway beach and hiking in Hudson valley
Specialty Interest: Surg onc/Endocrine surgery

PGY5

Maureen “Mackie” McGill, MD, MPH

Known to friends, colleagues, and some attendings as "Mackie." Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Educated in Boston. Former competitive ballroom dancer, happy to help co-residents with wedding dance choreography.

Education: Tufts University School of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Plays/musicals/shows now that they're back
Specialty Interest: Trauma/Critical Care

PGY5

Bryan Myers, MD

Ohio native. Served in the Army for a while. Returned to Ohio for medical school. Enjoy running, game nights, trivia and visiting all 59 National Parks.

Education: Wright State University School of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Sampling coffee shops and bakeries
Specialty Interest: Transplant Surgery

PGY5

Hannah Naughton, MD

Former cherry sorter from Yakima, WA. Enjoys golfing, dancing (not well), and listening to Earth Wind and Fire ("do you remembah")

Education: University of Washington School of Washington
Favorite Activity in the City: picnics in the park, discovering new plant shops, and hunting for the best breakfast sandwiches
Specialty Interest: Undecided

PGY5

Christian Renz, MD

Sports Enthusiast

Education: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Going to Mets games
Specialty Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery

PGY5

Julia Torabi, MD

Former Bostonian with a brief stint in Germany. I enjoy running, hiking, video games, skateboarding and reading science fiction. 

Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Going to a concert
Specialty Interest: Transplant Surgery

PGY5

Stephen Trinidad, MD

Spent my childhood in Mali as the son of Christian missionaries. Now a husband, father, and doctor in NYC who loves people, loves to travel and hopes to spend a career in medical missions.

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Favorite Activity in the City: Playing with my son, walks in central park, amazing food.
Specialty Interest: Pediatric & Global Surgery

PGY5

Yun Hwa Walter Wang, MD

Loves basketball, staying active, traveling, trying new foods, and finding random groupon deals.

Education: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Favorite Activity in the City: Biking around the city and discovering new spots
Specialty Interest: Colorectal / Global Surgery

PGY4

Rosanna Cheng He, MD

PGY4

Marine Coste, MD

French, avid skier, cheese lover 

Education: Northwestern University (undergraduate), SUNY Downstate (medical school)
Favorite activity in the city: discovering the newest speakeasy, walking around Prospect Park
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery 

A third culture kid. Born and raised in Venezuela, moved to China for a couple of years before moving to Miami. Went out west to Southern California for college, moved to NYC for medical school and decided to stay for residency. I love working out, dancing, eating, and spending time with friends and family. 

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 
Favorite Activity in the City: Social dancing (bachata, salsa, west coast swing); going to dance performances, musicals, and plays; and trying out new restaurants  
Specialty Interest: Undecided

PGY4

Hans Max Huber, MD

PGY4

Saran Kunaprayoon, MD

Originally from Somerville, MA. Enjoys hiking, skiing, and guitar.

Education: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Favorite Activity in the City: Running in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

Ex-serious cuber, Musician, Soccer and Ping Pong enthusiast

Education: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Trying new restaurants, biking in the city
Specialty interest: MIS/Colorectal

PGY4

Schneider Rancy, MD

PGY4

Haritha Reddy, MD

First-generation, son of Haitian immigrants, South Florida transplant, advocate for healthcare access equity, supporter of intersectionality, writer and poet

Education: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Favorite Activity in the City: Museums, theater-going, poetry lounges/cafes, bookshops, trying different food spots, upstate hiking
Specialty Interests: CT, Plastics/Hand, Trauma, MIS

India-born Jersey girl with some Philly roots. Catch me watching the newest psychological/mystery thrillers and horror movies, but my iTunes library is stuck in the 90’s.

Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Favorite Activity in the City: creating dance videos, photographing friends, and finding the best bubble tea joint
Specialty Interest: Breast Surgical Oncology

PGY4

Joseph K. Sullivan, MD

PGY4

Shawn Tsutsui, MD

Born and raised in New York. Youngest of 3 brothers. Fordham alum.

Education: New York Medical College
Favorite Activity in the City: Rangers game at The Garden or a Mets game at Citi Field
Specialty Interest: Undecided

New York area native. Graduated from Brown with an Applied Math degree.

Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Cycling, specialty coffee shops, museums
Specialty Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery

PGY4

Hanna Williams, MD

PGY4

Allen Yu, MD, PhD

Northern California native but prefers colder weather. Obtained PhD through fishing, volleyball, photography, and occasionally doing lab work. Desperately holds onto outdated technology such as 35mm film, hardcover textbooks, and manual transmissions. Pretends he's an engineer with "the knack."

Education: Stony Brook University/Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (MD/PhD)
Favorite Activity in the City: Broadway shows, the Met, exploring new neighborhoods
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

Research

Alexandra Agathis, MD

Research

Pamela Emengo, MD

Grew up in a large Greek family (Opa!) in New Jersey. One of six kids. Former D1 field hockey player, converted spin class enthusiast. Avid concert-goer and Spotify playlist curator.

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Favorite Activity in the City: Exploring new restaurants and the same pizzerias
Specialty Interest: Bariatric Surgery, Breast Oncology

First Generation Immigrant, Yankee Fan, and Public Health Advocate

Education: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Favorite Activity in the City: Anything Food Related
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery

RESEARCH

Alex Huang, MD

RESEARCH

Anastasia Kahan, MD

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Education: Rutgers University, Weill Cornell Medical College
Favorite Activity in the City: exploring new restaurants and food, running in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery

Originally from Vermont, predictably an outdoor enthusiast, never met a cheese I didn't love. 

Education: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Favorite Activity in the City: hanging with my dog Maple, a good day in central park, live music
Specialty Interest: undecided

RESEARCH

Mary Kim, MD

Research

Tony Lum, MD

First generation immigrant, pianist, lego builder

Education: Cornell University, Baylor College of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Visiting coffee shops and old book stores
Specialty Interests: pediatric surgery, surgical oncology

NYC transplant raised in SW Louisiana. Interests include anything sports or outdoor related, wines/whiskeys, and rap music. Catch me at your local Chick-Fil-A or Halal cart

Education: LSUHSC New Orleans
Favorite Activity in the City: anything spontaneous
Specialty Interest: Pediatric surgery

Research

Nina Mirabadi, MD

Eziwoma “Ezi” Odiri Alibo, MD

Fresh off the boat Nigerian immigrant, with family living in 4 of the 7 continents. Enjoys solitary activities like reading and listening to podcasts. Anime aficionado and Marvel enthusiast, can usually be engaged in deep conversation about the MCU and related works.

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Favorite Activity in the City: Seeing Broadway shows, dance performances, and plays with her sister. Otherwise slowly making her way through different Japanese food spots

Specialty Interest: Surgical oncology, HPB, maybe trauma

MacAlistair “Mac” Colquhoun, MD

Yasmeen Dhindsa, MD

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Lee Dillon, MD

Olivia Katz, MD

Caroline Kim-Kiselak, MD

Born at Mount Sinai and grew up in NYC. Obsessed with dogs and interested in improving access to surgical care in the local community. 

Education: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Favorite Activity in the City: Playing frisbee in Central Park with my dog, Peanut

Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery

Southern Californian native, travel and outdoor enthusiast, amateur birder.

Education: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Favorite Activity in the City: Eating out, the Met, walking fast, Central Park

Specialty: Surgical Oncology

Taylor Kline, MD

Andrea Lifrieri, MD

Born and raised in Philly, but spent the last 9 years in Los Angeles. So excited to return to the east coast! When I’m not cooking for my friends or at yoga class, you can find me spending too many hours on my Nintendo Switch

Education: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Favorite Activity in the City: Trying new restaurants, searching endlessly for open tennis courts, visiting museums 

Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care

New York native who comes from the Italian version of Toula's family from the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Spoken word poet, coffee enthusiast and lover of all things outdoors, especially hiking and running! 

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 

Favorite Activity in the City: exploring different neighborhoods / cuisines, running / biking along the West Side Highway

Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncology

Lee Schmidt, MD

Catherine Yip, MD

Born and raised in the Southeast - jumped from Mississippi, to Nashville for undergrad at Vanderbilt, to Durham for medical school at Duke, before arriving here in NYC with my partner and being forced to buy a real winter coat for the first time in my life. I like to think I have great music and podcast recommendations. Will use any excuse to show you pictures of my dog.

Education: Duke University School of Medicine

Favorite Activity in the City: Running in Central Park, going to shows, consuming as many bagels & as much coffee as my body will tolerate

Specialty Interest: Trauma & Critical Care surgery

I've been slowly moving up the east coast since college from Florida to Durham, NC, to Baltimore, MD, and now New York. Courtesy of going to college at Duke, I am a huge basketball fan and can be found watching every Duke game possible. Aside from basketball, I love dancing salsa and bachata, food, and climbing

Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 

Favorite Activity in the City: Exploring new foods and visiting my brother

Specialty Interest: Pediatric surgery but still very much exploring

Can “Lulu” Cao

Sarah Cao, MD

Though born in China, grew up mostly in a small town in Florida before heading up north for college and medical school. I never expected to be in a big city so naturally I ended up in NYC for residency. Jokes aside, I'm incredibly excited for the new experiences, especially the food and the cultural diversity. Outside of the hospital, I'm a huge fan of board games/video games and love playing with dogs

Education: Alpert Medical School at Brown University

Favorite activity in the city: Trying new food, Visiting museums, Window shopping

Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

Steve Char, MD

Tina Doan, MD

Jessica Hoffen, MD

Anna Hoover, MD

I'm originally from the Chicago suburbs and worked briefly in children's health policy before heading to medical school in Rhode Island. I'm passionate about health policy, advocacy, and population health. In my spare time you'll catch me tending to my plants, sampling local bakeries, and attempting my next DIY project.

Education: Northwestern University; MD-ScM: Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Favorite Activity in the City:  I'm looking forward to exploring every nook of Central Park with my husband and our dog Sadie, and to trying out all the bakeries I can find!

Specialty Interest: Currently interested in pediatric surgery and trauma surgery, but keeping an open mind!

Winston Jiang, MD

Clark Pitcher, MD

Born and raised in Michigan, and went to the University of Michigan for undergrad. Spent two gap years in NYC before medical school, and always knew I would return one day. In my free time, if I'm not watching Michigan football, I'll either be making a new recipe at home or trying a new restaurant in the city

Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Favorite activity in the city: Trying new restaurants, exploring different neighborhoods and hanging out in central park 

Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

Michelle Shu

Carolyn Vanek, MD

Born and raised in California, but excited to be on a new coast! Love baking, cooking, dancing, hiking, climbing, and plants

Education: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Favorite Activity in the City: Jazz bars, comedy shows, Brooklyn breweries, trying new restaurants, strolling through Central Park

Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Pennsylvania native where I worked as an EMT prior to going to medical school in Texas. During my off time you can catch me watching vintage movies, obtaining large quantities of kombucha, tending to my beloved house plants, and telling people how much I love my ebike.

Education: Baylor College of Medicine

Favorite Activity in the City: Discovering new bike lanes and ice cream shops

Specialty Interest: Global Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care

George Youssef, MD

Grew up in Chicago. Likes evening workouts, pickup soccer, reading, and discovering music

Education: Tufts University School of Medicine

Favorite Activity in the City: People Watching on the subway

Specialty Interest: Undecided

Born at Mount Sinai Hospital and have been in New York for High School, Undergrad and Medical School. I love getting excited about new activities, whether it's signing up to run a half-marathon, trying to cook something adventurous, or signing up to be a balloon holder in the Macy’s Day Parade.

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Favorite activity in the city: Walking long distances across Manhattan and stopping to look at every dog, entering Broadway lotteries to win tickets, trying to find the best Mediterranean food
Specialty Interest: Undecided

Philadelphia native who spent the last 9 years in New Hampshire. Love all things active - swimming, running, skiing, pickleball. Passionate about coffee and Philly sports teams.

Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Favorite activity in the city: Exploring new restaurants, running in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Surgical oncology, endocrine surgery

Raised in a small town in New Hampshire. I enjoy being outside, especially running, hiking, or snowboarding.

Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Favorite activity in the city: Runs (walks) in Central Park, trying new restaurants, exploring neighborhoods
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Trauma/Critical Care

I was born and raised on the east coast of Puerto Rico before moving to Orlando, Florida in high school. Outside of the hospital, you can find me exploring the many fitness classes NYC has to offer or hunting for the best Thai restaurant. 

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Favorite activity in the city: Theater/Concerts and eating out.
Specialty Interest: Global Surgery, Trauma/ Critical Care, Thoracic Surgery

Chilean from the backwoods of Maine. When not in the hospital, I’m in the kitchen perfecting a recipe or traveling with my wife.

Education:Stanford University School of Medicine.
Favorite activity in the city: Discovering new restaurants and live music
Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

Born in New York but raised in Atlanta, Georgia. A former gymnast who now loves golfing, running, and trying new restaurants. 

Education: Morehouse School of Medicine
Favorite activity in the city: Strolling through Central Park
Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

Other than college in MA, I’ve lived entirely in New York. I love the outdoors (especially the Adirondacks and the beach), working out, reading, logic puzzles, and baking. 

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Favorite activity in the city: going to the Museum of Natural History, Broadway shows, and eating out
Specialty Interest: Undecided

Born and raised in Southwest Florida, fell in love with the Northeast in college, then moved back south for med school. Beyond excited to be back in the Northeast and to be living in NYC for the first time! Former college/pro cheerleader, huge hockey enthusiast (go Canes, sorry Rangers fans!), and lover of all things pink!

Education: Duke University School of Medicine
Favorite activity in the city: running through Central Park, shopping sample sales
Specialty Interest: surgical oncology, breast surgery

I grew up on a lake in Old Town, Maine and I love spending time outdoors. I spent a gap year farming in southeast Australia and I'm always trying to stay involved with local agriculture. I love to knit, swim in lakes, bike ride, and bake.

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Favorite activity in the city: Exploring botanical gardens
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology and Palliative Care

Originally from West Virginia.  Spent time in Philadelphia for college, then Boston for my gap years and New Hampshire for medical school. I am excited to get back to living in a city! Enjoy spending time outside, cooking, and baking sourdough bread. 

Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Favorite activity in the city: Trying new restaurants and spending time in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

Originally from Chicago but have lived in a variety of cities across the country, including LA, San Francisco, and Boston. I'm so excited to live in NYC now! I love coffee and used to be a barista back in college, and I am an avid runner.

Education: Boston University School of Medicine
Favorite activity in the city: Trying new restaurants and coffee shops, enjoying long runs in Central Park, and visiting the Met
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

Missourian heading to NYC. Lover of dogs, music, ballet, yoga, meditation, and hiking.

Education:Washington University in St. Louis
Favorite activity in the city: Looking forward to Broadway, live music, art museums, and Central Park
Specialty Interest: Undecided