Residents

Kendra Campbell, M.D.
Hometown: Preston, United Kingdom
Undergraduate: University of Bath, United Kingdom
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, traveling, swimming, reading, art and drawing
Gabriel Campion, M.D.
Hometown: New York, New York
Undergraduate: United States Naval Academy, Annapolis
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Softball, small boat sailing and fitness
Robert Carey, M.D., M.S.
Hometown: Chicago, Il
Undergraduate: Duke University
Graduate: Medical Sciences, Boston University
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Skiing, mountaineering, violin, guitar, travel, Reading an basketball
Cindy Chang, M.D.
Hometown: Republic of Panama
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Traveling, trekking, photography, music and arts
Jennifer Fang, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine
Hobbies: Baking, board games, origami, amigurumi, and exploring new restaurants
Lauren Fryling, M.D.
Hometown: San Mateo, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Hobbies: Volleyball, running, hiking and travel
Michael Ghermezi, M.D., M.S.
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Graduate: Clinical Nutrition, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, New York State American Branch
Hobbies: Photojournalism, cooking, cycling, surfing, hiking and my dog Oscar
Alexander Grohmann, M.D.
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Hobbies: SCUBA, snorkeling, mountain biking, travel, soccer, rock climbing, fish keeping and strategic gaming
Evan Laveman, M.D.
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine
Hobbies: Surfing, swimming, paddling, SCUBA diving, hiking, camping, backpacking, travel, cooking, dancing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ronald Luu, M.D.
Hometown: Fountain Valley, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Graduate: Public Health, University of California, Irvine
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine
Hobbies: Basketball, running, hiking, making and watching film,SCUBA diving and snowboarding
Brittney Mull, M.D., M.P.H.
Hometown: Topeka, Kansas
Undergraduate: Howard University
Graduate: Public Health, California State University, Long Beach
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Running, reading and spending time with family
Nadav Nahumi, M.D.
Hometown: Petah Tiqua, Israel
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hobbies: Bicycle touring, rock climbing, graffiti and stencil art and surfing
Ryan Tenold, D.O.
Hometown: Spokane, Washington
Undergraduate: Hillsdale College
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Hobbies: Kitesurfing, soccer, hockey, flying, surfing, backpacking, mountain climbing, water skiing and snow skiing
Michael Tetwiler, M.D., M.P.H.
Hometown: Paola, Kansas
Undergraduate: University of Kansas
Graduate: Public Health Leadership, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Hobbies: Chess, world traveling, poetry, art and history museums, reading, dancing, surfing, Bikram yoga and swimming
Kelsey Wilhelm, M.D.
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Undergraduate: Creighton University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Hobbies: Exploring the outdoors, hiking, camping, my two boxer dogs, soccer, road biking, kayaking, home improvement, gardening and watching football with friends and family
James Williams, M.D.
Hometown: Clarksburg, West Virginia
Undergraduate: Princeton University
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Fly fishing, hiking, camping, music, soccer, tennis NPR, mountains, running, reading, baseball and acoustic guitar
Tiffany Au, M.D.
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
Hobbies:Acroyoga, swimming, HIIT (high intensity interval training), traveling off (and on) the beaten path, card games, exploring new/adventurous foods and activities
Sydney Beck, M.D.
Hometown: Mineola, New York
Undergraduate: Cornell University
Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Yoga, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, surfing, softball, reading
John Campo, M.D.
Hometown: Arcadia, California
Undergraduate: University of California at Berkeley
Medical School: Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, backpacking, camping, reading
Ryan DeVivo, D.O., M.S.
Hometown: Springfield Massachusetts
Undergraduate: Springfield College
Graduate: Springfield College
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Hobbies: Hiking, mountain biking, the beach, snowboarding, travel, running, crossfit and yoga
Nadia Faiq, M.D.
Hometown: New York City, New York
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine
Hobbies: Scuba diving, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, indoor rock climbing, visiting rain forests around the world, playing with my dogs
Joseph Friedrich, M.D.
Hometown: Santa Monica, California
Undergraduate: The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Lead singer and guitarist for the rock band BJ and the Animals, triathlons, advocate for social injustice
Alexander Garrett, M.D.
Hometown: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine
Hobbies: Backpacking, hiking, Ultimate Frisbee, reading, music (saxophone and ukulele)
Megan Guy, M.D.
Hometown: San Luis Obispo, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, New York State American Branch
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, jogging, jet boating, wake boarding, inner tubing, skiing, snowboarding
Michael Jordan, M.D.
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Undergraduate: University of Toledo College of Engineering
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine
Hobbies: My Jack Russell and Yorkshire Terrier mix, traveling to historical sites and foreign countries, toad trips and hiking
Zachary Oleskey, M.D.
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Hobbies: Mountain biking, intramural sports (Captained 14 teams), Ultimate Frisbee, snowboarding, backpacking, running, visiting MLB stadiums
Melanie Pham, M.D.
Hometown: Falls Church, Virginia
Undergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Hobbies: Running, traveling, playing ukulele flag football, fantasy football, needle-felting
Avi Siani, M.D.
Hometown: Palmdale, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: New York Medical College
Hobbies: Travel, camping, hiking, swimming, foodie, backpacking, road trips
Amit Suneja, M.D., M.P.H.
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate: Rice University
Graduate: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hobbies: Backpacking, reading, writing, film, running, swimming, board and card games
Angela Tegethoff, M.D.
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Hobbies: Long distance triathlons, mountain biking, fly fishing, skiing, hiking, rock climbing, traveling
Andrew Thorne, M.D.
Hometown: Valencia, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine
Hobbies: Surfing, tough mudders, wilderness medicine, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, music (tuba and ukulele)
Jake Toy, D.O.
Hometown: San Mateo, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Hobbies: Golf, rock climbing, Muy Thai, fly fishing, tennis, world exploration, culinary excellence
Nicole Bahrami, M.D.
Hometown: Laguna Hills, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Quinnipiac University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, running, biking, canvas painting (acrylic), traveling, listening to music, attending concerts
Hannah Carr, M.D.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hobbies: Beach volleyball, hiking, biking, being n my hammock, scrap-booking, cooking, making a chess set, travel, fitness classes, impromptu dance parties, journaling and the Sunday comics
Sean Denny, M.D.
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Hobbies: Rock climbing, running, hiking, paddle boarding, baking, reading (fiction)
Kyle Fierro, M.D.
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Hobbies: College football, writing fan articles, home brewing, exercise, jogging, playing the trumpet
Adam Garibay, M.D.
Hometown: Chicago, Il
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies: Photography, indoor cycling, handwriting analysis
Ryan Gleber, M.D.
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology
Medical School: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Hobbies: Backpacking, surfing, diving, running, skiing, international travel, culinary experiences, reading, music, playing the mandolin
Alexa Golden, M.D.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Running, hip hop yoga, car camping, scuba diving, burrito taste-testing, sudoku, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, snowboarding, event planning, tap dancing and fishing
Aaron Hauck, M.D.
Hometown: Laguna Beach, CA
Undergraduate: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine at USC
Hobbies: Electric and acoustic guitar, cooking (Italian and Vietnamese), hiking, snowboarding and mountain biking
Tyler Leppek, M.D.
Hometown: Rochester, MI
Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, hot sauce making, cooking, backpacking, my dog Wrigley, camping, canoeing and kayaking, writing, reading and photography
Tianci Liu, M.D.
Hometown: Clovis, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: New York Medical College
Hobbies: Exploring new culture through travel, eating, cooking and visual art, hiking, kayaking, playing spikeball and trading stocks
Robert McMickle, M.D.
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Undergraduate: Loyola Marymount University
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine
Hobbies: Music composition, narrative medicine, surfing and rock climbing
David Oliver, M.D.
Hometown: Hilo, HI
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Hobbies: Global health, mountain biking, hiking and climbing, beer brewing and car mechanics
Andres Park, M.D.
Hometown: Buenos Aires, ARG
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Hobbies: Fish keeping and breeding
Hoang Pham, M.D.
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Road cycling, photography
Fardis Tavangary, D.O.
Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Hobbies: Photography, beach volleyball, basketball, spikeball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, surfing, writing poetry, playing piano and cooking
Brandon Wang, M.D.
Hometown: Westwood, NJ
Undergraduate: Yale University
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Powerlifting, Taekwondo, cafe-hopping, listing to podcasts and walking with my miniature goldendoodle
Jamal Alam, D.O.
Hometown: Laguna Niguel, California
Undergraduate: California State University, Fullerton
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona
Hobbies: Snowboarding, sporting events, pickup-up basketball, watching documentaries, playing board games, live music
Favorite LA hotspot: Staples Center (GO LAKERS!)
Adam Barnes, M.D.
Hometown: Bradford, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate: Wabash College
Medical School: SKMC at Thomas Jefferson University
Hobbies: Rocking climbing, improv comedy, cooking, NBA basketball (76ers), shoe design, board games
Next Adventure: Sport climbing post-quarantine
Aixin Chen, M.D.
Hometown: Zionsville, Indiana
Undergraduate: University of Chicago
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hobbies: Perusing farmers markets, painting, dancing, not following cooking instructions (ever, but especially when I bake), anything Vonnegut/cultural anthropology related
Karin Collins, M.D.
Hometown: Bend, Oregon
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Attempting latte art, making/finding live music, hiking, learning to fly a plane with my dad (slowly but surely), and building my side hustle of dog walking.
Favorite thing to do In LA: Eating at Wurstküche and gawking at the Hermosa Beach sunsets
Yang Ding, M.D.
Hometown: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Undergraduate: Duke University
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Hobbies: Mixed martial arts, NBA and Duke basketball, tennis
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?: Climb like Alex Honnold in Free Solo
Ahmed Farhat, M.D.
Hometown: Long Beach, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: University of California, Irvine
Hobbies: Triathlon, surfing, spearfishing, boxing, indoor rock climbing
Next adventure: Completing an Ironman
Sophia Fornbacher, M.D.
Hometown: Concord, California
Undergraduate: Freed-Hardeman University
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer (goalkeeper), weightlifting (GAINZ are a necessity), meme enthusiast
Favorite LA Hotspot: I love going to the Attic in Long Beach when I visit my cousin. The mac & cheese with hot cheetos is a DELICACY. I can’t wait to explore more restaurants in the LA area!
Nathan Jasperse, M.D., MBA
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
Undergraduate: Wheaton College
Graduate School: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: University of California, Irvine
Hobbies: Soccer, cycling, bird watching, hiking, running – basically anything that gets me outdoors!
Kyle McLain, M.D.
Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: University of Michigan
Hobbies: Taking care of dogs, hiking, karaoke, eating well
Pet: Roareo! (Black cat with a white tummy)
Elise Molnar, M.D.
Hometown: Newport Beach, California
Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical School: The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
Hobbies: Orangetheory Fitness, hiking, collecting plants
Pets: A very old and cranky cat named Clawdrey Hepburn
Next Adventure: Getting Married!
Andrew Pham, M.D.
Hometown: Long Beach, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Hobbies: Adventurous foodie, hiking/camping in national parks, beach bumming, EDM concerts
Favorite LA hotspot: Biking down the Venice Beach boardwalk, people-watching, eating endless acai bowls
Elizabeth Scott, M.D.
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: USC-Keck School of Medicine
Hobbies: Running (a lot), backpacking/hiking, yoga, making fancy breakfasts, writing, buying overpriced coffee
Favorite LA Hotspot: Trail running in the Santa Monica Mountains and Boy & Bear Coffee
Nishelle Smith, M.D.
Hometown: Woodlake, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: University of California, Davis
Hobbies: Reading, especially sci-fi and fantasy genres, dogs, hiking in the western Sierras, knitting, drawing, and
maintaining a large indoor succulent collection, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and snowboarding
Jonathan Warren, M.D.
Hometown: Fremont, California
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
Hobbies: Photography, hiking, indoor plants, exercise, medical education/teaching, movies/TV/video games
Next adventure: Photographing all 61 national parks over the next 10 years
Shane Zeshonski, M.D.
Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate: Drexel University
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Hobbies: Drumming, reading, backpacking, hiking, running
Next Adventure: TBD, exploring some faraway land
Sarah Zyzanski, M.D.
Hometown: Brookline, Massachusetts
Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Musical theater, crime documentaries, international travel, badminton, archery, swimming, learning musical instruments, gardening (I grow my own herbs!), tabata training