Emergency Medicine San Diego Medical Center - Residents
PGY-1
Angela Chen, MD
Angela Chen, MD
Medical School
California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine
Matalin Hegardt, DO
Matalin Hegardt, DO
Medical School
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
April Huckleberry, MD
April Huckleberry, MD
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
German Lavenant, Jr, MD
German Lavenant, Jr, MD
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Erik Schatzer, DO
Erik Schatzer, DO
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Andre Tabone, DO
Andre Tabone, DO
Medical School
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California
PGY-2
Kevin Cabrera, DO
Kevin Cabrera, DO
Hometown
North Hills, CA
Undergraduate School
UCLA
Graduate School
USC
Medical School
Midwestern University, AZCOM
How I Thrive
Singing, line dancing, traveling the world (31 countries and counting), volleyball, and chasing sunsets.
Why Kaiser?
The approachability of the attendings, opportunities to pursue my global medicine and DEI passions, and the ability to serve a large Spanish speaking community.
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Line dancing as often as possible, exploring new speakeasies, and paddle boarding around the bay.
Jacques Lowe, MD
Jacques Lowe, MD
Hometown
Orange County, CA
Undergraduate School
Cal State Long Beach
Medical School
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
How I Thrive
Climbing, snowboarding, scuba diving, traveling, coffee, mixology
Why Kaiser?
I genuinely feel supported by my co-residents and admin… the people are dope, location isn’t too bad either
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Going to the 3 different Japanese grocery stores <5mins of each other, catching a flight from TJ, watch the sunset over the ocean at the beach.
Otto Maurer, MD
Otto Maurer, MD
Hometown
Eugene, OR
Undergraduate School
University of Oregon
Medical School
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Playing basketball, watching bad reality tv, and cooking.
Why Kaiser?
Location, co-residents, and all of the provided food :)
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Going to the beach.
Samer Metri, MD
Samer Metri, MD
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Undergraduate School
UC Irvine
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Surfing, scuba diving, landscape photography, and watching Formula 1.
Why Kaiser?
The KP Community. We're a tightly knit class of residents supported by awesome faculty who are really invested in teaching!
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Chilling at the beach. Whether it’s surfing a nice swell or snorkeling on a calm day, I like to spend my free time in the ocean.
Patrick Sheedy, MD
Patrick Sheedy, MD
Hometown
Williston, Vermont
Undergraduate School
Northeastern University
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Skiing, running, eating new foods, being outside
Why Kaiser?
Motivated attendings. They choose to work with residents and are not required to, so you end up with only those who enjoy and look forward to working with residents
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Sunsets on the dog beaches
Edgar Vega, MD
Edgar Vega, MD
Hometown
Escondido, CA
Undergraduate School
Williams College
Medical School
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Customizing sneakers, gym, going down YouTube rabbit holes, saving IG reels and never looking at them again.
Why Kaiser?
The faculty being so invested in our learning and growth. On shifts, attendings will grab you aside and offer you a procedure because they know a resident is working. A nice bonus to the the resident:faculty ratio.
PGY-3
Sara Amen, MD
Sara Amen, MD
Hometown
San Diego
Undergraduate School
UCSD
Medical School
California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Cooking, hiking, beach, snowboarding, wine tasting, taking care of my plant babies, eating overpriced acai bowls, and learning to brew my own kombucha
Why Kaiser?
The amazing residents and faculty who genuinely support you and love to teach! San Diego has always been my home, but KP has made it feel even more special
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Relaxing at the beach, Padre games, eating at any of the million amazing restaurants, Taco Tuesdays in Pacific Beach at World Famous (this was a college tradition)
Arpita Gupta, MD
Arpita Gupta, MD
Hometown
Redlands, CA
Undergraduate School
UC Riverside
Medical School
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Traveling, spending time with family and friends, Yelp Elite-ing, cardio kickboxing, dancing
Why Kaiser?
Definitely the people! Supportive co-residents and working one-on-one with attendings who love to teach!
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Balboa park, beaches, and trying new restaurants
Ricky Huang, MD
Ricky Huang, MD
Hometown
Highlands Ranch, CO
Undergraduate School
Duke University
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Playing soccer, seeing live music, watching college basketball, travel abroad, beaches
Why Kaiser?
The people - from co-residents, faculty, and program leadership! One on one shifts with a diverse group of faculty who are awesome to work with and who love to teach
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Definitely going to the beaches
Darius Martins, MD
Darius Martins, MD
Hometown
Palos Verdes, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Traveling and playing video games, basketball, and fantasy football.
Why Kaiser?
Definitely the culture! The faculty here are genuinely invested in your learning and care about your well-being. It's also tough to beat the San Diego weather.
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Hanging out by the pier, trying out new gluten-free bakeries with my wife, and finding local coffee spots.
Anndres Olson, MD
Anndres Olson, MD
Hometown
Ridgefield, WA
Undergraduate School
University of Portland
Medical School
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
How I Thrive
Concerts, hiking, video games, traveling.
Why Kaiser?
The people!
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Anything by the beach / on the water.
Roree Phillips, MD
Roree Phillips, MD
Hometown
Bishop, CA
Undergraduate School
Western Colorado University
Medical School
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Why Kaiser?
The People! Everyone here is so kind, laid-back and welcoming. The resources and support that the faculty, KP, and our support staff offer are top notch. Also, being able to go for a surf before or after a shift is a dream come true.
Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Group surf with friends followed by some live music, pizza, and sour beer!