Family Medicine San Diego Medical Center - Residents
PGY-1
Claire Carmichael, MD
Claire Carmichael, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Iowa
Medical School
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Women’s Health, Obstetrics, underserved populations, wilderness medicine, minor surgery
How I Thrive
Cycling/bikepacking, camping, hiking, traveling, seeing the capybaras at the San Diego Zoo, and most recently surfing!
Briana Hoy, MD
Briana Hoy, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Central Florida
Medical School
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Women’s Health, Global Health, Integrative Medicine
How I Thrive
I thrive by spending time with my friends, family and two cats. I love being outside, doing arts and crafts, and doing yoga!
Caroline Lutzky, MD
Caroline Lutzky, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Southern California
Medical School
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Sports Medicine, Women’s Health, Lifestyle Medicine
How I Thrive
I love staying active at the gym and outdoors. I’m also really enjoying exploring San Diego and trying all the restaurants and amazing food here!
Dru Martinez, MD
Dru Martinez, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Portland
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Lifestyle Medicine, Women’s Health, LGBTQ+ Health, Sleep!
How I Thrive
Sleep, good food, exercise, mindfulness and meditation, outdoor time, and spending time with my people
Linh Nguyen, MD
Linh Nguyen, MD
Undergraduate School
Regis University
Medical School
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics, Immigrant Health, Minor Procedures
How I Thrive
Spending time with my husband and our Aussiedoodle, Winnie. Together, we like to be outdoors -- hiking, biking, or paddle boarding! When I'm indoors, I like to paint and listen to my podcasts, play board games, and try new recipes that I find online.
Mallorie Nguyen, MD
Mallorie Nguyen, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California San Diego
Medical School
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Sports Medicine, Underserved Care, Advocacy, Women’s Health
How I Thrive
I love food – my partner and I love both trying new restaurants and cooking new foods/recipes. I also like to hike, go camping, go to the beach, or curl up with a good book.
PGY-2
Hannah Jaggers, MD
Hannah Jaggers, MD
Undergraduate School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Geriatric Medicine, Women’s Health, Full-Spectrum Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time outdoors with my friends and family, volleyball, sailing, bonfires on the beach!
Manny Sardinha, DO
Manny Sardinha, DO
Undergraduate School
Princeton University
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests
HIV Medicine, Gender-Affirming Care, Addiction Medicine, Community Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with family, staying active outdoors, and cuddling with my dog, Ozzie
Megan Cadigan, MD
Megan Cadigan, MD
Undergraduate School
Barrett, the Honors College, Arizona State University
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Women’s Health and LGBTQIA Health, Wilderness Medicine
How I Thrive
I love to read, draw and paint, explore new restaurants, hike, ski, and watch movies. Bonus points if my lovely boyfriend, Dara, and cat, Olive are involved!
Megan Lo, MD
Megan Lo, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Women’s Health, Palliative Care, Urgent Care
How I Thrive
I love spending time with my family, friends, and puppy. I also try to cook as much as I can! And if I have time, I like to read a good book
Paul Kasrazadeh, MD
Paul Kasrazadeh, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Global Health, Preventative Care, Ultrasound, Community Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with friends and family, exploring all the best food places in San Diego (yelp elite!), biking and basketball
Stephanie Christensen, MD
Stephanie Christensen, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California San Diego
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Clinical Interests
Women’s Health, Behavioral Health, Adolescent Medicine, Breast-Feeding Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with my husband and two young daughters. I also love to spend time with my extended family here in San Diego and enjoy the outdoors and beautiful weather
PGY-3
Melissa Greenblatt, MD
Melissa Greenblatt, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Pennsylvania
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Clinical Interests
Integrative Medicine, Global Health, Community and Underserved Medicine
How I Thrive
I love surfing, hiking, staying active and being outside. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and traveling whenever possible!
Sarah Herrera, MD
Sarah Herrera, MD
Undergraduate School
San Francisco State University
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics, Procedures, Urgent Care, Preventive Medicine, Global Health
How I Thrive
Exploring San Diego, spending time with co-residents, relaxing with my pit bull pup, cooking meals at home, binging television shows, home renovation projects
Pareena Kaur, MD
Pareena Kaur, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Arizona
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Clinical Interests
Lifestyle & Preventive Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Health Policy, Procedures, Global Health
How I Thrive
Spending time with family/friends, eating good food, music, traveling, spending time by the ocean
Edwin Molina, MD
Edwin Molina, MD
Undergraduate School
San Diego State University
Medical School
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Community Medicine
How I Thrive
Staying active, traveling, discovering new foods, going to the movies, and spending time with family and friends
Sonia Narsipur, MD
Sonia Narsipur, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Connecticut
Medical School
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Clinical Interests
Transgender/LGBTQ Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Climate Change and Health, Women's Health, Global Medicine
How I Thrive
Yoga, running, hiking, reading, tennis, beach volleyball, travel, playing with my two kitties, hanging with friends and family, boogie boarding/learning to surf
Julia Strother, MD
Julia Strother, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Pittsburgh
Medical School
Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Clinical Interests
Sports medicine, minor procedures, global medicine, lifestyle and prevention
How I Thrive
Surfing, basketball, spending time with family and friends, and playing with my puppy at the dog parks and beaches!