Internal Medicine Inland Empire - Residents
PGY-1
Adam Basical, MD
Adam Basical, MD
Hometown
Loma Linda, CA
Undergraduate School
La Sierra University
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with my family and friends, trying new food by either cooking at home or finding good restaurants, espresso making, hiking and relaxing by reading books, watching movies, or playing video/board games.
I was born and raised in Loma Linda and have happily stayed in the Inland Empire for my whole life. I am happy that I was able to stay local and have the support of my wife, family, and friends
Matthew Bergendahl, Jr., DO
Matthew Bergendahl, Jr., DO
Hometown
Newport Beach, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Berkeley
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
Enjoying my free time with friends and family, staying active (weightlifting), trying new restaurants, going out to the movies, and occasional Disneyland trips
I was born in Long Beach, grew up in Orange County. I’ve been a life-long Angels baseball fan and enjoy my hobbies including table-top/board games, weightlifting, hiking, trips to the beach
Brandon Chao, MD
Brandon Chao, MD
Hometown
Tehachapi, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Being with family and friends, cooking/kitchen gadgets/learning about new cuisines, photography, movie nights, exploring new cities/countries, and running
I grew up in small-town Tehachapi with my parents, older brother, and younger sister. Through the blessed support of my loved ones, friends, and mentors, I’m beyond grateful for the chance to practice medicine while bridging healthcare to patients. I’m a huge fan of all things movies/TV (esp Marvel or DC), cooking, and playing video games (current binge: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
Carissa Churdsuwanrak, MD
Carissa Churdsuwanrak, MD
Hometown
Bangkok, Thailand
Undergraduate School
Pacific Union College
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
I love spending time with family and friends, taking my two dogs to the beach, watching horror/thriller movies, playing board games and video games. I also love music and enjoy making cello covers of different anime soundtrack. My mom and I recently did a cello/piano cover of “Merry-Go-Round of Life” from Howl’s Moving Castle
I grew up in Bangkok Thailand and came to the United States when I was 14 years old. I have been living in California ever since moving to the U.S. I’m obsessed with my dogs, a husky named Luna and a little mixed-breed named Loki. My camera roll is 99% their pictures and I could talk about them for hours. I’m known for being a very deep sleeper and has slept through a fire alarm in the past
Carla Fitch, MD
Carla Fitch, MD
Hometown
Loma Linda, C
Undergraduate School
Walla Walla University
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with my husband, our perfect dog Frankie, and our friends and family; exploring specialty coffee spots; weightlifting; reading; throwing pottery; eating good food in good company; traveling near or far!
I was born and raised in the Redlands area before moving to the Pacific Northwest for college, where I met my favorite person and now-husband. I came back home for medical school, and I am grateful to be gaining a strong foundation in Internal Medicine here at KP IE for my intern year before moving to Boston for my Radiation Oncology residency next year!
Bryan Huang, MD
Bryan Huang, MD
Hometown
Taipei, Taiwan
Undergraduate School
Northwestern University
Medical School
Rush Medical College
How I Thrive
Moving weights in the gym, playing video games on an off day, exploring new Boba places, and watering my plant babies. I am an outdoorsy person so I’m very grateful for the amount of nature this area offers. I am also in the process of reconnecting with my high school friends in the area since I’ve been away from CA since college
I was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to SoCal for high school. I later uprooted to Chicago for college and began my adventure on the east coast for nearly 10 years. I studied abroad in Uganda for one summer and have visited 25+ countries and counting. I enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and learning about their stories. I grew up a basketball fan but have been more into football since grad school. As always, I’m looking for buddies to go golfing, snowboarding, and hiking together!
Henry Kim, MD
Henry Kim, MD
Hometown
Diamond Bar, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Berkeley
Medical School
California Northstate University College of Medicine
How I Thrive
Going on bike rides (sometimes too long), breakdancing at friend’s weddings (beginner level), cooking with friends like real-life Overcooked, video games, deep conversations with friends while drinking tea with my personal teapot and loose-leaf teas from Asia, travelling, and hiking (the harder the better)!
I was born and raised in Socal but went to Norcal for college/med school. Despite the cool weather up north (I run on the hotter side), I preferred the culture, community, and food in Socal, thus bringing me back here. I love tech, so I try to be the go-to person for tech support. I built my own computer and laptop (kinda)!
Meng-Khiang Ong, MD
Meng-Khiang Ong, MD
Hometown
Loma Linda, CA
Undergraduate School
La Sierra University
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Hanging out with friends and family trying new foods and boba. Playing sports including badminton, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, and soccer. Working out, watching anime + dramas and listening to Kpop and Cpop
My parents are from Singapore and Indonesia and I was born in Loma Linda and never left So Cal. I have lots of random hobbies some of which includes collecting cookware and sharpening chef knives, cooking different cuisines, watching badminton tournaments, and going to concerts
Ariel Park, MD
Ariel Park, MD
Hometown
Loma Linda, CA
Undergraduate School
Pacific Union College
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
good food + good company + active activities
My favorite things to do include traveling/exploring new places for good food, tennis, pickleball, yoga, pilates, painting, crocheting, karaoke, game nights, and anything that involves quality time with my friends and family
Kishan Patel, MD
Kishan Patel, MD
Hometown
Chino Hills, CA
Undergraduate School
UC Davis
Medical School
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Trying out the best restaurants I can find then burning off those calories by lifting weights and scuba diving. Love watching all types of sports, especially soccer, Formula 1, and basketball
I’ve lived in SoCal for most of my life except the few years I spent in Davis for college. I am also a car fanatic and enjoy working on my car and driving it through the canyons. I’ve traveled to 30 countries and try to explore a new country every year
Minh Tran, MD
Minh Tran, MD
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
PGY-2
Evan Basical, MD
Evan Basical, MD
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Riverside
Medical School
Loma Linda University, School of Medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with family and friends, playing with my two cats, watching movies/shows, and eating lots of food. Going out to restaurants gets expensive so I also cook a lot too at home. I try to recipe craft and recreate the dishes I've tried while eating out.
I was born and raised in San Francisco, moved to SoCal for undergrad where I met my beautiful wife and since then I have been a SoCal boy. I’ve bounced around living around Riverside, San Bernadino and Long Beach during my time post undergrad and medical school. I like watching basketball, reading manga, and trying new foods
Yi Chu, DO
Yi Chu, DO
Hometown
Shanghai, China / Alhambra, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
I thrive by spending time with my friends, family and my fluffy orange cat. I enjoy drawing, photography, trying different cuisines and traveling to different cities.
I was born in Shanghai, China and moved to the States when I was 12 years old. I am excited to be training in Southern California and continue to serve the communities that have fostered my passion for medicine
Sabreena Dhami, DO
Sabreena Dhami, DO
Hometown
Oak Hills, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
I thrive by spending time with my loved ones and traveling all around the world, immersing myself into different cultures. I also enjoy exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, attending music concerts and art museums, binge watching tv comedies, going to Disneyland, and reading fiction.
I was born in Southern California but lived in England for the first decade of my life, so I have a hybrid British accent. I moved back in sixth grade and have been in SoCal ever since. I am so excited to serve the Inland Empire community as I aspire to become a compassionate and conscientious provider, educator, and advocate
Moemen Khattab, MD
Moemen Khattab, MD
Hometown
Upland, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Irvine
Medical School
St. George’s University, School of Medicine
How I Thrive
I thrive when I put 110% into anything I do. Whether I'm trying to cook a dish, giving a lecture while teaching others, or playing a sport I just started to learn I love to give it my all. During more relaxing days, I enjoy spending time in the garden with my parents and family. Friendship to me is sacred. Spending time with my childhood friends to this day is a testament to that.
I was born in Pomona and have lived in Upland for many of my young years. I moved to Irvine for college and to Claremont for graduate school. For the four years of medical school, I spent the first two years on the beautiful island of Grenada in the Caribbean. For the latter two I lived in New York, which was an experience like no other. The time I spent away from home was invaluable because of both the people I met and the experiences I had along the way. This journey was both challenging and rewarding. It left me with one goal: to train as a resident physician in my home region!
Benjamin Lew, DO
Benjamin Lew, DO
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Riverside
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
Spending time with family and friends, playing with my two cats, watching movies/shows, and eating lots of food. Going out to restaurants gets expensive so I also cook a lot too at home. I try to recipe craft and recreate the dishes I've tried while eating out.
I was born and raised in San Francisco, moved to SoCal for undergrad where I met my beautiful wife and since then I have been a SoCal boy. I’ve bounced around living around Riverside, San Bernadino and Long Beach during my time post undergrad and medical school. I like watching basketball, reading manga, and trying new foods
Aaron Ly, DO
Aaron Ly, DO
Hometown
Temple City, CA
Undergraduate School
California State University, Long Beach
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
I love being active, mainly by strength training and mixed martial arts. I have trained Muay Thai/Kickboxing for several years and have recently ventured into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I also love music and play guitar occasionally
I was born and raised in Southern California, and was fortunate enough to stay local for undergrad, medical school, and now residency. I had a great time rotating at KP Fontana as a medical student, and I’m excited to be back as a resident!
John Nguyen, DO
John Nguyen, DO
Hometown
Santa Ana, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katherine Nguyen, DO
Katherine Nguyen, DO
Medical School
Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
PGY-3
Fiona Chai-Tom, DO
Fiona Chai-Tom, DO
Hometown
Tampa, Florida
Undergraduate School
University of Florida
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
Travelling to new places to explore the best local food spots, baking various desserts to satisfy my sweet tooth, doing DIY projects and spending time with my loved ones.
I grew up in Florida and moved to California for medical school, where I met my now husband. We couples matched and were lucky enough to stay in Southern California! I am also obsessed with dogs and have the cutest dog (Shiba Inu) named Kona.
Winston Chang, DO
Winston Chang, DO
Hometown
Fremont, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
Traveling and taking weekend road trips, playing golf and tennis, spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants.
I was born and raised in Fremont, CA but went abroad to Taipei for high school where I attended Taipei American School. I moved to Los Angeles to attend college at UCLA (lets go Bruins) and I have been living in Southern California ever since!
Zubin Chang, MD
Zubin Chang, MD
Hometown
Chattanooga, TN
Undergraduate School
Southern Adventist University
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
How I Thrive
I thrive by spending time with family and friends, playing basketball and tennis and having deep meaningful conversations with anyone regarding sports, politics and even anime.
I was born in Chicago, IL and lived in 10 different states throughout my life until I settled down in Southern California. I am a huge dog-lover and I have always aspired to own one.
Monique Lu, DO
Monique Lu, DO
Hometown
San Clemente, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
Spending quality time with family and friends, tending to my many houseplants, listening to music, traveling around the world, and spending countless hours at the beach.
I have spent my entire life in Southern California and have no intention of ever leaving! I am an avid foodie and enjoy exploring new restaurants, boba shops and local coffee roasteries.
Han Su Myat, DO
Han Su Myat, DO
Hometown
Yangon, Myanmar
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
Spending time with my family and friends, cooking, gardening, listening to music, going to the beach and travel.
I was born in Yangon, Myanmar and immigrated to the US in high school. I have been living in Southern California since then.
Huy Nguyen, DO
Huy Nguyen, DO
Hometown
Abbeville, Louisiana
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles,
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
I am a caffeine-lover; as a result, I thrive by spending quality time drinking tea and coffee with my friends. I also enjoy watching travel and food review videos during my free time to learn more about different cultures and cuisines in anticipation of my distant future travels. Also, I love exploring different areas and finding exceptional local restaurants that serve traditional foods.
I was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States at the age of 16. I am the first and only child in my family to pursue a higher education and dreamed of becoming a doctor. My path to medicine was not straightforward and peaceful as I had to learn through many trial-and-errors. However, I’ve never once doubted my chosen path. The memorable experiences that I have had during my journey, have become the driving force for me to overcome obstacles and adversity to be where I am today.
Brenda Pelayo, DO
Brenda Pelayo, DO
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Riverside
Medical School
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
How I Thrive
I thrive by spending time with my family, friends, cuddling with my cat and traveling around the world. I also love to be outdoors running, hiking and at the beach.
I was born in San Fernando Valley and grew up in San Diego. I feel incredibly excited and blessed to be back home closer to my family, serving the diverse communities in Southern California. I am passionate about working with underserved communities to improve healthcare access and provide quality care.
Anna Tran, DO
Anna Tran, DO
Hometown
Garden Grove/ Eastvale, CA
Undergraduate School
University of California, Irvine
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive
I thrive when I am spending time with my family and close friends. I am a happy and proud auntie of SIX SUPER CUTE babies, being the youngest sibling of five children continues to have its peaks. Besides time with loved ones, I enjoy cooking, baking, and picking up new DIY projects. Currently I'm learning how to sew my own clothing pieces and trying to make fabric scrunchies cool again.
I have a dog named Potato, feel free to follow his Instagram @potato_thewoof (I don’t post often enough…I am a bad momager)