Psychiatry Fontana - Residents

Hometown

Gurabo, Puerto Rico

Undergraduate School

University of Connecticut

Medical School

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

How I Thrive

I thrive by taking time for self-care which includes making a nutritious meal, enjoying a nice spa day, and spending time with loved ones.

Hometown

Arcadia, CA

Undergraduate School

University of California, Riverside

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

How I Thrive

I love picking up new hobbies (currently crochet, nail art, gardening), snuggling with my cats (despite being allergic), playing video games, and seeking out food and boba with my husband.

Hometown

Grants Pass, Oregon

Undergraduate School

Walla Walla University

Medical School

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

How I Thrive

I thrive by spending time with my significant other and friends, reading, playing board games, drinking coffee, finding new restaurants, and cuddling with my cat, Star. I was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Washington for College and studied psychology. I have spent some time volunteering as a high school teacher in Pohnpei of the Federal States of Micronesia and working with a dolphin assisted therapy program in Florida. After attending medical school in Southern California, I knew I wanted to stay in the area to continue my training through residency and am so excited to be at Kaiser Permanente to learn and grow as a psychiatrist. I love all aspects of psychiatry but have a special place in my heart for the child and adolescent populations and hope to pursue a CAP fellowship after residency.

Hometown

Northridge, CA

Undergraduate School

Northwestern University

Medical School

Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

How I Thrive

Spending time with my family and friends, spending time in the gym, going to comedy shows, and blasting music while baking with my wife. I love games – from video games, to playing basketball, to board games and dungeons and dragons.

Hometown

Glendale 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 actively nurturing my own mental heath through dedicating time for activities like staying physically active, spending time with my family and friends(and cat), and participating in my favorite hobbies; arts and crafts, cooking, reading for enjoyment, watching shows, obsessing over Harry Potter, and more.

Hometown

Iselin, New Jersey

Undergraduate School

University of California, Santa Barbara

Medical School

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

How I Thrive

I love spending time outdoors, whether it's hiking in nature, playing tennis, or having a game of badminton. I also get excited about discovering new cafes and restaurants, watching comedy, and discussing stoicism and positive psychology over a cup of tea. Raised in New Jersey, I moved to Southern California to attend UC Santa Barbara, where I earned my B.S. in Biopsychology. Following graduation, I remained in Santa Barbara, continuing my work with Doctors Without Walls in street medicine and serving as an EMT in the emergency department. Later, I moved to Michigan to pursue my MD degree. I’m deeply grateful to be back in sunny Southern California to continue my journey toward becoming a psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente. My professional interests include street medicine, addiction psychiatry, cultural psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, and women’s mental health.

Undergraduate School

Pepperdine University

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

How I Thrive

spending time and sharing meals with my husband, friends, & family; playing volleyball; watching K-dramas; snowboarding.

I am from Orange County and studied psychology in college. After graduating, I did clinical research and was a volunteer for NAMI. I did a sub-internship at Kaiser Fontana during my fourth year of medical school and feel blessed to return as a psychiatry resident here!

Undergraduate School

University of California, Irvine

Medical School

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

How I Thrive

I thrive by spending time with loved ones, and filling my soul with food, karaoke, dancing, and travels any chance I get!

I was born and raised in SoCal. I went to UC Irvine for my B.S. in Human Biology, worked as a clinical research coordinator at UCLA for 2 years before moving to New York for my doctorate degree at Touro University. I am grateful that I get to be back home and continue my training as a psychiatry resident at Kaiser! My professional interests include women’s mental health, consultation liaison, and cultural psychiatry.

Undergraduate School

Occidental College

Medical School

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

How I Thrive

Staying physically active- going to the gym, playing soccer, tennis and football. I love to learn more about the world by reading, keeping up with current events and watching documentaries. I also enjoy spending time with my friends, family and dogs.

I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area and stayed there for most of my youth. During college I majored in biochemistry, and played both tennis and football. Shortly after graduating, I pursued research for 2 years in a translational cardiology stem cell lab. After having lived on the East Coast for medical school I am grateful to be back in SoCal close to where I grew up.

Undergraduate School

UCLA

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

How I Thrive

Spending time with my family, friends and wonderful partner, eating delicious foods, reading, staying active, and getting a full 8 hours of sleep. Fun fact, I’ve never pulled an all nighter and hope I never do!

Born and raised in Los Angeles county, I’ve always been connected to the community I love. I completed both my undergraduate and medical school education in Southern California, staying true to my roots. Joining my top choice at Kaiser Permanente Southern California in 2023 as a Psychiatry Resident has been a dream come true. I’m excited to both educate and learn from the diverse people of the San Bernardino area as well as explore special interests including child and adolescent psychiatry, minority mental health and community outreach.

Undergraduate School

UC Riverside

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

How I Thrive

I thrive by spending my time with loved ones. Cooking is my passion! I enjoy making new dishes from a wide variety of cuisines.

I was born in India, grew up in Southern California, and have spent the majority of my adult life in the Inland Empire. At UC Riverside, I discovered my passion for mental health while working with underserved communities which led me to create several community and global mental health projects during medical school. I am excited to continue my journey of becoming a psychiatrist at KPSC. My professional interests include forensic psychiatry, women’s mental health, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Undergraduate School

University of California, Berkeley

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

How I Thrive

All things art, coffee, comedy, food, fitness, games, and aerospace. Oh, and I love spending time with my Rottweiler (Chansey- named after the Pokemon)!

I grew up in the Inland Empire and went to the bay area for undergrad. After graduating, I spent some time working on startups, research, and teaching. I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue my medical education and residency near my hometown.

Hometown

Carmel, CA

Undergraduate School

University of Oregon

Medical School

University of Queensland, Ochsner Clinical School

How I Thrive

Being outdoors with my husband and two kiddos - My super hero loving 4yr old and spunky 1.5yr old. Finding the best parks, going to sporting events, and always searching for great family-friendly restaurants/breweries.

Hometown

Olathe, Colorado

Undergraduate School

University of Colorado Boulder

Medical School

California University of Science and Medicine

How I Thrive

I thrive when I am surrounded by people that I love. Whether I’m losing at a board game, getting eaten alive by mosquitoes on a camping trip, getting crushed by my warmup deadlift weight, or burning a recipe I’ve cooked 100 times; I couldn’t be happier as long as I’m doing it with loved ones. I am originally from Colorado and studied at the University of Colorado where I thought I was going to become a pediatrician or a pastor. After college, I spent five years working for a Christian nonprofit, but decided that medicine was how I could best serve others. I excited to train at an organization like Kaiser that emphasizes whole person care

Hometown

Walnut, CA

Undergraduate School

University of California, Riverside

Medical School

University of California, Riverside School of Medicine

How I Thrive

Food is my love language! I thrive by cooking, trying new cuisines, and sharing great food with great company. I also enjoy playing with my cat Nori, live music, and going to Disneyland!

I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California, later moving slightly east to study at UC Riverside for both my undergraduate and medical school education. There, I cultivated my passion for mental health in underresourced and underrepresented communities through advocacy and service. I am excited to continue my journey to becoming a psychiatrist with the Kaiser Fontana Psychiatry Family! My professional interests include child and adolescent psychiatry, cultural psychiatry, and LGBTQ+ mental health.

Hometown

Los Alamitos, CA

Undergraduate School

University of California, Irvine

Medical School

California University of Science and Medicine

How I Thrive

I thrive by spending quality time with loved ones, trying new foods, talking current events, and following sports. Go Padres!

I decided to pursue a career in medicine after undergoing major lung surgeries in high school and college. My KP experience as a patient played a vital role during this formative period of my life, which ultimately fostered a sense of duty to care for each patient’s life as if it were my own. I am thrilled to be part of a physician-led organization that promotes a culture of wellness through meaningful human connection and compassionate care.

Hometown

Fremont, CA

Undergraduate School

University of California, Irvine

Medical School

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

How I Thrive

I thrive by hanging out with friends and family, playing boardgames, and attending music festivals! I’m always finding new hobbies such as baking, cooking, drawing, painting, and playing piano. I also have two cats named Michi and Misu, they may be a headache sometimes but they keep my life entertaining!

I was born in Hsinchu, Taiwan and raised in Northern California in the Bay Area. I went to UCI for both undergrad and medical school, and I am happy to continue living in southern California for residency.

Hometown

Chino Hills

Undergraduate School

University of California, Irvine

Medical School

Touro University Nevada

How I Thrive

I thrive by spending my time with family and friends. I enjoy eating out with family and friends, trying new restaurants with diverse cuisines!

I was born in Mumbai and grew up in southern California, here in the Inland Empire. I am super excited to stay here for residency and give back to my community. My goal in psychiatry is to provide the most culturally competent and genuine care to all patients.

Hometown

Walnut Creek, California

Undergraduate School

Stanford University

Medical School

Eastern Virginia Medical School

How I Thrive

I've got a wide range of hobbies, from scuba diving and kaiju films, to swimming and video games, to traveling, poetry, Pokemon, and more. Even more so, I love spending time with my friends and doing anything and everything - especially new things - with them. I’m also a rabid 49ers fan, but that’s more suffering than thriving.

I am the luckiest person to have such amazing friends and family and have met so many incredible people in my life. Pretty much everyone I’ve met has taught or shown me something to learn, even if I didn’t realize it at the time. I’m excited to keep living, learning, and loving as I enter the next season of the weird and wild sit-com that is my life.

Hometown

Arcadia, CA

Undergraduate School

University of California, Irvine

Medical School

California Northstate University College of Medicine

How I Thrive

I enjoy spending time catching up with friends, exploring new hiking trails with my dog Ludo, and binging on the occasional Netflix show. I also religiously follow weekly product launches at Trader Joes! (you can always ask me what is new).

I am a San Gabriel Valley native, venturing only as far as Sacramento for medical school, but still managed to be homesick. I am thrilled to be back in Southern California where I can serve my community and be close to family and friends.

Hometown

San Diego, CA

Undergraduate School

University of California, Santa Barbara

Medical School

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine

How I Thrive

: I thrive by spending quality time with loved ones, attending music festivals, trying new foods, and wasting hours at Target. I am happiest getting to laugh with others and being outdoors!

I was born and raised in California and decided to venture out for medical school, spending one year in Arizona and then three years in Chicago. After barely surviving the polar vortex and realizing I am not cut out for cold weather, I am happy to be back in California for residency! As a first generation Arab-American, I look forward to providing culturally competent care to my patients and continuing to break down the barriers of mental health stigma. My professional interests include community psychiatry, especially pertaining to immigrant and refugee populations

Hometown

Arcadia, CA

Undergraduate School

University of Southern California

Medical School

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

How I Thrive

I thrive by traveling the world to immerse myself with different cultures and experiences. If I am not booking my next flight out, you can find me backpacking, playing tennis, and obsessing over the next formula 1 season

I was born and raised in Southern California, and am excited to stay in the area for residency near my family and friends