Surgery Los Angeles Medical Center - Residents
1st year
Dishan Prasanga Abeydeera, DO
Dishan Prasanga Abeydeera, DO
Undergraduate School
University of Southern California
Medical School
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
How I Thrive
Spending time with loved ones, traveling, trying new places to eat, going to concerts, playing sports, and relaxing on the beach.
Alyssa Abram, MD
Alyssa Abram, MD
Undergraduate School
Chapman University
Medical School
California Northstate University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Oncology
How I Thrive
Traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with family
Max Abramson, MD
Max Abramson, MD
Undergraduate School
Macalester College (St. Paul, MN)
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY)
Clinical Interests
How things that may traditionally be considered “non-medical” (i.e. humanities, philosophy, ethics, etc.) impact our work, the way we care for others, and the relationships we forge along the way.
How I Thrive
Heavily caffeinated and covered in dog hair.
Mudaser Basam, MD
Mudaser Basam, MD
Undergraduate School
Occidental College
Medical School
California University of Science and Medicine School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Interested in vascular surgery and performing clinical research.
How I Thrive
Volleyball as much as possible, hiking around the Santa Monica mountains, and a buttery, flaky croissant with a cup of espresso.
Emilio Cavazos-Escobar, MD
Emilio Cavazos-Escobar, MD
Undergraduate School
University of the Incarnate Word
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Interventional oncology, PAD, venous disease, trauma
How I Thrive
Fishing, grilling, and hanging out with my wife and doggo Nimbo.
Yilan Jiangliu, MD
Yilan Jiangliu, MD
Undergraduate School
Boston University
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Breast Surgery, Global Health, Health Disparities
How I Thrive
Eating yummy food, spending time with loved ones, and exploring new places!
Niharika Kareddy, MD
Niharika Kareddy, MD
Undergraduate School
UMass Amherst
Medical School
University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
I enjoy all kinds of surgery! If I had to choose, I would say surgical oncology, trauma and MIS. Also, have a huge interest in global surgery as well as improving surgical education and mentorship
How I Thrive
Hanging out with my loved ones especially my dog, staying active, eating good food, painting, and exploring LA :)
Harry Kim, MD
Harry Kim, MD
Undergraduate School
Brown University
Medical School
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
I am interested in quality improvement and surgical systems. I am still undecided on fellowship, but possibly looking at MIS or ACS.
How I Thrive
I enjoy biking, tennis, pickleball, and hiking/camping when it’s not too hot outside. I‘ve also been exploring LA’s food scene, and will always take recommendations!
Tong Qi, MD
Tong Qi, MD
Undergraduate School
UC San Diego
Medical School
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Vascular Interventional Radiology
How I Thrive
Cooking, traveling, playing & watching sports, thrifting shopping, quality time with friends and family
Alex Raman, DO
Alex Raman, DO
Undergraduate School
UCLA
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Clinical Interests
Surgery, Medicine, Radiology, Health Informatics
How I Thrive
Thai food, tennis, pickleball, basically any outdoor activity!
Gary K. Shahinyan, MD
Gary K. Shahinyan, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
"Reconstructive Urology Urologic Oncology Surgical Education"
How I Thrive
I thrive off of constantly learning and challenging myself.
Thomas Webb, MD
Thomas Webb, MD
Undergraduate School
San Jose State University
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Clinical Interests
minimally invasive procedures and the use of clinical imaging to better identify how each patient will respond to those procedures, to offer individualized care to each patient
How I Thrive
By going on hikes with my wife
2nd year
Nathan Aminpour, MD
Nathan Aminpour, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, Berkeley
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Surgical Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery
How I Thrive
Eating, hiking and traveling
Marisol Garcia, MD
Marisol Garcia, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
ACS and Minimally Invasive Surgery
How I Thrive
Spending time with family and friends, traveling, and cuddling with my dogs
Lily Suh, MD
Lily Suh, MD
Undergraduate School
Washington University of Saint Louis
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Everything! I love surgery
How I Thrive
Going to the beach and eating KBBQ!!!
Steven Yoshinaga, MD
Steven Yoshinaga, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, Berkeley
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Identifying and addressing healthcare disparities, mentorship, and medical education
How I Thrive
Travel, KBBQ, EDM and K-pop, & quality time with friends and family
Jaida West, MD
Jaida West, MD
Undergraduate School
Auburn University
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Clinical Interests
Breast Surgical Oncology with ACS call
How I Thrive
Taking time to debrief my day with family or a friend at the end of each day and spending time with my dog (Mocha).
3rd Year
Eduardo Alvarez, MD
Eduardo Alvarez, MD
Undergraduate School
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Studies University
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Clinical Interests
Minimally invasive surgery, colorectal surgery
How I Thrive
I enjoy learning new skills. I paint and sculpt in my free time. One of my favorite places to hike is on the Palos Verdes coast. I love trying new places to eat.
Satninderdeep (Deep) Bhatti, MD
Satninderdeep (Deep) Bhatti, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, Davis
Medical School
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Trauma and Surg Onc
How I Thrive
Listening to Drake and Lil Baby, playing sports, and giving back to the community
Vipin Dulam, MD
Vipin Dulam, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Miami
Medical School
Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Global surgery, reconstructive surgery, thoracic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, surgical technology, surgical education
How I Thrive
Adrenaline filled activities, long drives with the windows down, international trips, listening to Drake, and alas saying ‘Lets go canes!’
Kyuseok (Peter) Im, MD
Kyuseok (Peter) Im, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Southern California
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Global health, surgical oncology, trauma / critical care
How I Thrive
Good food, quality time with my wife, gym, anime
4th Year
Grace Lee, MD
Grace Lee, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Medical School
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Global health, health equity and surgical outcomes research
How I Thrive
Hanging out with my cat, eating good food, and going out with friends
Daniel Liu, MD
Daniel Liu, MD
Undergraduate School
Brown University
Medical School
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Acute Care Surgery/Critical Care, global surgery and surgical education
How I Thrive
Scuba diving, snowboarding, cycling, backpacking, UNC Basketball, checking my Coinbase account, and repeating as Fantasy Football Champion
Alexandria Panuccio, MD
Alexandria Panuccio, MD
Undergraduate School
Furman University
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Pancreatic cancers and healthcare disparities
How I Thrive
Time with my husband and my dogs, yoga, time spent outdoors and travel
Michael Walston, DO
Michael Walston, DO
Medical School
University of the Incarnate Word-School of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests
Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
How I Thrive
Eating delicious food, trail running, spending time with my family
5th Year
Kevin Guan, MD
Kevin Guan, MD
Undergraduate School
Pomona College
Medical School
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Global Health
How I Thrive
Exploring LA's food scene, traveling in my dreams and shrub cocktails
Jay Patel, MD
Jay Patel, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Robotic Surgery, Surgical Innovation, Colorectal surgery and Global Health
How I Thrive
Basketball, cooking, spending time with family, building stuff and napping
Joshua Wechsler, MD
Joshua Wechsler, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Arizona
Medical School
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Clinical Interests
Emergency General Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, Medical Education and Healthcare Management
How I Thrive
Going to the beach, weightlifting, scuba diving, skiing and video games
Claire Yang, MD
Claire Yang, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
California Northstate University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Medical education, surgical clinical quality improvement, palliative care in surgery
How I Thrive
Traveling, trying new recipes and cooking gadgets, movies, concerts and spending time with my cat
Graduates
Where are they now?
Where-are-they-now
Graduates over the past five years have gone on to do fellowships in Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Vascular Surgery.