Surgery Los Angeles Medical Center - Residents
1st year
Riad Abdulmoniem, MD
Riad Abdulmoniem, MD
Undergraduate School
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Medical School
Howard University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Interventional Radiology and Vascular Pathology
How I Thrive
Enjoy playing/watching soccer, playing Call of Duty, weightlifting and going to 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
Syed Ahmed, MD
Syed Ahmed, MD
Undergraduate School
The University of Texas at Austin
Medical School
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center
Clinical Interests
Interventional Oncology and Vascular Interventions
How I Thrive
Attending sporting events, playing any sport, except pickleball, and reading
Emma Kar, MD
Emma Kar, MD
Undergraduate School
Gonzaga University
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Rural Surgery, Trauma, Breast and Colorectal
How I Thrive
Taking moments to enjoy friends, family, and nature (skiing, running, and hiking)
Elizabeth Lee, MD
Elizabeth Lee, MD
Undergraduate School
USC
Medical School
California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Patient Outcomes and Health Equality
How I Thrive
Being involved in meaningful work and having a strong support system
Jay Patel, MD
Jay Patel, MD
Undergraduate School
UCLA
Medical School
California University of Science and Medicine - School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Cardiothoracic Surgery and Clinical Research
How I Thrive
Spending time with friends and family, weightlifting, and playing basketball
Nader Shayegh, MD
Nader Shayegh, MD
Undergraduate School
Harvard University
Medical School
Howard University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Oncology, Health Disparity , and Preventative Medicine
How I Thrive
In nature and fresh produce
Bowen Song, MD
Bowen Song, MD
Undergraduate School
The University of Texas at Austin
Medical School
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center
Clinical Interests
Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology
How I Thrive
Long backpacking trips, playing/watching golf, watching and going road cycling
Tulasi Talluri, MD
Tulasi Talluri, MD
Undergraduate School
Michigan State University
Medical School
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Cancer and Vascular Disease
How I Thrive
Trying new food, playing tennis, pickleball, reading and true crime
Samuel Tate, MD
Samuel Tate, MD
Undergraduate School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School
UNC School of Medicine
Clinical Interests
Oncology and Mens Health
How I Thrive
Long walks, exercise and thinking too much about movies
Nikkie Vu-Huynh, MD
Nikkie Vu-Huynh, MD
Undergraduate School
UCLA
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University
Clinical Interests
Breast Surgery and Trauma Surgery
How I Thrive
Exploring new food with my husband, watching dramas and hanging out with my cat
Naveed Zaman, MD
Naveed Zaman, MD
Undergraduate School
UCLA
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Clinical Interests
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
How I Thrive
Playing video games, playing guitar, and making espresso based drinks
2nd year
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.
Meiwand Bedar, MD
Meiwand Bedar, MD
Medical School
Erasmus Universiteit Faculteit der Geneeskunde
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!
3rd 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
4th 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
5th 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
Graduates
Where are they now?
Where are they now? (PDF)
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.