Surgery Los Angeles Medical Center - Residents

1st year

Maxine Arnush, MD

Maxine Arnush, MD

Medical School

Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Isabella Boedefeld, MD

Isabella Boedefeld, MD

Medical School

University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine

Emily Cao, MD

Emily Cao, MD

Medical School

McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Terrell Christian, MD

Terrell Christian, MD

Medical School

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Tejal Gala, MD

Tejal Gala, MD

Medical School

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

David Hanelin, MD

David Hanelin, MD

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Brenda Hug, MD

Brenda Hug, MD

Medical School

Drexel University College of Medicine

Meghana Kapa, MD

Meghana Kapa, MD

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Edward Kranz, MD

Edward Kranz, MD

Medical School

University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Joy Li, MD

Joy Li, MD

Medical School

University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine

Travis Nguyen, MD

Travis Nguyen, MD

Medical School

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

Nicholas Pudar, MD

Nicholas Pudar, MD

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Chelsey Schartz, MD

Chelsey Schartz, MD

Medical School

University of Kansas School of Medicine

2nd year

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

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)

Melissa Justo, MD

Melissa Justo, MD

Medical School

University of Tennessee College of Medicine

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

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

3rd 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.

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!

4th 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

5th 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

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.

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