Internal Medicine Residents
Our Current Residents
PGY3
Ahmed Abbasi, MD
Born: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: University of Victoria, British Columbia
Medical school: RAK College of Medical Sciences
Hobbies: I love to read! My favorite authors are John Grisham, Christopher Paolini and Michael Crichton. I am a big fan of road-trips and will be on the highway any chance I get. If I’m not reading a book or on the road I’m with my wife checking out a restaurant or going for a walk!
Future goals: Pretty sure about Hospitalist at the moment but I still have a lot of subspecialties to experience.
Maxim Kostyk, DO
Born: New York
Undergraduate: Bowdoin College
Medical school: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Weight lifting, trail running, lacrosse, basketball
Future goals: Sports Medicine Fellowship
Venkat Meruva, DO
Born: South Carolina. Raised in Dallas Texas
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: LECOM
Hobbies: Woodworking, restoring broken/old furniture, rock climbing
Future goals: Hospitalist vs Pulmonology Critical Care
Udit Nangia, MD
Born: Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hobbies: I enjoy jogging, reading science fiction books, and listening to podcasts in my free time.
Future goals: Primary care vs. Hospitalist
Nicole Nova, MD
Born: Lakewood, Ohio
Undergraduate: Cleveland State University
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Playing sand volleyball, exploring the Cleveland MetroParks, taking walks with my husband and my cats
Future goals: I am interested in pursuing a Palliative Care fellowship in the future. I am hoping to stay and practice in the area
Kavita Patel, DO
Born: Manning, SC
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas Campus
Hobbies: Plants/gardening, hiking, cooking/trying new restaurants, art projects, reading for fun, listening/learning about music
Future goals: Fellowship in Infectious Disease
Gabriela Sassi, MD
Born: Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil
Undergraduate: Unisul University
Medical School: Vale do Itajai University
Hobbies: Cooking with daughter, spending time with family, reading, paddle boarding
Future Goals: Not sure yet, but being a caring doctor for sure!
Hashim Syed, MD
Born: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: LECOM
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my wife and our families, playing with our cat Mario, and exploring new places in the city.
Future goals: I am interested in a fellowship in infectious disease, but I am open to other options as well.
PGY2
Peter Alamir, MD
Born: Jerusalem, Palestine
Undergraduate: Youngstown State University
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (Neomed)
Hobbies: Traveling, basketball, skiing and competitive gaming
Future goals: Allergy/Immunology fellowship and potentially other fields
Amir Darr, MD
Born: Toledo, OH
Undergraduate: University of Toledo Biology/Chemistry
Graduate: UTCOM: Masters in Biomedical Science
Medical School: University of Limerick, Ireland
Hobbies: working out, traveling, eating, playing recreational soccer, tennis, ping pong, 3finding Irish pubs in Cleveland
Future goals: Internist
Kyle Dezse, DO
Born: Powell, OH
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Graduate: University of Toledo
Medical School: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Bourbon, Formula 1, History Podcasts, trivia nights with friends and family
Future goals: Hospitalist v. Nephrology
Roman Fedchik, DO
Born: Rivne, Ukraine
Undergraduate: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: LECOM
Hobbies: Exercising, riding jet skis and lounging on the beach
Future goals: Hospitalist
Walid Hazem, DO
Born: Dayton, OH
Undergraduate: University of South Florida
Medical school: LECOM-Bradenton
Hobbies: Playing Soccer
Future goals: Rheumatology or Endocrinology
Ali Khambati, DO
Born: Mumbia, India
Undergraduate: St. Bonaventure/University of South Florida
Medical school: LECOM-Bradenton
Hobbies: catching up on movies and TV shows and all kinds of food
Future goals: Nocturnist
William Koch, DO, PhD
Born: Euclid, OH
Undergraduate: Ursuline College
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife, traveling, hiking, kayaking and cooking
Future goals: Fellowship in Rheumatology
Anton Yasinchak, DO
Born: Luhansk, Ukraine
Undergraduate: Cleveland State University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: traveling, trying/cooking new foods; learning new things by listening to podcasts, reading books; keeping myself active by working out, taking long walks, playing volleyball; niche interests include EDM, playing pool, taking care of my plants
Future goals: GI or Hem/Onc fellowship
PGY1
Natasha Gill, MD
Undergraduate: Government Medical College, Patiala
Medical School: Government Medical College, Patiala
Hobbies: Playing golf, painting, knitting & spending time with family
Future Goals: Cardiology or Heme/Onc Fellowship
Allison Kim, DO
Born: Carmel, IN
Undergraduate Institution: Lawrence University
Medical School: LECOM, Erie
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, skiing and arts/crafts
Future Goals: Potentially considering fellowship, but open to anything
Mark Eskander, DO
Born: Long IslandI, New York
Undergraduate Institution: Adelphi University
Medical School: LECOM
Hobbies: Video games, piano and basketball
Future Goals: Hospitalist
Andy Le, DO
Born: Garden Grove, California
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Riverside
Medical School: LECOM
Hobbies: Running, hiking, camping, fantasy football, and spending time with family and friends
Future Goals: Hospitalist
Matthew Dyer, DO
Born: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate Institution: Xavier University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Swimming, travel (especially visiting national parks), reading, and watching sports
Future Goals: Hospitalists
Michael Anjorin, DO
Born: Plainfield, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Loyola University Chicago
Medical School: DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Fitness, basketball, pin-pong, video editing, hiking, beach, car enthusiast, finances, time with family and friends and exploring Cleveland
Future Goals: Inpatient/Outpatient Internal Medicine
Vlad Petre, MD
Born: Hackensack, New Jersey
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Hobbies: Playing piano, cooking, gaming, and going for walks
Future Goals: Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology
Jacob Rothermund, MD
Born: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Saint George’s University
Hobbies: Cooking, listening to podcasts (mainly sports and tv/movie related) and any live sporting events
Future Goals: Undecided