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Chief Residents

Natalia Aerton, M.D.

Natalia Aerton, M.D.

College: Stony Brook University

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Buffalo

Natalia grew up in Ukraine, a free spirit whose journey led her to New York State. She graduated from Stony Brook University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She then pursued her M.D. at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Drawn to the tight-knit community and supportive environment, she chose the URMC Internal Medicine residency program, where she immediately felt at home among wonderful colleagues. During residency, she completed research and education tracks, fueling her passion for teaching. Excited about a future in cardiology, she looks forward to the next year working with residents, teaching, and deepening her expertise in internal medicine. 

Outside of hospital life, Natalia enjoys taking care of her pet parrots, who she can always talk to—though they often talk back. Recently, she became a mother and is embracing motherhood and all the joyful experiences it brings.

Troy Anlage, M.D.

Troy Anlage

College: University of Maryland, College Park

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Troy was born and raised in Laurel, Maryland, a town halfway between the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metro areas. He completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology & Neurobiology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Moving his way up the East Coast, he then attended the Drexel University College of Medicine where he received his MD in 2022. His medical career trajectory was altered by several formative experiences during his time in Philadelphia, including volunteer work with the Naloxone Outreach Project and clinical rotations at the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice, which provides care to patients living with HIV. Troy then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Rochester, attracted by the program’s comradery and emphasis on resident education. Following his Chief Residency at the University of Rochester, Troy plans to pursue a career in Infectious Diseases.

Outside of work, you’ll find Troy on the Shadow Pines and ROC City Pickleball courts, where he may someday achieve a 4.0 player rating. He is a “retired” alto saxophonist (with his glory days behind him), having played in the Mighty Sound of Maryland marching band while in college and holding the title of Alto Saxophone Section Leader. He also enjoys making homemade pizza, swimming, kickball, and listening to his favorite band, Vulfpeck.

Nina Rizk, M.D.


Nina Rizk, M.D.

College: Villanova University

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Nina grew up in a number of different places including multiple cities in Upstate New York, as well as Newtown, Connecticut and Beirut, Lebanon - however for most of her childhood home was in Rochester. She attended Villanova University in Pennsylvania where she earned her BS/BA, in Comprehensive Sciences and Psychology with a concentration in Healthcare Ethics. She then made her way to Detroit, Michigan where she worked as a Case Manager at Alternatives for Girls before heading to Boston University in Massachusetts where she earned her MS/MPH, in Medical Sciences and Public Health with a concentration in Health Law, Bioethics, and Human Rights. 

Her background informed her decision to attend University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where the biopsychosocial model is integral to the education and training of medical students who care for "the entire person". She was thrilled to continue her training in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center, from which she graduated with distinctions in Clinical Education and Quality Improvement. After this year, she plans to become an Academic Hospitalist. She enjoys baking new recipes, traveling the world, and exploring the robust coffee scene right here in Rochester!

Michael Tiongson, M.D.

Michael Tiongson, M.D

College: New York University

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Mike grew up “downstate” in Nanuet, NY, about an hour north of New York City. He earned his B.A. in Economics from New York University. After college, he worked as a Clinical Research Associate at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he discovered a strong interest in medical education and helped pilot a national Epidemiology and Biostatistics curriculum for rheumatology fellows. He went on to earn his M.D. from Albany Medical College, graduating with Distinction in Research for his thesis on immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated inflammatory arthritis.

During his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Mike especially valued the camaraderie among residents and faculty, the balance of graduated autonomy with thoughtful supervision, and the many opportunities to get involved in medical education. Following his chief resident year, he plans to pursue fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Outside of medicine, Mike enjoys running, skiing, and trying new cuisines with his wife. He’s an avid fan of the New York Yankees and New York Knicks, and since moving to Rochester he’s proudly embraced being part of the Bills Mafia!


Class of 2026 (PGY-3)

Joseph Abiade, M.D.
Joseph Abiade, M.D.
"Abi-Ade"
Meharry Medical College

Ellie Camanzo, M.D.
Ellie Camanzo, M.D.
University at Buffalo

Darla Carvallo Castaneda, M.D.
Darla Carvallo Castaneda, M.C.
University of San Marcos

Andrea Donofrio, M.D.
Andrea Donofrio, M.D.
(She/Her)
SUNY Upstate

Paul Hart, M.D.
Paul Hart, M.D.
University at Buffalo

Matthew Jorizzo, M.D.
Matthew Jorizzo, M.D.
 "Your-eets-oh"

(He/Him)
Oregon Health & Science University

Chaitya Joshi, M.D.
Chaitya Joshi, M.D.
 "Chay-thea"

(She/Her)
University at Buffalo

Ulyana Khaba, M.D.
Ulyana Khaba, M.D.
Danlo Halytsky Lviv National Med University

Ulyana Khaba, M.D.
Ulyana Khaba, M.D.
Danlo Halytsky Lviv National Med University

Kelsey Kille, M.D.
Kelsey Kille, M.D.
(She/Her)
SUNY Upstate

Charles Leahy, M.D.
Charles Leahy, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Rebecca Lee, M.D.
Rebecca Lee, M.D.
University at Buffalo

Ashleigh Manktelow, M.D.
Ashleigh Manktelow, M.D.
"Mank-tuh-low"
(She/Her)
Creighton University

Monica Masterson, M.D.
Monica Masterson, M.D.
Cooper Med School of Rowan University

Genevieve Medina, M.D.
Genevieve Medina, M.D.
"Jen-uh-veev"
(She/Her)
University of Rochester

Josiah Miller, M.D.
Josiah Miller, M.D. 
"Jo-sigh-uh"
Thomas Jefferson University

Princess Onuorah, M.D.
Princess Onuorah, M.D.
(She/Her)
UNC Chapel Hill

Gregory Russo, M.D.
Gregory Russo, M.D.
SUNY Upstate
 

Andrew Sepiol, M.D.
Andrew Sepiol, M.D.
 "See-pee-ull"

Medical College of Wisconsin

Yousef Shah, M.D.
Yousuf Shah, M.D. 
Stony Brook University

Rhea Sharma, M.D.
Rhea Sharma, M.D. 
 "Ree-ya"

Indiana University

Emily Wu, M.D.
Emily Wu, M.D. 
(She/Her)
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona

Charles Springer, M.D.
Charles Springer, M.D.
(He/Him)
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Bisher Sultan, D.O.
Bisher Sultan, D.O.
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Brian Unruh, M.D.
Brian Unruh, M.D. 
University at Buffalo

Primary Care Residents

Claire Filloux, M.D.
Claire Filloux, M.D. 
 "Fee - you"

(She/Her)
University of Rochester

Marwa Hussain, M.D.
Marwa Hussain, M.D.
Florida Atlantic University

Christine Kim, M.D.
Christine Kim, M.D.
(She/Her)
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Tyler Pocchiari, M.D.
Tyler Pocchiari, M.D.
(He/Him)
 SUNY Upstate

Class of 2027 (PGY-2)

Alessandrini-Jonathan, M.D.
Jonathan Alessandrini, M.D.
SUNY Upstate

Chirokikh-Alexander, M.D.
Alexander Chirokikh, M.D.
 “Ch-row-key”

(He/Him)
University of Rochester

Colligan-Cleary-Megan, M.D.
Megan Cleary, M.D.
Wright State University


Faris Dar Hamed, M.D.
Ponce Health Sciences University

Garone-Michael, M.D.
Michael Garone, M.D., Ph.D.
SUNY Upstate

Glozman-Thomas, M.D.
Thomas Glozman, M.D.
(He/Him)
Albany Medical College

Deepak-John, M.D.
Deepak John, M.D.
(He/Him)
New York Medical College

Lawson-Gregory, M.D.
Gregory Lawson, M.D.
“Law-sun”
(He/Him)
University of Nebraska
 

Lott-Ronald, M.D.
Ronald Lott, D.O.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mathews-Ian, M.D.
Ian Mathews, M.D., Ph.D.
University of California

Mo-Julia, M.D.
Julia Mo, M.D.
University of Rochester

Murra-Ali, M.D.
Ali Murra, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University

Petroff-Joseph, M.D.
Joseph Petroff, M.D.
SUNY Upstate

Prajapati-Avi, M.D.
Avi Prajapati, M.D.
“UH-vee Pruh-JAH-puh-tee”
(He/Him)
University of Nebraska

Shah-Mandli, M.D.
Manali Shah, D.O.
(She/Her)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Sorci-olivia, M.D.
Olivia Sorci, M.D.
“Oh-liv-ee-uh Sor-see”
(She/Her)
University at Buffalo
 

Sturr-Kevin, M.D.
Kevin Sturr, M.D.
Boston University

Tekeste-Rahel, M.D.
Rahel Tekeste, M.D.
 “RAA-hel 
Teh-KESS-teh
(She/Her)
University of Texas Medical Branch

Wexler-Ava, M.D.
Ava Wexler, M.D. 
(She/Her)
Hadassah Medical School

Yuan-Chase, M.D.
Chase Yuan, M.D.
“Yuen”
(He/Him)
Albany Medical College

Williamson-Zachary, M.D.
Zachary Williamson, D.O.
Lake Erie College of Osteophathic Medicine

Woo-Katherine
Katherine Woo, M.D.
(She/Her)
University of Rochester

Yin-Jie, M.D.
Jie Yin, M.D.
“Jae”
(She/Her)
Boston University

Primary Care Residents

Chow-Amanda, M.D.
Amanda Chow, M.D.
(She/Her)
University of Rochester

Long-Meghan, M.D.
Meghan Derleth, M.D.
University at Buffalo

Brown-Kenmarie-NG, M.D.
Kenmarie Ng Brown, M.D.
Ponce Health Sciences University

Verma-Shelley, M.D.
Shelley Verma, M.D.
University at Buffalo



Physician Scientist Training Program Residents

Matthew-Rice, M.D.
Matthew Rice, M.D., Ph.D.
Hofstra University

Class of 2028 (PGY-1)

Atlas
Jason Atlas, M.D.
University of Rochester


Barrett
Sydney Barrett, M.D.
University of Rochester

Choudhury
Sarah Choudhury, M.D.
"Sa-ruh Chowder-ee"
(she/her/hers)
University at Buffalo

Clay
John Clay, M.D.
(he/him/his)
SUNY Upstate

Cornell
Brian Cornell, M.D.
University at Buffalo

Dahl
Spencer Dahl, M.D.
University of Rochester

Dzubara
Bryce Dzubara, M.D.
(he/him/his)
The Ohio State University

Hamilton
Sarah Hamilton, M.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
East Tennessee State 

Hunter
Jefferson Hunter, M.D.
University of Rochester

Issany
Arsh Issany, M.D., M.P.H.
"Ersh Eee-ssaa-nee"
(he/him/his)
University at Buffalo

Kaliszuk
Stefan Kaliszuk, D.O.
"Steph - Fan  Cal - liz – zook"
(he/him/his)
Michigan State University

Kazmierczak
Zara Kazmierczak, M.D.
"Z-air-uh Kaz-mer-zak"
University at Buffalo

Krall
Mitchell Krall, M.D.
(he/him/his)
Albany Medical College

Mathew
Vineetha Mathew, M.D.
"vi-NEE-thuh"
Tufts University

Petrova
Lana Petrova, M.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University
 

Qiao
Edward Qiao, M.D.
"Chee-ow"
(he/him/his)
California Northstate University

Qudsi
Haani Qudsi, M.D.
"HAA-NEE KOOD-SEE"

SUNY Upstate

Revera-Mardina
Luis Miguel Rivera Medina, M.D. 
University of San Marcos

Rukh
Syeda Rukh, D.O.
"Sa-ee-duh Roo-kh"
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Severino
Alexander Severino, M.D.
"Seh-VUH-ree-no"
(he/him/his)
John Hopkins University

Singh
Mandeep Singh, D.O.
(he/him/his)
New York Institute of Osteopathic Medicine

Spencer
Ashley Spencer, M.D.
(she/her/hers)
Pennsylvania State University

Tameez-ud-dun
Asma Tameez ud din, M.D.
"Ta mEEz OO dEEn"
(she/her/hers)
Rawalpindi Medical College

Wager
Bryan Wager, M.D.
SUNY Upstate

Wang
Matthew Wang, M.D.
University of Rochester

Zarei
Parmida Zarei, M.D., M.P.H.
"Par-me-duh Za-ree"
University of Illinois

Primary Care Residents

OConnell
Rebecca O'Connell, M.D.
Florida International University

Seagrave
William Seagrave, M.D.
East Tennessee State

Preliminary Medicine Residents

Guy
Diamond Guy, M.D.
(she/her/hers)
University of Rochester

Kongara
Sunaina Kongara, M.D.
"Sue-neigh-nah"
(she/her/hers)
University of Rochester

Neurology Preliminary Residents

Arriola-Villafuerte
Jose Arriola Villafuerte          
Thomas Jefferson University

Bahri
Mara Bahri, M.D.
"BAA-ree"
(she/her/hers)
The Ohio State University

Dressler
Lindsey Dressler, M.D.
"Lin-zee Dress-ler"
(she/her/hers)
University at Buffalo

Ganesan
Bhageerathi Ganesan, M.D.
BAH-gee-ruh-thee guh-NAY-sun
(she/her/hers)
The Ohio State University

Kim
Kevin Kim, M.D.
Wayne State University

Li
Jason Li, M.D.
Indiana University

Mancini
Kathryn Mancini, M.D.
(she/her/hers)
Albany Medical College

Swaminathan
Priya Swaminathan, M.D.
"PREE-yuh SWAA-mee-NAH-thun"
(she/her/hers)
University of Utah