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Chief Residents

Joseph Galgano, M.D.

Joseph Galgano, M.D.

College: Binghamton University

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Joe is a native of Franklin Square, Long Island where he fostered his lifelong love for pizza and bagels. He attended Binghamton University and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biochemistry. Dr. Galgano subsequently attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY where he earned his MD in 2021. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency here at the University of Rochester Medical Center with a Distinction in Medical Education.

When he isn't giving chalk talks on nerdy kidney related topics, you can find him bothering his downstairs neighbors by playing drums, perfecting his homemade pasta dough recipe, winning hands at poker and playing board games with his home friends. Fun fact - he was once hit in the face by a baseball live on TV at a New York Mets game in ~2006 and still has the ball to prove it (as well as the video on his phone if you'd like him to reluctantly show you). Following Chief Residency year, he plans to pursue a career in Nephrology barring no further significant head traumas. Dr. Galgano is extremely excited to utilize his passion for medical education, mentorship and clinical medicine to help make the program a better place to train.

Marwa Hussain, M.D.

Marwa Hussain, M.D.

College: Florida Atlantic University

Margaret Kruithoff, M.D.

Margaret Kruithoff, M.D.

College: Colby College

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine - Maine Track Program

Meg grew up first in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area followed by rural central Maine. She graduated from Colby College in 2012 with a B.A. in American Studies and Creative Writing. After gaining experience in the sustainable agriculture and historic preservation sectors, she pivoted to women's health, working as an administrative assistant and project manager for the Fish Center for Women's Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She completed her post-baccalaureate premedical studies at the University of Virginia and earned her M.D. at Tufts University School of Medicine - The Maine Track.  She chose the Internal Medicine residency program at the University of Rochester for the camaraderie, thoughtful approach to adult education, and abundance of clinical reasoning masters. Outside of medicine, her interests include trail running, cycling, and ballet.

Kingshuk Mazumdar, M.D.

Kingshuk Mazumdar, M.D.

College: Union College

Medical School: Albany Medical College 

Hailing from the great state of Wisconsin, King has always called the Midwest home. He made his first venture East when he attended Union College for his undergraduate education, majoring in Biology and Psychology. At Union, he was part of the Leadership in Medicine program, also completing an MBA in Healthcare Management, before matriculating directly to Albany Medical College to complete his MD. There, he met his now fiancée (a current Infectious Diseases Fellow at URMC) and couples-matched to URMC.

King was drawn to our program's commitments to collaboration, resident education, well-being, patient safety, and quality improvement. He also loved that Rochester reminded him of the Midwest, and how it immediately felt like home! He explored his clinical interests further by both completing the resident distinction track in Quality Improvement and obtaining his title of Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).

Outside of the hospital, you can find King watching his favorite soccer team (Chelsea FC), listening to early 2000s alternative music (recently attending his 20th Fall Out Boy concert), or playing with his two Guinea pigs (Comet and Chester)!

Angelina Winbush, M.D.

Angelina Winbush, M.D.

College: Allegheny College

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Angelina Winbush is from Pittsburgh, PA and attended Allegheny College for her undergraduate studies. While in college, she studied Global Health and Biology and completed a senior thesis which evaluated treatment of perinatal depression in a rural community. After college, she pursued her medical education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. While in medical school, she conducted microbiome research in the division of Infectious Disease and was involved in SNMA. She went on to pursue an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In her free time, she enjoys adventures with her baby and husband, home renovations, baking, and running. She hopes to pursue a career as an academic hospitalist.

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

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

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Faris Dar Hamed, M.D.


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

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

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

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

Neurology Preliminary Residents

Ahsan-Tameem, M.D.
Tameem Ahsan, M.D.
 “Tuh-MEEM Uh-SAAN”

(He/Him)Tufts University

Ciarletta-John, M.D.
John Ciarletta, M.D.
University at Buffalo

Duffy-Andrew, M.D.
Andrew Duffy, M.D.
Thomas Jefferson University

Fang-Benjamin, M.D.
Benjamin Fang, M.D.
“Fah-NG”
University of Rochester

Seigel-Courthey, M.D.
Courtney Seigel, M.D.
 “See-gull”

(She/Her)
Indiana University

Siegel-Rachel, M.D.
Rachel Siegel, M.D.
(She/Her)
Emory University

Tidd-Samantha, M.D.
Samantha J.S. Tidd, M.D.
Case Western – Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Yakubik-William, M.D.
William Yakubik, M.D.
“Yah-kuh-bick”
University of Vermont

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.
SUNY Upstate

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