PGY5

Rosanna Cheng He, MD

PGY5

Marine Coste, MD

French, avid skier, cheese lover 

Education: Northwestern University (undergraduate), SUNY Downstate (medical school)
Favorite activity in the city: discovering the newest speakeasy, walking around Prospect Park
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery 

A third culture kid. Born and raised in Venezuela, moved to China for a couple of years before moving to Miami. Went out west to Southern California for college, moved to NYC for medical school and decided to stay for residency. I love working out, dancing, eating, and spending time with friends and family. 

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 
Favorite Activity in the City: Social dancing (bachata, salsa, west coast swing); going to dance performances, musicals, and plays; and trying out new restaurants  
Specialty Interest: Undecided

PGY5

Hans Max Huber, MD

PGY5

Saran Kunaprayoon, MD

Originally from Somerville, MA. Enjoys hiking, skiing, and guitar.

Education: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Favorite Activity in the City: Running in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

Ex-serious cuber, Musician, Soccer and Ping Pong enthusiast

Education: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Trying new restaurants, biking in the city
Specialty interest: MIS/Colorectal

PGY5

Schneider Rancy, MD

PGY5

Haritha Reddy, MD

First-generation, son of Haitian immigrants, South Florida transplant, advocate for healthcare access equity, supporter of intersectionality, writer and poet

Education: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Favorite Activity in the City: Museums, theater-going, poetry lounges/cafes, bookshops, trying different food spots, upstate hiking
Specialty Interests: CT, Plastics/Hand, Trauma, MIS

India-born Jersey girl with some Philly roots. Catch me watching the newest psychological/mystery thrillers and horror movies, but my iTunes library is stuck in the 90’s.

Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Favorite Activity in the City: creating dance videos, photographing friends, and finding the best bubble tea joint
Specialty Interest: Breast Surgical Oncology

PGY5

Joseph K. Sullivan, MD, MS

PGY5

Shawn Tsutsui, MD

Born and raised in New York. Youngest of 3 brothers. Fordham alum.

Education: New York Medical College
Favorite Activity in the City: Watching the Mets at Citi Field
Specialty Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery

New York area native. Graduated from Brown with an Applied Math degree.

Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Cycling, specialty coffee shops, museums
Specialty Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery

PGY5

Hanna Williams, MD

PGY5

Allen Yu, MD, PhD

Northern California native but prefers colder weather. Obtained PhD through fishing, volleyball, photography, and occasionally doing lab work. Desperately holds onto outdated technology such as 35mm film, hardcover textbooks, and manual transmissions. Pretends he's an engineer with "the knack."

Education: Stony Brook University/Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (MD/PhD)
Favorite Activity in the City: Broadway shows, the Met, exploring new neighborhoods
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

PGY4

Alexandra Agathis, MD

Grew up in a large Greek family (Opa!) in New Jersey. One of six kids. Former D1 field hockey player, converted spin class enthusiast. Avid concert-goer and Spotify playlist curator.

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Favorite Activity in the City: Exploring new restaurants and the same pizzerias
Specialty Interest: Bariatric Surgery, Breast Oncology

PGY4

Eziwoma “Ezi” Odiri Alibo, MD

Fresh off the boat Nigerian immigrant, with family living in 4 of the 7 continents. Enjoys solitary activities like reading and listening to podcasts. Anime aficionado and Marvel enthusiast, can usually be engaged in deep conversation about the MCU and related works.

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Favorite Activity in the City: Seeing Broadway shows, dance performances, and plays with her sister. Otherwise slowly making her way through different Japanese food spots

Specialty Interest: Surgical oncology, HPB, maybe trauma

PGY4

MacAlistair “Mac” Colquhoun, MD

Originally from Los Angeles. Moved to New York for medical school. Main interests are running and music. 

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 

Favorite Activity in the City: Walking/running/biking Riverside or Central Park 

Specialty Interests: Surgical Oncology and Transplantation

PGY4

Yasmeen Dhindsa, MD

I grew up in Fresno, California. I love food, exploring, and trying new things especially anything outdoors!  

Hobbies: Going for runs, exploring new parts of the city, and trying new restaurants

Education: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA  

Specialty interests: Transplant Surgery 

PGY4

Pamela Emengo, MD

First Generation Immigrant, Yankee Fan, and Public Health Advocate

Education: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Favorite Activity in the City: Anything Food Related
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery

PGY4

Jordan Gipe, MD

Southern California born and raised surfer who has been building roots in the Northeast since medical school. Of the many hobbies one could pick up during quarantine, I chose juggling and I stand by that decision. Tennis player and outdoors enthusiast.

Education: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 

Favorite Activity in the City: Spike ball in Central Park, enjoying new bagel spots, Citi biking everywhere 

Specialty Interests: Undecided

PGY4

Taylor Kline, MD

Born and raised in Philly, but spent the last 9 years in Los Angeles. So excited to return to the east coast! When I’m not cooking for my friends or at yoga class, you can find me spending too many hours on my Nintendo Switch

Education: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Favorite Activity in the City: Trying new restaurants, searching endlessly for open tennis courts, visiting museums 

Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care

PGY4

Nina Mirabadi, MD

California Bay Area native, Cal bear, travel enthusiast, nature lover, foodie, interested in learning about different cultural perspectives and engaging in philosophical conversations, believer in abolishing homelessness.

Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Favorite Activity in the City: Walking around Central Park, listening to music, trying out new cuisines, road trips
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

Research

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Lee Dillon, MD

I grew up in a small town in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania and went to college in Baltimore. Before starting medical school, I got a job in clinical research in NYC and absolutely loved it — I was so excited to come back for residency.

Hobbies: long distance running, playing field hockey, snowboarding, traveling, trying new restaurants and bakeries 

Education: Duke University School of Medicine

Specialty interests: surgical oncology, breast surgery

RESEARCH

Alex Huang, MD

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Education: Rutgers University, Weill Cornell Medical College
Favorite Activity in the City: exploring new restaurants and food, running in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery

RESEARCH

Anastasia Kahan, MD

Originally from Vermont, predictably an outdoor enthusiast, never met a cheese I didn't love. 

Education: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Favorite Activity in the City: hanging with my dog Maple, a good day in central park, live music
Specialty Interest: undecided

Research

Olivia Katz, MD

Born at Mount Sinai and grew up in NYC. Obsessed with dogs and interested in improving access to surgical care in the local community. 

Education: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Favorite Activity in the City: Playing frisbee in Central Park with my dog, Peanut

Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery

RESEARCH

Mary Kim, MD

First generation immigrant, pianist, lego builder

Education: Cornell University, Baylor College of Medicine
Favorite Activity in the City: Visiting coffee shops and old book stores
Specialty Interests: pediatric surgery, surgical oncology

Research

Caroline Kim-Kiselak, MD

Southern Californian native, travel and outdoor enthusiast, amateur birder.

Education: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Favorite Activity in the City: Eating out, the Met, walking fast, Central Park

Specialty: Surgical Oncology

Research

Andrea Lifrieri, MD

New York native who comes from the Italian version of Toula's family from the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Spoken word poet, coffee enthusiast and lover of all things outdoors, especially hiking and running! 

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons 

Favorite Activity in the City: exploring different neighborhoods / cuisines, running / biking along the West Side Highway

Specialty: Breast Surgical Oncology

Research

Catherine Yip, MD

I've been slowly moving up the east coast since college from Florida to Durham, NC, to Baltimore, MD, and now New York. Courtesy of going to college at Duke, I am a huge basketball fan and can be found watching every Duke game possible. Aside from basketball, I love dancing salsa and bachata, food, and climbing

Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 

Favorite Activity in the City: Exploring new foods and visiting my brother

Specialty Interest: Pediatric surgery but still very much exploring

PGY3

Aron Bercz, MD

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Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Favorite Activity in the City: -

Specialty Interest: -

PGY3

Can “Lulu” Cao

Though born in China, grew up mostly in a small town in Florida before heading up north for college and medical school. I never expected to be in a big city so naturally I ended up in NYC for residency. Jokes aside, I'm incredibly excited for the new experiences, especially the food and the cultural diversity. Outside of the hospital, I'm a huge fan of board games/video games and love playing with dogs

Education: Alpert Medical School at Brown University

Favorite activity in the city: Trying new food, Visiting museums, Window shopping

Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

PGY3

Sarah Cao, MD

Originally an upstate New Yorker, who has spent the past eight years in Texas for undergraduate and medical school and is very excited to return to the homeland! 

Education: UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX

Favorite Activity in the City:  Eating at as many different restaurants, bakeries, and cafes as I can throughout the city

Specialty Interest: Still exploring

PGY3

Steve Char, MD

Boston born and raised, still hunting for a safe place in the city to cheer on the Bruins. Lover of coffee (iced, always), park hangs with pals, large bodies of water, parties with themes, and powder days. Passionate about the intersection of surgery, bioethics, and policy.

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Favorite Activities in the City: Bars with live music, roofs with great views, and saying hi to your dog.
Specialty Interest: Trauma and Critical Care, Surgical Ethics

PGY3

Tina Doan, MD

Born and raised in Tennessee and always trying to find good sweet tea. Provides unsolicited fun facts about cats, thinks that Top 40 pop from the 2000s-2010s is better than current music, attempts the NYT Crossword with variable success, and believes in the diversity and inclusion of Android users in group texts. 

Education: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Favorite Activity in the City: Broadway shows, taking walks in Carl Schurz Park, eating non-stop Kazunori

Specialty Interest: Colorectal surgery, surgical oncology

PGY3

Jessica Hoffen, MD

I'm originally from the Chicago suburbs and worked briefly in children's health policy before heading to medical school in Rhode Island. I'm passionate about health policy, advocacy, and population health. In my spare time you'll catch me tending to my plants, sampling local bakeries, and attempting my next DIY project.

Education: Northwestern University; MD-ScM: Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Favorite Activity in the City:  I'm looking forward to exploring every nook of Central Park with my husband and our dog Sadie, and to trying out all the bakeries I can find!

Specialty Interest: Currently interested in pediatric surgery and trauma surgery, but keeping an open mind!

PGY3

Anna Hoover, MD

Born in New York, raised in DC, and a Duke Blue Devil X2. Interests include running, baking, spending time outside, aerial classes, and trying out new food spots

Education: Duke University School of Medicine

Favorite Activity in the City: Running in Central Park

Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery

PGY3

Winston Jiang, MD

Born and raised in Rhode Island, where I also completed my undergraduate and medical education. Since I’ve always dreamed of living in New York City, I am super excited that Sinai is the place I finally leave home for! When not in the hospital, I enjoy hiking, cooking, and cheering on New England sports teams.

Education: The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University

Favorite Activity in the City: Exploring restaurants and bars with my partner

Specialty Interest: Trauma and critical care surgery

Research

Tony Lum, MD

NYC transplant raised in SW Louisiana. Interests include anything sports or outdoor related, wines/whiskeys, and rap music. Catch me at your local Chick-Fil-A or Halal cart

Education: LSUHSC New Orleans
Favorite Activity in the City: anything spontaneous
Specialty Interest: Pediatric surgery

PGY3

Clark Pitcher, MD

Born and raised in Michigan, and went to the University of Michigan for undergrad. Spent two gap years in NYC before medical school, and always knew I would return one day. In my free time, if I'm not watching Michigan football, I'll either be making a new recipe at home or trying a new restaurant in the city

Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Favorite activity in the city: Trying new restaurants, exploring different neighborhoods and hanging out in central park 

Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

PGY3

Michelle Shu

Born and raised in California, but excited to be on a new coast! Love baking, cooking, dancing, hiking, climbing, and plants

Education: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Favorite Activity in the City: Jazz bars, comedy shows, Brooklyn breweries, trying new restaurants, strolling through Central Park

Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery

PGY3

Carolyn Vanek, MD

Pennsylvania native where I worked as an EMT prior to going to medical school in Texas. During my off time you can catch me watching vintage movies, obtaining large quantities of kombucha, tending to my beloved house plants, and telling people how much I love my ebike.

Education: Baylor College of Medicine

Favorite Activity in the City: Discovering new bike lanes and ice cream shops

Specialty Interest: Global Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care

PGY3

George Youssef, MD

Grew up in Chicago. Likes evening workouts, pickup soccer, reading, and discovering music

Education: Tufts University School of Medicine

Favorite Activity in the City: People Watching on the subway

Specialty Interest: Undecided

PGY2

Ava Adler, MD

Born at Mount Sinai Hospital and have been in New York for High School, Undergrad and Medical School. I love getting excited about new activities, whether it's signing up to run a half-marathon, trying to cook something adventurous, or signing up to be a balloon holder in the Macy’s Day Parade.

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Favorite activity in the city: Walking long distances across Manhattan and stopping to look at every dog, entering Broadway lotteries to win tickets, trying to find the best Mediterranean food
Specialty Interest: Undecided

PGY2

Laura Barthold, MD

Philadelphia native who spent the last 9 years in New Hampshire. Love all things active - swimming, running, skiing, pickleball. Passionate about coffee and Philly sports teams.

Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Favorite activity in the city: Exploring new restaurants, running in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Surgical oncology, endocrine surgery

PGY2

Charles Callif, MD

Raised in a small town in New Hampshire. I enjoy being outside, especially running, hiking, or snowboarding.

Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Favorite activity in the city: Runs (walks) in Central Park, trying new restaurants, exploring neighborhoods
Specialty Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Trauma/Critical Care

PGY2

Yhan Colon Iban, MD, MPH

I was born and raised on the east coast of Puerto Rico before moving to Orlando, Florida in high school. Outside of the hospital, you can find me exploring the many fitness classes NYC has to offer or hunting for the best Thai restaurant. 

Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Favorite activity in the city: Theater/Concerts and eating out.
Specialty Interest: Global Surgery, Trauma/ Critical Care, Thoracic Surgery

PGY2

Julian Howland, MD

Chilean from the backwoods of Maine. When not in the hospital, I’m in the kitchen perfecting a recipe or traveling with my wife.

Education:Stanford University School of Medicine.
Favorite activity in the city: Discovering new restaurants and live music
Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

PGY2

Rashid Logan, MD

Born in New York but raised in Atlanta, Georgia. A former gymnast who now loves golfing, running, and trying new restaurants. 

Education: Morehouse School of Medicine
Favorite activity in the city: Strolling through Central Park
Specialty Interest: Colorectal Surgery

PGY2

Molly Papes, MD

Other than college in MA, I’ve lived entirely in New York. I love the outdoors (especially the Adirondacks and the beach), working out, reading, logic puzzles, and baking. 

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Favorite activity in the city: going to the Museum of Natural History, Broadway shows, and eating out
Specialty Interest: Undecided

PGY2

Sydney Record, MD

Born and raised in Southwest Florida, fell in love with the Northeast in college, then moved back south for med school. Beyond excited to be back in the Northeast and to be living in NYC for the first time! Former college/pro cheerleader, huge hockey enthusiast (go Canes, sorry Rangers fans!), and lover of all things pink!

Education: Duke University School of Medicine
Favorite activity in the city: running through Central Park, shopping sample sales
Specialty Interest: surgical oncology, breast surgery

PGY2

Aurora Sullivan, MD

I grew up on a lake in Old Town, Maine and I love spending time outdoors. I spent a gap year farming in southeast Australia and I'm always trying to stay involved with local agriculture. I love to knit, swim in lakes, bike ride, and bake.

Education: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Favorite activity in the city: Exploring botanical gardens
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology and Palliative Care

PGY2

Delaney Taylor, MD

Originally from West Virginia.  Spent time in Philadelphia for college, then Boston for my gap years and New Hampshire for medical school. I am excited to get back to living in a city! Enjoy spending time outside, cooking, and baking sourdough bread. 

Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Favorite activity in the city: Trying new restaurants and spending time in Central Park
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

PGY1 - Surgeon Scientist

Ann Fefferman, MD, PhD

Originally from Chicago but have lived in a variety of cities across the country, including LA, San Francisco, and Boston. I'm so excited to live in NYC now! I love coffee and used to be a barista back in college, and I am an avid runner.

Education: Boston University School of Medicine
Favorite activity in the city: Trying new restaurants and coffee shops, enjoying long runs in Central Park, and visiting the Met
Specialty Interest: Surgical Oncology

PGY1 - Surgeon Scientist

Lindsey Steinberg, MD, PhD

Missourian heading to NYC. Lover of dogs, music, ballet, yoga, meditation, and hiking.

Education: Washington University in St. Louis
Favorite activity in the city: Looking forward to Broadway, live music, art museums, and Central Park
Specialty Interest: Undecided