Internal Medicine Residents
Our Current Residents
PGY3
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
PGY2
Hemn Abdullah, MD
Born: Erbil, Iraq
Undergraduate: Hawler Medical University
Medical School: Hawler Medical University
Hobbies: Soccer
Future Goals: Undecided
Abdullah Al-Kahil, MD
Born: Detroit, MI
Undergraduate: Almaarefa University
Medical School: Almaarefa University
Hobbies: Soccer
Future Goals: Nephrologist or Hospitalist
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
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
Mark Eskander, DO
Born: Long IslandI, New York
Undergraduate Institution: Adelphi University
Medical School: LECOM
Hobbies: Video games, piano and basketball
Future Goals: Hospitalist
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
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
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
PGY1
Mohammed Danish Akbar, DO
Born: Hyderabad, India
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, Cooking, Travel, Learning Languages
Future Goals: Building a solid foundation in general internal medicine, while exploring if wanting to subspecialize.
Abraham S. Augustus, MD
Born: Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Undergraduate: Cleveland State University
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Hobbies: I play several musical instruments and love to create music
Future Goals: Undecided
Rahele Aliabadi Farahani, MD
Born: Iran
Medical School: Arak University of Medical Science
Hobbies: Hiking and spending time with my cat
Future Goals: Academic Cardiologist
Amna Mirza, MD
Born: Karachi, Pakistan
Undergraduate: DHACSS
Medical School: Ziauddin Medical College
Hobbies: Spending time with family, cooking and watching documentaries.
Future Goals: Primary Care v. Hospitalist
Basanta Pun Magar, MD
Born: Ghorahi, Dang Nepal
Undergraduate: Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine
Medical School: Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, Futsal, Hiking and Traveling
Future Goals: Primary Care, Sports Medicine Fellowship
Yusra Rizvi, MD
Born: Karachi, Pakistan
Undergraduate: Dow Medical College
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Hobbies: I enjoy painting, sketching, and outdoor activities like hiking and taking park strolls. I also love casing sunsets, watching shows and spending time with my family.
Future Goals: Hospitalist or Fellowship
Felicia Sheesley, DO
Born: Meadville, PA
Undergraduate: Allegheny College
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Golf, reading, beer brewing and family time
Future Goals: Be the best physician I can be for my patients
Salma Zook, MD
Born: Egypt
Medical School: Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies: Crochet and Diamond painting
Future Goals: becoming a caring physician