3rd Year Residents

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Rachel Siemons, MD

Birthplace:Los Angeles, CA

Medical school:University of California of San Francisco (UCSF – UC Berkeley Joint Medical Program)

Education:Brown University, BA in Anthropology and Community Health. Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, Post-Bac Premedical Program. UC Berkeley School of Public Health, Berkeley, CA MS in Health & Medical Sciences

Hobbies:Dancing, watching and playing soccer, gardening, hiking, spending time in nature and at the beach, traveling and exploring other cultures, cuisines, and customs. Listening to podcasts while sitting in LA’s endless traffic

Language(s) spoken:English and Spanish

Personal accomplishments:First physician in my family. Conducted research and advocacy around DACA as part of my master’s degree thesis project. Being a family caregiver

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Cassandra De La Torre, DO

Birthplace:Santa Monica, California

Osteopathic medical school:A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ

Education:University of California, Santa Cruz, B.S. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Hobbies:Trip planning and traveling, spending time with family and loved ones, retail therapy, hot yoga, eating all the food my partner cooks, exploring new neighborhoods/restaurants and movie nights

Language(s) spoken:English, Intermediate Spanish

Personal accomplishments:Getting into medical school and becoming a physician, making it back to Los Angeles after 11 years to work in my community and reunite with family, swimming in the Amazon with caimans and piranhas

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James A Kropac II, DO

Birthplace:Montebello, California

Osteopathic medical school:Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Education:B.A. Biological Sciences - USC

Hobbies:Music, acting, storytelling, public health, sociology, politics, psychology, history, gardening, religions, classic science fiction, and spending time with my family

Language(s) spoken:English, Spanish

Personal accomplishments:Starred in a feature length movie, played a live show at a dive bar in Queens, and I found and married my incredible wife

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Brian Kun, DO

Birthplace:Los Angeles, CA

Osteopathic medical school:A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ

Education:University of Nevada, Las Vegas, BS in Biological Sciences

Hobbies:Spending time with family and friends, playing and watching basketball, videogames, going to the gym, traveling, and trying new foods

Language(s) spoken:English, Chinese, basic Spanish

Personal accomplishments:First generation college graduate and first physician in the family. Tutored and provided mentorship to elementary and college students for many years. I am proud to continue my passion in helping the underserved in my hometown of Los Angeles

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Minette C. Lagman, DO

Birthplace:Quezon City, Philippines

Osteopathic medical school:Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Education:Mount St. Mary's University, Los Angeles, BS Biology

Hobbies:hiking, yoga, traveling, trying new restaurants, escape rooms

Language(s) spoken:English, Tagalog, Kapampangan (a Filipino dialect)

Personal accomplishments:First in my family to graduate with a degree and become a physician in the United States, survived Michigan winters (read: weeks without sunlight) throughout medical school, and put my Japanese conversational skills to the test and survived/traveled to Japan-twice

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Alejandro Miranda, DO

Birthplace:San Diego, California

Osteopathic medical school:Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Education:University of California, Irvine: B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor in Philosophy Michigan State University College of Human Medicine: Master of Public Health

Hobbies:I enjoy long-distance running, going to the gym, hiking, going to the beach, reading, listening to new artists, and spending time with family and friends

Language(s) spoken:English, Spanish

Personal accomplishments:I’ve completed a half-marathon. I’m the first in my family to attend college and pursue higher education. I was on "Let’s Make a Deal" with Wayne Brady and won the grand prize of the show

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Erik Moreno, DO

Birthplace:Garden Grove, CA

Osteopathic medical school:Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, AL

Education:University of California, Irvine, BS Public Health Sciences

Hobbies:Hiking, trying new foods, powerlifting, and traveling

Language(s) spoken:English, Spanish

Personal accomplishments:First in family to graduate from a 4-year university and become a physician

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Rukia Yosuf, MD

Birthplace:Nashville, TN

Medical School:University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, Ohio

Education:Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, BA Biological Sciences

Hobbies:Pokémon GO, skiing, facetiming my family, walks on the beach, adventures with my husband

Language(s) spoken:English, Spanish, Pashto

Personal accomplishments:Have visited 43 countries. Best aunt in existence. Completed nursing school before medical school. I’ve been employed since middle school

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Ethan Youssefzadeh, DO

Birthplace:Los Angeles, CA

Osteopathic medical school:Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA

Education:University of California, Los Angeles, BA Psychology

Hobbies:Spending time with loved ones. Basketball, swimming, hiking and traveling

Language(s) spoken:English, Farsi, Hebrew

Personal accomplishments:First generational physician in my family and grateful to be able to practice medicine in Los Angeles, my beloved hometown. Got married during my first month of medical school and we were recently blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Spent 4 years working as a high school teacher and school counselor and have since founded several non-profit organizations to help teens and adolescence in nearby communities

2nd Year Residents

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Kristen Austin, MD

Birthplace:Pasadena, California

Medical School:Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Education:University of California Irvine BS Developmental and Cell Biology

Hobbies:Singing, hiking, caring for houseplants, going to concerts and comedy shows

Language(s) spoken:English and Tagalog

Personal accomplishments:I was the female lead single for a rock band that performed at the annual Pediatric Aids Benefit Concert at Drexel University College of Medicine for 4 years. I sang the National Anthem at my medical school commencement. I have saved many plants from dying, including fiddle leaf figs, ficus tineke and Manjula pothos

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Jacob Bodden, MD

Birthplace:Brownsville, Texas

Medical school:University of Texas Health Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX

Education:Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, BS Biology; Minor in Biochemistry, Psychology

Hobbies:Cooking, singing and dancing in the shower (without falling) thrifting, and raising my 2 houseplants

Language(s) spoken:English

Personal accomplishments:Learned how to keep plants alive. First in my family to earn a graduate degree. Successfully moved across the country

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Gregory Chisholm, MD

Birthplace:San Diego, California

Medical school:University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Education:Occidental College, BA Biochemistry

Hobbies:Backpacking, chess and tea tastings

Language(s) spoken:English, Chinese

Personal accomplishments:Performed a vocal concert at Carnegie Hall. Former manager of Occidental Glee Club and Omons’ Docapella. Survived a 40 ft. fall of a cliff and only broke a tiny foot bone (sesamoid)

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John Davilmar, MD

Birthplace:Queens, NY

Medical school:Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

Education:Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN, BS Biology-Research

Hobbies:Hiking, basketball and traveling

Language(s) spoken:English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish

Personal accomplishments:YouTube video content creator. I’ve been to 25 states and 5 national parks

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Daniel Del Barrio-Amil, DO

Birthplace:Quezon City, Philippines

Osteopathic medical school:Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA

Education:University of California, Irvine, BS Neurology

Hobbies:cooking, espresso brewing, PC building, rock climbing and hiking

Language(s) spoken:English

Personal accomplishments:I was lucky enough to hike up Half Dome in Yosemite and Angels Landing in Zion before permits were required. I was also fortunate to have hiked to the top of Mount Fuji and complete the Ring Road drive in Iceland. I can also make a basic latte

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Oswaldo Escobar, DO

Birthplace:Los Angeles, California

Osteopathic medical school:Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA

Education:California State University, Los Angeles, CA, BS Microbiology

Western University of Health Sciences, MS Medical Sciences

Hobbies:Spending time with family and friends, hiking, gardening, playing the bass guitar, video games and drinking coffee

Language(s) spoken:English, Spanish

Personal accomplishments:First generation college graduate and medical school graduate. Published research from undergraduate work. I self-cultivated my own garden of fruits

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Nathaniel Gleason, MD

Birthplace:Fountain, Valley, CA

Medical school:University of California, Riverside School of Medicine

Education:University of California, Riverside, MS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and BS Biochemistry

Hobbies:Hiking, running, swimming, skateboarding to Trader Joes, traveling to new places, playing table tennis, reading scripture, spending time with friends and family and my dog Gracie

Language(s) spoken:English

Personal accomplishments:Completed half triathlon with 5,000 feet elevation climb. Traveled to 4 continents (outside of North America). I can do a backflip

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Nathanael Morales, MD

Birthplace:Fontana, CA

Medical school:University of California Irvine

Education:University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, BS Biology and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, MPH Urban Health Disparities

Hobbies:Running, video gaming, reading sci-fi novels, hanging out w/my dog Petey, listening to podcasts (comedy, cultural commentary, history)

Language(s) spoken:English, Spanish

Personal accomplishments:Donated over 5 feet of hair to Locks of Love. Ran the LA Marathon 4 times in high school. Played saxophone & bongos for my church band

1st Year Residents

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Charlotte Austin, MD

Birthplace:New York, NY

Medical school:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

Education:Harvard College, Cambridge, MA BA Slavic Languages and Literatures; History

Hobbies:Cooking and hosting dinner parties, pilates, going to concerts, going to the movies, spending time with family and friends

Language(s) spoken:English, basic Spanish and Russian

Personal accomplishments:I am passionate about social justice and was a founding member of White Coats for Black Lives while in medical school, now active in multiple local mutual aid efforts to support my unhoused neighbors

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Willy Chueng, DO

Birthplace:San Francisco, CA

Medical school:Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA

Education:University of California, Berkeley, BA integrative Biology

Hobbies:Hiking, pickleball, board games, Marvel movies, and supporting the 49ers and Warriors

Language(s) spoken:English, Cantonese

Personal accomplishments:First generation physician in my family and grateful to continue serving the LA community. Spearheaded Pomona’s first COVID vaccine clinic during the early pandemic. Been on more bus/train/subway rides than car rides in my lifetime

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Shyamsundar Ramasubramaniam, DO

Birthplace:Coimbatore, India

Medical school:Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO

Education:Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO, MBA Healthcare Leadership and University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, BS Biochemistry

Hobbies:Photography, tennis, mechanical watches, vintage fountain pens

Language(s) spoken:English, and Tamil

Personal accomplishments:Third degree black belt in Taekwondo. First physician in my family. Placed top 10 at my medical school’s ping pong tournament

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Setareh Shekarchi, DO

Birthplace:Oklahoma City, OK

Medical school:Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA

Education:University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA BS Neurobiology

Hobbies:Running, hiking, going to the beach, cooking, baking, finding local coffee shops

Language(s) spoken:English, and Farsi

Personal accomplishments:First generation physician in my family, ran the 2020 LA Marathon, and incredibly blessed to be able to serve in SoCal, a place I’ve called home for most of my life

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Hannah Taylor, DO

Birthplace:Los Angeles, CA

Medical school:Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA

Education:Scripps College, Claremont, CA, BA Cognitive Neuroscience

Hobbies:baking, jigsaw puzzles, needlepoint/cross-stitch, singing along to musical soundtracks

Language(s) spoken:English, basic Spanish

Personal accomplishments:My toast to my twin sister at her wedding had everyone in tears, I am less terrified to parallel park, I am becoming the physician my 5-year-old self-dreamed of becoming, there is not a Hamilton lyric that I haven’t loved

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Brian To, DO

Birthplace:Anaheim, CA

Medical school:Touro University California

Education:University of California, San Diego, BA Economics; Touro University California, MS

Hobbies:Archery, gardening and taking care of our cat with my wife

Language(s) spoken:English, and Chinese (Teochew Dialect)

Personal accomplishments:I did a half-marathon with minimal training ( I do not recommend doing that. My legs were cramping non-stop in the last two miles). Taking good care of our cat despite discovering that I am allergic to cats after adopting him. Marrying my wonderful wife who somehow decided it was a good idea to marry me

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Regina Woo, DO

Birthplace:Los Angeles, CA

Medical school:Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA

Education:University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, BS Human Biology and Touro University California, Vallejo, CA, MS Medical Health Sciences

Hobbies:Playing the ukulele and guitar, jigsaw and 3-D puzzles, chasing sunsets, hanging out with loved ones, traveling & volunteering abroad, cooking & eating different cultural foods

Language(s) spoken:English, Korean

Personal accomplishments:Black Belt in Tae Kwon DO. Received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, which is awarded to only 1 graduating student for being recognized for both clinical excellence & outstanding compassion in healthcare. For creating a Touro-school-niche Affirmation Card initiative to spread positivity & happiness around campus during the pandemic, which is still used by faculty and students today

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Michael Yco, MD

Birthplace:Pomona, CA

Medical school:University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Education:University of Nevada, Reno, BS Neuroscience

Hobbies:Gaming, exercise, PC building, listening to music, taking care of animals, cooking, and eating

Language(s) spoken:English

Personal accomplishments:My biggest accomplishment is being a role model for my two brothers. My runner up accomplishments are moving to LA proper after always dreaming of making a living in the city. My smaller personal accomplishments include building my own PC from scratch, being able to say I’ve pet a tiger, had experience maintaining the mainframe for a company, assisted with research in a memory and brain lab, and being an adequate cook

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