House Staff Bios
Ibraheem Al Shareef, M.B.B.S. —PL-1
Hometown: Saida, Lebanon
Medical School: Beirut Arab University
Future Medical Goals: Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy; also interested in Pediatric Allergy and Gastronenterology
Personal interests: Music, soccer, basketball, table tennis, biking, traveling
Imad Awa, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Hama, Syria
Medical School: Aleppo University
Future Medical Goals: General Pediatrics, perhaps Pediatric Neurology, academic teaching
Personal interests: Sports (playing and watching), traveling, home decor, fighting with my kids
Jenica Harmon, D.O. —PL-1
Hometown: East Syracuse, NY
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics, Refugee Medicine, Foster Care and Adoption, Children with Complex Medical Needs and Ethnopediatrics - a little bit of everything!
Personal interests: I absolutely love spending time with my family, being outside, baking, knitting, Syracuse college sports, the Double H Ranch and of course all things winter!
Steve Hicks, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Red Hook, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical goals: Pediatric Oncology or Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Personal interests: Running, basketball, skiing, playing guitar, spending time outdoors with my wife and 2 dogs.
Evelyne Khoriaty, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Lebanon
Medical School: American University of Beirut
Future Medical Goals: Possibly a hematology/oncology fellowship
Personal interests: Swimming, chocolate and shopping, playing the piano, traveling, volunteer work in GNK foundation (road safety and health awareness), and last but not least spending time with my amazing family and friends :)
Joshua McBride, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Syracuse, UT
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh
Future Medical goals: Critical Care, Cardiology or EM
Personal interests: Spending time with my wife and 2 little girls, camping, finding new music/musicians, riding ATVs
Vanessa Orrego, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Medical School: St. George's University
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics/Hospitalist, or possibly Pediatric Cardiology. I am excited to rotate though the different specialties to find out what I am really passionate about!
Personal interests: Staying active! I have taken up running, but I really miss playing on organized sports teams. I like watching movies, eating good food, and spending time with family and friends.
Angela Pericozzi, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Groton, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical goals: To practice primary care
Personal interests: Spending time with my children, friends, and family, dancing, WII, and trying new things!
Kristin Riley, D.O. —PL-1
Hometown: Santa Barbara, California
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Neonatology or Pediatric Dermatology
Personal interests: Staying active (running/walking, hiking, swimming, yoga, Dailey Method), cooking, traveling, reading, music, beach, skiing, dinner parties or wine tasting with friends, spending time with friends and family particularly all my nieces and nephews!
Jeremy Steele, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Future Medical goals: Neonatology or Cardiology
Personal interests: Camping and the outdoors, Guitar, Sports, The Birthright Israel program, my research, travel, and Nintendo64
Caitlin Stiglmeier, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Omao, Kauai, Hawaii
Medical School: St. George's University
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Dermatology, Doctors Without Borders, International Health
Personal interests: Everything! Laughing, adventuring, travel, running, yoga, photojournalism, and 80's dance parties
Lindsay Tamborelle, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Ludington, MI
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical goals: Primary Care Pediatrics
Personal interests: Hiking and being outdoors, spending time with my family, dancing and traveling.
Sara Tarolli, M.D. —PL-1
Hometown: Syracuse
Medical School: SUNY Buffalo
Future Medical goals: Pediatric Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine
Personal interests: Skiing, sailing, reading, traveling, music, running
Marwan Al Aswad, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Palestine
Medical School: Beirut Arab University
Future Medical goals: Infectious Diseases, Liver Diseases
Personal interests: Lina, Soccer, English Premier League, Arsenal Football Club
Muaz Alwan, M.D.—PL-2
Hometown: Damascus, Syria
Medical School: Damascus University
Future Medical goals: Possibly a pulmonary fellowship
Personal interests: Soccer, swimming, tennis table and spending time with my family
Lindsay Dudeck, M.D.—PL-2
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Medical School: University at Buffalo
Future Medical goals: Matched at Tufts in Boston for pediatric neurology fellowship starting in 2013
Personal interests: Cooking, reading, attempting to be outdoorsy with my very outdoorsy spouse
Lina Hajar, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Tripoli, Lebanon
Medical School: Lebanese University
Future Medical goals: Pediatrics, Hematology
Personal interests: Marwan, Dancing, Painting
Stephanie Hung, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: New York, NY
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics
Personal interests: Nature/Outdoors, Art, Writing, Tea, Serendipity
Aamer Imdad, M.B.B.S. —PL-2
Hometown: Malakwal, Punjab, Pakistan
Medical School: Aga Khan University
Future Medical goals: Public Health, Primary Care, Malnutrition, Academic Pediatrics
Personal interests: Spiritualism, Hockey, Cricket, Urdu literature, cooking
Jenny Lin, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Future Medical goals: Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Hospitalist
Personal interests: Photography, Books, Modern Art/Museums, Movies, World Travel, Nature, Hiking, Kayaking, Indoor Rock climbing, Tennis, Swimming, Community service projects, Fun adventures
Chris Malabanan, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Waldorf, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Future Medical goals: General pediatrics, at this point I really have no specialty interests but I am excited to find out where my interests may lie
Personal interests: huge sweet tooth, p90x, playing guitar and clarinet, dancing (really all types, although I have a soft spot for hip hop, namely breakdancing), did I mention I love sweets? :)
Stephanie Oliva, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
Medical School: George Washington University
Future Medical goals: Emergency medicine or primary care with international work too
Personal interests: My kids! Also, sunshine, running, ice cream, learning spanish, dark beer, tap dance, and travel.
Carla Overton, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Watertown, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical goals: General pediatrics, International Health
Personal interests: Playing outside and hiking with my husband and our dog, cooking and baking, traveling, exploring NY state, reading, watching college basketball
Archie Ramaswami, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Saugerties, NY
Medical School: Ross University
Future Medical goals: Gastroenterology
Personal interests: Scuba diving, traveling, cooking, wine tasting
Nandita Singh, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Queens, NY
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics, International Health
Personal interests: Cooking, Tennis, Yoga, Music, love watching movies and spending time with friends and family
Nellie Sadaghiani, M.D. —PL-2
Hometown: Palos Verdes Estates, California
Medical School: St. George's University
Future Medical goals: I will hopefully be able to have my own private practice, but I would like to still teach residents and medical students
Personal interests: I consider myself to be adventurous and I enjoy anything that includes the water (even if its frozen :D) I love surfing, swimming, scuba diving, sledding, and snow boarding. I also love to cook and travel!
Brian Tran, D.O.—PL-2
Hometown: Endicott, NY
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics, Child advocacy, ID, international medicine
Personal interests: family, biting wit, puns, imagination, empathy, marine life (especially dolphins and orcas), singing in the shower, dancing, babies, dancing babies, springtime, tailgating, the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Knicks, Michigan football, Syracuse Basketball, caramelized onions, buffalo wings, Taylor Swift, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Team Jacob
Winter Berry, D.O.—PL-3
Hometown: Keene, NH
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics
Personal interests: Running, working on my culinary skills, watching the Red Sox
Katie Fry, M.D. —PL-3
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical goals: General Pediatrics
Personal interests: running, travel, cooking, gardening
Joe Gianfagna, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Watertown, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical goals: General pediatrics
Personal interests: Outdoor fun; hiking, skiing, tennis, soccer. I love to cook and enjoy nice food and wine, as well as traveling and learning about new places and cultures.
Astha Khanna, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Wayne, NJ
Medical School: St. George's University - School of Medicine
Future Medical goals: A subsequent fellowship; most likely in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Neonatology
Personal interests: - Traveling to new places, photography, music, dancing, running, enjoying delicious coffee
Tristan Lindberg, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Medical School: St. George's University
Future Medical goals: Pediatric ER, Pediatric Intensive Care
Personal interests: Cooking (attempting), running, racquetball, cycling, snowboarding, photography, movies
Allison Martin, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical goals: Adolescent or Developmental Medicine
Personal interests: Vegan cooking and baking, swimming, hiking, water sports, film
Ashley Meyer, D.O.—PL-3
Hometown: Geneseo, NY
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM)
Future Medical goals: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Personal interests: Sports, both playing and watching. I love to run. I enjoy listening to music, all genres but especially country
Tri Nguyen, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Medical School: St. George's School of Medicine
Future Medical goals: To be the most compassionate and ethical pediatrician.
Personal interests: Avid reader, hockey, baseball, golf, cooking, Man vs. Food, running, traveling, camping, hiking, movies, Dane Cook is hilarious, breweries, affordable sushi, photography and when I have time, sleeping.
Raya Safa, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Lebanon
Medical School: Lebanese University
Future Medical goals: Pediatric Cardiology
Personal interests: Music, cooking and tasting, French literature, hiking
Kunal Sawale, M.B.B.S.—PL-3
Hometown: Nashik, India
Medical School: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai, India
Future Medical goals: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Personal interests: Java programming, hiking, music
Christy Tabarani, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Medical School: University of Balamand
Future Medical goals: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Personal interests: Music,Painting,Theatre,Fashion,French literature,Dancing,Family and friends
Shelly- Ann Williams, M.D.—PL-3
Hometown: Fair Hall St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Future Medical goals: MPH
Personal interests: Dancing, hiking
Timothy Harris, M.D.—PL-4 Chief
Hometown: Highland Park, IL
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical Goals: Possibly a Hospitalist. Perhaps an MPH at some point.
Personal Interests: Playing games with my wife and kids, playing guitar (though not so often/almonst never nowadays), cooking.
Asalim Thabet, M.D. —PL-4 Chief
Hometown: Syracuse
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Future Medical Goals: Emergency Medicine - Global Health
Personal Interests: Basketball (although my family claims I am not good), volunteering, public health projects, playing with the neices and nephews, spending time with my family, spending time with other peoples' families, and learning about other cultures.
