RESIDENTS

 

Raul Ayala, MD received a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Biology/Chemistry from the University of Texas San Antonio, attended the Universidad de Montemorelos in Mexico for Medical Education, and finished the Fifth Pathway Program at New York Medical College. Dr. Ayala´s numerous experiences in life and in Medicine has led him to confirm that Family Medicine and Primary Care is the foundation to our health. He hopes to one day serve a community in need. Other interests include spending time with family, running, reading and BBQ´s.
Danielle Basurco, MD received her medical degree from Ross University. She received her bachelor degree in Psychology, from USC. Dr. Basurco’s idea of a physician had always been of someone who took care of patients of all ages, Family Medicine was a natural choice. She enjoys dancing and spending time with family and friends. Her other hobbies include, writing, photography and drawing.
Faiqa Chaudhry, MD was born and raised in Pakistan. She graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore. Dr. Chaudhry choose UCSF Fresno because it provides a unique combination of both urban and rural medicine. Dr. Chaudhry is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and also looking forward to learn Spanish. Her hobbies are traveling, hiking, photography, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
Christina Chavez, MD received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Chavez has always felt the desire to help the poor in other countries, in 2009 she traveled to Haiti to help with relief efforts after the massive earthquake. Dr. Chavez believes as a family doctor she will be able to continue her efforts in working with the poor both at home and in other countries. Dr. Chavez enjoys playing soccer, running, and spending time with family and friends.
Amanpal Gill, MD received his medical degree from St. George's University. He graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Gill chose the field of medicine after his trip to Nicaragua and Costa Rica where he was part of a small medical team providing care to some of the poorest people in Central America. Dr. Gill hopes to combine his passion for primary care with his interest for sports medicine. He is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi and is learning Spanish. Dr. Gill enjoys hockey, football, weight-training, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Thandar Lwin, MD, MPH, PhD, is a graduate of the Institute of Medicine, Myanmar. She received her MPH (Master Degree in Public Health) and PhD (Epidemiology) from UCLA. She has worked as an attending physician at a district hospital working with underserved communities. Dr. Lwin has run her own family clinic, carried out research projects in infectious diseases, published research papers, and was honored "best research papers" at the Health Research Congress, Myanmar. Dr. Lwin is fluent in Burmese. She enjoys traveling, shopping, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Luis Martinez, MD is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from UCLA in Molecular, Cell and Development Biology. He grew up in a rural town south of Monterey Bay where he developed his passion for Family Medicine. In his spare time he enjoys running, hiking, photography, music.
Shazia Mughal, MD received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Pakistan. She grew up in a small town where shortage of doctors and suffering of people inspired her to become a physician. After finishing her internship in Internal medicine and Ob/Gyn, she practiced as a general practitioner before moving to USA. Dr Mughal believes in providing compassionate patient care with the focus on disease prevention. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves cooking, painting, and outdoor activities. Dr Mughal is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and working on her Spanish skills.
Frank Truong, MD is a graduate of St. George's University and holds a bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Frankfurt am Main/Germany, he served in the German Army as a corporal where he witnessed the sudden cardiac death of a fellow soldier due to cardiac arrest. This tragic experience has motivated him to pursue a medical career in primary care which emphasizes health screening and maintenance. He is fluent in German and eager to learn Spanish. He enjoys soccer, swimming, working out, spending time with family and friends, and is a faithful USC Trojans football fan.
Carlos Yoo, MD received his medical degree from Korea University College of medicine, Seoul, South Korea. He was born and raised in Santiago del Estero, a small province in northern Argentina. After graduation in 2008, he moved to United States to pursue a medical career. Dr. Yoo was selected as a UCLA Family Medicine International Medical Graduate program scholar with advanced standing in 2009. Dr. Yoo is trilingual (English, Spanish and Korean) and tricultural. He has served as an associate instructor for the Medical Spanish Selective Course at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He enjoys soccer, basketball, golf, taekwondo, bowling and learning new languages
   

Oscar Hernandez, MD  received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa in Mexico.  Having to deal with his sister’s illness during his own childhood, had tremendous impact on his decision to pursue a career as a physician.  During his social service year while at St. Ignacio, Dr. Hernandez was in charge of a state government program for women, the elderly and children in an underserved area.  His goal is to become a family medicine physician in an area where he can serve the underserved.  Dr. Hernandez is fluent in Spanish.  His hobbies include basketball, going to the movies and cooking seafood dishes.

Shruti Joseph, MD received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine.  Through the AMSA student health fair she had the opportunity to provide clinical services to the local impoverished community. Dr. Joseph believes that we can accomplish a great deal in preventative medicine by educating our patients.   Dr. Joseph hobbies and interests include camping, traveling, cooking, as well as Tae Kwon Do where she holds a first degree black belt.

Mario Martinez, MD received his medical degree from the University of Illinois, College of Medicine.   He Co-founded a community service organization HEARTS (Health Education and Awareness Resource Teams). Dr. Martinez was awarded with the National Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2010.  Dr. Martinez enjoys Salsa/Hip-Hop Dancing, running, basketball, and weight-lifting and traveling.

Logan McGhan, MD received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara.  Dr. McGhan has traveled extensively and volunteered throughout Central America and Mexico.  He believes these experiences have provided him a firm foundation for his residency and future in Family Medicine. Dr. McGhan is fluent in Spanish.  He thoroughly enjoys fly fishing, photography, backpacking and yoga.

Mary McLain, MD  received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine.   Dr. McLain has a genuine passion for the outdoors and has participated in search and rescue.  She belongs to the Wilderness Medical Society.  In time of leisure, Dr. McLain truly enjoys participating in any outdoor activity, mentoring women, as well as reading. 

Michael Moua, MD received his medical degree from Saba University in the Netherlands.  Dr. Moua is fluent in Hmong and has worked with the Hmong Missionary Alliance in Stockton, California.  He also volunteered with local food banks which helped him to realize the importance of promoting healthy lifestyle choices.   Dr. Moua plans to, some day return to his home country and open a clinic, as well as practice in the United States.  Dr. Moua is fluent in Hmong.  He enjoys sports, hiking, camping and bicycling with his family.

Michael Moya, MD received his medical degree from Ross University.  Dr. Moya was raised in Fresno and worked at the University Medical Center throughout his college years.  Dr. Moya first became interested in Family Medicine while doing a rotation here at UCSF Fresno.  After graduating from Medical School, Dr. Moya worked as a junior faculty member at Ross University.  Dr. Moya likes competitive tennis, Tae Kwon Do and traveling.

Subathra Murugiah, MD received her medical degree from Stanley Medical College in India.  She maintains a particular special interest in women’s health. Her future plans include practicing family medicine in a rural underserved area.  She speaks Tamil, Hindi and some Spanish.  Dr. Murugaiah’s hobbies include yoga, hiking and knitting. 

Christopher Nerantzinis, MD received his medical degree from SUNY.  At an early age Dr. Nerantzinis knew he wanted to become a physician, and after completing his clinical clerkships he realized that Family Medicine would be his choice. Growing up in the Bronx has provided him an opportunity to interact with people from various stations of life.   Dr. Nerantzinis’ hobbies include dining out, sci-fi films and computer software.

Muhammad Riaz, MD received his medical degree from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan.  While in medical school Dr. Riaz volunteered at free medical clinics which were situated in rural areas of Pakistan. Dr. Riaz is currently working toward a master’s degree in clinical research.  He is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi and has taken a Spanish class for health professionals.  His passion is performing charity work for those in need.

Melinda Trevino, MD received her medical degree from the Univerisdad Autonoma de Guadalajara.  Dr. Trevino was born and raised in Fresno.  She feels that her grandfather was of great influence in her career choice in that he consistently stressed to her the importance of ambition and perseverance.  She is fluent in Spanish.  Dr. Trevino spends her leisure time enjoying softball, volleyball and cooking. 

   
Erica Delsman, MD received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. Erica grew up as the sixth generation on her family farm. Erica has worked in rural communities in NorthernCalifornia and Oregon for many years. She acquired hard work ethics, appreciation of land conser-vation and cultivation, and the value of good teamwork. Erica has travelled abroad to work in missionary clinics in Arequipa, Peru, an indigenous village near Tena, Ecuador, a government hospital inSikkim, India, and also at Indian Health Services clinics in the US. Erica’s interests include travel, rockclimbing, gardening, cooking, and training horses. She speaks German and Spanish.
Nitika Dhir, MD received her medical degree from St. George’s University. Nitika was born in Kuwait.She came to the US where she attended California State University, Fresno and received her under-graduate degree. As a student she volunteered at the Community Regional Medical Center ER inFresno, as well as becoming a scribe (emergency medicine physician’s immediate assistant) at St.Agnes Medical Center. At St. George’s University she was elected Trustee of the Orphanage Student Organization (OSO) and the Pediatrics Club. Nitika enjoys yoga and learning foreign languages.Nitika is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi.
Mario Espindola, MD received his medical degree from Michigan State University School of Human Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree at UC, Davis where he volunteered as a translator and assisted with a student-run free clinic in an urban area of Sacramento. Mario is the recipient of a National Health Service Corps Scholarship. He has traveled to Peru to work in rural communities. Mario looks forward to working with underserved people. His interests include: civic activism, politics, photography, riding his bike, running, camping, and hiking. Mario is fluent in Spanish.
Jasmine Garcha, MD received her medical degree from Ross University. Jasmine adamantly believes that preventive medicine is the key to maintaining good health. Jasmine has participated in numerous health fairs with student organizations, such as the American Medical Student Association and Physicians for Medical Rights in Portsmouth, Dominica. Jasmine maintains a passion for the arts, including painting and shading artwork. Several pieces of her artwork have been on display at the California State Fair. Some of her other interests include jazz dance and baking. Jasmine is fluent in Punjabi.
Rachel Goerzen, DO received her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tennessee. Rachel was born in Fresno and grew up in Selma. She received her undergraduate degree at California State University, Fresno. Rachel has remained consistently involved in community volunteer work at Children’s Hospital of Central California as well with the Boys2Men, Girls2Women Foundation. Rachel is an avid reader, enjoys the outdoors and her personal interests include running, camping and hiking.
Miriam “Ida” Harris, MD received her medical degree from University of Arizona, College of Medicine. Originally, Ida wanted to pursue a profession in teaching but that changed as she developed a passion to do more to improve people’s quality of life. She now has profound interest in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Ida considers herself a socialite with a myriad of personal interests. She enjoys art history, mythology, world history, sociology, music theory, graphic arts, martial arts, philosophy, and science fiction/fantasy.
David Hoang, DO received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences. David was Secretary/Treasurer with Pipeline to Healthcare Careers, a student organization with the mission of giving youth the tools essential to attain their full academic potential. He completed his undergraduate work at UC, San Diego. While some of his other interests include love for books and board games, his passion lies within sports such as tennis, running, and basketball. David is fluent in Vietnamese, and has honed his Spanish skills while spending time at the University of Salamanca in Spain.
Derik Keshishian, MD received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Derik obtained his undergraduate education at USC where he received his Master Degree in Gerontology, an interest which he continues to pursue. Derik enjoys spending family time with his wife and son. He also thoroughly enjoys a good game of tennis, table tennis, chess as well as reading a science fiction novel. Derik speaks Armenian, Farsi and conversational German.
Ji Young Park, MD received her medical degree from the Universidad de Sao Paolo in Brazil. As a young teenager Ji relocated with her family from Korea to Brazil, where she grew up and pursed her undergraduate education. After completing medical school, Ji joined relatives residing in the US where she continued her quest to become a physician. Living in several countries has increased Ji’s appreciation of cultures. Ji is multilingual, speaking five languages including Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese. She maintains a genuine interest in language, arts, playing the piano and attending chamber concerts.
Melanie Southard, DO received her medical degree from Touro University. While attending California State University, East Bay, Melanie was awarded the Psychology Student of the Year as well as the President’s Leadership Award for “Outstanding Service to the Campus Community”. Melanie’s interests and hobbies include: photography, yoga, knitting, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, singing and mountain biking.
Anjani Tilak Kolahi, MD received her medical degree from University at Buffalo, the State University of New York School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree at UCLA. Anjani maintains a special interest in women’s health. During her second year of medical school Anjani served as President of Medical Students for Choice. Anjani thoroughly enjoys travelling and event planning. She is fluent in Marathi and Spanish.