Diagnostic Radiology Residents
The Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program prepares residents for a successful career in the field of radiology. We promote a collaborative learning atmosphere which engages attending radiologists, residents and ancillary staff in a team-based approach to provide residents with the knowledge and skills for success.
Learn More about Resident Life and Our Alumni
We value interpersonal relationships as much as we value education. Our residents and alumni come from broad and diverse paths. We actively create a welcoming, supportive and enriching environment for all our residents.
These collaborative relationships are strengthened through both professional experiences and getting to know our residents outside the workplace.
Our current residents
2027
Christopher Bartolomei Aguilar, MD
Academic Interests: AI, Mammography
Hobbies: Sports, metroparks, running with my dog, video games
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Summer/Fall weather, pizza, ice cream
Conner Beyersdorf, MD
Lindsay Hofer, MD
Nyokabi Kamau, DO
Kent Nakamoto, MD
Taessa Ogievich, DO
Brandon Ritchie, DO
Academic Interests: Emergency Radiology, Abdominal Imaging.
Hobbies: Fitness/Exercise, Trivia Nights, Exploring the Cleveland Metroparks with my Wife & our Dogs
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Sporting Events and The Craft Brewery Scene
One Unique Fact about Yourself: Former Division-I Baseball Player
Max Sheng, MD
Academic Interests: Neuroradiology, Body Imaging
Hobbies: Fishing/crabbing, piano, guitar, car mechanics, swimming
Favorite thing about Cleveland: The diverse ethnic foods that are now becoming widely available. My wife and I really enjoy getting pastries from Tous les Jours for breakfast.
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I successfully rebuilt 2 totaled vehicles by myself using just hand tools in my garage.
Lesley Summerville, MD
Academic Interests: Abdominal imaging, Nuclear medicine, Education
Hobbies: Trivia, painting, watching football and WWE, spooky games and movies, flower arranging
Favorite thing about Cleveland: So inexpensive and easy to live here, also beautiful metro parks!
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I scuba dived on the Great Barrier Reef once and discovered that I really don't like scuba diving.
Class of 2028
Komal M. Awan, MD
Academic Interests: Neuroradiology & Body Imaging
Hobbies: Cooking, watch TV shows, & spending quiet time at home
Favorite thing about Cleveland: I enjoy the small-town quietness of Cleveland and the beautiful Lakewood sunsets by the park.
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I am originally from Kashmir, which inspires my love for nature and peaceful spaces
Cameron Booth, MD
Academic Interests: Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology
Hobbies: Hiking/trail running, powerlifting
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Metro parks system, Edgewater park in particular, beach volleyball leagues, not technically Cleveland but Cedar Point!
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I’m terrified of heights but have done the world’s highest bungee jump. Definitely made my fear worse.
Kireeti (Sunny) Dulla, MD
Academic Interests: Musculoskeletal Radiology, Peds
Hobbies: Video games, Cooking, Broadway musicals, Running, Fantasy novels
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Having four seasons
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I've been attacked by a monkey before
Mazzin Elsamaloty, MD
Academic Interests: Medical student education, contrast media
Hobbies: Papercraft/origami, cooking, video games
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Cleveland has lots of big city amenities and entertainment options while remaining remarkably affordable.
One Unique Fact about Yourself: In my free time, I volunteer at a free clinic for the underserved and hope to one day open an affordable imaging center.
Jayesh Gupta
Academic Interests: Abdominal imaging, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, clinical research
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, softball, golf, skiing
Favorite thing about Cleveland: The libraries
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I rarely listen to music on my own
Nisha Korakavi, MD
Academic Interests: Breast Imaging, Neuroradiology, Clinical and Quality Improvement Research, Medical Education
Hobbies: Pickleball, hiking, running, work-out classes, dancing, and singing.
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Vibrant food, sports, and Broadway scene!
One Unique Fact about Yourself: Used to be in an A Cappella group called the Treble Makers
Scott Liu, MD
Academic Interests: Neuroradiology, Abdominal imaging, Pediatric radiology
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors, cooking, video games, music
Favorite thing about Cleveland: The Cleveland Orchestra
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I used to play the French horn
Amiel Mercado, MD
Academic Interests: Body
Hobbies: Running, podcasts, and exploring new food spots
Favorite thing about Cleveland: The food, people, and affordability
One Unique Fact about Yourself: Have two Shiba Inu dogs
Mahmoud Omar, MD
Class of 2029
Wyatt Anderson, MD
Ali Ibrahim, MD
Academic Interests: Neuroradiology, MSK, & Research
Hobbies: Watching football, Cycling, Food, Video Games
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Food
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I can make authentic Somali food.
Nicholas Krasnoschlik, MD
Academic Interests: Rural health, access to radiology services, general radiology, pediatrics
Hobbies: Running, gardening, spending time with friends and family, watching Cleveland sports, pickleball
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Proximity to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I have run the Cleveland Marathon twice!
Krunal Moradiya, DO
Academic Interests: Neuroradiology, Abdominal Imaging, Research
Hobbies: Playing video games, traveling, trying new restaurants, working out, tennis
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Proximity to family, the fantastic metroparks, the great food scene
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I eat at least one PB&J sandwich everyday
Simon Nadeau, DO
Academic Interests: Interventional Radiology
Hobbies: Playing guitar, mountain hiking, video games.
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Great food scene.
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I was in a punk rock band during undergrad.
Alexander Nguyen, DO
Academic Interests: Musculoskeletal imaging, medical education
Hobbies: Tennis, volleyball, movies, food
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Food is good
One Unique Fact about Yourself: Dog-Lover
Priyanka Prajapati, MD
Jason Ross, DO
Academic Interests: Interventional Radiology, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Education
Hobbies: Disc golf, tennis, listening to/playing music, cooking, hiking/exploring, gaming/computers, personal fitness
Favorite thing about Cleveland: The waterfront and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
One Unique Fact about Yourself: I do clog dancing and have been performing with my team for over 25 years
Firoozeh Shomal Zadeh, MD
Class of 2030
Harman Araich, MD
Lisa Deptula, MD
Christelle Eliacin, DO
Academic Interests: Research that's focused on improving the patient experience and work flow.
Hobbies: I recently picked up crochet and I hope to finish making my first scarf before the winter comes. I also enjoy going to botanical gardens and art museums whenever I travel to a new city.
Favorite Thing About Cleveland: I really love the hidden waterfalls and trails that lead to some of the best nature sceneries I've seen. Cleveland has a lot of wonderful spots for just looking at the water and I can't wait to explore them all.
One Unique Fact About You: I collect keychains. I use them as a reminder of the places I've been and things I've enjoyed. I think it's unique about me because I feel like a person can get a summary of my life's experiences by looking through the collection.
Elizabeth Halstead, MD
Academic Interests: Abdominal imaging, breast imaging
Hobbies: Skiing, reading, listening to music, film, fitness, ice cream, tea and coffee
Favorite Thing About Cleveland: The Metroparks and the lake
One Unique Fact About You: I love winter!
Anthony Lewis, DO
Academic Interests: Informatics, AI, Texture Analysis, Interventional Radiology
Hobbies: Golf, Tennis, Video Games, Running
Favorite Thing About Cleveland: Edgewater Park/Beach
One Unique Fact About You: I was a software engineer before I started medical school.
Nathaniel Nunez, MD
Academic Interests: I enjoy too many aspects of Radiology so far
Hobbies: hiking, weightlifting, cooking, real time strategy games fantasy novels and philosophy
Favorite Thing About Cleveland: excellent combination of city life and natural beauty, the reservations are excellent and easily accessible
One Unique Fact About You: I have cooked approximately 100 Beef Wellington's
Orlando Martinez, MD
Academic Interests: Abdominal Imaging, Pediatric Radiology, Procedures, Research and Curricular Development.
Hobbies: Miami-based sports teams (with an acquired soft spot for the Cavs and Browns), biking, gardening, and visiting all the great local restaurants!
Favorite Thing About Cleveland: Neapolitan pizza shops, the Winking Lizard, Dyngus Day (polish cultural festival), and exploring the different neighborhoods with my wife!
One Unique Fact About You: We have three (3) cats!!
Aayush Sharma, MD
Academic Interests: Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging
Hobbies: Piano, video games, building PC, weight lifting, basketball
Favorite Thing About Cleveland: Top tier ice cream
One Unique Fact About You: I enjoy learning other languages
Macy Stalworth, DO
Academic Interests: Abdominal and Breast Imaging
Hobbies: Going to the gym, pickleball, soccer, hiking, reading
Favorite Thing About Cleveland: Its easy to get around and there are so many fun things to do and try
One Unique Fact About You: I played soccer in college