Internal Medicine Residents
Our Current Residents
PGY3
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
PGY2
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
PGY1
Aidan Bobrow, DO
Born: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Playing soccer, watching other sports, movies, music and video games
Future Goals: Living a fulfilling life
Jonathan Carlson, MD
Born: Toledo, OH
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and taking walks with our dog. I like to watch football and basketball and spend time skiing, travelling and running.
Future Goals: I would like to become a gastroenterologist, travel the world and spend time with family and friends.
Kaitlyn Cyncynatus, DO
Born: Mayfield Heights, OH
Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, baking, and playing with my cat Murphy
Future Goals: I really enjoyed by OBGYN rotations, I would like to potentially train as a hospitalist that can treat pregnant patients for non-OB emergencies. I also would enjoy working loosely with the LGBTQ+ community. Finally, I would like to eventually pursue a fellowship in palliative medicine.
Alek Fleisher, DO
Born: Canton, OH
Undergraduate: Miami University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Amassing my Lego Collection, Playing video games and spending time with my cats Venus and Winnie.
Future Goals: Fellowship in Cardiology.
Sally Girgis, MD
Born: Egypt
Medical School: Assiut University Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, jogging and cooking Mediterranean food.
Future Goals: To grow into the best version of myself as a clinician.
Vincent Smith, MD
Born: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate: Miami University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Hobbies: Passionate about staying active through running, outdoor activities, and strength training and enjoy exploring diverse music genres.
Future Goals: Cardiology v. Hospitalist
Megan Sokolowski, MD
Born: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Ross University
Hobbies: Yoga, Ballet, exploring the Metro Parks and House projects
Future Goals: I would like to be involved in academics in the hospital and outpatient settings.
Mitchell Thompson, MD
Born: Cleveland Hights, OH
Undergraduate: Kent State University
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Basketball, Line Dancing and Bodybuilding.
Future Goals: Becoming a competent and well-regarded physician. Open my own business.