Residents

Saideep Bose, MD
Hometown: Singapore
Undergraduate School: Columbia University
Medical School: Duke / NUS
Professional Interests: Aortic pathology, CLTI, healthcare economics / systems based research
Personal Interests: Reading , going on hikes, trying out new bars/restaurants
Favorite thing about Cleveland: The surprisingly robust food scene! The well developed park system, museums, and affordable events are close behind.

Jones Thomas, MD
Hometown: Edison, NJ
Undergraduate School: Rutgers University
Medical School: Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Professional Interests: Vascular Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Peripheral Bypass, Venous disease
Personal Interests: Soccer, Hiking
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Metroparks, waterfalls, diverse restaurant scene

Jason Turner, MD
Hometown: Wrightwood, CA
Undergraduate School: UC Davis
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Professional Interests: Surgical Education, Aortic pathology & Limb Salvage
Personal Interests: Family, Running, Outdoors, & Flying
Favorite thing about Cleveland: Mitchell’s Ice Cream and the Lake

Justin Smith, MD
Hometown: Bensenville, IL
Undergraduate School: Augustana College (Rock Island, IL)
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Open and endovascular revascularization for cerebrovascular disease, vascular trauma
Personal Interests: running, craft beer, stand-up comedy
Favorite thing about Cleveland: West Side Market, fantastic breweries

Avkash Patel, MD
Name: Avkash Patel, MD
Hometown: Newark, DE
Undergraduate School: University of Delaware
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Professional Interests: Academics, still exploring my research interests
Personal Interests: Outdoor running, hiking and spending time with family and friends
Favorite thing about Cleveland: When I am not working or studying, I love to explore the numerous metro parks, hiking, and running trails around Cleveland. Having come from Philly, the food scene in Cleveland has not disappointed me yet. Amidst COVID era, I have not explored the breweries around Cleveland, although I am excited to explore them in the coming months.
Our Alumni
Year |
Name |
Post-Grad Placement |
Location |
---|---|---|---|
2015-2020 |
Matthew Janko, MD |
Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship |
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; Cleveland, Ohio |
2014-2019 |
Gabriel Crowl, MD |
Vascular Surgeon |
Legacy Health; Portland, Oregon |
2013-2018 |
Gener Augustin, MD |
Vascular Surgeon |
Catawba Valley Medical Center; Raleigh, North Carolina |
2012-2017 |
Stephen Plato, MD |
Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship |
Loma Linda University; Loma Linda, California |