Residents

Dr. Mahak Bhatti

Medical School: King Edward Medical University (PK)

Dr. Sabeeh Islam

Medical School: Punjab Medical College
Hobbies: I enjoy bike riding, traveling, hiking, reading, and spending time with my family.
Future Plans: Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship.

Dr. Ayeshah Jalid

Medical School: Acharya Shri Chander College of Medicine Sciences and Hospital
Hobbies: I enjoy exploring different art forms – painting, writing, photography, animation, and crochet.
Future Plans: Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology.

Dr. Baban Kumar

Medical School: Chengalpattu Medical College
Hobbies: Reading self-help books, yoga and meditation, traveling to new places, badminton, and spending time with my family and friends.
Future Plans: Undecided.

Dr. Luan Ngo

Medical School: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
Hobbies: I find joy in cooking authentic Vietnamese dishes, biking around Buffalo, swimming, and challenging myself through weightlifting.
Future Plans: My future plan entails embarking on a fellowship in endocrinology and studying to be an endocrinologist and hospitalist. My goal in practicing medicine is to empower my patients by helping them to understand their medical condition, and to help other aspiring physicians by being a leader and educator. Moreover, I hope to eliminate financial and social barriers to care and ensure each patient has equal access to the utmost standard of care.

Dr. Ethar Salman

Medical School: Wasit University, College of Medicine, Iraq
Hobbies: Pastry baking, especially Baklava, gym bunny, and reading self-improvement books.
Future Plans: Primary Care/Hospital Medicine and Endocrinology

Dr. Taher Sbitli

Medical School: Alfaisal University
Hobbies: Biking and photography are my passions- providing freedom, adventure, and creative expression.
Future Plans: My goal is to specialize in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Amna Shah

Medical School: Army Medical College
Hobbies: Baking, hiking, and reading non-fiction.
Future Plans: Hematology/Oncology

Dr. Rija Shahid

Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical University
Hobbies: All outdoor activities, such as hiking and exploring new places. I love eating all kinds of food, binge watching TV shows, and reading non-fiction.
Future Plans: Fellowship in Pulmonology-Critical Care

Dr. Ashwin Shive Gowda

Medical School: JJM Medical College, Davanagere, India
Hobbies: I love playing cricket, reading Kannada novels, and watching basketball.
Future Plans: Still deciding.

Dr. Sumi Singh

Medical School: Nepal Medical College
Hobbies: Embarking on epic adventures, chasing mesmerizing sunsets, and trying out flavors from diverse cuisines.
Future Plans: Cardiology

Dr. Sheng Zhou

Medical School: Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Hobbies: Gardening, video games, and spending time with family.
Future Plans: Interested in Gastroenterology for now but subject to change.

Dr. Ahmed Ali

Dr. Noman Ahmed Chaudhary

Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical University
Hobbies: I enjoy visiting lakes, mountains, hill resorts, and other natural settings. Hiking, video gaming, exploring cities, and reading are some of my other interests.
Future Plans: I am currently deciding between a Cardiology vs. Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship.

Dr. Abira Azad Chowdhury

Medical School: Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College
Hobbies: I love to cook and make dishes while trying different spices.
Future Plans: Currently thinking about GI.

Dr. Sissmol Davis

Medical School: JJM Medical College
Hobbies: Catching up on lost sleep, exploring new places and cuisines, car rides with the music blasting, and movie marathons.
Future Plans: Hospitalist Medicine, exploring fellowship interests.

Dr. Ngoc Thai Kieu

Medical School: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, watching anime, and spending time with family and friends.
Future Plans: Fellowship in Pulmonology/Critical Care.

Dr. Jhanvi Kothari

Medical School: G.M.E.R.S. Medical College, Gandhinagar
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, exploring new places and cultures, trying new foods, and spending time with friends and family. I love animals, cinema, and exploring different bodies of water.
Future Plans: Currently undecided.

Dr. Calvin Yee Fen Lee

Medical School: Jiangsu University of Medicine
Hobbies: : On my days off, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and spending time outdoors. A fun fact about myself is that I was born in India and my upbringing exposed me to two different cultures: Indian and Chinese. I also speak 5 different languages, including English, Hindi/Urdu, Odia, Mandarin, and Hakka Chinese!
Future Plans: Haven’t decided yet but I am open to fellowships.

Dr. Simeon Valentinov Mihaylov

Medical School: Medical University of Sofia
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy cooking and baking, playing video games, or hanging out with friends.
Future Plans: I like to keep my options open for now and explore the possibilities.

Dr. Khushboo Nusrat

Medical School: Dow Medical College
Hobbies: I enjoy reading fiction, spending time with my family, and exploring new places.
Future Plans: Cardiology with a specific focus towards women’s health.

Dr. Manoj Sharma

Medical School: University of Guyana School of Medicine
Hobbies: Tennis, badminton, movies, and cooking.
Future Plans: Still deciding.

Dr. Mohamed Jamshid Ubaid

Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Hobbies: I am enthusiastic about fitness, passionate about photography, and dedicated to exploring diverse cultures.
Future Plans: Cardiology, Academic Medicine.

Dr. Tsu Hsien Wang

Medical School: Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Hobbies: My hobbies are swimming, going to the gym, and playing with dogs. I love discovering hidden spots around the city. I can’t wait to go snowboarding in Buffalo!
Future Plans: I aim to discover my future career passion during residency.

Dr. Aliza Yaqub

Medical School: Bahria University
Hobbies: Reading fiction books, watching movies and TV shows, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Future Plans: Undecided. Will be exploring my interests during residency for a future fellowship.

Dr. Michael Augustin

Medical School: University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Hobbies: I really enjoy hiking and being in nature! One of the many cool things about being in Buffalo is that we are so close to places like Letchworth State Park, the Adirondack Mountains, and Lake Placid.
Future Plans: Radiation Oncology Residency

Dr. Evan James Burns

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Dr. Zakaria Ahmed

Medical School: Gulf Medical University, UAE
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and reading. I love spending time with my family.
Future Plans: Deciding between Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology and Hematology/Oncology.

Dr. Asiff Nathi Aneef

Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
Hobbies: I enjoy staying active, whether it’s hitting the gym, swimming, or setting out on long road trips with good music. I’ve also explored creative ventures, from running a small burger and baked goods brand to co-launching a custom bracelet line. And here’s a fun twist- I can read and write in eight languages and speak bits of each, which makes connecting with people from different cultures especially rewarding.
Future Plans: To build a career where I can perform both meaningful procedures and care for patients in the hospital and clinic, while following their progress closely. I am also passionate about mentoring and training upcoming physicians while maintaining a balanced personal life that allows quality time with close friends and family.

Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Salem Eshaq

Medical School: Alfaisal University
Hobbies: I enjoy visiting lakes, mountains, hill resorts, and other natural settings as well as exploring new cities. I enjoy playing and watching soccer. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with family and my beautiful little daughter.
Future Plans: Hospital Medicine, Academic Medicine, open to exploring new opportunities for fellowship meanwhile.

Dr. Sarah Faisal

Medical School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Hobbies: I enjoy fostering my creativity through cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. I am a traveling foodie who loves exploring new places, cultures, and cuisines. I also find joy in reading. Additionally, I enjoy hosting, creating spaces of connection, and believe healing continues beyond medicine through chai and laughter.
Future Plans: I am interested in exploring subspecialty training, with particular curiosity about Hematology/Oncology and Endocrinology. I look forward to using residency to further shape my clinical interests and career path.

Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim

Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical University
Hobbies: I enjoy strength training at the gym and hiking in my free time. I also love exploring new coffee shops, restaurants, and spending time with my pet cats at home.
Future Plans: I am considering a career as a hospitalist or nocturnist while also keeping the option of pursuing a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship open as I gain further clinical experience.

Dr. Priyadeep Kaur

Medical School: Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Hobbies: I find peace in capturing life through pencil sketches and portraits. Beyond art, I love exploring nature trails and chasing sunsets with family and friends.
Future Plans: I’m drawn to hospitalist medicine but remain open to exploring fellowship opportunities.

Dr. Muhammad Rafay Khan

Medical School: DOW Medical College
Hobbies: Traveling, exploring new places and food, playing video games, and football.
Future Plans: Pulmonology and Critical Care.

Dr. Wan-Ying Lin

Medical School: DOW Medical College
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing tennis, table tennis, and spending time with my family and friends.
Future Plans: My long-term goal is to combine compassionate patient care with academic and research interests to make a lasting difference.

Dr. Bryan Quartier

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Outside of work, I enjoy reading fantasy books and playing guitar, piano, and chess.
Future Plans: I plan to apply for a fellowship after residency. Currently I am most interested in Cardiology.

Dr. Shalini

Medical School: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Hobbies: I love spending time with friends and family, exploring scenic trails, and traveling to new places.
Future Plans: Currently exploring.

Dr. Sheena Shamoon

Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical University
Hobbies: I enjoy Lego building so don’t tell me if there are any sales or else all of my salary will go there! Living independently for the first time, I have discovered my interest in cooking and exploring new places.
Future Plans: Committed to a career in Cardiology with a strong parallel interest in Academic Medicine where clinical practice, teaching, and mentorship intersect.

Dr. Mays Tawayha

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Dr. Khoa Tran

Medical School: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
Hobbies: Road trips, exploring new towns and restaurants, and producing music and videos. Stand-up comedy, showing my friends around, making Vietnamese dishes.
Future Plans: Pulmonary and Critical Care.