Meet Our Residents

Interns/ PGY-1

Avni Bhatt

Avni Bhatt, M.D.
Medical School: University of California - Davis  

Luiza Bosch

Luiza Bosch, M.D.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Eric Fellin

Eric Fellin, M.D.
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Manrit Gill

Manrit Gill, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine 

Ashley Hughes

Ashley Hughes, M.D.
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine  

Alexandra Johnson

Alexandra Johnson, M.D.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Ashley King

Ashley King, D.O.
Medical School: Pacific NW University Health Sciences 

Victoria Klinewski

Victoria Klinewski, M.D.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Antoniette Montelibano

Antoniette Montelibano, M.D.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Bailey Reynolds

Bailey Reynolds, M.D.
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Fabio Rodriguez

Fabio Rodriguez, M.D.
Medical School:
 Universidad del Tolima Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

Jesse Tonkinson

Jesse Tonkinson, M.D.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Eric Torres Rivera

Eric Torres Rivera, M.D.
Medical School: San Juan Bautistia School of Medicine

Aaron Williamson

Aaron Williamson, D.O.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences

CA-1's

Bartlett

Thomas Bartlett, MD
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors, from ski patrol and geologic expeditions, to fly-fishing and mountaineering. My range of hobbies also includes rock-climbing, olympic weightlifting, skateboarding/ramp construction, indoor plants, cozy board-game nights, woodworking/power tool collecting, and basic bike mechanics that YouTube covers. I also enjoy podcasts about finance, humor, basketball, maintaining relationships, and true-crime/investigative journalism. I have a very understanding fiancé and two crazy cats.

Buechner

Garrett Buechner, MD
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Digital and Film Photography: everything from portraits to landscape and marketing-based photography. Singing and Piano: started as a child and have continued in choirs, acapella groups, and solo performances. Cooking: inspired by my Mom's recipes, I continue to hone my cooking skills to create dishes for friends and family. Skiing: grew up minutes from a ski hill, learned young, and quickly became an instructor.

Abigail Cantwell

Abigail Cantwell, MD
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Hobbies: Yelp/tripadvisor-I am a huge foodie who loves to research restaurants and write reviews. Golf is one of my passions and has been a big part of who I am. Running- I really enjoyed training for a marathon in my first year of medical school. Piano- I am a classically trained pianist. Snow skiing. Travel- I have a personal goal of reaching 60 countries traveled by time I am 60 years old.  I have currently traveled to 35.

Fuller

Skylar Fuller, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Razor clam digging in Long Beach, Washington. Hiking and running with my dog, Rudie. Chanterelle mushroom foraging. Backpacking, most commonly in the Eagle Cap Wilderness or Hells Canyon. Kayaking/paddle boarding at the Scappoose Bay. Home improvement projects and reading

Huang

Thomas Huang, MD
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Running, biking, and swimming. I love being active and outdoors, but also like to go to the gym to destress. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love reading and have an ever-growing list of books to read.

Kostur

Nina Kostur, MD
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Mushroom foraging, cooking, alpine ski touring, hiking, vintage fashion, sewing, wine-making, travel

Laube

Christopher Laube, MD
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Hobbies: Parenting two hilarious children. Having extensive Lord of the Rings knowledge. Premed/med student mentorship. Kettlebell Sport (Girevoy Sport). Paddle boarding with my wife. Marathon/trail running. Krav Maga, Boxing. Playing electric and acoustic guitar. Video gaming. Pretending I’m a gourmet chef because I can cook HelloFresh meals

McCreary

Eleanor McCreary, MD
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Ballet: I began in middle school and performed through college, and I continue to take community classes in medical school. Classical piano: I started taking lessons at age 8 and continue to learn new pieces, most recently by Chopin and Liszt. Boston Terriers: I am a life-long Boston Terrier enthusiast and enjoy walking, hiking, and biking with my Boston Terrier, Wellington

Morrison

Georgia Mae Morrison, MD
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Cooking- I love Cravings, Magnolia, and One Pot A Day cookbooks. Reading- I am a voracious reader and average fifty books per year, my favorite authors include Stephen King, Amor Towles, and David Sedaris. Biking- Events include Reach the Beach Oregon 2022, Cycle for a Cause, Cycle Oregon 2021 and 2022, and Providence Bridge Pedal 2020-2022. NYT Crossword Puzzles- I do use auto check, admittedly. Lion Hunting- with my 2-year-old in the garage. We have a serious infestation.

Jenita Ngo

Jenita Ngo, DO
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Hobbies: Potter: Turning mud into cool stuff. Baker: Especially sourdough with “Leonar-dough,” my starter. Hiker and novice forager: My favorite food is free food. Photographer: To take my own ERAS photo. Frugal fashionista: Catwalked in Goodwill’s fashion week video. Plant eicosamom: Think Octomom, but parenting 20 plants instead of 8 kids. Home barista: To fight the caffeine withdrawals. Golden State Warriors fan, decided by my partner. Amateur gamer when I can remember the controls. Dog auntie to the goofiest husky

Luan Nguyen

Luan Nguyen, MD
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, learning guitar, cooking Vietnamese food, and reading. Rock climbing is a great way for me to stay fit and allows me to enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. During lockdown I learned to sing while playing guitar, and although I'm not great at either, it sure is a lot of fun to be able to do both. Though not as tasty as mom's cooking, my Vietnamese cooking is delicious, healthy, and keeps me close to my culture.

Paing

May Paing, MD
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Hobbies: Hiking, going to beaches and parks: personal goal of visiting at least one national park per year. Watching TV shows: Schitt's Creek, Kim's Convenience, Korean dramas. Trying different restaurants: I try to explore as many different cuisines as I can. Board games: recently began visiting board game cafes more frequently. Indoor bouldering: began in August 2022. Playing with my cat, Kupo.

Arya Parhar

Arya Parhar, MD
Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Hobbies: Enjoying the great outdoors via longboarding, skiing, surfing, and hiking. Sports enthusiast- basketball, tennis, pickleball, and softball. Talking about the profound impact that Wardell Stephen Curry II has had on the game of basketball. Writing poetry and short-form non-fiction. Reading almost exclusively fiction. Encouraging my friends to have discerning taste in film, but then rewatching Miss Congeniality at least once per calendar year. Hosting Chopped-style cooking competitions with friends and family

Prendiville

Elaine Prendiville, MD
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking in the Pacific Northwest: my favorite trails are Misery Ridge at Smith Rock & Hamilton Mountain in the Gorge. Paddle boarding: I often take my SUP to scenic locations around Oregon on my days off. Exercise and sports: I love indoor cycling, lifting free weights, running, wake boarding and downhill skiing. Live music of any kind

Abby Velarde

Abby Velarde, MD
Medical School: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking/trail racing/backpacking, I’m a lover of paddle boarding at high alpine lakes. This translates into snowshoeing during the winter months! Hot yoga/CossFit/CycleBar, started delving into other forms of fitness after gymnastics left me as an endorphin junkie. I still love playing in the gym and coaching every so often. Fishing, berry picking, and cooking with my husband, although he always shows me up. Labrador lovers, and proud owners of our best friend, Woody. The best bird dog around!

Volarich

Kathryn Volarich, MD
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Hobbies: Playing guitar, video games, board games, jigsaw puzzles, woodworking, whittling, weightlifting, playing basketball, playing golf, baking, making homemade pasta, sewing, gardening, aquascaping, singing karaoke.

CA-2's

Brooker

Jack Brooker, MB, BCh
Medical School: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
Hobbies: Apart from being a dog dad to one German shepherd, I travel as much as possible. I've been to 35 states since coming here 5 years ago and visited countries including Japan, Malaysia, China, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong. I enjoy being outdoors and I've hiked in a number of national parks including Zion, Denali and Wrangell-St Elias in Alaska. I take road trips with friends whenever time allows, going as deep into America as we can. I reluctantly confess to liking true crime and found-footage horror flicks.

Kevin Ryan Corey

Kevin Ryan Corey, DO
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Automotive Mechanics - Car and Motorcycle repair, upgrading, & maintenance. Rock Climbing (Sport, Trad, Bouldering, Indoor/Outdoor). Snow Sports - Snowboarding and snowshoeing. Hiking, Trail Running, and Cooking.

Ellis

Terence Ellis, MD
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Hobbies: Music: I have always enjoyed listening to live music, whether it is street performers, small-venue acts, or large star-studded events. Traveling: both locally or internationally, I love an adventure to a new destination. Food: exploring new cuisines with family and friends is always fun and helps give me an appreciation of different cultures. Biking: riding my bike allows for relaxation and reflection while benefiting my physical, mental, and emotional wellness

Trevor Funari

Trevor Funari, MPH, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, climbing, and skiing in the mountains of the western US. I am a space travel enthusiast, hoping to one day reach orbit as a space tourist. I love spending nights with my partner perfecting New York Times Cooking's 5-star recipes

Hasan

Saifullah Hasan, MD
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy playing soccer, rock climbing, tennis, photography and videography, exploring the outdoors and recently became interested in boxing and muay thai. In my free time I enjoy building computers, fixing iPhone hardware and learning to code.

Thomas Hoang

Thomas Hoang, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Playing piano for church services, partner dancing (tango, blues), volunteering at festivals, running, swimming, biking, rock climbing, hiking, mentoring students from underrepresented/disadvantaged backgrounds.

Sean Hua

Sean Hua, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Basketball, paddle boarding, backpacking, hiking, and traveling

Aelita Meng

Aelita Meng, DO
Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine of The Pacific at Pomona
Hobbies: Opera singing: my go-to singer is Andrea Bocelli. Oil Painting: my favorite artists are Monet and Gauguin. Classical Piano: I love Mozart and Liszt. I enjoy snorkeling and kayaking in Hawaii

Daniel Mullee

Daniel Mullee, MD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: I started climbing when I was eight years old, joined a competitive team when I was twelve, and have been climbing ever since. I am also passionate about mountaineering; having climbed Mt. Hood four times and Mt. Shasta. I really enjoy spearfishing in Northern California and Florida, where I have family who I frequently fish with. I also like fly fishing and backpacking. I enjoy line dancing and taking dance lessons with my partner twice a month. During weekdays, I like cooking and running.

Brandon Ngo

Brandon Ngo, MD
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy playing piano, especially songs from movie and animated soundtracks. I also am an avid gamer and mountain hiker.

Trevor Obrinsky

Trevor Obrinsky, MD
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Hobbies: Skiing, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, cooking, baking, barbecuing, reading sci-fi, fantasy, and fiction novels, training and walking my dog. I have spent time throughout my life pursuing hobbies with friends and family and each one of them has played an important role in my personal and professional development

Nick Rosson

Nicholas Rosson, MD
OSP Critical Care program

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Playing soccer, hiking, computer coding, and stock market investing

Aaron Saleen Degrange

Aaron Degrange Saleen, DO
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center
Hobbies: During medical school, I helped classmates change their oil, brakes, cooling systems and even performed an upper-end rebuild. Woodworking: I have built furniture and recently started wood carving. Hiking/Camping/Kayaking: I enjoy spending time outdoors with my wife and 2 pets. I also plan on finishing the 100-mile Lone Star Trail. Reading, cryptocurrency mining, and diving are some of my other hobbies

Gerda Brigitta Teglassy

Gerda Brigitta Teglassy, MD, PhD
Medical School:
Semmelweis University
Hobbies: Painting (mostly acrylic and watercolor), playing jazz music (I sing and play the piano and I just started to learn to play ukulele), mountaineering (mostly hiking and backpacking without technical climbing), barre, traveling, scuba diving (I'm an advanced certified scuba diver).

Jacob Thum

Jacob Thum, DO
Medical School: New Mexico State University
Hobbies: I crossed America by foot - twice. I used a pathway called the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans 2,700 miles across CA, OR, & WA. This accomplishment was a symbolic gesture of recovering from a spinal cord injury that left me unable to walk for 6 months at age 17.

Seth Vogel

Seth Vogel, MD, PhD
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, running, biking, rock climbing, kite boarding, skiing, traveling, languages, history, reading, piano, cooking, and cheese.

CA-3's

Avery Barron

Avery Barron, MD
Medical School: 
Medical College of Wisconsin
Hobbies: 
Roller Derby: I attend practices and play in public games. I also support the league by volunteering, fundraising, and coaching the youth team. Unfortunately, we have been on hold during the pandemic. I also enjoy high intensity workouts and plan on always being able to do at least 10 pull-ups. I play the piano, guitar, and drums and enjoy learning new songs. I am not particularly good at any of them, but it is therapeutic, and I only make my cats, and sometimes my mother, listen.

Cameron Berg

Cameron Berg, MD
Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Hobbies: Enjoy hiking and backpacking around the Reno Tahoe area. Have an 8-year-old lab I enjoy taking on walks, trips to the park, and hikes. I enjoy intramural or pick-up games of football or basketball on the weekend. A lifelong Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders fan and had season tickets for the last 7 years. I love to read - I am part of a book club with fellow classmates. Skiing / snow sports during the winter. I routinely cook and bake when time permits. I enjoy card games (pinochle, cribbage, poker).

Kevin Burfeind

Kevin Burfeind, MD, PhD
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Running (6 marathons), skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, cooking, Kurt Vonnegut books.

Frank Caleb

Caleb Frank, MD
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Long-Distance Running – Chicago Marathon, finisher; NYC Marathon, finisher. Backpacking/Hiking – John Muir Trail; Teton Crest Trail -Triathlons – Olympic and Sprint races – Cooking - Reading Non-Fiction - National Park System.

Rory Guenther

Rory Guenther, MD
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Hobbies: Enjoys traveling, getting into the outdoors, hiking, biking, and downhill skiing. He and his partner also enjoy spending time playing with their French Bulldog, Reese.

Jeric Julian

Jeric Julian, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Hobbies: Ever since I immigrated to America in 2005, basketball has been a big part of my life. It was the activity that helped me, a shy and introverted kid with a thick Filipino accent,   develop the confidence to make new friends in a foreign country and the work ethic to get to where I am today. I continue to play 1-2x a week and compete in a couple of basketball leagues in Anaheim. Recently, I have also been enjoying Korean dramas and music, so I started learning Korean for fun.

Abdullah Naji

Abdullah Naji, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the
Pacific
Hobbies: I enjoy watching and playing recreational basketball. My favorite sports team growing up is the Toronto Raptors (NBA Basketball team). During my free time, I enjoy going to the gym for weightlifting and to participate in recreational basketball games. I enjoy having family time to spend with my parents and older sister. I enjoy traveling to different parts of the US and the world. I am grateful to have traveled to 21 different countries. I also have an interest for viewing and collecting oil paintings.

Daniel Nguyen

Daniel Nguyen, MD
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of
Medicine
Hobbies: My classmates and I started a food blog called "Scrubs to Aprons"   (www.scrubstoaprons.com) to share new recipes. We enjoy trying unfamiliar recipes and utilizing exotic ingredients. Two of my favorite recipes are the black garlic compound butter and geoduck sashimi. I enjoy culinary engagements and am a current member of Yelp Elite.I love playing board games. Games based on social deduction are my favorite. I stay active and destress by going to the gym. I enjoy true crime stories.

Samantha O'Connor

Samantha O’Connor, MD
Medical School: Loyola Stritch School of Medicine

Hobbies: “I love spending time with my Kids and Husband and family. Love going to the Coast, gardening, cooking up a storm, baking, interior decorating and design, traveling.”

Lynn Pham

Lynn Pham, MD
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Hobbies: “Running with my pup, watching basketball (go Suns!), karaoke, paddle boarding and fooood”

Ashton Pike

Ashton Pike, MD
Medical School: Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Hobbies: Gardening (tending bonsai, growing vegetables/fruits via hydroponics or in ground). Video games with friends. Outdoor activities, including snowboarding, surfing, longboarding, biking, hiking, diving, rock climbing, One-wheel trail riding. Learning new languages. Cooking cuisine from various cultures. Playing sports such as soccer, basketball, and racquetball.

Jean Yang

Jean Yang, MD
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Kickboxing, Long distance running (most recently completed the Irvine half marathon in 2019), Journaling and Hiking.        

Rameez Zaman

Rameez Zaman, MD
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Playing and watching basketball...Sixers fan; I'm hoping Doc Rivers won't let me Down. Boxing - began learning this year Learning to cook South Asian dishes. Watching movies with my cats - Embroidering - began learning this year. Traveling - solo and with family/friends - Updating and riding my 1971 Honda. Motorcycle - Attending music festivals and small-venue concerts - I grew up listening to hip-hop. Also enjoy alt/indie rock, and I started to explore classical recently. Laying in my hammock at the park.

CA-4's

Kara Paul

Kara Paul, MD
Medical School: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Hobbies:
I'm a Montana native that transplanted to Hawai'i for my medical school training. I love doing anything that gets me outside - hiking, skiing, running, camping, and swimming. I'm looking forward to trying my hand at cycling, gardening, and climbing here in Oregon. I'm also a sucker for spending some quiet time at home with my family and my two big fluffy dogs. 

Critical Care Medicine Fellows

Gutierrez

Josh Gutierrez, MD
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Zurbuchen

Rudi Zurbuchen, MD
Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine

Pediatric Fellows

Nida Shah

Nida Shah, M.B.B.S.
Medical School: Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

Sasha Menon

Sasha Menon, M.B.B.S.
Medical School: Father Muller Medical College

Cardiothoracic Fellows

Sam Papke

Sam Papke, MD
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Hobbies:
working out, swimming, hiking, spikeball, podcasts, cheering for the Denver Broncos, fantasy football, hanging out with my wife and son. 

Regional Fellows

Ryan Dyches

Ryan Dyches, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Ryan Dyches is joining the Regional Fellowship following an anesthesiology residency at OHSU. Originally from Glendale, Arizona, his research interests are in medical education, student debt, and anatomy. He enjoys cycling, playing guitar, consumer tech, and sci-fi novels.

Brianna Maroukis

Brianna Maroukis, M.D.
Medical School: U Michigan Medical School
Brianna Maroukis is joining the Regional Fellowship following an anesthesiology residency at Northwestern University. Originally from Michigan, where she was a competitive diver on the University of Michigan Women’s Varsity Swimming and Diving team. Her hobbies include hiking and backpacking, cycling, scuba diving, RV camping, and interior design and organization.

Pain Medicine Fellows

Jedd Audry

Jedd Audry, M.D.
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Irvan Bubic

Irvan Bubic, M.D.
Medical School:  Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Jerry Lin

Jerry Lin, D.O.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacifc

Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen, MD
Medical School: 
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: She has interests in critical care and palliative medicine and also enjoys baking, cooking, fermentation projects, yoga sculpt and travel."