Internal Medicine Residency Program Residents

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What our residents say

“I am excited to talk about the internal medicine residency program at LVHN because I can speak firsthand on the training and supportive culture. This internal medicine program is one that focuses on developing future clinicians through successful mentorship. The interns at my interview talked about the support they received from their seniors and the seniors attested to the relationships with their faculty and mentors who helped them pursue their career goals. Whether it is hospital medicine, primary care, or other subspecialties, there are opportunities to chase our passions and people who cheer us on. Looking back, I can attest that the internal medicine training has been integral to my development as a physician.”

—Chun Siu, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2022 
Career: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

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“I chose LVHN because of the interview process. It was a conversation between two people trying to get to know one another, rather than an interview where someone was strictly focused on my board scores and credentials. Once I started, I realized that this was exactly the case. I was treated like a person who was learning how to be a doctor, rather than someone who was here to work. There was a strong emphasis on my professional and personal development, so that I could develop into not only a great physician, but a great person along the way. I made excellent friends throughout my time in residency, and I left feeling professionally confident in my abilities as a physician. LVHN is a great place to train if you value a strong education and work ethic while also placing an emphasis on your personal development along the way.”

—Dylan Soller, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2022 
Career: Pulm./Critical Care Fellowship

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“After I rotated at LVHN during my fourth year of medical school, I had no doubt that it was the right fit for me. Now that I am finishing up my internal medicine residency, I am so thankful that I made this program my number one choice. The sense of community both within the hospital network and in the residency program is something that really makes this program unique.  During the last three years, there has never been a time where I did not feel supported or encouraged to be my best self. Although COVID led to some difficult times, I am so thankful that I was in a residency program that had our best interests in mind and was cognizant of our well-being. In addition to the supportive atmosphere, I feel the training I have received is incredible. As someone pursuing a fellowship in pulmonary/critical care, I feel that the amount of exposure, procedure experience and autonomy that the residents have in the medical intensive care unit is one of a kind. The general medicine rotations also provide a nurturing environment where residents truly have the chance to learn and grow.  I am finishing my residency feeling strong in internal medicine, excited for the future, and grateful to LVHN for an amazing three years.”

—Breanna Goldner, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2021 
Career: Pulm./Critical Care Fellowship

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“Having completed both my undergraduate and medical school education in New Jersey, I was confident that I wanted to stay there for my residency training. I distinctly remember leaving my interview day at LVHN feeling both a sense of excitement and confusion that a Pennsylvania program had suddenly jumped to the top of my rank list. There was something refreshingly genuine about the institution, training environment, faculty, and residents which convinced me that LVHN was the best fit for me. The faculty investment in both the program and each resident's success was apparent throughout my training. This is one of the many qualities that sets the program apart from others. Pursuing residency at LVHN gives you the opportunity to take advantage of the training seen only in large, high-acuity tertiary centers while learning in a close-knit community environment. The academic environment is innovative and resident feedback is always taken into account. There are a plethora of opportunities in research, education, quality improvement, and community outreach. The large volume of graduates that continue on to either pursue fellowship training or return as attending physicians speaks to the incredible environment that is cultivated at LVHN. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have trained at LVHN and I look forward to continuing my Cardiology fellowship training with colleagues that I consider mentors and lifelong friends.”   

—Amogh M. Joshi, DO 
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2021
Career: Cardiology Fellowship/ LVHN

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“On my interview day at Lehigh Valley Health network I was met with the warmest welcome by the faculty and residents. I remember I left thinking it would be an honor to be apart of the Internal Medicine Program at LVHN. I really value the camaraderie and family like atmosphere that has been created here at LVHN. The faculty, staff, and co residents are always encouraging, providing goal oriented and constructive feedback but also gave us autonomy to grow as physicians. Here, you are pushed to improve your clinical judgement and communication skills daily. You have the opportunity to see a diverse patient population daily with a wide variety of pathology in addition to being exposed to all specialties that will allow you to feel more than comfortable when you are practicing medicine as an attending. Throughout LVHN you will find amazing role models, mentors within the faculty, fellows, senior residents and the educational opportunities are endless. I would not be the physician I am today without LVHN’s diverse pathology, learning opportunities, and staff. I can attest to the program’s strength in preparing residents for both general internal medicine and fellowship candidacy

I was able to attain my dream fellowship of gastroenterology because of the program leadership and my mentors here at LVHN. They truly want to see their residents achieve their goals and dreams no matter what. LVHN was my number 1 choice for fellowship because of the strong training I received as a resident and I will never regret that decision.  I strongly encourage all applicants to consider LVHN as it will open many doors for you in the future and will be the best decision you made for your future career.”

—Anam Malik, MD
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2019
LVHN Gastroenterology Fellowship

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"I had the opportunity as a 3rd year medical student to rotate in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital and that incredible experience was why I chose to complete my training at LVH and also set the tone for my future career. I was impressed with the Internal Medicine Residency’s ability to master the art of balancing clinical experience with education. The program’s leadership is innovative with a growth mindset. At that time, they had just created and implemented the 4:1 rotation schedule, which allows the trainee to focus on their educational experience without unnecessary distractors. The program also instituted quality improvement initiatives, which incorporates resident education with improved patient outcomes all while teaching us the logistics of process improvement. I also had the honor of serving as chief medical resident, which was one of my most valuable leadership opportunities. That experience contributed to my current leadership role as the CICU Medical Director at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this program. I finished my training well prepared for a successful future, and most importantly, with colleagues that became lifelong friends."

—Courtney Bennett, DO
Cardiology Fellowship, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Critical Fellowship, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota
Director of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

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"The majority of my 3rd and 4th years of medical school were spent rotating at a small community hospital in Central Pennsylvania. Although I definitely treasure my experience and education I received during my time there, I remember quickly noticing the exposure to clinical pathology was limited. Advanced and complicated medical cases were quickly transferred to tertiary care centers which had the capability of caring for these sick patients. It was then I decided to train at a program in which pathology is shipped to, not away from. 

With a helipad in the back, and with multiple nationally ranked subspecialties, pathology from all over the area is transferred to Lehigh Valley Hospital on a daily basis. Having trained at one of the top performing and safest hospitals in the state is definitely a decision I do not regret. I was able to keep the close-knit feeling of a community hospital while working at a large academic center. LVHN gave me the tools I needed to excel in research, leadership, and clinical medicine. I would highly recommend this program to aspiring students who want to get the most out of their training.”

—Travis Magdaleno, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2018
Chief Medical Resident, 2018-2019
Career: Gastroenterology Fellowship, LVHN

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"I still remember my interview at LVHN - mainly because as I left at the end of the day, it became abundantly clear that LVHN was the best fit for me. The collegial atmosphere, innovative block schedule and strong clinical experiences were just a few of the things that impressed me. I knew prior to starting my internal medicine training that I wanted to eventually pursue a fellowship. Our residents have matched at wonderful outside programs and many have chosen to stay within the Network as our internal fellowship programs continue to grow - a testament to the institution and our amazing faculty. I was able to identify a mentor in my desired sub-specialty early on which led to various other opportunities down the road. The thing that continues to strike me is the number of past graduates who ultimately return to LVHN - it makes it obvious how much people enjoy their time here.   Throughout my residency I saw plenty of "bread and butter" cases but was amazed at the number of rare diseases I encountered. There are ample opportunities to write up interesting cases for conferences and journals and the faculty are enthusiastic to collaborate. Beyond the medicine and didactics, my co-residents became my closest friends and I can truly say I enjoyed coming to work every single day.  I enjoyed my time so much that when I was asked to stay on an extra year as the chief medical resident, the answer was an easy YES. If asked to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. "

—Rachel E. Kinney, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2017 
Chief Medical Resident, 2017-2018
Career: Hem/Onc Fellowship

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"As a medical student, deciding on a residency training program felt like an impossible task, but that all changed after I had the opportunity to rotate at Lehigh Valley.  I completed my medical school training at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia.  I was consistently hearing great reviews about Lehigh Valley Health Network from previous graduates.  After finishing a month-long rotating internship on the medicine floors at LVHN I knew that it was the right fit for me.   The residency has strong focus on educating residents, quality improvement, and preparing residents for fellowships and internal medicine primary care.  The presence of USF medical students also offers the unique opportunity to grow as an educator.  The biggest factor in my decision to come to LVHN was the people.  Everyone you work with (residents, faculty, administration, and support staff) is there to help you navigate your early career as a physician.  As someone who applied to residency through the couples match, I interviewed at a large number of training programs, and none had the same comfortable feel of Lehigh Valley.  My three years of training at LVHN has prepared me well to succeed as a leader, teacher, and physician.  I hope that your time at our program allows you to appreciate the strength and solidarity of our residency." 

—Patrick T. Hickey, DO
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA LVHN Class of 2015 Internal Medicine 
Chief Medical Resident 15-16
Career: Gastroenterologist, EPGI, LVHN

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"After rotating at LVHN as a 4th year medical student, the program quickly became the number one choice on my rank list.  All of the things I noticed as a student stayed true as a resident and I have been very pleased with my choice.  The quality of the residents, attendings, and program leadership, combined with a clear emphasis on fostering an environment of learning and constant evaluation of the program through resident feedback create a perfect place to complete residency training.  I was also able to make some lasting friendships during my time at LVHN.  When asked to stay for another year to serve as Chief Medical Resident, there was no hesitation.  I would do it all again in a heartbeat."

—Matthew Sullivan, DO
PCOM Class of 2013
LVHN Class of 2016 Internal Medicine
Chief Medical Resident 16-17
Career: Gastroenterologist, EPGI, LVHN

Current Residents

Class of 2023

Mirza Ali, MD

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Martin DelaTorre, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

David Egeler, DO

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie

Lindor Gelin, DO

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Saloni Goyal, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Brian Henstenburg, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Alisha Hossain, DO

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Yasin Kanakrieh, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Amy Lam, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Henry Lam, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Theresa Maitz, DO

Medical School: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Baiju Patel, MD

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Zeel Patel, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Amanda Sharma, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Ashley Vojtek, DO 

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus

Jeffrey Wright, DO

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus

Class of 2024

Christopher Banach, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kathleen Bridges, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine- Georgia Campus

Aubrey Clark, DO

Medical College: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

William Ghaul, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Clarissa Hayes, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Merissa Misiura, MD

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Catherine Nguyen, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dominic Parfianowicz, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Neil Patel, DO

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus

Naveed Rahman, DO

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Trevor Scheckelhoff, DO

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus

Swara Shah, DO

Medical College: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Marc Stezzi, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ian Tolmie, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Evan Tyree, DO

Medical College: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Blake Weiss, DO

Medical School: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Class of 2025

Shadia Ahmed, DO

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Syed Aown, MD

Medical School: Services Institute of Medical Sciences

Benjamin Borokhovsky, MD

Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Michael Braccia, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Sonia Dogra, DO

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Lucas Gitzel, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Timothy Graziano, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Amanda Jacubowsky, DO

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Anna Klele, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Michael Milligan, MD

Medical School: University of South Florida Health, Morsani College of Medicine

Chandler Patton, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Bharani Pusukur, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Patrick Roman, MD

Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Joshua Rubinstein, DO

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ramchandani Santosh, MD

Medical School: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro

Cara Sherman, DO

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Matthew Stern, DO

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Benjamin Wolff, DO

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine