Current Residents

PGY4

Amanda Andersen, DO
Hometown: Vacaville, CA
Undergraduate College/University: Northeastern University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: hiking in Colorado, snowboarding, fishing, wakeboarding, yoga, running, watching crime shows, knitting hats for my baby cousin, participating in team sports such as volleyball, soccer and softball.

Kevin Cannavina, DO
Hometown: Morris Plains, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Saint Bonaventure University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: crossword puzzles, New York Jets football, gardening and landscaping, my family, my cats.

Robyn D’Agostino, MD
Hometown: Three Bridges, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Wheaton College
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: volleyball, my dog, New England Patriots, learning calligraphy, visiting family and friends, all seasonal activities, attempting to learn my grandparents’ Italian recipes.

Nashali Ferrara, MD
Hometown: Dover, NJ; Netcong, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Montclair State University
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: reading fiction, growing a variety of peppers, hiking, baking, interior design, cooking homemade dog-food for my three dogs.

Kayla Garner, DO
Hometown: Ozark, AL
Undergraduate College/University: The University of Alabama
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: traveling, cooking with my husband, exercising and meditation, trying out new skincare and beauty products, teaching my two dogs new tricks, home organization and interior design, watching Harry Potter, reality TV shows, college football.

Alexandria Mason, MD
Hometown: Atlanta, GA; Bethesda, MD; Washington, DC
Undergraduate College/University: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: chess, soccer.

Reshma Parikh, MD
Hometown: Edison, NJ; Hayward, CA
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University- New Brunswick
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: travel/global health, screen/digital design and printing, board games, running, hiking, soccer, lacrosse.

Celeste Pilato, MD
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Undergraduate College/University: Dickinson College
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: yoga, running half marathons, cooking Gordon Ramsey recipes, collegiate and international field hockey.

Joshua Santos, DO
Hometown: Thornwood, NY
Undergraduate College/University: SUNY Purchase College
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: karate, Brazilian jujitsu, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, golf.

PGY3

Kristin Blackledge, MD
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

Hobbies/Interests: enneagram enthusiast, peloton, reading/audiobooks, podcasts, college basketball, PowerPoint party thrower, exploring local food scenes.

Erin Cawthorn, DO
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Undergraduate College/University: University of Virginia
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: dance/ballet, tennis, travel, houseplant enthusiast.

Megan Crenshaw, MD
Hometown: Mercer Island, WA
Undergraduate College/University: University of Virginia
Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: long-distance running, seasonal baking, sports documentaries, day hikes, true crime podcasts.

Angela Hopf, MD
Hometown: East Hanover, NJ; Madisonville, KY
Undergraduate College/University: University of Southern Indiana
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: arts and crafts, home improvement and interior design, indoor rock climbing, indoor cycling.

Mishel Figueroa, MD
Hometown: West New York, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Swarthmore College
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: soccer, tennis, dancing, travel.

Ashley Haney, MD
Hometown: Little Egg Harbor, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Clemson University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, puzzles and crafts, exercise.

Ashleigh Pavlovic, MD
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA; Okinawa, Japan; Madison, CT
Undergraduate College/University: Boston College
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: singing, cooking, skiing, spin/peloton.

Hannah Purtell, MD
Hometown: Cheshire, CT
Undergraduate College/University: Boston University
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: running, taking care of my many houseplants, hiking and visiting national parks, peloton, traveling, reading, collecting vinyl’s to play on my record player, spending time with family and friends.

Andrea Simi, MD
Hometown: Westwood, MA
Undergraduate College/University: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: running, international travel, breweries and the search for the best soft pretzel in Cleveland, reading on the beach, NBA basketball, cooking, podcasts.

Kelsey Spear, MD
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Undergraduate College/University: University of Rochester
Medical School: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Hobbies/Interests: hot yoga, group fitness classes, reading fiction novels, calligraphy and crafting, bridal and wedding party makeup, trying new restaurants, plants.

PGY2

Gabrielle Bleich, MD

Hometown: Westfield, NJ; Pasadena, CA
Undergraduate College/University: Washington University
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

Hobbies/Interests: rock climbing, hiking, yoga, crocheting, theater, dance

Sierra Conine, MD

Hometown: Weston, FL
Undergraduate College/University: Yale University
Medical School: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University

Hobbies/Interests: avid reader, I write a monthly newsletter called Eleven Eleven, endurance and adventure activities.

Nicholas Conway, MD

Hometown: Roosevelt, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Central Florida
Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, exploring new cuisines, middle-distance running, literary fiction.

Sruthi Gohimukkula, MD

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Undergraduate College/University: Temple University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Hobbies/Interests: cycling, enjoying quality time with family and friends, cooking, trying new foods and restaurants, reading, medical education, community and maternal health.

Lauren Hutnik, MD

Hometown: Hawthorne, NY
Undergraduate College/University: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: multi-medium artist, surfing, skier-turned snowboarder, volleyball, teaching my cat how to play fetch, boardgames and card games, small-venue concerts and dancing, antiquing.

Vanessa Hwu, MD

Hometown: Newport Coast, CA
Undergraduate College/University: University of Southern California
Medical School: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: yoga, piano, photography, hiking, drawing and painting.

Sara Meyer, MD
Undergraduate College/University: Yeshiva University
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Hobbies/Interests: ballet, cross-country road trips, non-fiction book club, cooking Mexican food.

Alex Rizzo, MD

Hometown: Howell, NJ; Hampton, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Drew University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Hobbies/Interests: wood burning, spoken word poetry, camping.

Sarah Stavros, MD

Hometown: Merritt Island, FL
Undergraduate College/University: University of Florida
Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: I have a cat named Goku and I foster kittens with the Humane Society of Miami, reading, meditation and yoga.

Alexandria Vittitow, MD

Hometown: Louisville, KY; New York, NY
Undergraduate College/University: Washington and Lee University
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: hiking and running with my Bernedoodle, Phoebe, tennis, pickleball, peloton cycling, true crime podcasts, needlepoint.

PGY1

Maryanne Adekunle, MD
Hometown: Newark, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Hobbies/Interests: reading, traveling, watching animated movies, making and eating good food.

Alexandra Gomez, MD
Hometown: Secaucus, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: cuddling with my 2 dogs, hiking (with my dogs), babysitting my nephews and trying new activities, baking anything with chocolate, traveling, going to the beach and baseball games, trying new restaurants with my husband and friends!

Taylor Gonzalez, MD
Hometown: Haskins, OH
Undergraduate College/University: Ohio State University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: anything outdoorsy - especially if I can bring my dog, Koa! I also love baking, anything artsy, and spending time with my friends and family.

Miriam Ibrahim, MD
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Rutgers University - Newark
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: sitcoms, Baking, Eating, Traveling, Arts & Crafts

Beatrice Lynch, MD
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Undergraduate College/University: Boston College
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Hobbies/Interests: skiing, yoga, sample sale hunting, and all Kristin Hannah books

Lauren Marici, MD
Hometown: Red Hook, NY
Undergraduate College/University: College of William and Mary

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Hobbies/Interests: cooking, reading, any excuse to be outdoors, food/drinks with friends and fam, sports events (I live right next to Red Bull Stadium!)

Gabriela Portilla-Maldonado, MD
Hometown: West Windsor, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: Wellesley College
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick

Hobbies/Interests: reading, soccer, dancing and movies

Arianna Prince, MD
Hometown: Springfield, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Maryland
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Hobbies/Interests: fitness, baking, spending time with my children, husband, extended family, and friends, DIY projects, and reading

Erica Rego, MD
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Undergraduate College/University: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: running, yoga, live music/festivals, cooking

Chantay Young, MD
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate College/University: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: traveling, Swimming, Crocheting, TV

Jessica Wallace, MD
Hometown: Steamboat Springs, CO
Undergraduate College/University: Lewis & Clark College
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: skiing, biking, trail running, reading, drinking too much coffee, dreaming about getting a cat

Gufeng (Brent) Xu, MD
Hometown: Hangzhou, China
Undergraduate College/University: Zhejiang University
Medical School: Zhejiang University School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: spending time with my kids, trying high-tech devices