Our Residents

Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Medical School: Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela Luis Razetti
Fun facts/hobbies: Karaoke and trying out new restaurants.
What you love most about our program: My co-residents and the nursing staff! It’s challenging to be an intern, but the transition has been smooth with everyone being so helpful!

Hometown: Wilbraham, Mass.
Medical School: The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Colby College
Fun facts/hobbies: Anything outdoors! Waterskiing, snowboarding, or just a good rooftop/ patio restaurant with friends.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Running, playing tennis or golfing in Delaware Park. Enjoying the countless festivals and food trucks in the summer.
What you love most about our program: My co-residents and incredibly supportive chiefs! The ability to learn in both the academic and community hospital settings.

Hometown: Mason Hall, Trinidad and Tobago
Medical School: St George’s University
Fun facts/hobbies: Nature walks, reading, trying new restaurants and recipes, live performances/shows.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: So far exploring the restaurants, city, hiking trails and lakes.
What you love most about our program: Hands-on learning from day one!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, REI

Hometown: Tonawanda, N.Y.
Medical School:  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Canisius College
Fun facts/hobbies: The beach is my happy place. I love weightlifting and listening to true crime podcasts.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Bills games and finding new places to eat.
What you love most about our program: The people! 
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Asunción, Paraguay
Medical School: Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Undergrad School: Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Fun facts/hobbies: Tennis, swimming, and any outdoor sports. What I love most is spending any free time with my wife and kids.
OB/GYN Interest: REI, MIGS

Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.
Medical School: Des Moines University
Undergrad School: UCLA
Fun facts/hobbies: True crime, eating, hiking, and traveling!

Hometown: Marietta, Ga.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Boston College
Fun facts/hobbies: Running, hiking, skiing, bluegrass and Southern rock music.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Exploring the many county and city parks, kayaking along the Buffalo River and Canalside, trying all the coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants.
What you love most about our program: How supportive the faculty and my co-residents have been!
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of South Florida
Fun facts/hobbies: Trying new restaurants and bars, napping, spending quality time with friends and family.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Attending the many foodie and community events with my co-residents.
What you love most about our program: High volume program with lots of variety and opportunities for learning.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Columbus, Ind.
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Undergrad School: Bellarmine University
Fun facts/hobbies: I love to garden, bake (my best dish is a frozen key lime pie), and spend time with my husband, Jeff; dogs, Red and Pickles; and my cat, Martin Freeman! 

Hometown: Issaquah, Wash.
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Cooking, planning trips/traveling, watching reality TV, and hanging out with my two cats.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Eating and finding live music.
What I love most about the program: How well supported I feel by everyone!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, family planning

Hometown: Fayetteville, N.Y.
Medical School:  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad: Siena College 
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Anything outside! Skiing, running, hiking, spinning. I have a running bucket list of new restaurants and breweries to check out all around Buffalo! 
Favorite things to Do in Buffalo: Cheer on the Bills, Revolution spin classes, coffee at Remedy House, Delaware park, and dancing at the World’s Largest Disco. 
What I love most about the program: The camaraderie among the residents and attendings! Being able to train in multiple clinical settings with exposure to a wide range of pathology. 
OB/GYN Interest: REI, MIGS

Hometown: Moscow, Idaho
Medical School: University of Washington
Undergrad: University of Idaho
Hobbies: Skiing, biking, family, skiing and biking with family, etc.
Favorite things to Do in Buffalo: Drive/bike to cute little Western NY towns.
What I love most about the program: UB is special because it is an academic program with excellent surgical exposure—not to mention such friendly residents!
OB/GYN Interest: MIGS, Urogynecology, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Dundee, N.Y.
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: SUNY Geneseo
Fun Facts/Hobbies: In my spare time, I love doing yoga and playing with our pups! I can also be found binge watching Once Upon a Time and House every once in a while. I think one of the most interesting things I’ve ever done is go to Jamaica on a medical mission trip.
Favorite things to Do in Buffalo: So far, the zoo and Pride Fest!
What I love most about the program: There were several things that drew me to Buffalo’s program. I loved that the program is large enough to have more than enough resources to make sure I am prepared for my career, no matter what direction I decide to take. At the same time, the OBGYN still felt close and like they supported each other. A cooperative environment was really important to me when looking for a residency, and everyone has been more than eager to help as we get settled in.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Cape Coast, Ghana
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Undergrad: York University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: My cinnamon rolls are to die for!
Favorite things to Do in Buffalo: Exploring new restaurants.
What I love most about the program: How welcoming and supportive the residents are.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, REI

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School:  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad: Cornell University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love spending time with my fiancé and our Bernedoodle, family, and friends. I enjoy hiking and spending time outside, going to pilates classes, cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, and watching reality TV. 
Favorite things to Do in Buffalo: Trying new restaurants, going to parks, and going to Bills games What I love most about the program: The people are so welcoming and willing to teach! 
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, REI, and family planning

Hometown: Orchard Park, N.Y.
Medical School:  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Making charcuterie boards, trying new workout classes and new cooking recipes, pilates, reading, listening to podcasts, and watching reality TV.
Favorite things to Do in Buffalo: Tailgating with friends and family for Bills games, enjoying the nice weather in the summer and getting out on the water in the outer harbor, trying new restaurants and bars in the Elmwood village, and snowboarding/skiing in the winter.
What I love most about the program: The people, being in the city of good neighbors!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Lynchburg, Va.
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Undergrad: Wake Forest University 
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Outside of the hospital, I enjoy baking, photography, art, watching videos of corgis, and swimming! 
What I love most about the program: I appreciate the resident-to-resident teaching. The other residents are always happy to help you inside and outside of the hospital. 
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Finding and trying different pizza places in Buffalo.
OB/GYN interests: Reproductive infectious diseases, REI, and transgender reproductive healthcare

Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Undergrad: Duke University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love hiking, running, eating, and spending time with friends and family!
What I love most about the program: My fiancé Andrew Grover.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Kentucky
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love trying new breweries, wineries, and restaurants with friends! I also love a good puzzle, and seeing my favorite comedians when they're in town.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: I'm excited to find places to hike and new places to go after work with my co-residents!
What I love most about the program: During my interview, everyone was extremely welcoming and I could tell the residents all really liked each other. I also loved that the program has so many people in every class, making it really easy to make new friends when moving from out of state.
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, General OB/GYN, GYN-ONC

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Undergrad: Harvard University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I like to hike, climb, run, ski; anything outdoors.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Buffalo has great outdoor spaces, even better food, and a nice community. I look forward to continuing to find new things to do!
What I love most about the program: The people in the program are wonderful! We also get to work with a very diverse group of patients.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Monmouth, N.J.
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Undergrad: Duke University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I really like listening to audiobooks & exploring used bookstores.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Running in Delaware Park, Trivia at Resurgence, Shakespeare in the Park, Bisons Games.
What I love most about the program: My fiancée Demi Zhu.
OB/GYN Interest: REI, MFM

Hometown: Kaysville, Utah
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I love hiking, cooking, and swimming with my wife and two boys.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Pizza, beaches, hiking.
What I love most about the program: Large academic program with high volume and excellent exposure to all aspect of OB/GYN care and supportive faculty, staff, and co-residents.
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, OB Hospitalist, REI, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Casablanca, Morocco
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Undergrad: Hamilton College
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I grew up in Morocco where I learned to speak Arabic and French. I am the oldest of four children. I enjoy hanging with my husband and our two Bichapoos, Teddi and Bear. I also love spending time with family and friends. In my free time, I try to attend as many Orange Theory classes as possible. I also love skiing, tennis, traveling, and sushi!
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: I am excited for all of the food options and outdoor activities. I also love the proximity to the Finger Lakes and Toronto. Looking forward to future explorations.
What I love most about the program: My co-residents! Wide range of cases, high volume services.
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, family planning, access to reproductive services, economics of women’s health.

Hometown: Kansas City, Mo.
Medical School: University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Missouri - Kansas City
Fun Facts/Hobbies: I like to explore the outdoors, hike, kayak, garden, and try new recipes with my husband. We also enjoy spending time with our two dogs and trying local restaurants, wineries/breweries, and cocktail bars!
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: All of the outdoor activities.
What I love most about the program: My co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: Academic OB/GYN and interested in exploring Urogynecology and GYN-ONC

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Undergrad: University at Buffalo
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Weightlifting, reading, playing video games, thrift shopping, spending too much time on Tiktok and Youtube.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: I love attending festivals, cheering on the Bills, trying new restaurants/cafes, and walking around the Elmwood Village or Allentown on a nice day.
What I love most about the program: The people! The attendings and residents are all so friendly and supportive.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Syracuse University
Fun Facts/Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, reading, music, baking, cuddling with my dog, quality time with friends & family.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Exploring the local parks & restaurants, going to Bills games and concerts.
What I love most about the program: The supportive atmosphere and genuine people in addition to the high volume/breadth of clinical training sites which provide ample opportunities to learn and grow.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, MIGS, REI

Hometown: Hangzhou, China
Medical School:  Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Undergrad: Zhejiang University
Fun facts/hobbies:  Spending time with family
Favorite things to do in Buffalo:  Skiing
What you love most about our program: Lovely co-residents
OB/GYN Interest: REI

Hometown: Carmel, Ind.
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Indiana University
Fun facts/hobbies: Dancing (shout out to Hoosier Raas), board games, pickleball, watching rom-coms, fantasy football, and traveling
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Trying new wings and coffee places, walking along Canalside, and going to farmer’s markets/festivals/gardens!
What you love most about our program: The residents and faculty! I always feel supported and a part of the team. Everyone is so welcoming and are passionate about teaching given the high surgical and case volume.
OB/GYN Interest: MFM, MIGS, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia
Medical School: VCOM - Carolinas
Undergrad: Florida Atlantic University
Fun facts/hobbies: Spending time with my wife and kids.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Trying new restaurants.
What you love most about our program: Awesome residents, high volume program.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Hometown: Barrington, Ill. 
Medical School: Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences
Undergrad School: Valparaiso University
Fun facts/hobbies: I love to bike - in 2014 I did a coast-to-coast bike ride from San Francisco, CA to Boston, MA over the course of 63 days for charity. 
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Cheering on the Buffalo Bills - we've been season ticket owners for the past 4 years. Coming from a large city like Chicago we love how accessible and affordable the Buffalo arts scene is - we frequently go to Broadway shows at Sheas or concerts at Keybank Center. For dog owners, there's also Barkology, an indoor dog park and beer garden for those cold winter months and the Ellicott Creek Dog Island, an off-leash dog park and beach for beautiful weather days. I also love being so close to Canada - my spouse and I got married in Niagara on the Lake and frequently visit the wineries, harvest and winter festivals, and beautiful old town. 
What you love most about our program: We have an extremely large catchment area that we cover as a tertiary referral center for high-risk obstetrics, and because we only have a few fellowship programs the residents have a lot of hands-on experience early on in our training. Buffalo also has a large immigrant and refugee population which exposes us to a variety of cultures and opportunities to practice culturally competent care and patient education.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, possibly in an academic setting (I love teaching) 

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Fun facts/hobbies: Reading, cooking, hiking 
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Finding new places to enjoy with my dog, Luna
OB/GYN Interest: Complex Family Planning, General OB/GYN

Hometown: Great Falls, Mont.
Medical School: University of Washington
Undergrad: Univerisity of California, San Diego
Fun facts/hobbies: Hiking, knitting, eating, traveling, peloton-ing, karaoke, reading with my ears (audiobooks), true crime podcasts
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Spending time with my co-residents at community events, hanging out with my soon-to-be husband, and of course — eating Buffalo wings!
What you love most about our program: My co-interns and incredibly supportive and patient chiefs
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, Rural OB/GYN, Global health, PAG, MIGS

Hometown: Irvine, Calif.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah
Undergrad: California State University, Fullerton
Fun facts/hobbies: Baking, crocheting/knitting, reading, watching movies with my husband and cat, hosting events, trying new foods.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo:  Trying all the amazing new bars and restaurants, Bidwell Farmers Market on Saturdays, walking to work in the morning, going to sporting events (mostly for the vibes).
What you love most about our program: my coresidents, bigger program size, Ryan program!!
OB/GYN Interest: Complex Family Planning, General OB/GYN

Hometown: St. Andrews, Grenada
Medical School: St. George’s University 
Undergrad: St. George’s University 
Fun facts/hobbies: I enjoy creative simulation games like The Sims, baking, and swimming as a relaxing way to stay active.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo:  I enjoy Buffalo’s natural scenery, vibrant food scene, and being just 20 minutes from Niagara Falls.
What you love most about our program: The warm, supportive environment and genuine people, along with the wide variety of busy clinical training sites, create countless opportunities to learn and grow.
OB/GYN Interest (future): General OB/GYN, MIGS, Urogynecology 

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y. 
Medical School: St. George’s University
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Fun facts/hobbies:  Baking/cooking, hiking, skiing, traveling. I also have a motorcycle license! 
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: World's Largest Disco, Bills games, and crossing the border to go to Niagara on the Lake. 
What you love most about our program: The people, especially my co-residents, and the large size of our program. Getting to train in different settings provides a wide range of learning opportunities.  
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, Global Health, REI

Hometown: Lyndon, Ill.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Undergrad: Illinois State University
Fun facts/hobbies: I love riding the Peloton and hanging out with my nephews and niece (Charlie, Dax, and Mya)
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Go for a run/walk in Delaware Park.
What you love most about our program: Treating patients from diverse backgrounds in a large academic center, and feeling so welcomed by all the residents and attendings!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, MIGS, Mental Health