Our Residents

Our residents have diverse interests and perspectives, but all share a passion for delivering excellent care. And that makes them a perfect fit for our rich training environment.

PGY-4

Kelly Coughlin.

Kelly Coughlin

Hometown: Maine, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: University at Buffalo
Fun fact/hobbies: Writing, painting, cooking, finding ways to be outside in the sun!
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Go to festivals, hike the Niagara gorge, sit in coffee shops
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, public health

Alexandra DeRosa.

Alexandra DeRosa

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: University of Rochester
Fun fact/hobbies: Spending time with family, hiking, spinning, trying new recipes
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Explore new restaurants and breweries, Bills games, all summer festivals, and hiking
OB/GYN Interest: FPMRS and public health

Kaitlyn Edbauer.

Kaitlyn Edbauer

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: John Carroll University
Fun fact/hobbies: I'm a big Buffalo sports fan and love going to the games! I like to run, play tennis and kickball.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Try out restaurants and breweries, go to summer festivals and outdoor concerts
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Mary Gallo.

Mary Gallo

Hometown: Ransomville, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Niagara University
Fun fact/hobbies: Running, cycling, snowboarding, cooking, baking, knitting
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Watch the Bills & Sabres, enjoy the diverse restaurants, embrace all four seasons fully!
OB/GYN Interest: Maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive infectious diseases

Sarah Nims.

Sarah Nims

Hometown: Augusta, Maine
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of Pennsylvania
Fun fact/hobbies: I love to run, hike, and be outside. I also enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Patryk Piekos.

Patryk Piekos

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Medical School: Jagiellonian University Medical College
Fun fact/hobbies: Lacrosse, basketball, skiing/snowboarding, traveling
OB/GYN Interest: Infertility, gynecologic oncology

Meghan Lardy.

Meghan Taylor

Hometown: Edina, Minn.
Medical School: University of Miami School of Medicine
Undergrad School:  Boston College 
Fun fact/hobbies: I’ve run a marathon in every city I’ve lived in!  I speak Spanish fluently and love bachata and reggaeton.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Wegmans and amazing outdoor parks and scenery
What you love most about our program: Camaraderie amongst our group of residents
OB/GYN interest: All things surgery! Benign gynecology, gynecologic oncology

Grace Trompeter.

Grace Trompeter

Hometown: Averill Park N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: State University of New York at Geneseo
Fun fact/hobbies: Baking, cooking through cookbooks, skiing, traveling.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: EAT! Saturday mornings at the Elmwood Village Farmer's Market.
OB/GYN Interest: Global women's health.

PGY-3

Alexandra Alfiero.

Alexandra Alfiero

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Providence College 
Fun facts/hobbies: Tennis, running, reading, snacking
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Eat! The restaurants in Buffalo are amazing! I also love running in the parks!
What you love most about our program: The people and sense of community! I love my co-residents! Everyone is so supportive of each other and we genuinely enjoy spending time with one another.
OB/GYN Interest: I am not sure yet, but I know I would like to be involved in academic medicine. I particularly enjoy MFM and palliative medicine.

Marissa Baron.

Marissa Baron

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of Wisconsin - Madison 
Fun facts/hobbies: Backpacking, hiking, eating great food
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Spend time with my family, go for walks in the park
What you love most about our program: My co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, family planning

Maria Brzozowski.

Maria Brzozowski

Hometown: Erie, Pa.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: Georgetown University
Fun facts/hobbies: Walking my dog Scout, running, hiking, competing in CrossFit and spending time with friends and family
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: All of the fun outdoor activities throughout the winter and summer
What you love most about our program: My co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Casey Cabrinha.

Casey Cabrinha

Hometown: Syracuse, N.Y.
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Undergrad School: St. Lawrence University
Fun facts/hobbies: Music, yoga, thrift shopping, sewing, and hanging out with my two cats, Mushroom and Olive
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Concerts at Babeville and Artpark, going to estate sales, trying new restaurants
What you love most about our program: Everyone is so supportive and teamwork is highly valued. Residents are exposed to a wide range of cases, specialties, and clinical sites.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN, academic medicine

Paola Caldas Font.

Paola Nicole Caldas Font

Hometown: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Undergrad School: University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Fun facts/hobbies: If you ask me about a TV show, I have probably watched it!
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Finding new restaurants, concerts and outside activities
What you love most about our program: Great work-learning balance and the support of my co-residents
OB/GYN Interest: Maternal-fetal medicine

Brenna Funfar.

Brenna Funfar

Hometown: Maple Grove, Minn.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Undergrad School: Cornell University
Fun facts/hobbies: Hiking, cross country skiing, and spending time with family and friends
Favorite things to do in Buffalo:  Jogging around Delaware Park and hiking nearby county and state parks like Niagara Gorge Trail
What you love most about our program: Diversity of the patients and faculty, and camaraderie of the residents
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Amelia Johnston.

Amelia Johnston

Hometown: Chesterfield, Va.
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: Bridgewater College
Fun facts/hobbies: Weightlifting, horseback riding, hiking, paddleboarding/kayaking. I also love listening to music and am starting a vinyl collection.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Stroll through the Saturday morning farmers market at Bidwell, sit in the park and read, take my dog for a walk down Elmwood, enjoy the restaurant scene with my friends.
What you love most about our program: The attendings we work with are honestly one of my favorite parts of this program, we have a great relationship with our attendings who are very dedicated in our education and make sure we are prepared for life outside of residency.
OB/GYN Interest: Global health, academic medicine, general OB/GYN

Cynthia Phan.

Cynthia Phan

Hometown: Oak Park, Calif.
Medical School: ATSU-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad School: University of California, Irvine
Fun facts/hobbies: Embroidering, reading YA romance novels, catching Pokemon, binging Netflix, hiking, anything that involves the beach.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Eating cacio e pepe from Inizio, buying bagels from Breadhive at the Elmwood farmers’ market, continuing to explore all the area has to offer.
What you love most about our program: My awesome co-residents, my senior residents who are incredibly supportive, and our attendings who are kind, patient and invested in our learning.
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN

Virginia Zu.

Virginia Zu

Hometown: Buffalo, N.Y.
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Undergrad School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Fun facts/hobbies: I’m a huge foodie, so I love to bake and cook! I also enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors.
Favorite things to do in Buffalo: Elmwood farmers’ market
What you love most about our program: The residents!
OB/GYN Interest: Family planning, general OB/GYN

PGY-2

Mariana Amato Rodriguez.

Mariana Amato Rodriguez

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!

Abigail Hatch.

Abigail Hatch

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.

Verneth Joseph.

Verneth Joseph

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, reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Gabriela Klansky.

Garbriela Klansky

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

Diego Manavella.

Diego Manavella

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: Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Nisha Mandla.

Nisha Mandla

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

Shannon Oram.

Shannon Moran

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: Maternal-fetal medicine, general OB/GYN

Yamini Mulla.

Yamini Mulla

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: So far, I’ve really enjoyed attending the many food 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

Virginia Steilberg.

Virginia Steilberg

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! 

PGY-1

Kathryn Boccolucci.

Kathryn Boccolucci

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

Emily Brunette.

Emily Brunette

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: Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Seth Dixon.

Seth Dixon

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: Minimally invasive gynecology surgery, urogynecology, general OB/GYN

Michaela Howell.

Michaela Howell

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

Ivy Koufie.

Ivy Koufie

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, reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Katarina Krajacic.

Katarina Krajacic

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, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and family planning

Margaux Ruh.

Margaux Ruh

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

Sean Warner.

Sean Warner

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, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and transgender reproductive healthcare

Demi Zhu.

Demi Zhu

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 co-residents!
OB/GYN Interest: General OB/GYN