Recent Graduates


Graduation Information for Class of 2025
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Marot Duke, MD | 2025 | Clinical 3-yr | Providence Medical Group, Cardiology Attending | Petaluma, CA |
| Eric Czinn, MD | 2025 | Clinical 3-yr | Hackensack Hospital, Cardiology Attending | Hackensack, NJ |
| Jean-Pierre Iskandar, MD | 2025 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Interventional Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Sneha Limaye, MD | 2025 | Clinical 3-yr | VA Hospital, Cardiology Attending | Cleveland, OH |
| Ryan O'Connor, MD | 2025 | Clinical 3-yr | Trinity Medical, Cardiology Attending | Buffalo, NY |
| Jeffrey Fitch, MD | 2025 | Interventional | Rochester General Hospital, Interventional Cardiology Attending | Rochester, NY |
| Sina Salehi Omran, MD | 2025 | Interventional | Structural Heart Fellowship, University of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY |
| Joshua Haswell, MD | 2025 | Electrophysiology | WellSpan Health, Electrophysiologist | York, PA |
Graduation Information for Class of 2024
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Fitch, MD | 2024 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Interventional Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Neil Gupta, MD | 2024 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Cardiology Attending | Rochester, NY |
| Sina Salehi Omran, MD | 2024 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Interventional Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Ming Wu, MD | 2024 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Cardiology Attending | Rochester, NY |
| Emily Xiao, MD | 2024 | Clinical 3-yr | Klein Ambulatory Care Center, Cardiology Attending | Bel Air, MD |
| Michael Hannon, MD | 2024 | Interventional | University of Rochester, Critical Care Attending | Rochester, NY |
| Anojan Pathmanathan, MD | 2024 | Interventional | Interventional Attending | Cooperstown, NY |
| Erin Armenia, MD | 2024 | Electrophysiology | University of Rochester, Cardiology Attending | Rochester, NY |
| Casey White, MD | 2024 | Electrophysiology | University of Rochester, Cardiology Attending | Rochester, NY |
Graduation Information for Class of 2023
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Gorski, MD | 2023 | Clinical 3-yr | Highland Cardiology, Cardiology Attending | Rochester, NY |
| Joshua Haswell, MD | 2023 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Electrophysiology Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Anas Jawaid, MD | 2023 | Clinical 3-yr | UT Southwestern, Advanced Heart Failure Fellow | Dallas, TX |
| Everett Sinibaldi, MD | 2023 | Clinical 3-yr | Cardiology Attending | Buffalo, NY |
| Harry Wang, MD | 2023 | Clinical 3-yr | Cooper University Hospital, Cardiology Attending | Camden, NJ |
| Sinan Tankut, MD | 2023 | Electrophysiology | Holland Hospital, Electrophysiology Attending | Holland, MI |
| Summanther Kaviratne, MD | 2023 | Interventional | CHI Franciscan Health, Interventional Attending | Bremerton, WA |
| Nishant Trivedi, MD | 2023 | Interventional | Interventional Attending | Long Island, NY |

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
Graduation Information for Class of 2022
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaid Al-Jebaje, MBChB | 2022 | Clinical 3-yr | Henry Ford Hospital, Interventional Fellow | Detroit, MI |
| Erin Armenia, MD | 2022 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Electrophysiology Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Michael Hannon, MD | 2022 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Critical Care Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Elliot Mahlof, MD | 2022 | Clinical 3-yr | Cardiac Care Associates | Reston, VA |
| Daniel Chun, MD | 2022 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Canal View | Rochester, NY |
| Amanda Bennett, MD | 2022 | Electrophysiology | Electrophysiology Attending | |
| Michael Riordan, MD | 2022 | Electrophysiology | Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia | Westchester, PA |
| Peter Bleszynski, MD | 2022 | Interventional | Prime Cardiology of Nevada | Las Vegas, NV |
| Michael Wilber, MD | 2022 | Interventional | Trinity Medical Cardiology | Orchard Park, NY |

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Graduation Information for Class of 2021
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Bleszynski, MD | 2021 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Interventional Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Jesse Doran, MD | 2021 | Clinical 3-yr | St. Agnes Hospital Cardiology | Baltimore, MD |
| Michael Gagnier, MD | 2021 | Clinical 3-yr | Highland Hospital Cardiology | Rochester, NY |
| Sinan Tankut, MD | 2021 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Electrophysiology Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Michael Wilber, MD | 2021 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Interventional Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Ronald Chong-Yik, MBBS | 2021 | Electrophysiology | Revere Hospital | Provo, Utah |
| Syed Naqvi, MB Bch BAO MSc | 2021 | Interventional | St. James Hospital, CTO and Structural Heart Fellowship | Dublin, Ireland |
| Colin Wright, MD | 2021 | Interventional | Interventional Cardiologist, St. Elizabeth Hospital | Utica, NY |
| Alan Brooks, MD, PhD | 2021 | Research Pathway | Norton Heart and Vascular Institute | Louisville, KY |

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Graduation Information for Class of 2020
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Bennett, MD | 2020 | Clinical 3-yr | Clinical Cardiac Eletrophysiology Fellowship, University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| Syed Naqvi, MD | 2020 | Clinical 3-yr | Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| Michael Riordan, MD | 2020 | Clinical 3-yr | Clinical Cardiac Eletrophysiology Fellowship, University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| Colin Wright, MD | 2020 | Clinical 3-yr | Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| Ayhan Yoruk, MD | 2020 | Clinical 3-yr | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship, University of California - San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Elizabeth Lee, MD | 2020 | Advanced Heart Failure | Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist, Rochester Regional Health | Rochester, NY |
| Jacqueline Morris, DO | 2020 | Interventional | Interventional Cardiologist, University of North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Thomas Welch, MD | 2020 | Interventional | Interventional Cardiologist, St. Joseph's Health | Syracuse, NY |
| John Bibawy, MD | 2020 | Electrophysiology | Electrophysiologist, Cleveland Clinic, Florida | Westin, FL |
| Timothy Byrnes, MD | 2020 | Electrophysiology | Electrophysiologist, Mercy St. Elizabeth Hospital | Youngstown, OH |

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
Graduation Information for Class of 2019
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Brooks, MD | 2019 | Clinical 3-yr | Continuing ABIM Research Pathway, University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| Elizabeth Lee, MD | 2019 | Clinical 3-yr | Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology Fellowship, University of Rochester, NY | Rochester, NY |
| Jacqueline Morris, DO | 2019 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellowship | Rochester, NY |
| Emily Seif, MD | 2019 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Critical Care Fellowship | Rochester, NY |
| Thomas Welch, MD | 2019 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellowship | Rochester, NY |
| Jeffrey Bruckel, MD, MPH | 2019 | Interventional | University of Rochester, Interventional Cardiology | Rochester, NY |
| Tyler Slyngstad, MD | 2019 | Interventional | St. Vincent Healthcare-Billings | Billings, MT |
| Natalia Hernandez, MD | 2019 | Electrophysiology | Baptist Heart & Vascular | Pensacola, FL |
Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
Graduation Information for Class of 2018
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Bruckel, MD | 2018 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Erica Miller, MD | 2018 | Clinical 3-yr | Highland Hospital, Cardiology | Rochester, NY |
| Andrew Mathias, MD | 2018 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Cardiology | Rochester, NY |
| Christopher Montgomery, MD | 2018 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, Cardiology | Rochester, NY |
| Tyler Slyngstad, MD | 2018 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Erik Howell, MD | 2018 | Interventional | Michigan Cardiology Group | Ypsilanti, MI |
| John Nayda, MD | 2018 | Interventional | Cardiology Practice | Buffalo, NY |

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!
Left to right: Nicholas Venci, MD; Michael Vornovitsky, MD; John Nayda, MD; Jim Eichelberger, Program Director; Erik Howell, MD; Nicholas Paivanas, MD
Graduation Information for Class of 2017
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Erik Howell, MD | 2017 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
John Nayda, MD | 2017 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
Nicholas Paivanas, MD | 2017 | Clinical 3-yr | Medstar Cardiology Associates | Annapolis, MD |
Nicholas Venci, MD | 2017 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester - Finger Lakes Cardiology | Canandaigua, NY |
Michael Vornovitsky, MD | 2017 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester - Highland Hospital | Rochester, NY |
Zachary Lill, MD | 2017 | Electrophysiology | Cardiology Practice | Buffalo, NY |
Genaro Fernandez, MD | 2017 | Interventional | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
Junsoo "Alex" Lee, MD | 2017 | Interventional | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
Graduation Information for Class of 2016
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genaro Fernandez, MD | 2016 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Junsoo "Alex" Lee, MD | 2016 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Rebecca Schallek, MD | 2016 | Clinical 3-yr | Highland Hospital, Cardiology | Rochester, NY |
| Zachary Lill, MD | 2016 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, EP Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Brad Stair, MD | 2016 | Clinical 3-yr | Yale New Haven, IC Fellow | New Haven, CT |
| Waseem Sajjad, MBBS | 2016 | Electrophysiology | Cardiology Practice | Binghamton, NY |
| Cameron Hall, MD | 2016 | Interventional | Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY |
Graduation Information for Class of 2015
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Carter, MD | 2015 | Clinical 3-yr | Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY |
| Rashaad Chothia, MD | 2015 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, EP Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Rohit Gupta, MD | 2015 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Cameron Hall, MD | 2015 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Waseem Sajjad, MBBS | 2015 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester, EP Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Michael Katz, MD | 2015 | Electrophysiology | Electrophysiology Associates | Morristown, NJ |
| Dmitry Chuprun, MD | 2015 | Electrophysiology | Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY |
| Ryan Mandell, DO | 2015 | Electrophysiology | Cardiology Practice | Texas |
| Mohamad Alkhouli, MD | 2015 | Interventional | Advanced Interventional Fellowship Training, Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| Bryan Waits, MD | 2015 | Interventional | Iberia Medical Center | New Iberia, LA |
Graduation Information for Class of 2014
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Cameron, M.D. | 2014 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester Medical Center | Rochester, NY |
| Andrew Davidson, M.D. | 2014 | Clinical 3-yr | Central Connecticut Cardiologists, LLC | Hartford, CT |
| Susan Lien, M.D. | 2014 | Clinical 3-yr | Kaiser Permanente of Southern California | Riverside, CA |
| Benjamin McClintic, M.D. | 2014 | Clinical 3-yr | Guthrie Clinic | Ithaca, NY |
| Rishin Shah, M.D. | 2014 | Clinical 3-yr | Interventional Card Fellowship | Hartford, CT |
| Matthew Jonovich, M.D. | 2014 | Interventional | Michigan Cardiology Group | Ypsilanti, MI |
| Benjamin Plank, M.D. | 2014 | Interventional | Billings Cardiology Clinic | Billings, MT |
| Amarinder Bindra, M.B.B.S | 2014 | Heart Failure | Baylor Health Care | Dallas, TX |
Graduation Information for Class of 2013
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
| Andrew J. Brenyo, M.D. | 2013 | Electrophysiology | Arrythmia Associates, Greenville University Health System | Greenville, SC |
| Olena Dotsenko, M.D. | 2013 | Electrophysiology | tbd | |
| Mohan Rao, M.B.B.S. | 2013 | Electrophysiology | Ellis Hosp, Cardiology Associates of Schenectady | Schenectady, NY |
| Alon E. Bar Sheshet, M.D. | 2013 | Electrophysiology | Robin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus | Petah Tiqva, Israel |
| Naila Choudhary, M.B.B.S. | 2013 | Heart Failure | Cardiac Imaging, Stony Brook University SUNY | Long Island, NY |
| Matthew R. Jonovich, M.D. | 2013 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester Interventional Fellowship | Rochester, NY |
| Benjamin G. Plank, M.D. | 2013 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester Interventional Fellowship | Rochester, NY |
| Michael G. Katz | 2013 | Clinical 3-yr | University of Rochester Electrophysiology Fellowship | Rochester, NY |
| John E. Reuter, M.D. | 2013 | Clinical 3-yr | Heart Place, 16980 Dallas Parkway, Ste 200, 75248 | Dallas, TX |
| Zachary R. Williams, M.D. | 2013 | Clinical 3-yr | Intermountain Health Care | St George, UT |
| Blake I. Gardner, M.D. | 2013 | Interventional | Heart of Dixie Cardiology | St George, UT 84790 |
| Vijay K Krishnamoorthy | 2013 | Interventional | Rochester General Hosp | Rochester, NY |
Graduation Information for Class of 2012
| Name | Year | Fellowship Type | Next Location | City, State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J. Brenyo | 2012 | Clinical 3 -yr | University of Rochester, EP Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Ryan W. Connell, M.D. | 2012 | Clinical 3 -yr | UCVA | Rochester, NY |
| Blake I. Gardner, M.D. | 2012 | Clinical 3 -yr | University of Rochester, IC Fellow | Rochester, NY |
| Angelo J. Pedulla, M.D. | 2012 | Clinical 3 -yr | Highland Hospital, Cardiology | Rochester, NY |
| Kevin J. Woolf, M.D. | 2012 | Clinical 3 -yr | Hillsboro Cardiology | Hillsboro, OR |
| James D. Gallagher | 2012 | Electrophysiology | Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston, WV |
| Petra Lynch | 2012 | Interventional | Geisinger Medical Center | Danville, PA |
| Eric R. Reeves | 2012 | Interventional | Louisiana - Cardiology | Louisiana |
| Waseem Sajjad, MBBS | 2012 | Heart Failure | University of Rochester, Cardiovascular Fellowship | Rochester, NY |