Our Residents
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PGY-4
Leah Laageide, MD
Hometown: Gjøvik, Norway
Medical School: Roy J & Lucille A Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
Undergraduate School: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
Interests In Dermatology: Medical, procedural, and cosmetic dermatology - I enjoy the whole spectrum! I am also very interested in clinical research. I enjoy working with faculty and students on projects spanning dermato-immunology, -oncology, and rheumatology, among others.
Hobbies: Photography and digital design, fitness - particularly skiing and hiking, cooking and traveling with my husband
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Genuinely, there are too many to write. I've lived in both small towns (population <2000) and metropolitan areas (>800,000). Rochester has everything one could ask for: broad spectrum cuisine; skiing and trails; lakes and waterfalls; countless wineries and breweries; easy to maneuver airport with cheap parking/shuttle; short commutes to other US and Canadian experiences!
Gayin Lee, MD
Hometown: Amherst, MA
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Undergraduate School: Wesleyan University
Interests In Dermatology: General Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Psychosocial Impact of Skin Disease, Medical Education, Skin of Color
Hobbies: Cooking (mostly Korean food!), traveling, rock climbing, snowboarding, watching TV while knitting
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Checking out different restaurants/breweries with my husband, hosting dinner parties, hiking on nearby trails.
Alicia Mizes, MD
Hometown: Rochester
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Pomona College
Interests In Dermatology: Cutaneous oncology, general dermatology, medical and procedural dermatology, LGBTQIA+ dermatology
Hobbies: Distance running (marathons, half marathons, RAGNARs), hiking, biking, camping, lifting, Zumba, international travel, arts and crafts, pampering my kitty
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Running along the Genesee River/Erie Canal/in Mendon Ponds Park, enjoying breweries/restaurants, going to the various music/art festivals, joining running and workout clubs, WEGMANS, going to ROAR
Jay Patel, MD
Hometown: Dayton NJ
Medical School: Western Michigan
Undergraduate School: Rutgers
Interests In Dermatology: Autoimmune, Skin Cancer, Surgery, Dermatopathology
Hobbies: Weightlifting, Cars, Matcha
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Explore local gyms, hiking, tackling buffets.
Christopher Yao, MD/MPHD
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: University of Pennsylvania
Interests In Dermatology: Medical dermatology, Public health
Hobbies: Hiking, swimming, running, chess
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Dining at Aladdin's in Pittsford, shopping at Rochester Public Market, exploring the Finger Lakes and Adirondacks.
PGY-3
Zachary Bordeaux, MD
Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan
Medical School: Zucker School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Michigan State University
Interests In Dermatology: General dermatology, itch, autoimmune
Hobbies: Weight lifting, hiking, basketball, disc golf, cooking
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Explore the city, trying new restaurants, hiking.
Sidra Deen, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Houston
Interests In Dermatology: General Dermatology, Procedural Dermatology, Skin of Color
Hobbies: Traveling, weight-lifting, roller coasters, TV shows, photography, and spending time with my family
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Excited to explore all the parks and the local restaurants!
Pauline Flaum-Dunoyer, MD
Hometown: Harlem, NY
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate School: Haverford College
Interests In Dermatology: General dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, skin of color dermatology
Hobbies: Hobbies include watching reruns of my favorite shows and spending time with animals
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Spending time with family exploring the city.
Jessica Forman, MD
Hometown: Lansdale, PA
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: Cornell University
Interests in Dermatology: General dermatology
Hobbies: Watching OneBite pizza reviews, reality TV, running
Favorite Activities to do in Rochester: Eating ice cream at Scoop n Twist and Pittsford dairy, trying new restaurants.
Eleanor St. John, MD
Hometown: Medfield, MA
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: University of Rochester
Interests in Dermatology: Medical Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Medical Education
Hobbies: Running, hiking trips with my husband, skiing, baking and cooking for friends and family, reading
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Trying new (and old favorite) restaurants and breweries! Visiting the Public Market on Saturday mornings, running on the Erie Canal, eating too much ice cream at the Pittsford Dairy.
PGY-2
Chavy Chiang, MD
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Undergraduate School: UCLA
Interests in Dermatology: Love an undifferentiated rash, photobiology & sunscreen, acne, medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology
Hobbies: Dance, going to concerts, daydreaming of raising a cat but being too lazy to do it
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Summer strolls along the Genesee Riverway Trail (specifically on Exchange Boulevard), trying new restaurants (Patron Saint Steakhouse is a must), studying in coffee shops, and trips to Toronto & NYC.
Felix Chin, MD
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Medical School: UPenn
Undergraduate School: Cornell University
Interests In Dermatology: Aging, Longevity, Epigenetics, Basic science
Hobbies: Calisthenics, Juggling, AI/Tech, Sci-fi, Anime, Video games, Listening to EDM, Programming
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Gym, Movies, Walking around department stores, Wegmans
Kevin Kamel, MD
Hometown: Redlands, CA
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: UCLA
Interests in Dermatology: General Dermatology, Autoimmune, Procedural Dermatology, Skin of Color
Hobbies: Weightlifting, Basketball, Concerts, Netflix
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Exploring the city, trying new restaurants, wineries.
H. Mark Kenney, MD/PhD
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: University of Rochester
Interests In Dermatology: Medical and procedural dermatology, Dermatopathology, Rheum-Derm, Investigative dermatology
Hobbies: Working out, reading, traveling, cooking (Saturday is always pizza night!), walking / being walked by my golden retriever, watching movies with my toddler (currently a Cars, Cars 2, and Cars 3 phase)
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Walking the canal alongside a big cup of coffee, exploring new hiking trails, eating at favorite restaurants (Seasoning Thai, Chick Magnet), ice cream shops (Pittsford Dairy, What's ' Ur Scoop), and doing all this with family and friends.
Ania Stolarczyk, MD
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: University of Rochester
Interests in Dermatology: Medical and procedural dermatology, autoimmune disease, cutaneous oncology, medical education, clinical research
Hobbies: Tennis and pickleball, running, skiing, travel
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Spending time at the local parks on the pickleball and tennis courts, running/biking the Erie Canal trail and along the Finger lakes, having game nights and potlucks with friends and family.
Mohs Surgery Fellow
William Guo, MD
Hometown: Tenafly, NJ
Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Columbia University
Interests in Dermatology: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Procedural Dermatology, Dermoscopy
Hobbies: Breeding Aquarium Fish, Raising Tropical Houseplants, Singing
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: I've really liked all the festivals that take place in the summer, the Strong National Museum of Play, the various trails in the area, the various restaurants, and the accessibility!
Dermatopathology Fellow
Kristin Rybski, MD
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Undergraduate School: University of Michigan
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Interests in Dermatology: Dermatopathology
Hobbies: Hiking, snowboarding, volleyball, cooking, Hallmark movies, DIY home projects, spoiling my precious cat
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Walking trails, hikes, relaxing at the lake, finding nearby festivals, apple picking, perusing the public market, skiing and snowboarding. I love the local food scene, trying new restaurants, and exploring the Finger Lakes for their gorgeous weekend getaways and wineries.