Our Residents
Chief Residents Class of 2026 Class of 2027 Class of 2028
Chief Residents
Darla Carvallo Castaneda, M.D.
College: Stony Brook University
College: San Fernando Medical School at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Darla Carvallo Castaneda is an Internal Medicine graduate of the University of Rochester Medical Center and a graduate of San Fernando Medical School at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru. She has distinguished herself through a commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and service, including serving as Practice Chief at the Ambulatory Clinic and now as an Internal Medicine Chief Resident. Before residency, she worked as a primary care physician in a rural community in Peru and as a physician in Peru's COVID-19 Rapid Response Unit, experiences that shaped her patient-centered and equity-minded approach to medicine.
Dr. Carvallo Castaneda has been recognized for academic excellence throughout her training, ranking first in her medical school class for six consecutive years and placing third nationally on Peru's National Medicine Examination. Her scholarly work spans cardiovascular medicine, oncology, implementation science, and quality improvement, with peer-reviewed publications and presentations at local, national, and international meetings. She is passionate about teaching, mentorship, and advancing compassionate, evidence-based care for diverse patient populations.
Marwa Hussain, M.D.
College: University of Miami
Medical School: Florida Atlantic University (Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine)
Marwa grew up in northern New Jersey before attending the University of Miami, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. She then received her medical degree from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.
Drawn by the opportunity to be closer to family and by the University's supportive learning environment, Marwa completed her Internal Medicine residency in the Primary Care Track at the University of Rochester. Following her Chief Residency, she plans to continue serving the Rochester community as a primary care physician.
Marwa is passionate about building meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients and providing compassionate, personalized care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, cooking, and baking.
Kelsey Kille, M.D.
College: Binghamton University
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Kelsey was born and raised in Johnson City, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University before receiving her Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Rochester.
Kelsey remains inspired by the exceptional mentorship she received during residency and looks forward to paying it forward during her Chief Resident year. After completing her Chief Residency, she plans to pursue a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology.
Outside of medicine, Kelsey enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and exploring new restaurants.
Genevieve Medina, M.D.
College: Princeton University
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Genevieve Medina grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, with her parents and older sister. She attended Princeton University, where she studied Economics and researched the impact of business cycles on health behaviors. After graduation, she conducted research at Boston Children's Hospital before earning her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Throughout her training, Genevieve has been committed to quality improvement, small-group case-based teaching, mentorship, and resident well-being. As a resident, she served on the Wellness Committee and completed the Clinical Educator Track. She was drawn to URMC for its outstanding clinical training, emphasis on medical education, exceptional mentorship, and collaborative culture. Genevieve plans to pursue a career as an academic hospitalist.
Outside of medicine, Genevieve enjoys distance running along the Erie Canal while listening to new pop albums, quoting Saturday Night Live, and traveling to visit family and friends.
Class of 2026 (PGY-3)
Joseph Abiade, M.D.
"Abi-Ade"
Meharry Medical College
Ellie Camanzo, M.D.
University at Buffalo
Darla Carvallo Castaneda, M.C.
University of San Marcos
Andrea Donofrio, M.D.
(She/Her)
SUNY Upstate
Paul Hart, M.D.
University at Buffalo
Matthew Jorizzo, M.D.
"Your-eets-oh"
(He/Him)
Oregon Health & Science University
Chaitya Joshi, M.D.
"Chay-thea"
(She/Her)
University at Buffalo
Ulyana Khaba, M.D.
Danlo Halytsky Lviv National Med University
Kelsey Kille, M.D.
(She/Her)
SUNY Upstate
Charles Leahy, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Rebecca Lee, M.D.
University at Buffalo
Ashleigh Manktelow, M.D.
"Mank-tuh-low"
(She/Her)
Creighton University
Monica Masterson, M.D.
Cooper Med School of Rowan University
Genevieve Medina, M.D.
"Jen-uh-veev"
(She/Her)
University of Rochester
Josiah Miller, M.D.
"Jo-sigh-uh"
Thomas Jefferson University
Princess Onuorah, M.D.
(She/Her)
UNC Chapel Hill
Gregory Russo, M.D.
SUNY Upstate
Andrew Sepiol, M.D.
"See-pee-ull"
Medical College of Wisconsin
Yousuf Shah, M.D.
Stony Brook University
Rhea Sharma, M.D.
"Ree-ya"
Indiana University
Charles Springer, M.D.
(He/Him)
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bisher Sultan, D.O.
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brian Unruh, M.D.
University at Buffalo
Emily Wu, M.D.
(She/Her)
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona
Primary Care Residents
Claire Filloux, M.D.
"Fee - you"
(She/Her)
University of Rochester
Marwa Hussain, M.D.
Florida Atlantic University
Christine Kim, M.D.
(She/Her)
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Tyler Pocchiari, M.D.
(He/Him)
SUNY Upstate
Class of 2027 (PGY-2)
Jonathan Alessandrini, M.D.
SUNY Upstate
Alexander Chirokikh, M.D.
“Ch-row-key”
(He/Him)
University of Rochester
Megan Cleary, M.D.
Wright State University
Faris Dar Hamed, M.D.
Ponce Health Sciences University
Michael Garone, M.D., Ph.D.
SUNY Upstate
Thomas Glozman, M.D.
(He/Him)
Albany Medical College
Deepak John, M.D.
(He/Him)
New York Medical College
Gregory Lawson, M.D.
“Law-sun”
(He/Him)
University of Nebraska
Ronald Lott, D.O.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ian Mathews, M.D., Ph.D.
University of California
Julia Mo, M.D.
University of Rochester
Ali Murra, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Joseph Petroff, M.D.
SUNY Upstate
Avi Prajapati, M.D.
“UH-vee Pruh-JAH-puh-tee”
(He/Him)
University of Nebraska
Manali Shah, D.O.
(She/Her)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Olivia Sorci, M.D.
“Oh-liv-ee-uh Sor-see”
(She/Her)
University at Buffalo
Kevin Sturr, M.D.
Boston University
Rahel Tekeste, M.D.
“RAA-hel Teh-KESS-teh”
(She/Her)
University of Texas Medical Branch
Ava Wexler, M.D.
(She/Her)
Hadassah Medical School
Chase Yuan, M.D.
“Yuen”
(He/Him)
Albany Medical College
Zachary Williamson, D.O.
Lake Erie College of Osteophathic Medicine
Katherine Woo, M.D.
(She/Her)
University of Rochester
Jie Yin, M.D.
“Jae”
(She/Her)
Boston University
Primary Care Residents
Amanda Chow, M.D.
(She/Her)
University of Rochester
Meghan Derleth, M.D.
University at Buffalo
Kenmarie Ng Brown, M.D.
Ponce Health Sciences University
Shelley Verma, M.D.
University at Buffalo
Physician Scientist Training Program Residents
Matthew Rice, M.D., Ph.D.
Hofstra University
Class of 2028 (PGY-1)
Jason Atlas, M.D.
University of Rochester
Sydney Barrett, M.D.
University of Rochester
Sarah Choudhury, M.D.
"Sa-ruh Chowder-ee"
(she/her/hers)
University at Buffalo
John Clay, M.D.
(he/him/his)
SUNY Upstate
Brian Cornell, M.D.
University at Buffalo
Spencer Dahl, M.D.
University of Rochester
Bryce Dzubara, M.D.
(he/him/his)
The Ohio State University
Sarah Hamilton, M.D., M.P.H.
(she/her/hers)
East Tennessee State
Jefferson Hunter, M.D.
University of Rochester
Arsh Issany, M.D., M.P.H.
"Ersh Eee-ssaa-nee"
(he/him/his)
University at Buffalo
Stefan Kaliszuk, D.O.
"Steph - Fan Cal - liz – zook"
(he/him/his)
Michigan State University
Zara Kazmierczak, M.D.
"Z-air-uh Kaz-mer-zak"
University at Buffalo
Mitchell Krall, M.D.
(he/him/his)
Albany Medical College
Vineetha Mathew, M.D.
"vi-NEE-thuh"
Tufts University
Lana Petrova, M.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Edward Qiao, M.D.
"Chee-ow"
(he/him/his)
California Northstate University
Haani Qudsi, M.D.
"HAA-NEE KOOD-SEE"
SUNY Upstate
Luis Miguel Rivera Medina, M.D.
University of San Marcos
Syeda Rukh, D.O.
"Sa-ee-duh Roo-kh"
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Alexander Severino, M.D.
"Seh-VUH-ree-no"
(he/him/his)
John Hopkins University
Mandeep Singh, D.O.
(he/him/his)
New York Institute of Osteopathic Medicine
Ashley Spencer, M.D.
(she/her/hers)
Pennsylvania State University
Asma Tameez ud din, M.D.
"Ta mEEz OO dEEn"
(she/her/hers)
Rawalpindi Medical College
Bryan Wager, M.D.
SUNY Upstate
Matthew Wang, M.D.
University of Rochester
Parmida Zarei, M.D., M.P.H.
"Par-me-duh Za-ree"
University of Illinois
Primary Care Residents
Rebecca O'Connell, M.D.
Florida International University
William Seagrave, M.D.
East Tennessee State
Preliminary Medicine Residents
Diamond Guy, M.D.
(she/her/hers)
University of Rochester
Sunaina Kongara, M.D.
"Sue-neigh-nah"
(she/her/hers)
University of Rochester
Neurology Preliminary Residents
Jose Arriola Villafuerte, M.D.
Thomas Jefferson University
Mara Bahri, M.D.
"BAA-ree"
(she/her/hers)
The Ohio State University
Lindsey Dressler, M.D.
"Lin-zee Dress-ler"
(she/her/hers)
University at Buffalo
Bhageerathi Ganesan, M.D.
“BAH-gee-ruh-thee guh-NAY-sun”
(she/her/hers)
The Ohio State University
Kevin Kim, M.D.
Wayne State University
Jason Li, M.D.
Indiana University
Kathryn Mancini, M.D.
(she/her/hers)
Albany Medical College
Priya Swaminathan, M.D.
"PREE-yuh SWAA-mee-NAH-thun"
(she/her/hers)
University of Utah