Our Residents
Our Residents
What our residents say...
"I love how supported we are in the URMC PM&R program! There is a culture here of unwavering support between the residents where we are always willing to help one another out. I learn so much from my coresidents and am deeply grateful to have the chance to work alongside them. Our attendings show the same support for us and work hard to maximize our learning and growth as future physiatrists. No matter our unique career goals, this program gives us the tools and support necessary to achieve them!"
- Gabriella Wozniak, D.O.
Kenneth King, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med school: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Park Ave., Erie Canal, Jazz Fest, Pittsford Dairy, Finger Lakes
- Personal Interests: Golfing, skiing, trying new restaurants and breweries, Buffalo Bills, college football, and fantasy football
Garret Waterstradt, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med school: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
- PM&R interests: Musculoskeletal, spasticity, EMG, amputation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Hyderabadi Biryani House, Locals Only, Gate House
- Personal Interests: Traveling (current goals are the New 7 Wonders of the World and hiking at every U.S. National Park), seeing Broadway musicals, and watching everything Marvel
Gregory Shinaman, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med school: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- PM&R Interest: Pain medicine, MSK, and MSK ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Mendon ponds, Cobb's Hill Park and Washington Grove, Highland Park, Erie Canal trails, Conesus Lake, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen, and of course Pittsford Dairy
- Personal interests: Fitness, hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, reading, dogs, and delicious food/baked goods
Chelsie L. Jacques, M.D. (PGY4)
- Med School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
- PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, MSK, ultrasound, and spasticity
- Favorite Spots of Rochester: Wegmans, Erie Canal, Lilac Festival, Watkins Glen, Memorial Art Gallery, Buttermilk Falls State Park
- Personal Interests: Baking, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family and friends
Sean (Maka) Pickard, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
- PM&R Interest: Pain (neuromodulation), MSK
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Strong Museum of Play, any golf course I can afford on a resident salary, Finger lakers (especially Canandaigua and Seneca), Letchworth State Park, and Cumming Nature Center
- Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and two energetic boys, sports (playing and following), fitness, golf, outdoor hikes, and exploring finger lakers region
Gabriella Wozniak, D.O. (PGY3)
- Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Interventional spine treatment, neuromodulation, neurorehabilitation, pain, and MSK
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park, Mendon Ponds, Seneca Park Zoo, Halal n out
- Personal Interests: Birdwatching, fantasy fiction, running, traveling, yoga and anime
Nancy Moran, M.D. (PGY3)
- Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, pediatric rehab, outpatient rehabilitation care for adults with developmental disabilities
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Sodus Point Beach Park, Pittsford Dairy vs. Cheshire Farms Creamery, Canandaigua Lake + Motion Junction (inclusive playground) on the way there
- Personal interests: Spending time with my husband, baby boy, & fur children (two mini-doodles). We like to go for walks, watch sports (mostly football & soccer), and eat ice cream. We're enjoying being closer to our families in Northeastern PA!
Victoria Vega, D.O. (PGY3)
- Med School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Interventional pain and spine, neuromodulation, MSK ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Love all the local coffee shops and restaurants along Park Ave, Pittsford Dairy, Velvet Belly, Erie Canal, Canandaigua Lake, HomeGoods
- Personal interests: Pilates, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, musicals, baking, all things Disney related
Charn-Xin (Catherine) Fuh, D.O. (PGY3)
- Med school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R interests: Interventional spine, pain, MSK ultrasound, cancer rehabilitation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Finger Lakes, Watkins Glen State Park, Pittsford Dairy, Simply Crepes, Midtown Athletic Club
- Personal Interests: I enjoy skiing in the winter, learning tennis and other new sports, watching anime, trying new bubble tea spots, exploring local restaurants, and spending time with my two cats
Jeffrey Guo, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- PM&R interests: MSK, sports, spine
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Penfield YMCA, Pittsford Dairy, Java’s, Bristol Mountain, Lilac Festival, Bill Gray’s
- Personal Interests: Live music, snow sports, powerlifting, RuneScape, diet soda, climbing trees
Dominic Salvatore, D.O. (PGY2)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: MSK, ultrasound, spine, sports, EMG, spasticity
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Nosh, Strangebird, the Public Market, Black Creek Park, basically any golf course
- Personal interests: hiking, trail running, golfing, skiing, pickleball/tennis, and spending time with my wife and 2 dogs—Willow and Benny
Serena Brough, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: General inpatient rehab, spasticity, MSK, EMG
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park, Finger Lakes, Lenore’s, Melo Coffee, and of course Pittsford Dairy
- Personal interests: Hanging out with my pets, reading, exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, concerts, and baking
Kirsten Frauens, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- PM&R Interests: Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and pediatric rehab
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Highland Park Diner, Java's cafe, Webster Park, any of the summer festivals, and of course, Wegmans
- Personal interests: Volleyball, traveling, exploring local food, fitness, and quality time with friends and family
Sarah Battle, M.D. (PGY2)
- Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Very open to what I fall in love with during residency, but considering general physiatry
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Still exploring but loving all the parks and trails along the river
- Personal interests: I love reading, going on hikes/bike rides, board games
John Li, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: MSK, sports, general inpatient rehab, ultrasound
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Park Ave, Pittsford Dairy, Highland Park, Nosh, Seoul Drop, Bitter Honey, wherever my dog is
- Personal interests: Weightlifting, rooting for the Steelers, sports, cooking, trying new restaurants, watching movies, and spending time with my wife and dog, Rooney
Noah West, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Interventional spine, pain, sports, MSK, ultrasound, spasticity, amputation
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Finger Lakes, Pittsford Dairy, Park Ave, JensArtisan Bakery
- Personal interests: Soccer, golf, Pittsburgh Steelers, hiking, desserts, breweries, and beaches
Joseph Gallardo Alzate, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: University at Buffalo Jacob's School of Medicine
- PM&R Interests: MSK, interventional spine, sports, ultrasound, spasticity, EMGs, and TBI
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Walks near the canal, all the local parks, the lakefront, and the farm fresh dairy
- Personal interests: Spending time with my beautiful wife and daughter as well as close family, the outdoors, traveling, CrossFit, watching quality soccer, and of course Bills games
Olivia Talamo, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: MSK, interventional spine, cancer rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, pain
- Favorite spots in Rochester: I am still exploring, but I love running along the Erie Canal and shopping at Wegmans
- Personal interests: I love staying active through running, swimming, biking, and lifting as well as anything NYY, NY Giants, Taylor Swift, and the Bachelor related
Alon Bezalel, D.O. (PGY1)
- Med School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
- PM&R Interests: Sports, interventional spine, regenerative medicine, pain, EMG
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Mendon Ponds Park, Turning Point Park, Letchworth State Park, and Strong National Museum of Play
- Personal interests: Basketball, traveling, hanging out with family
Joaane Kim, M.D. (PGY1)
- Med School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
- PM&R Interests: SCI, MSK, spasticity, and peds
- Favorite spots in Rochester: Walking around Highland Park, going to The Mad Hatter to enjoy a wide selection of teas, Ontario Beach Park to remind me of Long Island beaches
- Personal interests: Working out, cooking, window shopping the latest homegood/kitchen gadgets, reading