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University of Rochester Plastic Surgery Residents

Plastic Surgery Residents 2017-2018

PGY-6 | PGY-5 | PGY-4 | PGY-3 | PGY-2 | PGY-1

PGY-6 Chief Residents

Cassie Nghiem, M.D.

Bao Tram Nghiem

Hometown: Alameda, CA
Medical School: University of Michigan
Undergraduate School: Dartmouth College
Graduate School: Georgetown University
Interests: Cassie enjoys weekend getaways, NYC brunches, political satire, epic group texts, OR step stools, her co-residents, and all things Michigan. Her interests within Plastic Surgery include body contouring and breast reconstruction.

Nick Wingate, M.D.

Nicholas Wingate

Hometown: West Chester, PA
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College
Undergraduate School: Vanderbilt University
Interests: Nick’s outdoor pastimes include hiking the local Rochester trails and exploring the Finger Lakes region with his family. His professional pursuits include breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and student/resident education.

PGY-5

Jackie Haas, M.D.

Jacqueline Haas Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Temple University
Undergraduate School: University of Pennsylvania
Interests: Jackie’s interests within Plastic Surgery include craniofacial surgery and breast reconstruction. Outside of the OR she enjoys Netflix, wine tasting, and spending time with her co-residents.

Trevor Hansen, M.D.

Travor Hansen

Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University
Interests: Trevor spends his free time rock climbing, canyoneering, and camping in the Adirondacks (when he isn’t helping his wife corral their three kids). Professionally, he is interested in microsurgery, hand surgery, and has ongoing research in scar pathophysiology and body contouring outcomes.

PGY-4

Megan Pencek, M.D.

Megan Pencek

Hometown: San Mateo, CA
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: University of California Los Angeles
Interests: Megan has a special interest in craniofacial surgery and microsurgery. Outside of work, Megan is a huge movie buff and loves basketball, camping, fishing, and hiking (basically anything outdoors!).

Katy Skibba, M.D.

Kathryn Skibba Hometown: Scandia, MN
Medical School: Chicago Medical School
Undergraduate School: University of Washington
Interests: Katy loves sampling new craft beers, skiing, and traveling the world with her family. She also enjoys all aspects of Plastic Surgery and has a particular interest in oncologic reconstruction.

PGY-3

Michael Catanzaro, M.D.

Michael Catanzaro Hometown: Rochester NY
Medical School: University of Rochester
Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh
Interests: Michael enjoys lifting, cooking and playing goalie for his beer league hockey team. At home he spends his free time hanging with his amazing wife Gabrielle and adorable cat Bear. His interests in plastic surgery include hand & peripheral nerve, microsurgery and craniofacial surgery.

Hannah Smith, M.D.

Hannah Smith Hometown: Albion, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Undergraduate School: Roberts Wesleyan College
Interests: Hannah loves cooking, DIY projects, spending time with family, and hiking with her dog boo. She enjoys all aspects of plastic surgery with a special interest in burn surgery.

PGY-2

Safi Ali-Khan, M.D.

Safi Ali-Khan Hometown: Metuchen, New Jersey
Medical School: NYU School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: NYU
Interests: Safi is especially interested in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, as well as gender affirming surgery and medical education. He hopes that his passions for teaching, foreign languages and travel will one day allow him to pursue a global surgical career. In his free time he enjoys making music, taking photos and spending time with friends and family.

Aabra Ahmed, MD

Aabra Ahmed Hometown: San Diego, CA
Medical School: Creighton University
Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Interests: Aabra's interests include finding good shopping deals, working out indoors (hello spinning) and outdoors, and watching sports. She is currently interested in hand surgery but is very excited about the breadth of plastic surgery and is open to changing her mind.

PGY-1

James Butterfield

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Utah State University
Interests: James Butterfield attended Utah State University where he studied Business Finance and received his medical degree from the Penn State College of Medicine. He enjoys cooking, wood working, hiking and spends as much time with his wife and three kids as possible.

Keith Sweitzer

Hometown: Canton, OH
Medical School: University of Toledo
Undergraduate School: Ohio Valley University
Interests: Originally from Canton, Ohio, Keith Sweitzer attended Ohio Valley University before receiving his medical degree at the University of Toledo. A lifelong Cleveland sports fan, Keith is passionate about watching the Browns lose every Sunday. Additionally, he enjoys lacrosse, working out, beach volleyball, and exploring local craft breweries.