Our Residents

Daniel Huang, M.D.

Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Terris Igwe, D.O.

Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, New Mexico State University

Amit Chowdhry, M.D., Ph.D.

Medical School: University of Rochester

Amit Chowdhry completed his MD and PhD in statistics in from the University of Rochester as a part of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Though his PhD dissertation focused on statistical methods for analyzing meta-analysis data in the setting of missing data, he is broadly interested in studying and applying statistical methods used in clinical trials and observational research. In addition to clinical medicine and research, he has an interest in teaching biostatistics to medical students and physicians. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his wife and rest of his family, watch movies, and read nonfiction books.

Joseph Clyde, M.D.

Medical School: Pennsylvania State

Joseph Clyde completed his MD at Penn State College of Medicine. He is published in various fields including medical ethics, psychology, otolaryngology, and immunotherapy. Having grown up in the Rocky Mountains and having lived in Argentina’s Andes mountains, Joseph is thrilled to be training where it snows. When not at work you will find him mountain biking, camping, or reading Harry Potter to his three kids.

John Kimball, M.D., M.P.H.

Medical School: University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine

John Kimball completed undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology, and worked for an NGO in Kenya prior to receiving his MD and MPH at the University of Miami in 2019. Prior to radiation oncology, his research was focused on metabolic disorders in patients with spinal cord injury, glioblastoma biomarkers, and peripheral nerve regeneration. His clinical interests include CNS and head and neck cancers. He enjoys the outdoors, working out, eating, and not driving on icy roads.

Gukan Sakthivel, M.D.

Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Ku Sakthivel was born in Sri-Lanka and lived in over 7 countries before coming to the United States. He completed his MD at William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak Michigan, then finished a year of Surgery training at SUNY Upstate before beginning his training in Radiation Oncology. He is looking forward to this new endeavor.

Ryan VanDenBerg, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine

Dr. Ryan VanDenBerg completed his MD at the University of Miami. Prior to this he earned dual bachelors degrees in chemistry and electrical engineering. His research interests include clinical trial and medical device development.

Katarina Nguyen, M.D.

Medical School: Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Katarina Nguyen earned a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Johns Hopkins University.  She earned her MD at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she received a full academic scholarship and earned a Path of Distinction in Research. Her main research background is in breast malignancies. Having been born and raised in Seattle, Washington, then moving to Baltimore then Madison, she continues to enjoy making her way around the country. Her hobbies include various sports, hiking, eating, music festivals, and mentoring others. She has also earned the titles of Miss Washington Earth (2016), Miss Madison-Capital City (2017-2018) and Miss Vietfest United States (2015).

Aria Shakeri , M.D.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Aria Shakeri was born and raised in Iran before moving to Canada where he finished his undergraduate studies at University of Toronto (majoring in genetics and immunology). He then earned his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He is very excited to start this new chapter with URMC Radiation Oncology. His special interests include gastrointestinal and CNS cancers and applications of radiotherapy to benign diseases.

Sophia Rizvi, M.D.

Medical School: USF Morsani College of Medicine

Sophia Rizvi was born and raised in Maryland. She went to medical school at USF Morsani College of Medicine, as a part of the SELECT program.  She then completed a year of Surgery training at Columbia University before moving to Rochester. She first discovered radiation oncology through a research project. Her clinical interests include Brachytherapy and gynecologic cancer. Her research interests revolve around quality improvement.