2020-2023
Tori Breitenbach, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Toledo
Podiatric Surgery School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Valparaiso, IN
Hobbies: Playing sports, baking, watching movies
Aria Mansoori, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas
Podiatric Surgery School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hometown: Plano, TX
Hobbies: Producing music, playing piano, running, playing sports
Kelly McKeon, DPM
Undergraduate: Mount St. Mary's University
Podiatric Surgery School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Springfield, PA
Hobbies: Playing sports, running, teaching workout classes, exploring a new city/country
Tiffanie Liu, DPM
Undergraduate: SUNY University at Buffalo
Podiatric Surgery School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Hobbies: Cook, hiking, yoga, playing sports
Robert Sheckler, DPM
Undergraduate: Marquette University
Podiatric Surgery School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Hometown: Prairie du Chien, WI
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors, running, hiking, exploring the city, experiencing new restaurants
Karanjot Kaur, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Podiatric Surgery School: Western University of Health Sciences
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Hobbies: Dancing, spending time in nature, hiking, gardening
Son Tran, DPM
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple University, School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Hobbies: Painting, watching movies, being active
2019-2022
Helene Cook, DPM
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Podiatric Surgery School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Visiting MLB stadiums, planting/growing succulents and cacti, anything fitness
Jonathan Furmanek, DPM
Undergraduate: SUNY Brockport
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Barker, NY
Hobbies: Cooking, working out, sailing
Lance Hopkin, DPM
Undergraduate: U Michigan, Ann Arbor
Podiatric Surgery School: California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University
Hometown: Holly, MI
Hobbies: Snowboarding, hiking, brewery-hopping, scuba diving
Charles Hu, DPM
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Hobbies: Cooking/eating, playing guitar, basketball
Amber Kavanagh, DPM
Undergraduate: Marist College
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Huntington, NY
Hobbies: Hiking, painting, traveling
Alissa Mayer, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Miami
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Northbrook, IL
Hobbies: Cat enthusiast, delusional Jets fan, nacho connoisseur
Jonathan Tenley, DPM
Undergraduate: Baldwin Wallace University
Podiatric Surgery School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Hometown: Wadsworth, OH
Hobbies: Golfing, running, Cleveland sports
Gisele Youth, DPM
Undergraduate: Manchester University, Indiana
Podiatric Surgery School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hometown: Cameroon, West Africa and Ethiopia, East Africa
Hobbies: Traveling, running/working out, hiking
2018-2021
Taylor Bunka, DPM
Undergraduate: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Podiatric Surgery School: California School of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland CA
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario/Sunnyvale, CA
Hobbies: Dogs, traveling, running, eating
Shirley Chen, DPM
Undergraduate: Indiana University
Podiatric Surgery School: School College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
Hobbies: Hiking, traveling
Andrew Falco, DPM
Undergraduate: Towson University
Podiatric Surgery School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Millstone, NJ
Hobbies: Sports, eating, antiquing, traveling
Amar Gulati, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Virginia
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Bristow, VA
Hobbies: DJing, running, cooking, football
Shyaun Rafii, DPM
Undergraduate: California State University Northridge
Podiatric Surgery School: California School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Valencia, CA
Hobbies: Basketball, snowboarding, beaches, exercising
Zinnia Rocha, DPM
Undergraduate: The College of William and Mary
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Great Falls, VA
Hobbies: Hiking, fitness, travel
Jered Stowers, DPM
Undergraduate: B.S. in Biology; B.A. in Psychology at the University of Oklahoma
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Clinton, OK
Hobbies: Golf, cycling, scuba, fencing, hiking
2017-2020
![Jessica](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/jessica.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=93D2FFF72CCADD449E11018676F56DFE)
Jessica Arneson, DPM
Resident Chief for Academic Year '20
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple School of Podiatric Medicine
Hobbies: Sports (Green Bay Packers), traveling, Netflix binging
![Kurtis](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/kurtis.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=30D75535103A05A653EDFE19FE48A768)
Kurtis Bertram, DPM
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Bayport, NY
Hobbies: Golf, cooking
![Alex](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/alex.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=0AC2DDB176608846F792B9FD2BF813EC)
Alex Mattia, DPM
Undergraduate: Howard University
Podiatric Surgery School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hobbies: Movies, traveling, Dallas Cowboys
![Mira](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/mira.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=0706A56F125A647263F02A8D9BC3A9AB)
Mira Pandya, DPM
Undergraduate: University at Buffalo
Podiatric Surgery School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind University
Hometown: Dobbs Ferry, NY
Hobbies: Traveling, live music, working out
![Nick](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/nick.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=1A4A53A7330D91C20481C6BCBA7C8EC8)
Nick Salerno, DPM
Undergraduate: University at Buffalo
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Dobbs Ferry, NY
Hobbies: Running, cooking
![Israel](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/israel.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=0024803BFE796CC03BE9894A2A4110E9)
Israel Santander, DPM
Undergraduate: UCLA
Podiatric Surgery School: Western University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Foodie, driving cars, UCLA football, exploring new cities, men's fashion
![Jonathan](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/jonathan.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=847E2201ABF2C1311425E916DE4C06AF)
Jonathon Srour, DPM
Undergraduate: Grove City College
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: York, PA
Hobbies: Playing music, progressive Irish dance, running
![Emily](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/emily.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=8779AD6699D3FA6EF84A10E70B92B013)
Emily Wagler, DPM
Undergraduate: Seattle Pacific University
Podiatric Surgery School: Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Hobbies: Karaoke, recreational sports, camping
2016-2019
![Nicole](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/cates.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=32C7288F4B842D08BFC1EB0CD04C34CA)
Nicole Cates, DPM
Undergraduate: Clemson University
Podiatric Medical School: California School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Boxford, MA
Hobbies: Piano, running, college football
![Crystal](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/crystal.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=E04112F45EADF0CD2672AF4C92A7765A)
Crystal Gunsch, DPM
Undergraduate: SUNY Albany
Podiatric Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Hobbies: Reading, running
![Colin](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/colin.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=A1FA8298325A8C293DFA08925D857BD0)
Colin Mizuo, DPM
Undergraduate: University of North Texas
Podiatric Medical School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Hobbies: Flag football, eating, HGTV, gym
![Kevin](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/kevin.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=C1CD7454C30DB9D4B6016527783CF9FA)
Kevin Ragothaman, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Podiatric Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Hobbies: Guitar
![Saeedi](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/saedi.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=1F9DD776D995B5AD3841F400C743D67D)
Shahdad Saeedi, DPM
Undergraduate: Dominican University of California
Podiatric Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Hometown: Alamo, CA
Hobbies: Weight training, automotive mechanics
![Andrew](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/andrew.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=CFD0A264742D2B80140F08B63E43216F)
Andrew Tompkins, DPM
Undergraduate: Florida State University
Podiatric Medical School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Emporium, PA
Hobbies: Golf, fitness, football
![Tran](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/tran-nam.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=A77EA9B542C532405640AA4A1E29D7B4)
Nam Tran, DPM
Undergraduate: New England Institute of Art
Podiatric Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Boston, MA
Hobbies: Surfing, playing guitar
![Wang](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/wang.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=F8B63761F887FAF7CB94C8F3EB5E4D40)
Kevin Wang, DPM
Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Podiatric Medical School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Hobbies: Swimming, GoT
2015-2018
![Atves](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/atves-jayson.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=A79061C313B667571003B776BD8612C4)
Jayson Atves, DPM
Undergraduate: Ohio University
Podiatric Surgery School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Hobbies: Hiking, camping
![Malik](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/malik.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=0F761C925D0230656D9E5296174D741F)
Sarah Malik, DPM
Undergraduate: Benedictine University of Illinois
Podiatric Surgery School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Batavia, IL
Hobbies: Hiking, traveling
![Pierre](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/andrew-pierre.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=B0060827395EBE97EBEC2E4699BFDAE4)
Andrew Pierre, DPM
Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University
Podiatric Surgery School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hobbies: Singing, traveling
![Jospeh](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/park-joseph.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=39A73B3B6E6A1C95A3D9A87B79C3F1CC)
Joseph Park, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Southern California
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Hobbies: Korean music, college football
![Parks](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/parks.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=27394797D6FC86A4B687395FAB5CA588)
Virginia Parks, DPM
Undergraduate: Indiana University
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Dana, IN
Hobbies: Hiking, cycling
![Kevin Pham, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/pham.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=2E7C56394E8158F22FFF58A08B05A734)
Kevin Pham, DPM
Undergraduate: University of California, Riverside
Podiatric Surgery School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Hobbies: Fishing, tennis
2014-2017
![Paul Carroll](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/paul-caroll.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=752411A3AF67CABA62C177FF6DFEAEC0)
Paul Carroll, DPM
Undergraduate: Marist College
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Guilford, CT
Hobbies: Hockey, being outdoors
![Brett Chatman, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/brett.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=986394FED772A49744C9732330D61A1C)
Brett Chatman, DPM
Undergraduate: Miami University (Oxford, OH)
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Centerville, OH
Hobbies: Road trips, exploring new restaurants
![Daniel Halayko](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/dan.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=70ACE1F007712AC4DFA6898D2973731D)
Daniel Halayko, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Albany, NY
Hobbies: Cooking, playing sports
![Matt Snow, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/matt.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=9577379E6B39D7FDF1DD044E9772938A)
Matt Snow, DPM, Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Podiatric Surgery School: Midwestern University
Hometown: Valencia, CA
Hobbies: Scuba diving, traveling
![Cherreen Tawancy, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/tawancy.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=756EFC550A290334B1752228DBBBA9A3)
Cherreen Tawancy, DPM
Undergraduate: Purdue University
Podiatric Surgery School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Hobbies: Running, traveling
2013-2016
![Arash Ari Changizi](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/arash.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=D358438861F7B29A81B02B7336980702)
Arash A. Changizi, DPM
Undergraduate: George Mason University
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: McLean, VA
Private Practice: DC and Maryland
![Tammer Elmarsafi](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/tammer-elmarsafi.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=6B468E0E3030D847E957B616F472BED2)
Tammer Elmarsafi, DPM
Undergraduate: OSU School of Medicine and Surgery, Egypt
Podiatric Surgery School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
Fellowship: Georgetown University Limb Salvage Research Fellowship
![David Engorn](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/david.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=8E11173B74E58F66F09D54EDAE428C11)
David A. Engorn, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Maryland
Podiatric Surgery School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Private Practice – DC and Maryland
![Tiffany Hoh](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/tiffany-hoh.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=A35D0C50EB439B69CB2B79BD34B6058F)
Tiffany K. Hoh, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Redlands
Podiatric Surgery School: California School of Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Private Practice – DC
![David Vieweger](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/david-vieweger.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=495789DB697C9AE24099F83ED20309B8)
David J. Vieweger, DPM
Undergraduate: James Mason University
Podiatric Surgery School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Stafford, VA
Private Practice – DC and Maryland
2012-2015
![Virit Butani, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/butani.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=9C7D61BA7211DE818B49C0168444BDFF)
Virit Butani, DPM
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Podiatric Surgery School: California School of Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Private Practice – California
![Corey Fidler, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/fidler.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=8989E047C54FA66C59EE011DFB7B7E12)
Corey Fidler, DPM
Former Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Presbyterian College of Clinton, South Carolina
Podiatric Surgery School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Fellowship - Dr. Christopher Hyer, Ohio
![Tonyka James, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/james.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=F47DD65617355837B7D8AD96CC3C529F)
Tonyka James, DPM
Undergraduate: Howard University
Podiatric Surgery School: Temple School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Fellowship – Dr. Lawrance Lavery, Texas
![Vinay Matai, DPM](/-/media/project/mho/medstar/education/podiatric-surgery-recent-graduates/matai.jpg?h=160&iar=0&w=160&hash=3B8C78B4F323CF05975A525F6DE88AAE)
Vinay Matai, DPM
Undergraduate: The University of Georgia
Podiatric Surgery School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Private Practice - Washington, DC
Past alumni
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2008-2011
- Ugonna Anyaugo, DPM
- Nga Ho, DPM
- Branden Rhodes, DPM
- Eric Simmons, DPM
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2007-2010
- Miguel Cunha, DPM
- Sarah McCurdy, DPM
- Wendy Perry, DPM
- LaToya Smith, DPM
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2006-2009
- Rhonda Cornell, DPM
- Ryan Fitzgerald, DPM
- Judith Olkaba, DPM
- Mariam Popal, DPM
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2006-2007
- Ivie Ejaife, DPM
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2005-2008
- Chanelle Carter, DPM
- Mackenzi Nelson, DPM
- Michael Smith, DPM
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2004-2007
- Chad Friedman, DPM
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2003-2006
- Elizabeth Bass, DPM
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2003-2004
- Angelique Fugate Laucks, DPM
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2002-2005
- Travis Montgomery, DPM
- Erika Schwartz, DPM
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2001-2004
- Matt Ahmadi, DPM
- Abigail Mahoney, DPM
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2000-2003
- Ted Couluris, DPM
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2000-2001
- Dave Richer, DPM
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1999-2002
- Donna Gievers, DPM
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1999-2000
- John Murphy, DPM
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1998-2000
- Daniel Cohen, DPM
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1996-1999
- Jeff Best, DPM
- Ian Yu, DPM
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1995-1998
- Ken Bloom, DPM
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1994-1997
- Adam Shapiro, DPM
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1993-1996
- Chrysanthe Simsir, DPM
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1992-1994
- Lee Firestone, DPM
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1991-1993
- Cassandra Pace, DPM
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1991-1992
- Annik Adamson, DPM
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1989-1991
- Teresa Rinaldi, DPM
- Tim Kalla, DPM