Internal Medicine Residents

I grew up in the Sonoran desert of Phoenix, Arizona. After obtaining my degree in biomedical sciences, I attended medical school at A.T. Still University. It is the centrality of care that drew me to the field of internal medicine where we exercise our knowledge, skill, and powers of deduction. I hope to serve my community as an internist and work to improve healthcare delivery systems. In my free time, I enjoy reading mystery novels, strength training, traveling, and watching basketball games.

Hometown:   Freeport, ME

Medical School:  Loma Linda University

Howdy! I am proud to be part of the inaugural class for the internal medicine program at LLUMC-M. Born and raised in Plano, TX, I attended The University of Texas at Dallas, where I double majored in Biology and Healthcare Management. During my time there, I discovered my passion for healthcare and later attended Ross University School of Medicine. While completing my clinical training in South Chicago, I witnessed how structural forces perpetuate health inequality. Working at Loma Linda, I aim to advance community efforts and hope to improve the lives of individuals who I now call neighbors. Outside the hospital, my passions include film photography, hiking, and painting.

I was born and raised in Taiwan in a Buddhist family. I immigrated to the US when I was 15 and have lived in California ever since. I went to UCLA as an undergrad and attended Western University for medical school. As an immigrant, I aim to provide patient-centered care that respects diverse cultural practices and beliefs. Alongside my training in Western medicine, I am keenly interested in oriental medicine. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my unique perspective to deliver comprehensive and holistic care for my patients. When I’m off work, I enjoy both indoor (movies/piano/cooking) and outdoor activities (rock climbing/biking/snowboarding).

I am originally from Orange County, CA, and attended the University of Virginia for medical school. I am excited to be working in the Murrieta area where I have family close by as well as an adorable young niece. My academic areas of interest are in palliative care and working with elderly populations. I am also a large advocate of provider and patient mental health as well as community engagement in healthcare.

Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy discovering new eateries and bakeries, reading fiction and mystery novels, and playing with my pet parakeets. I also appreciate any and all birds, figure skating, and houseplants.

Born and raised in the South, I moved to attend Andrews University, graduating with a B.S. in Biology. I then attended Loma Linda University for medical school. As a child of South Korean immigrants, I witnessed my parents unable to receive adequate healthcare due to socioeconomic barriers. This inspired me to pursue medicine in order to address these barriers for not just my family but for my future patients as well. I continually strive to see my patients as more than just diagnoses thereby bridging the gap between these barriers and medicine and delivering the care they deserve.

Growing up in Hong Kong, a busy international city, gives me the opportunity to experience cultural diversity and the passion to pursue a career in the greatest multicultural society. I look forward to caring for the wide range of patient populations in the Inland Empire of SoCal. I am committed to building relationships and providing holistic and individualized care for my patients. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing soccer, woodworking, traveling with my wife, and training our two poodles.

Hometown:  Sugar Land, TX

Medical School:  University of Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine

Hello, I’m from Southern California. I like to hang out with friends, eat, play sports, and play games.

Hi there! I'm Ahmed, originally from Mansoura, Egypt. After completing medical school, I moved to sunny Los Angeles to join cardiology research at UCLA. Since then, SoCal has truly become my home away from home, and I can't imagine being anywhere else. I love exploring California, from its beautiful beaches to scenic mountains and hikes. In my free time, you can find me trying out new foods, traveling, discovering new places and learning about different cultures.

I grew up in Kansas City, KS and completed medical school in San Antonio, TX after obtaining my degree in psychology and medical humanities. Having also completed my Master's in Public Health, I am interested in understanding the influence of social determinants of health and health disparities on patient outcomes. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, reading, playing tennis, and taking barre/Pilates classes!

Howzit! I'm from the SF/Bay area. I mainly enjoy conversing in Korean and Tagalog, and spending quality time with loved ones when I’m outside the hospital.

I was born and raised in Vietnam and grew up in Colorado, where I received my BS in 2008 from CU Boulder. I spent 12 years in a different line of work until I started medical school in 2020 at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Having lived in SoCal previously, I'm stoked to be back in the area and hope to be here long-term. I'm a big fan of most animals (ask me which ones I don't like) and love spending time with family, pets, and friends. Being from Colorado, I'm also a big outdoors person: I enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, biking, and was an avid snowboarder at one point in my life. Additionally, I love tropical fruits and plants and enjoy introducing them to anyone who listens.

I am a graduate of the University of California Riverside School of Medicine, and my passion lies in helping people through medicine. Throughout my education and training, I have focused on understanding the needs of patients and providing compassionate care. I believe that every person deserves to be treated with respect and empathy, and I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone under my care. Whether it's in the clinic or the hospital, I am committed to delivering the best possible care and making a positive impact on the lives of my patients.

I was born and raised in Morgan Hill, California and moved to San Diego for my undergrad at UCSD. I loved Southern California so much I decided to move back here after completing medical school at Midwestern University in Arizona. I love medicine because I truly enjoy connecting with patients and making an impact on their lives. In my spare time, I’ll most likely be indoor rock climbing, attempting to create pottery, playing guitar, or hiking!