Family Medicine Residents
3rd Year Residents
Rachel Siemons, MD
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Medical school: University of California of San Francisco (UCSF 鈥� UC Berkeley Joint Medical Program)
Education: Brown University, BA in Anthropology and Community Health. Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, Post-Bac Premedical Program. UC Berkeley School of Public Health, Berkeley, CA MS in Health & Medical Sciences
Hobbies: Dancing, watching and playing soccer, gardening, hiking, spending time in nature and at the beach, traveling and exploring other cultures, cuisines, and customs. Listening to podcasts while sitting in LA鈥檚 endless traffic
Language(s) spoken: English and Spanish
Personal accomplishments: First physician in my family. Conducted research and advocacy around DACA as part of my master鈥檚 degree thesis project. Being a family caregiver
Cassandra De La Torre, DO
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California
Osteopathic medical school: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ
Education: University of California, Santa Cruz, B.S. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Hobbies: Trip planning and traveling, spending time with family and loved ones, retail therapy, hot yoga, eating all the food my partner cooks, exploring new neighborhoods/restaurants and movie nights
Language(s) spoken: English, Intermediate Spanish
Personal accomplishments: Getting into medical school and becoming a physician, making it back to Los Angeles after 11 years to work in my community and reunite with family, swimming in the Amazon with caimans and piranhas
James A Kropac II, DO
Birthplace: Montebello, California
Osteopathic medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Education: B.A. Biological Sciences - USC
Hobbies: Music, acting, storytelling, public health, sociology, politics, psychology, history, gardening, religions, classic science fiction, and spending time with my family
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal accomplishments: Starred in a feature length movie, played a live show at a dive bar in Queens, and I found and married my incredible wife
Brian Kun, DO
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Osteopathic medical school: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ
Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, BS in Biological Sciences
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, playing and watching basketball, videogames, going to the gym, traveling, and trying new foods
Language(s) spoken: English, Chinese, basic Spanish
Personal accomplishments: First generation college graduate and first physician in the family. Tutored and provided mentorship to elementary and college students for many years. I am proud to continue my passion in helping the underserved in my hometown of Los Angeles
Minette C. Lagman, DO
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Osteopathic medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Education: Mount St. Mary's University, Los Angeles, BS Biology
Hobbies: hiking, yoga, traveling, trying new restaurants, escape rooms
Language(s) spoken: English, Tagalog, Kapampangan (a Filipino dialect)
Personal accomplishments: First in my family to graduate with a degree and become a physician in the United States, survived Michigan winters (read: weeks without sunlight) throughout medical school, and put my Japanese conversational skills to the test and survived/traveled to Japan-twice
Alejandro Miranda, DO
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Osteopathic medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Education: University of California, Irvine: B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor in Philosophy Michigan State University College of Human Medicine: Master of Public Health
Hobbies: I enjoy long-distance running, going to the gym, hiking, going to the beach, reading, listening to new artists, and spending time with family and friends
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal accomplishments: I鈥檝e completed a half-marathon. I鈥檓 the first in my family to attend college and pursue higher education. I was on "Let鈥檚 Make a Deal" with Wayne Brady and won the grand prize of the show
Erik Moreno, DO
Birthplace: Garden Grove, CA
Osteopathic medical school: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, AL
Education: University of California, Irvine, BS Public Health Sciences
Hobbies: Hiking, trying new foods, powerlifting, and traveling
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal accomplishments: First in family to graduate from a 4-year university and become a physician
Rukia Yosuf, MD
Birthplace: Nashville, TN
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, Ohio
Education: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, BA Biological Sciences
Hobbies: Pok茅mon GO, skiing, facetiming my family, walks on the beach, adventures with my husband
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish, Pashto
Personal accomplishments: Have visited 43 countries. Best aunt in existence. Completed nursing school before medical school. I鈥檝e been employed since middle school
Ethan Youssefzadeh, DO
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Osteopathic medical school: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Education: University of California, Los Angeles, BA Psychology
Hobbies: Spending time with loved ones. Basketball, swimming, hiking and traveling
Language(s) spoken: English, Farsi, Hebrew
Personal accomplishments: First generational physician in my family and grateful to be able to practice medicine in Los Angeles, my beloved hometown. Got married during my first month of medical school and we were recently blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Spent 4 years working as a high school teacher and school counselor and have since founded several non-profit organizations to help teens and adolescence in nearby communities
2nd Year Residents
Kristen Austin, MD
Birthplace: Pasadena, California
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Education: University of California Irvine BS Developmental and Cell Biology
Hobbies: Singing, hiking, caring for houseplants, going to concerts and comedy shows
Language(s) spoken: English and Tagalog
Personal accomplishments: I was the female lead single for a rock band that performed at the annual Pediatric Aids Benefit Concert at Drexel University College of Medicine for 4 years. I sang the National Anthem at my medical school commencement. I have saved many plants from dying, including fiddle leaf figs, ficus tineke and Manjula pothos
Jacob Bodden, MD
Birthplace: Brownsville, Texas
Medical school: University of Texas Health Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX
Education: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, BS Biology; Minor in Biochemistry, Psychology
Hobbies: Cooking, singing and dancing in the shower (without falling) thrifting, and raising my 2 houseplants
Language(s) spoken: English
Personal accomplishments: Learned how to keep plants alive. First in my family to earn a graduate degree. Successfully moved across the country
Gregory Chisholm, MD
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Medical school: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Education: Occidental College, BA Biochemistry
Hobbies: Backpacking, chess and tea tastings
Language(s) spoken: English, Chinese
Personal accomplishments: Performed a vocal concert at Carnegie Hall. Former manager of Occidental Glee Club and Omons鈥� Docapella. Survived a 40 ft. fall of a cliff and only broke a tiny foot bone (sesamoid)
John Davilmar, MD
Birthplace: Queens, NY
Medical school: Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Education: Southern 网曝门事件 University, Collegedale, TN, BS Biology-Research
Hobbies: Hiking, basketball and traveling
Language(s) spoken: English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish
Personal accomplishments: YouTube video content creator. I鈥檝e been to 25 states and 5 national parks
Daniel Del Barrio-Amil, DO
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Osteopathic medical school: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Education: University of California, Irvine, BS Neurology
Hobbies: cooking, espresso brewing, PC building, rock climbing and hiking
Language(s) spoken: English
Personal accomplishments: I was lucky enough to hike up Half Dome in Yosemite and Angels Landing in Zion before permits were required. I was also fortunate to have hiked to the top of Mount Fuji and complete the Ring Road drive in Iceland. I can also make a basic latte
Oswaldo Escobar, DO
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Osteopathic medical school: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Education: California State University, Los Angeles, CA, BS Microbiology
Western University of Health Sciences, MS Medical Sciences
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, hiking, gardening, playing the bass guitar, video games and drinking coffee
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal accomplishments: First generation college graduate and medical school graduate. Published research from undergraduate work. I self-cultivated my own garden of fruits
Nathaniel Gleason, MD
Birthplace: Fountain, Valley, CA
Medical school: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Education: University of California, Riverside, MS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and BS Biochemistry
Hobbies: Hiking, running, swimming, skateboarding to Trader Joes, traveling to new places, playing table tennis, reading scripture, spending time with friends and family and my dog Gracie
Language(s) spoken: English
Personal accomplishments: Completed half triathlon with 5,000 feet elevation climb. Traveled to 4 continents (outside of North America). I can do a backflip
Nathanael Morales, MD
Birthplace: Fontana, CA
Medical school: University of California Irvine
Education: University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, BS Biology and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, MPH Urban Health Disparities
Hobbies: Running, video gaming, reading sci-fi novels, hanging out w/my dog Petey, listening to podcasts (comedy, cultural commentary, history)
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal accomplishments: Donated over 5 feet of hair to Locks of Love. Ran the LA Marathon 4 times in high school. Played saxophone & bongos for my church band
1st Year Residents
Charlotte Austin, MD
Birthplace: New York, NY
Medical school: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Education: Harvard College, Cambridge, MA BA Slavic Languages and Literatures; History
Hobbies: Cooking and hosting dinner parties, pilates, going to concerts, going to the movies, spending time with family and friends
Language(s) spoken: English, basic Spanish and Russian
Personal accomplishments: I am passionate about social justice and was a founding member of White Coats for Black Lives while in medical school, now active in multiple local mutual aid efforts to support my unhoused neighbors
Willy Chueng, DO
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA
Medical school: Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Education: University of California, Berkeley, BA integrative Biology
Hobbies: Hiking, pickleball, board games, Marvel movies, and supporting the 49ers and Warriors
Language(s) spoken: English, Cantonese
Personal accomplishments: First generation physician in my family and grateful to continue serving the LA community. Spearheaded Pomona鈥檚 first COVID vaccine clinic during the early pandemic. Been on more bus/train/subway rides than car rides in my lifetime
Shyamsundar Ramasubramaniam, DO
Birthplace: Coimbatore, India
Medical school: Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO
Education: Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO, MBA Healthcare Leadership and University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, BS Biochemistry
Hobbies: Photography, tennis, mechanical watches, vintage fountain pens
Language(s) spoken: English, and Tamil
Personal accomplishments: Third degree black belt in Taekwondo. First physician in my family. Placed top 10 at my medical school鈥檚 ping pong tournament
Setareh Shekarchi, DO
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, OK
Medical school: Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Education: University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA BS Neurobiology
Hobbies: Running, hiking, going to the beach, cooking, baking, finding local coffee shops
Language(s) spoken: English, and Farsi
Personal accomplishments: First generation physician in my family, ran the 2020 LA Marathon, and incredibly blessed to be able to serve in SoCal, a place I鈥檝e called home for most of my life
Hannah Taylor, DO
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Medical school: Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Education: Scripps College, Claremont, CA, BA Cognitive Neuroscience
Hobbies: baking, jigsaw puzzles, needlepoint/cross-stitch, singing along to musical soundtracks
Language(s) spoken: English, basic Spanish
Personal accomplishments: My toast to my twin sister at her wedding had everyone in tears, I am less terrified to parallel park, I am becoming the physician my 5-year-old self-dreamed of becoming, there is not a Hamilton lyric that I haven鈥檛 loved
Brian To, DO
Birthplace: Anaheim, CA
Medical school: Touro University California
Education: University of California, San Diego, BA Economics; Touro University California, MS
Hobbies: Archery, gardening and taking care of our cat with my wife
Language(s) spoken: English, and Chinese (Teochew Dialect)
Personal accomplishments: I did a half-marathon with minimal training ( I do not recommend doing that. My legs were cramping non-stop in the last two miles). Taking good care of our cat despite discovering that I am allergic to cats after adopting him. Marrying my wonderful wife who somehow decided it was a good idea to marry me
Regina Woo, DO
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Medical school: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA
Education: University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, BS Human Biology and Touro University California, Vallejo, CA, MS Medical Health Sciences
Hobbies: Playing the ukulele and guitar, jigsaw and 3-D puzzles, chasing sunsets, hanging out with loved ones, traveling & volunteering abroad, cooking & eating different cultural foods
Language(s) spoken: English, Korean
Personal accomplishments: Black Belt in Tae Kwon DO. Received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, which is awarded to only 1 graduating student for being recognized for both clinical excellence & outstanding compassion in healthcare. For creating a Touro-school-niche Affirmation Card initiative to spread positivity & happiness around campus during the pandemic, which is still used by faculty and students today
Michael Yco, MD
Birthplace: Pomona, CA
Medical school: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Education: University of Nevada, Reno, BS Neuroscience
Hobbies: Gaming, exercise, PC building, listening to music, taking care of animals, cooking, and eating
Language(s) spoken: English
Personal accomplishments: My biggest accomplishment is being a role model for my two brothers. My runner up accomplishments are moving to LA proper after always dreaming of making a living in the city. My smaller personal accomplishments include building my own PC from scratch, being able to say I鈥檝e pet a tiger, had experience maintaining the mainframe for a company, assisted with research in a memory and brain lab, and being an adequate cook