Meet Our Fellows
Azhar Atika, MBBS
Year: Second Year
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Personal Interests: My hobbies include dance and weightlifting. I enjoy creative expression through dancing. I began with modern dance and also do jazz. I find dancing peaceful and rewarding. I also enjoy weightlifting because I can measure my progress and enjoy seeing myself improve. My interests include researching and learning about financial economics and nutritional science. Most recently, I've been learning about dietary
Languages: Urdu
Year: Second Year
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Personal Interests: My hobbies include dance and weightlifting. I enjoy creative expression through dancing. I began with modern dance and also do jazz. I find dancing peaceful and rewarding. I also enjoy weightlifting because I can measure my progress and enjoy seeing myself improve. My interests include researching and learning about financial economics and nutritional science. Most recently, I've been learning about dietary
Languages: Urdu
Philip Chebaya, MBBS
Year: Second Year
Birth Place: Vancouver BC
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC Canada
Personal Interests: I am very active in fitness and athletics. I continue to play and coach hockey, soccer, and football regularly during my residency training. I love to cook and dine out at multiple restaurants of variable cuisine. I have been very fortunate to have dined in many incredible restaurants around the world and travel to many countries.
Languages: Arabic, French
Year: Second Year
Birth Place: Vancouver BC
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC Canada
Personal Interests: I am very active in fitness and athletics. I continue to play and coach hockey, soccer, and football regularly during my residency training. I love to cook and dine out at multiple restaurants of variable cuisine. I have been very fortunate to have dined in many incredible restaurants around the world and travel to many countries.
Languages: Arabic, French
Meet Patel, MBBS
Year: Second Year
Birth Place: Gandhinagar
Medical School: Odessa National Medical University
Internship: B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India
Residency: Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
Board Certification: ABIM
Personal Interests: ricket (cricket team captain during my medical school years). Chess, Swimming, reading, cooking, music
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Year: Second Year
Birth Place: Gandhinagar
Medical School: Odessa National Medical University
Internship: B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India
Residency: Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
Board Certification: ABIM
Personal Interests: ricket (cricket team captain during my medical school years). Chess, Swimming, reading, cooking, music
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Vishal Phogat, MBBS
Year: Second Year
Birth Place: Leesburg (VA), Glendale (CA), Rohtak (India)
Medical School: S.G.T. Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute
Internship: S.G.T. Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, India
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: S.G.T. Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute
Personal Interests: Physical fitness: swimming, cycling, and strength training. Participated in annual sports meets at SGT Medical College, India. Member of hockey and soccer teams in MDN Public School, India.
Languages: Hindi, Punjabi
Year: Second Year
Birth Place: Leesburg (VA), Glendale (CA), Rohtak (India)
Medical School: S.G.T. Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute
Internship: S.G.T. Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, India
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: S.G.T. Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute
Personal Interests: Physical fitness: swimming, cycling, and strength training. Participated in annual sports meets at SGT Medical College, India. Member of hockey and soccer teams in MDN Public School, India.
Languages: Hindi, Punjabi
Harneet Bhatti, MBBS
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Syracuse, NY
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: Syracuse Univeristy, Syracuse, NY
Personal Interests: Composing tunes for hymns; Singing and performing on the harmonium and tabla (indian drums); Reading; Interested in scientific history
Languages: Hindi, Punjabi
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Syracuse, NY
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: Syracuse Univeristy, Syracuse, NY
Personal Interests: Composing tunes for hymns; Singing and performing on the harmonium and tabla (indian drums); Reading; Interested in scientific history
Languages: Hindi, Punjabi
Syed Huda, MD
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: King Edward Medical University
Personal Interests: Pets, Cricket, field hockey, current affairs
Languages: Punjabi, Urdu
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: King Edward Medical University
Personal Interests: Pets, Cricket, field hockey, current affairs
Languages: Punjabi, Urdu
Bilal Malik, MBBS
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Port Chester, NY. White Plains, NY
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY
Personal Interests: Fitness, Tennis, Golf, motorcycles, cars
Languages: Urdu
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Port Chester, NY. White Plains, NY
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: SUNY Purchase College, Purchase, NY
Personal Interests: Fitness, Tennis, Golf, motorcycles, cars
Languages: Urdu
Niranjan Ojha, MBBS
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Nepal
Medical School: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Personal Interests: love cooking food. I like to play and watch soccer in my spare time.
Languages: hindi, Nepali, Spanish/Spanish Creole, Urdu
Year: Third Year
Birth Place: Nepal
Medical School: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Personal Interests: love cooking food. I like to play and watch soccer in my spare time.
Languages: hindi, Nepali, Spanish/Spanish Creole, Urdu
Eduardo Gonzalez Negrete, MD
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine (MX)
Internship: University at Buffalo Catholic Health Internal Medicine Training Program
Residency: University at Buffalo Catholic Health Internal Medicine Training Program
Board Certification: ABIM
College: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara Mexico
Languages: Spanish/Spanish Creole
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine (MX)
Internship: University at Buffalo Catholic Health Internal Medicine Training Program
Residency: University at Buffalo Catholic Health Internal Medicine Training Program
Board Certification: ABIM
College: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara Mexico
Languages: Spanish/Spanish Creole
Ashwini Ashwath, MBBS
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Kolar, India
Medical School: Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: P.S.G. Institute of Medical Sciences and Researc
Personal Interests: I have made multiple trips to other parts of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania during all seasons, as these are some of our favorite places to visit/stay. I have come to appreciate this area's beauty and have made it my home away from home.
Languages: Hindi, Kannala, Telugu, Urdu
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Kolar, India
Medical School: Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
College: P.S.G. Institute of Medical Sciences and Researc
Personal Interests: I have made multiple trips to other parts of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania during all seasons, as these are some of our favorite places to visit/stay. I have come to appreciate this area's beauty and have made it my home away from home.
Languages: Hindi, Kannala, Telugu, Urdu
Ronak Bharucha, DO
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Hoboken, NJ USA
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: University at Buffalo
Residency: University at Buffalo
College: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish/Spanish Creole
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Hoboken, NJ USA
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: University at Buffalo
Residency: University at Buffalo
College: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish/Spanish Creole
Anderson Anuforo, MBBS
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Lagos State
Medical School: Lagod State University College of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
Languages: French
Year: First Year
Birth Place: Lagos State
Medical School: Lagod State University College of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Board Certification: ABIM
Languages: French