Transitional Year Residency Program Class of 2024
Helena Brantz, MD
Hometown: San Diego, California
Undergrad: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Advanced Program: Diagnostic Radiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center
Interests: Pickleball, Beach, Netflix, Cheerleading
Haig Dolmaian, DO
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Advanced Program: Diagnostic Radiology, Hemet Global Medical Center
Interests: Art, painting, sketching, piano, cooking, movies
Hendrik Dorssers, MD
Hometown: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Undergrad: University of Washington
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Advanced Program: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Washington
Interests: Tennis, working out, nature walks, watching just about any sport (Formula 1, soccer, NFL, etc) – also a huge Star Wars fan
Satchel Genobaga, MD
Hometown: Yuba City, California
Undergrad: La Sierra University
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Advanced Program: Diagnostic Radiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center
Interests: Climbing, basketball, coffee, live music
Rahul Gunasekera, DO
Hometown: Palmdale, California
Undergrad: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: Touro University New York, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Advanced Program: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Interests: backpacking, camping, traveling, trying new food
Sumana Kondle, MD
Hometown: Yuba City, California
Undergrad: Fisk University
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Interests: reading, writing, puzzles, art, comedy
Aaron Li, MD
Hometown: Arcadia, California
Undergrad: Emory University
Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
Interests: Solving math puzzles, gaming, powerlifting
Galeh Margossian, DO
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Surfing, soccer, hiking/camping, coffee, house music
Jeffrey Martin, MD
Hometown: Temecula, California
Undergrad: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
Advanced Program: Diagnostic Radiology, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Interests: Hiking/camping, soccer, going to the gym, pickle ball, playing video games, reading and writing SciFi novels
Niyousha Naderi, MD
Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Undergrad/Medical School: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Advanced Program: Diagnostic Radiology, Hemet Global Medical Center
Interests: Baking desserts, spending time with friends and family, swimming
Aaron Safarian, MD
Hometown: Yorba Linda, California
Undergrad: California State University, Fullerton
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Interests: Gym, soccer, basketball, MMA, video games, history
Nickie Seto, DO
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Undergrad: University of Arizona
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Advanced Program: Diagnostic Radiology, Hemet Global Medical Center
Interests: Hiking, podcasts, board games, eating/cooking new foods
Pavani Tangirala, MD
Hometown: San Diego, California
Undergrad: St Ann’s College, India
Medical School: Kakatiya Medical College, India
Interests: Music, badminton, diamond painting
Shivani Thacker, DO
Hometown: La Habra, California
Undergrad: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Interests: Traveling, trying new restaurants, listening to podcasts, pilates, going for walks
Roland Truong, DO
Hometown: Monterey Park, California
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Advanced Program: Indiana University, Anesthesiology
Interests: basketball, board games
Gary Van Lue Gonzalez, MD
Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan / Los Angeles, California
Undergrad: Lake Superior State University
Medical School: Medical University of Lublin
Interests: Food, family, and fitness
Melanie Yoshihara, MD
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: California Northstate University, College of Medicine
Interests: traveling, watercolor painting, drawing, embroidery, photography, watching movies/TV shows, trying new recipes
Tifani Wagner, MD
Hometown: Duncanville, Texas
Undergrad: University of North Texas
Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine
Interests: West Coast Swing & Latin Dances, Spanish, classical flute, mindfulness & meditation
Do you have any questions about our program?
Contact us at: residency@kpc.health