Lourdes Family Medicine Residents

PGY-I

Drew Barry, MD

Hometown: Summit, NJ
Medical School: Fordham University
What drew me to Family Medicine: My interest in Family Medicine stems from its central role in primary care, offering a unique opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients across multiple generations.
What do I like to do in my free time:  In my free time I enjoy reading, following Liverpool FC, and spending time with my family.

 

Shakeel Hashmi, MD

Hometown: Buffalo, New York
Undergrad School: Niagara University
Medical School: Ross University 
What drew me to Family Medicine: What drew me to family medicine is that it allows me the opportunity to practice medicine with a very unique set of skills. No other specialty is as equipped to deal with conditions from all ages and genders as family medicine is. Family medicine also allows me to offer care across multiple generations by working with patients and their family members.
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time I enjoy being in the outdoors either biking or hiking otherwise I enjoy watching movies with my wife, reading, cooking and going to the gym.

 

James MacConchie, MD

Hometown: Toms River, NJ
Undergrad School: Saint Peter's University
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
What drew me to Family Medicine: I enjoy the breadth of pathology and the scope of practice. It is satisfying to provide information, support, and treatment throughout all phases of my patients' health care.
What do I like to do in my free time: I most enjoy spending time with my wife, son, and dog at the beach, hiking, or traveling. I also like to play video games or tabletop games with friends, especially Dungeons and Dragons. 

 

Jason McNeillie, MD

Hometown: Plattsburgh, NY
Undergrad School: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine:  The idea of building long term relationships with patients, and working with them on long term goals..
What do I like to do in my free time:  Spend time with my family.

 

John Mmaduabuchi, MD

Hometown: Nigeria 
Medical School: University of Nigeria
What drew me to Family Medicine: We the family physicians are the answer to the healthcare gap between the urban and rural communities, the rich that can afford private health insurance and the average American that depends on collective community resources for quality healthcare.
What do I like to do in my free time: In his spare time, he enjoys working on his personal fitness, playing basketball. 

 

Matin Moghaddas, DO

Hometown: Westerville, OH
Undergrad School: The University of Akron
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
What drew me to Family Medicine: I enjoy being able to have continuity of care with my patents. This allows me to track them over time and be the one who can identify if something is wrong before it becomes a bigger problem. I also like the idea of being a rural jack of all trades doctor who can help serve my community for most things given the limited resources.
What do I like to do in my free time:  I enjoy hiking, going on adventures on paths less traveled, and hanging out with friends/family. Since childhood I enjoyed playing card games like Magic the Gathering and Yugioh. I am passionate about innovation and am currently working on research that will hopefully one day impact the world of IVF.

 

Eden Ortal, MD

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY 
Undergrad School: Brooklyn College 
Medical School: St. George’s University 
What drew me to Family Medicine: The thing that drew me to Family Medicine most was the practice of treating patients as a whole, as opposed to focusing on a specific discipline. Women's Health is a complex field involving more than the obvious obstetric and gynecologic aspects of medicine; it is what I'm most interested in pursuing as a long-term career. 
What do I like to do in my free time: I like to spend time with my family, especially my baby nephews. I like to try new activities and restaurants, cook, go to the gym, read mystery/thriller novels, draw and paint. 

 

Sabhyata Pandey, MD

Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Medical School: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal
What drew me to Family Medicine: Family medicine emphasizes both preventive and holistic care , while also addressing the complexities of diseases and their treatment. I value the opportunity to promote healthy living, advocate for patients, and practice preventive medicine along side treating chronic illnesses.
What do I like to do in my free time:  Spend time with my family, travel, watch comedy podcasts, cooking, and explore local foods.

 

Krupal Patel, DO

Hometown: Westbury, NY
Undergrad School: Stony Brook University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: The ability to follow patients through continuity care as well as the ability to connect with your patients over the long term and tailor a treatment plan specific for each patient.
What do I like to do in my free time:  Play basketball, go for walks/hikes and binge watch shows!

 

Tracy Stuardi, MD

Hometown: Mobile, AL
Undergrad School: Mississippi University for Women
Medical School: St. George's University
What drew me to Family Medicine: The variety of patients and conditions we see on a daily basis. I am also committed to disease prevention and Family Medicine providers have the opportunity to help prevent disease.
What do I like to do in my free time: Hike, travel, explore the outdoors and read

PGY-II

James Beck, MD

Hometown: Wilton, CT
Undergrad School: St. Joseph's University
Medical School: St. George's University
What drew me to Family Medicine: Family medicine provides the unique setting to treat patients of all ages across a wide variety of medical conditions and socioeconomic situations. I enjoy providing personal, long-term, compassionate care, the intellectual challenge of "knowing a little bit about everything", as well as, addressing challenges beyond medicine including food security, access to medications and medical services, and overall patient well-being.
What do I like to do in my free time: Hike, ski, draw and color, spend time with family and friends, and to learn to cook new recipes.

 

Eman Elattar, MD

Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Medical School: Cairo University, School of Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: Preventive care medicine, continuity of care with patients and families, wide range of diversity
What do I like to do in my free time: Spend time with family, books.

 

Cara Goo, DO

Hometown: Westchester County, New York
Undergrad School: The University of Chicago
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
What drew me to Family Medicine: Application of integrative and osteopathic medicine
What do I like to do in my free time: Walking, meditation

 

Jacob Kelly, MD

Hometown: Watkins Glen, New York
Undergrad School: Mansfield University
Medical School: American University of Antigua
What drew me to Family Medicine: The all-encompassing nature of the specialty with the ability to practice obstetrics, as well as the ability to develop long care relationships with your patients.
What do I like to do in my free time: I would like to restore old cars, go hiking, go horseback riding, go fishing, go hunting, and do woodworking.

 

Moazzam Khan, MD

Hometown: Selden, NY
Undergrad School: Stony Brook University
Medical School: Ross University
What drew me to Family Medicine:  Being able to care for all patients that walk though the clinic doors and providing well-rounded healthcare to members of my community.
What do I like to do in my free time: Read up on new and interesting topics in medicine. Take my kid to the park. Hit up NYC on the weekends.

 

Manish Khanna, MD

Hometown: Rajasthan, India
Medical School: Jhalawar Medical College
What drew me to Family Medicine: Preventative care, long term relationship with patients, variety of procedures
What do I like to do in my free time: Road trips, visiting new places, spending time with my friends and family, outdoor sports, science fiction movies.

 

Kevin Landau, MD

Hometown: Coral Springs, FL
Undergrad School: Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (SGU)
What drew me to Family Medicine: Primary care and preventive medicine is the cornerstone for the promotion of overall health and well-being, which is what drew me to family medicine. Being in the unique position to see patients and their family of all ages, from birth to end-of-life, allows me to experience the most diversity in both physical and mental health pathology, socioeconomic status, and culture. Focusing on upstream determinants of health to truly address them for the better can significantly change the trajectory of one's life, and I think it is one of the most beautiful practices of medicine. As a family medicine physician, I can tailor my practice and research to my interests and still become a jack-of-all-trades leader in the community.
What do I like to do in my free time: Mountain/trail biking, hiking, taking my daughter to parks, observing and interacting with wildlife, video games, and dabbling with technology and computer programming.

 

Gi Lim, MD

Hometown: South Korea
Undergrad School: Husson University
Medical School: American University of Antigua
What do I like to do in my free time: I like to eat and watch Netflix/Disney+

 

 

Tyson Rice, DO

Hometown: Clearwater, FL
Undergrad School: University of Central Florida
Medical School: NOVA
What drew me to Family Medicine:  The variety of patients and procedures.
What do I like to do in my free time: Fish, dive, spearfish, hunt, hike, play with my dog, video games, read a good book, workout, and play various sports.

 

Samuel Segal, DO

Hometown: Albany, NY
Undergrad School: University of Michigan
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: Family Medicine attracted me for its all-around care approach and the variety it offers. It's like a medical "Swiss Army knife"—very adaptable and always something new to learn. I love the challenge of keeping up with different patient needs and the latest in healthcare.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy playing soccer, biking, hiking, exploring the future of health technology, and spending time with family and friends.

PGY-III

Eric Au, DO

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Undergrad School: Rochester Institute of Technology
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton
What drew me to Family Medicine: After working in the ED prior to medical school and experiencing the various fields during clinical years, I felt most passionate about developing long term relationships with my patients and getting involved in their care from a holistic standpoint. Most people will see their family doctor more than anyone else so that is where I can make the greatest impact.
What do I like to do in my free time:  Tennis, football, basketball, disc golf, video games, reading, cooking, bouldering, Perler beads, listening to music.

 

Jeffrey Chen, DO

Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Undergrad School: Syracuse University
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: To make a difference in people's lives when it matters the most. To lead someone away from the wayward path before it's too late. To prevent cracks from forming instead of bandaging leaks. Whether or not I make a significant impact to each patient, just being able to help makes a great difference to me!
What do I like to do in my free time: Lately I've been trying to document and categorize every bird in New York State. I'd love to photograph a Pileated woodpecker!

 

Samantha Michalek, DO

Hometown: Middletown, NY
Undergrad School: SUNY Stony Brook
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine- Middletown, NY
What drew me to Family Medicine: I orginally thought that I wanted to be a plastic surgeon, but after anatomy, I was not so sure. My first rotation in medical school was in family medicine and it instantly clicked for me. I like being able to develop rapport with patients and work with a variety of age groups and concerns.
What do I like to do in my free time: Kayak, hike, workout, watch movies, hang out with friends and family

 

Sundas Rashid, MD

Hometown: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Undergrad School: Riphah International University, Pakistan
Medical School: Islamic International Medical College 
What drew me to Family Medicine: Definitely the pace of Family Medicine! It provides a wide range of opportunities to connect with patients from all walks of life. I enjoy treating patients of all ages and backgrounds. I find value in developing long-term relationships with my patients, as this can help to build trust and improve patient outcomes over time, which is very rewarding.
What do I like to do in my free time:  I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going on long drives to explore new places, watching (and occasionally playing) tennis, and rooting for Roger Federer to return from retirement.

 

Brittany Taylor, MD

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Undergrad School: Washington College
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (SGU)
What drew me to Family Medicine: I was inspired to pursue Family Medicine by a young woman I cared for while in medical school who was stigmatized for having Sickle Cell Disease, something which ultimately causing a huge disparity in her care. My experience with her led me to realize I had a passion for providing care to someone in every stage of their life. I enjoy providing guidance and advocating for complex patients who lack medical literacy. I value empathy, compassion, and the ability to establish trust with people. I was drawn to family medicine because it gives me the freedom to care for the whole person rather than a single diagnosis.
What do I like to do in my free time: Traveling, cooking, theatre, weightlifting, being a plant-mom, and most of all watching my hometown sports teams (Go Orioles! Go Ravens!)

 

Ahsan Waqar, MD

Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Undergrad School: Stonybrook University
Medical School: St. George's University
What drew me to Family Medicine: I firmly believe that Family Medicine prepares well rounded physicians who not only become ambassadors for their patients but also leaders of the community. I have always wanted to serve my community in whatever capacity I could and this program allowed me to achieve this goal with our "Free Clinic" initiative. In addition because of family medicine I get the opportunity to interact with patients of all ages and backgrounds to address their concerns, which I thoroughly enjoy.
What do I like to do in my free time: Working out, watching sports (football, soccer and cricket in particular), watching movies and video games

 

Skye O'Reilly, MD

Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergrad School: University of Delaware
Medical School: St. George's University
What drew me to Family Medicine: I like the cradle to grave approach of family medicine, which usually means no two days are the same.
What do I like to do in my free time: Run, travel, read, watch reality television

 

Dylan Winter, DO

Hometown: Monroe, NY
Undergrad School: University of Michigan
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: Teaching is what drew me to FM. Whether it is educating patients about their chronic conditions or being able to teach medical students because of the wide range of pathologies we see in family medicine, teaching is by far my favorite aspect of this specialty. Another aspect of family medicine that I enjoyed was being on the frontlines of recognizing, diagnosing and starting initial treatment for depression/anxiety.
What do I like to do in my free time: Golfing, spending time with friends/family, video games, cooking, fantasy football

 

Joshua Zahabian, MD

Hometown: Jupiter, FL
Undergrad School: State University of New York at Albany
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine