Lourdes Family Medicine Residents

PGY-I

Mitchell Alexis, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Haiti - Weston, MA
Undergrad School: Hofstra University
Graduate School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Medical School: St. Matthew's University School of Medicine
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: Family Medicine drew me in both for its demanding intellectual rigor and humanistic depth, refusing to separate the two. It holds continuity across generations, prevention alongside treatment, and community-based care in the same steady hands; it understands that access, trust, and ongoing relationships are not luxuries, but the very conditions under which healing becomes possible. I am drawn to meeting patients not at a single point of crisis, but across the full arc of their lives. My goal is to build care that accumulates meaning over time, relationships deep enough to see not only the disease in front of me, but the inequities quietly shaping each outcome. Family Medicine gives me the broadest canvas for that work: to bridge gaps, to advocate alongside patients, and to transform what arrives as fear or confusion into genuine understanding. What calls me most is the opportunity to honor patients as whole people, and to carry that commitment not from a single encounter, but from a lifetime of showing up.
What do I like to do in my free time: I am a sports enthusiast: basketball, tennis, skiing, football, soccer; full discloser: I may not be great at any, but I will always suit up! I am passionate about art, music, theater, fashion, and absolutely enjoy redesigning clothing into pieces that feel uniquely mine. Traveling fuels my curiosity for new cultures, and cuisines which I inevitably bring back to my own kitchen. Cooking is both a creative outlet and therapy; I love experimenting with new flavors and, more importantly, sharing meals with loved ones, to connect, celebrate, and recharge. And of course, I never say no to a round of dominoes with my daughters Soph & Sid, and my husband JB; my MVPs, who support me through my faith and keep me grounded.

Justin Cleveland, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Baldwin, NY
Undergrad School: SUNY Stony Brook University
Graduate School: New York Medical College, MS in Biomedical Science
Medical School: St George's University
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: I always put the patient first: In my philosophy, medicine is first and foremost meant to keep the people out of the hospital. This is earned from close doctor-patient relationships where one's complete health (their diet, exercise, lifestyle, mental, and overall wellbeing as well as treating their ailments) is cultivated through education, stewardship, and maturity.
What do I like to do in my free time: I read the classics. Running. Hiking. Rock climbing. Staying active. Supporting veterans as a veteran myself. Church volunteering.

Lucas Fustinoni, M.D.

Hometown: Curitiba, Brazil
Medical School: Pontifical Catholic University of Parana
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: I was drawn to family medicine because of the depth of relationship it allows — the kind that develops slowly, over years and even generations of the same family. Rather than seeing a patient once for a single complaint, I have the privilege of understanding their full story, and that context lets me treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis in front of me.
What do I like to do in my free time: I love enjoying nature with my wife and baby girl and staying active — I exercise regularly and run marathons. Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and I've been fortunate to explore more than 52 countries, often with my family by my side. I also have a deep love for writing in every form — from handwriting to a vintage typewriter to my 1984 Macintosh computer.

Rashmi Gawde, M.D.

Hometown: Mumbai India
Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College, Navi Mumbai India
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: What draws me to Family Medicine is the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and care for individuals and families across all stages of life. I find it incredibly rewarding to make a meaningful difference in someone's health and in doing so, help change the trajectory of their life through compassionate, comprehensive, and preventive care.
What Do I Like to do in my free time: I enjoy spending quality time with my kids, playing with them and becoming a kid myself. Those moments with my children, husband and family are what i cherish the most. We love travelling together, exploring new places, visiting national parks, hiking, and enjoy stargazing at observatories. I also love singing and staying active through regular exercise which helps me relax and recharge.

Fahad Hashmi, M.D.

Hometown: Mian Channu. Punjab. Pakistan
Undergrad School: Khawaja Fareed Government Post Graduate College. Rahim Yar Khan. Punjab. Pakistan
Medical School: Quaid-E-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur. Punjab. Pakistan
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: To share my journey and passion for family medicine. Having previously practiced as a radiologist in Pakistan, my transition to family medicine has been a transformative experience. Through my clinical rotations and experiences shadowing various physicians in the United States, I have gained a new perspective on the medical field. I have come to appreciate that managing routine illness is one of the most critical aspects of community health. I am deeply drawn to the "womb to tomb" nature of family medicine, which allows for long-lasting trust and a deep understanding of patients and their families across diverse settings, from rural villages to metropolitan areas. I am eager to bring this commitment to comprehensive health management.
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time, I enjoy hiking and spending time in nature to relax and clear my mind. I also love listening to various genres of music, which helps lift my mood.  Most importantly, I value spending quality time with my parents, friends, and family. I especially cherish the time I spend with my wife and two daughters, which I consider a true blessing

Khlil Khan, M.D.

Hometown: Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Undergrad School: Punjab College Gujranwala
Undergrad School: Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Medical School: Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: My journey to Family Medicine is rooted in the belief that health is fostered through enduring relationships among physicians, patients, and the communities they serve. With a background in Public Health, I am drawn to the continuity of care that Family Medicine provides across diverse populations. I am especially passionate about preventive care and chronic disease management. I chose this path because I want to be a dedicated advocate for my patients while navigating the complexities of modern healthcare. I believe that communities are built through trust, prevention, education, and consistent care. What do I like to do in my free time: I am a sports enthusiast: Cricket is my passion. I love singing and cooking. I find these activities keep me balanced and creative.

Imade Olive Perlman, M.D. MPH

Hometown: Nigeria
Graduate School: University of Illinois at Chicago (Master of Public Health)
Medical School: Oba Okunade Sijuade College of Health Sciences, Igbinedion University Nigeria
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: My journey to Family Medicine is rooted in the belief that health is fostered through enduring relationships among physicians, patients, and the communities they serve. With a background in Public Health, I am drawn to the continuity of care that Family Medicine provides across diverse populations. I am especially passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and advancing health equity through patient-centered care.
I chose this path because I want to be a dedicated advocate for my patients while navigating the complexities of modern healthcare. During my training at Guthrie Lourdes, I look forward to building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and integrating quality improvement with evidence-based medicine to improve patient outcomes wherever I practice. What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, staying active through fitness, exploring new destinations through travel, attending theater and live performances, and karaoke.

Partab Rai, M.D.

Hometown:  Pakistan
Medical School:  Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: Family medicine appeals to me because of the wide variety of medical conditions and procedures it encompasses. It allows me to provide preventive care while building long-term relationships with patients and their families. I value the opportunity to care for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults, which is a unique aspect of family medicine. In addition to addressing medical concerns, I appreciate the ability to help patients overcome social challenges, such as financial hardship and food insecurity, that can significantly impact their overall health and well-being.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy spending time with my family, taking my daughter to parks and fun places.

Haitham Salem, M.D.

Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Medical School: Ain Sham University
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: The opportunity to care for the whole person, not just a diagnosis. I am passionate about building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families while caring for individuals across every stage of life. Family Medicine combines the breadth of medicine with the privilege of continuity, allowing me to provide comprehensive, compassionate care while emphasizing prevention and overall well-being. I was especially drawn to the specialty because of its unique ability to make a lasting impact not only on individual patients, but also on families and the communities they call home.
What do I like to do in my free time: Spending time with family, biking, hiking, cooking and exploring new cultures.

Aung Kyaw Zin, M.D.

Hometown:  Mandalay, Myanmar
Undergrad School:  BEHS 1, BEHS 18
Medical School: University of Medicine Mandalay
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: I enjoy caring for a diverse group of patients and addressing both their immediate and long-term health needs. I like the idea of developing strong relationships with my patients and being someone they can trust throughout their lives. I also appreciate the broad scope of family medicine and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy traveling, spending time with my friends and family, and playing soccer. I also like exploring new places and staying active.

PGY-2

Amatulkhaleq Ali, M.D., MPH

Hometown: Aden, Yemen
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology
What Drew Me to Family Medicine: I've always been drawn to the idea of being a trusted, consistent presence in people's lives- not just treating Illness, but supporting wellness, prevention and the broader context of each patient's story. The breadth of the field, the continuity of care, and the chance to make a meaningful Impact In both individual lives and communities are what make Family Medicine deeply fulfilling for me.
What Do I Like to Do in My Free Time: Spend time with my family, explore new places, cook.


Omoniyi Araromi, M.D.

Hometown: Nigeria
Medical School: University of Ibadan
What drew me to Family Medicine: What drew my attention to Family Medicine is the emphasis on continuity of care. This specialty allows me to build and maintain long-lasting therapeutic relationships with patients, which I find deeply meaningful. I'm also drawn to the broad scope of practice in Family Medicine, which provides exposure to a wide variety of medical conditions and patient populations. This diversity keeps me Intellectually engaged and allows me to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy spending quality time with my family, playing soccer, and listening to music.


BurnsMatthew Paul Burns, M.D.

Hometown: West Babylon
Undergrad School: Stony Brook University
Medical School: St. George's University
What drew me to Family Medicine: Long term care and management of patients and their families. 
What do I like to do in my free time:  Learning new things. Reading. Movies.

 

 

DycusPatrick Dycus, D.O.

Hometown: San Gabriel, CA
Undergrad School: California State University, Los Angeles
Medical School: Lake Erle College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: What drew me to Family Medicine was the ability to be the first step in a patient's healthcare journey and help them coordinate the care they need with other providers. I love the ability to help patients with a wide variety of their health concerns and help them live healthier and more capable lives.
What do I like to do in my free time: I love snowboarding, taking care of my house plants, spending time with my 2 cats Kendall and Cleo, trail biking, playing guitar, shoe polishing, sewing, and trying new foods and cuisines.


ItteeraMathew ltteera, M.D.

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergrad School: University of Iowa
Medical School: University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Centre
What drew me to Family Medicine: The ability to foster and maintain long-term relationships. Family Medicine is also truly the jack of all trades.
What do I like to do in my free time: Spending time with my family, hiking, and traveling.

 

 

KhanMohammed Y Khan, M.D.

Hometown: Valley Stream, NY
Undergrad School: CUNY Hunter College (BA Mathematics)
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: I chose Family Medicine because it allows me to build lasting relationships with patients, guide them through their care with empathy and clear communication, and apply hands-on skills like wound care in a broad, meaningful way.
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time, I enjoy hands-on projects like home improvement and construction, cooking for loved ones, entertaining friends and family, and unwinding with video games.


KimDaniel Kim, D.O.

Hometown: Albany, NY (or Kankakee, IL, or New York, NY, depending on when and how you ask)
Undergrad School: Kenyon College, Gambler, Ohio
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
What drew me to Family Medicine: Getting to work and connect with patients over a longer period of time and viewing patients and their stories through a more holistic and comprehensive picture. I found that it allows me to form a more comprehensive view of my patients without losing appreciation for more specialized or focused perspectives and still allowing for a great breadth of pathology.
What I like to do in my free time: In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, tabletop games (e.g. Dungeons and Dragons), reading (trying to get back into it), and sometimes messing with New Yorkers by insisting that Chicago deep dish counts as pizza!


PintoMatthew Pinto, D.O.

Hometown: East Northport, NY
Undergrad School: NVIT
Medical School: NYITCOM
What drew me to Family Medicine: I was drawn to FM because I enjoy interacting and getting to know patients to try and help them. Medicine is about caring for others, and the best way is to be human. I found FM was the best way to be human.
What do I like to do in my free time: For my free time, I like to play video games, play D&D, watch some shows and get some fresh air.

 

ScottNorman Scott, M.D.

Hometown: Elmsford, NY
Medical School: Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine
What drew me to Family Medicine: Family Medicine allows me to care for patients of all ages, build lasting relationships, and address real-world challenges that affect health. I'm especially passionate about geriatrics and I value the specialty's breadth and the chance to make a difference, whether I’m helping in a crisis or supporting patients over the long term.
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time, I enjoy cycling, tending to my orchids, and modding Stellaris.


SirajMadiha Siraj, M.D.

Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Undergrad School: St. Joseph's College
Medical School: Sindh Medical College
What drew me to Family Medicine: Family Medicine is very dear to me because of its ability to deliver continuity of care to all ages, this field focuses on primary prevention of diseases and gives longitudinal care to patients and their families, providing care across different life stages and health needs and this is where my passion lies. Family medicine creates an environment for me to exchange personal stories and experiences with my patients, making it easter to develop a trusting relationship with them. It resonates with my mission to serve individuals and communities by making a long-lasting difference in their lives and their health.
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time I like to spend time with my family and enjoy getting creative in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes from diverse cuisines. I also enjoy exploring new destinations on family vacation, experiencing new cultures, visiting local markets, visiting museums, enjoy sampling street food and seeing new places. Tarpon fishing is a sport I enjoy living in Florida as it involves physical exertion, patience and skill.

PGY-3

Shakeel HashmiShakeel 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 MacConchieJames 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 McNeillieJason 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 MmaduabuchiJohn 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. 

 

Eden OrtalEden 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 PandeySabhyata 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 alongside 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 PatelKrupal 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 StuardiTracy 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