Anesthesiology Residents
PGY-1
Siddhi Desai, DO
Hometown: Iselin, NJ
Undergrad School: Rutgers University
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Anesthesiology: I enjoyed physiology and pharmacology during my preclinical years in medical school and find instant gratification when I am able to apply these concepts in real-time.
What do I like to do in my free time: I like to spend time with my family and friends, watch TV and go out to eat good food- especially pizza.
Avinash Rayavarapu, MD
Hometown: Visakhapatnam
Undergrad School: Vignan Vidyalayam
Medical School: Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, India
What drew me to Anesthesiology: The instantaneous nature of the results, whether it be to a medication or a simple nerve block amazed me and drew me to anesthesiology. Anesthesiology provides ample scope for applying medical knowledge and procedural skills as well.
What do I like to do in my free time: I like to workout, go for a run and enjoy cooking.
Jia Wang, DO
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergrad School: University of Washington
Medical School: LECOM
What drew me to Anesthesiology: I love to learn, and there is no limit for the knowledge in the medical field. In the future, I am very excited to learn more about anesthesiology. I would like to learn about the knowledge of different anesthetics, and I also like to practice more about my hands on skill. I love working in the OR, and being on the other side of the surgical table. I always remind myself to be the patient's advocate and make sure they are comfortable throughout the procedure. Interacting with the patient pre and post surgerys are also my favorite part in my rotation. I get to hear different stories. When I wake them up from their sleep I get to tell them how the procedure went and see them smile.
What do I like to do in my free time: Reading, listening to podcast/audio book, riding bike
PGY-3
Kelley Roach, DO
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergrad School: Cornell University
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Anesthesiology: In the preclinical years, I enjoyed studying anatomy, pharmacology, and physiology. In the OR, it was exciting to see the immediate effect of a medication on a patient's vitals, along with the necessity of making on-the-spot adjustments. Additionally, I liked the quick procedures found in anesthesia and the immediate difference seen by the patient.
What do I like to do in my free time: Watching TV, hanging out with friends, dining out.
Sri Harsha Vardhan Senapathi, MD
Hometown: Visakhapatnam
Medical School: Columbus university, Panama city, Panama
What drew me to Anesthesiology: The deeper understanding of physiology to treat and unconscious patient and the need to be quick on feet.
What do I like to do in my free time: Sleep, Travel, Eat, Play sports, video games.
Mihir Soni, DO
Hometown: Morganville, NJ
Undergrad School: The College of New Jersey
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Anesthesiology: Applying physiology & pharmacology in real-time.
What do I like to do in my free time: Hanging out with friends & family, kettlebell weight training, watching basketball, netflix and youtube.
PGY-4
Abbey Halula, DO
Hometown: Greensburg, Pa
Undergrad School: The Pennsylvania State University-University Park
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
What drew me to Anesthesiology: The complexities and challenges of the field, having the opportunity to work with many other specialties, using personal skills to help build a relationship and give patients confidence going in to a surgery or procedure.
What do I like to do in my free time: Organizing, beading and crafts, vinyl projects, walks, and time with friends and family
Neel Kapoor, DO
Hometown: Appleton, WI
Undergrad School: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University
What drew me to Anesthesiology: The team reliant atmosphere, the ability to directly apply pharmacology to changing physiology in real time and the wide variety of procedures.
What do I like to do in my free time: Watching sports, traveling, hanging out with family and friends.
Jaimi Philip, MD
Hometown: Staten Island, New York
Undergrad School: New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, NY
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
What drew me to Anesthesiology: Anesthesiology is hands on and provides real-time results which is very rewarding. You have the ability to master emergency life saving measures on a daily basis.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy playing video games and binge watching Netflix during my free time. Every morning before I start my day I devote some time to fitness and meditation.