Gastroenterology Fellowship Fellows

1st Year

Raja Chandra Chakinala, MDRaja Chandra Chakinala, MD

Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Undergrad School: Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Hyderabad, India
Medical School: Bhaskar Medical College, Hyderabad, India
Residency: New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center
What drew me to Gastroenterology: I knew I wanted to be a gastroenterologist even before getting into Internal Medicine residency. I have always been fascinated by the gastrointestinal system, which I see as a marvel of biological engineering, with its intricate network of organs, hormones, enzymes, and microbiota working in harmony to sustain life. My passion for this field also stems from its blend of detective work and hands-on care, the constant drive for therapeutic advancements, and, above all, the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients grappling with gastrointestinal disorders.
What do I like to do in my free time: Traveling (countries, national parks) and exploring new restaurants & cuisines with friends/family, photography, hiking, playing and watching various sports (recent obsession: pickleball), watching movies and binging on tv shows, listening to music, and audiobooks.

 

Rewanth Katamreddy, MDRewanth Katamreddy, MD

Hometown: Ongole
Undergrad School: Kurnool Medical College
Medical School: Kurnool Medical College
Residency: New York Medical College-Saint Micheal's Medical Center
What drew me to Gastroenterology: Gastroenterology continued to intrigue me since my medical school days. The diversity of the field, with a good mix of hands-on skills, minimally invasive procedures, and cognitive stimulation, appealed to me. I am fascinated by its physiology, particularly the Gut-Brain axis and Microbiome, and their impact on overall health. It offers me an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by diagnosing and treating GI disorders.
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time, I play pickleball, hang out with friends, play chess, and watch movies.

2nd Year

Arthur Cecchini, MDArthur Cecchini, MD

Hometown: Tellico Plains, TN
Undergrad School: Lincoln Memorial University
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: East Tennessee State University
What drew me to Gastroenterology: After considering several fields of internal medicine, the broad spectrum of pathology and opportunity for both inpatient and outpatient patient care drew me to gastroenterology.  While in residency, the GI rotation provided an excellent opportunity for learning and the diverse patient presentations always kept me on my toes. I am excited to be part of the Guthrie GI fellowship program where we can use both cognitive and procedural acumen to diagnose and treat patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings! ​​​​​​​
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time I like to go hiking, workout, and spend time (when time allows) with my wife who is in fellowship in Norfolk, VA. We also have four cats between the both of us and they require a lot of attention!

 

Tsu Jung Yang, MDTsu Jung Yang, MD

Hometown: Yangon​​​​​​​
Undergrad School: University of Medicine (1), Yangon
Medical School: University of Medicine (1), Yangonl
Residency: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
What drew me to Gastroenterology: Gastroenterology has always been my interest since starting residency. The ability of diagnosing and treating diseases with tools in your hands fascinate me the most. It is also a rapidly developing field of medicine with new advances in endoscopic techniques and medications constantly emerging. Things that you can learn in this field are limitless. Unlike other fields, GI involves doing a lot of procedures yet still able to maintain a good work-life balance. ​​​​​​​
What do I like to do in my free time: Looking for new foods in town, hanging out with friends and family, Hiking, Picnic, Listening to music, etc. 

3rd Year

BernshteynMichelle Bernshteyn, MD

Hometown: Seaford, NY
Undergrad School: Binghamton University, State University of New York
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University
What drew me to Gastroenterology: I knew that I wanted to be a gastroenterologist since middle school. My uncle's diagnosis of stage 4 colorectal cancer inspired my decision to pursue this field to advocate for patients with gastrointestinal disease and moreover, stop cancer in its tracks with a colonoscopy. I hope to ease the worries of patients who are hesitant to undergo this important screening test. This field will allow me to have a hands-on approach to patient care. I am excited to be a part of the Guthrie team as a gastroenterology fellow.
What do I like to do in my free time: Trying out new restaurants, exercising (especially with Pilates classes), spending time with my loved ones, binging great shows, and traveling (my goal is to visit each of the 50 states).

 

GhimireSubash Ghimire, MD

Hometown: Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
Undergrad School: St. Xavier's College, Kathmandu, Nepal
Medical School: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal
Residency: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
What drew me to Gastroenterology: During my residency, I was impressed by the dedication, supportive nature, and good work life balance of my attendings. I was inspired by the thought process involved in patient care and I learned so much during my rotations in gastroenterology. I was attracted to how using endoscopy, major GI pathologies can be taken care of, saving the patient from open surgical procedures.
What do I like to do in my free time: I like playing tennis, traveling, hiking