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    Radiation Oncology

    • Connor Lynch, MD

      Connor Lynch, MD

      Chief Resident, PGY5

      Med School: Northwestern
      Prelim Year: UIC
      Favorite thing about Chicago: deep dish pizza

      connor.lynch@uchospitals.edu
    • Greeshma Rajeev-Kumar, MD

      Greeshma Rajeev-Kumar, MD

      Chief Resident, PGY5

      Hometown: Justin, TX
      Medical school: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY
      Prelim Year: UT Southwestern
      Hobbies: pilates, experimenting with cooking, exploring the restaurant scene, spending time with family & friends
      Favorite thing about Chicago: There are so many great things about Chicago, but if I had to pick one (or a couple) - the lake and the beautiful summers! Rooftops are also very nice.

      greeshma.rajeev-kumar@uchospitals.edu
    • Michael Gutman, MD

      Michael Gutman, MD

      Resident, PGY4

      Hometown: Chicago, IL
      Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
      Prelim Year: Surgery Prelim at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
      Hobbies: Golfing, Running, Swimming,
      Favorite things about Chicago: Walking my dog along the lake, the river walk, fire works at navy pier, and attending white sox games

      michael.gutman@uchospitals.edu
    • Daniel Huang, MD

      Daniel Huang, MD

      Resident, PGY4

      Hometown: San Jose, CA
      Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
      Prelim Year: MetroWest Medical Center Transitional Year in Framingham, MA
      Hobbies: I play the drums in an indie band and enjoy going to concerts, learning Spanish, and playing chess!
      Favorite things about Chicago: Tons of live music and festivals, incredible food scene, affordable cost of living

      daniel.huang@uchospitals.edu
    • Lucas Serra, MD

      Lucas Serra, MD

      Chief Resident, PGY4

      Hometown: Norwood, NJ
      Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine (SUNY Buffalo)
      Prelim Year: Lehigh Valley Health Network Transitional Year in Allentown, PA
      Hobbies: video games, exercise, technology, cat dad
      Favorite thing about Chicago: the food and music scene is incredible

      lucas.serra@uchospitals.edu
    • John White, MD

      John White, MD

      Resident, PGY4

      Med School: Uniformed Services UHS FE Hebert School Of Med
      Prelim Year: SAUSHEC Internal Medicine
      Hobbies: Running, tropical plant enthusiast
      Favorite thing about Chicago: Running along the river/lake, watching musicals/concerts, exploring Chicago's amazing restaurants

      john.white@uchospitals.edu
    • Naomi Goldrich, MD

      Naomi Goldrich, MD

      Resident, PGY3

      Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL
      Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
      Prelim Year: NorthShore University Health System
      Hobbies: Painting, Drawing, Cooking
      Favorite thing about Chicago: There are always local fairs and events happening. It's also easy to find your ideal place to live when there are plenty of areas with a neighborhood feel or a big city vibe all within Chicago proper.

      naomi.ecanow@uchicagomedicine.org
    • Brandon Perez, MD

      Brandon Perez, MD

      Resident, PGY3

      Hometown – Miami, FL
      Medical School – UIC
      Prelim Year – UIC
      Hobbies – traveling, karaoke, and indoor cycling classes
      Favorite thing about Chicago – Running along the lake and checking out new restaurants throughout the city.

      brandon.perez@uchicagomedicine.org
    • Andre Thomas Jr., MD

      Andre Thomas Jr., MD

      Resident, PGY3

      Hometown: Chicago
      Medical School: UIC
      Prelim Year: IU
      Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, exercise, writing, filmmaking/editing, gaming
      Favorite thing about Chicago: Variety

      andre.thomas2@uchicagomedicine.org
    • Abed Kawakibi, MD

      Abed Kawakibi, MD

      Resident, PGY2

      Medical School - University of Michigan
      Prelim Year - University of Michigan

      AbedRahman.Kawakibi@uchicagomedicine.org
    • Sophia Kim-Wang, MD PhD

      Sophia Kim-Wang, MD PhD

      Resident, PGY2

      Medical School – Duke
      Prelim Year – Duke

      sophia.kim-wang@uchicagomedicine.org
    • Ryan Zitter, MD

      Ryan Zitter, MD

      Resident, PGY2

      Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
      Medical School: University of Kansas
      Prelim Year: Northwestern
      Hobbies; beach volleyball, pub trivia, Chiefs football, and playing golf poorly.
      Favorite Thing about Chicago: The Art Institute. I make it a habit to go every week.

      ryan.zitter@uchicagomedicine.org

      Medical Physics

      • Robab "Ruby" Hashemi, PhD

        Robab "Ruby" Hashemi, PhD

        Resident

        Grad School: University of Lethbridge

        robab.hashemi@uchicagomedicine.org
      • Foster West, MS

        Foster West, MS

        Resident

        Hometown: Cortlandt Manor, NY
        Grad School: University of Rhode Island
        Hobbies: Hiking, Golf, Scuba Diving, Concerts, Buffalo Bills
        Favorite thing about Chicago: The bike/walking Lake Shore Trail

        foster.west@uchicagomedicine.org