With PIMG since 2021
Dipti Agrawal is originally from Boston but also spent time in Chicago, Kansas City, and upstate New York when growing up.
After completing medical school in Boston, she chose to move away from the snow and did her internal medicine internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She went on to an infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas.
Dipti enjoys the arts, traveling, cooking, and hiking.
With PIMG since 2015
Robert Allen graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor of science degree in microbiology. He received his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University and went on to complete his residency at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
With PIMG since 2022
Jorge Allende grew up in Virginia and West Virginia.
He received both his undergraduate degree in biology and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then completed his residency in both internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Michigan. He is dual-board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics.
Jorge enjoys time with his wife and children as well as riding a little single track on his mountain bike, gourmet cooking, and photography of all sorts.
With PIMG since 2015
Daniel Ames graduated from University of Washington with a degree in biochemistry and a minor in biology. In 2012, he graduated with his medical degree from the University Of Washington School Of Medicine. He next completed his residency in internal medicine at California Pacific Medical Center.
In his time off Dan enjoys cooking and is an avid soccer fan and player.
With PIMG since 2006
Jennifer Beachey grew up in Memphis, Tennessee.
She went to Middlebury College before returning to Tennesee to attend the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Jennifer also has a graduate degree in comparative literature from the University of California at Berkeley.
With PIMG since 2022
Joshua Bernstein grew up in Vermont.
He attended medical school at the University of Vermont and then completed his internal medicine and nephrology training at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He came to San Francisco in 2007 and enjoyed a successful nephrology practice until he decided to transition to hospitalist medicine with PIMG in January 2022.
He loves spending time with his family and is an avid musician who can be heard playing banjo with his band, Festival Speed.
With PIMG since 2017
Neil Bhalerao grew up in Cupertino, California.
He graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a double major in Molecular Cell Biology and Business Administration. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and then he completed his internal medicine residency and served as a chief resident at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago.
Neil has a variety of loves outside of hospital medicine including Tabla (a North Indian classic drum), traveling with his wife, Hip Hop, NBA, and audiobooks.
With PIMG since 2015
Dana Bui completed her undergraduate studies at the University of St. Thomas where she studied biology, chemistry, and mathematics. She later attended the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. She trained in internal medicine (and served as chief resident) at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco.
With PIMG since 2021
David Busch is a graduate of the University of Chicago School of Medicine.
He completed his infectious diseases fellowship at the Veterans Affairs Hospital (Wadsworth) in West Los Angeles, California.
He has been practicing clinical infectious diseases in San Francisco since 1977.
With PIMG since 2022
Zach Call grew up in a rural town in northern Utah.
He went to Brigham Young University where he met and married his wife. After graduating from McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas, Houston, Zach completed his internal medicine residency training at the University of California, Davis.
Zach enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, camping, hiking, listening to and playing music, watching movies, going to the theater, and playing Wiffle Ball.
With PIMG since 2019
Ken Cassell studied biochemistry at Mississippi College in Clinton before receiving his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He went on to do his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
When not working, Ken enjoys sailing the Bay, hiking, and traveling with his wife.
With PIMG since 2023
Mayuri Chandran is originally from Chicago.
She studied Biology at the University of Chicago before completing medical school at the University of Michigan. She did her residency training in internal medicine at Stanford University Hospital.
Mayuri enjoys reading, hiking, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her cat.
With PIMG since 1997
Fabiola Cobarrubias (everyone calls her Fibi) was born in Argentina and grew up in New York.
She attended Brown University and then completed her medical degree and residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Fibi also completed a master's in business administration at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.
On her time off, Fibi loves to travel and spend time with her husband and two sons. She enjoys hiking, gardening, and learning new languages. She is fluent in Spanish.
With PIMG since 2021
Justin Davis grew up in New York.
He completed his undergraduate degree in religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He completed a double master's degree program in physician assistant studies and public health at Touro University.
When not at work, Justin enjoys swimming, hiking, and riding his Peloton bike.
With PIMG since 2015
Yile Ding grew up in Shanghai, China.
She completed her undergraduate studies in biology at the California Institute of Technology. She then went to the University of California, San Francisco for medical school. She moved across town for her residency training at California Pacific Medical Center where she stayed an extra year to be a chief resident.
Yile is fluent in Mandarin and can understand basic Cantonese. She takes a special interest in teaching and working with medical students and residents.
With PIMG since 2020
Christine Dinh made a bold move across the country from the DC Metropolitan area for her husband's career.
She has been a hospitalist for 20 years after completing medical school at University of Maryland Baltimore and residency at Washington Hospital Center.
She enjoys sampling new food, traveling and watching CSI.
With PIMG since 2001
Ovidiu Dumitrescu grew up in Bucharest, Romania.
He graduated in 1983 from Carol Davila University of Medicine in Bucharest. In 1988 he became involved in HIV research and in 1991 started a virology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He continued to work in HIV and cell biology research until 1996 when he began his residency training at California Pacific Medical Center.
Ovidiu enjoys traveling, bird watching, and making wine.
With PIMG since 2021
Dan Dutcher grew up just outside of St. Paul, Minnesota.
In 2008, after completing his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Minnesota Morris, he enrolled in the United States Peace Corps to serve as a health volunteer until returning to the United States in 2011. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 2016 and went on to complete residency in Internal Medicine at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California in 2018. He also completed a Palliative Care fellowship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago in 2021.
With PIMG since 2023
Nick Flores grew up in Los Angeles, California.
He graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Biology in 2016. He received his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco in 2020 and completed his residency training at the University of California, San Diego, Medical Center in 2023.
Nick enjoys running, playing tennis, cooking, and eating.
With PIMG since 2023
Jonathan Frankman is originally from Contra Costa County, east of San Francisco.
He completed a family medicine residency, with an emphasis on integrative medicine, at California Hospital Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Jonathan enjoys hiking, listening to podcasts, science fiction, new experiences, sailing, board games, time with family, and travel.
With PIMG since 2009
Claudio Gallina graduated from Santa Clara University where he studied biology. He later attended Louisiana State University where he obtained a master's degree in molecular biology beforegraduating from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California San Francisco-Fresno.
With PIMG since 2015
Katelyn Gamson completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry at Amherst College. She attended the University of California, San Francisco for medical school and then went to California Pacific Medical Center for residency. Katelyn was chosen to serve as chief resident after her training.
Her hobbies include hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family and dog.
With PIMG since 2011
Priya Ganesan grew up in India.
She graduated from Stanley Medical College and Hospital at the University of Chennai in India. She was a resident in anesthesiology at Chennai Medical College and then moved to the United States to complete a residency in internal medicine at State University New York.
With PIMG since 2021
Valerie Garrett grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
After graduating from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, she completed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She spent two years as an Epidemic Intelligence Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and completed a master’s in public health at Johns Hopkins.
When not working, Valerie enjoys sailing the Bay, hiking, and traveling with her husband.
With PIMG since 2016
Christina Garza grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.
She studied molecular nutrition and toxicology at the University of California, Berkeley before leaving the Bay to receive her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her residency at New York University Medical Center.
Christina loves learning and growing which often means spending time in the outdoors with her family.
With PIMG since 2019
Lisa Gaynon grew up in the Bay Area.
She moved to Minnesota to attend Carleton College and graduated with a dual degree in biology and international relations. She received her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at California Pacific Medical Center. She also has masters in global health policy from Brandeis University.
In her free time Lisa loves traveling to new places, swimming, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
With PIMG since 2000
Andrew Giang graduated from Loma Linda Medical School in 1997. He completed his internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center in 2000.
In his free time, Andrew enjoys traveling, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities.
With PIMG since 2011
Dan Goodman graduated from Amherst College in with a degree in political science. He attended the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and then completed his residency in internal medicine at University of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Health Care Center. Afterwards, he completed a fellowship in medicine and infectious diseases at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Joan and Sanford Weill Medical College.
With PIMG since 2021
Shelley Gordon is originally from Chicago.
She did a combined Doctorate of Medicine and of Philosophy at Cornell University Medical College, her residency at Harlem Hospital, and her infectious diseases fellowship at New York University, Bellevue. She has practiced infectious disease in San Francisco since 1986.
Now working part time, she enjoys travel, hiking, bridge, mah jong, and having time to just goof off.
With PIMG since 2021
Semi Han grew up in different parts of the Bay Area in Northern California.
She studied General Biology and Health Care and Social Issues at University of California San Diego. She received her medical degree from University of California Davis then completed residency at the University of Southern California.
Semi appreciates the beauty of nature and enjoys staying active. In her free time, she likes to travel, hike, surf, and snowboard. Lastly, she loves sweets and always makes time for a cup of iced matcha milk tea.
With PIMG since 2023
James Harding was born in London and raised in Danville, California.
He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and then completed his internal medicine residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, Harbor program.
James enjoys hiking in the redwoods, cycling in the city, and traveling abroad.
With PIMG since 2022
Vunghi Hoang graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2000 with a degree in Biology. He then went to medical school at the University of California, San Francisco before completing his internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis in 2011.
Vunghi enjoys woodworking and outdoor activities in his free time.
With PIMG since 2019
Victor Hsu grew up in Littleton, Colorado.
He stayed close to home after high school and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a major in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. After college, he attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine before heading to California to complete his internal medicine residency at Kaiser San Francisco Medical Center.
Some of Victor's interests include tennis, running, event planning, and playing board games.
With PIMG since 2021
Erin Hsu is originally from San Francisco, California.
She completed her internal medicine residency at the Alameda County Medical Center and her fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of California, Davis.
She enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
With PIMG since 2012
Yu-chen Hu received her medical degree from the University of Michigan after receiving undergraduate degrees in economics and biochemistry. She decided to relocate to San Francisco to complete her residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
Yu-chen speaks conversational Mandarin and enjoys cooking, eating, hiking, knitting, and reading short stories.
With PIMG since 2023
Eric Huang is originally from Cupertino, California.
He graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a major in Bioengineering. He completed medical school at the University of Miami and then returned to the Bay Area to finish his residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
Eric enjoys gardening, hiking, watching movies, and brewing espresso.
With PIMG since 2021
Pooja Jaeel is originally from the Bay Area.
She completed medical school at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and then went on to do a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of California San Diego.
Pooja is an avid reader, podcaster, and is passionate about health advocacy and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical field.
With PIMG since 2009
Kjell Jorgenson grew up in Washington State.
He graduated from Pomona College with a degree in neuroscience. He then attended New York Medical College before returning to California to complete his residency training in internal medicine at California Pacific Medical Center.
With PIMG since 2022
Stephanie Kang was born in San Jose, California but grew up in New Jersey.
She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in biology. She attended medical school at Michigan State University and completed residency in internal medicine at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
In her spare time Stephanie can be found running along Ocean Beach or through Golden Gate park, watching movies on her couch (with her husband and dogs), or exploring new restaurants (especially Japanese cuisine).
With PIMG since 2023
Young Kang grew up in Seoul, Korea and the Philippines.
He attended medical school and then did an internal medicine residency both at the University of California, Davis.
When he is not practicing or studying medicine, Young is likely to be traveling with his family and their dog, attending a concert, watching a musical, or preparing a dinner for game night with friends.
With PIMG since 2023
Varinder Kaur graduated from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a degree in neuroscience. In 2017, she received her medical degree from American University of Antigua. She then went on to do her residency training in internal medicine at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine.
With PIMG since 2023
Madiha Khalid was born and raised in Punjab, Pakistan.
She graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi and then completed her internal medicine residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago. She also completed a one year critical care fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Madiha loves exploring new places, snorkeling with turtles, yoga, event design, Bollywood dancing, and spending time with her husband and their two cats.
With PIMG since 2008
Robert Klett is originally from Pennsylvania.
He attended Wake Forest University and graduated with a degree in biology before matriculating to Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in internal medicine at the Boston University Medical Center.
With PIMG since 2003
Dan Ladabaum was born in Mexico and grew up in Northern California.
He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley before going to Washington University School of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Utah.
With PIMG since 2020
Raymond Lam grew up in San Francisco.
He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and received his medical degree from the University of California at Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. He returned to the Bay Area to complete his internal medicine residency and a chief residency at the California Pacific Medical Center.
During his time off, Raymond enjoys baking, running, and camping.
With PIMG since 2022
Jerad Landeros is originally from Santa Rosa, California.
He completed medical school at the University of California, San Francisco and residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
Jerad enjoys fly fishing, playing the guitar, a good book, and spending time with his family.
With PIMG since 2015
Lilian Lao grew up in San Francisco.
She graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry and a master's degree in chemistry with concentration in biochemistry. She received her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and went on to complete her residency at the White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles.
With PIMG since 2018
Alan Le grew up in the sunset district of San Francisco.
He pursued his undergraduate education at the University of California at Davis where he studied French. He attended medical school at Flinders University of South Australia, and then he returned to San Francisco for his internal medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.
He enjoyes traveling, swimming, hiking and finding great places to eat. Alan is also a certified fitness instructor and teaches a group exercise class.
With PIMG since 2021
Jennifer Ling is originally from Southern California.
She graduated from Stanford University with dual degrees in economics and biology as well as a master’s in biology. She received her medical degree from the Ohio State University, completed her internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center, and subsequently did her infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle.
With PIMG since 2022
Henry Liu is originally from Southern California.
He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and also spent time in Pittsburgh during his clerkship years in medical school. He completed his internal medicine residency training and served as a chief resident at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
In his free time, he likes to eat good food, be a technology enthusiast, and spend time with his cat, Watson.
With PIMG since 2023
Timothy Liu was born in Taiwan and moved to southern California at the age of 12.
He attended the University of Pennsylvania and then went to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed a master’s degree in Healthcare Management and Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Kaiser Santa Clara.
Timothy enjoys hiking, listening to music, and spending time with his wife and son.
With PIMG since 2007
Annie Loh went to the University of California, Berkeley for her undergraduate studies. She received her medical degree at New York Medical College, Valhalla. She returned to the Bay Area to complete her internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
With PIMG since 2013
Hanley Ma grew up in Minnesota.
He received his undergraduate degree at St. Olaf College in Minnesota and his master's at Drexel Medical College in Philadelphia. After finishing medical school at the University of Minnesota, he completed his internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
He enjoys reading, cooking, golf, and many other outdoor activities.
With PIMG since 2015
Iris Ma grew up in Southern California.
She graduated from Yale University with a degree in psychology-behavioral science neurology. She graduated with her medical degree from University of California, San Francisco. She completed her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Stanford University Medical Center.
Some of Iris' interests include soccer, rock-climbing, surfing, and traveling.
With PIMG since 2010
Aravind Mani grew up just outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
In 1993, he moved to California to study engineering and computer science at the University of California at Berkeley. He received his medical degree from Stanford University in 2003 and then completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2023, he finished a master's in business administration at the University of Massachusetts, Isenberg School of Management.
Aravind loves camping in the Sierras, learning to play the guitar, and finding new restaurants to try.
With PIMG since 2023
Shana McClain is originally from Marin County.
She attended medical school in Philadelphia and returned to the Bay Area to complete her residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
Shana enjoys nature through activities such as hiking, backpacking, and skiing, and she has a passion for wilderness medicine.
With PIMG since 2011
Jason Mok grew up in Northern California.
He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in European history. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Jason enjoys traveling and running in his free time.
With PIMG since 2023
Leila Oueini was born in Southern California but raised throughout California and in Beirut, Lebanon.
She completed her internal medicine residency at Highland Hospital in Oakland.
Leila enjoys spending time with her loved ones, traveling the world, dancing, and hiking.
With PIMG since 2022
Laurent Palmatier was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California.
He left for his undergraduate education in San Diego followed by medical school in Australia. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the Billings Clinic in Montana.
Laurent enjoys backpacking in the wilderness, windsurfing, and meditation.
With PIMG since 2013
Mei Zhu Peng grew up in Mill Valley, California.
After completing her undergraduate and medical degrees at Tufts University in Massachusetts, she finished her internal Medicine training at the University of California at Davis and a nephrology fellowship the Univesity of California, San Francisco.
She is bilingual in English and Mandarin and enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and salsa dancing.
With PIMG since 2020
Ashwin Peres-da-Silva is originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
He completed Medical School at Duke University, and then residency at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, cycling, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers.
With PIMG since 2021
Julia Peterson is originally from Oakland, California.
She studied Human Biology and Healthcare-Social Issues at University of California San Diego. She completed medical school at Des Moines University and her residency in internal medicine at Highland Hospital in Oakland.
In her time outside of work, Julia enjoys any activity that gets her outdoors - trail running, snow sports, camping, traveling, and trying new foods.
With PIMG since 2022
Dominic Picetti is originally from Marin County, California.
He graduated magna cum laude in Nutrition Sciences from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and then completed medical school at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. He went on to his internal medicine training at the University of California at San Diego before doing a chief resident year at Scripps Green Hospital.
Dominic’s hobbies include swimming, biking, running, and gardening.
With PIMG since 2019
David Portier is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He completed medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and subsequently he did his internal medicine residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.
In his time off, David enjoys international travel, cooking Louisiana Cajun cuisine, hiking, and participating in community outreach programs. He enjoys learning languages and is fluent in French.
With PIMG since 2016
Ann Press grew up in Macon, Georgia.
She graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in medical ethics and the humanities. She then received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford University.
In her spare time, Ann enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and listening to music.
With PIMG since 2015
Duc-Uy Quang Dang grew up in Northern California.
He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a major in molecular cell biology. He attended medical school from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center, serving as chief resident in his final year.
Some of Duc-Uy's interests include playing badminton and being an avid supporter of the Bay Area sports teams, particularly the Giants and Warriors. He is fluent in Vietnamese.
With PIMG since 2020
Ariamsi Ricardo-Ventura grew up in Puerto Rico.
He studied medicine at the University of Puerto Rico, and later did his residency in internal medicine and primary care at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in San Juan.
Being raised in the Caribbean, and coming from a multicultural and multiracial background, his personal interests include gardening, dancing, travel, geography, Latin American literature, and everything related to outdoor living. You can also find him exploring the variety of restaurants that San Francisco has to offer.
With PIMG since 2022
Bryan Rimel completed his internal medicine residency at Tulane in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2011. Since completing his training he has worked as a Hospitalist with an interest in medical education.
Bryan is the proud father of two amazing children and enjoys hiking and camping.
With PIMG since 2008
Felicia Sapp grew up in Kentucky.
She received her medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and then completed her internal medicine residency at Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals.
Felicia loves the outdoors, hiking, camping, and spending time with her family.
With PIMG since 2017
Luree Schneider grew up in Iowa before moving with her family to attend high school in Southern California.
She was an undergraduate at Berkeley and received her medical degree from the Unversity of California, San Francisco. She completed her residency training at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.
In her free time, Luree enjoys singing in a women's barbershop choir, ballroom dancing, and playing bridge.
With PIMG since 2023
Adam Shurbaji spent his formative years in Bakersfield, California.
He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and completed his internal medicine residency training at the University of California San Francisco, Fresno campus.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys listening to podcasts, traveling, and staying active. He is fluent in Arabic and conversational in Spanish.
With PIMG since 2016
Nishith Singh received his medical degree from Calcutta University, India. He completed his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and finished a hematology / oncology fellowship program at National Institutes of Health, Bethesda. He later decided to practice hospital medicine with our group.
Nishith's interests include literature, writing fiction and poetry, hiking, and running.
With PIMG since 2021
Nimmie Singh was born in British Columbia, Canada.
She has spent most of her life in California. She graduated from UCLA in 2010 with a Bachelor's in Physiological Science. She completed medical school in Vallejo, CA, and her internship and residency in Redding, CA.
She enjoys spending time with family, international cuisine, and exploring the Golden State.
With PIMG since 2023
Jayasree Sundaram is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area.
She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Jayasree enjoys exploring local farmers markets, cooking plant based meals, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family.
With PIMG since 2009
Robert Taylor grew up in Los Angeles.
He studied molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley and then attended the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Rob completed his residency training and chief residency in internal Medicine at California Pacific Medical Center.
With PIMG since 2020
Growing up in Ohio, Saumitra spent several years on the east and west coasts.
After college at Amherst, he went to medical school at New York University and completed residency in internal medicine at UCLA.
He enjoys long walks with his partner and dog and exploring new healthcare technology.
With PIMG since 2021
Marut Thongcharoen was born in Thailand and grew up in Southern California.
He graduated from the University of California Irvine with a degree in Biology and received his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital.
In his spare time, Marut enjoys traveling, gardening, and tending to the demands of his cat, Sam.
With PIMG since 2011
Elaine Toy graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in molecular and cell biology. She then attended the Ohio State University School of Medicine prior to completing her residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Davis.
With PIMG since 2015
Rachael VanDeBogart graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor of science degree in physiology. She received her medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine and completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
With PIMG since 2013
Andre Venturini graduated from the University Of Montemorelos School Of Medicine in 2005. He then attended Sound Shore Medical Center in New York where he studied general surgery. He came to California to complete his residency in family medicine at Loma Linda in 2011.
Andre enjoys sailing on the San Francisco Bay in his free time.
With PIMG since 2009
Stefani Wedl grew up in Pleasant Hill, California.
She left the Bay Area to attend college at Wake Forest University in North Carolina before attending medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2003. She eventually returned home to complete a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco in 2006.
Stefani loves planning exciting travel adventures with her family, going to theatre performances, and is an avid, life-long San Francisco Giants fan.
With PIMG since 2019
Laurensia Widyastami grew up in Southern California.
She completed her bachelor's degree in nursing at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is experienced in a wide variety of clinical settings including acute hospital care, post-acute care (in the nursing home setting), and acute rehabilitation. She moved to the Bay Area in 2015 and obtained her master's in nursing at University of California, San Francisco.
In her spare time, Laurensia likes to bake bread, backpack the rugged outdoors, and rock climb.
With PIMG since 1998
Lauren Wu grew up in New York.
She moved to California to attend the University of California, Berkeley and then returned to New York to attend the State Unversity of New York Stony Brook School of Medicine. She returned to the Bay Area to completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at California Pacific Medical Center.
Lauren's interests include watching films, cooking, and reading good books.
With PIMG since 2021
Jeff Xu grew up in San Jose, California.
He went to medical school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and completed an internal medicine residency at the Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jeff enjoys playing badminton, cooking, and spoiling his two pet chinchillas.
With PIMG since 2004
Cleon Yee received a degree in human biology at the University of Utah before graduating from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1999. He then completed his internship, residency, and chief residency in internal medicine at California Pacific Medical Center.
With PIMG since 2010
Shaun Young graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2001 with a degree in integrative biology and a minor in music. He received his medical degree from the University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2007. He returned to the Bay Area for his residency training at California Pacific Medical Center.
With PIMG since 2018
Sonia Zaveri graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey with a double major in biological sciences and religious studies. She received her medical degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.
Some of her interests include global health, traveling, spending time with family and friends, hiking, and watching documentary movies.
With PIMG since 2015
Laura Zhang completed her undergraduate studies in biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Upon graduation she attended the University of Chicago for medical school. She completed her internal medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
Laura can speak conversational Mandarin and her hobbies include traveling, table tennis, badminton, piano, and ballet.