Current Residents

Usman Baguda, MBBS

Medical School: Bayero University Faculty of Medicine
Track: AP-Only

Lin "Kim" Chung, MBBS

Medical School: King's College London GKT School of Medicine
Track: AP/NP

Katharine Crawford, MD, PhD

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Track: CP-Only

Maria Nelson, MD, PhD

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP

Gregory Olson, MD, PhD

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP

Sasha Ortiz, MD

Medical School: University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina
Track: AP/CP

Olivia Vargas, MD, PhD

Medical School: Washington State University Elson S Floyd College of Medicine
Track: AP/CP

Hannah Xavier, MD, MS

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP

Catherine Chen, MD

Medical School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP
Bio / Interests:
Crafting: I enjoy making wire-wrapped jewelry and paper crafts.
Pen-paling: I like to surprise friends with handwritten letters and small personalized gifts.
Thrift shopping: I enjoy walking from store to store hunting for vintage clothing. I often draw design inspiration from items that I find.

Lucy Evans, MD, PhD

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (MD, PhD)
Track: AP/NP
Bio/Interests:
I am an extreme puzzler. My most recent was an entirely white 1000 piece puzzle. I have a 20 year tradition of stress baking during deadlines. My staple is a sugar cookie that is loved for taste, but also the extensive decoration. Most favored are the lobster, mermaid, dinosaur, giraffe, & sheriff. I am an oddity & bone collector with a collection of vintage medical supplies, text books, art, & specimens, such as coyote teeth, insect wings, medical illustrations, & knitted rendition of a mouse necropsy

Alex “Aleks” Penev, MD, PhD

Medical School: New York University Grossman School of Medicine (MD, PhD)
Track: AP/NP
Bio/Interests:

In my spare time I enjoy running, cooking, playing with my dog and snowboarding.

Suhhyun “Sarah” Kim, DO, PhD

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth - Texas COM (DO, PhD)
Track: AP/CP
Bio/Interests:

Having spent my younger years in Vancouver, I am so happy to be back in the PNW! I spend the majority of my free time with my rescue dog, Maya. We love going on extra-long walks and sitting in the park to watch the sunset. I also enjoy cooking a variety of Korean cuisine and making yogurt during the weekends.

Tara Krishnan, MD

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP
Bio/Interests:
I was born and raised in Illinois and ended up in Kansas City for medical school. Moving to Seattle and meeting the people here have been so much fun. I dabble in a variety of hobbies including, but not limited to: Exploring: coffeeshops, public transport, dynamic food, sunny breweries, exquisite culture, live music, art festivals, hiking, biking, long walks around Green Lake, and anything else I can squeeze out of the Pacific Northwest as a Midwest transplant. Cooking: preserved lemons, rhubarb jam, candied tomatoes, fresh yogurt, windowsill-grown basil, baked cookies/cake/pie/muffins/bread, wintery soups in the summer & herby salads in the winter... the list is endless!

Maria “Paz” Gray, MD

Medical School: Universidad del Azuay Facultad de Medicina, Ecuador
Track: AP/CP
Bio/Interests:
I like playing any type of sport, even the ones I’m not good at! I like singing with my brother in open mics - specially Shakira’s music. I enjoy watching crime documentaries and How I Met You Mother. I love my mom’s chumales, bread, chocolate, melon, watermelon, and Chick-fil-A ! Family always comes first. SPREAD LOVE! Proud cuencana!

Carol Rizkalla, M.B.B.Ch.B

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine, Ireland
Track: AP/CP
Bio/Interests:
Hello! I was born in Egypt and immigrated to Calgary, Canada when I was 7 years old- after high school, I decided to pursue medicine in Dublin, Ireland- 6 years later, here I am in Seattle! I am super excited to be starting my pathology residency; I truly think we are medicine's best-kept secret! Everyone here in Seattle thrives off the outdoors (hiking, biking, and climbing are all really big here); on top of those, I love exploring the different neighborhoods within the city; they each have a unique style and flare- the food scene is also endless.

Kenneth Chen, DO, PhD

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Track: AP/CP
Bio / Interests:

Jamie Garrett, MD

Medical School:  University of Washington School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP
Bio / Interests:

I enjoy crafting, such as painting and quilting. I used to swim competitively and continue to swim recreationally. I love to watch movies and spend time at home. Recently I have gotten into horticulture and indoor plants.

Ariana Pape, MD

Medical School:  Eastern Virginia Medical School
Track: AP/CP
Bio / Interests:

Reading fantasy novels, mythology, knitting/quilting, taekwondo, video games/board games

Aanand Patel, MD, PhD

Medical School:  University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (MD, PhD)
Track:  AP-Only
Bio / Interests:

Baking, board games, computer games, reading

Giannoula Tansarli, MD, PhD

Medical School: Demokritos University of Thrace Department of Medicine, Greece
Track: CP-Only
Bio / Interests:
Originally from Greece, I moved to the United States with my husband a few years ago and our first stop was Rhode Island. We moved to Seattle for my medical residency, and we love this city for its amazing nature scenery -lots of green, lakes, and mountain views- but also the beautiful urban areas with good restaurants. My area of interest in Clinical Pathology is medical & public health microbiology where I have completed a fellowship and received the ABMM certification. My goal is to pursue a career in academic medicine, and I believe that the UW program with its outstanding CP faculty and the numerous research opportunities is the ideal place to get my residency training.

Leonid Yermakov, MD, PhD

Medical School:  Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (MD, PhD)
Track: AP/CP
Bio / Interests:

Board games (Catan, Ticket to Ride), reading (fantasy and classic Russian novels), hiking and exploring national parks, scuba diving.

Meagan Chambers, MD, MS

Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Track: AP/NP
Bio / Interests: 
Meagan graduated from Dartmouth Medical School, bringing her husband and son with her to Seattle. She is interested in everything autopsy (forensic and medical autopsies) and enjoys foraging for mushrooms and bird watching.

Daniel Child, MD, PhD

Matthew Hogan, MD

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP 
Bio / Interests: 

• Outdoor wilderness activities (hiking, kayaking, camping, rock climbing, bird watching, tidepooling)
• Music (piano, guitar, drums, kalimba, Native American flute)
• Salsa/swing dancing
• Learning foreign languages
• Experimenting with recipes from world cuisines

Jason Siu, MD, PhD

• Food appreciation: in quest of best bites in town
• Arts and culture: museum, symphony, musicals, opera
• World exploration: nature, hiking, globetrotting (seeking travel advice)
• Volunteering: in academia and the community
• Teaching/mentoring: students of all ages
• Wellness: pets, podcasts, exercise, family

Ritika Walia, MD, MBBS

Bitania Wondimu, MD

Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Track: AP/CP
Bio / Interests: 
In my free time, I am an avid reader and enjoy high fantasy novels as well as contemporary fiction and nonfiction written by influential women. I also enjoy the theater and performing arts, and try to go to Broadway shows whenever possible. I also dance, play tennis, and enjoy hiking.