Alvaro Ayala, M.D.
I was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia and I graduated from the University of Los Andes in 2019, I have been pursing research in pulmonology for the past two years. One of my favorite experiences thus far has been providing care for indigenous patients in the Colombian Amazon where I learned the importance of connecting the art and science of medicine. Meanwhile, I aspire to pursue a career in infectious diseases. My hobbies include not falling off my bike (yes, it’s happened) while I cycle on gravel paths between New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Anand Bhagat, D.O.
I was born in New Jersey and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. I attend the University of Florida for my undergraduate studies and completed my medical school education at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. I am interested in primary care, hospital medicine and recently, hematology/oncology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, basketball and hiking.
Kyle Bogusz D.O.
Kyle is from Seattle, Washington. He attended the University of Washington for his undergraduate education and completed his medical education at the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. He cultivated a love of learning, hearing the stories of others, and outdoor adventure in the dense forest and cold sea. He looks forward to exploring the wide world of internal medicine and finding the next path.
Alina Cheema, D.O.
I am from Sharon, MA. I attended college in Massachusetts and medical school in Maine. I am so excited to be at UConn now for residency! My professional interests include community health, preventative medicine and patient advocacy. Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy hiking, painting, traveling, watching movies, and baking.
Lauren Keibel, D.O.
I was born and raised in Connecticut. I completed medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, NY. My professional interests are hospital medicine and cardiology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and baking.
Joseph Kim, M.D.
I grew up in Anaheim, California and attended Cal Poly Pomona for undergraduate and Ross University for medical school. My professional interests are in primary care, global health, and endocrinology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy outdoor activities and trying new foods, for which I’m grateful to be surrounded by here in New England.
Areeka Memon, D.O., M.P.H.
I was born in Northern Virginia and lived there until I went to Charlottesville to attend the University of Virginia where I received a bachelor’s degree in global studies as well as an M.P.H. Following that, I attended VCOM in Blacksburg, Virginia for my medical education. Outside of medicine, I enjoy catching up on tv shows, hiking, writing, and finding new places to eat. My professional interests include primary care, public health, cardiology, and rheumatology.
Sai Nagella, M.D.
I grew up in Farmington, CT and went to the University of Connecticut for undergrad and medical school. I am interested in public health, preventive care, and working with the underserved population. In my free time, I like spending quality time with friends and family, reading books, enjoying nature, and watching movies.
Carson Oprysko, D.O.
I grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. I went to UGA for undergrad. I went to NYITCOM at Arkansas State for medical school. I enjoy spending time with my golden doodle, Magnolia. I like doing things outdoors. I am excited to be in Connecticut because my family is from the Northeast. My interest are cardiology and intensive care.
Mouna Penmetsa, M.D.
I am from Ashburn, Virginia, and attended the University of Virginia (go Hoos!) for my undergraduate education. After college, I worked as a behavioral therapist and then attended St. George’s University for my medical degree. My professional interests include women’s health, hematology/oncology, and recently, cardiology! In my free time, I enjoy chipping away at my bucket list of visiting every U.S. national park, working on my photography skills, interior designing, and finding new restaurants to try.
Catherine Pulaski, D.O.
I am a Connecticut native, born and raised in Southington, CT. I received my Bachelor of Science in biology and Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Fairfield University, and my Master of Science in biochemistry from St. Joseph’s College. I studied medicine and graduated from Touro School of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, New York. My professional interests include infectious disease and public health. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, painting, fiction novels, Rubik’s cubes, and spending time with my family.
Bhanvi Ramchandani, M.B.B.S.
I was born in Delhi, India but I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. I attended medical school at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. My medical interests include hospital medicine, endocrinology and rheumatology. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family and friends and exploring new restaurants.
Wilson Sango, D.O.
I am from Stamford, Connecticut. I attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. My professional interests include hospital medicine and possibly pursuing a fellowship. Fellowship interests include rheumatology and cardiology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy running, watching football, and spending time with family.
Pooja Shekar, M.B.B.S.
I was born and raised in Bangalore, India, and earned my medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. I am passionate about holistic medicine and being an advocate of good health. My professional interests include hematology/oncology and palliative care. In my free time, I love dancing and exploring various forms of art like pencil sketching, mandalas, and crafting, to name a few. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and the adventurer in me loves long drives and hikes. My medical journey so far has guided me to be a part of this wonderful institute and the path ahead is indeed very exciting.
Raj Shekhar, M.B.B.S.
I am from the northern province of Uttar Pradesh in India and am an avid supporter of Futbol Club Barcelona. I graduated from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and I’m currently inclined to pursue a fellowship in the fields of either cardiology or nephrology. When I’m not at work, I enjoy reading about ancient history and new cultures and exploring the local trails.
Henry Uradu, M.D.
I was born in Lagos, Nigeria but spent the majority of my youth in Maryland, then Kentucky. It is at the University of Kentucky that I completed my undergraduate and medical schools. I am very excited to have landed at UConn primary care for residency. Professionally, I am interested primary care and addiction medicine. My hobbies include rock climbing, playing ping pong, and (unsuccessfully) learning new instruments.
Natalie Zolotareva, D.O.
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I studied Neuroscience and Africana Studies in Binghamton University. I completed my medical training at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine where I fell in love with community development and health outreach. I am excited to continue my medical training at UConn Health, to learn and grow as a strong Internal Medicine Physician, and explore the vast opportunities in this field. During my free time, I like to take dance classes, box, and explore different neighborhoods on my bicycle