Chief Residents
Quynh-Nhu Nguyen, D.O.
Hometown: Houston, Texas
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Medicine
Medical Interests: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, community service, advocacy, teaching
Non-Medical Interests: Exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, thrifting, drawing, ukulele and piano, teaching her cats tricks
Joanna Steed, M.D.
Hometown: San Angelo, Texas
College: Hardin-Simmons University
Medical School: Texas Tech School of Medicine - Lubbock
Medical Interests: Pediatric Palliative Care, Advocacy
Non-Medical interests: Running, hiking, reading, and walking my dog
Class of 2027
Kevin Abraham, M.D.
Hometown: McAllen, TX
College: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Medical School: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Newborn Care, LGBTQIA+2S Care
Non-medical interests: Automobiles, traveling, national parks, language learning, trying new (vegetarian) foods, cultural immersion, reading, weightlifting, dachshunds
Kathryn "Kate" Bellile, M.D.
Hometown: Appleton, WI
College: Lawrence University
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical interests: community pediatrics, infectious diseases, adoption/foster care medicine, medical education
Non-medical interests: being a mom to two little ones, sewing, smocking/embroidery, reading, gardening
Brittanie Cockrell, M.D.
Hometown: Port Arthur, TX
College: Xavier University of Louisiana
Medical School: University of Houston
Medical interests: Advocacy, Emergency medicine
Non-medical interests: Traveling, sports/sporting events, trying local coffee shops, spending time with my husband and fur baby, reality TV
Ashlyn Fairchild, D.O.
Hometown: Allen, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General, developmental and behavioral peds, child abuse peds, complex care
Non-medical interests: Faith, soccer, yoga, barre, Pilates, traveling, furry friends, eating sweets and Tex-Mex, trying new restaurants, skiing
Callie Frank, D.O.
Hometown: Grapevine, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Public Health, Advocacy, Community Engagement
Non-medical interests: Coffee, reading, cooking, baking, exercising, exploring
Kathia Gloria, M.D.
Hometown: Laredo, TX
College: Texas A&M International University
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology
Non-medical interests: Painting, embroidery, cooking/baking, running, finding new and fun places to go eat
Madison Godsey, D.O.
Hometown: Argyle, TX
College: Baylor University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Global health, public health medicine, SDOH, NICU, and performing procedures
Non-medical interests: Reading, rock-climbing, and running. I love any form of adventure as well as cozy days in with my husband and dogs
Laura Le, D.O.
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine, and Global Health
Non-medical interests: Food, travel, k-dramas, trying new boba and coffee shops, and quality time with family and friends
Christopher Lee, M.D.
Hometown: Denver, CO
College: MIT
Medical School: University of Queensland
Medical interests: Congenital heart, public health, Developmental-behavioral medicine
Non-medical interests: Powerlifting, rock climbing, video games, tabletop role playing games
Shivangi Patel, D.O.
Hometown: Grapevine, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Education, and Quality Improvement
Non-medical interests: Arts and crafts, painting, traveling, cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family
Leticia Rivera, M.D.
Hometown: Monett, Missouri
College: University of Missouri- Columbia
Medical School: Anne Burnett SOM at Texas Christian University
Medical interests: Service, Advocacy, Underrepresented populations
Non-medical interests: Travel, hiking with my dog, plants
Jemima Sackey-Addo, M.D.
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
College: Trinity University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Medical interests: Quality Improvement, Community Service, Advocacy, Child abuse, Global Health
Non-medical interests: Traveling, Hiking, Boba, Board Games, Weightlifting, Food
Navya Sankoorikkal, M.D.
Hometown: Cypress, TX
College: University of Texas, Austin
Medical School: McGovern Medical School
Medical interests: Community Pediatrics, Advocacy, and Education
Non-medical interests: Cooking/Baking, Tennis, Music, and Movies/TV
Class of 2028
Sachin Abraham, D.O.
Hometown: Houston, Texas
College: University of the Incarnate Word
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Clinical Research, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Traveling, Hiking, Biking, Tennis, and Music
Jocelyn Alvar, D.O.
Hometown: Chandler, Arizona
College: Arizona State University
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Reading, baking, going to the movies, watching musical theatre, spending time with my husband and our animals!
Prashant Bhatta, M.D.
Hometown: Dadeldhura, Nepal
Medical School: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Medical Interests: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Clinical Research
Non-medical Interests: Travel, foodie, random culinary adventures, spending time with family, meditation, listening to music, movies, walking
Alexis Coronado, D.O.
Hometown: Laredo, Texas
College: Schreiner University
Medical School: Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Preventative Care, Patient Education, and Child Advocacy
Non-medical Interests: Lifting, Running, Baking, Reading, Photography, Traveling, Time with family and friends, Trying new coffee shops
Ruth Escobedo, D.O., M.S.
Hometown: Laredo, Texas
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Clinical Research, and Quality Improvement
Non-medical Interests: Wellness and exercise, run club, cooking, discovering new restaurants, spending time with family and friends
Amanda Figueroa, M.D.
Hometown: Los Fresnos, Texas
College: St. Mary's University
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Sports Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Fishing, traveling, pickleball, hanging out with friends and family
Ariana Garcia, D.O.
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
College: University of the Incarnate Word
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Cardiology, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Underserved Medicine, Advocacy, and Medical Education.
Non-medical interests: Arts & Crafts (Embroidery, Painting), Cooking/Baking, Watching TV Shows and Movies, Faith, Spending time with friends and family.
Valerie Gomez, M.D.
Hometown: Katy, Texas
College: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Medical Interests: Neonatal-Perinatal medicine, Advocacy, and Quality Improvement
Non-medical Interests: Exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, playing tennis, reading mystery/thriller books, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, trying new recipes
Simran Khanna, D.O.
Hometown: Houston, Texas
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Non-medical Interests: Hiking, pickleball, trying new restaurants, cross stitching, traveling, working out
Smita Mahajan, D.O.
Hometown: Lake Mary, Florida
College: Florida State University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana
Medical Interests: Child Abuse Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Reading, knitting, baking, hiking with friends, finding new places to eat
Parth Patel, D.O.
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
College: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Tennis, golf, watching football and comedy tv shows, video and board games
Raquel Paz, M.D.
Hometown: San Diego, California
College: Antillean Adventist University (PR)
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Medical Interests: Child Abuse Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Advocacy and Policy, underserved, Latin communities, and Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Yoga, arts and crafts, books, photography, gardening, musicals, the outdoors, and caring for my dogs and cat
Ressiel Nicole Villegas, D.O., M.P.H
Hometown: Brenham, Texas
College: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Global Health, or Travel Medicine
Non-medical Interests: Bible studies, cooking tasty foods and discovering new restaurants (big foodie), traveling, spending time with fiance and loved ones, thrifting and reading
Class of 2029
Deborah Babalola, M.D., M.P.H.
Hometown: Houston / Richmond, Texas
College: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: ºÚÁÏÉçÇø
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Non-Medical Interests: Spending time with family and friends, faith, music, dance, cooking and trying new foods, reading, discovering new shows and movies
Roman Barrera, D.O.
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
College: University of the Incarnate Word
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: NICU, PHM
Non-Medical Interests: Art and crafts, music, being outside – specifically biking, swimming and gardening, exploring new places, shopping, board games, video games
Victoria Blue, M.D.
Hometown: Houston, Texas
College: University of New Orleans
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Medical Interests: NICU, PICU, PEM
Non-Medical Interests: Fishing, hiking, video games, reading, sports, and GOOD CAJUN STYLE crawfish
Natalie Bourgeois, M.D.
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine
Medical Interests: PEM, PHM, PICU, NICU, Medical Education
Non-Medical Interests: Crochet and other crafts, tennis, pickleball, cooking and baking, trying new foods/restaurants
Senanu Buatsi, M.D.
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
College: University of Texas - Austin
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Medical Interests: PHM, NICU, PICU, PEM, Adolescent Medicine, Diversity in Medicine, Medical Education
Non-Medical Interests: Hanging with friends and family, faith, volunteering, mentoring the youth, going on walks, cooking, baking, watching sports, playing board games and anything competitive
Alyssa Herrera, D.O.
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
College: University of Texas - Austin
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Patient Education, Advocacy
Non-Medical Interests: Baking, running, faith, going to the gym, spending time with the husband and dogs
Bailie Jackson, M.D.
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
College: Dillard University
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrics
Non-Medical Interests: Spending time with friends and family, faith, reading, traveling, cooking, caring for her plants, watching movies and competition reality TV shows
Sara Khammash, D.O.
Hometown: Amman, Jordan / Morrison, Colorado
College: University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Medical School: Rocky Vista University COM
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, PEM, PHM, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Non-Medical Interests: Cheering on the Denver Broncos, traveling, cooking, outdoor activities, soccer, basketball, and spending time with family
Ashlee Li, M.D.
Hometown: Lake Worth, Florida
College: Florida Atlantic University
Medical School: Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology
Non-Medical Interests: Art, video/rhythm games, reading, sewing/costume-making
Mahnoor Nazeer, D.O.
Hometown: Lufkin, Texas
College: Duke University
Medical School: UNTHSC TCOM
Medical Interests: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Global Health or Travel Medicine, NICU, PHM, PM&R
Non-Medical Interests: Spending time with family and friends, travel, exploring new restaurants, interior design, painting, photography, hosting
ShaMyria Newson, D.O.
Hometown: Shreveport, Louisiana
College: Dillard University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, PHM, Pediatric Urgent Care, Advocacy
Non-Medical Interests: Singing, traveling, volunteering, spending time with family, attending concerts and sporting events
Izabela Paraga, D.O.
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
College: The Catholic University of America
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: NICU, PHM, Newborn, Pediatric Cardiology
Non-Medical Interests: Faith, baking, reading, thrifting, hiking, and spending time with family and friends
Ian Rogers, M.D.
Hometown: Reedsburg, Wisconsin
College: University of Kansas
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Medical Interests: Global Health or Travel Medicine, PEM, Pediatric Sports Medicine
Non-Medical Interests: Faith, playing & watching sports (big basketball guy), traveling and trying new restaurants with his wife, video games, discovering hip-hop/rap music, hanging with friends