Current Residents
CA 3 Class of 2025
Jessica Chan, DO
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I was initially drawn to Kaweah Delta due to close proximity to family, friends, and national parks. That holds true, but I realized that the residency program provides much more with excellent medical training by being the only anesthesiology residency program serving Central California, and welcoming culture that was difficult to come by."
Calvin Nguyen-Ho, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I wanted to be part of a collegial environment, which was very evident from my interactions with everyone on interview day. It is also important to me to work in an underserved community. Finally, I wanted to be close in proximity to my loved ones in Northern and Southern California."
Scott Riccomini, DO
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I chose Kaweah for the excellent faculty, diverse patient population, strong case numbers, and close proximity to my hometown. The lack of traffic and cheap cost of living were attractive features for me. Visalia is in a great spot of the state, close to mountains, the coast, and major cities only a few hours away. Growing up in the Central Valley, I am very excited to return to treat the communities I grew up in."
Nicholas Washburn, DO
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I feel this program's culture is perfectly compatible with my goal of becoming an excellent anesthesiologist while remaining a well rounded person. Kaweah Delta has excellent exposure to all types of patients and a dedication to the wellness of it's faculty, residents and staff."
CA 2 Class of 2026
Cody Brazeal, DO
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I was lucky enough to do a rotation here during 4th year of medical school. I immediately felt included and sensed the close-knit group of residents and faculty. The variety of cases, as well as the skills of residents, convinced me that I would receive excellent training at this residency. In addition, I grew up in the central valley, so being close to home was an added benefit."
Oliver Marigold, MD
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"Family atmosphere and early exposure to sick patients during training. I get to serve a population that needs me while working alongside some fantastic people. "
Katherine Nguyen, DO
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, California
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
" When I came to Visalia as a MS4, what stood out to me the most was the strong camaraderie within the program. Being in the Central Valley, Kaweah Health serves the underserved population and provides exposure to challenging cases. I knew I would receive excellent training and become a well-rounded physician. The close proximity to my loved ones and national parks is an another plus."
Michael Prentice, MD
UC Davis School of Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"Small, tight-knit community hospital program, serving an underserved community of caring, hard-working people"
CA1 Class of 2027
Evelyn Abrami, DO
Midwestern University AZCOM
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"Aside from its wonderful location of California, Kaweah Health has a unique sense of closeness and camaraderie that was very evident throughout my interactions with the residents and faculty. I appreciate that Kaweah Health offers not only robust clinical pathology and exposure, but also a supportive close-knit environment."
Melody Bedrossian, DO
Rocky Vista University
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
" It is a strong residency program in an underserved community. The staff and residents are very knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming. They make you feel part of the family from the very first day! "
Alonso Rodriguez, MD
University of California Irvine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"My goal for residency included working in an area with a diverse, underserved patient
population, where I could use my own background and passions, as well as the training
I received in the UCI School of Medicine's PRIME-LC (Programs in Medical Education for
the Latino Community) to serve this community. I also wanted a program that fosters a
supportive and family-like culture. Kaweah Health met both of these goals, in addition
to providing excellent training and the opportunity to live in a beautiful area with a lot
to do nearby!"
F. Nasir Saed, DO
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I was drawn to Kaweah because of its small size, family-like atmosphere, supportive faculty, and diverse patient population. The supportive environment demonstrated by the faculty and current residents during my interview solidified my decision to choose this program for both personal and professional reasons. Furthermore, the opportunity to work near my family in the Central Valley and to give back to the community I grew up in is a privilege that I am grateful for."
FSCY Class of 2028
Logan Harris, DO
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I chose Kaweah because it was a place where I could get great training, work in an underserved area in California and be a part of a program that makes a difference by giving back to its community. During the social and in person visit I was impressed by the closeness of the residents and faculty and knew I wanted to work in a program which felt like a second family"
Cortland Hutchinson, DO
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Lebanon Campus
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I came here for an audition rotation, and I fell in love the the community. It is a perfect place for my family and had everything I was looking for in a residency program."
Timothy Phamton, DO
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"Wonderful people in the community, wonderful residents and attendings that I rotated with during my time here. Kaweah allow me to serve the patient population that I want to help as an attending physician. It also helps that it's close to home for me!"
Nathan Zapata-Perdew, DO
California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"To provide better health equity to the Central Valley."