Current Residents
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 fourth 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"
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."
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"
Irene Harutyunyan, MD
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I chose Kaweah Health for several reasons , including strong clinical training, exposure to diverse communities, supportive culture, and being close to my 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!"
Sophie Van, MD
California University of Science and Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I got very close to my co-residents and received amazing support from them during my intern year at Kaweah as a surgery prelim. I also want to continue my training and work with the underserved population here."
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."
Class of 2029
Chody Black, DO
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I chose Kaweah Health for its similarities to the small town I was raised in. Kaweah Delta and the greater Central Valley may be a completely different part of California than the desert I grew up in. It was the mountains, the patient population and the amazing opportunities at Kaweah Health that drew me in."
Tiffany Dang, DO
California Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"Attending medical school in the Central Valley has given me the opportunity to understand the needs of this community. I hope to serve and grow into the physician I aspire to be—right here in the community that has nurtured me since day one."
Gavin Elder, DO
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"When searching for an anesthesia residency, I was looking for a community program in which I would be supported, yet pushed to grow. I could tell through my interactions with the residents that this program accomplishes these goals with the added benefit of fostering a close sense of community. Plus, being so close to the mountains and to family/friends in the surrounding cities was a major bonus."
Amir Gerami, DO
Western University of Health Sciences- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"Kaweah Health stood out to me as a place where I could receive outstanding training while serving a diverse and underserved community in the Central Valley. The program’s close-knit, supportive environment was exactly what I was looking for in a residency program. I’m excited to grow as a physician in a program that aligns with both my personal and professional goals."
Vic Hsieh, DO
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Kaweah Health:
"I chose to come to Kaweah Health because of its location in the Central Valley of California, which offers a great balance between work and personal convenience. Being just about three hours away from my home in the South Bay, it allows me to stay closely connected to family and friends."
Brian Phamton, MD
Loma Linda University School of Medicine