MEET
THE
TEAM
Class of 2023
Tyler Barbour, DO
Medical School:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I choose Geisinger:
The Geisinger difference drew me in. The welcoming environment made me want to be here.
Jesse Calestine, DO
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger:
Throughout my medical school career, I have always heard about the style of patient care at Geisinger. As a rotating student, I was welcomed into a community that supported the growth of knowledge, inquiry and dedication to patient care. I knew this was a place I could grow personally and professionally. I was happy to choose Geisinger as my top choice.
Madhuri Duggirala, DO
Medical School:
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I choose Geisinger:
Because of the friendly people and the wide scope of learning opportunities at the hospital.
Monica Dzwonkowski, DO
Medical School:
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger:
When I interviewed at Geisinger, I was immediately impressed by the presence of a high functioning tertiary care center in central Pennsylvania. I felt like the residents were genuine and honest about their experiences and seemed like friends rather than just colleagues.
Iaroslav Kondriuk, MD
Medical School:
American University of the Caribbean
Why I choose Geisinger:
I was looking for a safe, affordable and family friendly location without compromising on my Internal Medicine education and experience.
Deepa Kumarjiguda, DO
Medical School:
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger:
I chose Geisinger for its strong combination of academic excellence and its emphasis on family and community. I wanted a residency program that made me feel part of something bigger, and Geisinger has done that for me.
Maja Ostojic, DO
Medical School:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I choose Geisinger:
It is a perfect blend of academic medicine and strong education with a friendly, collaborative atmosphere 30 minutes from my hometown. My audition rotation only solidified the fact that Geisinger is a powerhouse of an institution where things are run smoothly, professionally, and innovatively.
Sunny Parmar, MD
Medical School:
St. George's University
Why I chose Geisinger:
I wanted to practice in a distinguished tertiary medical center in a small-town setting.
Sonu Santhosh, DO
Medical School:
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I choose Geisinger:
After doing an audition rotation at Geisinger, I knew it would be my top choice for residency. The first thing I noticed when visiting GMC was that all the residents were extremely knowledgeable, reflective of the program's academic prowess. I knew the training I would receive at Geisinger would be bar-none.
Vandan Shah, MD
Medical School:
St. George's University
Why I chose Geisinger:
Because of the focus on education, future fellowship opportunities and friendly peers.
Nikko Tabliago, MD
Medical School:
St. George's University
Why I choose Geisinger:
The Clinician Educator Track is a unique experience that I had not seen offered in other programs.
Swati Vasireddy, MD
Medical School:
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger:
I knew I wanted to work in academic medicine and possibly sub-specialize, so training at a program with an affiliated medical school and numerous fellowships was a priority for me.
Shreya Vatsala, MD
Medical School:
St. George’s University
Why I choose Geisinger:
I was impressed by the genuine camaraderie amongst colleagues and the academic culture of Geisinger.
Allyson Weisel, DO
Medical School:
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger:
I loved that Geisinger placed such a huge emphasis on family, as that is something I value highly.
Kathie Wu, DO
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I choose Geisinger:
The warm and welcoming atmosphere in addition to the caliber of the teaching and research curriculum at Geisinger made me feel that this was a program with not only vast resources, but also a safe and educational environment in which I could learn and grow.
Robert Anderson, DO
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger:
Because of its commitment to excellence. The program focused intently on how to help residents achieve their full potential. During my time rotating at Geisinger, I became a patient myself during a brief admission to the hospital. I was able to see first-hand how this approach created caring, compassionate physicians.