Thank you for wanting to get to know us better! We asked our residents to share some of their interests so you can learn a bit more about us. Here are some of their responses below!
PGY-4
(Class of 2026)
Alicia Cuber, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Outside of work I love hanging out with my dog, traveling, hiking, and going to the beach!
Professional Interests: Only time will tell.
Yaping Ju, MB, PhD
Medical School: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Rubbing my cat's belly and giving her head scratch, gardening, hiking, biking, LEGO and Korean food.
Professional Interests: Undecided
Vidyadhari Karne, MBBS
Medical School: Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Embracing the captivating art of Bharatanatyam. Painting, just love colors! Can make the best homemade spice blends! Chase adventure.
Professional Interests: Pediatric pathology it is!
Masis Parunyan, MD
Medical School: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Enjoy nature (hikes, kayaking), playing board games with family, and playing Classical/Baroque music. Recently joined a community orchestra (upright bass).
Professional Interests: Hematopathology, Undergraduate/Graduate Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Digital Pathology and Informatics.
Stephen Phan, MD
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
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Devon Pino, MD
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
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PGY-3
(Class of 2027)
Joshua Greenwald, MD
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Former Navy Graduate Medical Officer, Movies
Professional Interests: Pediatric Pathology, Neuropathology
Joel Hernandez, MD
Medical School: University of California Davis School of Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: I love eating tacos, running, stretching and hitting up the gym!
Professional Interests: Undecided but leaning towards Clinical Pathology.
Istem Kose, MD*
Medical School: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: - Hobbies and Interests: Running, yoga, strength workouts! - Favorite LA spot: Anywhere with the beach! - Fun fact: I love singing and look for people to sing together 🙂
Professional Interests: - Breast and Gynecologic Pathology Fellowships - Research related to Women's Health - Medical Education.
Travis Smith, DO, MPH*
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-California
Hobbies/Fun Facts: PC building, PC gaming, archery, bicycling, movies, volunteering. Worked as an EMT from 2016 as a pre-med until four days after graduating med school in 2023.
Professional Interests: Forensic pathology, medical education, informatics, public health
Kimberly Swafford, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Agatha Tesmer, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: I love traveling, hosting game nights with friends, and trying new hobbies.
Professional Interests: Currently, I am undecided but I am excited to learn more about everything pathology has to offer!
PGY-2
(Class of 2028)
Anchal Bhola, MD
Medical School: SBKS Medical Institute and Research Centre
Hobbies/Fun Facts: I love to travel the globe with my husband and daughter. Music is in my blood and Dance is my passion. Ask me anything about Bollywood. Fun fact: I starred as a lead actor in a short film on youtube. Would love to do that again.
Professional Interests: My interests lie in Surgical Pathology mainly dermatopathology and GI pathology.
Kevin Chen, MD
Medical School: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: I love tinkering with and building PCs, PC gaming, running/spinning, and watching true crime documentaries. I also enjoy playing the piano by ear!
Professional Interests: Cytopathology and GI Pathology
Andrea Edmeade, MD, MMS, MAT
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: From the Cayman Islands. Married with 3 cats. Love to travel, eat out, and play the clarinet! Fun fact: Used to teach high school.
Professional Interests: Currently undecided but mostly enjoy AP subspecialties.
Christopher Khatchadourian, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Cars and social events are my bread and butter. Dark Chocolate is my weakness.
Professional Interests: Forensic Pathology
Sofia Pardavé, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Hobbies/Interests: I love reading (historical fiction, magical realism and fantasy), going to concerts/music festivals, cooking/baking and watching anime/cartoons. Favorite foods: Mexican, Indian and Japanese food. Fun Fact: I’ve rewatched The Office more than 10x
Professional Interests: Medical education, cytopathology, hematopathology
Joseph Radakovitz, DO
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2020 (Roll Tarts!). Hobbies/Interests: Hot sauce enthusiast, sports fan, watching movies at the theater, baking bread and pizza, NYT Mini, traveling, board games, video games. Favorite Foods: Pizza, Ice Cream, Hoagies. Favorite Cell: The ones I can Identify. Favorite Movies: Cinema Paradiso, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Treasure Planet. Favorite Place in LA: Wherever my wife and my pug are. Favorite sports teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, and Flyers. Penn State and USC college football. I have a soft spot for Duke too. Fun Fact: I have 10 half siblings (and counting) I’ve discovered over the last 8 years!
Professional Interests: Open to suggestions and easily persuaded
PGY-1
(Class of 2029)
Kelsey Bass, MD
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Hobbies/Fun Facts: I am a former chemist. I enjoy mystery novels and I am a Pallas' cat enthusiast.
Professional Interests: Forensic pathology
Katayoun (Katy) Davari, MD
Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Hobbies: Pilates and hiking. Favorite Cells: Hair cells because without them we would not be able to enjoy music! Favorite colors: Pink and purple (Obviously!). Favorite LA thing: Finding restaurants with LA Skyline views or ocean views.
Professional Interests:Exploring different specialties at the moment
Nguyen Dinh, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Neha Khatti, MD
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Hobbies/Fun Facts: Solving puzzles, sudoku, hiking, cycling, reading, watching movies
Professional Interests: Undecided but leaning towards Hematopathology
Pierre Tran, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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John Derek Van Vessem, DO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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* 2025-'26 Co-Chief Residents