Meet Our Residents
To contact any of our residents, please email Ann Marie Kozlowski at kozlowa@ccf.org
First Year Residents
Elham Abushanab, MD
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology. I was born and raised in Jordan. I love CCF peds because it is a diverse training program and it offers any pediatrician-to-be the opportunity to pave their own individual pathway. I love to cook, hang out with friends, and read.
Dayne Bonzo, DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grew up in Las Vegas, NV, graduated from Weber State University as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and attended LECOM for medical school. I am married, have four kids and love to get outdoors camping, hiking and am always up for a good adventure. I chose Cleveland Clinic Children's for its well-organized curriculum, diverse pathologies and most importantly the welcoming seniors and attendings.
Madelyn Cohen, DO
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
I am currently interested pediatric gastroenterology. I choose Cleveland Clinic Pediatric residency after completing a sub-internship here. No matter how busy I was, I enjoyed coming to work each day. I felt pushed to learn but comfortable to ask questions. Most importantly, I simply felt liked I belonged in the program and fit in well with the other residents, that they would be more than just my colleagues, but also my family. When I am not busy being a resident I love to explore The Cleveland area Metroparks or beaches, try different types of restaurants and travel all over the world.
Caroline Conley, DO
DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN
I grew up in Knoxville, TN (Go Vols!) and attended Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school where I met my fiancé who is completing his Radiology residency here. Cleveland Clinic had been our dream since we first met and we were so excited to couples match here. When I'm not working I love exploring my new city and all the unique neighborhoods and restaurants it has to offer. I love football season, spending time with family, cooking, and traveling.
Dalal Elsori, MD
Kuwait University
I graduated from Kuwait University and chose to do residency at Cleveland Clinic Children's because of the diversity of the program. I am interested in Pediatric development and CCF has a great development and behavior clinic as well as an autism center. Cleveland is a great place to live, I love being outdoors and there's so much to do here if you enjoy being outside!
Elizabeth Hilow, MD
American University of the Caribbean
Elizabeth is a native Clevelander and excited to return home for residency. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a B.A. and Masters in Bioethics and completed medical school at American University of the Caribbean. Elizabeth was drawn to CCF Children's for training because of the wonderful opportunities to learn from patients with a variety of pathology in a collaborative environment. Her pediatric interests include complex care, family-centered medical decision making, and resource stewardship. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, traveling, and all things Cleveland (from sports games to new restaurants to Lake Erie and the Metroparks).
Deanna LaBianca, DO
Western Univ. of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, CA
I am an Ohio native interested in General Pediatrics. I chose Cleveland Clinic Children’s for residency because of the broad range of both rare and common illnesses I will learn to manage, as well as how to care for well children. I attended medical school in Oregon where I fell in love with exploring nature. I spend my time off enjoying the various Metroparks, and while on service I enjoy teaching medical students. I look forward to taking in some concerts at Blossom or the Orchestra, as well!
Travis Larsh, MD
Northeast Ohio Medical University
I'm originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and went to medical school in northeast Ohio. Outside of medicine, I like to hike, go to sporting events, and either enjoy a nice night out or in with friends. I chose CCF because of the location, the vast array of opportunities that are available, and because of the success of the graduates.
Archana Ramgopal, DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and am currently a PGY-1 Pediatrics resident at Cleveland Clinic Children's! Outside of medicine, I have a deep love for the performing arts (I love to sing and dance, sometimes at the same time but mostly separately), and all things fitness or hockey-related. I also really love to meet new people, and the Cleveland Clinic is such a diverse place that I meet new people from all over the world every day. It is a truly inspiring environment, and everyone really loves what they do, which is what really drew me to the program here!
Jason Sherman, DO
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
I consider myself to be a fun-loving, outgoing person who likes to joke around and tries not to take life too seriously. I immediately felt comfortable with the CCF residency program after seeing first hand how the residents all got along with and helped one another, and being from Cleveland was a big factor for me as well. Outside of medicine I love to travel, hang out with friends, and I'm a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.
Ahmad Suleiman, MD
Wayne State University
I was born and attended medical school a few hours north in Detroit. I am an eclectic person with various hobbies, I particularly enjoy reading history and literature, playing basketball, and travel. I am interested in public health and infectious diseases, and the far- reaching implications of public health policy and advocacy. While still a Detroit Pistons fan I chose to come to Cleveland Clinic because it is a well-established hospital with a highly regarded faculty in both general and subspecialty pediatrics, and many opportunities for mentorship. I've also found Cleveland to be an awesome, multi-cultural city with vibrant neighborhoods and a fancy downtown.
Julia Tanguay, DO
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Julia is an intern hailing from Denver, Colorado. She attended medical school at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is obviously an avid skier. She is interested in medical policy with the AMA and AAP, is fluent in Spanish, and plans on working abroad one day. She loves traveling all over the world, most recently going to Japan right before residency started.
Megh Trivedi, MD
University of Maryland
Megh is a native of Maryland and has a great passion for neuroscience, which led him to pursue a BA in Neuroscience from Boston University, and subsequently receive an MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His clinical interests include epilepsy, neuroplasticity, and language acquisition. Outside of medicine, Megh enjoys learning languages (fluent in 5 and counting), traveling to ancient archaeological sites, playing the Tabla, and reading ancient eastern historical novels. He chose Cleveland Clinic for training in pediatric neurology because of its strong pediatrics and neurology programs, emphasis on resident-driven research, great sense of camaraderie, and plenty of snow during the winter!
Second Year Residents
Aiman Altaqi, MD
International American University, Saint Lucia
I am a second-year resident and I chose Cleveland Clinic Children’s for the unique support system it provides with a breadth of specialists and a small group of residents which offers a personalized and tailored approach I needed to improve myself as a resident and an individual. Personally, I am interested in Global medicine. I play soccer in my free time and following sports in general.
Mary Ayers, MD
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Mary Ayers is a second-year resident from central Illinois and a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. When not working, Mary enjoys trying the new restaurants of Cleveland, catching Indians or Cavaliers games (while still being faithful to the Cubs and Bulls), and finding the best running path within the vast Cleveland Metropark system.
Edward Beatty, DO
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
I was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, before leaving to earn my bachelor's degree at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Upon graduating from USMA, I was commissioned as an officer into the Army, where I served for five years as an Airborne Ranger. I then enrolled at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, where I earned my medical degree. I am thrilled that my pediatric residency afforded me the opportunity to come back to Believeland in time to see the Cavs win the championship.
Antonio Belda, MD
St. George’s University
Easy-going and open-minded; a firm believer in laughter as the best medicine. Outside of medicine, I try to keep active to compensate for poor food choices during residency. I love music; hearing it live and playing guitar myself. I chose CCF Peds because of the commitment they have to producing thorough and compassionate physicians, the approachability of the faculty, and the camaraderie between the residents.
Sarah Davidson, MD
St. George’s University
I'm very excited to be doing my residency at CCF. I am from Vermont so the Cleveland winters are not so bad! My interests include general pediatric medicine and promoting literacy in the pediatric population. In my spare time, I enjoy anything outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Stephannie Davies, MD
St. George’s University
I was born and raised in Quebec, Canada eh? and studied in 3 countries before earning my medical degree. I chose to come to Cleveland Clinic because of the unique patient population and complexity of each case. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling and anything related to food!
Vedant Gupta, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vedant Gupta is currently a second-year resident from Georgia, the heart of the south, who survived his first winter in Cleveland. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-GA campus. In his spare time, he enjoys running within the numerous Metroparks all around the city, attending music festivals and concerts, watching the latest superhero movies, and exploring the great city of Cleveland with his fiancé.
Zahra Hudda, MD
St. George’s University
My name is Zahra and I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada where my desire to be a Pediatrician was embedded at an early age. As a medical student, I knew I wanted a residency program that would provide me with the autonomy to gain the skills necessary to be a compassionate and competent pediatrician, grant me a diverse subspecialty exposure, be in an ideal geographical location, and most importantly be my family away from home. My dreams were fulfilled when I matched at CCF Children’s for residency! The mentorship and support I have obtained thus far have been invaluable and incredibly instrumental in sparking my desire to pursue a Fellowship.
Amy Porter, MD
Harvard Medical School
Amy is a third-generation Clevelander. She pursued an MD/PhD in Medical Anthropology at Harvard, working with HIV- and TB-infected labor migrants in South Africa. She returned to Cleveland for residency with her husband and daughter, where the family welcomed a second daughter during Amy's intern year. From first encounter, Amy was struck by Cleveland Clinic’s institutional commitment to patient and provider experience, quality and safety, and organizational improvement overall. Throughout her residency, Amy has been impressed by the Pediatrics Residency Program’s dedication to buttressing her as both a parent and a resident; her group of co-residents has been remarkable in their camaraderie and support.
Bijina Shrestha, MD
Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
With the background of having experience as a clinician in rural and remote parts of my country, Nepal, where basic health care has been shattered by an utter lack of economic instability and skilled health care providers. Few questions have always lingered in my conscience how can I improve myself as a clinician? How can I serve in the quest for Global health? My pursuit for answers for these questions landed me in Cleveland Clinic. I was awestruck by the high quality of health care and dedication amongst health care providers in Cleveland Clinic. I have always felt the encouragement and support from my mentor, seniors, and colleagues to nullify the cultural difference that I have as foreign Medical graduate. I am convinced that the enriching didactics, the premium faculty members, the positive vibes among co-workers will turn me into a competent clinician and nonetheless a better human being.
Sana Siddiqui, MD
St. George’s University
Sana Siddiqui was raised in Houston, Texas, is a graduate from Saint George's University School of Medicine, and is currently a second- year resident. Her main decision of choosing Cleveland Clinic was not only because of the warmth she felt from the faculty and residency class on her interview day, but the diverse patient population and disease pathology that is unique to the Clinic. In her spare time, she likes to write novels, explore the cities cuisine, and venture through the city of Cleveland arts and Metroparks with her fellow residents.
Jessica Smith, DO
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jessica was raised in Montana and attended Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, earning a B.S. in Cell biology and Neuroscience. During her free time, she enjoys running and spending time outdoors with her dogs. I was drawn to Cleveland Clinic Children’s Residency program by the approachability and collegiality of not only the residents but also the staff and faculty from the day of my interview forward. Not only is time working at the program amazing, but time off is enjoyable and can be spent exploring nearby metro parks, lake Erie, downtown, or catching a Cavs game!
Anthony Staples, DO
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
I am a second year resident at CCF. I went to medical school at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. My interests include pediatric neurology, neonatology and smoking prevention. I chose Cleveland Clinic because it offers varied exposure to both common and exceedingly rare conditions in a collegial atmosphere built for learning.
Madeleine Townsend, MD
St. George’s University
Madeleine Townsend is a second year resident at CCF Children's. She is from British Columbia, Canada and went to medical school at St. George's University. When not in the hospital, she enjoys playing soccer, enjoying Cleveland's outdoor activities including beaches and hiking trails, and going on brunch dates with her co-residents. The close-knit Pediatric community, as well as breadth of sub specialty opportunities available, are what attracted her to CCF for residency training.
Third Year Residents
Zeyad Abdulkader, MD
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
I'm Zeyad, a PGY-3 resident here at CCF Children's! I grew up in Qatar, went to medical school in Ireland and then crossed the pond to come here! Outside the hospital, I enjoy sports (soccer) and anything to do with Lake Erie!
Kelsey Bertrand, MD
University of Queensland, Australia
Kelsey is currently a third-year resident, who hails from the Great White North! (Toronto, Canada). She previously completed a Masters degree in pediatric brain tumor epigenetics (University of Toronto) and medical school (University of Queensland, Australia), and will be starting Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship next year at Texas Children's (Houston). In her spare time, she likes traveling with her husband, wine tasting and consuming ice cream.
Niyati Bondale, MD
Wright State University
I'm originally from Los Angeles. I received my undergraduate degree from UCLA and then moved out to Ohio where I attended Medical School at Wright State University. During medical school, I did a few away rotations one of which was at CCF Children's. What I appreciate about CCF is having a smaller, cohesive, well-spirited resident class along with close interactions with faculty who know me well and are invested in both my education and future career aspirations. In my spare time, I love traveling, exploring Cleveland, and participating in various outdoor activities (hiking, biking, kayaking etc).
Aditi Dhir, MD
Lady Hardinge Medical College, India
I grew up in India following which my calling brought me to Cleveland Clinic Children's where not only did I get outstanding educational opportunities but also found colleagues and mentors I can call family. Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, dancing and babysitting/dog-sitting for my co-residents! An avid reader, a cup of coffee and a good book rejuvenates me. I love the outdoors and exploring Cleveland has been a lot of fun!
Kamalvir Gill, MD
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Kami Gill is a third-year pediatrics resident. She has enjoyed much of what Cleveland has to offer during her time here. Such as, the great food scene, outdoor concerts at Blossom, leisure time on the lake, the blistering winters, and a championship parade-yes, a championship parade in Cleveland! She is originally from California and is headed to warm waters again with a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Miami Children's.
Chetan Mandelia, MD
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Chetan received his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India and chose Cleveland Clinic Children's for residency to learn to care for medically complex patients. He has experience in both basic science and clinical research and has several presentations and publications to his credit. He is the founding member and ex-Vice President of Indian Medical Student's Association and is the program delegate for American Academy of Pediatrics. He is an outdoor enthusiast and paddles for the Cleveland Clinic dragon boating team - Dragon Warriors!
Dipika Menon, MD
M.S. Ramiah Medical College, India
"Having completed my medical school in India, I was looking for a new wholesome experience and that is exactly what Cleveland Clinic Children's has provided me with. It is the residents and the supportive staff that drew me to this program and after completing over 2 years of training, I am confident that at the end of residency, I will be well equipped to begin my fellowship in pediatric cardiology. My area of interest lies in heart failure and transplant and when I am not thinking of baby hearts, I enjoy traveling, dance, board games and painting".
Jesse Mortimore, DO
Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine
I am a 3rd-year resident, currently pursuing a fulfilling career as a general outpatient pediatrician. Originally, I'm from Kalamazoo, Michigan and went to medical school at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. I am a family man, husband, and father. My wife, Criscelda, and I look forward to celebrating our 14th marriage anniversary this year! We have 2 kids: Lulu, 4 years old; and Ambrose, 20 months old. Spending time with family and friends keeps me energized and balanced. The Cleveland Clinic Pediatrics residency is a very family friendly program and continues to show outstanding support and commitment to the residents and their families.
Edouard Sayad, MD
LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury, Lebanon
Edouard completed his medical school education in Beirut, Lebanon. He has a wide interest in Pediatrics, and specifically in lung diseases. He will pursue a fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology. “Training at CCF Children’s offers you a great combination of general pediatrics and subspecialty exposure”.
Senthuran Vijayarajah, MD
St. George’s University
I'm a third-year resident who is also from the great white north (Toronto, Canada). I like to reread Harry Potter books too often, try different hiking trails and all that the Metro Parks system around Cleveland offers. Recently, I was able to travel to Peru and provide pediatric medical care to underserved children. I chose this program because of the patient experience, strong didactic curriculum, and the strong program support for my career goals.
Yamini Yamini, MD
Katurba Medical College, Mangolore
Yamini received her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India. She completed her internship at UTMB, Galveston and then moved to Cleveland Clinic Children’s to be closer to her fiance. She has been involved in research since medical school and earned a research grant from the Indian Council of Medical Research. She loves outdoor activities like biking, kayaking, and dragon boating.
Ei Ye Mon, MD
Medical College of Georgia
Hi! My name is Ei. I'm one of the third year residents. I am from Atlanta GA but grew up in a variety of places around the world. Given this fact, I love traveling, diversity and different cultures. That was what drew me to Cleveland Clinic. We are a small program with such a diverse and interesting group of residents from all over, yet with a definite sense of community that is hard to find anywhere else. I hope to move back down South with a big porch, pooches, and babies! I love cooking, event planning, and DIY. My interests in medicine include outpatient asthma care and community involvement. We hope you join our big extended family!
Former Resident Testimonials
“I cannot say enough about Cleveland Clinic. I am very proud to have trained there. I feel that my pediatric portion was a perfect blend of primary and tertiary care that prepped me well for specialty pediatrics without missing out on the "bread & butter" issues. Peds GI fellowship was a superb experience. I was comfortable picking up my new practice from, literally, day 1."
"Cleveland Clinic was never short on great mentors, dedicated professionals and teachers. Besides my training, I walked out of Cleveland Clinic with a clear understanding of what sets a high standard for medical care, service, and education. For all of that, I am grateful.”
“My training has prepared me well to work in both a tertiary care center and community private practice. I had an excellent inpatient experience with a very broad exposure to both very common and more complex medical diagnosis. Teaching staff are top notch, personable, knowledgeable and approachable.”
Presentations & Publications
Poster Presentations:
Abdulkader ZM, Stanjord S, Nahra A, Worley S, Rome E. Predictors of Transaminitis in Patients with Nutritional Insufficiency. Presented at: Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), 2016; Washington, DC.
Abdulkader, ZM, Flank S, Worley S, Peterson J, Saker F. Are Certain Infants More Susceptible to Necrotizing Enterocolitis After Blood Transfusions? Presented at: Pediatric Academic Society, 2016; Baltimore, MD.
Abdulkader ZM, Shah V, Bhesania N, AlKhouri N. Prevalence of Extrahepatic Complications of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children. Presented at: Digestive Disease Week, 2015; Washington, DC.
Dhir, A., Flagg, A., Hanna, R. Incidence and Risk factors for Central Nervous System relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with acute leukemia. Presented at BMT Tandem Meetings, 2016; Honolulu, Hawaii.
M.Medina, E.Ye Mon, C.Cairns, S.Worley. Cleveland Clinic Annual Quality Event Poster Session. 2015.
El-Assaad, I, Al-Kindi GS, Oliveira GH, Boyle GJ, Aziz PF. "Sudden cardiac death in pediatric patients awaiting heart transplantation: implantable cardioverter defibrillators provide no survival benefit." Presented at ISHLT annual scientific meeting, 2015; Nice, France.
El-Assaad I, Al-Kindi SG, Oliveira GH, Wilkoff BL, Boyle GJ, Aziz PF. "Pacemaker implantation in pediatric heart transplant recipients is predicted by biatrial anastomosis and donor age but does not affect survival." Moderated Poster Presentation at ACC annual scientific meeting, San Diego, 2015.
Lina Patel, Kimberly Giuliano, Michelle Medina. Standardized Well Child Care Templates To Improve Risk Factor Screening in Accordance with Bright Future Guidelines. Presented at the 2015 PAS Meeting, San Diego.
Mandelia C. (2015). Liver Disease in Type 1 Diabetes: Are we looking hard enough? Poster presented at: NASPGHAN 2015; Washington DC, DC.
Mandelia C. (2015). Intractable hypernatremia and metabolic acidosis in a neonate- a diagnostic challenge Poster presented at: NASPGHAN 2015; Washington DC, DC.
Marwan Bakhach, Vaishal Shash, Natalie Bhesania, Sara Lappe, Naim Alkhouri. Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) - An efficacious approach to weight loss in severely obese adolescents. Presented at: 2015 PAS Meeting, San Diego.
Michal Bahar, Tanya Tekautz, Uwe Kordes, Johannes Wolff. Radiation Therapy for Choroid Plexus Carcinoma Patients With Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: Advantageous Or Detrimental? Presented at the 2015 PAS Meeting, San Diego.
Simone Jhaveri, Vaishal Shah, Partha Saha, Sara Lappe, Natalie Bhesania, Naim Alkhouri. Lipoprotein(a) and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Children and Adolescents: Experience from a Tertiary Pediatric Obesity Program. Presented at the 2015 PAS Meeting, San Diego.
Sayad E, Dossul A, Cardenas S. Drug-induced Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing pneumonia (BOOP) in a pediatric patient. Presented at the American Thoracic Society 2016, San Francisco.
Shah V, Sayad E, Lappe S, Ibrahim S, AlKhouri N. Cardiovascular risk factors in obese children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Yamini. Effects of Occupational Tobacco Exposure on Foetal Growth, among Beedi Rollers in Coastal Karnataka. Poster to be presented at: American Academy of Pediatrics- National Conference and Exhibition, 2016, San Francisco, CA.
Publications:
Akhtar S, Patel L, Bakhach M, Haider A, Gonzalez-Martinez J, Rogers D, Tsillianidis L, Raissouni N, Schweiger M. Fifteen-year-old female with delayed progression of puberty and visual disturbances. Clinc Pediatr 2016; 55 (7): 664-7
Bakhach M, Shah V, Harwood T, Lappe S, Bhesania N, Mansoor S, Alkhouri N. The protein-Sparing Modified Fast Diet: An effective and safe approach to induce rapid weight loss in severely obese adolescents. Glob Pediatr Health 2016: 22: doi: 10.1177/2333794X15623245
Baskar S, Aziz PF. Genotype-phenotype correlation in long QT syndrome. Glob Cardiol Sci Pract 2015; 2:26
Baskar S, George PL, Eghtesad B, Radhakrishnan K, Hupertz V, Aziz PF, Alkhouri N. Cardiovascular risk factors and cardiac disorders in long-term survivors of pediatric liver transplantation. Pediatr Transplant 2015; 19(1); 48-55
Baskar S, Ackerman MJ, Clements D, Mayuga KA, Aziz PF. Compound heterozygous mutations in the SCN5A-encoded Nav1.5 cardiac sodium channel resulting in atrial standstill and His-Purkinje system disease. J Pediatr 2014; 165(5);1050-2
Bhesania, Natalie; Anani, Anthony; Ochs, Heidi; Okwu, Vera; Magnuson, David; Kay, Marsha. Vomiting in A 2 Year Old With A "Twist"- Undiagnosed Gastric Volvulus. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 2016; doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000000794
Dhir, A., Tekautz, T., Recinos, V., Murphy, E., Prayson, R., Ruggieri, P., Wolff, J. Lumbar spinal atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2015; 22(12): 1988-1989.
El-Assaad I, Al-Kindi SG, Abraham J, Sanatani S, Bradley DJ, Halsey C, Law IH, Balaji S, Shetty I, Aziz PF. Use of dofetilide in adult patients with atrial arrhythmias and congenital heart disease: A PACES collaborative study. Heart Rhythm 2016; doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2016.07.016
El-Assaad I, Al-Kindi SG, Oliveira GH, Boyle GJ, Aziz PF. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and wait-list outcomes in pediatric patients awaiting heart transplantation. Heart Rhythm 2015; 12(12): 2443-8
El-Assaad I, Al-Kindi SG, Oliveira GH, Houghtaling P, Wilkoff BL, Boyle GJ, Aziz PF. Pacemaker implantation in pediatric heart transplant recipients: Predictors, outcomes, and impact on survival. Heart Rhythm 2015; 12(8);1776-81
El-Assaad I, Aziz P. Sports Participation in Long QT syndrome: It is Time for the Dialogue..
Nagaraju L, Menon D, Aziz PF. Use of 3D Electroanatomical Navigation (CARTO-3) to Minimize or Eliminate Fluoroscopy Use in the Ablation of Pediatric Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2016; 39(6); 574-80
Mandelia C, Collyer E, Alkhouri N, et al. Plasma Cytokeratin-18 Level as a Novel Biomarker for Liver Fibrosis in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2016; 63(2):181-187
Mandelia C, Bakhach M, Alkhouri N, et al. Liver disease in children with type 1 diabetes: are we looking hardenough?. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2015; 61(S2): S63
Oral Presentations:
Bahar, M., Dhir, A., Tekautz,T., Wolff,J.. (2015). Intercontinental Multidisciplinary Data Collection and Treatment Optimization Study for Patients with Choroid Plexus Tumors. Oral Presentation presented at: 20th Annual Society of Neuro-oncology Annual Scientific Meeting, November 2015; San Antonio, TX.
El-Assaad I, Al-Kindi S, Mcnally B, Aziz P. Patient and neighborhood level characteristics as predictors of survival in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Oral Presentation at Heart Rhythm annual scientific meeting, 2015.
El-Assaad I, Al-Kindi SG, Abraham J, Sanatani S, Bradley DJ, Halsey C, Law IH, Balaji S, Shetty I, Aziz PF. Use of dofetilide in adult patients with atrial arrhythmias and congenital heart disease: A PACES collaborative study. Oral presentation at Heart Rhythm annual scientific meeting, 2016
Ei Ye mon will be participating in this year's Shark Tank at the Ohio AAP annual meeting with her QI project: “Improving Asthma Care through effective primary care co-ordination.”
Wasim Khasawneh, Jessica Barry, Raidour Ahmed, Sarah Worley, Firas Saker, Jalal Abu-Shaweesh. Compared With CPAP, the Use of Non Invasive Ventilation Post-Extubation in ELBW Infants Is Associated With Increased Incidence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Presented at the 2015 PAS Meeting, San Diego.
Mandelia C. (2015). Provider focused interventions to improve HPV vaccination rates among adolescents Oral Presentation presented at: Ohio AAP; Dublin, OH.
Mandelia C. (2016). Otorhinolaryngological Manifestations among HIV Positive Children in Coastal Karnataka. Oral Presentation to be presented at: AAP National Conference; San Francisco, CA.
Awards/Grants:
Zahra Hudda: PAS Nephrology Grant 2016
Senthuran Vijayarajah: 2016 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Iqbal El-Assaad: 2015 Lower Clinical Award – Honorable Mention & Cardiology 2016 Outstanding Investigator Award
Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Training Program Alumni
2016
| Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resident | Graduate Year | Fellowship or Practice |
| Sara Akhtar, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA |
| Mica Bahar, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Urgent Care, Akron Hospital |
| Marwan Bakhach, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, CA |
| Jessica Barry, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, CCF |
| True Beck Hooper, MD | 2016 | General Pediatrician, CCF Twinsburg |
| Natalie Bhesania, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, CCF |
| Amena Dossul, MD | 2016 | General Pediatrician in Texas |
| Iqbal El-Assaad, MD | 2016 | Chief Resident, Cleveland Clinic Children's |
| Simone Jhaveri, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center/Einstein, NY |
| Desiree Levyim, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Neurology in California |
| Heidi Ochs, DO | 2016 | Chief Resident, Cleveland Clinic Children's |
| Aman Wadhwa, MD | 2016 | Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship, University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham |
2015
| Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resident | Graduate Year | Fellowship or Practice |
| Raidour Ahmed, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Hospitalist, Cleveland Clinic Children’s |
| Rukshana Ahmed, MD | 2015 | General Pediatric at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio |
| Shankar Baskar, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s |
| Melissa Domis, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at CHOP |
| Noha Eltawil, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Gastroenterology/Nutrition Fellowship |
| Catherine Heith, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Intensivist Fellowship at University of Minnesota |
| Shrinidi Mani, MD | 2015 | General Pediatrician in New Jersey |
| Sana Mansoor, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at duPont Children’s, PA |
| Lauren Mientkiewicz, DO | 2015 | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Akron Children’s Hospital |
| Lina Patel, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Hospitalist Fellowship in Los Angeles, CA |
| Vaishal Shah, MD | 2015 | Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic |
| Nandita Sharma, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Hershey Medical Center |
| Susan Tucker, MD | 2015 | Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at University of Chicago |
2014
| Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resident | Graduate Year | Fellowship or Practice |
| Ana Catalina Arce Clachar, MD | 2014 | Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at Cincinnati Children's |
| Areeba Basit, MD | 2014 | Pediatric Neurology at Seattle, Washington |
| Heather Daniels, DO | 2014 | Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellow, CCF |
| Geetha Gopalakrishnan, MD | 2013 | General Pediatrician |
| Lileth Mondok, MD | 2014 | Pediatric Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Children's |
| Asif Padiyath, MD | 2014 | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship in Arkansas |
| Fouseena Pazheri, MD | 2014 | Allergy Fellow at CCF |
| Benjamin Reed, MD | 2014 | Neonatology Fellowship at Cincinnati Children's |
| Nina Shojayi, MD | 2014 | Pediatric Hospitalist, Cleveland Clinic Children's |
| Heidi Szugye, DO | 2014 | Pediatric Hospitalist, Cleveland Clinic Children's |
| Roopa Thakur, MD | 2014 | General Pediatrician, Cleveland Clinic |
| Qamar Zaman, MD | 2014 | General Pediatrician |
2013
| Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resident | Graduate Year | Fellowship or Practice |
| Anthony Anani, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Gastroenterology in Texas |
| Amrit Bhardwaj, MD | 2013 | Completing Pediatric Residency in PA |
| Meghan Drayton Jackson, DO | 2013 | Pediatric Hem Onc Fellowship in Columbus, Ohio |
| Afshan Jabeen, MD | 2013 | General Pediatrician in Indianapolis |
| M. Nasser Kabbany, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Gasroenterology Fellowship, CCF |
| Matthew Lisi, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship in Georgia |
| Jeffrey Moore, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship in Columbus, Ohio |
| Charina Reyes, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Behavioral Development in Seattle, WA |
| Ibrahim Sammour, MD | 2013 | Neonatologist, Cleveland Clinic Children's |
| G. Nicole Sinclair, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Intensivist Fellowship in Detroit, MI |
| Jeein Yoon, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Psychology Fellowship in Philadelphia |
| Angela Zamarripa, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship in Detroit, MI |
| Arnaldo Zayas-Santiago, MD | 2013 | Pediatric Hospitalist at Cleveland Clinic Children's |
2012
| Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resident | Graduate Year | Fellowship or Practice |
| Sophia Ali, MD | 2012 | Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Children's |
| Danielle Bellotti, MD | 2012 | General Pediatrician in Seattle, WA |
| Arielle Bokisa, MD | 2012 | Neonatologist in Columbus, OH |
| Karine Guerrier, DO | 2012 | Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship, Cincinnati Children's Hospital |
| Wasim Khasawneh, MD | 2012 | Neonatologist in Jordan |
| Jamie Kistler, MD | 2012 | Neonatologist at Akron Children's Hospital |
| Zachary Leibson, MD | 2012 | General Pediatrics |
| Stephen Mac, MD | 2012 | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship in South Carolina |
| Vera Okwu, MD | 2012 | Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Texas |
| Marc Ricks, MD | 2012 | Pediatrician in North Dakota |
| Helen Tewelde, MD | 2012 | General Pediatrician at Community Health Center in Chicago |
| Stefanie Thomas, MD | 2012 | Pediatric Hematology/Oncologist in Los Angeles, CA |
| Carla Torres-Zegarra, MD | 2012 | Pediatric Dermatology Resident in Denver, CO |
