Meet Our Residents

Meet Our Residents

To contact any of our residents, please email our program coordinator Ann Marie Kozlowski at kozlowa@ccf.org.

First Year Residents

Amala Alenchery, MD
St.John’s Medical College, India

Hi everyone, I am Amala! Moving away for the first time is a challenge, but I found a wonderful family who made me feel right at home at St John’s Medical College, India (from where I recently graduated). I chose the Cleveland Clinic because I felt I could find another home away from home here! The institution prides itself for the diversity it has to offer in terms of patient population and pathology, while fostering holistic development. Everyone here is very warm and welcoming and I am excited about what lies ahead for me! Outside of medicine, I am a passionate dancer and I enjoy exploring places, arts, trying out new cuisines and meeting new people. I also enjoy learning about different cultures and taking long walks.

Lina Alkhaled, MD
University of Damascus, Syria

My name is Lina Alkhaled. I was born and raised in Damascus-Syria and I earned my Medical Degree from Damascus University School of Medicine. I moved to Cleveland three years ago to finish my training in Pediatric Endocrinology. Despite being a Big-City girl, I have fallen in love with the city of Cleveland! So I’ve decided to stay in Cleveland for my residency training. More specifically, I was drawn to Cleveland Clinic Children’s because of the diversity of the program, the structure of the curriculum in addition to its international reputation! Outside medicine, I am an outdoorsy person! I enjoy hiking and jogging. I also enjoy reading as I am deeply touched by Khaled Husseini style and the great Jane Austen ever-living novels.

Kriti Bhayana, MD
Lady Hardinge Medical College, India

I’m Kriti. I went to Lady Hardinge Medical College in India for medical school. I always dreamt of being at Cleveland Clinic, and as they say, when you stick on, dreams do come true! This place offers immense scope for learning and at the same time, the support system to help you grow. The warm and friendly nature of everyone here made me feel like home the first time I met them on the interview day. I aspire to become a world-renowned child neurologist and strongly believe that Cleveland Clinic is the perfect platform to begin this journey. Cleveland is a beautiful place. I love to go to the lake or take a walk across downtown. In my free time, I love listening to music, debating and learning new skills.

Rita Elias, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan

I was born in Iraq and raised in Detroit. I went to Wayne State University to study biology and art, and then Michigan State for medical school. I chose Cleveland Clinic Children’s for its broad variety of pathology, exposure to unique medical cases, and for the genuine kindness of the residents and leadership. My husband and I are very outdoorsy and there are so many awesome trails in this area that we love to explore! We also eat a lot of ice cream and there are great options in Cleveland. I am really looking forward to learning and growing as a pediatrician at CCF!

Mohamed Elshazzly, DO
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, North Carolina

I was born and raised in New York City. I attended the American University in Cairo and Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. I wished to join a pediatric residency program that would foster my interests in clinical medicine and research with exposure to a diverse patient population. During my interview day at CCF, everyone I met was incredibly kind, professional, informative, and full of warmth. CCF felt like the perfect fit! In my free time, I enjoy exploring new restaurants, hiking, cooking, history, and catching up on shows on Netflix!

Bilasan Hammo, MD
University of Jordan, Jordan

I like to think of myself as a resident of the world. I was born in Iowa, moved to Nebraska, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and I have spent 10 years living in Amman, Jordan. I attended medical school at the University of Jordan. Living, studying and practicing medicine in Jordan has really opened my eyes on how doctors can truly have an impact on the lives of patients; not only on their physical health but mental health as well. I chose Pediatrics because children are genuine and so full of life. I chose Cleveland Clinic due to its diversity of patients, cases, people and the overall sense of “belonging” to something great. I enjoy baking and cooking, (you name a dish and I'll make it!) and I have a sense of adventure that most people don't expect!

Nicholas Marshall, MD
Northeast Ohio Medical University, Ohio

I studied Natural Sciences and Chemistry at the University of Akron and attended medical school at Northeast Ohio Medical University. I enjoyed rotating at many of the hospitals in northeast Ohio, but the Cleveland Clinic was a special place. While I was exposed to many common pediatric aliments, I also had the opportunity to see diseases that I have never heard of— or only read in textbooks. What surprised me most, however, was the people. The program’s attendings and residents challenged me and fostered my development as a medical student. There was an incredible amount of support and mentorship amongst the residents and attendings. I was thrilled to find the perfect balance in this program between “bread-and-butter pediatrics,” pathology, research, support, and mentorship… All of this in the backyard of where I grew up. Outside of residency, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, corgi puppy (Nigel), and exploring the neighborhoods of Cleveland. And of course, you can’t beat the Cleveland food scene!

Meagan McNicholas, DO
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio

I am originally from Youngstown, OH. I moved to Cleveland to attend college at John Carroll University and never left. Despite the snow and the rain, I love being here. I am a member of the first graduating class from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Cleveland Campus. I chose Cleveland Clinic after I had a great experience doing a sub internship. Everyone was so welcoming and supportive. I learned a ton in just the short month. CCF offers the opportunity for residents to become well rounded, seeing both fundamental pediatrics cases and extremely complex cases. In my free time, I enjoy exploring Cleveland’s restaurants and parks, watching sports, and reading.

Ariel Moore, DO
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio

I was born and raised in the Cleveland area. I went to Hampton University in Hampton, VA were I studied Biology. I then participated in a post baccalaureate program in the Philadelphia area. While in medical school I decided I wanted to stay close to home and work with children. I choose the Cleveland Clinic because of all the different learning opportunities. From the global health opportunities to the research opportunities with all of the subspecialties. During my Acting Internship I was able to bond with the other residents and really felt I was a part of their family. Everyone got along so well and I knew it was a family I wanted to be a part of. 

Inga Muser, MD
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland

I was born and raised in the Toronto area, and attended medical school in Dublin, Ireland before joining Cleveland Clinic for my pediatric residency. I chose the centre for it’s wide patient population, research opportunities, and of course the incredible staff. I’ve been conducting pediatric research at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto for some years now and hope to join the ranks of the many Cleveland Clinic researchers. In my spare time I like to bake, run, and I once captained a polo team (although I’m just a measly player now!)

Nhu-Hac Truong, DO
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia

I was born and raised in the Washington, DC area. I chose Cleveland Clinic for the diverse pathology and complexity, and the opportunity to work with a number of international patients. I love going on food adventures, traveling, and anything sci-fi/fantasy related. Having been an East Coast girl my entire life, I'm excited to see what the Midwest has to offer and can't wait to explore the bustling city of Cleveland!

Mary (Yi) Wang, MD
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland

I go by Yi, and I’m from a small town in Ontario. I started my undergrad at the University of Waterloo and finished it while studying medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. I chose Cleveland Clinic because I was impressed with the team atmosphere I saw while interviewing there. I was further impressed with the team's diversity and felt it would suit me as a Canadian IMG who studied in Ireland. I was also excited by the variety of cases residents get to see while at CCF and look forward to seeing rare and interesting conditions, alongside the bread and butter conditions of paediatrics. In my free time, I like playing hockey and other sports, watching movies and TV shows, and hanging out with friends and family over board games.

Emily Waskow, DO
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indiana

Hello! My name is Emily, and I am originally from Illinois. I completed my undergraduate education at Olivet Nazarene University, and I graduated medical school from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. I chose Cleveland Clinic Children’s for residency because of its complex pathology, collaborative working environment, and friendly seniors and faculty. Outside of medicine, I love hiking with my dog, trying new restaurants, and going to baseball games (Go Cubs!).

Second Year Residents

Mohga Behairy, DO
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Florida

I was born and raised in south Florida, went to undergrad at the University of Miami where I majored in Neuroscience, and then attended Nova Southeastern University college of osteopathic medicine. I chose Cleveland clinic because of a number of reasons. First off, the immense diversity — diversity of patient population and pathology, and diversity of residents and faculty, allowing for endless learning opportunities. Second off, I was very impressed on interview day when I felt an instant click with every single person I met. Everyone at CCF, from residents to faculty and staff, have an indescribable warmth. I was really looking for a close knit program with a supportive family-like environment for residency, and that’s exactly what I found at CCF. In my free time I like photography, exploring new restaurants, cooking, going on hikes, and watching movies.

Alexandra Bonner, MD
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Ohio

I'm Alex, and I am from the Cleveland area. I studied Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, attended medical school at Ohio State and came to Cleveland Clinic Children's for Child Neurology. I chose Cleveland Clinic because I knew I would see both 'bread-and-butter' cases as well as 'zebras', ultimately getting balanced medical training. I also love the community feel of the entire hospital - the nurses and residents know each other's names! I like to jog along the river taking in the views of downtown Cleveland, and making home-made ice cream and eating it all in one sitting. Life is about balance.

Brian Chen, MD
West Virginia University School of Medicine, West Virginia
 
I was born and raised in Morgantown, WV; studied chemistry and neuroscience at Princeton University and went to West Virginia University for medical school. I chose the Cleveland Clinic for the reputation and the complexity of patients that are drawn to the care we can provide here. Also, I love this city for the beach, music/art scene, and affordability. I'm always up for a wine & cheese tasting; I breakdance, do photography, surf, and ski for fun.

Aoife Corcoran, MD
University of Limerick, Ireland

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. I went to medical school in the University of Limerick, Ireland. I chose pediatrics in the Cleveland Clinic because of its world renowned reputation and family vibe I got from residents and staff when I did my elective here in 2016. Living in Cleveland is great even if sometimes it rains as much as it does in Ireland!

Jasmine Dillard, MD
Meharry Medical College, Tennessee

I grew up in Illinois and graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and Meharry Medical College. I chose Cleveland Clinic for residency after doing an acting internship in the PICU here. The A.I. gave me intense pediatrics experience to be prepared for residency. The clinic has a lot of pathology that most people say you'll only see in textbooks and I felt like it was a great fit for me. During rounds I was always included in the discussion and was able to add to and ask questions about the patients, pathology, management, etc. I was really given responsibility for my patients and loved the strong didactic program: small group lectures throughout the week, grand rounds once a week, multidisciplinary teaching rounds, and Friday afternoon lectures. I don’t have any ties to Cleveland or Ohio, but I grew up in the Midwest and had been in the south for both undergrad and medical school, so I felt it was time for a change of pace. Outside of the hospital, I love to explore the city and all of its restaurants, spending time with my family and friends and traveling.

Caitlin (Katie) Ensor, MD, MS
Marshall University School of Medicine, West Virginia

Growing up a Jersey girl, in the shadows of New York City, Katie has taken advantage of the Big Apple’s many opportunities at various points in her life. She had a brief stint as an actress and was a member of SAG and AFTRA, soloed as an Irish dancer at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall, and later worked as a Quality Improvement Project Manager at NYU Langone Medical Center. While NYC has given her a lot, she will always have a special place in her heart for the city that only acknowledges 25 letters in the alphabet, Boston. It was here she obtained her master’s degree at Tufts University Medical School and first worked in quality improvement. A regular rolling stone, Katie has also spent time in the wild and wonderful West Virginia during medical school and is now proud to be a resident of the great state of Ohio and the CLE! A former trauma patient, Katie knows firsthand the importance of humanism in addition to excellence in medicine. Putting the Clinic’s Epic reputation (pun intended) and her passion for improvement aside, it was the approachable nature and genuine warmth of everyone she met at CCF that sealed the deal. When she isn’t laughing at her own jokes, taking the long way to medical school, or living her dream as a CCF resident, Katie likes to play her bedazzled ukuleles, create song parodies, and cuddle her kitten, Lieutenant Purr, as he struggles to break free.

Sarah Leluga, DO
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Illinois

I’m originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, which is outside of Detroit. I stayed close for college at Michigan State University (go green!) and then headed to medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of residency, I love to spend time outdoors being active — anything from running with my two dogs, to SUPping and snowboarding — but I also am a total bookworm. I also am really enjoying working my way through the foodie and craft beer scene in Cleveland with my husband!

Michael Lin, MD
Columbia University, New York

I was raised in Omaha, NE. I grew up playing violin and basketball, and I am still very active in sports and music. I signed up for two gyms to run on different courts, and I am planning to learn the cello. I am looking forward to all that Cleveland has to offer from going to the Orchestra and sports games to exploring nature around the city. Some areas in pediatrics that have piqued my interest so far are genetics, heme/onc and PICU, but I am eager to learn more and take my time to find the right fit.

Pia Maalouf, MD
LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanon

March 16 2018. A date I will never forget. The date I found out I matched in Cleveland Clinic. I feel sincerely grateful for the opportunity the pediatric department at CCF has given me. As an IMG from Lebanon, I am excited to explore all my options here, to learn from an amazing team and to grow in such a diverse and rich environment. My favorite thing to do is dance and I am looking forward to sharing this passion with my colleagues.

Jamie Pruitt, DO
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia

Hello, my name is Jamie. I’m from Buffalo NY and went to school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. I choose Cleveland Clinic Children’s because when I did an acting internship here I felt challenged every day to learn in an environment where I felt supported and a part of the team. The residents are knowledgeable and made me feel empowered to make decisions and take ownership for the care of my patients. I am interested in pediatric Cardiology because I love physiology and I like the mix of acute care vs long term translational care I get to have with my patients. When I am not at work I love to explore Cleveland’s outdoors with my boyfriend and dogs and eat at all the amazing restaurants in the area!

Saneeha Shahid, MD
Aga Khan Medical College, Pakistan 

Hello future interns! 
After completing my medical degree at the Aga Khan University, I came to Cleveland all the way from Pakistan! And can I just say, I’m ecstatic that I did! Cleveland Clinic and its people have welcomed me and adopted me as one of their own. I have no doubt that it is the perfect environment for me to learn medicine and enjoy myself at the same time! I can’t wait for the rest of my years here to come!

Sabrina Tavella, DO
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, North Carolina

I grew up in Latrobe PA, graduated from Mercyhurst University in Erie PA, and headed south for medical school at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. I am completing my child neurology training and chose Cleveland Clinic because it had the training I wanted for both my years in pediatrics and in neurology. The faculty are both renowned clinical leaders and innovators in education. I felt at home at CCF and knew this program would allow me to achieve my career goals and had everything I was looking for in a city. In my free time I enjoy being a cat mom, running (Metroparks!), eating my way through the city, and spending time with family and friends.

Smitha Hosahalli Vasanna, MD
Jagadguru Shree Shivarathreeshwara Medical College, India

I'm from the beautiful city of Mysore, India from where I also obtained a master’s degree in Pediatrics. My area of interest is Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. I was drawn to Cleveland Clinic for the diverse patient population and strong sub-specialty care and opportunities for tremendous clinical experience. It's indeed a great opportunity to learn from renowned mentors across the globe with such a wide breadth, here at Cleveland Clinic. I love to cook and practice yoga during free time.  

Third Year Residents

Mohamed Ashkar, MD
University of Aleppo, Syria

I am originally from Syria, after graduating from the University of Aleppo I came to Cleveland to apply for residency. Cleveland Clinic Children's is a wonderful diverse program, its wide variety of clinical cases across multiple specialties will help me get the needed experience to become a successful pediatrician. In my free time I like to go hiking, I also enjoy meeting new people and learning about their cultures as well as introducing mine to them.

Brendan Burke, DO
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan

I grew up in Metro Detroit, graduated from the University of Michigan, and attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. I chose Cleveland Clinic for the diverse patients and pathologies, as well as the supportive and distinguished faculty. In my free time, I’m enjoying all the food, baseball, and metro parks Cleveland has to offer.

Sara Ghannam, MD
Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Michigan

Born and raised in Michigan, I majored in Hispanic Studies at the University of Michigan and went to Central Michigan University for medical school. I was drawn to CCF for its international reputation and diversity of both patient populations and pathology. In addition, the faculty and staff were very welcoming and I felt a strong sense of community. Outside of medicine, I love to travel, learn about new cultures and bake. I've heard many great things about Cleveland and I'm looking forward to exploring its extensive restaurant scene, world renowned art district and beautiful Metroparks!

Sumeet Gill, DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pennsylvania

I am a second year Pediatrics Resident at CCF. I graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. I chose Cleveland Clinic Children’s for residency not only for its diverse patient population but also for the complexity of patients that is introduced very early on in our career, creating an infinite potential to learn. Outside of the hospital, I love to hike and explore nature. I am very excited about what Cleveland has to offer for next three years, inside and outside the hospital!

Nawras Habash, MD
Mu’Tah University, Jordan

I am Nawras Habash from Jordan. I chose Cleveland Clinic because I know it will provide me with an unrivaled educational opportunity in a loving and supportive atmosphere full of collegiality and respect.

Joshua Herber, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana

I graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and am interested in Pediatric Cardiology. I chose Cleveland Clinic for my Pediatrics training for its organized curriculum, extensive research opportunities, and outstanding staff. Outside of work, I enjoy running, cycling, anything outdoors and spending time with my wife.

Hamza Nasir, MD
Dow Medical College, Pakistan

Born and raised in Karachi (Pakistan), the fourth largest city in the world by population, and having spent a few years in Toronto, I have always been appreciative about cultural diversity large cities have to offer. When I came to Cleveland Clinic for an elective rotation, I saw how cultural diversity affects medical practice- with patients from all over the U.S., and physicians from all corners of the world. Every individual had a fascinating story to tell and a unique way of practicing medicine. And with the Clinic’s philosophy of global health and cultural inclusion, and a big spoonful of Midwest hospitality, there is no other place I would have wanted to go for my pediatric residency! The city itself has a beautiful Metro-parks system, with trails, lakes, streams and plenty of outdoorsy activities which is perfect for times when I just want to relax and have fun!

Nicole Rothfusz, DO
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio

I am originally from the Cleveland area and so excited to be back for residency! I chose Cleveland Clinic Children's because I did an acting internship and loved how much everyone is supportive and invests in resident learning and growth. It is a great place to learn the fundamentals of general pediatrics but also the intricacies of subspecialty care. And Cleveland has so much to offer! I enjoy watching musicals at Playhouse Square, hiking throughout the city-wide metroparks, and catching a game to cheer on our sports teams. I love the diversity of the city and the program!

Noah Schwartz, MD
Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and went to medical school at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a resident at Cleveland Clinic Children's! There is an immense amount of warmth and kindness from the other residents and faculty, and the atmosphere in the Clinic, and Cleveland in general, is very fostering and diverse. It's also great to be at an institution that offers experiences in every pediatric subspecialty with a strong focus on general pediatrics as well. I'm a huge music fan, I love singing, playing guitar, and discovering new artists to listen to and I'm humbled to live so close to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I'm a pretty big hockey fan too, but since there's no NHL team in Cleveland, I definitely need to step up my game and be an even more passionate Leafs fan.

Sampurna Shakya, MD
Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal

Cleveland is my second home away from my country Nepal, the land of Himalayas. I have been here for the past two years, and I absolutely love this city which has something to offer to everyone! I did my medical school at Manipal College of medical sciences in Nepal and in the pursuit of world class education, I chose Cleveland Clinic Children's for its track record of producing world class, competent and compassionate Pediatricians. From day one I felt connected to the staff, colleagues, mentors and the system. In my spare time, I love to take short drives to new places and watch different sports! I am a big soccer and basketball enthusiast. Cavs forever!

Jing Yi Sun, MD
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan

I grew up in Southeast Michigan and dreamed of becoming a doctor since high school. I earned a double major in Biology and East Asian Studies at Washington University in St. Louis and then completed my medical education at Michigan State University. Cleveland Clinic Children’s was a perfect fit for me because of its diverse patient population, endless learning opportunities, and incredible support system. My career interests include promoting patient advocacy and establishing quality longitudinal care for children. Outside of medicine, I enjoy being true to my foodie-self by exploring all of the wonderful restaurants in Cleveland.

Emine Tunc, MD
Hacettepe Medical School, Turkey

I grew up in Turkey and graduated Hacettepe Medical School, Turkey. I am married, mom to a 4 month-old, love watching her grow. Outside of medicine, I love gardening (in my patio), hunting for treasures in thrift stores and flying. I will have my own plane sometime in the future and will learn to fly (Don’t worry. Not the wrong career. I Love Peds!). I’ve chosen Cleveland Clinic Children’s because it felt like home starting from the rotation that I did in medical school. I did two years of research in Neuroscience here at the Clinic before my residency journey and will continue my career in Child Neurology.

Sanu Yadav, MD
Rajendra Medical College, India

I was born and raised in Nepal, the Land of Himalayas and completed my medical school in India at RIMS, Ranchi. I like to read literature and poetry, go on long walks, do amateur photography in my free time, and want to learn swimming this year (although I've always been afraid of water!). I chose Cleveland Clinic for its amazing academic environment and opportunities for holistic growth as a leader. I could feel that this program cares for its residents. Also, the seniors and attendings are superb, everybody here wants you to learn and grow, in every possible way!

Chief Residents

Dayne Bonzo, DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pennsylvania

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.

Megh Trivedi, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland

I was born and raised in Maryland, went up north to Boston to pursue a degree in Neuroscience, then came back to my home state for med school. My interests include peds neuro and critical care. Outside of medicine, I enjoy learning languages (fluent in 5 and counting), playing the Tabla (look it up), and anything Harry Potter related (proud Gryffindor here). I chose Cleveland Clinic for training in Pediatrics because of the strong sense of camaraderie, emphasis on resident-driven research, and plenty of snow during the winter!

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. QI project: “Improving Asthma Care through effective primary care co-ordination.” Shark Tank at the Ohio AAP Annual meeting. Columbus OH. 2017.

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