Meet the Fellows

Nazir Ahmed, M.D.

Medical School: Pondicherry University - Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, India
Previous Training: Rutgers University/St. Peter’s University Hospital, Internal Medicine Residency
Hobbies/Interests: I love to travel- fascinated by new landscapes and wildlife. I also enjoy cooking, board games with friends and family. I play squash, table-tennis and enjoy cycling
What I like about the program: Diversity of patients and GI diseases. Exposure to a variety of procedures early on in training. Friendly attendings who maintain a good balance of autonomy and supervision for the fellows.
Graduation Year: 2025

Shawn Philip, D.O.

Undergraduate: SUNY College at Old Westbury
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: -Preliminary medicine Internship- Flushing Hospital Medical Center -Internal Medicine Residency- Albany Medical Center 
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, playing drums, cooking, and trying different restaurants. 
What I like about the program: The program offers a wide variety of pathology and many teaching opportunities in North Jersey. It is also a small close knit program that allows for an environment to develop great friendships.
Graduation Year: 2025

Davood Karimi Hosseini, M.D.

Undergraduate/Medical School: Mashhad Azad University
Previous Training: Hackensack University Medical Center, Internal Medicine residency program
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, writing and drawing cartoons
What I like about the program: Clinical exposure, and stellar reputation for patient care. Friendly working and training environment.
Graduation Year: 2026

Colin Westman, D.O.

Undergraduate: North Central College, Naperville, IL
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital (2019-2022) - Hepatology Fellowship (2022-2023)
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Golf, Pickleball, Travel, Chess, Photography
What I like about the program: Everyone is patient, friendly, and knowledgeable, which fosters a great learning environment!
Graduation Year: 2026

Chinmay Trivedi, MBBS

Undergraduate: A-one High School, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Medical School: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, India
Previous Training: Internal Medicine Residency at Hackensack Meridian Health - Palisades Medical Center, Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Hackensack Meridian Health - Palisades Medical Center
Hobbies/Interests: Chess, Learning new languages, Cooking, Music, Movies, Mobile Games, Travel, Spending quality time with friends and family
What I like about the program: Exposure to a wide array of Gastrointestinal pathologies from a community and a university hospital perspective for a holistic GI training experience. - An opportunity to learn alongside an amazing team of experienced Gastroenterologists who provide the right amount of autonomy and supervision for continual growth. - A family atmosphere amongst co-fellows and faculty which foster an excellent work environment and create long lasting relationships. - Working closely with residents from various specialties and medical students which sharpen teaching and communication skills.
Graduation Year: 2027

Katherine Panagos, M.D.

Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Previous Training: University of Maryland Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency
Hobbies/Interests: Drinking iced coffee, working out at orange theory fitness, trying new restaurants in Hoboken and NYC, and reading
What I like about the program: My attendings and co-fellows are very friendly and supportive. The volume and GI pathology we see here allows for great teaching and training for fellowship
Graduation Year: 2027