Our Residents
PGY 3 Class
Mageda Al Areqi, M.D.
Taiz University Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Yemen
Fun Fact: I enjoy fashion and hosting friend gatherings.
Ayesha Ali, M.D.
Avicenna Medical College Pakistan
Fun Fact: I am into all things Sci-Fi.
Sebastian Casillas Berumen, M.D.
Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Tijuana Facultad de Medicina y Psicologia, Mexico
Fun Fact: Coffee enthusiast, amateur skier, science fiction and fantasy fan.
Alaa Irshad, M.D. - Chief Resident
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan
Fun Fact: I love skin care. Skin care is self-care.
Scott Jafarian Kerman, M.D.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking fusion food and taking Eurotrips.
Sadat Kasanga, M.D. - Chief Resident
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology School of Medical Sciences Ghana
Fun Fact: I am a huge anime fan and can talk about it for hours
Ahsan Salik, M.D. - Associate Chief Resident
Shifa College of Medicine, Pakistan
Fun Fact: I’m on a lifelong quest to find the best chai in the world—bonus points if it’s served in a chic, bougie setting.
Daniela Umana Cuellar, M.D.
Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado Escuela de Medicina, El Salvador
Fun Fact: At 16, I applied for a prestigious high school scholarship on a whim, never expecting to win, but ended up moving abroad alone for what became the most transformative experience of my life.
PGY 2 Class
Salih Akgun, M.D.
Salk Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tp Fakultesi, Turkey
Fun Fact: I directed and performed comedy skits in medical school.
Miteshkumar Garsondiya, M.D.
Tver State Medical University, Russian Federation
Fun Fact: I like to read historical books.
Tanvi Grover, M.D.
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New Delhi
Fun Fact: For me, dancing is a journey of the soul, where every beat is a step closer to bliss.
Fatima Mian, M.D.
Avicenna Medical College, Pakistan
Fun Fact: I was born here at Raritan Bay Medical Center.
Resham Mirza, M.D.
Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Pakistan
Fun Fact: I love to read. It’s hard for me to put a book down once I start it.
Sabeeha Mustafa, M.D.
Faisalabad Medical University, Pakistan
Fun Facts: I've learned to defy the laws of physics and can cram 30 hours into 24. Don't ask me how, it's a residency-mom thing.
Numair Rizwan, M.D.
Lekarska Fakulta UK v Hradci Kralove - Czechia
Fun Fact: I love to explore new restaurants and find good food.
Jocelyne Tatchou, M.D.
Universite Libre de Bruxelles Faculte de Medecine, Belgium
Fun Fact: I love discovering and experiencing new cultures.
PGY 1 Class
Humayoun Amini, M.D.
Shihezi University School of Medicine China
Fun Fact: I enjoy playing chess and won a championship title for my medical school in China.
Hifza Aslam, M.D.
Jinnah Medical & Dental College Pakistan
Fun Fact: I love collecting souvenirs from every place I visit—it's like bringing a little piece of the world back home with me!
Jesus Bautista Garzon, M.D.
Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela) Facultad de Medicina Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Fun Fact: Exploring new places always puts a smile on my face—it's my favorite way to stay energized and inspired.
Ahmed Demirci, M.D.
Yildirim Beyazit Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi Türkiye
Fun Fact: I enjoy gardening and developing new varieties of tomatoes by crossing my favorite types.
Allen Fox, M.D.
St. George's University School of Medicine Grenada
Fun Fact: I have an identical twin brother.
Nino Goguadze, M.D.
Tbilisi State Medical University Faculty of Medicine Georgia
Fun Fact: My first pet was a random parakeet who flew into our home and decided to live with us.
Abhishek Goyal, M.D.
Kasturba Medical College Manipal India
Fun Fact: I love racing , have been a fan of F1 since i was 9 and I still try to watch a race every weekend.
Syeda Safiya Hussaini, M.D.
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute India
Fun Fact: Travel, books, and cat cuddles—my vibe in a nutshell.
Kofi Opoku, M.D.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology School of Medical Sciences Ghana
Fun Fact: I enjoy collecting pens from all over the world and places that I visit.
Isamilka Sanchez Acosta, M.D.
Universidad Católica Tecnológica del Cibao (UCATECI) Escuela de Medicina Dominican Republic
Fun Fact: I know how to drive motorcycles and ride horses
Kameshwar Yadav, M.D.
Universal College of Medical Sciences Nepal
Fun Fact: Cooking is my hobby and I make a delicious chicken curry.
Kholood Ziada, M.D.
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine Egypt
Fun Fact: I love swimming and outdoor activities especially when doing them with my kids.
Residents Life
Raritan Bay Medical Center’s residents have all the advantages of urban, suburban, and country living. Ideally situated in Middlesex County, Raritan Bay Medical Center lies about 30 minutes from New York City and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Philadelphia, close to restaurants, art museums, and shopping. The surrounding area has nationally ranked school systems and hosts of other activities.
Within easy driving, train, and ferry distances, there are many things to do – by yourself, with your family or with your fellow residents…
- Attending professional sporting events in basketball, football, baseball, and hockey
- Being entertained by world famous stars in the state’s nearby Arts Center, on Broadway or at Madison Square Garden
- Participating in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports including hiking, kayaking, sailing or skiing
- Enjoying New Jersey’s famous shoreline with beautiful beaches