{"id":14084,"date":"2026-02-03T13:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/harbor-ucla-medical-center\/?page_id=14084"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:49:25","slug":"housestaff-administration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/harbor-ucla-medical-center\/gme\/pediatrics\/residency\/housestaff-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Housestaff & Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Current Housestaff<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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Chief Residents 2025-2026<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”14089″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]William (Liam) Beatty, MD<\/strong>
\nTulane University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> He\/Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong> Woodland Hills, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Reading, interior design and plants.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”14102″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Nancy Nguyen, DO<\/strong>
\nATSU School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Cerritos, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Badminton, Surfing, Cooking, Baking, Hiking.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English & Vietnamese[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”14106″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Vanessa Torres, MD<\/strong>
\nRoss University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:\u00a0<\/strong>Pico Rivera, CA
\nHobbies:\u00a0<\/strong>Any and all crafts! As well as watching reality TV, eating yummy food with friends, and I will never say no to a game night.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

PGY-3 Class of 2027<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14099″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Sheliza Aman, MD<\/strong>
\nSt. George\u2019s University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Memphis, TN
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Traveling, beaching, brunching.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English, Urdu, and Hindi[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14100″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Alexandra Ha, DO<\/strong>
\nWestern University of Health Sciences
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> San Diego, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Being active, reading, cooking\/baking, trying new coffee\/boba places.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English & Cantonese[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14101″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Arthur Hidalgo, MD<\/strong>
\nTulane University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> He\/Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong> New Orleans, LA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Surfing, Cornhole, Chilling on the beach, walking my dog anywhere and everywhere, Watching soccer and football.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14102″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Nancy Nguyen, DO<\/strong>
\nATSU School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
\nPronouns:<\/strong>\u00a0She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Cerritos, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0Badminton, Surfing, Cooking, Baking, Hiking.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong>\u00a0English & Vietnamese[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14103″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Kristina Phan, DO<\/strong>
\nATSU School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Anaheim, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Home d\u00e9cor and DIY projects.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English & Vietnamese[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14104″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Toni San Miguel, MD<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Baltimore, Maryland
\nHobbies: <\/strong>True crime docs, boba, and concerts!
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English & Tagalog
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14105″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Priyanka Thakur, MD<\/strong>
\nSt. George\u2019s University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Fremont, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Happy hour and watching sunsets.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English & Hindi[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14106″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Vanessa Torres, MD<\/strong>
\nRoss University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong>\u00a0She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:\u00a0<\/strong>Pico Rivera, CA
\nHobbies:\u00a0<\/strong>Any and all crafts! As well as watching reality TV, eating yummy food with friends, and I will never say no to a game night.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong>\u00a0English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14107″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Sophia Trinh, MD<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Queensland
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Boston, MA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Skateboarding, cleaning, listening to podcasts, travel.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15667″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Ami Yuen, MD<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Queensland Medical School
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:\u00a0<\/strong>Walnut Creek, CA
\nHobbies:\u00a0<\/strong>Crochet, pottery, and hanging out with my co-residents
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

PGY-2 Class of 2028<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14111″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Jeremy Ahearn, MD<\/strong>
\nCA Northstate University College of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> He\/Him\/His
\nHometown:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunnyvale, CA
\nHobbies:\u00a0<\/strong>I like music, movies, and board game
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14112″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Sogol Bhenam, MD<\/strong>
\nSt. George\u2019s University, School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Los Angeles, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Watch or play basketball (Go Lakers!), spend time with my dog Maloos or any dog, go to concerts, and travel.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14114″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Alexa Buitenhuys, MD<\/strong>
\nAmerican University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Orono, ME
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Go to the beach, explore new coffee shops, and enjoy hikes or walks.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14115″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Emily Ginn, MD<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Davis, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Paddleboarding, baking, and doing Pilates or cycling.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14116″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Joyce Hsiou, MD<\/strong>
\nWestern University of Health Sciences
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Irvine, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Watch TV or movies, play board games, or spend time at the beach.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14117″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Curtis Mar, DO<\/strong>
\nBurrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
\nPronouns:<\/strong> He\/Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong> Granite Bay, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Surfing, golfing, and skating with my pups.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14118″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Jacqueline Ochoa, MD<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Texas- Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> McAllen, TX
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Going to the beach, traveling, and watching movies\/
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14119″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Rayshma Sharoff, MD,<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Queensland School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Columbus, OH
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Travel, play tennis, and draw.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14120″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Mason Silva, MD<\/strong>
\nRoss University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong> He\/Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong> Escalon, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Go to the beach, play pickleball, and work out.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14121″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Celine Wanwatanakool, DO<\/strong>
\nWestern University of Health Sciences
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Walnut, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Reading, exercising, and collecting Chiikawas.
\nLanguage(s) Spoken:<\/strong> English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

PGY-1 Class of 2029<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15668″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Savana Deeb, DO<\/strong>
\nTouro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong>\u00a0She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Rancho Cucamonga, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0Traveling with my best friends, creating coffee recipes, making photo collages and travel videos to capture memories
\nLanguage(s) spoken:<\/strong>\u00a0English, conversational in Arabic[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15669″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Jacqueline Dominguez, DO
\n<\/strong>Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
\n<\/span>Pronouns: <\/strong>She\/Her\/Ella
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0La Puente, CA
\nHobbies: <\/strong>Bikram (hot yoga), going to the gym, hiking
\nLanguage(s) spoken:<\/strong>\u00a0English, Spanish[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15670″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Bradley Jarvis, DO<\/strong>
\nWilliam Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
\nPronouns: <\/strong>He\/ Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Newcastle, WA
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0I like spending my free time rock climbing, day hikes, watching, and playing soccer. I am also a LA Dodgers and Seattle Mariners fan. Lastly,\u00a0I\u00a0enjoy collecting various flags from the cities and countries that I have the opportunity of visiting.
\nLanguage(s) spoken: <\/strong>English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15671″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Aaron Kalpakian, DO<\/strong>
\nTouro University College of Osteopathic Medicine \u2013 California
\nPronouns: <\/strong>He\/ Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Burbank, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0Working out, hanging out with friends, trying new foods and activities. Going to concerts and music festivals. Playing video and board games.
\nLanguage(s) spoken:<\/strong>\u00a0English and basic conversational Spanish[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15672″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Annette Marinello, MD<\/strong>
\nUniversity of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
\nPronouns: <\/strong>she\/her
\nHometown: <\/strong>Corvallis, OR
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0Running, hiking, going to the beach, arts and crafts, spending time with my partner, and our two cats and dog
\nLanguages:<\/strong>\u00a0English, Spanish[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15674″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Abdohakim Mohamed, MD<\/strong>
\nRoss University School of Medicine
\nPronouns: <\/strong>He\/Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Oceanside, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0Cooking, gaming, trading card games, watching pro wrestling, hanging\u00a0out near the beach
\nLanguage(s) spoken: <\/strong>English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15673″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Jared Ngao, MD <\/strong>
\nUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine
\nPronouns: <\/strong>He\/ Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Woodland Hills, CA
\nHobbies: <\/strong>basketball, reading, and baking
\nLanguage(s) spoken: <\/strong>English and Cantonese[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15675″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Krishna Sankara, MD <\/strong>
\nRoss University School of Medicine
\nPronouns:<\/strong>\u00a0She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Mountain House, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot Pilates, beach outings, painting, exploring new dessert spots, tennis, and nature hikes
\nLanguage(s) spoken:<\/strong>\u00a0English, Telugu, limited Spanish[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15676″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Kristin Slinger, DO<\/strong>
\nArizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
\nPronouns:<\/strong>\u00a0She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Los Gatos, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong>\u00a0Knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, tapestry, running
\nLanguage(s) spoken: <\/strong>English[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Administration<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14122″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Sarah Gustafson, MD<\/strong>
\nAssociate Clinical Professor<\/strong>
\nDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
\nDirector, Pediatric Residency Program<\/strong>
\nDirector, Neonatal Resuscitation and Simulation<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nCo-Director, Pediatric Diversity Committee<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Fresno, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Baking, hiking, and running.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”16145″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Sylvia Yeh, MD<\/strong>
\nProfessor of Pediatrics<\/strong>
\nDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
\nAssociate Director, Pediatric Residency Program<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Hiking, quilting, musicals, music and reading.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14124″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Maggie Kozman, MD<\/strong>
\nAssistant Clinical Professor<\/strong>
\nDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
\nAssociate Director, Pediatric Residency Program<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Corona, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Traveling, music (listening, concert-going, playing instruments\/singing), and hanging at the beach.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14125″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Alisha Ranadive, MD<\/strong>
\nAssistant Clinical Professor<\/strong>
\nDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
\nAssociate Director, Pediatric Residency Program<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> New Delhi, India
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Reading, going to the beach, and trying out new restaurants.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14126″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Christan Francis, MPA, BA<\/strong>
\nResidency Program Coordinator<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> Carson, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Spending time with family, Traveling, reading and working on creative projects.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14128″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Johanna Raygoza<\/strong>
\nAdministrative Assistant<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nPronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her\/Hers
\nHometown:<\/strong> East Los Angeles, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Shopping and watching documentaries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14127″ img_size=”medium” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Gerardo Gonzalez<\/strong>
\nAdministrative Assistant<\/strong>
\nHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
\nPronouns:<\/strong> He\/Him\/His
\nHometown:<\/strong> Wilmington, CA
\nHobbies:<\/strong> Spending time with family and watching soccer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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Class of 2026 Alumni<\/h2>\n

Where they are now:<\/h4>\n