Anesthesiology Residents: Class of 2027

Joseph Akdemir, M.D.
Hometown: Paramus, NJ
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Why HUMC: It’s my hometown hospital serving my local community
Professional Interests: Regional anesthesia, Thoracic anesthesia
Personal Interests: Soccer, woodworking, go-karting

Ravi A. Desai, M.D.
Hometown: Edison, NJ
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine 
Why HUMC: Interesting cases, great cohort of residents, good location
Professional Interests: General anesthesia
Personal Interests: Sports, video games, eating, travel

Phillip K. Huynh, M.D.
Hometown: Jackson Heights, NY
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Why HUMC: Interesting variety and acuity of cases 
Professional Interests: Use of regional anesthesia to manage intra-/postoperative pain 
Personal Interests: DJing EDM, building PCs

Matthew Tarrash, D.O.
Hometown: Oceanside, NY
Medical School: NYITCOM
Why HUMC: Theopportunity to train in a program with access to a diverse case-load and patient population, a reputation for clinical excellence, and an ideal location made it a perfect fit for me.
Professional Interests: Regional Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
Personal Interests: Playing sports, New York Giants, trying new restaurants, staying active