Current Residents
Class of 2025
Mannat Agnish, MD, MPH
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Undecided/General Pediatrics/Hospitalist/Critical Care
Fun Fact: I enjoy swimming; amateur artist; dog person
Why JSUMC: Very supportive program with a great learning environment; diverse patient population and cases; great location!
Alexandra Altamura, MD
Undergrad: Seton Hall University
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Career Interests: Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Neonatology
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking with family and friends.
Why JSUMC: I applied to JSUMC because I wanted the ability to see a large breadth of cases while learning from experienced faculty and mentors that prioritize my learning and career goals.
Ioulia Furman, DO
Undergrad: Rutgers University
Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, child abuse, complex care
Fun Fact: Watched every baking show known to humankind. Love baking and cake decorating while goofing around with my 10 year old little star. I am a catdog person!
Why JSUMC: Because we are all on the same wave:)
Avrohom (Avi) Levy, DO, MPH
Undergrad: Yeshiva University and MPH at NYU-College of Global Health
Medical School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Health Policy, Community Health, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Fun Fact: My dog likes spicy food.
Why JSUMC: The family feel! During my interview day I was able to tell how JSUMC really cared about the residents and now as an intern I really can experience that. JSUMC is a program that supports and empowers their residents and can really make you feel at home!
Aishwarya Madhikar, MD
Undergrad: Rutgers University New Brunswick
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Interests: General Pediatrics
Fun Fact: I love binge-watching shows.
Why JSUMC: The culture here is so supportive and encouraging!
Melissa Messalti, MD
Undergrad: St. Joseph’s University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Not sure yet- would like to sub-specialize
Fun Fact: I speak 5 languages fluently!
Why JSUMC: JSUMC is a program that values its residents. We are supervised in a way that lets us become the best pediatrician we can possibly be by giving us ample opportunities to pursue our passions. Everyone loves JSUMC and we all care about the wellbeing of our patients. Plus having our home right by the beach isn’t too bad either!
Michael Mikhail, MD
Undergrad: Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Career Interests: Critical Care
Fun Fact: My dog is my personality
Why JSUMC: JSUMC is a place where a patient’s life is viewed just as dynamic and multi-dimensional as yours. We show a tremendous commitment to patient care, and never take short-cuts. In addition, the camaraderie between residents at this program is truly unmatched. Whether it’s post-call brunch, Theme Thursdays, or getting ice-cream together; the bond we develop is more than that of coworkers. Ultimately, I chose JSUMC because you have everything you need to holistically succeed in residency, from an open and collaborative learning environment to great friends that extend beyond working hours.
Daniela Oviedo, MD
Undergrad: University of Texas at Arlington
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Hospitalist
Fun Fact: I’ve been jet skiing with DJ Khaled
Why JSUMC: I rotated here as a student and really enjoyed working with the residents, their dynamics, and willingness to teach.
Matthew Reichenbach, MD
Undergrad: University of Central Florida
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pulmonology
Fun Fact: Grew up in a military family mostly in Florida where I was a competitive swimmer for many years and into college.
Why JSUMC: I spent over a year in rotations here as a student and loved the hospital. During my pediatric rotations everyone was extremely kind and helpful. I knew that my learning experience would be top notch at JSUMC.
Gregory Anash, MD (Child Neurology)
Undergrad: Queens College, CUNY
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Child Neurology-Epilepsy
Fun Fact: Love training MMA and playing guitar in my free time!
Why JSUMC: To be the best you got to train with the best. The unique catchment area along with JSUMC’s reputation for excellence made going here a no-brainer.
Andrew Liu, MD (Child Neurology)
Undergrad: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Career Interests: Child Neurology
Fun Fact: I like to play ultimate frisbee!
Why JSUMC: Rotated here as a student and never looked back!