Our Residents
PGY 1
Muhanad Maaita, M.D.
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Medical School: Mutah University
What did you want to be growing up? I always wanted to be a mathematician or an economist.
One fun fact about yourself? Cat dad of two. Due to life circumstances, we’re currently in a long-distance relationship.
Madison Mangot, M.D.
Hometown: Queens, NY
Medical School: LECOM Elmira
What did you want to be growing up? A detective, critical thinking and saving lives.
One fun fact about yourself? I love going to Watkins Glen International for races whenever I get the chance.
Rachel Lozada, M.D.
Hometown: North Jersey
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
What did you want to be growing up? A doctor and a chef.
One fun fact about yourself? I’ve been creating a recipe book for my desserts.
Veronika Stetzenco, M.D.
Hometown: Talne, Ukraine
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
What did you want to be growing up? Detective (inspired by Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple)
One fun fact about yourself? I rescued and adopted a dalmatian looking dog in St Maarten - only to discover she was pregnant. I brought her with me to the US and found homes for her 9 puppies.
Haitham Al gharaibeh, M.D.
Hometown: Jordan
Medical School: Yarmouk university
What did you want to be growing up? Competent physician delivering the highest level of care to the people in need.
One fun fact about yourself? I have been to NJ for multiple times and now I'm living there and still not interested into visiting the beach.
Elise Merritt, M.D.
Hometown: Piscataway, New Jersey
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
What did you want to be growing up? A doctor
One fun fact about yourself? I went on a road trip that visited 7 national parks during my last year of medical school.
Osama Alkhatib, M.D.
Hometown: Jordan
Medical School: University of Jordan
What did you want to be growing up? Doctor
One fun fact about yourself? I enjoy playing video games
Sura Al-Azzawi, M.D.
Hometown: Iraq
Medical School: University of Baghdad
What did you want to be growing up? A doctor
One fun fact about yourself? I have camera back home to watch my cats.
Sanaz Saleh, M.D.
Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Medical School: Islamic Azad University Tehran Medical Sciences
What did you want to be growing up? I always dreamed of becoming a doctor and making a difference in my patients’ lives.
One fun fact about yourself? I love planning surprises! I love knowing my friends’ birthdays so I can plan something to make their day extra special.
Sana Arshid, M.D.
Hometown: Lahore
Medical School: SKZMDC, Lahore
What did you want to be growing up? A doctor, lol
One fun fact about yourself? I'm a basic person. I like to cook for my friends and family, read good books, spend time by the ocean.
Sonia Dadlani, M.D.
Hometown: Belle Mead
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
What did you want to be growing up? Doctor
One fun fact about yourself? Coffee Connoisseur
Alex Maione, M.D.
Hometown: Columbia, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
What did you want to be growing up? Train conductor
One fun fact about yourself? I'm a huge F1 fan and my favorite driver is Oscar Piastri.
Anusha Rayamajhi, M.D.
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Medical School: BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
What did you want to be growing up? Librarian
One fun fact about yourself? I remember people based on how they laugh.
Kristina Daskalova, M.D.
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Medical School: SGU