Residents
Class of 2025
Khaing Khaing Win, MD
Resident Physician
was born and raised in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). She went to the University of Medicine (2), Yangon. After graduation, she worked as a lecturer in the Pathology Department at her medical school and practiced medicine in her home country for 10 years. Khaing immigrated to the United States in 2017 and is now happy to be part of the Adventist Health Hanford Family Medicine Residency Program! She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and traveling.
Natasha Ahmed, MD
Resident Physician
Completed her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical University in Pakistan. Her desire to become a doctor and be learn more about the art of science came from the unfortunate experience of her healthy father passing away from a heart attack when she was only 10 years. I was excited about the opportunity to experience full-spectrum training within a supportive environment that will enable me to serve diverse, underserved and vulnerable populations in the Central Valley and beyond.
Kavya Chavali, MD
Resident Physician
Completed her medical degree from Volgogard State medical University in Russia. She chose this program because it offers unopposed opportunities to train in fundamental and myriads of medicine thanks to its location and patient population, and camaraderie between faculty, administration, and the residents that is rare to find. The didactic structure of the program is very effectively supported by its highly knowledge and approachable faculty, and the program supports a healthy work-life balance that works perfectly for my young family consisting of a preschooler and a toddler.
John Pinches, MD
Resident Physician
Completed his medical degree from the University of Perpetual Help in the Philippines. He was inspired to practice medicine after watching both his grandmother and his father, also physicians care for their patients. He grew up in Dubai and speaks Japanese and Spanish. I chose Hanford because it represents what I believe in - living God’s love by caring for others.
Aseem Singh, MD
Resident Physician
Completed his medical degree from Sri Guru Ram Dam Institute in India. Following in the footsteps of his Father, who has been a physician for the past 30 years, he hopes to continue to providing compassionate care to those in need. He grew up in India and speaks Punjabi and Hindi. Adventist Health-Hanford Family Medicine program gave me the opportunity to fulfill my passion for Rural Medicine while providing holistic care to all my patients.
Anthony Trinh, MD
Resident Physician
Completed his medical degree from AUC School of Medicine in the Caribbean. It was his passion to help people live healthier and better lives that inspired him to become a family practice physician. Dr. Trinh grew up in San Jose, CA and speaks Vietnamese. She chose Adventist Health Hanford FMR because of the emphasis on providing holistic medical care especially to populations that lack access to healthcare, the supportive staff and faculty, and it’s located in California.
Tiffany Yu, MD
Resident Physician
Tiffany Yu, MD completed her medical degree from University of East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial in the Philippines. It was the limited access to healthcare in her hometown that inspired her to become a physician so that she can provide care to the underserved areas. She was born in the Philippines and grew up in Chino Hills, CA. Dr. Yu speaks Tagalog. The program provides extensive opportunities for the residents to become a vital part of the local community. They promote a supportive environment that is conducive to learning and ensure that we provide quality healthcare to all families. Additionally, Hanford is a charming little town located in close proximity to beaches and mountains, which makes it an enjoyable place to practice in.
Class of 2026
Ranjitha Kancherla, MD
Resident Physician
Originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, Kancherla earned her medical degree from G.S.I. Medical College. She knew she wanted to practice medicine when she witnessed the lack of primary care in her remote town and saw how her community struggled for basic healthcare needs.
Sana Khan, MD
Resident Physician
Originally from Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, Khan earned her medical degree from Islamic International Medical College. Working with impoverished communities profoundly influenced Khan to realize that medicine is not just a profession but a calling to serve others.
Mohamed Manswer, MD
Resident Physician
Manswer grew up in Downey, CA and earned his medical degree from St. George’s University. Since childhood Manswer wanted to contribute to the greater good of society and he knew there is no better way to do serve than by being a physician.
Zinah Qader, MD
Resident Physician
Qader grew up in Erbil/ Kurdistan Region/ Iraq and earned her medical degree from Hawler Medical University. Qader believes Family Medicine is the medium that allows one to serve people and help guide them toward better health and quality of life.
Navya Sakhamuri, MD
Resident Physician
Originally from Khammam, Telangana, India, Sakhamuri earned her medical degree from Mamata Medical College. Growing up with her grandparents in rural India significantly impacted her journey to be a physician. Sakhamuri believes everyone should receive basic healthcare needs. She is looking forward to providing compassionate and loving care to the underserved communities.
Mamatha Vodapally, MD
Resident Physician
Born in Hyderabad, India, Vodapally earned her medical degree from M.N.R. Medical College, India. Her foundation for becoming a physician was rooted in her desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives and serve others in need.
Class of 2027
Amir Bozorgzad, MD
Resident Physician
He graduated from the Zanjan University of Medical Sciences Faculty
of Medicine. He is passionate about patient-centered practice and
finds immense reward in utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired
through years of training in the United States and Iran. He is
exceptionally committed to staying current with the latest research,
advancements, and technology to provide the best possible care for
his patients, serving underserved communities, and making a
meaningful impact on those in need.
Kimberly Labella
Resident Physician
She graduated from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay
Philippines and received her degree in molecular biology at UC Santa
Cruz. Her mother was a physician, and growing up, she developed a
particular interest in the science of medicine and the interaction with
people in a way that concerned their health. Being there in a person’s
most vulnerable moments and advocating for them is an aspect of a
doctor’s life that she finds most fulfilling.
Kaniz Mou
Resident Physician
She graduated from the Medical School of Mymensingh Medical
College in Bangladesh. Where she grew up, she experienced limited
healthcare access in her community. Because of these limited
resources, she fell in love with family medicine because it allows
physicians to be knowledgeable in various fields of medicine and
coordinate care for patients.
Cristielen Neves Wright
Resident Physician
She comes to Central California from Brazil. Since childhood, she’s
dreamed of becoming a doctor, driven by a deep-seated desire to
assist those in need. Raised in a family rooted in Christian values, she
learned early on that those serving others instill purpose and
meaning in one’s life. Her passion for helping underserved populations crystallized when she witnessed firsthand the healthcare disparities faced by vulnerable communities, which inspired her to dedicate herself to improving access to quality care. She is committed to making a difference and ensuring everyone receives the compassionate and comprehensive healthcare they deserve.
Era Mae M. Ramirez
Resident Physician
She graduated from Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the
Philippines. She also has a master’s in public health and a BS in
nursing. At a young age, she battled a life-threatening medical
condition in a community lacking medical resources. This experience
exposed her to the essential roles played by medical professionals.
This is when a deep-seated desire to become a doctor was ignited.
She aspires to extend the same hope and healing afforded her to the
communities she will serve while striving to ensure that
socioeconomic barriers do not dictate the quality of her patient’s
healthcare. Family Medicine resonates with her upbringing as she
was surrounded by diverse ages and exposed to various health
needs. She realized that she wanted to care for patients of all ages,
form relationships, and be a part of their health journey from their first
breath to their golden years.
Abigail Shepherd
Resident Physician
She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University. Her
mother’s illness inspired her passion for medicine and influenced her
decision to become a physician. Dr. Shepherd was drawn to Family
Medicine due to its capacity to manage a diverse patient population,
address a broad spectrum of health concerns, and deliver
comprehensive care that includes physical, social, emotional, and
spiritual dimensions of well-being.