Vascular and Interventional Radiology Trainees

Class of 2023

Name Education About
Vaishak Amblee, MDVaishak Amblee, MD

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Hobbies include woodworking and travel

Ryan Lutz, MDRyan Lutz, MD

Undergraduate: Pennsylvania State University

Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Marlton, NJ

Traveling to Japan this year to see the cherry blossoms and an obligatory sumo wrestling tournament

Omar Uddin, MDOmar Uddin, MD

Undergraduate: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Enjoys mountain biking, cars, traveling and technology

Chetan Velagapudi, MDChetan Velagapudi, MD

Undergraduate: Northwestern University

Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Bellevue, WA

Getting married this year

 

Class of 2024

Name Education About
Shelly Bhanot, MDShelly Bhanot, MD

Undergraduate: Knox College

Medical School: George Washington University

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Barrington Hills, IL

Formerly a competitive figure skater

Faris Galambo, MDFaris Galambo, MD

Undergraduate: The University of Tampa

Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Dustin Gulizia, MDDustin Gulizia, MD

Undergraduate: Texas A&M University

Medical School: University of Texas at Houston Medical School

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Has three animals. Loves listening to music and going to shows, cooking and grilling for friends

Anel Yakupovich, MDAnel Yakupovich, MD

Undergraduate: Arizona State University

Medical School: Rush University

Fellowship: Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency

Hometown: Moscow, Russia

Has an 11-year-old brother

 

Class of 2025

Name Education About
James Thomas FordJames Ford, MD

Undergraduate: St. John’s University

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Stevens Point, WI

Oldest of 4 siblings. Former college football player. Loves golf and fishing

Jeffrey Ross HirshJeff Hirsh, MD

Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis

Medical School: University of Virginia

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Enjoys traveling, camping, skiing, playing tennis

Ryan HoogmoedRyan Hoogmoed, MD

Undergraduate: Grand Valley State University

Medical School: University of Michigan

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI

Likes pick-up sports, traveling, and visiting new restaurants and coffee shops

Noam KupferNoam Kupfer, MD

Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis

Medical School: Loyola Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Enjoys sailing on Lake Michigan


Class of 2026

Name Education About
Sabina Cashin, MDSabina Cashin, MD

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Medical School: Chicago Medical School

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Wadsworth, IL

Enjoys racing in triathlons, beekeeping, training lifeguards and instructing swimming lessons

Murat Osman, MDMurat Osman, MD

Undergraduate: George Washington University

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Mclean, VA

Enjoys:
Ceramics: For five years, I have practiced my wheel throwing technique and fired pieces using handmade glazes.
Kickboxing: During medical school, I have recreationally kickboxed at my school gym and local boxing clubs.
Hiking: I enjoy hiking local trails with friends and family and exploring mountains whenever I travel abroad. My most difficult hike was when I completed a day trip to the summit of Mt. Fuji.

Aesha Patel, MDAesha Patel, MD

Undergraduate: The College of New Jersey 

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Edison, NJ

Enjoys: Painting and crafting/ event planning, travel photography/ traveling,  NBA basketball, reading autobiographies, science fiction, or self-help books

Ricky Patel, MDRicky Patel, MD

Undergraduate: 

Medical School:  University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

 

Hometown: Bloomingdale, IL

Enjoys:
Drumming, exploring different genres of music, and producing drum covers
Obedience dog training 
Longboarding
Backpacking to different countries and learning about their respective histories and cultures
Playing and watching soccer, baseball, and football
Formula 1 racing


Class of 2027

Name Education About
John Howell, MDJohn Howell, MD

Undergraduate: Texas A&M University

Medical School: University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown:  Fredericksburg, TX

Enjoys basketball, national parks, painting, and finding good food in Chicago

Kabeer Masih, MD

Kabeer Masih, MD

 Undergraduate: The University of Texas at El Paso

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L Foster School of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: El Paso, TX

Enjoys playing the guitar, grilling, and exploring Chicago’s restaurant scene

Sherayar Orakzai, MDSherayar Orakzai, MD

Undergraduate: University of Georgia

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Johns Creek, GA; Glendale, AZ

On a search to find the best coffee and sushi in Chicago. Enjoys electronic music and fishing. 

Mark Rupasinghe, MD

Mark Rupasinghe, MD

Undergraduate: University of California, Davis

Medical School:  University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Folsom, CA

Has scuba dived in North America’s largest alpine lake, and makes an excellent garlic/onion focaccia. 


Class of 2028

Name Education About
Adam Khayat

Adam Khayat, MD

Undergraduate: University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky

Medical School: New York University Long Island School of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown:  Louisville, Kentucky

 

Akshita PillaiAkshita Pillai, MD

 Undergraduate: University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Naperville IL, Dallas TX

 

Jarren Takaki

Jarren Takaki, MD

Undergraduate: University of Portland Portland, OR

Medical School: University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: Honolulu, HI

 

Ravi Tyagi

Ravi Tyagi, MD

Undergraduate: Saint Louis University

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine

Intern Year: Rush General Surgery

Hometown: N/A