Meet Our Residents

Abulmanan Abid, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas

Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies: Trail riding, hiking, cricket, soccer, Formula 1

Why Methodist Dallas: I rotated at MDMC during my fourth year and really enjoyed working with the residents and attendings here. Being close to my hometown this institution holds a special in my heart. Having spoken with the Program Director, faculty, and residents at the interview, I was convinced that MDMC will provide me with the ideal education to become a competent physician.   

Bryan Barrientos, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin

Medical School: University of North Texas - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Cardiology, Electrophysiology 

Hobbies: Hiking, camping, pickleball, Frisbee, cooking, traveling

Why Methodist Dallas: I rotated here during medical school, and this is where I fell in love with internal medicine and really bolstered my knowledge of medicine. The small class lets you get to know your co-residents very well and allows plenty of opportunities for yourself in your career. Also, being close to where I went to med school and having a solid foundation of friends and community made Methodist a perfect choice for me.    

Marissa Brezgiel, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: Angelo State University

Medical School: UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Gastroenterology, Hospitalist

Hobbies: Soccer, pickleball, reading, puzzling, trying new restaurants!

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas for its positive, supportive culture and the close-knit feel of a smaller class size. The program also offers a great balance of academic medicine, fellowship opportunities, and community-based training, and being close to home gives me the chance to give back to the community that raised me!

Sruti Chary, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: University of North Texas

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton

Career Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care

Hobbies: Ceramics, Cooking, Reading, Trying new restaurants

Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist Dallas made a strong impression on me during interview day. The faculty were clearly dedicated to teaching and building meaningful relationships with residents, and the sense of connection among the residents was evident and genuine. I was drawn to the program’s small class size, diverse patient population, and the unique blend of academic and community medicine. Methodist Dallas offered the kind of supportive and well-rounded environment I was looking for in a residency program.

Hira Cheema, DO

Home State: Oklahoma

Undergraduate: University of Central Oklahoma

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care

Hobbies: Traveling, reading, hiking, exploring local coffee shops

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because of my pleasant and welcoming interview experience. This program provides an excellent, well-rounded environment with a focus on comprehensive training, along with supportive faculty dedicated to teaching. Dallas is home to a large, diverse population, including a broad spectrum of diseases, making it ideal for training. The program also offers multiple research and fellowship opportunities, providing guidance and strong mentorship to support residents' future goals. Being located in Dallas adds the benefit of living in a vibrant, diverse city with a strong healthcare infrastructure and opportunities beyond training.  

Candy Delgado, DO

Home State: California 

Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles 

Medical School: A.T. Still School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

Career Interests: Gastroenterology, Critical Care, Biotech, Hospital Medicine

Hobbies: CrossFit, yoga, running 

Why Methodist Dallas: During my visiting cardiology rotation, Methodist stood out for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. The program offers a unique blend of academic and community-based training, creating an environment for both clinical growth and personal development. Having grown up in a similar setting, I was especially drawn to Methodist's commitment to serving a diverse patient population. Additionally, the city of Dallas offers a variety of activities and a welcoming energy, making it an ideal place to train and live!

Ogechi Gbujie, MD

Home State: Virginia 

Undergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth University 

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University

Career Interests: Nephrology, Primary care, Global Health

Hobbies: Moving my body (running, lifting, dancing), Watching k-dramas, video-editing, traveling, games & puzzles, reading 

Why Methodist Dallas: The hybrid nature (community-academic) of the program was what initially attracted me to the program. Ultimately, the camaraderie within the faculty was what made me decide on Methodist. The faculty and residents were down-to-earth, and the environment felt very supportive. As someone who is interested in Global health and Nephrology, Methodist was going to be a space that also allowed me to nurture/explore that interest. Additionally, the location was a plus! 

Christopher Good, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: University of Mary Washington 

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Hematology-Oncology, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology 

Hobbies: Barbecuing, Hiking, Traveling, and Soccer 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because of the great sense of community within the program, academic resources, quality training, and opportunity to serve patients here in Dallas. 

Emma Hsieh, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Hospitalist, Rheumatology, Allergy/ Immunology

Hobbies: Traveling, Running, Rock climbing, Painting, Making Coffee, Trying out different restaurants

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because I had a great experience during my rotation here. The hospital places a strong emphasis on education and patient care, and provides excellent support for its residents and students. The culture is welcoming and collaborative. It's also located in a nice city, Dallas.

Dina Khaled, DO

Home State: Arizona

Undergraduate: University of Arizona

Medical School: Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus

Career Interests: Nephrology, Cardiology, and Hospitalist

Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, collecting perfumes

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because of its strong commitment to both resident wellness and exceptional medical training. The program’s ability to retain residents as faculty speaks volumes about the supportive environment and the quality of mentorship offered. Additionally, being in Dallas—a city I truly enjoy—makes it an even more exciting place to grow personally and professionally.

Joyce Lin, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas

Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Heme/Onc, Hospitalist, Gastroenterology 

Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Traveling, Concerts, Rock climbing 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because the culture was very welcoming, the residents and faculty were engaged in teaching, and it gave me the opportunity to move back to Dallas to be closer to friends and family. 

Michael Mogg, DO

Home State: Florida

Undergraduate: Texas A&M

Medical School: TCOM

Career Interests: Cardiology

Hobbies: Weightlifting, cooking, being out on the water (ideally surfing), sand volleyball, Catan, and going on walks with my wife, baby, and our dog!

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because of the amazing residents and faculty that foster growth as a physician and a lifelong learner. Rotating, as a student here, was my first exposure to inpatient internal medicine, and it was immediately clear that it was a supportive, collaborative, and enriching learning environment. The additional bonuses of interesting pathology presentations, opportunities for research, procedures, and fellowship, and incredible support staff, along with being near family/friend,s made Methodist Dallas my ideal choice for residency training. 

Meredith Slaby, DO

Home State: Texas

Undergraduate: Oklahoma State University 

Medical School: Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn

Career Interests: Rheumatology, Hospitalist

Hobbies: Pickleball, hot yoga, running, and fantasy reading.

Why Methodist Dallas: With Methodist Dallas serving such a diverse patient population, I felt confident that they would provide comprehensive medical training. The balance between community and academic teachings really made this program stand out amongst the others. They strive to create well-rounded physicians while also promoting a strong culture of support and physician well-being. 

Affan Ahmed, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: University of North Texas 

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Career Interests: Cardiology, Allergy/Immunology, Hospitalist 

Hobbies: Sports (NFL, soccer, NBA), working out, cars, and spending time with friends 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because of the peopl,e and it is a program known for providing excellent medical training. All while being in the great city of Dallas, which is home to me. My interview here was my favorite and showed me how welcoming the faculty and residents are. Additionally, the research and fellowship opportunities are a great plus!

Michael Atwood, MD 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin 

Medical School: UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine 

Career Interests: Hospitalist 

Hobbies: Cooking, watching sports, spending time with my wife and dog 

Why Methodist Dallas: You can feel from the interview at this program that the residents here are well cared for and receive excellent support. The program also provides diverse clinical experiences across various specialties, allowing for a well-rounded education and exposure to different patient populations and cases. Moreover, the Dallas area provides an ideal environment to thrive personally and professionally, making it an attractive choice for residency training and long-term career growth.

Rigel Bacani, DO 

Home State: Arizona 

Undergraduate: University of Tulsa 

Medical School: Oklahoma State University 

Career Interests: Pulmonology and Critical Care 

Hobbies: Yoga, Travel, Dressmaking, Craft Beer and Mixology, Food Science 

Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist Dallas impressed me on interview day with their strong academics, attendings who were eager to teach and connect with their trainees, and clear camaraderie amongst their residents.

Farbod Dehmami, MD 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: Texas Tech University 

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health and Sciences Center 

Career Interests: GI, Pulmonary/Critical care, ID 

Hobbies: Evening out with wife and son, trying new restaurants, traveling, and video games 

Why Methodist Dallas: My decision to select Dallas Methodist for my Internal Medicine residency was profoundly influenced by an exceptional interview and second look encounter. The institution's remarkable diversity in patient demographics, coupled with its comprehensive clinical training program offering a myriad of procedural opportunities, stood out to me. Furthermore, the cutting-edge simulation center added another layer of appeal. The fact that I am from Dallas, with my family rooted in this vibrant city, undoubtedly weighed heavily in my decision-making process, enhancing my sense of belonging and commitment to our community and this esteemed institution.

Daniel Faradji, MD 

Home State: Tennessee 

Undergraduate: The University of Tennessee - Knoxville 

Medical School: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center 

Career Interests: Hospitalist, Primary Care 

Hobbies: Weightlifting, Hiking, Programming, Cooking 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because it provides the perfect blend of academic and community medicine while emphasizing resident education. Faculty and residents alike are supportive and really want to see everyone succeed. Being in the DFW area allows exposure to a wide breadth of pathology while living in a major city with plenty of fun activities and great food.

Alexander Frangenberg, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin 

Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Career Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Integrative Medicine 

Hobbies: Finding more hobbies, reading, writing/cinematography, wood carving and woodworking, drawing/painting, anime, musical composition, beer brewing, backpacking, basketball, rock climbing, gardening. 

Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist Dallas was the first hospital that made me fall in love with the practice and process of internal medicine. The residents, attendings, consulting services, PAs and NPs, nurses, pharmacists, techs, and staff all work hard to make everyone feel welcome, and I have frequently told others I have never been to a hospital where everyone is consistently so happy. Combined with the small resident class size, available fellowships, a combination of caring for underserved patients in an academic medicine setting, urban location, and opportunities for procedural and ultrasound mastery, Methodist Dallas is my ideal place to train for residency.

Deitrich Gerlt, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: UT Dallas 

Medical School: UNTHSC, TCOM 

Career Interests: Cardiology, Electrophysiology 

Hobbies: Dallas Stars, Ooni pizzas, Golf 

Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist Dallas is a long-standing program that has successfully trained many resident physicians. I am particularly drawn to the supportive environment enriched by both faculty and residents. As a community-based program, this program offers impressive research opportunities for those interested.

Devan Govan, MD 

Home State: California 

Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine 

Medical School: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 

Career Interests: Hospitalist, Biotech 

Hobbies: Tennis, reading 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist for its diverse patient population, friendly residents, and mix of community/academic medicine.

Carlos Huerta III, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley 

Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine 

Career Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care, Hospitalist 

Hobbies: Tennis, golf and weightlifting 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Dallas Methodist because of the camaraderie, culture, and friendliness of the residents and faculty during interviews and a second look. I felt extremely welcomed here. Additionally, there is a combination of community and academic training with strong mentorship.

Adil Khetani, DO 

Home State: Arkansas 

Undergraduate: Florida State University 

Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Career Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care 

Hobbies: Working out, golf, pickleball, bowling 

Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist Dallas was a great choice for me due to the dual nature of the program that has a community feel with a strong incorporation of academic and evidence-based medicine. This was something that I felt was unique to the program. Additionally, the supportive nature of faculty and residents alike displayed during the interview, combined with proximity to my friends and family, made this a no-brainer for me.

Alex Luong, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin 

Medical School: Des Moines University 

Career Interests: Cardiology, Hospital medicine 

Hobbies: Volleyball, tennis, badminton, rock climbing, guitar, dungeons and dragons, movie. 

Why Methodist Dallas: I had a great experience during my fourth-year rotations at Methodist Dallas. The residents were friendly and supportive, and the faculty was a wealth of knowledge. Dallas itself is new but familiar feeling to me, home to long-time friends, and close enough to visit my family back in Houston too.

Nicholas Pham, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Arlington 

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Hobbies: Stargazing, Fantasy Football 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because they have amazing faculty and a culture that will help me thrive.

Jeevin Sandhu, DO 

Home State: California 

Undergraduate: Occidental College 

Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Career Interests: Gastroenterology/Transplant Hepatology 

Hobbies: Basketball, Cooking, Collecting Vinyl Records, and Gardening 

Why Methodist Dallas: During my interview season, Methodist Dallas stood out to me as the program that made me feel the most at home and the most comfortable within myself and my goals. That, combined with the appeal of being able to move to a new city like Dallas, with its diverse culture, history, and amazing food, made me confident in my decision. Additionally, I felt that being at a hybrid community and academic program with a smaller class size and a close-knit environment would allow me to thrive. And as a lifelong Cowboys fan, how could I turn down the opportunity to finally be in the same city as my Boyz!

Katherine Gonzalez, MD 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas 

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch 

Career Interests: Hospitalist, Primary Care 

Hobbies: Working out, cooking, baking, and trying new restaurants 

Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because of the supportive learning environment with friendly faculty and residents. I also wanted to come back home to Dallas!

Holly Haley, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: Southern Methodist University 

Medical School: Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus 

Career Interests: Cardiology, Sports Medicine, Gastroenterology 

Hobbies: Cycling, running, golf, tennis, cooking, and college sports 

Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist Dallas is the hospital where I was born! Coming home to learn from the patients and physicians who originally gave me my passion for medicine has always been a dream of mine.

Ali Khurram, MD 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: UT Dallas 

Medical School: UT Southwestern 

Career Interests: Hospitalist, Gastroenterologist 

Hobbies: Basketball, Boxing, Traveling 

Why Methodist Dallas: Dallas Methodist provides an excellent training program in my home city of Dallas. Dallas is such a diverse city, providing exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and pathologies. A smaller residency class provides the opportunity to create a supportive learning environment and great mentorship

Colin Ly, DO 

Home State: Texas 

Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Arlington 

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center 

Career Interests: Undecided 

Hobbies: Reading, hiking 

Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist Dallas has incredible faculty to work with and is located in an exciting city.