Meet our Residents
Class of 2028
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 Methodist Dallas Medical Center 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 Methodist Dallas 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 have 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 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 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, 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 it was a supportive, collaborating, 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/friends 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
standout amongst the others. They strive to create well-rounded physicians
while also promoting a strong culture of support and physician well-being.
Class of 2027
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 people 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, 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 frequently have told
others I have never been to a hospital where everyone is consistently
so happy. Combined with the small resident class size, available fellowships,
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 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 for 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!
Class of 2026
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. Also, I 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.
Sharon Mathai, MD
Home State: Texas
Undergraduate: University of Texas at San Antonio
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio- Long School of Medicine
Career Interests: Hospital medicine, Primary Care
Hobbies: Hiking, oil painting, trying new restaurants, traveling
Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because it has a good mix of both academic and
community medicine. From my interview, I could tell that this program
emphasized resident education and training from the full-time faculty
designated for teaching to the individualized learning program for each resident.
Shaheen Mehrara, DO
Home State: Hoover, Alabama
Undergraduate: Auburn University
Medical School: Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Auburn
Career Interests: Gastroenterology/Electrophysiology
Hobbies: basketball, golf, working out, hiking, food
Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist being a hybrid training environment (academic and community)
was appealing for my continued training and growth due to the great learning
environment and diverse pathology seen here. Also, it was important to
come to a program that has multiple fellowships with research opportunities
to further expand my learning and interests in a subspecialty. Lastly,
moving to a large city like Dallas with plenty of entertainment, amusement
and beautiful weather will make it easier to enjoy life outside of work.
Khadyoth Nanneboyina, MD
Home State: Texas
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Career Interests: Cardiology, Pulm/Crit, Hospitalist
Hobbies: Cooking, painting, conquering escape rooms
Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Methodist Dallas because of how friendly and approachable the
residents I worked with were, for the opportunity to train at both Methodist
Dallas and the Dallas VA, & because of the smaller cohort size.
Darwin Nguyen, DO
Home State: Texas
Undergraduate: Houston Baptist University
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Primary care and hospitalist
Hobbies: Anime, manga, video games, and basketball
Why Methodist Dallas: Hybrid residency program in the DFW metroplex with friendly and supportive
faculty and residents.
Ryan Parkinson, DO
Home State: Texas
Undergraduate: Baylor University
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College
of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Primary Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Nephrology
Hobbies: Cooking, Dancing, Performing Magic Tricks
Why Methodist Dallas: Supportive faculty and work culture combined with excellent training and
opportunities in Dallas made Methodist's program my top choice.
Ravi Patel, MB
Home State: Texas
Undergraduate:
Medical School: PSMC Medical College
Career Interests: Cardiology, Academic Medicine
Hobbies: Football, basketball, and any outdoor activities
Why Methodist Dallas: I chose Dallas Methodist because of its well reputed teaching environment
and great sense of camaraderie among the residents and staff. The program
is a perfect combination of community and academic training with a strong
emphasis on teaching and mentorship.
Kyle Schneider, MD
Home State: Montana
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU
Career Interests: Heme/Onc, Rheumatology
Hobbies: Soccer, Hiking, Woodworking, Movies
Why Methodist Dallas: Methodist has the balance of strong support from faculty while still have
good opportunities for research. My interview day set this place apart
and moved it to the top. The smaller size and interactions with residents
sealed the deal for me.
Prakhar Singal, DO
Home State: Colorado
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Career Interests: Hospitalist, Critical Care
Hobbies: Camping, Hiking, Skiing, Anime, Science Fiction, Poetry, Denver Broncos fan
Why Methodist Dallas: Enjoyed my interview, especially with the faculty members and meeting
the current residents. Interesting balance between community and university
aspects. Highlights included emphasis on training to perform procedures,
recently built simulation center, variety of rotations/pathology. Have
heard many good things about Dallas as a city. Also really cool to see
how the program has been continually evolving with new investments and
listens to feedback from residents.
Nevin Thomas, DO
Home State: Texas
Undergraduate: University of Houston
Medical School: University of North Texas HSC
Career Interests: Hospitalist
Hobbies: Playing the guitar and cello, photography, biking
Why Methodist Dallas: The culture of Methodist Dallas was what drew me towards the program.
The interactions I had with faculty and residents helped solidify my decision.
I also wanted to be a part of a program with strong academics which I
saw in Methodist Dallas. Dallas in general is great as well and being
local to DFW in the past few years, location was prime for me. Excited
for what the next few years will bring!