Residents
Class of 2022
Joshua A. Arvizu, MD
Originally from Glendale, Calif., Arvizu earned his medical degree from the Universidad de Montemorelos School of Medicine in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He has a holistic approach to each patient, taking into consideration their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing as part of their short-term and long-term care.
Tricia Bautista, MD
A California native, Bautista earned her medical degree from the University of Perpetual Help in the Philippines. The opportunity to care for an underserved community alongside compassionate, supportive residents and faculty is why I chose this program. The close connection among the residents was palpable when I interviewed, and I knew that, as challenging as residency training is, I would have a community of inspiring and caring colleagues to lean on. I am thankful to be right and am incredibly proud to be a part of this residency program.
Vikramjeet S. Dhillon, MD
Dhillon earned his medical degree from Smolensk State Medical Academy in Russia. He was inspired to practice medicine after watching his father, also a physician, care for patients in their remote town in India. The Hanford Family Medicine Residency program looks at the applicant as a whole person. It doesn't evaluate individual merely with their score, academic performance , it selects residents inspired to make a difference in their patient lives (Physically, mentally, and spiritually). Hanford Residency program prepares resident for the most realistic practice after graduation.
Ruth Lopez, MD
Originally from Mexico, Lopez earned her medical degree from the Universidad Xochicalco Medical School in Ensenada. She believes preventative medicine is the key to improving a patient’s quality of life, and her goal is to make a positive impact on the community by combining science and compassion.
Hugo E. Lopez, MD
A desire to prevent disease and help those with medical needs lead a healthier lifestyle inspired Lopez to earn his medical degree from Autonomous University of Santa Ana in his native El Salvador. He enjoys being part of a patient’s healing process and able to serve an entire family and the community.
Adedamola Omole, MD
Omole was inspired to practice medicine by the joy and satisfaction he
witnessed in his physician father as he cared for patients in their native
Nigeria. He earned his medical degree from Zaporizhzhia State Medical
University in Ukraine. Hanford residency resonated with my idea of holistic
patient care, and I chose this program to experience this unique opportunity
with a diverse population of doctors and staff.
Class of 2023
Harkomal Kaur, MD
Central Valley is home for Kaur so staying close to family and giving back to the Central Valley was her driving force to join this residency program. She graduated from the Ross University School of Medicine and completed her bachelor’s in biology at UCLA. Her passion for primary care flourished as she witnessed communities struggling due to a shortage of primary care in the underserved regions of Punjab. Now her dream is to provide medical services to those in need.
Tahmores Matin, MD
Raised in Orange County. He went to undergrad at University of California Riverside. He attended medical school at University of Autonoma Guadalajara, with completion of his medical school at New York Medical College in the 5th Pathway Program. He grew up spending most weekends in hospitals with his RN mom. When his father had his first heart attack, he saw and valued the care that he received. He witnessed the impact a doctor can have and chose to dedicate his life to medicine. Allowing me to work in an underprivileged area in need of physicians that allows a Family Medicine Resident to Practice full scope medicine in a unopposed program, dedicated to patient health and spiritual health.
Linha Mazin Mohammed, MD
was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. She attended medical school at University of Sharjah in United Arab Emirates. Her mentor in medicine was her grandmother. After school, she used to accompany her to her private clinic in an underserved area in Iraq. She became inspired by witnessing her passion for community healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, meditation, and exploring new restaurants.
Youstina Morkos, MD
was born and raised in Egypt. She earned a medical degree from Sohag University,
Faculty of Medicine and completed a one-year internship at Sohag University
Hospital. She is looking forward to the exposure to different cultures
in the central valley. In her free time, she likes spending time with
her family, cooking, traveling, and reading. Umer Rashid, M.D. was born
and raised in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He attended medical school
at Sargodha Medical College. After graduation, he moved to the central
valley and did clinical research with a primary focus on NASH. He enjoys
spending time with family, playing table tennis, and exploring the beautiful
coastline of California .
Umer Rashid, MD
was born and raised in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He attended medical
school at Sargodha Medical College. After graduation, he moved to the
central valley and did clinical research with a primary focus on NASH.
He enjoys spending time with family, playing table tennis, and exploring
the beautiful coastline of California.
Khaing Khaing Win, MD
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.
Class of 2024
Natasha Ahmed, MD
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
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
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
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
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
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.