Our Residents

Medical School: LSU-S School of Medicine

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I'm excited for the opportunity to care for and build relationships with patients from my hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, as well as the chance to work and learn alongside the experienced physicians and healthcare workers of Willis Knighton.

A fun fact about yourself:  I enjoy playing the piano, cooking, and gardening in my free time. 

Medical School: An-Najah National University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Palestine

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am looking to enhance my clinical skills and reasoning in a safe, supportive environment ,meeting new people, listening to patients' stories, and making memories that last a lifetime!

Fun facts about yourself : I love singing, creating new recipes and always up for an adventure.

Medical School: Hawler Medical University, Iraq

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I’m seeking a residency program with a diverse and dynamic learning environment. I thrive under strong mentorship, which is why I chose Willis-Knighton. Their comprehensive training and supportive atmosphere will help me excel in internal medicine and continuously expand my knowledge and skills.

A fun fact about yourself: Travelling the world and reading books are my passions. They provide endless inspiration and wisdom. My journey is my book, and its title will reflect my adventures and the lessons I learnt.

Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, India

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? What I’m most looking forward to is the opportunity to meet and work with new people-patients, staff, attendings, etc. I love listening to people’s stories and meeting people from various backgrounds. That and the opportunity to practice as a Doctor! 

A fun fact about yourself: A fun fact about myself is that I successfully diagnosed myself with appendicitis at the age of 10. I used to read my mom's old copy of Harrison's. That was the moment I knew I wanted to be a physician! 

Medical School: Osmania Medical College, India

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I look forward to developing my skills as a physician and exploring my passion for research with a commitment to excellence. Equally important to me is forging strong bonds with the people I meet along the way and forming relationships that last beyond my three years of residency

A fun fact about yourself: One fun fact about myself is that I adore Impressionist art. I would live inside a Monet if could.

Medical School: Narayana Medical College, India

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? As a resident at WK, I’m looking forward to sharpening my diagnostic and procedural skills through exposure to diverse clinical scenarios under the guidance of knowledgeable mentors, enabling me to apply theoretical knowledge in an effective and impactful manner. I also seek to build strong relationships with colleagues and patients. 

A fun fact about yourself: I love adventure activities. I’ve snorkeled with sea turtles, parasailed, and zip lined across ravines. 

Medical School: Kenyatta University School of Medicine, Kenya

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I look forward to an exciting residency, working with our dedicated faculty and my co-residents to put a smile on our patients' faces everyday. I aim to make the most of every opportunity at Willis-Knighton to grow and learn, becoming a compassionate, well-rounded physician.

A fun fact about yourself: In my spare time, I practice computer programming.

Medical School: B.J. Medical College, India

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I look forward to working with a fun set of co-residents and seniors, learning clinical acumen and gestalt from the attendings, exploring a broad variety of pathologies, receiving a clinically focused training that eventually helps me become a better clinician

A fun fact about yourself:  I am a huge movie buff and sports fan. You will often find me in front of the laptop or TV cheering for my favorite sports teams or at the cinemas.

Medical School: G.M.E.R.S. Medical College and Hospital, India

What are you most looking forward to in your residency program?  I am excited to dive into hands-on learning, tackling new challenges and work with experienced mentors! Plus, the chance to make a real impact and have some fun along the way makes it all the more thrilling!

A fun fact about yourself: In 4th grade, I won a national painting competition, and my artwork was turned into half a million postal stamps by the Prime Minister. It was quite a 'stamped' success!

• Medical School: S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program?  I am looking forward to receiving the best training from world-class mentors at Willis-Knighton Health System. I’m excited to sharpen my clinical skills, deepen my medical knowledge, and provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population. I aspire to grow into a well-rounded clinician whom my patients can trust and love. I also look forward to learning from challenging cases, strengthening my decision-making abilities, and becoming a dependable team player in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• A fun fact about yourself: After managing ICU patients rapid responses and codes during residency, I thought nothing could shake me-until I tried assembling my daughter’s play kitchen at midnight. Let’s just say, parenting is the real critical care rotation!

• Medical School: King Edward Medical University
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? During residency, I’m looking forward to building lasting friendships and growing both personally and professionally. My goal is to become a confident, independent physician—while also graduating as part of a close-knit, supportive team. One piece of advice that inspires me is from Dr. Singh: “Empowering others empowers you” That’s a principle I aim to live by throughout this journey.
• A fun fact about yourself:  I’m really into playing sports—table tennis, soccer, you name it, and I never say no to a game, no matter the time of day. I also enjoy cooking; it’s my way to unwind after a long shift. I guess I just like staying active, whether I’m on the field, in the kitchen, or on a call day at the hospital!

• Medical School: Al-Balqa Applied University Faculty of Medicine
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am looking forward to becoming the best version of myself as an internist—someone who is capable of building trust with patients and has the knowledge and skills needed to help them get better and healthier. I am also excited to form lasting friendships with my colleagues. And just like the many people who helped shape the advanced medicine we have and practice today, I want to contribute to medical science through academic and research activities, so that the impact of my medical career lasts forever.
• A fun fact about yourself: I play the video game Age of Empires II, and I wonder if I will ever meet another doctor who knows this game! I also enjoy drawing and doing graphic design in my free time.

• Medical School: King Edward Medical University
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am looking forward to work in a collaborative environment that pushes me to think critically, act decisively, and lead by example-even in high-pressure situations. For me, residency isn't just about learning-it's about stepping up, taking ownership, and making a meaningful impact. I am also eager to build lasting friendships with colleagues who will support and inspire me throughout this journey.
• A fun fact about yourself:  I am not just a cricket fan-I am cricket-obsessed. While the world races ahead in fast-forward, I still find magic in the rhythm of Test cricket. I live for the heart-pounding tension of a final over, predict wickets like a human Hawk-Eye, and track every twist in the game as if it were a life-or-death saga. For me, cricket isn't just a sport-it's a pulse that never stops beating.
  

• Medical School: Al Neelain University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I'm most excited to grow from a medical graduate into an independent, confident physician. I Residency is intense, but I know there will be a moment when I look back and appreciate how far I've come.
• A fun fact about yourself: I've spent my life between and Sudan and UAE, and now I moved to Shreveport. I guess I'm haunted by 100°+ weather wherever I go!

• Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am most looking forward to the opportunity to build strong relationships with my patients and colleagues, while developing the clinical acumen and diagnostic reasoning skills. The chance to learn from a diverse patient population and collaborate with a supportive team, enhance interpersonal connections, and contribute to positive program culture. More importantly become more confident in my decision-making.
• A fun fact about yourself: I once made paneer tikka masala for 30 people at a Diwali celebration - and somehow didn’t burn it!! I am learning to cook new dishes every month. Another fun fact can be: My twin brother and I have taken every step of our journey together - from growing up in small village in India, immigrating to the U.S. at 12, to both matching into residency at the same hospital. It’s been a shared dream come full circle.

• Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana Campus (VCOM Louisiana)
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? Willis-Knighton has a significant role in my medical journey so far. I want to continue growing within a system that already feels like home. Through this residency, I hope to further develop my clinical and procedural skills, strengthen my leadership abilities, and take on a supportive role for incoming medical students and residents—just as others have done for me. I am also looking forward to building meaningful connections and spending memorable time with my colleagues exploring all that Shreveport has to offer.
• A fun fact about yourself: I collect coins and currently have pieces from over 20 countries, including some dating back as far as 1870

• Medical School: Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital

• Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? What I’m most looking forward to is growing as physician and as a person.
• A fun fact about yourself: I have a kitten named Minny. I found her when she was 3-4 weeks old the week I graduated medical school. 

• Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana Campus (VCOM Louisiana)
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I look forward to working with and learning from the people at Willis Knighton. I’m deeply moved by the idea that while medicine may heal for a lifetime, love and kindness can heal for eternity. My goal is to provide the same high-quality care to every individual all while continuing to grow into the best physician I can be.
• A fun fact about yourself Fun fact about me: I was once part of a competitive juggling team. Outside of the hospital, you can find me in the gym, walking my dog, spending time with family, or studying the Bible, books, and the field of medicine.

• Medical School: Medical College Baroda
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program?  I look forward to being a part of a program that offers the perfect balance of strong clinical training and academic growth all within a close knit supportive environment! My inspiring colleagues and seniors make this even more exciting
• A fun fact about yourself: I am trained in Indian classical Dance forms (my name means “dance) :)

• Medical School: Tianjin Medical University, China 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program?  I am looking forward to both professional as well as personal growth during the training period. I am excited about learning from and alongside great minds in these three years. 
• A fun fact about yourself: I live to learn and learn to live 

• Medical School:  LSUHS Shreveport 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? What I most look forward to in my residency program are the connections and friends I will make. What's amazing is how close we all are in such a short time already, and I can't wait to see what the next few years has in store! 
• A fun fact about yourself: I am a seamstress and I designed, then helped make my wedding dress.

• Medical School:   LSU Health Shreveport
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? Building strong relationships with my co-residents and mentors while growing into a confident internist. I’m excited to learn from a wide variety of patients and become someone my team can rely on. 
• A fun fact about yourself: My hobby is turning ordinary things into unnecessarily optimized systems

• Medical School:    Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai, India  
• The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, Texas. 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I look forward to being in a program that exposes me to a spectrum of pathologies, intermixed with evidence-driven clinical training. I also look forward to being surrounded by seniors, batchmates, and staff who are like family and are incredibly supportive in all aspects! 
• A fun fact about yourself: I am a huge cinephile; any chance I get, I'll be enjoying the newest critically acclaimed movie of the month and revisiting some classics. I am also an avid soccer fan; you'll find me cheering for my favorite team - Arsenal Football Club, during any game they play. I am also an aviation nerd and plan to take flying lessons and fulfill my dream of soaring the skies!  

• Medical School: GMERS Medical College, Junagadh, India
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I’m most looking forward to developing strong clinical skills and gaining enough hands-on experience over these three years. At the same time, I want to make the most of my residency experience by building meaningful relationships and creating great memories along the way. I’m looking forward to everything that comes with residency: the fun moments, learning from my mistakes, healthy competition that motivates us to improve, new experiences, and most importantly, growing together with my colleagues and becoming the best physician I can be at the end of the movie called "Residency"! 
• A fun fact about yourself: I love being on a farm, getting involved in agricultural activities, or simply spending a night under the stars on those fields. In many ways, the farm has always felt like second home and somewhere I belong to!

• Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana Campus 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? getting to know my co residents and sharpening my skills as a physician.
• A fun fact about yourself: I have way too many hobbies to count. It can range from computers to cooking and more.

• Medical School: Kakatiya Medical College, India 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? During my residency, I am looking forward to building friendly and seamless relationships with my fellow residents and amazing faculty, not only to improve my clinical knowledge, skills, and acumen, but also to create many memorable experiences along the way. I would like to make each day of residency a learning opportunity, growing in all aspects of patient care, from clinical medicine to the emotional, social, and moral aspects of caring for my patients. Recognizing the challenging yet rewarding nature of medical training, I also look forward to contributing to our field through academic activities and exploring my areas of special research interest, with the hope of making a meaningful and lasting impact 
• A fun fact about yourself: I grew up playing video games, from Mario, Bomber-man and Contra to the era of PlayStation and Xbox, and I will always enjoy playing them. I also enjoy playing multiplayer board games, especially those that bring people together. Outside of gaming, I love cooking and writing poetry in my native language 

• Medical School: IAU Tehran Medical Branch 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I am most looking forward to learning, growing, and creating lasting friendships and memories during residency. I’m excited to challenge myself to become the physician I want to be, and support my co-residents as we go through this journey together to get where we need to be. 
• A fun fact about yourself: I earned my pilot’s license despite being terrified of heights, and I have two Pomeranians, one understands only English and the other only Farsi, and together we’ve traveled half of the world together. 

• Medical School: Tianjin Medical University, China 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I'm most excited about building that close-knit, work-family kind of bond with my co-residents. I also want to grow into a well-rounded physician, not just someone who's clinically sharp, but someone who really listens to patients and connects with the people around me. And having my partner in the same program and to experience all this together? It's certainly a cherry on top! Can't wait to see what these next three years have in store personally and professionally.
• A fun fact about yourself: I have lived in 3 countries- India, China and USA. Lived in China for 6 years and I can still speak enough Mandarin to get by, I've binge-watched more Asian dramas than I can count, and I love cooking Asian food (all my own recipes, inspired by the flavors I fell in love with there). And yes, I could genuinely eat it every single day without getting tired of it. 

• Medical School: King Edward Medical University, Lahore Pakistan 
• What are you most looking forward to in your residency program? I’m most looking forward to growing into a confident, compassionate internist while learning from my mentors, caring for my patients, and continuing to grow in knowledge and professionalism. I’m also excited to explore different subspecialties, particularly Pulmonary/Critical Care and Gastroenterology.
• A fun fact about yourself: I’m a physician who loves chess, cooking, and exploring new places, and somehow turns every road trip into a food adventure and a party!