Meet the Internal Medicine Residents

Kelsey Berry

Hi! I’m originally from Mesa, Arizona, but I have also lived in Boston, Nicosia (Cyprus), Chicago and Reno! I was introduced to Swedish Hospital as a medical student and have been lucky enough to return as a resident physician! I am thrilled to be continuing my training in our wonderfully diverse and enriching community. My hobbies outside of work include singing along (terribly!) with all of my favorite ‘80’s pop songs, arts and crafts, and cooking. A fun fact about me is I have applied to the NASA astronaut corps twice! 

Rajeha Butt

Hey y'all! I'm Jea Butt. I'm from New York & went to college in Dallas at Southern Methodist University. I stayed in the area to go to Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine for my medical degree. I never did a sub-I at the program (Thanks, COVID) but I was impressed with the attendings & residents I met virtually and loved the small community program feel at Swedish Hospital. My husband and I were also excited to move back to the Midwest, where his family is from. In my free time, I like to explore the city of Chicago by eating a lot and hanging out with friends. I am interested in pursuing a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care

Claire-Marie Canda

Hi! I’m Claire. Born and raised in Wisconsin, went to UW-Madison for undergrad. Made my way to medical school at CCOM-Midwestern. I wanted to stay in the Midwest, and Swedish had the education, challenge, and support I was looking for in a program. When I’m not at the hospital, I’m always in search of the best sandwich shop, taco spot, food in general. I can talk about Marvel movies and Catfish the TV Show all day. But I am always up for trying new things. My mind is open to future career plans, and I want to take in all the learning this program has to offer!

Morgan Clem

Hello! My name is Morgan Clem and I grew up in Springfield, IL. I attended Washington University in St. Louis where I majored in Spanish and minored in Biology. I moved to the Chicago area for a post-baccalaureate program at Dominican University and to work in clinical research. I spent two years in the Phoenix area for medical school at Midwestern University AZCOM, after which I moved back to Chicago for my clinical rotations. During my third year clerkships, I had the pleasure of rotating at Swedish Hospital. While at Swedish, I came to greatly appreciate the diversity in the patient population and pathology, the approachability of residents/faculty/staff, and the camaraderie within and between the various residency programs. This has held true during my time as a resident as well. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy outdoor activities, travel, food, music, and spending time with family and friends. I hope to see you around soon!

Hardik Dand

Hello! My name is Ardi. I have lived in seven different homes across three states - New Jersey, Ohio and Illinois. I did over three years of High School in Naperville, IL so I consider myself to be Chicagoan. I did my undergrad in Nutritional Biochemistry & Metabolism from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and medical school at Midwestern University's CCOM. I rotated during my MS3 year at Swedish Hospital, so I'm excited to do my Internal Medical Residency here under the guidance of some really great mentors. I believe it further adds on to my medical education foundation. I enjoy traveling and adventures - whether it is sky diving, para gliding, snorkeling, rafting, or hiking. I'm also a little bit old school - I drive a stick shift car and very much enjoy it. I'm enjoying my residency here and I get to continue living in Chicago, so in all having a great time. What else more can one ask for?

Heather Huston

Hey guys I’m Heather. I grew up in central Florida and am a graduate of Florida State University and Saint James School of Medicine. I’m a big fan of going out to eat (endless options in Chi), working out, and traveling. I feel incredibly lucky to be doing my residency at Swedish Hospital. Everyone is welcoming, approachable, kind, and truly like a family—this makes for a positive learning environment where I am able to evolve as a resident. I am undecided about what I would like to pursue after residency but I know I will be well prepared. I look forward to meeting everyone and good luck to all! 

Shrina Patel

Hi, my name is Shrina Patel! I grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and attended Pacific Lutheran University for my undergrad. From there I left the lush green PNW to attend medical school down in the desert at Midwestern AZCOM. I am thrilled to be a part of Swedish's IM program as the culture here is one that is both nurturing and supportive. Due to its geographic location here in Chicago, Swedish Hospital is poised with a wide variety of diversity both in terms of patient population as well as clinical pathology offering much to learn from. When I'm not at the hospital you can find me exploring the city, at the gym or on the tennis courts, and spending time with friends and family! After residency, I plan on pursuing a fellowship, however, at the moment I am undecided about which specialty.

Ushan Ranasinghe

Hi everyone, my name is Ushan, and I was born and raised in the United Kingdom. I completed my Undergraduate degree at the University of Warwick, my Masters in Immunology at King’s College London, and my medical school training at St. George's University of London. In my free time, I love playing football (soccer) and practicing Muay Thai/MMA. I am an avid Manchester United football fan, a cinephile, and enjoy travelling and trying new cuisines. I have been fortunate to have lived in many different countries and great cities like London and New York, but Chicago is a city unlike any other. Having had friends who have rotated and worked at Swedish Hospital, I only heard positive things about the city, the hospital, the program, and the people – all of which have been proven to be true. I feel lucky to be able to call Chicago my home, and Swedish my new family.

Vaibhavi Silamgari

Hey y’all! My name is Vaibhavi. I grew up in Great Falls, Virginia, just outside of the DC area. I went to undergrad at GWU and then medical school at AZCOM in Glendale, AZ. I did my clinical rotations at Swedish Hospital and really enjoyed my experience. There is a great camaraderie amongst the residents in and outside of the hospital and attendings are approachable and always willing to teach! In my free time, you will probably find me at one of the many Chicago restaurants/bars spending my money away. I also love stand-up comedy shows, traveling, and hiking but enjoy staying in and binge-watching TV shows just as much. In terms of post-residency plans, I am keeping an open mind, but currently interested in Critical Care.

Naila Yaseen

I was born and raised in the Chicago area and lived here my whole life! Went to Benedictine University for undergrad and then Midwestern University CCOM for medical school. I got married before my 1st year of med school to another medical student (Syed Kausar), and we’re now in residency together! We have a daughter named Ayesha who was born in May 2021 and is the cutest baby in the world. Other than spending time with my family, my hobbies include re-watching The Office, sending TikToks to my husband and eating pizza. I came to Swedish Hospital because of the great learning environment, the camaraderie between residents and the chance to work with a diverse patient population. The administration truly cares about the residents and does everything they can to help us succeed. I always thought I’d want to be a hospitalist but the excellent subspecialty rotations here are making me reconsider. 

Hamza Anwar

Hey everyone! My name is Hamza Anwar, and I grew up here locally in the Albany Park neighborhood. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed my medical education at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in New Mexico. I'm delighted to continue my training at Swedish Hospital, an institution my family and I utilized growing up. I'm excited to give back to the community and people that shaped who I am today. Outside of work, I enjoy trying new food (Chicago has the best food), travelling, exploring the city, and spending time with my wife and family! 

Jasper Marc Bondoc

Hi my name is Jasper, I’m from Bartlett, Illinois attended medical school at Midwestern University of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. During my free time I enjoy playing video games, chess and piano. I also like to watch old tv shows and work on video editing. 

Kyle Henn

Hi, my name is Kyle Henn, and I'm originally from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. I moved to DC for undergrad and med school at George Washington University but couldn't stay away from Portillo's and Chicago winters. This city is incredible, and along with everyone else in the Midwest, the people at Swedish are as friendly and welcoming as one could imagine. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog, cooking, baking, running, and finding the best donuts in the city.

 

Yaru Li

Hi! I’m Yaru. I was born and raised in Chengdu, China. After high school, I moved to the United States and attended the University of Iowa for undergrad. After college, I took a few years off, working at a local clinic, at the same time completing my post-baccalaureate studies and a few research projects on campus. I then started medical school at Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exercising (especially yoga and Zumba), watching 90’s Hong Kong movies, and cooking/sampling different ethnic recipes.  

Anne Celinne Macarulay

Hello, My name is Anne Celinne Macarulay but I prefer to be called Celinne. I’m from Everett, Washington and attended medical school at Midwestern University- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. My hobbies include traveling, watching Marvel movies/series, true crime documentaries, attending sporting events, shopping and trying out new restaurants. 

Aaron Madden

Alooooha everyone! My name is Aaron Madden and I was born and raised in Kailua, Hawaii. I did my undergraduate at Santa Clara University in California and medical school at Midwestern University (AZCOM) in Arizona. I have a slightly strange array of hobbies depending on the time of the year and where I'm at. These include surfing, fishing, woodworking, and even knitting from time to time (although I can only make beanies and koozies, the essentials in my opinion).  

Michael Papakonstantinou

Hello! My name is Michael Papakonstantinou and I grew up in Asheville, North Carolina. I completed my undergraduate education at Wake Forest University and attended medical school at St. Georges University of London. I had the great opportunity to complete my third and fourth year medical school clerkships at Swedish Hospital and I am beyond excited to continue my training here, now as a resident. I witnessed first-hand the collegial environment among the residents, physicians and staff and, additionally, value the diverse patient population that Swedish has to offer. My hobbies include running (5Ks, half-marathons), music (guitar/drums) and exploring the great restaurants of Chicago. 

Manasa Peddineni

Hello! My name is Manasa and I am from Cumming, GA and I’m very excited to start a new chapter in Chicago. I went to Nova Southeastern University for medical school down south in Miami, FL. Outside of medicine, my hobbies include dancing, listening to audio books (specifically murder mysteries!), traveling, and trying new food! I’m very interested in hospitalist medicine along with Infectious Disease as a potential specialty and I’m thrilled to be training at Swedish hospital very soon.

Preetham Reddy

Hey! My name is Preetham Reddy. I’m from Tampa, FL and went to school at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL near Fort Lauderdale. I’m usually spending my time watching any sport (especially Tampa sports games), attempting to play golf, or traveling. 

Sarah Shareef

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah. I was born in Miami, Florida and have mostly lived in the South Florida area. I went to Nova Southeastern University for undergrad, then moved to the Midwest for medical school at Kansas City University in Joplin, Missouri. I’m excited for this chapter in Chicago as part of the Swedish Hospital family! I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exploring new places, and trying new things!

Tamara Batarseh

Hey! My name is Tamara Batarseh, and I’m originally from Indianapolis, IN. I attended undergrad at Purdue University (Boiler Up!) and medical school at Marian University. I knew that Swedish was the right place for me after my interview day - they were all so welcoming and genuinely passionate about training us to become the best physicians we can be. In my free time, I love trying out new coffee shops and restaurants, playing card games, working out, and traveling! I currently don’t know what I would like to pursue after residency, but I am interested in specializing. I know that whatever I decide on, Swedish will have me well prepared!

Trina Bhattarai

Hello! My name is Trina. My family is from California, I went to undergrad at UC Davis, and I completed medical school at AT Still University. I did my clinical rotations here in Chicago, so it feels very much like home! Super excited to continue my medical training at Swedish. In my free time, I like to hangout with friends and family, and do anything outdoors. Not quite sure if I would like to pursue a fellowship, but I am keeping my mind open.

Annie DeVinney

Hello everyone! My name is Annie, and I was born and raised in Coxsackie, New York (the namesake for Coxsackievirus)! I did my undergrad at UAlbany and moved to Chicago for medical school at MWU-CCOM with a brief stop in Kentucky in between the two! As a mom, wife, and physician, I wanted a program that would train me well and support me as a resident and a person outside of the hospital. I rotated at Swedish as a student and was very impressed with the training and supportive culture in the program. I am very excited to begin my training here! Outside of the hospital you’ll find me spending time with my husband, son, and dog, playing board games, exploring coffee shops, and Disney World! I think I want to end up working as a traditionalist, but I’m open to change so we’ll see what happens!

Josh Freeman

Hey guys! My name is Josh Freeman and I grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, about 45 minutes northwest of Chicago. I went to U of I in Champaign for undergrad and Midwestern University – CCOM for medical school. I did my fourth-year IM rotation at Swedish and loved the collaborative feel of the program. I also really enjoyed the breadth and complexity of cases I saw while I was there. In my free time, you can find me at the gym, hanging out with my friends or playing video games. I like going to Chicago street fests, music festivals and concerts. I haven’t yet decided what I want to be when I grow up, whether it’s a hospitalist or pursuing a fellowship.

Sinamis Idrei

Hello, my name is Sinamis Idrei, I graduated from the University of Jordan and then moved to Chicago in 2020 to pursue my medical training. During my time in Chicago, I did one year as research intern at Northwestern University within the division of dermatology. Afterward I started here at Swedish Hospital. What I love most about my program is that it has a family like environment as well as a well-rounded training with exposure to everything in internal medicine that will allow me to be a component internist. 

My passion lies in medical education, I thoroughly enjoy interacting with medical students. This strong interest has set my sights on becoming an academic hospitalist in the future, where I can contribute to medical education and patient care within a hospital setting.

Outside of my medical pursuits, I love swimming, reading books and watching TV. 

Shaizore Nawaz

Hi friends, I’m Shaizore/Shiz. I grew up in the west Chicago suburbs. I went to Undergrad at Benedictine University and Medical school at KCU. I fell in love with Swedish after I had a Sub-I at Swedish during my fourth year of medical school. I loved the friendliness and energy at Swedish, mixed with the diverse pathology and patient population. Plus I have family and friends in Chicago as an added bonus.  I am not sure what I want to do after residency yet, but I know I’ll be well supported by my Swedish family in whatever I decide to do. In my free time you can find me at coffee shops, playing Xbox, and trying new restaurants.

Shan Pandya

Hey everyone! My name is Shan and I grew up in Hanover Park, IL. I went to undergrad at University of Illinois at Chicago where I studied Neuroscience! Afterwards, I took one gap year as an ER scribe and then went to medical school at Midwestern University- CCOM. I actually did 7 rotations at Swedish during medical school, where I first hand got to know a lot of the residents and faculty. Everyone here was super nice, supportive, and really good teachers so I was excited when I found out I matched here! I lived in the city during college and the second half of med school and have decided that I do not want to leave!  Outside of medicine, I love sports and am a huge Chicago Bulls and FC Barcelona fan! I also listen to A LOT of music (fun fact in 2021 I was in the top 0.5% of spotify users for minutes played and in 2022 I was in the top 0.05% of Bad Bunny listeners). I also love Marvel movies and hanging out with people! I can't make up my mind about hospitalist vs fellowship so stay tuned!

Abeer Sadiq

Hi everyone! I’m Abeer! I’ve been in the suburbs around Chicago my whole life, and definitely hoping to keep it that way. I went to UIC for my undergraduate career, and ended up at Midwestern University-CCOM for medical school! It was during my third year that I had the opportunity to rotate at Swedish, and it was during this rotation that I decided to pursue a career in internal medicine. It’s a blessing to be able to get my residency training at the hospital where I was born! We’ll see what the future holds in terms of fellowships versus hospitalist medicine, but for the time being, I’m happy to learn how to be a good clinician at a hospital with an amazing teaching environment. 

Anita Udabor

Hello! I’m Anita, I was born in Nigeria, then I grew up in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. I went to undergrad at The University of Texas at Austin. I graduated from St. George’s University of London for medical school, but I lived in Nicosia for the first two years and came to Chicago for the second! I love how there is always something to do in Chicago like restaurants, museums and different festivals. I did my 3rd and 4th year medical school rotations here and I really enjoyed the supportive environment. I am undecided about my post-residency plans so I can see all internal medicine has to offer.

Jack Xie

Hi! My name is Jack Xie. I'm from Los Angeles, CA and went to school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. I usually spend my time binge watching tv, restaurant hopping, traveling or hanging out with friends.