OUR RESIDENTS
Family Medicine Residency - Monroe, Louisiana
PGY 3
Dr. Aditya Bamboria is from Ujjain (M.P.) in India. He graduated from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and did clinical research in Infectious Diseases at University of Louisville, KY. He is passionate about continuity in care, holistic health care, clinical research. His hobbies include traveling, learning photography, and cooking.
Dr. Nishant Gautam comes from the small yet naturally enriched country of Nepal, which is home to the highest peak in the world and endorses falls, lakes, rivers, and plains. He graduated from Nobel Medical College, located in Biratnagar, a city in Eastern Nepal. It is a multi-specialty tertiary center and an educational hub that serves thousands of patients across clinic and in-patient services every day. He is passionate about a lot of things including playing soccer and guitar, riding bikes, hiking/trekking to the mountains, and serving people in need.
Dr. Asha Latha Guntupalli hails from India and earned her degree from N.R.I Medical College, Guntur. Following graduation, she provided essential health care services in her village. Her desire to care for people of all ages led her to choose family medicine.
Dr. Pranali Kerkar was born in Pune, India. She attended medical school at B.J. Medical Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune. Her journey in medicine has been driven by a deep passion for family medicine and women's health she believe in providing holistic care to individuals and families, with a special focus on the unique healthcare needs of women.
Dr. Yuvapriya Ravikumar was born in Mumbai, but grew up in a variety of places. She changed 14 schools before graduating high school! Dr. Ravikumar graduated from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences in Maharashtra. She loves reading books especially medical fiction, watching Korean drama, travelling, and writing on her mental health blog called Gray Matter.
Dr. Harnoor Sandhu comes from the country of India. She is a graduate of the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences in India. She finds Family Medicine to be a fascinating specialty due to its versatility. Family Medicine gives her the opportunity to see patients through different aspects of their lives, whether it be in childhood, adulthood, or their elder years. During her free time, she enjoys reading and doing Yoga.
Dr. Vishwanath Thondamala hails from India. He obtained his medical degree in India form the prestigious PESIMSR Medical College and Research Center. The education he received, combined with a profound passion for healthcare, laid the foundation for his future endeavors. He entered into a research fellowship in Pulmonary Critical Care at Johns Hopkins University. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of critical care medicine. Dr. Thondamala is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients of all ages, with a focus on promoting wellness, preventing disease, and managing chronic conditions. His dedication to family medicine underscores his belief in the importance of building strong, enduring relationships with patients, as well as his commitment to serving the healthcare needs of varied communities. In his spare time, Dr. Thondamala indulges in his love for music. For him, singing is not just a hobby; it's a source of solace and self-expression. He is also an avid moviegoer, hiker, camper, and finds joy in exploring new destinations.
Dr. Srija Chowdary Vanka was born and raised in the beautiful coastal state of Andhra Pradesh in South India. I completed my Medical school from Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences. I am passionate about Family Medicine and have a particular interest in Preventative health, mental health, and palliative care. When not working, I love to dance, cook, try out new cuisines, and curl up with a good book.
PGY 2
Dr. Simrat Bhullar came from a city called Bathinda, in the beautiful state of Punjab, India. She did her medical school from Government Medical college, Patiala. Dr. Bhullar chose family medicine for its vastness and a holistic approach to health. She is passionate about poetry, loves to travel, spend time with family and friends, listen to music and watch movies.
Dr. Sangeeta Dhulappanavar Ravi comes from Hubballi, Karnataka, in the southern part of India. She graduated from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Ravi chose Family Medicine due to her interests in Primary Care, Community Health Care, and Preventative Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, trying different cuisines, and listening to Indian music.
Dr. Brooke Devillier Green is from a small town called Carencro, Louisiana, just outside of Lafayette. She went to college at Louisiana Tech University - Go Bulldogs! - where she met her husband and earned a degree in biomedical engineering. She attended medical school at LSU Health Shreveport, becoming both a first-generation college graduate and first-generation doctor. She chose family medicine because of its wide scope of practice and the ability to form lasting connections with her patients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, baking, reading, going to the gym, and spending time with family.
Dr. Anusha Kallamvalappil
Dr. Narindar Kumar was born and raised in a small city called Hyderabad in Pakistan. He completed my medical education at Liaquat National hospital and Medical College, Karachi. D. Kumar has always had a strong passion for medicine, but it was his family medicine rotation that really drew him into this specialty. This specialty allowed for him to build relationships with patients of all ages over time, fostering trust and continuity of care that improves outcomes. Outside medicine he loves watching and playing sports especially cricket, traveling to new places, cooking food, and trying different cuisines.
Dr. Shafaq Mushtaq, originally from Islamabad, Pakistan, graduated from Army Medical College Rawalpindi. She has experience in emergency medicine and was drawn to the field of family medicine due to its broad scope of knowledge, the chance to develop long-term patient relationships, its focus on preventive care, and its positive impact on underserved communities, along with the personal fulfillment it provides. Her hobbies include visiting new places and experiencing different cultures.
Dr. Prakar Poudel was born & raised in a small farmers' community of country "Nepal" surrounded by national parks & rivers. In Family Medicine, he feels sense of fulfilment when being able to help medically underserved people in a holistic way covering physical, mental & social aspects of patients. Family Medicine gives him the chance to understand his patients & their illness from all possible ways of their life. In his down time, he enjoys charcoal sketching, travelling to unfamiliar places, exploring & understanding cultures, norms, values of people in those places, brainstorming philosophy & epistemology. Dr. Poudel also enjoys joining any group activities with his friends & families in his leisure time, despite being mediocre in sports or any activity.
Dr. Danish Saifullah was born in Gilgit, Pakistan and received his degree in Medicine and Surgery from Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan. He is passionate about Family medicine because of the impact it has on population health and the versatile career choices it offers. Dr. Saifullah volunteered in primary care for eight months in different parts of the US before becoming a part of the Family Medicine program at LSUHS Monroe Medical Center. In the future, he plans to practice both hospital medicine and outpatient medicine. You would find him playing cricket or video games in his free time. He also enjoys talking about block chain, cryptocurrencies and the future of AI in medicine.
PGY 1
Dr. Shubhangi Bagewadi is from Patna, Bihar, India, where she was born and raised. She completed her medical education at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital in her home city. Dr. Bagewadi spent a year at Mayo Clinic as a clinical research trainee, focusing on shared decision-making, which deepened her interest in Family Medicine—a specialty where she can best apply this collaborative approach to patient care. She loves discovering new hobbies and has been passionate about dance since the age of four, learning different styles such as Kathak, Bollywood and Latin dance. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bagewadi is an adventure enthusiast who enjoys traveling, scuba diving, hiking, camping, and kayaking. She also finds joy in cooking and experimenting with different cuisines from around the world.
Dr. Amanpreet Kaur was born and raised in the vibrant state of Punjab, India. She graduated from Government Medical College, Patiala, and spent three years gaining primary care experience in Calgary, Canada, before joining the Residency Program at LSU. She chose Family medicine because it offers the chance to care for patients with a wide range of health concerns, and to be a consistent presence in their lives over time. In her free time, Amanpreet enjoys gardening, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Sumeet Kumar is from a small city in Pakistan called Ghotki. He graduated from Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College in Sukkur. Dr. Kumar chose family medicine because he loves how it focuses on patient advocacy, going the extra mile for people, and building long-term relationships through continuity of care. In the future, he hopes to practice a mix of hospital medicine and outpatient primary care, so that he can stay connected with the community he serves.
In his free time, Dr. Kumar enjoys traveling to the mountains, playing pickle ball, going for walks, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
Dr. Rojina Pokharel is from Gorkha, Nepal and is a first-generation doctor who completed medical school in Bangladesh. After graduation, she worked in the emergency department where she enjoyed caring for diverse patients and practicing holistic medicine. Inspired by her roots and a desire to give back to community, Dr. Pokharel is pursuing family medicine to promote healthcare access and continuity of care. In her free time, she loves cooking especially Italian pasta, Nepali cuisine, momo, and staying active through dance, gym, and running.
Dr. Harnoor Singh is originally from a small village called Desu Malkana in North India, where he grew up in a farmer’s family surrounded by beautiful orange orchards and golden wheat fields. He went on to do med school at Government Medical College, Patiala. Dr. Singh chose Family Medicine because he loves building long-term relationships with his patients and enjoys the variety it brings — no two days are ever the same, and he’s always learning something new. When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll probably find him on a sports field. Dr. Singh has always loved soccer and volleyball, but since moving to the U.S., he’s caught the pickleball bug and plays whenever he can with his co-residents. Outside of sports, he loves spending time in the kitchen — butter chicken is his specialty.
Dr. Pragyat Singh comes from the beautiful valley of Surkhet, Nepal, and completed his medical education at the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences. His passion for medicine stems from a deep desire to help people through all phases of their lives. Dr. Singh has always enjoyed forming lasting relationships with patients, performing hands-on procedures, and working in outpatient settings, which drew him towards Family Medicine, a specialty that truly ticks all the boxes for him.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Singh is an avid soccer enthusiast who loves both watching and playing the game. He enjoys fiction movies, exploring new places and cuisines, and experimenting with new recipes in his free time. Dr. Singh is also passionate about adventure sports and loves seeking out new thrills whenever he gets the chance.
Dr. Bipin Subedi, hails from Pokhara, the beautiful city of Nepal. He accomplished his medical school training from Kathmandu University. He provided services as a medical doctor in various underserved areas of Nepal. At Primary Healthcare Center (PHC), he reinforced the ministry’s many health initiatives such as immunization, safe motherhood, maternal and child health care, mental health and school health program while prioritizing preventive care.
Dr. Subedi is passionate about holistic healthcare and health advocacy across all stages of patients’ lives. He enjoys wildlife viewing with mountaineering, spectacular sightseeing and some unique historic and contemporary cultural manifestations in a natural context.
PGY 1 RURAL
Dr. Christian Bonner is from Winnsboro, Louisiana. He went to college at ULM and attended medical school at LSU Health Shreveport. He chose Family Medicine because of the relationships he gets to build with his patients, and that he often gets to be the first to address concerns that they have about their health. He loves the breadth of care that family medicine offers--being able to treat patients of any age and work with them throughout many stages of their lives. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time at church and with his family. He is an avid outdoorsman, and he loves to be outside as much as possible.
Dr. Ashley Gomez is originally from rural southwest Arkansas. Before pursuing medicine, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Studies from Bethany Global University in Minnesota and spent 16 months living and working in rural northeastern Kenya. She has also worked as a practical nurse, school teacher, and customer service representative for a small non-profit organization in Minnesota.
After deciding to pursue a medical career, Dr. Gomez earned a B.S. in Biology from Southern Arkansas University and later obtained her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Monroe, Louisiana.
Growing up on a farm in a rural, underserved area, Dr. Gomez witnessed firsthand the need for primary care physicians who are dedicated to their local communities. Her interests include reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
Graduates
Class of 2025
Ijeoma Amanze, MD
Divya Gavini, MD
Siva Kamal Guntupalli, MD
Aastha Gupta, MD
Ankur Gupta, MD
Gaurav Katwal, MD
Mary Olowere, MD
Sadichchha Parajuli, MD
Class of 2024
Kene Ben-Okafor, MD
Roberto Carranza, MD
Omar Fahmy, MD
Anusha Gaddam, MD
Tejaswi Katakam, MD
Maxime Tindong, MD
William Rosales, MD
Harsimar Singh, MD
Class of 2023
Khaled Elias, MD
Aastha Garg, MD
Yousef Hasan, MD
Yousaf Khan, MD
Modnath Sangroula, MD
Hemanth Kilaru, MD
Kapil Pokharel, MD
Class of 2022
Leticia Antunes, MD
Anmol Chaudhary, MD
Ahmad Omairi, MD
Ihianle Osagie, MD
Bikash Poudel, MD
Rashmi Sharma, MD
Sanjay Shrestha, MD
Kanika Sood, MD
Class of 2021
Swetha Balli, MD
Obioma Ilouga, MD
Avilasha Jha, MD
Sylvester Mapoh, MD
Phi Nguyen, MD
Niruban Nirthananthan, MD
Sultan Shah Rehmanny, MD
Vrishali Suman, MD
Sangita Yadav, MD
Class of 2020
Pratyusha Gudipally, MD
Rupa Koothirezhi, MD
Trinath Kuruvella, MD
Praseeda Moleyar Narayana, MD
Shami Nandy, MD
Rhiju Poudel, MD
Mina Wilson, MD
Class of 2019
Emily Davis, MD
Shawnna Ogden, MD
Charla Poole, MD
Sudha Ranganathan, MD
Anshuman Srivastava, MD
Jo'El Welch, MD
Class of 2018
Jason DeLeon, MD
Christian Docena, MD
Shravan Gunde, MD
Thana Muthulingam, MD
Eukesh Ranjit, MD
Mallikarjun Samala, MD
John Santogrossi, MD
Sophia Shokouh-Amiri, MD
Class of 2017
Shane Blomberg, MD
Kish Carlton, MD
Christina Highley, MD
Narendra Kanamathareddy, MD
Maninder Kaur, MD
Swachitha Kothapally, MD
Gajan Narendra, MD
Rachana Thapa, MD
Class of 2016
Brian Baesler, MD
Mark Cotter, MD
Patricia Julien, MD
Vijay Mahendrakar, MD
Benita Myles, MD
Shivlal Pandey, MD
Yuveeka Shrestha, MD
