General Surgery Residents

Learn about our current residents.

Class of 2031

Alexis Blackburn, MD

Hometown: Scranton, PA


Education

Undergraduate: University of Scranton
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Why BayCare: I chose BayCare for a variety of reasons, particularly including the residency program’s culture, the people, the emphasis on growing medical education, and the great location! I was excited by the opportunity to train and learn alongside this team.


Arjun Gampala, MD

Hometown: Overland Park, KS


Education

Undergraduate: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Why BayCare: I chose BayCare for the experiences and learning opportunities I would have working at a smaller program and helping the community! On interview day, everyone was kind and seemed dedicated to the success of the residents.


Christian Palacios, MD

Hometown: San Jose, CA


Education

Undergraduate: Santa Clara University
Medical School: NOVA Southeastern University
Why BayCare: I chose BayCare because of the genuine connection I felt with the residents and faculty during my interview. What stood out most was how approachable and supportive everyone was, while still holding a strong commitment to surgical excellence. It felt like a place where I could be both challenged and supported, and I knew I would thrive in that environment.


Veenah Stoll, DO

Hometown: Odessa, FL


Education

Undergraduate: University of South Florida
Medical School: NOVA Southeastern University
Why BayCare: I chose BayCare because I felt like everyone I met was invested in my success as an individual, and I am confident I will receive excellent training here. It is also a welcoming and supportive environment where I know I will thrive despite the rigors of surgical residency.


Class of 2030

Kamran Ali, MD

Kamran Ali, MD

Hometown: Lake Stevens, Washington


Education

Undergraduate: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Medical School: Rush Medical School, Chicago, IL
Hobbies: hiking, biking, playing guitar, tabletop games and learning new cooking recipes


Nicholas Hricz, MD

Nicholas Hricz, MD

Hometown: Bel Air, Maryland


Education

Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park
Medical School: University of Maryland, School of Medicine
Hobbies: Skiing, cooking and board games


Jonathan Maya, MD

Jonathan Maya, MD

Hometown: Tampa, FL


Education

Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Hobbies: Tennis, pickleball trying new restaurants, coffee shops and going to the movies


Caitlin Mehta, MD

Caitlin Mehta, MD

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina


Education

Undergraduate: Elon University
Medical School: Georgetown University
Hobbies: Reading, pilates and boxing


Class of 2029

Samantha Fox, MD

Samantha Fox, MD

Hometown: Eagan, MN


Education

Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Medical School: St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada, West Indes
Hobbies: Pickleball and board games


William Hardy, MD

William Hardy, MD

Hometown: Graniteville, South Carolina


Education

Undergraduate: Clemson University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Hobbies: Fossil hunting and photo editing


Sinal Patel, MD

Sinal Patel, MD

Hometown: Groveland, Massachusetts


Education

Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Medical School: American University of Caribbean
Hobbies: Reading and listening to music


Saroj Yadav, MD

Saroj Yadav, MD

Hometown: Janakpur, Nepal 


Education 

Undergraduate: Birat Science Campus, Biratnagar, Nepal
Medical School: College of Medical Science, Bharatpur, Nepal
Hobbies: Playing cricket and bike riding


Class of 2028

Cristinia Botero, MD

Cristina Botero Fonnegra, MD

Hometown: MedellĂ­n, Colombia


Education

Medical School: Universidad CES, Medellin, Colombia
Hobbies: Reading, traveling and exploring new places

 

 


Samarth Patel, MD

Samarth Patel, MD

Hometown: Ahmedabad, India


Education

Undergraduate: BJMC Ahmedabad, India
Medical School: BJMC Ahmedabad, India
Hobbies: Historical documentaries, running, cricket, table tennis and music concerts


Yukiko Suzuki, MD

Yukiko Suzuki, MD

Hometown: Nagoya, Japan


Education

Medical School: University of Toyama, School of Medicine 
Hobbies: Traveling and running


Abdul Waheed, MD

Abdul Waheed, MD

Hometown: Pakistan


Education

Undergraduate: Government Degree College, Loralai, Pakistan
Medical School: Bolan Medical College, Quetta, Pakistan
Hobbies: Research, driving, cricket and cooking