There are 3 fellows each year with their own areas of interests and plans for the future. The program gives them a firm grounding in general cardiology, but also allows them the flexibility to focus on a specific sub-specialty, if desired.
A Word from Our Chief Fellow
We are a small, highly motivated group and we thoroughly enjoy training at this program. Most of us chose this program because the patients provide a full spectrum of cardiovascular pathology and the faculty have tremendous knowledge and experience in their management. But the most important asset to this program is the collegiality between fellows and faculty alike. The fellows are treated like friends and colleagues.
This program is designed to have the fellows succeed. Trainees are here to learn. The faculty will frequently step in to facilitate patient care so that the fellows can attend conferences, participate in interesting procedures and even do rotations away from the medical center. Furthermore, we are provided assistance in securing sub specialty training or employment.
Though the fellows are an integral part of the cardiology department our program is set up in such a way that it is not dependent on the fellows, leading to an excellent work and learning environment.
Current Fellows
Harshith Avula, MD
Chief Cardiology Fellow
Harshith Avula, MD
Chief Cardiology Fellow
Undergraduate
Stanford University
Medical Education
University of California, San Diego
Residency
University of Pennsylvania
Career Aspirations
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (accepted to Stanford/KP Santa Clara Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship). I am also interested in cardiovascular epidemiologic research and medical education.
How I Thrive
Exercise (soccer, hiking, and tennis), spending time with family and friends, spending time outdoors
What I like Best about the Fellowship[
What I like best about our fellowship is the constant and contagious joy in learning that I see among my co-fellows and faculty. The diversity of our patient population offers exposure to new clinical pathology on a daily basis, and guarantees that we will leave fellowship training with a broad range of clinical experience. The passion for clinical care among our faculty--even late in their careers--is also something I find inspiring, as is our institutional mission on delivering high-quality, compassionate, and innovative care. Finally, the level of devotion to and investment in my career interests by my clinical and research mentors has been beyond expectations, and is something I think is unique to our close-knit program.
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Stephanie Chen, MD
Chief Cardiology Fellow
Stephanie Chen, MD
Chief Cardiology Fellow
Undergraduate[
University of Michigan
Medical Education
University of Michigan
Residency
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Career Aspirations
General cardiology, high value care and quality improvement
How I Thrive
Playing tennis, hiking, leisurely jobs, exploring new restaurants, traveling to new places.
What I like best about the Fellowship
I'm looking forward to working with outstanding faculty dedicated to fellow education. The Kaiser Permanente health system provides physicians an environment to truly focus on quality of care. I'm excited about the opportunities in health systems research too. Looking forward to joining the Kaiser family.
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Josh Chung, MD
2nd Year Cardiology Fellow
Josh Chung, MD
2nd Year Cardiology Fellow
Undergraduate
University of California, Davis
Medical Education
University of California, Davis
Residency
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland Medical Center
Career Aspirations
Exploring my options
How I Thrive
Spending time with my wife and two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Outdoor activities like golf, hiking and snowboarding, travelling and exploring new foods and culture.
What I like best about the fellowship
This is a wonderful program for the variety of cases you see as well as the education/research opportunities available to you, all within a highly integrated health care system that truly focuses on patient care. I’m thankful to be surrounded by faculty and staff who are supportive and passionate about teaching and developing me into a compassionate and thoughtful cardiologist. Finally, I am grateful to be around my cadre of co-fellows who will not only be future colleagues, but also lifelong friends. No matter where you go next from here, you will be well supported and well trained!
Neha Mantri, MD
2nd Year Cardiology Fellow
Neha Mantri, MD
2nd Year Cardiology Fellow
Undergraduate
University of Cincinnati
Medical Education
University of Cincinnati
Residency
UC Davis
Career Aspirations
Preventative cardiology with a focus on med tech innovation
How I Thrive
Group fitness classes, my favorite being Barry’s Bootcamp! Attending health/tech symposiums and brainstorming start-up ideas with my very techie husband.
What I like best about the fellowship
What I enjoy most about Kaiser is the ability to work in a fully integrative, cost-effective, system which prioritizes high value care, innovation, and fellow education. The diversity of patients, pathologies, and genuine excitement for clinical medicine by the faculty (and fellows!) makes each day exciting! And most importantly, the camaraderie and within the KP-SF Cardiology group makes you feel like you have a home away from home!
Moyukh Ghosh, MD
1st Year Cardiology Fellow
Moyukh Ghosh, MD
1st Year Cardiology Fellow
Undergraduate[
Williams College
Medical Education
University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science
Residency
Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco Medical Center
Career Aspirations
Congenital Heart Disease or Advanced Heart Failure
How I Thrive
Cycling, Running, Travel
What I like Best about the Fellowship
I completed my residency at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco and witnessed first-hand how truly exceptional this program is. The strength of this program is the faculty, they care about the fellows’ education and well-being. They foster a family environment, they are very supportive. I am fortunate and excited to continue my training at Kaiser San Francisco.
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Alexander Hardwick, MD
1st Year Cardiology Fellow
Alexander Hardwick, MD
1st Year Cardiology Fellow
Undergraduate
University of Iowa
Medical Education
Southern Illinois University
Residency
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Career Aspirations
General cardiology vs advanced heart failure
How I Thrive
Spending time with my wife and high energy Golden Retriever, hiking and exercise
What I like Best about the Fellowship
What drew me to KP was the dedicated, passionate staff focused primarily on delivering excellent care and superb teaching. The KP model is unique from the ground up and allows excellent, but also efficient care to patients. This is something I believe all healthcare delivery systems should strive for and provides a great teaching environment.
Kevin Kheder, MD
1st Year Cardiology Fellow
Kevin Kheder, MD
1st Year Cardiology Fellow
Undergraduate
University of California San Diego (UCSD)
Medical Education
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency
Scripps Green Hospital/Scripps Clinic
How I Thrive
Working out, hiking, pick-up basketball, going to the beach, spending time with my wonderful fiancee, traveling and exploring new places, hanging with family and friends
Why I chose Fellowship
I am excited to begin my fellowship at a distinguished program right in the heart of San Francisco city. Kaiser Permanente's model is very progressive and I believe that most health systems will shift towards a system such as Kaiser
