Residents | Kaiser Permanente Undergraduate & Graduate Medical Education Northern California

Amanat Bal, MD, MS – Chief Resident

Originally from Southern California, my path to medicine began as an undergraduate at UCLA and continued in Chicago, where I completed medical school — after which I was fortunate to match at Kaiser SF. Throughout my training, I have been continually impressed by the atmosphere of warmth and support and the strong focus on medical education that define our program. These cultural strengths, alongside Kaiser’s integrated healthcare system, robust ancillary staff support, and rich opportunities for original research, make it a truly special place to train in Internal Medicine. I am honored and excited to serve as one of the Chief Residents this year, and I look forward to fostering a supportive learning environment and a strong sense of community among trainees. Outside of work, you can find me buried in a good book, trying out a new workout class, spending time with my two cats, or hunting down the best chai latte in SF.

Jeffrey Hendel, MD – Chief Resident

Growing up in SoCal, I never imagined the Bay Area would become home, but San Francisco won me over quickly, and Kaiser SF even faster. What has made this feel genuinely like home is the community here: co-residents, attendings, and the staff throughout the hospital and clinic who bring excellence and warmth to everything they do. With the goal of pursuing gastroenterology, I have been fortunate to work alongside mentors who are deeply invested in my growth while leveraging the resources of our Division of Research for my scholarly projects. The breadth of clinical exposure and culture of teaching at Kaiser have shaped me into a thoughtful, capable physician and I am excited to serve as Chief Resident this year. I am committed to fostering a community of learning, growth, and compassion. Outside the hospital, you’ll find me with one of my cameras trying to capture the beauty of the bay or trying out the newest pastry spot.

Class of 2029

PGY-1

Jerice Banola, MD
Boston University School of Medicine

Noam Bar, MD
Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

Manuel Brewer, MD
New York University School of Medicine

Paul Chung, MD
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Kathleen Cui, MD (P)
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Nicholas Fong, MD (P)
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Lily Gao, MD (P)
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Alexa Kassels, MD (P)
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

Andy Liu, MD**
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Javier Montelongo, MD
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Caroline Nattinger, MD
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Rovingaile Kriska Ponce, MD
Boston University School of Medicine

Ricardo Reyes, MD (P)
Harvard Medical School

Kyle Rosen, MD (P)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Chloe Sales, MD (P)
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Aakshi Sanchorawala, MD
Texas A&M University College of Medicine

Jonathan Sarquiz, MD
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

Pradyoth Sirineni, MD
Ohio State University College of Medicine

Angela Wang, MD
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

PGY-2

Arash Agharahmanian, MD
George Washington University School of Medicine

Alan Aung, MD
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Christopher Barrientos, MD
George Washington University School of Medicine

Molly Chou, MD
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Mukul Govande, MD
Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Manasa Handady, MD
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Diana Hsiao, MD
University of Central Florida School of Medicine

Joseph Lederman, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine

Nadine Rashed, MD
Boston University School of Medicine

Reece Williams, MD*
Emory University School of Medicine

Nancy Wu, MD*
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Kyra Yamamoto, MD
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

PGY-3

Aaron Oh, MD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Arthur Chang, MD
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Chiara Wabl, MD
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Jessica Amalraj, MD*
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Mina Qobadi, MD
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Namrata Arya, MD
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona

Rachel Raniele, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine

Savitoj Kaur, MD
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

Soham Patel, MD
University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

Tzu “Emily” Liu, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Vince Hua, MD
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Willa Xie, MD
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Internal Medicine/Public Health and General Preventive Medicine – PGY-4

Akhila Chilakala, MD*
CUNY School of Medicine

Katy Pham, MD*
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

*Internal Medicine/Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Track

**Internal Medicine/MPH Track

Preliminary Track (P)

What our residents are saying

Kaiser San Francisco is the perfect prelim program. My intern year there was the perfect balance between service to patients, furthering my own knowledge as a doctor, and taking care of my personal wellness. I always felt that my learning needs and my wellbeing were priorities of the program leadership. There is a strong emphasis on education with an abundance of educational conferences that are truly supported by the entire faculty. Kaiser San Francisco has a diverse mix of patients with enough ‘bread and butter’ medicine to become confident in treating common diseases but enough ‘zebras’ to stay intellectually on my toes. An additional bonus is Kaiser San Francisco’s role as a regional referral center for cardiac disease. Typically, intimidating entities like intraaortic balloon pumps and TAVR became a routine part of my day in the ICU. I feel both well prepared for my residency in anesthesia and not so overextended from my intern year that I am burnt out for the years to come. Last but not least, the absolute best part of Kaiser’s program is the people. I made lifelong friends with my fellow interns and residents that have continued beyond my transition to residency.

Lindsay Borg, Preliminary Intern

My favorite thing about Kaiser San Francisco is the people. The residents are fun and motivated, making it a pleasure to come in every day. The faculty are also really warm and open-minded, fostering a comfortable environment of learning and development. Another strength of this program is the support and encouragement we receive in pursuing our ambitions. Residents pursue a variety of careers: primary care, hospital-based medicine, sub-specialty fellowship, public health, and administration. I have enjoyed the enthusiastic support of mentors and program directors in pursuing my own interest in gastroenterology. I was able to work with one of the faculty on a primary research project, eventually presenting a poster at a national conference and now have submitted a manuscript for publication. I was also able to rotate on the GI consult services at other medical centers to further explore my interest in gastroenterology. Other residents have elected to travel outside the country, working in Africa, Asia, and South America through the Global Health Program. But the best part of training here are the friends I’ve gained and hope to keep for the rest of my life.

Stuart Thomas, Categorical Resident

Belief is a powerful thing. Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco epitomizes what it means to believe in its people. From the very first day of receiving an interview, to truly getting to know me and my interests during the selection process, and ultimately allowing me to tailor my experience during residency, this program provided an atmosphere that we all crave as adult learners. Support, camaraderie, and genuine care for the individual allowed each of us to flourish in ways I never thought possible. Whether it be allowing trainees to spend a month in Liberia fighting the Ebola outbreak, pursuing a 6-week tropical medicine degree in Peru, spending a research month at Mass General Hospital, or countless other experiences that fostered our personal and professional growth, KPSF always strived to provide us with the time and guidance to succeed in what was most important to us. Having the opportunity to learn from amazing and accomplished mentors and attendings, work within one of the country’s premier integrated healthcare systems and live in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, Kaiser was the perfect place to train as a resident and begin a fulfilling career. The unique combination of rigorous academic expectations along with top-notch clinical performance allowed us to understand many different facets of medicine and science. In an era of increasing integration, expanding health information technology, and team-based work environments, you will be hard-pressed to find a training program that prepares you more appropriately for a new age in American healthcare. Deciding on a residency program is one of the biggest decisions of your life; looking back on it now, I can confidently say it was one of the best I’ve ever made.

Sandeep Palakodeti, Categorical Resident

Internal Medicine San Francisco - Residents

Internal Medicine San Francisco

Amanat Bal, MD, MS – Chief Resident

Jeffrey Hendel, MD – Chief Resident

PGY-1

PGY-2

PGY-3

Internal Medicine/Public Health and General Preventive Medicine – PGY-4

What our residents are saying

Internal Medicine San Francisco - Residents

Internal Medicine San Francisco

Amanat Bal, MD, MS – Chief Resident

Jeffrey Hendel, MD – Chief Resident

PGY-1

PGY-2

PGY-3

Internal Medicine/Public Health and General Preventive Medicine – PGY-4

Interests

Interests

What our residents are saying