CA-1 Resident Profiles
Ehab Bahrun, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Santa Ana, California
Undergraduate: UCLA, BS Psychobiology
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: Opportunities in research and medical education, excellent mentorship, great subspecialty electives, commitment to DEI, location, people.
Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball, working out, hiking, reading, going to the beach, hanging out with family/ friends/ my amazing co-residents.
Landon Cohen, MD
Pronouns: He/His
Hometown: Deerfield, IL
Undergraduate: USC, BS Health Promotion and Disease Prevention with a minor in Healthcare Studies
Graduate: USC, MS Global Medicine
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: Loved my away sub-i rotation, meshed well with all of the residents and attendings, great reputation and job opportunities in Southern California, get to stay in LA.
Hobbies/Interests: College football / basketball, coaching baseball, running, and traveling to new places.
Daniella Goni, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Trabuco Canyon, California
Undergraduate: Stanford University, BA Human Biology
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: Excellent clinical training, tight-knit program, and opportunity to live by the beach for four years!
Hobbies/Interests: Running, hiking, traveling, hanging out with my cats
Andrea Grote, MD
Preferred Name: Andi
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Danville, California
Undergraduate: Boston College, BS Biochemistry with a minor in Western Cultural Traditions
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: UCLA has it all - excellent clinical training at several diverse training sites, opportunities to be mentored by leaders in anesthesiology who are also enthusiastic teachers, and abundant research opportunities. However, what impressed me most about UCLA was all of the wonderful people (now my co-residents) who make the program special.
Hobbies/Interests: Downhill skiing, pilates, traveling, hiking, golf, exploring the LA food scene, and outdoor adventures with my Golden Retriever, Gio!
Julia Klein, MD
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate: Cornell University, BA College Scholars Program with a minor in Computing in the Arts, Psychology
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: Breadth of training, great research opportunities, large program size and the opportunity to leave my winter jacket behind for some California sunshine! I took notes during all of my interview days and reviewed them before making my rank list - under UCLA the first bullet point was "this is where I believe I will be the happiest resident" and the rest was history!
Hobbies/Interests: Going to see live music, playing piano, New York Times recipes, hiking, traveling, musical theatre, skiing, anything and everything New York City.
Nicholas Kraus, MD
Preferred Name: Nick
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Bay Area, CA
Undergraduate: Colorado College, BA Biology
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: The community! Everyone I met in the department was so down-to-earth and genuinely happy to be here - from residents to faculty to administrators. The teaching is top notch as well and the cases are complex. Being close to family was a huge plus for me as well.
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, surfing, snowboarding, wood-working, cooking, playing board games, and exploring the vast LA food/cocktail scene.
Allen Le, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: El Monte, California
Undergraduate: UC Riverside, BS Biology
Medical School: UC Riverside School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: This was an easy decision for me as I had such an amazing experience during my sub-internship rotation. I was impressed with the department wide camaraderie, resident autonomy, and the enthusiasm that the faculty demonstrated for mentorship / teaching. The wide breadth of high level, complex cases left me with no doubt that I’d be molded into a well-rounded anesthesiologist. Most importantly, my entire support system is in SoCal and it's invaluable being able to visit my family when residency gets tough!
Hobbies/Interests: Exploring different restaurants & cocktail bars. Home crafting different ice cream flavors. Home brewing coffee/espresso
Jessica Le, MD
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Fountain Valley, California
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley, BA Integrative Biology
Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: UCLA is the perfect combination: world class training, excellent education, camaraderie, enthusiastic educators, down to earth colleagues, wonderful weather and beaches, and a great city to live in!
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, exploring new restaurants, cooking, hosting dinners.
Jerry Lee, MD
Hometown: Irvine, California
Undergraduate: Pomona College, BA Molecular Biology
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I choose UCLA for the outstanding clinical experience, strong camaraderie between residents, and the opportunity to enjoy Southern California's nature and yearlong sunny weather.
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, biking, recreational poker, listening to podcasts, Korean spas, baking, spending time with my partner and our two cats.
Adrienne Leigh, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
Undergraduate: University of Nevada, Reno, BS Biology with a minor in Spanish
Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I knew I would receive excellent clinical training surrounded by a friendly and welcoming culture that would support and help me further my interests.
Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my fur babies (2 cats and a dog), finding new hiking spots in sunny LA, reading. Very interested in incorporating global health into my career.
Isami Lines, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV and Shizuoka, Japan
Medical School: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: Quality of clinical training, unity and camaraderie among residents and faculty, and Los Angeles has amazing year-around weather for outdoor recreation.
Hobbies/Interests: Snow/skate/surf, hiking, golf, any outdoor adventure, sports, food/eating, movies, candles.
Michael LoBasso, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Cypress, California
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: UC Irvine School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I chose UCLA because of the collaborative environment that promotes teamwork and growth, the approachable faculty and peers who prioritize support, and the diverse community we get to serve.
Hobbies/Interests: Long-distance running, woodwork, watching sports with friends, reading historical fiction.
Laura Lowe, MD
Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
Undergraduate: UC San Diego, BS Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Medical School: UC Riverside School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: UCLA had it all for me: the strength of training and a world class reputation, the location in sunny LA, but also a very warm and friendly atmosphere which I really, really value. The residents seemed both happy and balanced which is extremely important in residency. I knew I would come out a strong anesthesiologist without having to sacrifice my wellness.
Hobbies/Interests: Some of my hobbies include magic tricks, mountain biking, weightlifting, and sushi-eating. I also have a passion for point of care ultrasound and its use inside and outside the OR.
Jesus Medina, MD, MPH
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Lompoc, California
Undergraduate: UC Riverside, BS Biology
Graduate: UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, MPH Health Policy & Management
Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: UCLA offers a high volume of complex and diverse cases in a supportive learning environment
Hobbies/Interests: Hobbies: Weight lifting, Cycling, Gardening. Interests: Medical Education, Mentorship, Public Health.
Edward Mezian, MD, MS
Preferred Name: Eddie
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: UCLA, BS Physiology
Graduate: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, MS Biomedical Sciences
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: There is no place like LA! The chance to return home, be close to family and enjoy the beautiful LA sunshine/beaches year round was something I could not pass up. Also, the culture that is present at UCLA is one of a kind. It is truly a warm, welcoming learning environment and I am extremely happy that this is the type of program that I get to go to work to every day.
Hobbies/Interests: Working out, going to the beach, watching TV/movies, hiking, sports (basketball/soccer) and trying out new restaurants/bars.
Andy Moon, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Temecula, California
Undergraduate: UCLA, BS Biochemistry, BS Molecular Biology, BA Business Economics
Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: UCLA was my top choice for residency because I know it will prepare me to become a strong clinical anesthesiologist through its vast clinical breadth and incredible mentorship from leaders in the field. Also as a SoCal native, I want to continue serving and training in the community that has given me the opportunities to grow professionally, academically, and personally.
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, economics. quality improvement. molecular biology research.
Sonali Nayak, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I did a visiting rotation as a fourth year medical student at UCLA which allowed me to experience not only the more practical aspects of being a UCLA resident but also the sense of camaraderie and genuine friendship that exists within the program. I knew the diverse patient population and high acuity cases found at UCLA would challenge me, give me great clinical training, and prepare me for life beyond residency.
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, beach volleyball
Nicole Nguyen, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Placentia, California
Undergraduate: UCLA, BS Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I’m a triple Bruin- UCLA undergrad, med school, now residency! It’s so hard to leave when UCLA truly offers everything that aligns with my interests - world class training, limitless opportunities for med ed and QI, and a supportive and diverse culture that fosters growth. Not to mention the beautiful weather, year round activities to go to the mountains AND the beach, all while being in a bustling city and close enough to visit family on a weekend!
Hobbies/Interests: Escape rooms, skiing, hiking, camping, seeing rolling hills of green, meditating on the beach with boba, going to concerts, playing board games with my partner!
Fiona Roediger, MD
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Emmanuel Seyoum, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Aurora, CO & Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: University of Colorado Denver, BS Biology
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: Aside from the excellent training opportunities (in terms of faculty, clinical sites, and case exposure/complexity) I would have available to prepare me to be a well-rounded anesthesiologist, I was drawn by how welcoming the department was on my interview day and information sessions. Furthermore, seeing how close classes were with each other and between classes was a major appeal for me and I truly have enjoyed getting to know my peers both inside and outside the hospital.
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer - Liverpool FC. Basketball - Los Angeles Lakers. Reading. Listening to different podcasts (history, science, tech, etc). Biking . Weightlifting. Photography. Listening to and discovering new music
Harmandip Singh, MD
Preferred Name: Harman
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate: UC San Diego, BS Physiology and Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: UCLA was my favorite program on the interview trail. UCLA has an amazing culture of caring with a strong commitment to resident education, patient well-being, and fostering inclusion. Everyone I met from UCLA was absolutely wonderful and dedicated to patient advocacy. I found UCLA to have a very nurturing learning environment and countless opportunities to get involved with community outreach, research, and innovations in healthcare. I wanted to receive the best possible training in anesthesiology, and I knew without a doubt that I would receive that at UCLA. Of course, Los Angeles being my hometown and my family still living here was also an important factor.
Hobbies/Interests: Walking/Running, Food, Cars, Film, Photography, Tennis, Archery.
Victoria Starks, MD
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Auburn, Alabama
Undergraduate: UC San Diego, BS Nutrition Science
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I knew UCLA was the perfect fit for me when I met several faculty who were phenomenal mentors. They created a safe space for me to learn as a Sub-intern, which I felt was a direct reflection of how supportive they are for their residents. I also bonded with several of the anesthesia residents and could confidently picture us being friends for years to come!
Hobbies/Interests: Rollerskating or running along the beach boardwalk. Beach volleyball games with my co-interns. Comedy shows and dog park dates with my sister and her pup.
Jason Tang, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
Undergraduate: UCLA, BS Biochemistry
Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I did an away at UCLA after going to medical school out of state and was impressed by the diversity and complexity of cases. The faculty and residents were extremely welcoming and always willing to make time in their routine to explain their clinical reasoning and demonstrate procedures. It was just three fantastic weeks which made me want to come and stay for four years!
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, and landscape photography
Rebecca Toohey, MD
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Medical School: UMass T.H. Chan School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I did a visiting sub-I rotation at UCLA as an MS4 and was thoroughly impressed by the complexity of cases performed at this institution, the autonomy the residents had, and the strong dedication to teaching both during didactics but also intra-operatively. I loved the supportive culture of the anesthesiology department and collegiality between students, residents, and faculty. Additionally, the amazing location of the program added so much to the wellness of residents (so many great food spots, hikes, beaches and events in LA. The weather is obviously great year-round for all of these things). I truly sensed that the residents were happy and felt well cared for by the department here. All of these things were further confirmed now that I’m a resident here.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time at the beach, traveling, discovering new recipes to cook/bake vs new restaurants to try out, biking, playing soccer, hanging out with my co-residents.
Thang Tran, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Irvine, California
Undergraduate: UCLA, BS Biology
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: Residency is a challenging and difficult time, and I knew that while many programs could provide me with high quality training, not all could also provide me with the support and camaraderie that would be essential for my professional and personal well-being. UCLA stood out for its leadership that prioritizes feedback and progress and its residents that truly enjoy spending time together both in and out of the hospital. There's a pervasive sense of kindness, empathy, and unity that hold the program together. Combined with proximity to family and living in an extraordinary urban space with outstanding food and nature, there was no doubt that UCLA would be #1 on my rank list.
Hobbies/Interests: Biking on the boardwalk, trying new food, taking care of my plants, photography, pottery, painting, reading, reviewing movies on Letterboxd, traveling, true crime podcasts, coffee, breakfast/brunch
Nilson Wu, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Walnut, California
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley, BA Molecular and Cell Biology, Public Health
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Why I chose UCLA: I chose UCLA because I wanted to be part of a program that provides top-notch training, a great work life balance, excellent benefits, and a plethora of desirable fellowship or job opportunities when I graduate. I was also impressed with the brilliant and diverse faculty and residents who seem to strike the perfect balance of working hard and having fun.
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, hiking, traveling, pickleball, board games, playing guitar, going to concerts, trying new restaurants, watching Lakers and Rams games
Christopher Yoon, MD
Residency: Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA