Department of Pediatrics

Baylor San Antonio Pediatric Residents

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Samantha Cermignano, M.D.

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Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
College: Ursinus College
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical interests: Genetics and metabolics, complex care, palliative care, advocacy and policy, biomedical ethics, underserved, and medical education
Hobbies: Podcasts, photography, video and board games, arts and crafts, culinary adventures, gardening, and caring for my rescue pup Henrietta Licks

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Jaimie Long, D.O.

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Hometown: Davis, CA
College: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Touro University California
Medical interests: preventative pediatrics, primary care, patient education advocacy
Hobbies/non-medical interests: baking, hiking with my husband and golden retriever, yoga, art, interior design, going to restaurants and wineries

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Sharanya

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Sharanya Ajaykumar, D.O.

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Hometown: Allen, Texas
College: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Mental Health, Lactation Medicine
Non-medical Interests: Cooking, hosting friends and family, knitting, crafting, working out, adventurous foodie, traveling

Katherine

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Katherine “Kat” Arriola, M.D.

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Hometown: Beaumont, Texas
College: Lamar University
Medical School: Texas Tech University El Paso Health Sciences Center Paul L Foster School of Medicine
Medical Interests: Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Health Medicine, Advocacy, Nutrition, Medical Missions
Non-medical Interests: Faith, family, food, dogs, karaoke, kickboxing, being outdoors, volunteering, listening to podcasts, and watching classic films

Joni

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Joni Chow, D.O.

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Hometown: Pasadena, Calif.
College: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, COMP-NW
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Quality Improvement 
Non-medical Interests: Exercise, travel, being outdoors, window shopping for homes on Zillow

Anthoula

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Anthoula Christodoulou, M.D.

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Hometown: Nicosia, Cyprus
College: Trinity University
Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Medical Interests: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Underserved Medicine
Non-medical Interests: Painting, art, salsa dancing, photography, art museums, outdoor activities, my dogs

Andrielle

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Andrielle Collier, D.O.

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Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
College: Spelman College
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Advocacy, Quality Improvement
Non-medical Interests: Extracurricular activities with my kids and spouse, 90’s R&B music, traveling

Ryan

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Ryan Daly, D.O.

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Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
College: Connecticut College
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word SOM
Medical Interests: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Population Health Medicine, Advocacy, Preventative Medicine
Non-medical Interests: Sailing, running, soccer, skiing, travel, hiking, concerts, books

Frances

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Frances Hanson, M.D., M.S.

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Hometown: Baltimore, Md.
College: Rice University
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine
Medical Interests: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Quality Improvement (infant feeding, lactation support), Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Being a mom to our baby girl and 6-year-old Aussie, cooking/baking preferably while listening to a podcast, all things movement (barre, yoga, weights, cycling, running, walking), motherhood, and medical spouse in residency

Austin

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Austin Kleint, D.O.

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Hometown: Lebanon, Ore.
College: California Baptist University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Quality Improvement
Non-medical Interests: Weightlifting, dogs, hunting, fishing, country music, and my faith

Amy

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Amy Ko, D.O.

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Hometown: Demarest, N.J.
College: Wellesley College
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Medicine
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Quality Improvement, Clinical Research
Non-medical Interests: cooking and eating tasty foods, arts and crafts (origami), teaching my cats new tricks, working out, watching movies while trying not to add too much commentary/predictions

Katherine

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Katherine “Katie” McLeod, M.D.

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Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
College: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics
Non-medical Interests: Hiking, yoga, running, reading, road trips/travel, all dogs, trying new restaurants, game nights

 

Shanzay

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Shanzay Mohammad, D.O., M.S.

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Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas (but born in Karachi, Pakistan)
College: The University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: I have absolutely no idea (that is totally okay!), possibly Population Health Medicine, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Global Health, Advocacy, Clinical Research, Medical Education
Non-medical Interests: Dancing, yoga, swimming, board/video games, eating out with friends

 

Neha

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Neha Muppala, D.O.

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Hometown: Fort Mill, S.C.
College: College of Charleston
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas
Medical Interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, Rheumatology
Non-medical Interests: Art (painting/pottery/dance), traveling and videography, eating all cuisines, reading, childhood nostalgia: Indian movies, Avatar the Last Airbender and BTS, just being with my family and friends

Alyssa

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Alyssa Wilder, D.O.

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Hometown: Everman, Texas
College: Abilene Christian University
Medical School: UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Gen Pediatrics, Allergy/Immunology, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Developmental ­Behavioral Pediatrics, Cardiology, Advocacy, Underserved Medicine, Diversity in Medicine, Medical Education
Non-medical interests: Painting/drawing, reading, board games/video games, movies, musicals, bible studies, my dog

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Jackson Bailey

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Hometown: Canby, Oregon 
College: University of Oregon 
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 
Medical Interests: Global health and working with underserved populations 
Non-Medical Interests: Travel, playing guitar and piano, scuba diving, cycling, camping, fly fishing, and reading 

Bailey

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Bailey Brevell

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Hometown: Groves, Texas 
College: Lamar University 
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 
Medical Interests: General pediatrics, emergency medicine, and developmental peds 
Non-Medical Interests: Watching the Astros, reading, exercising, and all things outdoors! 

Maya

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Maya Bryant

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Hometown: Midway, North Carolina 
College: Spelman College 
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Endocrinology and primary care 
Non-Medical Interests: Cooking, discovering new restaurants, travel, personal finance, and making crafts  

Bonnie

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Bonnie Durley

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Hometown: Dallas, Texas 
College: Baylor University 
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn Campus 
Medical Interests: Outpatient pediatrics, NICU, pediatric hospitalist 
Non-Medical Interests: Cooking and baking, hiking, running, and just exploring the outdoors 

Aneesha

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Aneesha Morris

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Hometown: Redmond, Washington 
College: University of Washington 
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: General pediatrics, emergency medicine 
Non-Medical Interests: Cooking, travel, painting, watching movies, spending time with friends and family 

Anny

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Anny Nguyen

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Hometown: Rio Rancho, New Mexico 
College: University of New Mexico 
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Infectious disease, hematology/oncology 
Non-Medical Interests: Reading, writing, knitting, exploring new restaurants/cuisines, spending time with her fur babies 

Quynh-Nhu

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Quynh-Nhu Nguyen

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Hometown: Houston, Texas 
College: Texas A&M University 
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine 
Medical Interests: Developmental-behavioral pediatrics, advocacy, community service 
Non-Medical Interests: Drawing, collecting art, ukulele, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, thrifting, hanging out with her cats 

Christopher

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Christopher Ponce Campuzano

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Hometown: Cedar Creek, Texas 
College: Texas Tech University 
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Medical education, advocacy, social determinants of health
Non-Medical Interests: Spending time with family, robotics, hiking, camping, and backpacking 

Hannah

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Hannah Sosnowski

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Hometown: Mount Pleasant, Texas 
College: Baylor University 
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Medical Interests: Pulmonology, genetics, heme/onc 
Non-Medical Interests: Singing, painting, crocheting, reading, and going to Bible studies 

Joanna

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Joanna Steed

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Hometown: San Angelo, Texas 
College: Hardin Simmons University 
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: outpatient pediatrics, developmental-behavioral, NICU 
Non-Medical Interests: Running, hiking, reading, intramural sports, podcasts, and walking my dog 

Kalli

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Kalli Taylor

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Hometown: Glen Rose, Texas 
College: Texas A&M University 
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth 
Medical Interests: Primary care, hematology/oncology, and hospital medicine 
Non-Medical Interests: Being active - weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, barre, running, volleyball, tennis, golf, cooking healthy food, movies, travel, and reading/audiobooks 

Bernardo

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Bernardo Terres, Jr.

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Hometown: El Paso, Texas 
College: University of Texas at El Paso 
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine 
Medical Interests: Cardiology and pulmonology 
Non-Medical Interests: Spending time with his fiancé and family/friends, walking his two boxers, reading, discovering new music, going to music festivals, volunteering at animal rescues, off-roading, discovering new coffee shops. 

Carolyn

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Carolyn Wheeler

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Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana 
College: Louisiana State University 
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 
Medical Interests: NICU 
Non-Medical Interests: Running, yoga, hiking, concerts, and festivals 

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Class of 2027

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Kevin Abraham, M.D.

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Hometown: McAllen, TX
College: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Medical School: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Newborn Care, LGBTQIA+2S Care
Non-medical interests: Automobiles, traveling, national parks, language learning, trying new (vegetarian) foods, cultural immersion, reading, weightlifting, dachshunds

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Kathyrn "Kate" Bellile, M.D.

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Hometown: Appleton, WI
College: Lawrence University
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical interests: community pediatrics, infectious diseases, adoption/foster care medicine, medical education
Non-medical interests: being a mom to two little ones, sewing, smocking/embroidery, reading, gardening

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Brittanie Cockrell, M.D.

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Hometown: Port Arthur, TX
College: Xavier University of Louisiana
Medical School: University of Houston
Medical interests: Advocacy, Emergency medicine
Non-medical interests: Traveling, sports/sporting events, trying local coffee shops, spending time with my husband and fur baby, reality TV

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Ashlyn Fairchild, D.O.

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Hometown: Allen, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General, developmental and behavioral peds, child abuse peds, complex care
Non-medical interests: Faith, soccer, yoga, barre, Pilates, traveling, furry friends, eating sweets and Tex-Mex, trying new restaurants, skiing

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Callie Frank, D.O.

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Hometown: Grapevine, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Public Health, Advocacy, Community Engagement
Non-medical interests: Coffee, reading, cooking, baking, exercising, exploring

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Kathia Gloria, M.D.

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Hometown: Laredo, TX
College: Texas A&M International University
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology
Non-medical interests: Painting, embroidery, cooking/baking, running, finding new and fun places to go eat

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Madison Godsey, D.O.

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Hometown: Argyle, TX
College: Baylor University
Medical School: UNTHSC-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: Global health, public health medicine, SDOH, NICU, and performing procedures
Non-medical interests: Reading, rock-climbing, and running. I love any form of adventure as well as cozy days in with my husband and dogs

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Laura Le, D.O.

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Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine, and Global Health
Non-medical interests: Food, travel, k-dramas, trying new boba and coffee shops, and quality time with family and friends

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Christopher Lee, M.D.

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Hometown: Denver, CO
College: MIT
Medical School: University of Queensland
Medical interests: Congenital heart, public health, Developmental-behavioral medicine
Non-medical interests: Powerlifting, rock climbing, video games, tabletop role playing games

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Shivangi Patel, D.O.

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Hometown: Grapevine, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical School: Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical interests: General Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Education, and Quality Improvement
Non-medical interests: Arts and crafts, painting, traveling, cooking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family

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Leticia Rivera, M.D.

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Hometown: Monett, Missouri
College: University of Missouri- Columbia
Medical School: Anne Burnett SOM at Texas Christian University
Medical interests: Service, Advocacy, Underrepresented populations
Non-medical interests: Travel, hiking with my dog, plants

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Jemima Sackey-Addo, M.D.

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Hometown: Accra, Ghana
College: Trinity University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Medical interests: Quality Improvement, Community Service, Advocacy, Child abuse, Global Health
Non-medical interests: Traveling, Hiking, Boba, Board Games, Weightlifting, Food

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Navya Sankoorikkal, M.D.

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Hometown: Cypress, TX
College: University of Texas, Austin
Medical School: McGovern Medical School
Medical interests: Community Pediatrics, Advocacy, and Education
Non-medical interests: Cooking/Baking, Tennis, Music, and Movies/TV