Current Residents

Joseph Benes, MD

Medical school: UNMC. Fun fact about me: Although I have lived in Nebraska my whole life, I have visited 16 different countries!

Sheida Koohsari, MD,

Medical school: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Fun fact about me: I dance Argentine tango.

Hannah Maldonado, MD

Medical school: UNMC. What I do when not working: Run, lake days, anything outdoors with family and friends.

Zaid Rkh Najdawi, MD

Medical school: University of Jordan School of Medicine, Amman, Jordan. Fun fact about me: I started my residency at the age of 23.

Valeria Parra Payano, MD

Medical school: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru. Fun fact about me: I write poetry and participated in a few competitions in Peru. My favorite food is any Peruvian or Korean dish!

Gabriella Rizzo, MD

Medical school: UNMC. What I do when not working: I spend my free time gardening, biking or finding a new seasonal recipe to cook or bake.

Arenn Carlos, MD

Medical school: Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy. Fun fact about me: I have visited more than 65 countries. I love to explore natural wonders and man-made attractions, learn about different cultures, and try new food. I also have two white rabbits at home whom I adore.

Mitchell Floura, MD

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Fun fact about me: I'm a grown-up who spends his free time playing video and board games!

Mark Jedras, MD

Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Fun facts about me: I grew up in Wausau, WI. I have three citizenships, enjoy homebrewing, video games and cross-country skiing.

Mathias Maisenbacher, MD

Medical School: Sapienza University of Rome. Fun fact about me: I had a shining acting debut as Rumpelstiltskin in a play in elementary school.

Sharon Peng, MBBS

Medical school: Nanjing Medical University. Fun fact about me: I can swim freestyle for 2000 meters and butterfly for 600 meters (though not on the same day!).

Haley Riley, DO

Medical School: Oklahoma State University. Fun fact about me: I have a cat named Purkinje.

Hannah Safranek, MD

Medical school: UNMC. Fun fact about me: I have played the pipe organ for over almost 20 years. In my free time I like to embroider and to spend time with my husband and daughter.

Ola Alshaqi, MD

Medical School: Damascus University. Fun fact about me: At first, pregnancy seemed like it could spike my stress levels, but playing with my kid turned out to be a serotonin boost and an effective stress regulator!

Hanul Lee, MD

Medical School: Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. Fun fact about me: I love growing plants, especially moss!

Sriharsha Ponna, DO

Medical School: Liberty University. Fun fact about me: I collect watches.

Caroline Sane, MD

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine. Fun fact about me: I have been kayaking in a bay of bioluminescent algae.

Emme Schmidt, MD

Dr. Solman Ramezani Hashtjin, MD

Medical School: Zanjan University of Medical Sciences Fun fact about me: I enjoy playing volleyball, and the gym is my happy place.

Lauren Blum, MD

Minyu Chen MD

Sara Hoerning, MD

Yana Gordeyeva, MD

Aishah Kahn, MD

Osama Abu Nassar, MD

Trae Olson, MD