Iman Afif
Preferred Name: Iman
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Fairfield, CT
About Dr. Afif:
Iman Afif is a PGY-5 in General Surgery at Temple University. She intends to pursue fellowship training in trauma, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. During her two research years she obtained an MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and conducted research on firearm violence with Dr. Jessica Beard. She is interested in understanding the root causes of firearm injury, especially the role of structural racism in interpersonal firearm violence.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: Colgate University, 2008 – 2012
- Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, 2014 – 2018
- Additional Degrees: Master of Public Health, Temple University College of Public Health, 2020 – 2022
Honors and Awards:
- Dipin Gupta, M.D. Memorial Award for Academic Achievement, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 2021, 2023, 2024
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: Crafting, DIY, home reno. Backpacking. Liverpool FC.
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: Manakeesh (West Philly), Parc (Rittenhouse)
- Favorite weekend activity: Spending time with her family and friends. Eating and sleeping. Working on house projects with her husband, Ben, and their two cats, Milo (aka “Chicken”) & Karl Marx (aka “Pigeon” – usually just “Pig”, for short).
Adham Alifarag
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
About Dr. Alifarag:
Dr. Alifarag is a PGY5 Resident at Temple’s Department of General Surgery. Adham has developed a strong interest in Vascular Surgery. Learning how to manage the spectrum of vascular disease ranging from chronic to acute with means of open vs. endovascular technique has inspired Adham to set his sights on this field for his career path. Adham will be starting his vascular surgery fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in NY in August 2025.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: B.A in Biology at Bernard M. Baruch College (2008-2012)
- Medical School: M.D. at SUNY Upstate Medical University (2016-2020)
- Additional Degrees: M.S. in Biomedical Sciences at New York Medical College (2014-2015)
Honors and Awards:
- Joseph C. Fischer MD ’79 Memorial Scholarship
- Rick Zogby, MD, Class of 1984 Memorial Scholarship
- Medical Alumni Foundation Founders Scholarship
- Sonya A. LaBella Memorial Scholarship
- College of Medicine oral presentation award at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Annual Charles R. Ross Research Day
- Douglas (Ed Ben-Edison) Cox, MD ’63 Scholarship
- Sanders/Kilkelly Scholarship
- Carolyn L. Kuckein AOA Research Fellowship award finalist
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball, ping pong, lifting weights. Also enjoy playing electric guitar although mine is currently collecting dust. Huge fan of standup comedy
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: Zahav
Nielsen Gabriel, DO
Dr. Gabriel is a PGY-5 resident.
Sarah Kling
Preferred Name: Sarah
Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Dix Hills, NY
About Dr. Kling:
Dr. Kling is in her final year of residency in General Surgery at Temple University Hospital. She is interested in pursuing career in colorectal surgery. After her PGY-2 year, Dr. Kling performed two years of professional development time including research with a focus on colorectal surgery, clinical outcomes, and academic surgery. During this time, she also obtained a Master of Public Health degree with a focus in Health Policy and Management. She holds several committee positions through TUH, the Association for Academic Surgery, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: Miami University, 2010 – 2014
- Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 2014 – 2018
- Additional Degrees: Master of Public Health, Temple University, 2020 – 2022
Honors and Awards:
- Academic Achievement Award, Temple University College of Public Health, 2022
- Owl Ribbon for Excellence in Teamwork, Temple University Hospital, 2022
- Highest Overall Academic Achievement in Microscopic Anatomy, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 2016
- University Honors with Distinction, Miami University, 2014
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: SCUBA diving, board games
- Mom to two toddlers
- Police wife
Claire Le Guen, MD MPH
Preferred Name: Claire
Pronouns: she/hers
Hometown: Sterling Heights, Michigan
About Dr. Le Guen:
Claire Le Guen is a PGY-5 in General Surgery at Temple University. She is interested in pursuing a career in Trauma Surgery/Critical Care and Global Health.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania, 2008-2012
- Medical School: The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 2014-2018
- Additional Degrees: Masters of Public Health, Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Temple University, 2020-2023
Honors and Awards:
- The Jennifer A. Sidari, MD ’13 Global Health Award, 2018
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, 2017
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Learning Environment Award, 2015
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: Backpacking and backcountry camping
- Favorite Restaurant in Philly: Kim’s Restaurant
John Loree, MD
About Dr. Loree:
Dr. Loree is a PGY-5 resident. I had initially become interested in surgery when working in surgical clinics prior to college and through shadowing surgeons. When going through clinical rotations during medical school, I was excited about the opportunity to care for complex medical and surgical problems posed by general surgery. I am pursuing additional training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Corewell Health in Detroit, MI with the hope of eventually specializing in reconstructive surgery, microsurgery and head and neck oncology.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution – Vassar College (2016), Major – Physics, Minor -- Mathematics
- Medical School – SUNY Upstate Medical University (2020)
Honors and Awards:
- Sigma Xi award for undergraduate research – Vassar College, 2016
- Best Scientific Poster, Oropharynx – American Head and Neck Society, 2024
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: Biking, art, theater, travel
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: Sushi at Umai Umai
Lynde Lutzow, MD
Dr. Lutzow is a PGY-5 resident. After graduation, she will begin a vascular surgery fellowship at Dartmouth.