PGY-3

Joseph David

• Hometown: Sparta, NJ
• Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Reading Terminal Market
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I could tell immediately that this was a program that not only offered a safe space to learn and grow, but also had a genuinely friendly and caring working culture.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Running at the Wissahickon Valley Park.

Caitlyn Lynch

• Hometown: Lancaster, PA
• Medical School: NYITCOM
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Schuylkill River Trail
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Every interaction I had during interview season was so warm. I could see the friendly camaraderie between residents and I knew I would be comfortable here right away. The program offers a supportive learning environment along with quality experience and I loved the location.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Sleeping in, grabbing a margarita, trying a new restaurant, spending time with family and friends.

Dhara Patel

• Hometown: Schwenksville, PA
• Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Spruce Street Harbor Park
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Virtual interviews were not fun, but somehow my interview at CHFP just flew by! I loved talking to everyone! It was obvious that everyone at Chestnut Hill Family Practice was one big family! I am so glad I chose this place because my first impression was right, I feel at home here.
• Where to find me when my pager is turned off: Traveling the world! I love traveling and city-hopping. So even if I get a weekend off, I'm guaranteed to be a flight away from the hospital!

Joseph Tramontana

Chief Resident

• Hometown: Leonia, NJ
• Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Addison Street
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Chestnut Hill practices the “happy doctors are good doctors” mantra and is a close-knit program that values teamwork and resident well-being. Also, I hadn’t finished trying all the cheesesteaks in Philly so getting to stick around was a huge plus!
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Exploring the city with my wife, hunting down Philly’s best slice of pizza, cooking, and watching baseball (Lets go Yankees!).

Stephanie Yee

• Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

• Medical School: USF Morsani College of Medicine

• Favorite Spot in Philly: LaTao Hotpot!!!

• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I wanted to be around people who liked to be themselves and not what society expected them to be.

• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Hanging out with my boyfriend and doggie, watching Asian dramas, singing, going to happy hours.

Danna Zevy

Chief Resident

• Hometown: Toronto, Canada
• Medical School: Central Michigan University
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Bella Vista (Dante and Louigi's, John's water Ice) Italian market (Louis's produce stand, Gleaners cafe, Casa Mexico), East Passyunk (Barcelona Wine Bar, various boutiques, Milk Jawn) , Queen Village (Isot, 4^th street deli, Emmy Squared) Old City (Jules Goldman Books and Art, seeing the Liberty Bell through the glass, Zahav), Washington Square West (Middle Child, Mission Taqueria, Giorgio's on Pine, El Vez)  to name a few….. I love Philly (and eating my way around Philly) so much!!
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The people, the environment, the faculty, the staff, and the city. This residency has the warmest, nicest, most genuine residents, faculty, and staff and just the happiest feel to it. I feel like I am learning so much every day but also enjoying myself, growing as a person, and I get to be myself!
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Italian market, at Seger dog park, trying new restaurants and bars, Facetiming friends and family, hanging out with my husband and dog, Sunny, on a patio with friends, on my couch watching TV.

PGY-2

Elizabeth Centurion 

• Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
• Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
• Favorite Spot in Philly: The Belmont Plateau (in Fairmount) 
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I chose CHFP because of its dedication to the community, the location, and because of the super friendly and down-to-earth residents and faculty I met throughout my interview day. It has been a great experience so far!
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Playing tennis, thrifting, eating Korean BBQ or any delicious food for that matter, chilling with my people.

Kevin Dunn

• Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
• Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Independence Mall
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I was drawn to the program for its rich history, diverse patient population, passionate attending physicians, and being located in the most beautiful and family-friendly area of Philadelphia.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Spending time with my wife and 3 children, or working on our 100-year-old fixer-upper in Elkins Park.

Jefferson Ebube

• Hometown: Spotswood, NJ
• Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Schuylkill River Trail
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I was drawn to Chestnut Hill FM because of their strong presence serving the community and commitment to resident well-being.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Working out at the gym, playing basketball, singing R&B in the shower, playing video games, watching my favorite Sci-Fi/anime shows, or visiting family and friends.
   

Yeseo Han

• Hometown: Bergen County, NJ
• Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
• Favorite Spot in Philly: I-76 going to 30^th St. Station. Just kidding; I enjoy any good restaurant or dessert place, and going to Sixers or Eagles games when I can!
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I really wanted to make sure I had a great community in residency, and Chestnut Hill seemed just like that kind of place. From what I've heard about the program, then how interviews went, and now getting started, everybody has been very supportive and it's been great vibes. And after a year in the program, it's still been great!
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Picking up my wife from 30^th St Station.

Avital Mintz-Morgenthau

• Hometown: New York, NY
• Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine 
• Favorite Spot in Philly: TBD....On the hunt for the best ice cream spot in Philly 
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: From my first interaction with the residents and faculty at Chestnut Hill, I immediately felt welcomed into a warm and supportive environment. The faculty shared that the smaller program size meant that they could invest time in fostering each resident's unique interests. Coming from a medical school and large safety-net hospital, I wanted to prioritize training at a residency program with a strong emphasis on working with patients who are typically underserved.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Exploring Philly with my partner: trying out new restaurants (primarily for their dessert), parks, and running routes.

Elana Perlow

• Hometown: Northbrook, IL
• Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
• Favorite Spot in Philly: The Schuylkill River Dog Park
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Chestnut Hill's warmth and care for the community shined through on interview day, beginning at the hospital, and extending to include the entire community through its outreach and dedication to underserved populations. I am so grateful to be a part of the Chestnut Hill family! 
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Writing in the park and hosting Shabbat dinners with friends.

PGY-1

Katherine Botta

• Hometown: Madison, CT
• Medical School: University of Connecticut 
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Love City Brewing
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Community! I feel like CHFP serves this community very well, and the community within the residency is so great and supportive. 
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Playing board games with my husband, trying out new breweries, or reading and snuggling with my cat.

Hajaru Hamza

• Hometown: Kumasi, Ghana
• Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Science University 
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Philadelphia Zoo
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I really enjoyed my interview day experience. I visited the clinic during second look day, and everyone was very welcoming. I could see myself in this supportive environment. 
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Spending time with my husband and daughter, trying halal food restaurants around Philly.  

Noah Lieberman

• Hometown: Doylestown, PA
• Medical School:  Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine   
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Northern Liberties or Union Transfer
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: The people! Everyone from residents to attendings to front desk staff are so kind and cheerful.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At a concert at Union Transfer, or at the movies!

Abhay Metgud

• Hometown: Mountain Top, PA
• Medical School:   Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
• Favorite Spot in Philly: The Linc, go birds! And Trader Joe's because I never had any where I am from.
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice:  Everyone is so kind and helpful, you truly get a great family feel! Great faculty, staff, and residents that are always there for you!
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Traveling to different countries or national parks, skiing, hiking, working out, cooking, or hanging with friends and family! I’m probably outside doing something! 

Joseph Mohammadi

• Hometown: Baltimore, MD
• Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University 
• Favorite Spot in Philly: The restaurant, Penang. I love their red onion chicken curry. Chinatown in general is a great spot for anyone looking for excellent food!
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: Chestnut Hill felt like a program that was truly committed to both patient care and resident education.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: At the dog park with my wife and our two pups, Spot and Almond.

Paul Reilly

• Hometown: Levittown, PA
• Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
• Favorite Spot in Philly: Lucky’s Last Chance
• Why Chestnut Hill Family Practice: I spent time with the Chestnut Hill team as a student, and I was so impressed with how well everyone works together and how much they care about their patients. I knew coming to Chestnut Hill Family Practice would give me a chance work with the teachers and role models I need to become the kind of doctor I hope to be.
• Where can we find you when your pager is turned off: Biking, spending time with friends and family, but mostly watching cooking videos on YouTube with my cat.