Residents
Class of 2024
John Asenjo, DO - Resident Physician
Originally from Bronx, New York. Dr. Asenjo completed his medial degree
from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-New York. He chose Adventist
Health Tulare because it is an area where the need for young, quality
primary care Physicians is great.
Joel Asunto, MD - Resident Physician
Originally from Isabel, Leyte, Philippines. Dr. Asunto completed his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine, Caribbean Netherlands. He chose Adventist health Tulare because he likes the diverse community in Tulare; it has excellent schools, close proximity to national parks, and easy access to bigger cities, making it a perfect place to live.
Shiveta Cherwoo, MD - Resident Physician
Orignially from Jammu, India, Dr. Cherwoo completed her Medical degree
from Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, India.
She felt a lot of satisfaction by serving the underserved patient population
in Tulare county. The love that patients blessed me here with is indescribable.
Their love made me stay in the area and seek further training to serve
them better.
Joseph Maddela, MD - Resident Physician
Originally from Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Maddela completed his medical degree
from American University of Integrative Sciences School of Medicine. He
is thrilled to be serving in the Central Valley, my home community, throughout
residency and beyond. I love Tulare for its small-town feel and proximity
to my hometown of Bakersfield.
Melody Nameni, DO - Resident Physician
Originally from Washington D.C and Houston, TX, Dr. Nameni completed her
medical degree from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. It was the
wonderful weather, beautiful landscape, and proximity to just about every
type of outdoor activity and adventure that drew her to the central valley.
The small-town feel, friendly citizens, and farmers markets were a great
advantage as she loves fresh produce.
Christopher Terzian, MD -Resident Physician
Originally from Pasadena, CA, Dr. Terzian completed his medical degree
from St. George’s University School of Medicine. “Southern
California is my home. However, I think my family and I might have better
opportunities in the central valley as I see its growth potential”.
He feels comfortable moving to the Central Valley because it’s safer,
and more affordable; moreover, he seeks a more rural setting for training
because of the chances it offers someone like me who wants to be able
to see and learn more than he might if he was in a metropolitan area of
California. All in all, Dr. Terzian is quite optimistic that he’s
made the right decision by moving his young family to the central valley.
Class of 2025
Shareefa Begum, MD — Resident Physician
Originally from Chicago, IL and Houston, TX, Dr. Begum completed her medical
degree from University/ Deccan College of Medical Sciences. She strongly
believes that in a smaller town like Tulare, she would get to claim the
community as her own and build meaningful relationships inside and outside
of work. She feels that her knowledge of the population, knowing and building
a rapport with the people will make her an excellent physician.
Mandeep Kaur, MD — Resident Physician
Born in Chandigarh, India and raised in the Bay Area, Dr. Kaur completed
her Medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine.
She chose Tulare as it gives small town, friendly environment, opportunity
to help the underserved population, and still being close to home in Bay area.
Patrick Matian, DO — Resident Physician
A California native, Matian earned his medical degree from A.T. Still
University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. He came to the Central
Valley for the second through fourth years of his medical school education.
He fell in love with the people here and making a difference in the community.
He also has a personal investment in the central valley as his partner
grew up in Ripon, CA, and being able to give back to communities similar
to hers is unmatched.
Otito Odiakosa, MD — Resident Physician
Born inEnugu, Nigeria. Odiakosa graduated from the University of Nigeria
College of Medicine. Central Valley is famous for its bountiful fruits
and vegetable produce. She love the beautiful weather, small-town feel,
and family friendliness of the Valley. She has lived in Southern California
for the past few of years, and is excited for the opportunity to move
here with her family.
Yiuing Pinches, MD — Resident Physician
Completed her medical degree from University of Perpetual Help, DALTA,
Jonelta Foundation School of Medicine. The breadbasket of California,
a state near and dear to my heart, is abounding with fresh dairy, quality
meats, nuts and cheeses. The farmers and ranchers that work hard to provide
these delicious foods also need excellent care; physicians that can empower
their lives toward health equity to immigrant and underserved populations
through Family Medicine, to help build new relationships and give those
in the Central Valley a resource they can depend on.
Oliver Sabalboro, MD — Resident Physician
A California native, Sabalboro graduated from Our Lady of Fatima University
College of Medicine. He loves the close proximity to many great national
parks as he is able to enjoy and appreciate nature much more. In addition,
the quiet, pleasant areas that the Central Valley offers along with the
privilege of being a part of a program with excellent leadership are major
reasons why he chose to train at Adventist Health Tulare.
Class of 2026
Seth Clarke, MD — Resident Physician
Originally from Calcutta Village, Belize & Keene, Texas. Dr. Clarke
completed his medical degree from Universidad de Montemorelos Escuela
de Medicina in Mexico. He chose Family Medicine because he admires how
it embraces the medical sciences of the human body. It will help me understand
how the body works and provides me with the appropriate tools to treat
each human being holistically.
Gurleen Johal, MD — Resident Physician
Born in Jalandhar, India and grew up in Seattle, Washington and Fresno,
California. She completed her medical degree from Punjab Institute of
Medical Sciences in India. She chose Family Medicine because it offers
great heterogeneity and allows one to take focus on the needs of their
community.
Biju Kallumkal, MD — Resident Physician
Originally from the San Fernando Valley. He completed his medical degree
from Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba. Growing up, he always
thought of a Physician as a healer of all. He could not think of any other
specialty that would equip him with the tools and overall expertise to
handle a diversity of patient problems while serving so many different people.
Thy (Teagan) Nguyen, MD — Resident Physician
Born in Vietnam and grew up in Orange County. She completed her medical
degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in
Sint Maarten (Dutch Part). She has always had a strong interest in OB
and Pediatrics. With Family Medicine, she can provide prenatal care and
continue providing care for the babies as they are growing up.
Theodor Yasko, MD — Resident Physician
Originally from Schenectady, New York and Glendale, California. He completed
his medical school degree from St. George’s University School of
Medicine in Grenada. Family Medicine will be rewarding to build deep and
meaningful relationships with his patients throughout all stages of their life.
Johnson Yeboah, MD — Resident Physician
Originally from Accra, Ghana and Union, New Jersey. He completed his medical
school degree from the University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
in Ghana. He has a strong interest in preventative medicine, continuity
of care, and the long-term professional relationship with patients.