2023-2024 Resident Roster
4th Years
Nathan Alcasid, MD
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: The independent navigation through difficult issues with support always available.
About Me: I like playing with my guinea pigs, dogs, playing drums, and calm outdoor stuff.
Phillip Brennan, MD
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Undergraduate: Troy University
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: Definitely the people I work with. Surgery is challenging, and it's so much more fun when you enjoy spending the day with those you work with. Teamwork comes natural when around such great co-residents!
About Me: I like hanging out at any of the beautiful Bay Area parks and Lake Merritt, grabbing food and drinks with my co-residents, and playing golf.
Jessica Dzubnar Barker, MD
Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: I love the team atmosphere with my fellow residents, serving the patients of Oakland, and the early autonomy.
About Me: I love being with my fiancé, family, friends, and my dog. Anything outside and I am game! I love hiking, running, yoga, and when I can, surfing and snowboarding. I love making charcuterie boards and having friends over. I am a drinker of all beverages and an eater of all foods, and love trying new cuisines and learning about new cultures and places.
Hyunjee Kwak, MD
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Boston University
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: The people - patients, co-residents, attendings, and other providers. Makes a world of difference getting through the day-to-day.
About Me: I like trying out new restaurants, drinking with my co-residents, hiking, traveling, and binge-watching Netflix.
Maria Lepore, MD
Hometown: Rochester Mills, MI
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: Definitely my co-residents! Everyone is very supportive and always willing to help out.
About Me: I enjoy running, biking, rollerblading, and eating ice cream
mlepore@alamedahealthsystem.org
Austin Roadarmel, MD
Hometown: Fenwick Island, DE
Undergraduate: University of Delaware
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay:
About Me: I like to surf 🏄🏻♂️ hike 🦍🐖🥾 and cook 👨🍳🍚🍪🥦 when I’m not working 🙌🏼🗣🤡
Cynthia Susai, MD
Hometown: Longmeadow, MA
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: Brown University
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: Everyone works so hard for their patients - we are a gritty crew.
About Me: I love playing video games with my husband, cooking running around with my cat, and playing piano.