2023-2024 Resident Roster
Research Residents
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.
Elisa Calabrese, MD
Hometown: Chicago, IL / Phoenix, AX
Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of Arizona
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: The people are incredible, both at work and outside of work! Also, the autonomy you gain moving through the program.
About Me: I love backpacking when I have time, but regularly I enjoy running and hiking. Beer and coffee area also great.
William (Preston) Carroway, MD
Hometown: Piedmont, OK
Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma
Medical School: Oklahoma University College of Medicine
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: My co-residents and the operative experience.
About Me: I love going on walks with my dog and fiancé, and finding new places to eat at. I build furniture for my apartment - TV stands, coffee tables, nightstands, headboards. I am brand new to the West Coast, and loving it so far!
Brandon Cowan, MD
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: I was attracted tot he culture of compassionate and clearly brilliant residents and attendings, with a county hospital experience that rewards our hard work with interesting cases that residents can take a lot of ownership in. I'm constantly inspired by the people around me to learn more and to be a better person and physician.
About Me: I love to ride bikes, run around Lake Merritt, and find cool places to drink beers.
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.
Nikathan (Niko) Kumar, MD
Hometown: Madison, CT
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: New York Medical College
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: The operative experience and the autonomy!
About Me: My favorite things to do are playing soccer, running, biking, and playing piano.
Hyun Jee 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.
Sahil Patel, MD
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Favorite thing about UCSF-East Bay: The resident culture, autonomy given to the residents, and exposure to working at multiple hospital systems.
About Me: I enjoy camping, going to concerts, trying out new beers, and watching/playing soccer (huge Tottenham fan).
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.