“The urologic oncology fellowship has been an incredible opportunity to train with world-class faculty while sharpening my surgical skills, developing clinical acumen, and cultivating research interests.”

Christopher Slayden M.D.

Christopher Slayden, M.D.

“I chose the Saint John’s Cancer Institute because of its storied legacy and international reputation as an innovator in the field of surgical oncology.”

Daniel Nelson M.D.

Daniel Nelson, D.O.

“I chose to train at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute because I was inspired by the alumni mentors and quality of the fellows I was exposed to during residency.”

Brook Vuong

Brooke Vuong, M.D.

“At the Institute, it is my privilege to work with approachable, renowned experts and I feel equally lucky to have an incredibly bright and supportive peer group of fellows.”

Ram Narayanan

Ram Narayanan, M.D.

Fellowship Allumni

2023

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Daniel Milgrom, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic GA Augusta University
Jessica Weiss, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic/Military WA Department of Defense/Army
Julia Greene, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic/Military HI United States Army
Stephanie Young, MD Surgical Oncology Private CA Southern California Multi-Specialty Center
Philip Hsiao, MD Urologic Oncology
Fellowship Alumni

2022

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Sean Nassoiy, D.O. Surgical Oncology Private NC Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Rebecca Marcus, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private PA Allegheny Health Newort/Allegheny Health Nework Cancer Institute
Jennifer Keller, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic MO Saint Louis University
Wade Christopher, MD Surgical Oncology Academic MS University of Mississippi Medical Center
Yoko Koy, MD Urologic Oncology
Daniel Artenstein, MD Urologic Oncology
Fellowship Alumni

2021

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Judi Ramiscal, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Patrick Lorimer, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private AZ Arizona Advanced Surgery
Nathaniel Lee, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic IN Community Health Network
Michael B. Avery, MD Neurosurgical Academic AZ University of Arizona
Jeannie Su, MD Urologic Oncology Private CA Comprehensive Urology
Fellowship Alumni

2020

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Molly Kledzik, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic WV West Virginia University
Anthony Scholer, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic SC Prisma Health – Memorial Healthcare
Adam Khader, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic VA Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Juan Santamaria, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic NE University of Nebraska
Peter Elliott, M.D. Urologic Oncology Private Practice CA Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Jai Thakur, M.D. Neuroscience Academic AL University of South Alabama
Fellowship Alumni

2019

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Shaheryar Ansari, M.D. Neurosurgery Private IN Community Hospital North
Ramkishen Narayanan, M.D. Urologic Oncology Academic CA Kaiser
Trang Nguyen, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic IN Indiana University
Annabelle Teng, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Kaiser
Abhineet Uppal, M.D. Surgical Oncology Fellowship CA UC Irvine
Fellowship Alumni

2018

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Amanda Graff-Baker, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice CA Kaiser San Jose
Brooke Vuong, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Kaiser Sacramento
Daniel Nelson, D.O. Surgical Oncology Military/Academic TX William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Christopher Slayden, M.D. Urologic Oncology Private Practice TX Midland
Ahmed Dehal, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Kaiser Panorama City
Sheri Palejwala, M.D. Neurosurgery Private Practice CA Long Beach
Fellowship Alumni

2017

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Bradley Bandera, M.D. Surgical Oncology Military/Academic GA Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Travan Fischer, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Saint John’s Cancer Institute
Sharwan Gaitonde, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice TX Texas Oncology
Maris Jones, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Kaiser Santa Clara
Andrew Conger, M.D. Neurosurgery Private practice PA Geisinger Medical Center
Emily Ho, M.D. Breast Surgery Private practice AZ Ironwood Cancer and Research Center
Michael Tyler, M.D. Urologic Oncology Private practice FL Zurology
Fellowship Alumni

2016

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Devin Flaherty, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic VA Valley Health System; Virginia Community University
Kelly Huynh, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Kaiser West Los Angeles
Briana Lau-Amii, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice HI PaliMomi Surgical Clinics
David Lee, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice NY Mount Sinai
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. Neurosurgery Academic CA Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Amy Voci, M.D. Breast Surgery Academic NC Levine Cancer Institute at Carolinas Medical Center
Fellowship Alumni

2015

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Gary Deutsch, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic NY Hofstra Northwell SOM
Daniel Kirchoff, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice SC Roper St. Francis Physician Partners
Simon Lavotshkin, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice CA Grossmont Surgical Associates, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Bjorn Lobo, M.D. Neurosurgery Private practice CA Northridge, CA
Rashmi Bawa, M.D. Breast Surgery Private practice ME Pines Health Services
Fellowship Alumni

2014

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Joslyn Albright, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice IL Advocate Christ Medical Center
Elizabeth Arena, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice CA Cedars-Sinai & Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Manabu Fujita, M.D. Surgical Oncology Private practice CA Los Robles Medical Center
Victoria O’Connor, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Kaiser Sunset
Robert Louis, M.D. Neurosurgery Private practice CA Hoag Hospital Organce County,
Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute
Eric Brown, M.D. Breast Surgery Private practice CA Comprehensive Breast Care
Fellowship Alumni

2013

Alumni Training Program Type Practice Type State of Practice Employer
Danielle Hari, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Aaron Cutler, M.D. Neurosurgery Private practice CA LDR Neurosurgery Group
Julie Billar, M.D. Breast Surgery Private practice AZ Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Junko Ozao-Choy, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Kyo Chiu, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic Canada Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Clinic
Anna Leung, M.D. Surgical Oncology Academic CA Kaiser Sunset