Current Residents

PGY-5 Residents

Jacob Ball, M.D.
Hometown: Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Undergrad Institution: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Clinical Interests: Spine Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Orthobiologics
Hobbies/Interests: Exploring Los Angeles, trying new restaurants, hiking, beach days, spending time with friends and family.

Brian Chung, M.D.
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Undergrad Institution: Duke University
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests: Adult Reconstruction, Hand/Upper Extremity, Sports
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting,

Mitchell Fennerty, M.D.
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Undergrad Institution: Indiana University
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Spine, Sports, Hand/upper extremity
Hobbies/Interests: Running/working out, hiking, watching college football/NFL.

Kyle Griffith, M.D.
Hometown: Kalispell, MT
Undergrad Institution: Carroll College
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hand and Upper Extremity
Hobbies/Interests: Going out to dinner with my wife, traveling, basketball, golfing, hiking, and watching movies.

Kevin Kashanchi, M.D.
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California Santa Barbara
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Clinical Interests: Spine, Hand, Shoulder/Elbow, Trauma
Hobbies/Interests: Automobile motorsports, travel, wristwatches, and trying new restaurants.

Megan Mostamand M.D.
Hometown: Corona, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Riverside
Medical School: University of California, Riverside
Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, Upper Extremity, and diversity in orthopaedics
Hobbies/Interests: DIY projects, hot yoga, learning new Afghan recipes,

David Riopelle, M.D.
Hometown: Danville, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Sports
Hobbies/Interests: Concerts, watching and playing sports, scuba diving, surfing, and obviously hanging with my two cats.

Brandan I. Sakka, M.D.
Hometown: Kaneohe, Oahu, HI
Undergrad Institution: University of Southern California
Medical School: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Traumatology
Hobbies/Interests: USC sports, football, baseball, and Olympic weightlifting.

PGY-4 Residents

Gabriel Burdick, M.D.
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California Los Angeles
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Adult Reconstruction Hip and Knee
Hobbies/Interests: Surfing, rock climbing, and beach volleyball.

Wesley Cooperman, M.D.
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests: Adult Reconstruction, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Outdoor activities (e.g., swimming, running, spikeball) and spending time with family/friends/pets.

Chimere O. Ezuma, M.D. MBA
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
Undergrad Institution: Cornell University
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Business School: Columbia Business School
Clinical Interests: Sports, Spine, Foot and Ankle, Hand and Upper Extremity
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, running, basketball, weightlifting, chess, tutoring and mentoring.

Jorge Figueras, M.D.
Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergrad Institution: University of Florida
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Trauma, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Enjoy playing/watching tennis, traveling, and hanging out with my buddies in residency.

Matthew Gallo, M.D.
Hometown: Petaluma, CA
Undergrad Institution: UC Berkeley
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests: Hand, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, cycling, and beach days.

Niels Mohty, M.D.
Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona
Undergrad Institution: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Clinical Interests: Hand & Upper Extremity, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, horticulture, competitive games, and spending time with family.

Madeleine Orringer, M.D.
Hometown: San Rafael, CA
Undergrad Institution: Brown University
Medical School: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Sports medicine and Total joint arthroplasty
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, trying new restaurants, Peloton, working out, going to the beach, and card games.

Matthew Orringer, M.D.
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Undergrad Institution: Brown University
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine, Pediatrics
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, lifting, dogs, golfing, and watching sports – especially Michigan football.

PGY-3 Residents

Jacob Becerra, M.D.
Hometown: Vista, CA
Undergrad Institution: UC Santa Barbara
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests: Sports, Adult Reconstruction, Trauma, Upper Extremity
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, beach, scuba diving, basketball, golf, watching sports, new restaurants, and travel.

Elan Karlin, M.D.
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Sports, Total Joints, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Steelers football, grilling steaks, outdoor running, playing Van Halen on the guitar, and Sum 41.

Shana Kong, M.D.
Hometown: El Monte, CA
Undergrad Institution: UC Irvine
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, Hand
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, kombucha making, tennis, exploring the outdoors, music festivals/concerts, and spending time with loved ones.

Elizabeth Lechtholz-Zey, M.D.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad Institution: California State University, Los Angeles
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Trauma
Hobbies/Interests: Surfing or lounging at the beach, hiking, live music events, reading about economics and/or political philosophy, marine aquariums, and marine life.

Steven Liu, M.D.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Clinical Interests: Shoulder, Sports, Total Joints, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, fantasy football, golf, skiing, and coding.

Kevin Moattari, M.D.
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Undergrad Institution: UC Santa Barbara
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Clinical Interests: Arthroplasty, Sports, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing music, live concerts, surfing, running, traveling, and eating good food.

Jeremy Siu, M.D.
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Undergrad Institution: California State University Fullerton
Medical School: University of California San Francisco
Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, Trauma, Spine, Total Joints
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, rooting for the Lakers, boxing, trying new foods, binge-watching tv shows with my fiancé, and spending time with family/friends.

Julian Wier, M.D.
Hometown: Willits, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California Los Angeles
Medical School: University of Southern California
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Total Joints, Trauma
Hobbies/Interests: Playing soccer, beach volleyball, going to new restaurants, and spending time with my wife and dog.

PGY-2 Residents

Catherine Alder, M.D.
Hometown: Mountain View, CA
Undergrad Institution: Stanford University
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Total Joints
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, listening to audiobooks, and hanging out with friends.

Lucas Bowen, M.D.
Hometown: Grandview, TX
Undergrad Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Foot and Ankle, Spine
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, music, hiking, weight-lifting, and fantasy football.

Nicolas Cevallos, M.D.
Hometown: Chula Vista, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Clinical Interests: Total Joints, Hand/Upper Extremity, Pediatrics, Trauma
Hobbies/Interests: Playing/watching basketball, snowboarding, pickleball, rooting for UCLA sports, traveling, hosting barbeques, and spending time with friends, family and pets.

Fergui Hernandez, M.D.
Hometown: Vista, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests: Trauma, Hand/Upper Extremity, Adult Reconstruction
Hobbies/Interests: Concerts, trying new restaurants, Bad Bunny, game nights, and spending time with my friends, family, and cats.

Thomas W. Mason, M.D.
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Undergrad Institution: Davidson College
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Spine, Sports, Shoulder/Elbow
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, lifting, running, biking, English Premier League, NFL/College football, espresso.

Stephen Moye, M.D.
Hometown: El Segundo, CA
Undergrad Institution: Stanford University
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Clinical Interests: Sports, Adult Reconstruction, Trauma
Hobbies/Interests: Sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Golf), Watching NCAA Football/Basketball, Hiking & Mountain Biking, Board & Card Games.

Ryan Palmer, M.D.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of Southern California
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests: Adult Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology
Hobbies/Interests: Lifting weights, 49ers football, collecting vinyl records, house music, and grilling.

Rajko Slobodan Vucicevic, M.D.
Hometown: Western Springs, IL
Undergrad Institution: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Spine, Sports
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Michigan Sports (Go Blue), Chicago Sports (Bear Down), and working out.

PGY-1 Residents

Henry Avetisian, M.D.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Riverside
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
Clinical Interests: Spine, Total Joints, Hand/Upper Extremity
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, playing basketball, watching the Lakers play, going to the movies, exploring restaurants, and lounging on the beach

Hikmat Chmait, M.D.
Hometown: La Crescenta, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of Southern California
Graduate Institution: University of Southern California
Medical School: University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Spine, Trauma, Oncology
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and friends, lifting weights, swimming, weekend car shows, watching Formula 1, going to the beach, and playing electric bass.

Cailan Feingold, M.D.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of Oregon
Medical School: New York Medical College
Clinical Interests: Sports, Shoulder and Elbow, Arthroplasty
Hobbies/Interests: Running, skiing, college football (Go Ducks), reading, my pets, and spending time with family.

Sophia Jacobi, M.D.
Hometown: Harrison, NY
Undergrad Institution: Dartmouth College
Medical School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Sports, Pediatrics
Hobbies/Interests: Travelling, spending time with friends and family, rollerblading, gymnastics, and pickleball.

Katherine Kutzer, M.D.
Hometown: South Pasadena, CA
Undergrad Institution: Duke University
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Joints, Sports, Foot/Ankle
Hobbies/Interests: Beach volleyball, exploring LA restaurants and museums, live music, and spending time with family and friends.

Lejla Pepic, M.D.
Hometown: Manteca, CA
Undergrad Institution: Stanford University
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Clinical Interests: Hand/Upper Extremity, Trauma, Sports
Hobbies/Interests: Running, hiking, soccer, basketball, walking my dog, and spending time with family and friends.

Aakash Shah, M.D.
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Undergrad Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Total Joints, Spine, Sports
Hobbies/Interests: Los Angeles Lakers basketball, Cleveland Browns football, golf, working out, traveling, chess, and spending time with friends and family.

Hanzhi (Leo) Yang, M.D.
Hometown: Shenzhen, China
Undergrad Institution: University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Medical School: University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Clinical Interests: Spine, Hand/Upper Extremity, Trauma
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, snowboarding, hiking, traveling, go karting, trying new food, hanging out with my friends, family, and two cats.

Research Fellow

Benjamin Van, M.D.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad Institution: University of California, Davis
Medical School: University of California, Davis
Clinical Interests: Sports, Shoulder & Elbow, Trauma
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my two huskies, running/working out, and finding LA’s best al pastor taco.