Current Residents

Jacob Cohen, M.D.

David Constantinescu, M.D.

Administrative Chief Resident Elect 2023-2024, Resident Education Committee

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Undergraduate School: Eastern Illinois University

David Constantinescu was born in Bucharest, Romania but moved to Toronto, Canada at a young age. An NCAA Division 1 tennis scholarship brought him to the United States where he was a 4 x OVC Medal of Honor Recipient and graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors from Eastern Illinois University. His proudest undergraduate accomplishments include his university-funded work in Arizona and Mexico devising a medical patent proposal for radiotherapy treatments in prostate cancer, eventually presenting his work at RSNA in Chicago, IL. In medical school, he graduated at the top of his class at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, earning him induction into Alpha Omega Alpha. Throughout medical school he had numerous publications and award-winning presentations at local, national and international conferences, including notable journals such as Arthroscopy as well as a book chapter with Dr. PJ Millet from Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO. Outside of work, he loves music, sports, the beach, and preparing for the next day. Dr. Constantinescu ultimately chose the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital for his training because results speak for themselves: the fellowship match/reputation is the best there is out there.

Alexander Kuczmarski, M.D.

Medical School: Brown University
Undergraduate School: Villanova University

Alex Kuczmarski was raised in North Kingstown, RI, where he finished in the top ten of his high school class and was a three-sport athlete. He then was the second student ever to complete the 5-year BS/MS program in Biology at Villanova University in four years, specializing in yeast genetics. After graduating summa cum laude from Villanova, Alex spent five years at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, including a research year at The Steadman Clinic. His passion for orthopaedic research resulted in ten publications before residency in both clinical outcomes and biomechanics. Alex chose Miami for its setting: a diverse patient population in the largest public hospital in the United States, and for its team-oriented dynamics. He also chose Miami for its unparalleled operative experience and world-class fellowship match. Alex hopes to pursue hand surgery upon completion of his residency. In his free time, he enjoys golf, basketball, and squash (the sport), as well as learning about personal finance.

Danny Lee, M.D.

Medical School: George Washington University
Undergraduate School: St. Bonaventure University

Danny grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey. He attended St. Bonaventure University as part of a combined dual degree BS/MD program. During his time at St. Bonaventure, he graduated summa cum laude with a major in Biology and minor in Sociology. Afterwards, Danny received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. Throughout his time at GW, Danny was actively involved in orthopaedic research and various community service efforts such as the AMA and the GW Healing Clinic to provide care to underserved communities. In his free time, Danny loves to work out, play intramural sports, go to live concerts, and go to the movies. He decided to pursue his orthopaedic training at the Miami program because of the incredible location, operative experience, resident support, and resident camaraderie.

Deborah Li, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami
Undergraduate School: Washington University in St. Louis

Deborah grew up in Burlington, VT and Orlando, FL where she spent a majority of her life dancing ballet and training aerial cirque. She completed her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Dance and Biology. Following undergrad she was hired as a research coordinator at the public health department at Washington University where she helped to develop new screening techniques for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. She retired as a dancer following her acceptance into the 4-year integrated MD/MPH program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In medical school, she participated extensively in research as a statistician with multiple institutions, resulting in numerous publications and presentations. Her project on PROMIS in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip was accepted at the Orthopaedic Research Society and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meetings where she spoke as a podium presenter. Jackson Memorial Hospital was Deborah’s number one choice to complete her residency training due to the extraordinarily high volume of cases, unparalleled early surgical exposure, and fantastic camaraderie of the residents. Her hobbies in her time off include amateur boxing, weight lifting, running, and inline skating around Miami Beach. 

Arya Minaie, M.D.

Academic Chief Resident Elect 2023-2024, Resident Education Committee

Medical School: Quinnipiac University
Undergraduate School: University of California, Berkeley

While Arya Minaie considers San Ramon, CA home, he spent the first fifteen years of his life living in fifteen different cities- most notably Sydney, Australia and Tehran, Iran. He attended undergraduate a UC Berkeley, where he majored in Integrative Biology. Following in his brother’s footsteps, he chose to pursue medicine, attending the Frank Netter School of Medicine on an academic scholarship and graduating at the top of his class with a distinction in Basic, Translational, and Clinical Science Research. While in the northeast, he developed a love for skiing, finance, and lifting heavy objects- becoming one of the first medical students engraved into the Quinnipiac University weight room wall’s 1,000 Pound Club. Before arriving to Miami, Dr. Minaie completed a research fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. He was involved in a plethora of orthopaedic studies, publishing and presenting multiple papers on hip reconstruction in children with cerebral palsy. He chose to pursue his orthopaedic training at the University of Miami because it is the perfect marriage of operative experience and academic rigor.

Justin Trapana, M.D.

Recruitment Resident 2023-2024

Medical School: University of Miami
Undergraduate School: University of Miami

Justin was born and raised in Miami FL. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Art. During his undergraduate studies, he kindled a passion for fine art and honed his skills in glass blowing. He graduated Suma Cum Laude and continued his studies at the University of Miami graduating within the top 10 of his medical school class and becoming a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. His research interests range from work at the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute to research focusing on the durability of spinal constructs in cancer patients. In his free time, he enjoys all things Miami including South Beach, boating, and brunch. Justin chose the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital as his number one choice to complete his Orthopedic training because of the unmatched operative training, camaraderie, and life experience living in Miami.

Lauren Baker, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Miami

Lauren grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended the University of Miami and majored in neurobiology. She went on to attend the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and there she was heavily involved in the Department of Community Service (DOCS) health fairs and clinics and several mentoring and teaching programs. During medical school, she was involved with multiple research projects and published several research manuscripts across several orthopaedic subspecialties. Lauren chose to stay at Jackson Memorial/UMH for residency for the high-volume, fast-paced environment, early and extensive operative experience, and the residents with whom she worked over her time in medical school. In her free time, Lauren enjoys fishing, soccer, weight-lifting, and playing with her black lab, Chum.

Joseph S. Geller, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Dartmouth College

Joe is from Morris County, New Jersey where he grew up with his parents and three siblings. He was an avid basketball player and won both league and state championships in high school. He later attended Dartmouth College, where he walked-on to the varsity basketball team and served as Rush Chair and later President of his fraternity, Beta Alpha Omega. He majored in Religion, completed the pre-med track, and was heavily involved in basic science research. His research culminated with one of the first studies to utilize CRISPR biotechnology for genome editing in mice. For medical school, Joe attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and turned his attention to Orthopaedics research. Joe completed more than fifteen research projects as a medical student, with many papers published in major journals including Nature, the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and the Journal of Wrist Surgery. He has presented at multiple national and international conferences and graduated medical school with Research Distinction. Joe served as President of the Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group, where he helped put on numerous events for medical students interested in Orthopaedic Surgery. During his time in medical school, he was elected a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Already being familiar with the program, Dr. Geller chose to stay in Miami for many reasons, including the early operative experience, unparalleled autonomy, collegial environment, fantastic fellowship match, and beautiful weather. When he’s not in the hospital, Joe enjoys playing basketball, watching sports, traveling, going to the beach, and exploring all that Miami has to offer.

Brandon T. Goldenberg, M.D.

Medical School: Georgetown University
Undergraduate School: Georgetown University

Brandon grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey where he was a three sport athlete and competitive amateur golfer. He attended Georgetown for his college education, graduating magna cum laude in Economics. Prior to medical school, he spent time working in NYC leading a team of associates in developing an orthopaedic rehabilitation tech startup. Brandon then returned to Georgetown for medical school. Between his third and fourth years, he completed a research fellowship in shoulder under Dr. Peter Millett at the renown Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, publishing over twenty papers with a focus on superior capsule reconstruction, shoulder instability repair techniques, and outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Brandon chose Miami for its superb combination of resident camaraderie, operative autonomy, and location in the best city in the country. When not scrubbing cases, Brandon is on the golf course, running or playing basketball in the Miami heat, relaxing with friends at the beach, and exploring the city of Miami.

Nathaniel W. Jenkins, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of British Columbia

Nate grew up on Vancouver Island, Canada, the place he still considers home. He attended the University of British Columbia, where he played football for the Thunderbirds and earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics. His interest in medicine brought him to the US, where he received a Master of Science in Biomedical Imaging from the University of California, San Francisco. He remained at UCSF as a researcher, investigating advanced imaging modalities to aid people suffering from chronic lower back pain. His hard work in this field won his team the award for most impactful scientific paper in Radiology in 2018. While he attended the University of Miami for medical school, he continued his passion for scientific inquiry. He spent a year as a research fellow at Rush University studying patient outcomes in spine surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Kern Singh. One of his proudest achievements from that year was being part of a team that received a Cervical Spine Research Society Grant. Nate chose to stay at the University of Miami for residency because of the unequaled training environment, team atmosphere among residents/faculty, and phenomenal fellowship match results. When time allows, Dr. Jenkins enjoys cycling, hiking, and anything active outdoors, an appreciation he gained growing up in rural Canada.

James M. Parrish, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Undergraduate: Cornell University

James was born in Walnut Creek, California. He spent most of his childhood in the pool and then went to Cornell, where he swam as a Division I athlete and majored in Philosophy. After graduating, James was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. James was in the Marines for 9 years as an AH-1W “Cobra” helicopter pilot and deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan in 2012 for Operation Enduring Freedom. During his deployment, James witnessed a range of musculoskeletal injuries that made him want to change careers to become an orthopedic surgeon. 

James accepted his honorable discharge from the Marines in 2014 when he began a post-bacc program at the University of Virginia, where he met his wife. They both attended University of Miami for medical school and were thrilled to couples match at University of Miami/Jackson for residency.  James chose to train in Miami because of the graduated responsibility, operative volume, and unique trauma experience. James also happens to love the palm trees, jade-colored ocean water, tropical climates, and the fact that he can now swim outside in February. In his free time, James enjoys spending time with his family, his two-year-old golden retriever, his six month old son Myles, and his foundationally supportive wife. He also enjoys swimming, running, lifting weights, snowboarding, and kite boarding, and flying.

Anil Sedani, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Central Florida

Anil was born in New Jersey and moved for Florida as a child where he was raised in South Florida. He completed his Undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida and went on to Case Western Reserve University to complete his Master’s in Biophysics and Physiology. 

Anil then went on to complete his Medical training at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and worked in a lab developing a drug targeting Chondrosarcoma, which he has continued into residency. Prior to medical school Anil was the captain of a Nationally competing Bhangra team and danced competitively for over 10 years. Anil chose the University of Miami Orthopaedics program for its unparalleled surgical case volume and early clinical autonomy. Outside of the hospital he likes to play basketball, watch the Packers, and cook elaborate meals. 

Marissa Tandron, M.D.

Medical School: Wayne State
Undergraduate School: Lynn University

Marissa was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL and grew up an avid athlete. She carried her love of athletics to Lynn University, where she earned a full ride to play volleyball. At Lynn, she was named an All-American and Female Athlete of the Year. After graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2017, she attended Wayne State University School of Medicine. At Wayne State, she held multiple leadership positions in student organizations, including becoming her class president. She was also inducted into Aesculapians Honor Society for her dedication to community service. She became heavily involved in orthopedic research, mainly focusing on studies involving collegiate and professional athletes return to play after orthopedic surgeries, patient satisfaction, and reducing opioid usage among orthopedic patients. Due to her research involvement along with her academic success, Marissa was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She chose to train at Miami because of the unparalleled camaraderie within the program, the high quality and high-volume surgical opportunities, and the overall preparedness for the future that the residents achieve while training at the U. In her free time, she loves playing beach and indoor volleyball, going to the beach, working out, attending sporting events, cheering on the Jacksonville Jaguars, and going deep sea fishing. Marissa also loves brunch, frequenting Trader Joe’s, and exploring all of the food and social scenes that Miami has to offer.

Jenna Adalbert, M.D.

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Undergraduate School: Temple University

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Jenna attended undergraduate at Temple University, where she majored in Kinesiology and minored in Spanish, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and spent a portion of her time studying at the University of Ovideo in Asturias, Spain. Upon graduation, she worked as a health volunteer for several months in Peru, Tanzania, and India, which inspired her to pursue medicine. She graduated valedictorian of the accelerated postbaccalaureate program at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, and chose to remain at Jefferson for her medical education where she was inducted into the Hobart Amory Hare medical honor society for top third pre-clinical performance. At Jefferson, she also received the Foerderer Award for International Study and completed an orthopaedic surgery summer internship in Iloilo, Philippines where she was initially exposed to the incredible practice of orthopaedics. This experience, along with refugee population work at the Philadelphia Human Rights Clinic, inspired her to pursue her MPH, during which she worked as a Fellow for the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Opioid Foundation, designing an opioid curriculum for her medical school, and working on various projects related to the opioid public health crisis. Passionate about academics, Jenna graduated with over 10 publications in a diversity of topics related to orthopaedics and public health and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, as well as the Delta Omega International Public Health honor society. She chose to train at Miami due to the unparalleled camaraderie within the program, incredible mentorship and operative autonomy, and strong academic support for research. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, kickboxing, searching for Philly cheesesteaks in Miami’s outstanding food scene, and soaking up sun all year round at the beach.

Jessyka Desrosiers, M.D.

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Florida International University

Jessyka grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti until the age of 14. She completed high school in Miami and attended Florida International University where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Biomedical Engineering with Cum Laude recognition.

During her undergraduate career, she worked on gait analysis and modifications in adults with knee osteoarthritis as a research assistant for The Adaptive Neural Systems Lab. Given her interest in health care disparities, she also worked as a research assistant for the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, focusing on HIV disparity in Haiti and Late diagnosis of Breast Cancer in African descent women living in underserved areas of Broward County, FL.

She then attended Morehouse of School of Medicine where she served as a co-director for the free, student-run HEAL clinic, and subsequently served on their student advisory panel. She enjoyed mentoring other students with interest in orthopedic surgery, and as a 4th-year medical student, she served as the president for the Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group (OSIG).

Jessyka developed an interest in Orthopedic Trauma and has worked on different projects focused on post-operative weight-bearing compliance in acetabulum fractures, and the increased risk for displacement and post-operative arthritis. She chose the University of Miami for a strong Orthopedic Trauma foundation and great Orthopedic Oncology exposure. Being able to train at Jackson Memorial Hospital was also important to her as she wanted an opportunity to work with the underserved Haitian population, and UM's comradery and support made it clear that this program was the right fit for her.

In her free time she enjoys drawing, painting, reading, working out and outdoor activities. She also loves traveling, trying new foods and experiencing different cultures.

Ashleigh Gibula, M.D.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Maine

Ashleigh was born in London, England and moved to Keflavik, Iceland, where she lived for six years. Despite starting her life as a serial mover, the final move landed her in Eddington, Maine, which is where she grew up. She graduated amongst the top of her cohort from Brewer High School before attending the University of Maine. There, she honed her passion for volunteerism and mentorship, coordinating multiple in-state and out-of-state volunteer trips as well as working as a tutor. After graduating summa cum laude from UMaine with a dual degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology, she attended Tufts University School of Medicine where her love for orthopaedics bloomed. In the midst of winning back-to-back intramural softball championships, Ashleigh was involved in multiple orthopaedic research projects in trauma, arthroplasty, and hand, co-authoring a book chapter in Springer’s Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Multidisciplinary Approach on ulnar-sided wrist disorders. She found it especially important to maintain her value of mentorship, leading a multitude of courses for current and prospective medical students while continuing to tutor throughout her four years at Tufts. She also served on the admissions committee and the visiting student diversity scholarship committee in hopes of helping similarly driven and passionate students realize their dream of attending medical school. 

Ashleigh chose to leave the cold behind and go to Miami because of the caliber of skill that comes with the graduated operative responsibility that Miami residents experience as well as the incredible range of orthopaedic pathology seen daily. In addition, she desired the genuine camaraderie, laughs, and lifetime of memories shared within the Orthonation family. She prides herself in being heinous at mini-golf, but her main non-work hobbies include beating her co-resident, Gil, at tennis, debating who the best Marvel character is (Tony Stark), and wondering when the Bruins will win another Stanley Cup. 

Gilberto Lobaton, M.D.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Florida

Gil was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to the United States at the age of 5, when his mother, an OBGYN, and his father, an electrical engineer, left their careers in search of better opportunities for Gil and his siblings. Gil was raised in Coral Springs, Florida and attended the University of Florida on a presidential scholarship, graduating in 2017 with a degree in Exercise Physiology. While an undergrad, he worked in a physiology laboratory performing telemetry implant surgeries on animals to study the effects of medications on systemic and pulmonary hypertension. Among his academic achievements at UF, Gil also completed an internship at ReQuest Physical Therapy, helping many orthopaedic patients with their recovery, and was a member of the Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit. He attended medical school at Johns Hopkins and during his time in Baltimore was heavily involved with various orthopaedic surgery research projects. Gil also served as President of his Latino Medical Student Association chapter and mentored many minority pre-medical students and aspiring orthopaedic surgeons. He chose to train in Miami after completing an away rotation and experiencing the program’s friendships and collegiality between every class of residents as well as with attendings. In addition to being close to his Latino roots and helping serve the Spanish-speaking patients in Miami, Gil also aspired to train at a high-volume program with as much operative autonomy from the residents as he saw during his away. When not training, Dr. Lobaton enjoys playing tennis and soccer with friends, watching tennis and club soccer (big time Rafael Nadal and Real Madrid fan), hanging out on the beach, and spending time with his family.

Juan Lopez, M.D.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine 
Undergraduate School: University of Florida

Juan was born in New York, grew up in Colombia, and moved to Miami when he was 7. He attended the University of Florida where he majored in Nutrition. After graduating, he took a gap year working at a biotech lab producing viral vectors for gene therapy. Juan then moved to New York City where he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor at Weill Cornell Medicine. The summer after 1st year, he was selected as a recipient of the competitive HSS Summer Research Fellowship where he studied ways to enhance osseointegration in a murine implant model. Afterwards, he additionally took a research year working in the same lab where he helped identify a mesenchymal stem cell involved in fibrotic tissue formation around loose implants. This work was presented in multiple podium and poster presentations at the ORS, AAOS, Knee and Hip Society Conferences. In addition to basic science research, Juan also has multiple publications in clinical and translational journals. Juan chose Miami for its operative experience, resident camaraderie, impressive fellowship match, and fantastic year-round weather. When not in the OR, Juan can be found exploring the diverse Miami food scene, working out, or watching the New York Yankees.

William Marmor, M.D.

Medical School: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Rochester Institute of Technology

Will grew up in Warwick, NY, a town located just northwest of New York City.  He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology where he graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Biomedical Sciences. He was part of the Honors Program and was awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars Award which honors the top percent of the graduating class. As an undergraduate, he worked in an organic chemistry lab focused on the development of novel educational techniques for students pursuing STEM fields. Will then completed his medical education at Stony Brook University. As a medical student, he was actively involved in clinical orthopaedic research. He completed a summer research fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), where he focused on patellofemoral joint instability. He then completed a year of research at HSS in the Department of Sports Medicine, between his 3rd and 4th years of medical school. Will was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and was awarded the Merck Book Award upon graduation, which honors the top three academically ranked medical students of the graduating class.

Will chose to train at Miami because of the unmatched camaraderie, surgical autonomy, incredible faculty, and its location in one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the country. In his free time, Will enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, playing golf, going to the beach, watching sports, and enjoying the amazing weather away from the cold winters of the Northeast.

William Rate, M.D.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Washington College

Will was born in Indianapolis but moved around frequently as a child before landing in Philadelphia, where he has spent the majority of his life. He attended Washington College for his undergraduate degree where he double majored in Biology and Chemisty where he played Division III college lacrosse. As a Shoreman, he made the Sweet Sixteen and Final Four of the NCAA Division III Championships before graduating as a senior captain. During undergraduate he worked performing preclinical research investigating the efficacy of percutaneous coronary interventions in New York, before transitioning to clinical research regarding emerging radiotherapies for the treatment of oligometastatic cancers. Will attended Georgetown University to obtain a Master's Degree in Biophysics before accepting a position abroad in Sub-Saharan Africa. He attended medical school at Georgetown, where he served as both the vice-chair and chair of the Medical Student Alumni Ambassador program. He chose to train at Miami after experiencing the unparalleled training opportunities, unrivaled camaraderie, and early operative experience. When not working at the hospital, he enjoys playing lacrosse, lifting, joining his fellow residents on the beach, and deep sea fishing. He regularly hosts his co-residents at his apartment downtown for weekend gatherings, and enjoys electronic music. His orthopedic research interests revolve around traumatic orthopedic injuries including the optimal management of geriatric hip fractures, as well as tibial plateau fractures in young athletes.

Selina M. Deiparine, M.D.

Medical School: Ohio State University
Undergraduate School: Northwestern University

Selina was born and raised in Seattle, where she grew up swimming and playing water polo competitively. She attended Northwestern University for college, where she double-majored in Biological Sciences and Science in Human Culture, earning the Constance Campbell Prize for Basic Research and graduating with departmental honors. During her time in Chicago, she spent time working in health care consulting before returning home to Seattle as part of the Scientific Communications team at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, a big data global health research institution. She attended medical school at The Ohio State University of College of Medicine, where she explored her interests in orthopaedic surgery and costs of care through shoulder and spine research. She was also heavily involved in health policy with the Ohio State Medical Association and American Medical Association. To date, she has published over 20 peer-reviewed publications and abstracts. She is thrilled to have matched at Miami for its diverse patient population, unparalleled operative experience, and excellent fellowship match. When she’s not at the hospital, Selina can be found watching the Seahawks, being overly competitive at F45 classes, drinking Cuban coffee, dragging her co-residents to The Taco Stand, or planning her next scuba/surf trip.

Daisy A. Ference, M.D.

Medical School: Wayne State University
Undergraduate School: Wayne State University

Daisy grew up in Michigan surrounded by family. In her youth she was a high-level competitive gymnast. She completed her undergraduate degree at Wayne State University graduating at the top of her class. After falling in love with the city of Detroit, Daisy decided to stay in the city and pursued her medical school education at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Daisy ranked the Miami Orthopedics program number one for their unparalleled operative experience and strong resident culture. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, lifting, trying new restaurants, enjoying the beach, and spending time with her dog.

Christina Freiberger, M.D.

Medical School: Tulane University
Undergraduate School: Boston College

Christina is from Massachusetts and grew up playing soccer and ski racing. She earned her undergraduate degree at Boston College and her masters degree at Tufts University. After college she worked as a researcher for the Bridge Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) trial at Boston Children’s Hospital. When Tom Brady left Boston, Christina felt it was her time, too. She lived out her Mardi Gras dreams while a student at Tulane University SOM before giving in and joining Brady in Florida. She loves the UM program for its high case volume, close knit community, and international patient exposure. Christina is also on the membership committee for RJOS, a national organization supporting women in Orthopaedics. When not at work, Christina enjoys watching Messi highlight reels, pretending she can golf, practicing her Spanish (no es bueno), stalking Sagar’s powerlifting Instagram, and FaceTiming her nieces and nephews.

Sagar Gulati, M.D.

Medical School: University of Connecticut
Undergraduate School: University of Rochester

Sagar was born and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut before attending the University of Rochester for his undergraduate degree in computational biology. He matriculated at the University of Connecticut, where his love for the musculoskeletal system led him to pursue various research and clinical opportunities in orthopaedics. As an orthopaedic surgery resident at the University of Miami, he loves weightlifting, relaxing on the beach, and exploring the wide range of golf courses Miami has to offer.

Akinola “Emmanuel” Oladimeji M.D.

Medical School: University at Buffalo
Undergraduate School: University of Rochester

Born in New York City, Emmanuel spent his early childhood in Harlem before moving to Ibadan, Nigeria for middle school and high school. Upon graduation in 2014, he returned to the United States for his undergraduate education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated Magna Cum Laude majoring in Biology with a minor in Mathematics in 2018. He then moved to Washington DC to complete his medical education at Howard University College of Medicine. He returned home to New York City to complete a research fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in sports and biomechanics prior to beginning his orthopaedic surgery residency training. Emmanuel chose to train at the University of Miami due to the amazing hands-on operative experience, wide variety of complex cases, and warm camaraderie amongst the residency cohort. In his spare time, he enjoys Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, exploring the city, spending time with friends & family, longboarding, traveling the world, speedcubing, and watching movies, track & field, and mixed martial arts.

William W. Pavlis, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami
Undergraduate School: University of Virginia

Originally hailing from Fairfield, CT, Will attended the  University of Virginia where he graduated with distinction after studying global public health and anthropology. Prior to medical school, Will moved to Chiapas, Mexico for a year, where he worked with Partners in Health (PIH) to begin a surgery program at a rural hospital in conjunction with the Ministry of Health. Will then attended the University of Miami’s dual degree MD/MPH program. While there, he continued his work with PIH as well as leadership in organizations such as the Human Rights Clinic of Miami and research in multiple fields across orthopaedics. He  graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and Delta Omega National Honor Society in Public Health. Will chose to stay in Miami for residency for its early clinical autonomy, diverse pathology, strong resident comradery, and unbeatable location. When outside the hospital, he can be found enjoying Miami’s beaches and music scene, three putting on the golf course, paddle boarding, or playing basketball.

Aneesh V. Samineni, M.D.

Medical School: Boston University
Undergraduate School: Boston University

Aneesh was born and raised in Silicon Valley, California. He graduated from The King's Academy high school as valedictorian of his class. He was accepted into the competitive Seven Year Accelerated BA/MD Program at Boston University School of Medicine where students are selected from high school to complete their undergraduate degree in 3 years with guaranteed admission into medical school. He received the Dean Eleanor Tyler Memorial Award given to the outstanding graduating medical student in the BA/MD program. He was also inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society for demonstrating high educational achievement, gifted teaching, leadership in academia and the community, humanism, and service.

Since undergrad, Aneesh has conducted research in pediatric orthopaedics with a focus on Cerebral Palsy at Boston Children's Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Benjamin Shore. During his time in medical school, he was involved in arthroplasty, hand, and trauma research with the orthopaedic faculty at Boston Medical Center and was fortunate to publish and complete his trauma sub-internship under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Tornetta. Prior to starting residency, Aneesh had over 10 PubMed indexed publications, 12 posters, and 8 podium presentations.

He has a passion for teaching and conducted classes centered on anatomy, physiology, and public health. Aneesh was a teaching volunteer for Special Olympics and Autism Friendly Initiative. He provides guidance to medical students for USMLE and research projects.

Aneesh is proud to be an Orthopaedic Surgery Resident at University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital for its renowned extensive operative experience, broad spectrum of pathology, diverse patient population, robust research, and strong camaraderie. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, basketball, rowing, longboarding, learning guitar, and golf.

Olivia de Araujo, M.D.

Medical School: Liberty University
Undergraduate School: UNC School of Medicine

Olivia grew up in eastern North Carolina in a close family where she developed interests in music, Spanish and international outreach. While in college at Liberty University in Virginia, she was exposed to healthcare needs that prompted her to pursue medical school. She spent a year working as a nurse aide in her hometown community hospital and then attended UNC School of Medicine where she was fortunate to lead the Farmworker Student Health Alliance, translate for medical outreach groups, and present and publish projects with mentors in pediatric orthopaedics. She chose to train at Miami/Jackson after completing an away rotation and experiencing the program’s volume and incredibly diverse pathologies and patient population which would prepare her for practicing orthopaedics in any setting. In addition, she hoped to be able to better serve Hispanic populations like that of her hometown after training in a largely Hispanic community. When not working, she enjoys being outdoors, running, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends.

Maykel Dolorit, M.D.

Medical School: USF
Undergraduate School: NYU

Maykel was born in Mexico City to a Cuban family before moving to Miami, FL. During his high school years, he became a state finalist and All-American wrestler, which provided him the opportunity to attend NYU for undergrad. There, he continued to wrestle competitively and earned fifth place finish as a freshman in the Northeast region. As a senior, he placed in  Mexico’s Pan America World Team Trials. As a Neuroscience major, Maykel was awarded for having the best grant proposal in molecular cell biology.

During medical school at USF, he conducted research within the spheres of orthopedic trauma and cardiothoracic surgery. Some of his research earned him finalist positions in two entrepreneurial competitions for design of a proposed spinal instrumentation device. Shortly thereafter, he and his wife couples matched at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital for residency. Maykel chose this program, recognizing the unmatched fellowship opportunities, hands-on operative experience, and strong team-oriented culture.

Outside of work, he enjoys working out, spending time with his wife, family, friend and trying new restaurants.

Joshua Levine, M.D.

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Undergraduate School: University of Colorado - Boulder

Josh was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his bachelor's degree at University of Colorado - Boulder with a major in Physiology and minor in Philosophy. Afterwards, he lived in Denver where he worked full time as an EMT field training officer on an ambulance, ER tech, and personal trainer. He attended medical school at University of Minnesota. Outside of work, Josh loves snowboarding, paddleboarding, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with family/friends. He chose to train at University of Miami for the notorious comradery, incredible operative and trauma experience, and to live by the beach.

David A. Momtaz, M.D.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Center San Antonio
Undergraduate School: University of Houston

David Momtaz, voted class leader for his cohort, graduated medical school with a concentration in research and the highest honors paired with a 99th percentile STEP 2 score. Inducted into both Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS), he excels in compassionate care and academic excellence, earning a host of other awards during medical school. His extensive research includes over 50 publications in top orthopaedic journals and nearly 200 presentations. Born in Iran, David's path to medicine involved leaving a successful career as a district manager to earn dual degrees in Biology and Psychology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 biology GPA and a 99th percentile MCAT score, during which time he also tutored nearly every subject; he currently tutors STEP 2.

Pursuing his dream of orthopaedic surgery, his passion extends beyond the OR; he is an avid painter, gardener, and fitness enthusiast. David is also a dedicated weightlifter, lifelong wrestler, novice Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, soccer player, and enjoys competitive arm-wrestling. He is often described by close friends as a protector of loved ones and charismatic leader. David took considerable personal risks to get to where he is today, but he couldn't be happier with the success he has achieved, thanks to the unwavering support of his family, mentors, and friends."

Kevin Orton, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Miami

Kevin grew up in Chicago before heading to Miami for his undergraduate degree, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Miami. After four years of warm Miami weather, he couldn’t imagine returning to Chicago’s cold winters, so he stayed in Miami for medical school and eventually residency. With intense trauma, vast pathology, and extensive operative experience, Kevin knew Miami was the ideal program to train at to become a great surgeon. Outside the hospital, you can find him golfing, flying, playing volleyball, enjoying good food, or walking his dog, Miles.

Gabriel Pertierra, M.D.

Medical School:
Undergraduate School: UCONN

Gabriel is a Cuban-American born and raised in Miami, FL. After attending Belen Jesuit Prep School, he attended UCONN, where he pursued an English major. After graduation, he worked for Skeletal Dynamics and later The Miami Hand Institute in product development and clinical research, respectively. His interactions with patients motivated him to go to become a care provider. His experiences in the OR and his love for working on cars, exercising, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, however, directed him towards Orthopedic Surgery.

Being a non-traditional applicant, he completed a master’s in biomedical studies at Drexel, where he led an organization that designed, and 3D printed functional prosthetics for underserved populations before matriculating into DUCOM.
Though he would miss the best Philly Cheesesteak in the world (Dalessandro’s, no contest), he decided to join OrthoNation at The University of Miami for residency. He chose this program because of its strong sense of camaraderie, unparalleled surgical experience, and the opportunity to serve the community that shaped him from an early age. Plus, he’d be a little closer to his mom’s home cooked Cuban food.

During his free time, Gabe likes to spend time with his dog, “Ziggy-Smalls,” lift weights, play pickleball, and enjoy the Miami nightlife with his co-residents. He will also find any excuse to be on a boat, whether it’s to fish, play water-sports, or just float around under the South Florida sun.

Ronald Swonger, M.D.

Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of South Florida

Ron was born in Clearwater, Florida and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the University of South Florida where he received his degree in Chemistry. Ron attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where he was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Ron chose to pursue his orthopaedic training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital because of the unmatched operative experience, resident camaraderie, fellowship match results, and location. Outside of the hospital, Ron enjoys working out, going to the beach, playing golf, exploring Miami, and spending time with friends and family.