Current Residents 2023-2024
Asher Cherian, DPM - PGY-4 (Chief Resident)
Hometown: Monroe, CT
Undergraduate: Siena College
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Limb Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma
Hobbies: Tinkering, Collecting vintage watches, Playing guitar
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Wissahickon Valley Park
Random Fact: I've been barbering for 10 years
Undergraduate: Siena College
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Limb Salvage, Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma
Hobbies: Tinkering, Collecting vintage watches, Playing guitar
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Wissahickon Valley Park
Random Fact: I've been barbering for 10 years
Russell Hill, DPM - PGY-4 (Chief Resident)
Hometown: Bordentown, NJ
Undergraduate: Ursinus College
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Surgical management of ankle fractures, MIS, and Trauma
Hobbies: Golfing, Running, Going to the gym, and eating pizza on Friday nights with a Coke
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Schuylkill River Trail
Random Fact: I google map almost every day
Undergraduate: Ursinus College
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Surgical management of ankle fractures, MIS, and Trauma
Hobbies: Golfing, Running, Going to the gym, and eating pizza on Friday nights with a Coke
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Schuylkill River Trail
Random Fact: I google map almost every day
Kush Kaur, DPM - PGY-4 (Chief Resident)
Hometown: Colonia, NJ
Undergraduate: Rutgers
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, Sports Medicine
Hobbies: Jogging, Yoga, Rollerblading, Hiking, Painting, Fashion
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Society Hill / Passyunk Ave
Random Fact: Ex-makeup artist
Undergraduate: Rutgers
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, Sports Medicine
Hobbies: Jogging, Yoga, Rollerblading, Hiking, Painting, Fashion
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Society Hill / Passyunk Ave
Random Fact: Ex-makeup artist
Isana Fils-Aime, DPM -PGY-3
Hometown: Morrisville, PA
Undergraduate: Rider University
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma and Wound Care/Diabetic Limb Salvage
Hobbies: Dancing, Event Planning, Candle Making, Vlogging
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Northern Liberties
Random Fact: I was an extra in the 2014 film 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never'
Undergraduate: Rider University
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma and Wound Care/Diabetic Limb Salvage
Hobbies: Dancing, Event Planning, Candle Making, Vlogging
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Northern Liberties
Random Fact: I was an extra in the 2014 film 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never'
Shaun Novoshelski, DPM - PGY-3
Hometown: Pompton Plains, NJ
Undergraduate: Ramapo College of New Jersey
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, Sports Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and daughter. Watching ice hockey.
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Kelly Drive
Random Fact: I'm a huge NY Rangers fan
Undergraduate: Ramapo College of New Jersey
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, Sports Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and daughter. Watching ice hockey.
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Kelly Drive
Random Fact: I'm a huge NY Rangers fan
Salvatore Fazio, DPM - PGY-2
Hometown: Hammonton, NJ
Undergraduate: Rowan University
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, External Fixation, Limb Salvage, MIS
Hobbies: Video Games, Weightlifting, Golf
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Old City
Random Fact: I am a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Undergraduate: Rowan University
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, External Fixation, Limb Salvage, MIS
Hobbies: Video Games, Weightlifting, Golf
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Old City
Random Fact: I am a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Austin (AJ) Solomon, DPM - PGY-2
Hometown: Hudson, IA
Undergraduate: University of Iowa
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, MIS
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Golfing, Snowboarding
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Loco Pez or any place with margaritas
Random Fact: Horses make me nervous
Undergraduate: University of Iowa
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, MIS
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Golfing, Snowboarding
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Loco Pez or any place with margaritas
Random Fact: Horses make me nervous
Ralph Joseph, DPM - PGY-1
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
Undergraduate: Montclair State University
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
Hobbies: Weight training, travel, movies/shows, cooking
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Philly is a lively city. There is always something to do.
Random Fact: I am an Eagles/Lakers/Yankees fan
Undergraduate: Montclair State University
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
Hobbies: Weight training, travel, movies/shows, cooking
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Philly is a lively city. There is always something to do.
Random Fact: I am an Eagles/Lakers/Yankees fan
Asmaa Ibrahim, DPM - PGY-1
Hometown: Northville, MI transplant to Scottsdale, AZ
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Diabetic limb salvage, trauma, and reconstructive surgery
Hobbies: Running, pilates, yoga, spending time with friends/family, going for long walks
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Underrated food scene!
Random Fact: I was in the Detroit News for handing out business cards at 8 years old at the Michigan State Fair for wanting to be the first lady president!
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Diabetic limb salvage, trauma, and reconstructive surgery
Hobbies: Running, pilates, yoga, spending time with friends/family, going for long walks
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Underrated food scene!
Random Fact: I was in the Detroit News for handing out business cards at 8 years old at the Michigan State Fair for wanting to be the first lady president!
Sarah Ames, DPM - PGY-1
Hometown: New Canaan, CT
Undergraduate: Bryn Mawr College
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, Diabetic care, pediatrics
Hobbies: Reading, Film, Cosplay
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Mutter Museum
Random Fact: I was an extra in the movie "The Box"
Undergraduate: Bryn Mawr College
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatry Interests: Trauma, Diabetic care, pediatrics
Hobbies: Reading, Film, Cosplay
Favorite part of Philadelphia: Mutter Museum
Random Fact: I was an extra in the movie "The Box"