Internal Medicine Residency Program

Current Residents

PGY-3 Residents

Linda Hillier, DO, is a 2005 graduate of the Western University of Health Sciences. She received her BS Nursing in 1990 from California State University Long Beach as well as her MSN Nursing from UCLA in 1992. Dr. Hillier has served as Team Mom for the Arcadia American Little League Association and Advisor for the Peer Mentor Education Program at Occidental College. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys interior decorating, gardening, scrapbooking and cardiovascular activities for stress reduction and health maintenance.

Victor Lin, DO, is a 2005 graduate of Western University of Health Sciences. His bachelor of science (Biology) and bachelor of arts (Psychology) were both received from the University of CA, Irvine in 1999. Dr. Lin has provided physical examinations for a free clinic in Chinatown as a member of the Asian American Health Professionals Student Assoc. He also provided instruction to fellow WUHS students in guitar as well as tutored them in medical bio-chemistry. He similarly served as discussion leader in Organic Chemistry while a student at the University of CA, Irvine. Dr. Lin is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and is an avid guitarist.

Daniel Marciano, MD, is a 2004 graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. He received his bachelor of science (Biology) from Yeshiva University in 1997. He also completed a transitional year of training at Tufts/Lemuel Shattuck Hospital between 2004 and 2005. Dr. Marciano’s outside activities have included the triaging of patients as an Emergency Medicine Technician at Panorama City Hospital. He also acted as a Volunteer/Driver for Tomchei Shabbos, an organization that delivered donated foods to economically challenged Jewish families in Los Angeles. He understands Spanish and speaks French and Hebrew. His hobbies include basketball and automotive interests.

Elliot Wade, MD, is a 2005 graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. He received his bachelor of science (Biology) from Xavier University of Louisiana in 2000. His past activities include serving as both the Chapter President & Secretary for his Student National Medical Association (SNMA) as well as co-coordinating the Open Door Community Clinic, a free clinic for homeless and impoverished, where he scheduled, staffed and ordered necessary materials for the clinic. Additionally, Dr. Wade helped 3rd grade kids in New Orleans learn to read as a member of Start The Adventures in Reading (STAIR). Dr. Wade speaks basic Spanish and enjoys digital photography, writing poetry, politics and cars (specifically 1990-1993 Honda Accords).

Ousama Ismael, MD, is a 1988 graduate from Damascus University, School of Medicine, Syria. Dr. Ismael completed an Internal Medicine Residency (PGY I & II) at the VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. from 2003 to 2005. Before joining White Memorial, Dr. Ismael worked in many charity centers in Syria and volunteered as a peer counselor at his health campus. He also provided counseling support for first year medical students. Dr. Ismeal speaks Arabic and enjoys listening to music particularly jazz, country and Arabic. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, boating, playing chess and backgammon and watching soccer.

PGY-2 Residents

Phong Bui, MD, received his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine in 2001. He continued his education at the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, receiving his medical degree in 2006. Dr. Bui has volunteered with the Madres del Futuro Clinic, the Clinica Cariño and has served as a language instructor for the Little Saigon Christian Reformed Church. His hobbies include soccer, attending sporting events, snowboarding and researching tech gadgets. Dr. Bui speaks fluent Vietnamese.

Duc To, MD, received his B.S. in Molecular Biology from the University of California, San Diego in 1997, followed by an M.S. in Physiology from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 2000. Dr. To continued his education at the Albany Medical College, in Albany, New York where he received his medical degree in 2006. He volunteered as a student tour guide at the Albany Medical College, and as a STD Educator at the University of California, San Diego. He enjoys participating in and teaching Tae Kwon Do, as well as experimenting with computer hardware and software, especially the PDA. Dr. To is fluent in Vietnamese and speaks limited Spanish.

Naghmeh Paktan, DO, received her B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology in 2001 from the University of California, Berkeley. She received her Osteopathic Degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. Her volunteer experiences include being a teaching assistant at her medical school in 2004, a volunteer trainer at the Children’s Hospital in Oakland, California in 2002, a coordinator for the Berkeley Parkinson’s Support Group and a mentor for Student Achievement Guided by Experience (SAGE). Dr. Paktan’s hobbies include dancing, walking, problem solving and family. She is fluent in Persian (Farsi).

Amy Leung, MD, received her B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1997, her M.S. in Biomedical Sciences in 2000 from Barry University and her M.S. in Applied Physiology from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago, Illinois in 2002. She received her medical degree from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science at Chicago Medical School in 2006. Dr. Leung was an active member of Playground Medicine in 2002 and a member of CMS Health Care Project in 2003. Some of her hobbies include skiing, bicycling and outdoor activities.

Stephanie Greger, MD, received her B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1996 and her medical degree from UCLA/Drew Medical Education Program in 2004. Dr. Greger further prepared herself for residency training by serving as a Research Fellow at Harbor UCLA until 2006. Her volunteer experiences include time with the Peruvian American Medical Society in Ayacucho, Peru, UCLA Helping Hands in Mexicali, Mexico, and Lennox Health Fair with the Latino Medical Student Association. Her hobbies include travel, woodworking, hiking, biking, kayaking and scuba diving. Dr. Greger is fluent in Spanish.

PGY-1 Residents

Karen Michelle U. Guiang, DO, is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She received her BS (Psychology) from the University of California, San Diego in 2000. Prior to coming to White Memorial, Dr. Guiang volunteered for community organizations including the Montclair Clinic where she provided low cost care to the underserved population of Montclair, Calif.; the Clinical Osteopathic Medicine Practicum; and the Pomona Community Health Action Team where she administered free monthly health assessments. As a member of Sigma Sigma Phi she also participated in various service programs. During her presidency of the LACMA/AMA Club, she promoted health policy education and activism on campus. At Western University she was the School Ambassador in which she provided insight and advice to future medical school applicants. Dr. Guiang speaks both Tagalog and Spanish, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, scrap booking, writing, running, health policy education and activism.

Breanna Freeman, MD, is a 2007 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles/Drew Medical Education Program. She received her BS (Biological Psychology) in 1999 from University of California, Berkeley. She has participated in several extracurricular activities including the Student Sight Saver Program, where she was the co-coordinator in screening high risk populations for glaucoma. She was also the coordinator for the Student National Medical Association where she organized and volunteered in a major health fair providing free healthcare to residents of East Los Angeles and Watts/Willowbrook communities. She tutored and motivated elementary and junior high school students to seek out future careers in medicine and science through the Youth Science Enrichment program. She was a storyteller at Bright Lights Bookstore and an SAT Tutor for high school students. Besides this, she was an instructor at the Lawrence Hall of Science and provided medical education at the Watts Health Foundation in the Teen Mother Mobile Health Unit. Dr. Freeman enjoys storytelling, jewelry design, photography, scrap booking and traveling.

Reza Jamehdor, MD, is a 2007 graduate of University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He completed his BS (General Biology) from University of California, San Diego in 2002. Before coming to White Memorial, he served as the co-founder and president of a pre-medicine outreach program where he supported undergraduate students aspiring to enter medical school. He was the founder and president of Fight Against Cancer in conjunction with the American Cancer Society to help raise money for cancer research. Dr. Jamehdor speaks Farsi and Spanish, and enjoys tennis, wrestling, traveling and experiencing new cultures.

Joon Kim, MD, is a 2007 graduate of Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. He received his BS (General Biology) from University of California, Irvine in 1996. Before joining White Memorial, he counseled young adults at the Youth Olympics by Asian Professional Exchange, which draws about 150 at-risk children in Southern California. He served as a mentor through the Big Brothers program, which was a life changing experience for him. Dr. Kim speaks Korean, and enjoys black and white photography, open water scuba diving, running and baseball.

Lilian Lao, MD, is a 2007 graduate of Saint Louis University, School of Medicine (SLUSM). She received her BS (Biochemitsry) in 1997 and her MS (Chemistry) in 2004, both from San Francisco State University. Dr. Lao was the co-founder and co-coordinator of the John Cochran VA Hospital/Laptops for the Bedbound, which was designed to offer entertainment to patients through the use of computerized puzzles and games. She participated in the SLUSM Health Resource Center Silent Auction, and assisted at the Laguna Honda Hospital. Dr. Lao speaks Bisayan (Filipino), and enjoys reading, organizing, piano and gardening.

Jesus Lozano Jr., MD, is a 2007 graduate of University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He received his BA in (General Anthropology) and BS (General Biology) in 2001 from University of California, San Diego. Before joining White Memorial, Dr. Lozano was co-chair of the Latino Medical Student Association from 2003 to 2004, where he participated in community health fairs and conferences to heighten the awareness of medicine as a career for minority students. While at UCSF, Dr. Lozano was part of the medical team for both the Nike Women's San Francisco Marathon and the San Francisco Marathon. He also volunteered as a lab assistant in UCSF's Department of Anatomy teaching first and second year medical students the anatomy of the extremities. Dr. Lozano speaks Spanish and enjoys playing sports and guitar.

Holly Neglio, MD, is a 2007 graduate of Loma Linda University, School of Medicine (LLUSM). In 2002 she received her BS (Psychology) from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Before coming to White Memorial, Dr. Neglio was the co-founder and president of the Radiology Interest Group at LLUSM, which promotes early exposure to radiology. She also mentored junior and high school students, visited patients through the WMMC Chaplaincy Department, co-facilitated a Group Dynamics course at CSUN, and coached at the American Youth Soccer Organization. She enjoys exercising, sports, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, boating and camping.

Courtney Scott, MD, is a 2006 graduate of the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. He received his BS (Psychology) from Loyola Marymount University in 1999. His past outreach experience includes the Inglewood Community Health Fair, where he identified key health topics for the target population. Dr. Scott helped coordinate booths for agencies such as the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, and the Texas Department of Health. He enjoys hiking, golfing, running, cooking, roller blading and sports.

Catherine Buell, MD, is a 2007 graduate of University of California, Los Angeles/Drew Medical Education Program. Dr. Buell received her BA (English Literature) from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1992. She then received her teaching credential (Bilingual Multisubject) in 1994 from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Before joining White Memorial, she participated on the Primary Care College Subcommittee and founded the Educational Outreach on Nutrition program for elementary students. Also, she was a student representative for LACMA, did fundraising for the Geriatric Medicine Interest Group and provided Spanish interpretation in the UCLA Emergency Department. Dr. Buell speaks Spanish and Italian, and enjoys film, theatre, languages, hiking, singing, sewing and cooking.