Meet Our Residents
Our residents come from medical schools around the U.S. and outside the country. Read more about their backgrounds and interests outside of the residency.
Welcome from the chief residents
Are you looking for a high-caliber program with world-class faculty? Seeking an academic environment with plentiful research opportunities? Excellent autonomy with fantastic teaching, academic resources, and financial support for research presentations? All this in a medium-sized program in an active affordable city with beaches? Look no further!
The radiology department at Mayo Clinic in sunny Jacksonville provides expert care in a tertiary care setting. As not only a regional but national and international referral center, you will experience a wide variety of pathologies and procedures including a robust solid organ transplant service.
Our central EMR and PACS systems provide access to the wealth of clinical data available at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, providing ample additional teaching and research cases. We also have a collaboration with Neumors/Wolfson Children's Hospital/Clinic and the University of Florida at Jacksonville for pediatric and trauma rotations.
Our department is well-staffed with an excellent faculty-to-resident ratio. All of our rotations are subspecialized, and our staff radiologists are highly regarded in their subspecialty. We maintain an excellent balance between education and autonomy. We have, and continue to fight for, our independent call, which we strongly believe will better prepare us for independent practice.
With a limited fellow presence, our rotations are resident-focused with extensive procedure exposure and the opportunity to read advanced “fellow level” cases without competition.
At Mayo, we believe the “the needs of the patient come first." This philosophy transcends elsewhere, such as the respect between doctors, nurses, and other staff. Our workplace culture, emphasis on resident education, and focus on clinical care make this an ideal place to begin your career in radiology.
We are excited that you are interested in our program and look forward to the opportunity to meet you in person!
Cameron Overfield, M.D., and Kati Bullock, M.D.
Chief residents
Class of 2029
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Lerone Clark, D.O.
Hometown: Elmont, NY Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I'm originally from New York, and love all of the classic NYC things — theatre, art, music, and a good slice of NY pizza! I enjoy spending time with my family, going on cruises, playing video games, and trying new restaurants. I'm excited to be completing my diagnostic radiology residency at Mayo Clinic. |
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Sam D’Amico, D.O.
Hometown: Wayne, NJ Medical school: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I've enjoyed living in several different states, each marking a meaningful chapter in my life — New Jersey, where I grew up; Vermont, where I attended college and worked as a research coordinator; Mississippi, where I completed medical school; and now Florida, where I'm excited to be for residency. In my free time, I enjoy riding my horse, Magnolia, and spending time with my husband, Alec, and our dog, Luna. |
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Laura Minton Garton, M.D.
Hometown: Gadsden, AL Medical school: University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine About me: I enjoy walking on the beach with my husband, working out at the gym, learning at museums, and thrifting. My favorite hobby is writing, and I have kept a journal since I was eight years old. At the sunny Mayo Clinic Florida, I am learning and growing to become a radiologist — a detective, an encyclopedia, an artist, and a physician, all at once. This is my dream! |
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Chloe Hille, D.O.
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Medical school: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tampa Bay Regional Campus About me: I grew up in Minneapolis with a big and very close-knit family as one of six kids. For college I decided to fly the coop and studied anatomy and cell biology at McGill University in Montreal. From there I decided to pursue warmer weather, and completed medical school in Tampa, Florida which ultimately led me to residency here at Mayo Clinic. In my free time, I enjoy long-distance running, golfing, exploring the Jax food and coffee scene, baking, playing guitar, bingeing the latest Netflix reality show, and spending time reading and relaxing with my dog, Pepper. |
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Kacper Kubiszewski, M.D.
Hometown: Chicago, IL Medical school: University of Central Florida College of Medicine About me: Born in Poland and raised in Chicago, Florida has been my home since medical school. I am passionate about interventional radiology and its promise of innovation, and I am excited to be part of a program that stands at the forefront of the field. Specifically, I am interested in the advancement of IR as a clinical specialty and global health initiatives. Outside the hospital, I enjoy staying active through running and weightlifting, exploring new music, discovering new restaurants, and watching sports like Formula 1 and football (Go Bears!) |
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Jonathan Parker, M.D
Hometown: San Diego, CA Medical school: Eastern Virginia Medical School About me: I grew up in San Diego and spent some time in Montana after undergrad. In my free time, I enjoy being active outdoors, reading, and going to the beach with my wife and two kids. My family and I are loving Jacksonville for its family-friendly atmosphere and all it has to offer. |
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Dhruv Shetty, M.B.B.S.
Hometown: Mumbai, India Medical school: Seth G.S. Medical College About me: I grew up in Mumbai, so Florida summers feel just like home. I enjoy football, cricket, video games, reading, and binge-watching The Office. I’m also always up for a deep dive into the latest tech that’s caught my interest. My passion for neuroradiology began during a year of research in the field, and I look forward to exploring my interest further during my residency. |
Class of 2028
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Noelani (Nui) Gonzales, D.O.
Hometown: Portland, OR and Honolulu, HI Medical school: NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine About me: I was born in Hawaii and raised in Oregon. For undergrad, I studied human physiology at the University of Oregon. Outside of work, my interests include singing, guitar, indie video games, photography, fiction books, and hanging out with my boyfriend and our very fuzzy cat. |
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Parth Patel, M.D.
Hometown: Houston, TX Medical school: McGovern Medical School – UTHealth Houston About me: I grew up in India and Canada prior to living in the United States. I studied physics in college and attended medical school in Texas before moving for residency at Mayo Clinic. I enjoy cooking, playing video games, watching Bollywood and sci-fi movies, and trying new restaurants! |
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Pavan Brahmbhatt, M.B.B.S.
Hometown: Chicago, IL Medical school: Smt. N.H.L Medical College About me: I am originally from Chicago and have always loved big cities. Since moving to Jacksonville, I have grown to love the beach as well! I am an avid traveler, love building and collecting Legos, and enjoy playing basketball with all my friends at Mayo. A cool fact is that I used to be a professional gamer prior to residency, primarily FPS games. Radiology is definitely the best specialty out there! |
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Karim Zaazoue M.B.B.Ch.
Hometown: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Medical school: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt About me: Born and raised in Abu Dhabi, I later moved to Cairo for medical school. After graduating, I served in the military for 2 years then moved to the United States to join Mayo Clinic as a researcher and later chose to pursue my training in interventional radiology at Mayo. As a medical student, my older brother and I started a non-profit organization to spread health awareness to children and the underprivileged in Egypt, and I hope to one day join Doctors Without Borders. In my free time I enjoy hiking new trails, hanging out with my friends, trying new restaurants and reading. |
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Nolan Otto, M.D.
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Medical school: University of Central Florida College of Medicine About me: I am from Jacksonville, FL, and have enjoyed spending some years in Orlando and Saint Petersburg, FL. I enjoy watching sports and playing golf, and try to keep up with practicing guitar. My wife and I love traveling together and taking our golden retriever, Millie, to the beach. |
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Lela Okromelidze, M.D.
Hometown: Akhaltsikhe, Republic of Georgia Medical school: Tbilisi State Medical University About me: I was born and raised in the Republic of Georgia and moved to the United States to pursue my interest in diagnostic radiology. Research is my passion and one of the reasons why Mayo Clinic was my top choice for the residency training. In my free time I enjoy ballroom dancing, traveling and baking various desserts. |
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Joshua Sellwood, D.O.
Hometown: South Africa About me: I was born in South Africa and immigrated to the United States when I was 12. I attended undergrad and medical school in Virginia and now live with my wife and daughter here in Florida. We enjoy spending time on the beach, eating seafood, and exploring all the state parks here in Florida. I am passionate about radiology’s role in oncology and hope to focus on both nuclear radiology and interventional oncology in the future. |
Class of 2027
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Cynthia De la Garza-Ramos M.D.
Hometown: Monterrey, NL, Mexico Medical school: Tecnológico de Monterrey About me: I love training at Mayo as it is a place that offers many opportunities for trainees and has a very positive atmosphere for growth. I enjoy my IR/DR training as well as interventional oncology research. In my spare time, I love practicing yoga and going to the movies or favorite local brewery with my husband, who is a neurosurgery resident at Mayo. |
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Christabel Ojieabu, M.B.,Ch.B.
Hometown: Sagamu, Nigeria Medical school: Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Nigeria About me: I moved to Florida directly from Nigeria in 2022 to begin my residency, and it has been a fantastic experience. When I am not occupied with my residency duties, I like to visit the beach, catch up with family and friends, put together fashion inspirations, binge-watch TV shows and read fiction/romance. Chimamanda Adichie and Nora Roberts are my go-to novelists. Additionally, I often find myself watching dog videos, which leads me to believe that I will be getting a dog soon. |
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Gaelle Haddad, M.D.
Hometown: Lebanon Medical school: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL About me: I love to work in a positive environment and strive to spread joy and optimism around me. Beyond the medical realm, I am passionate about fashion, diverse types of dance and classical French music. |
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Tyler Sargent, M.D.
Hometown: Stuart, FL Medical school: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine About me: I am a born and raised Floridian and chose to pursue my residency at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL for its unparalleled culture, case complexity, and emphasis on work-life balance. On the weekends I am doing just about anything on the water, such as surfing, fishing, and boating. I also enjoy HITT/weightlifting at the gym. |
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Manasi Arora, M.B.B.S.
Hometown: New Delhi, India Medical school: Lady Hardinge Medical College, India About me: Born and raised in India. I am interested in academic radiology, research, and innovation. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, travel and landscape photography, swimming, and playing tennis. I also love to drive to the beach after work, to get some sunshine and spend time with my family and friends. |
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Nanjiba Nawaz, M.D.
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh Medical school: Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA About me: I grew up in Bangladesh and moved to the United States for college. I lived in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania before moving south. My favorite hobbies include spending time with my floofy cat and husband, going to the beach, cooking and baking, and traveling. |
Class of 2026
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Dillon Brown, M.D.
Hometown: Cheyenne, WY Medical school: University of Washington About me: Growing up in Wyoming I loved summer horseback camping trips in the mountains and snow sports in the winter. Now with my young family, I am a big fan of beach days and playing in the pool. Aside from being a dad, I love music and enjoy playing guitar and piano. My life calling is medicine, and I am passionate about diagnostic imaging and IR procedures. |
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Kati Bullock, M.D.
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA Medical school: Medical College of Georgia About me: I grew up in Alpharetta, GA, and went to Georgia Tech for undergrad. In my free time, I rescue cats, build computers, play video games, and grow orchids and plumerias. I also like to spend time with my boyfriend and my best friend LaRae, who is a family medicine resident here at Mayo Florida. I have two cats that like to destroy all my plants. I am also a vegan who bakes and cooks. I love to help other people, so if you ever have a question about plants, vegan food, or computers, let me know! |
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Neethu Gopal, M.B.B.S.
Hometown: Kollam, Kerala, India Medical school: Pondicherry University, India About me: I originally hail from the southern part of India. I worked as an emergency medicine physician in India and then as a medical educator in India, Malaysia, UK, and the Caribbean before moving to Tampa, FL, with my husband and daughter. Future career plans include attaining a fellowship in neuroradiology and working in an academic institution with research opportunities. Hobbies include gardening, learning about other cultures, cuisines, art, and languages. |
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Kyle Hatcher, M.D.
Hometown: Blytheville, AR Medical school: Drexel University College of Medicine About me: I am originally from Blytheville, AR, but grew up in Lake County, FL. When I am not at work, I love to spend time with my wife and our son. We enjoy going to the beach and playing with our dog, hanging out at the many great playgrounds around Jacksonville, and checking out new books from the library and new eats at the many great restaurants around Jacksonville. |
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Ali Montazeri, M.D., M.P.H.
Hometown: Tehran, Iran Medical school: Beheshti Medical University About me: I came to the U.S. after finishing my M.D.-M.P.H. program. I started as a research fellow at Mayo, and I am continuing to pursue my passion for radiology education and research during residency. I am a coffee enthusiast and completed a barista course. I was a finalist in a national cup tasters’ competition. I roast, grind, and brew different single-origin coffee beans every week! I travel whenever I have a chance and love to see new places and cultures. I also love practicing Persian calligraphy. |
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Ana Tavana, M.D.
Hometown: Houston, Texas Medical school: The University of Texas Medical Branch About me: My academic interests include musculoskeletal and breast imaging. In my free time, I enjoy following/playing tennis, baking, and nature photography. I have also been playing the piano since the age of 7 and enjoy playing contemporary songs; my favorite artists include Yann Tiersen, Ludovico Einaudi, and Hans Zimmer. |
