Residents

Valerie Benedict, DO

Valerie Benedict was born in Ann Arbor Michigan. She attended Antioch College and graduated with a degree in biomedical science. She completed her master's degree at Wright State University and graduated with a degree in Anatomy. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State College of Osteopathic medicine. Her professional interests include integrative medicine, community medicine and medically underserved populations. Outside of work she enjoys painting, rock-climbing, kayaking and hiking. 

Elina Gelman-Lev, MD

Nida Haider, MD

Nida Haider was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States at the age of 15. She attended University of Michigan-Dearborn where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. She earned her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Her professional interests include community and hospital medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching horror movies, suspense thrillers, and space videos, and traveling. 

Grace Ignatious, DO

Najah Joseph, MD

Yasir Salih, MD

Yasir was born in Sudan. He graduated from the University of Khartoum, Faculty of Medicine then completed a residency in OBGYN. He practiced OBGYN for several years back in Sudan. He then moved to Michigan with his family and children. His areas of interest include community medicine, medical education, primary care and women's health. In his free time, he enjoys photography and spending times with friends and family.

Scotti Smith, MD

Scotti was raised in Oak Park, MI. She attended Wayne State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in the Biological Sciences with University Honors. After obtaining an undergraduate degree, Scotti took a gap year which she worked as an ABA technician with children on the Autism Spectrum. She attended medical school at the University of Southern California. Her professional interests include Women's Health, HIV medicine, and community medicine. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, and trying new restaurants. 

Alisha Ungkuldee, DO

Alisha was born in Ann Arbor, MI. She attended Michigan State University for her undergraduate degree where she double majored in Human Biology and Women's and Gender Studies. She then earned her medical degree at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her professional interests include community medicine, women's health, LGBTQ+ health, preventative care, and procedures. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, antiquing, tending to her houseplants, and spending time with her cat, Guinney. 

Kalid Badran, MD

Kalid Badran was born in St. Louis, MO and moved to Amman Jordan during his adolescence. He attended the University of Michigan - Dearborn campus and graduated with a degree in Health Policy Studies with a focus on Health Administration. He worked as a public health officer before going on to attend Ross University School of Medicine for his medical school education. His professional interests include global health, public health, sleep medicine, sports medicine, and working with underserved communities. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, trying new recipes to cook and reading science fiction/fantasy short stories. 

Stephanie Icabone, MD

Stephanie Icabone was born in Livonia, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physiology. After working as a medical scribe in Grand Rapids for a year, she earned her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont. Her professional interests include community medicine, women’s health, education, and community health. Stephanie enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and backpacking, trying new restaurants, and of course spending time with her two cats; Miso and Nori.

Megan Knuth, DO

Arshpreet Saraan, MD

Arshpreet Saraan was born in Novi, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan for undergraduate and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience (BCN). She then went onto Central Michigan University College of Medicine for her medical school education. Her professional interests include Community Medicine, Psychiatry, Behavioral Medicine, and Social Disparities in Healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and discovering new restaurants. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family. 

Jason Schomer, DO

Jason was born in southeast Michigan, born and raised on the banks of the Paint Creek before majoring in Biological Sciences at Wayne State University in the heart of Detroit. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His professional interests include sports medicine, global health and quality improvement. His passions are gardening, golfing, fishing, enjoying what pure Michigan has to offer and cheering on the Lions and Tigers.

Paramveer Swaich, MD

Paramveer Swaich was born in Toronto, Canada and grew up in Canton, Michigan. He moved to midtown Detroit and attended Wayne State University for his undergraduate and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology Honors with a minor in Biology. He stayed at Wayne State University and graduated with a Master of Science in Basic Medical Sciences. He then earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His professional interests include sports medicine, dance medicine, urgent care, community medicine and volunteering in underserved communities. In his free time, he enjoys travelling, trying new restaurants in Detroit and spending time with his wife and family (including his border collie mix, Royce.)

Ali Elsaghir, MD

Ali Elsaghir grew up in Dearborn, Michigan. After graduating from Dearborn High School, he graduated from the University of Michigan - Dearborn with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. He then started at Wayne State University to complete his Master of Science in Basic Medical Science. After this, he began at Central Michigan University College of Medicine and earned his medical degree. His professional interests include adolescent medicine, sleep medicine, and community health. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, going out for a good dessert, and doing projects around the house.

Matt Jones, DO

Matt grew up in Harrison Township, Michigan. He attended Oakland University where he majored in Biomedical Sciences. He earned his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has always had a passion for sports, and was involved in the sports medicine and physical medicine student groups during his time in medical school. His professional interests include Sports Medicine, OMT, and community medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys weight lifting, playing soccer and basketball, and fantasy football. 

Kezi Jones-Farmer, MD

Kezi grew up in Saginaw, MI. She graduated as the salutatorian of her class from Saginaw High School. She then attended Michigan State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. Prior to medical school, she worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a hospital clinical laboratory and also earned a Master’s of Science degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Michigan State University. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Her professional interests include women’s health, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, dermatology, addiction medicine, community medicine and point of care ultrasound. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hot yoga, listening to music, singing, trying new restaurants, cooking, spending time with friends and family, including her two children, watching her favorite TV shows and movies, and great cups of coffee.

Sarah Koslakiewicz, MD

Sarah Koslakiewicz grew up in Garden City, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. While in college, she studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland. She then attended OUWB School of Medicine for her medical school education. Her professional interests include Preventive Medicine, Community Medicine, Public Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, and Social Disparities in Healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys being in nature, traveling, taking photos, oil painting, and trying new restaurants. Sarah has a seashell collection from her annual trips with her family to Southwest Florida.

Allisen Nguyen, MD

Allisen Nguyen grew up in Aurora, Colorado. She attended the University of Denver for undergraduate and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry and Psychiatry. She then went on to  attend Oakland University William Beaumont for her medical school education. Her professional interests include Behavioral Health, Community Health, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Teaching. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, or curling up with a good book. She also loves to cook and bake. She often describes baking as therapy after tough days. 

Andreise Souza, MD

Andreise was grew up in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where she completed medical school. She did a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Endocrine in her country, where she also practiced for a few years. She moved to Michigan following her husband, who was transferred in his company. Her professional interests include endocrinology, community and hospital medicine, LGBTQ+ health, and teaching. She loves to spend time with her family, including her two kids, traveling, reading and cooking.