Third-Year Residents

Class of 2025

Baranes, Sarah, MD (she/her)
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

I grew up in Washington, D.C. but came to think of the East Bay as home when I moved there to take premed classes. I didn't take in college as a geography major. My time in both Oakland and medical school in the Northeast sparked a passion for harm reduction, gender-inclusive perinatal care, and addiction medicine. I chose CCRMC because of its dedication to equipping its residents with the skills to treat everyone who walks through the door with respect and the best care possible.

Bredin, Phoebe, MD (she/her)
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

I am originally from Virginia, but grew up moving around outside of the US, then moved to Tucson, AZ for medical school. I want to practice global and rural full spectrum FM and am passionate about women's health. Contra Costa was a natural fit with the strong inpatient and OB training, as well as commitment to underserved populations and social justice.

Carter, Inanna, MD (she/her)
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

I was born and raised in rural Maui, Hawaii where my upbringing taught me to respect native people and environments. I worked as a public high school science teacher prior to pursuing medicine but felt that I would have more resources and skills to assist my community with a medical degree. I chose Contra Costa for the warmth and progressiveness of the community, the faculty and patient diversity, the broad spectrum training including POCUS, procedures, and excellent OBGYN, and the mission to serve and advocate for under-resourced communities.

Gach-Kvenild, Aaron, MD
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

I was born in Maryland, lived in the Bay, and then moved to Hawaii before coming back to California for college and medical school. I'm from that part of Hawaii where a lot of us spent more time herding cattle than surfing. I chose CCRMC for my Family Medicine training because of its reputation for unparalleled broad spectrum training. I am delighted to return to Contra Costa County and honored for the opportunity to exercise everything I've learned along the way in the service of a community that I hold so dear to my heart.

Gemelas, Jordan, MD, MPH
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

Great training in broad spectrum family medicine and a focus on population health disparities drew me to Contra Costa. I'm originally from rural Oregon and saw the importance of high-quality primary care from a young age - and my perspective on public health led me to earn an MPH in epidemiology. Outside of work I love to play piano with friends, cook, time outdoors backpacking, camping, biking, and using my hammock.

Komarizadeh, Aemad, DO
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiram C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

It's a passion of mine to return back to my hometown, and work as a physician for this diverse community. I chose Contra Costa for it's excellent training in full spectrum family medicine.

Krentz, Christine, MD (she/her)
University of Colorado School of Medicine

I was born in rural upstate New York before my family moved to the mountains of Colorado, so I have always been a small-town woman at heart. Rural health is a passion of mine and during my clinical year of school, I completed an immersive, six-month rural longitudinal program. I was fortunate to experience true full-scope family medicine and the impact a physician can have on a community. I chose Contra Costa for its unparalleled broad scope training, including OB, and its commitment to serving and advocating for underserved communities.

Liu, Angela, MD (she/her)
Donal and Barbrara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

I grew up amongst the wilderness of Tucson, AZ and my family in China. I am the first physician in my family. I am excited to explore obstetrics and global health at CCRMC to become a broad spectrum family doctor.

Mackenzie, Onagh,  MD, MPH (she/her)
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Growing up on my family's farm in Western New York, I became interested in the connections between community, place, and health. Prior to medical school, I completed my MPH and worked with community health and food justice non-profits in Alaska and Navajo Nation. My interests within family medicine span a broad range – from addiction and street medicine to reproductive and rural health – and I was drawn to CCFMR for its exceptional training in these areas and its commitment to health equity.

Najibi, Lakhta, MD (she/her)
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

I have lived in multiple cities throughout Central and Northern California but consider the Bay Area to be home. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, exploring new cities, and spending time with family and friends. I chose the CCFMRP for its strong obstetrics focus, full-spectrum family medicine training, emphasis on community-based care, diverse patient population, and dedication to health equity.

Rasmussen, Kayla, MD (she/her)
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

As a born and raised Wisconsinite (Go Badgers!), I'm excited to trade in snowy winters for California sunshine and the beautiful Bay Area. My medical interests include reproductive health, family planning, LGBTQ care, integrative medicine, health equity & advocacy. I am thrilled to train in full-spectrum family medicine alongside a diverse family of justice-minded providers at CCRMC and hope to use this unparalleled training to care for urban underserved communities.

Suarez, Marjorie, MD (she/her)
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

I am Venezuelan native who enjoys salsa dancing, calls Florida home and moved to Puerto Rico for medical school. I am passionate about helping under-resourced communities locally and globally. I chose CCRMC because its commitment to serving disadvantaged polulations and rigorous full-spectrum training align with my personal and professional goals. Therefore, I feel fortunate to join a program filled with warmhearted people that will equip me with a broad set of skills needed in communities or geographical areas where certain specialists and subspecialists may not be available.

Ushasri, Harini, MD (she/her)
Ohio State University College of Medicine

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where I have spent most of my life. I have always been drawn to medicine to reduce health disparities and serve underserved communities, and Contra Costa drew me to the East Bay for that, and for its full-spectrum family medicine training. One day, I would love to be a one-stop shop for my patients, and I am excited to get that training at CCRMC while getting to explore beautiful California