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General Surgery Residency Program

General Surgery Residency Program - Current Residents

Current Residents

Meet our diverse + talented general surgery residents

Our residents are a diverse and talented group united by a passion for surgery and patient care. They bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and interests to the program, enriching the learning environment for everyone. Throughout their training, residents take on increasing responsibility, mastering complex surgical techniques and developing leadership skills. They actively participate in research, quality improvement projects and community outreach, embodying the values of teamwork, professionalism and lifelong learning that define our program.

 

Natalia DaFonte, MD
Interns
Natalia DaFonte
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Boston University
Medical School
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
About me
Hobbies

movies, hiking, pickleball, cats

Why Tufts Medicine?

I knew I wanted to train at Tufts Medicine after an away rotation as a medical student. I loved how kind every staff member was to each other, how approachable everyone is, and the community feel of the hospital. The residents are all incredibly supportive and committed to education. 

Henok Haile, MD
Interns
Henok Haile
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Boston University School of Engineering
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hobbies

Spending time with family, listening to podcasts, Playing basketball and exercising, Medical education.

Why Tufts Medicine?

Tufts Medicine is truly special to me; as a medical student, I had an incredible learning experience during my clerkship rotations. Tufts MC has an amazing culture of collegiality and excellence. Residents consistently help and push each other to be great. It's also a place that extends its exceptional care to Boston's most underserved and complex patients.

Meghan Mulvey, MD
Interns
Meghan Mulvey MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Tufts University
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hobbies

Boston sports, skiing, hiking

Why Tufts Medicine?

I chose Tufts Medicine because of the excellent operative experience and faculty mentorship. There is also a strong, supportive, and close-knit culture that I knew I wanted to be a part of!

James Parzick, MD
Interns
James Parzick, MD
Training + education
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hobbies

Skiing, fly fishing, golf

Why Tufts Medicine?

Culture of excellence, diverse/complex patient population, and caring Co-residents

Tina Phan, MD
Interns
Tina Phan, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Miami
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
About me
Hobbies

trying new restaurants, drawing, tennis, yoga

Why Tufts Medicine?

As a student at Tufts School of Medicine, I always felt supported and welcomed by the Tufts Medicine Surgery residents and attendings I worked with; I am lucky to be part of a remarkable team for residency.

Atziri Rubio-Chavez, MD
Interns
Atziri Rubio-Chavez, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Guadalajara, Mexico
About me
Hobbies

Photography, cooking and trying new food, Jiu-Jitsu, metal concerts.

Why Tufts Medicine?

I was looking for a supportive environment where I could learn from skilled surgeons who are also committed educators. My interest in colorectal surgery made Tufts Medicine especially appealing, given the strength of its faculty in that field. Here, not only is excellence in surgical training a top priority, but there’s also a real focus on patient care—Tufts Medicine recognizes that investing in resident education leads to better outcomes for our patients. The combination of mentorship, teamwork, and a diverse patient population made Tufts Medicine the right place for me.

Lara Youniss, MD
Interns
Lara Youniss, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Univ of Maryland
Graduate School
Northwestern University
Medical School
Feinberg School of Medicine
About me
Hobbies

rock climbing, hiking, gardening, cooking

Why Tufts Medicine?

I love the support between residents and from faculty, and we have the opportunity to pursue both academic and clinical interests at a well-respected institution with a very diverse patient population. And of course, the location in Boston is fantastic!

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Department of Surgery
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Tufts Medical Center
860 Washington Street
South Building, 4th floor
Boston, MA 02111
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