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Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency Program

Current Residents

Meet our current Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation residents at Tufts Medical Center

Our current residents come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences to our program. Together, they form a supportive, tight-knit community that prioritizes collaboration, continuous learning and excellence in patient care. Get to know the residents who are shaping their futures and the field of PM+R at Tufts Medical Center.

Program Year
Christopher M. Juarez, MD
PGY-2
Christopher Juarez
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2016
Graduate School
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, 2020
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois, 2025
About me
Hobbies

I enjoy movies, working out and gaming. I'm currently in that artistic phase of my life attempting to teach myself piano and paint. Since moving to Boston I've loved exploring the city and trying new restaurants.

Matthew P. Keany, DO
PGY-2
Matthew Keany
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 2018
Medical School
Nova Southeastern University - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, FL, 2025
About me
Hobbies

I enjoy weightlifting, video games, investing and playing/watching just about any sport—especially as a die-hard Boston sports fan. I’m also a big foodie who loves trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors, traveling and catching house/EDM sets with friends.

Jeffrey L. Kruger, MD
PGY-2
Jeffrey Kruger
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Charlottesville, VA, 2019
Medical School
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C., 2025
About me
Hobbies

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through strength training, running and spending time outdoors. I love trying new restaurants and exploring art and history museums. My taste in music is all over the place, but some of my favorite artists are Future, Justin Bieber and Ella Langley. I’m a big sports fan as well and keep up with my hometown D.C. teams whenever I get the chance.

Tien Dang, DO
PGY-3
Tien Dang, DO
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 2016
Medical School
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME, 2024
About me
Hobbies

I love to travel, read, bike, walk by the beach, and play pickleball. I’ve been fortunate to explore many parts of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Some of my favorite books include Tuesdays with Morrie, the Pendragon series, and My Sister’s Keeper. I also enjoy watching K-dramas, reality TV, documentaries, and suspenseful thrillers. I’m very excited to begin my residency at Tufts and look forward to growing in the field of PM&R while making new friends along the way.

Eesha Khan, MD
PGY-3
Eesha Khan, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Fordham University, Bronx, NY, 2019
Medical School
New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, 2024
About me
Hobbies

Cafe hopping, exploring new cities, going to concerts, and making a heavenly tiramisu. Always down for anything that involves good food and friends.

Negar Moradian Shahrbabaky, MD
PGY-3
Negar Moradian Shahrbabaky, MDf
Training + education
Graduate School
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2021
Medical School
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, Tehran, Iran, 2021
About me
Hobbies

I enjoy taking spontaneous trips, hiking, riding horses, collecting art, watching women’s gymnastics and hosting dinner parties with friends.

Kevin A. Kunz, MD
PGY-4
Kevin Kunz
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 2019
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 2023
About me
Hobbies

Running, Watching and playing basketball, Spending time in the gym, Using my AMC A List as much as possible

Trevor A. Shick, MD
PGY-4
Trevor Shick
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2019
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, 2023
About me
Hobbies

I love watching and playing almost all sports, and am a passionate fan of all my Detroit and University of Michigan affiliated teams especially the Lions (we're back) and Michigan Football (2023 National Champs!). Always looking for new people to play pickleball with, and am constantly working on my pizza making skills. Board games and video games are fun too, and I'm always ready and willing to throw down in Mario Kart.

Toufiq B. Swaid, MD
PGY-4
Toufiq Swaid
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 2016
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, West Indies, Grenada, 2022
About me
Hobbies

Lifting weights, PC gaming, Traveling, Cooking, Hiking, Soccer. I pride myself in being the funniest resident at Tufts, someone has to do it. 

Contact
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Nadia Zaman, DO
Program Director
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Silen Vo
Program Administrator, Educational Programs
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Division of Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St., Box 400
Boston, MA 02111
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