Meet Our Residents

Post Graduates Year 3

Torpekai Ahmady, DO

Torpekai “Tori” immigrated from Afghanistan as a young child and grew up in Northeast Philadelphia. She is a graduate of The University of the Sciences and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Pashto and Urdu, which she puts to daily use in her clinical interest of caring for underserved patients in the Family Medicine Center in Bensalem, Pa. Dr. Ahmady considers herself lucky to be a part of the supportive community that is St. Mary Family Medicine and when not engaged in patient care, she spends time with family and her newborn baby girl.

Patricio Barajas, MD

Patricio graduated from The University of California, Santa Cruz before attending the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English, with clinical interests in mental, LGBT and women’s health. Dr. Barajas chose St. Mary Family Medicine for its commitment to addressing the social determinants of health, dedication to under-resourced communities, and the supportive program staff. Outside of medicine, he enjoys DIY home projects, video games, and scenic walks.

Erjola Bidika, MD

Erjola “Yola” is originally from Albania where she completed her medical training at the University of Medicine in Tirana. She is a polyglot, speaking Albanian, English, Greek and Spanish. Clinical interests include preventive medicine and maternity care. Dr. Bidika came to St. Mary Family Medicine because of the program emphasis on personal and professional development, for the value the program places upon diversity and multi-culturalism, and for its dedicated teaching faculty. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, swimming and hiking the trails in the tri-state area.

Kyle Bowrin, MD

Kyle grew up in Trinidad and attended South Carolina State University for college, St. Georges University College of Medicine for medical school, and SUNY Downstate for his MPH. An athlete at heart, his clinical interest is sports medicine and plans to pursue a fellowship post residency. His Catholic faith became a key driver in his selection of St. Mary Family Medicine; the core values of treating patients with compassion and dignity resonated with him and gave Kyle a true sense of belonging. When it comes to building resilience, Dr. Bowrin maintains a healthy diet and exercise regimen as means to mitigate stress; additionally, he taps into a well-developed support system of friends and family.

Julia Dovgy, DO

Julia is a Bucks County, Pa., native and attended Widener University prior to medical school at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. She speaks both English and Russian and true to her osteopathic training she has clinical interest in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) as well as Integrative Medicine. St. Mary Family Medicine was a natural fit for Dr. Dovgy as she has dedicated her career to serving the community she calls home. Mindful medication, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends help keep her grounded and resilient.

Christopher Loghman, MD

Chris graduated from The University of California, Santa Cruz before matriculating to St. Georges University in Grenada for medical school. He speaks Farsi in addition to English and has wide ranging clinic interests including geriatrics, women’s health, and sports medicine. Dr. Loghman decided upon St. Mary Family Medicine based upon the balance of supportive teaching and clinical independence. When he’s not enjoying his beloved Fishtown neighborhood with friends, you can find him rock climbing.

Sebastian Prokop, MD

Sebastian hails from north of the border in Toronto, Canada where he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto before heading off to Grenada for medical school at St. Georges University. He is proficient in Polish and fluent in English with clinical interests in addiction medicine and integrated behavioral health. Dr. Prokop knew immediately at his interview that St. Mary Family Medicine is where he wanted to train; from the learning environment to the healing garden this was definitely the right place for his residency. Outside of medicine he writes music and plays both guitar and soccer.

Inemesit Williams, MD

Inemesit is originally from Nigeria where she attended St. Mary’s Science College and University of Benin School of Medicine. Her clinical interest are addiction medicine and clinical informatics. Dr. Williams came to St. Mary Family Medicine because the program mirrors and reinforces her values of service and patient care. She loves to explore greenhouses to add to her growing plant collection and enjoys writing, playing tennis, and travel.

Post Graduates Year 2

Amir Basta, MD

Amir completed his medical education at Ain Shams University in Cairo. He is fluent in Arabic and has particular interest in Women’s Health, the LGBTQIA+ community, and expanding access to care for those with limited resources. Amir chose St. Mary because it is progressive and inclusive with respect to healthcare education and delivery. For balance in life, he loves attending classic rock concerts and exploring Philadelphia’s rich restaurant and art scene.

Haeri Han, MD

Having spent her childhood in Philadelphia, Haeri has returned to complete her medical training at St. Mary Family Medicine. Fluent in Korean, she attended Korea University College of Medicine and is passionate about Preventive Medicine and Behavioral Health. St. Mary’s supportive learning environment and commitment to serve the poor were key factors in her training choice. To maintain balance, Haeri enjoys baking and crafting with her two school age daughters and exploring local shops.

Rira Lee, DO

A native of Korea, Rira came to the United States for high school and eventually college at The University of Pennsylvania where she met her husband. Her medical education began at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and continues at St. Mary because of the close-knit, community focused program. She’s fluent in Korean and dabbles in real estate investing and international travel in her free time.

Gloria Muñiz de Leon, MD

Gloria grew up in Puerto Rico and attended Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Her clinical interests include Women’s Health and Dermatology and she is fluent in Spanish. She chose St. Mary for its dedication to the community and because she finds the people so welcoming and kind. Outside of medicine, Gloria enjoys dancing, winter sports, and taking on new adventures with her husband.

Jennifer Lopez, MD

Jennifer hails from the Dominican Republic where she attended Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra for medical school. She is fluent in Spanish and has clinical interests in Integrative Medicine and Hospice Care. She identified with St. Mary’s dedication to the underserved community and knew she wanted to be a part of the diverse and supportive academic environment. Beyond medicine, she enjoys interior design and international travel.

Carlos Moreno, MD

Originally from Columbia, Carlos grew up in Florida where he attended Florida International University before medical school in Barbados. He is fluent in Spanish and is passionate about the continuum of care that Family Medicine embraces. St. Mary’s integration with the community drew him to the program. Carlos enjoys lifting weights at the gym and reading works of fiction to relax.

Jade Laycock, MD

Jade grew up in the United Kingdom where she attended the University of Greenwich. She completed her medical education at the American University of Integrative Sciences and continues her training at St. Mary because the program cultivates a supportive educational environment for residents and incorporates them into the local community. She enjoys hiking, baking, end trying new restaurants to maintain wellness.

Wayne Reynolds, DO

Wayne graduated from the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine at Rutgers University. In a former life, he was a police officer in Newark before discovering his true passion of integrative and wholistic medicine. He is interested in medical education and administration. When he’s not taking care of patients, he enjoys fishing, scenic photography, target shooting, and playing games with family and friends.

Post Graduates Year 1

Monem Jeries, MD

Monem is originally from Israel, received his medical education at the University of Szeged in Hungary and spent time in medical service to the people of Uganda. He has a diversity of language skill among them Arabic, Hebrew, English, and Hungarian. He has particular clinical interest in POCUS, Global Health and Sports Medicine. Dr Jeries came to St Mary for its dedication to the culturally rich Philadelphia region and providing care to the underserved. He loves a good mountain hike, chess, and his morning espresso.

Sulay Mercedes, MD

Sulay moved to the tri-state area from the Dominican Republic where she received her medical degree at the Universidad Central del Este. She speaks Spanish and English fluently. The intersection of Primary Care and Pain Management is her clinical interest and she chose St Mary for the commitment to resident professional and personal well-being. First and foremost, Dr Mercedes is a devoted mom; her beloved daughter gives her strength every day to stay resilient.

Clarissa Merson, MD

Clarissa hails from the Washington D.C. area and graduated from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. She speaks both English and Tagalog and is particularly interested in Women’s Health and Endocrinology. Dr Merson is thrilled to be a part of a such a dynamic Family Medicine training program close to home. She uses time with her husband, son, and two fur-babies to recharge while listening to K-pop and searching for new Philly area restaurants.

Rafael Parraga-Silguero, MD

Rafael grew up in Spain and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Cadiz. He speaks both Spanish and English fluently and is working toward being conversational in Polish. Dr Parraga’s clinical interests are Emergency Care, Hospital Medicine, Diagnostics, and Public Health. He selected the program at St Mary for its steadfast commitment to the underserved which aligns with his principles. He’s an avid reader with interests in Philosophy and History and is a passionate gardener.

Paul Soriano, MD

Paul came to the Mid-Atlantic by way of Hawaii and before that the Philippines where he completed an MD-MBA degree. He is trilingual, fluent in English Tagalog and Pangasinense, an Austronesian language and one of the eight major languages of the Philippines. His clinical interests are Public Health, Healthcare Management, and Pain Management. Dr Soriano joined St Mary’s Family Medicine Residency because of the diverse group of residents, faculty, and patients in the community. Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing basketball, interval training, and going on “food trips” with family and friends.

Jay Talluri, MD

Jay moved the Philadelphia area in high school and attended Temple University before medical school at American University of Antigua. In addition to English, he speaks, Telugu and Hindi. He has particular clinical interests in Geriatrics and Addiction Medicine and matched here at St Mary Family Medicine to further cement his ties to the greater Philadelphia community and make a difference. When he’s not taking care of patients, he is grateful for time to spend with family and exploring the rich natural settings in southeast Pennsylvania.

Victoria Ung, DO

Victoria graduated from Villanova University before matriculating into Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her clinical interests include Behavioral Health and OMT. Dr Ung chose St Mary for its close-knit group of residents and faculty and their focus on building community. When she is not practicing her medical Spanish, Victoria enjoys weightlifting and spending time with her husband and dog.

Patricia Young, DO

Patricia graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and hails from Princeton N.J. So coming to St Mary is a bit of a homecoming for her and she appreciates the excellent exposure to every facet of Family Medicine, the supportive educational environment, and the focus on underserved communities. Dr Young has clinical interests in OMT and Sports Medicine. She loves hanging out with friends at the beach and crocheting sweaters for her newly adopted Cavalier puppy, Wesley who happens to be the unofficial residency mascot.