Residents
PGY-3 Residents
Natasha Beachum, MD
Dr. Beachum was born in Clovis, NM and went to Medical School at UNM. Dr. Beachum went into Family Medicine because she would like to take care of the entire family’s health needs. She is deeply interested in Women’s Health and Obstetrics and would like to complete a fellowship on FP/OB and remain in the NM area to practice Full Spectrum Family Medicine.
Pramod Kayathi, MD
I grew up in Hyderabad, India. I went to medical school at China Medical University in China and did master’s in public health at University of Alabama. I am interested in Hospital medicine. In my free time I like to play poker, work out, lift weights, practice boxing, and play video games.
Jennifer Nordhauser, MD
I’m from Austin, Texas and went to med school at UT Health San Antonio, but I love living in Las Cruces and serving the border region. I am pursuing a fellowship in Palliative and Hospice Medicine and enjoy research and quality improvement projects as well as organized medicine and health policy. When I am not working, I enjoy playing board games, conquering escape rooms, being outdoors, and traveling.
Jazmin Rodriguez, MD
Dr. Jazmin Rodriguez was born and raised in Mexico, and grew up in an underserved community with limited access to healthcare, which sparked her interest in Medicine. She finished Medical School in Monterrey, Mexico and then moved to the US to further her education. Dr. Rodriguez fell in love with the full spectrum of Family Medicine when she had the opportunity to volunteer with Family Medicine providers in the Rio Grande Valley region, and now wishes to peruse an OB fellowship to continue to offer the best care for her patients throughout all stages in life. She enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending quality time with friends and family.
PGY-2 Residents
Temitope Ade-Oshifogun, MD
I was born in Nigeria and raised in Matteson, IL, a suburb south of the city of Chicago. I attended high school in Richton Park, IL and received a BS in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I earned my medical degree from The University of Ghana School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2016. While in medical school, I worked in several rural communities as the first point of contact. Doing that work, I found a love for working in rural areas and giving back to the community. After medical school, I worked in the emergency room and tutored students to help them pass their medical licensing exams. My wife and I love traveling, sight-seeing, and hosting events when we can. Coming to New Mexico is a new adventure for us, where we look forward to exploring and making New Mexico our new home.
Sartaj Brar, MD
I am from Fresno, California and went to medical school at American University of Antigua. While in medical school I was fortunate enough to learn medicine at various hospitals throughout the country. I’d have to say practicing medicine in rural New Mexico has been the most interesting aspect of my career. I have diverse professional interests which is one of the reasons I chose family medicine. I enjoy the thrill of acute care in the hospital setting, but also am interested in obstetrics. Outside of medicine I try to spend time outdoors either hiking, traveling, watching sunsets, and playing sports. My goal is to hike every trail in the Organ Mountains by the end of residency.
Eva Campos, DO
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and my family is of Salvadoran descent. I was the first person in my family to attend college and the first to earn a medical degree. I went into family medicine for multiple reasons. My interest initially developed from my experience in health education. I was a public health major which lead me to a job as a health educator in an FQHC. There I realized I really enjoyed one on one interaction with patients and teaching them about their health. During medical school, I realized primary care was the perfect setting to execute my passion. I am honestly undecided regarding my ultimate future goals. However, I do hold serious interests in obstetrics and primary care in the clinic setting. I am passionate about women’s health and hope to find a job where I can contribute to this field. I enjoy a variety of things, mainly outdoor activities. I enjoy playing many sports, however, some of my favorites are soccer and racquetball. I like to go hiking as well. I like to learn random DIY projects. My fiancé and I also enjoy chill activities such as game nights with our friends and regular old Netflix because being a resident can be tiring. I am a cat person, a Bad Bunny fan, and a Batman fan, this probably gives you a good insight into my personality!
James Gaulding, MD
Navapavani Kandagari, MD
Elena Liang, MD
Dr. Liang was raised in California and moved to NM in High School. She went to Medical School in St George’s University in the Caribbean and decided to pursue Family Medicine in New Mexico as she understood there was a deep need for primary care providers in the region. Dr. Liang’s goal is to help the community in New Mexico by practicing in the region. Her interests outside Medicine re cooking and spending time with her family.
Marlina Ponce de Leon, DO
I was born and raised in El Paso, TX. I attended Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces, NM. I am interested in hospital and emergency medicine. After residency, I am hoping to stay in the Las Cruces/ El Paso area. During my free time, I enjoy hanging with my family, doing CrossFit, and chilling with my dogs.
Leonard Sampath, MD
PGY-1 Residents
Eman Abdelghani, MD
I was born and raised in Mansoura, Egypt and graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University. I enjoy practicing full spectrum family medicine. I love the complete scope of medical care that this specialty offers to all ages in different settings whether inpatient or outpatient. I’m passionate about providing high quality medical care to all patients in all settings. I like cooking, playing chess, and spending time with my family.
Tanjia Arif, MD
I was born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Watching my father as a physician from childhood, I always wanted to be a physician to provide care for the community. I attended medical school at Rangpur Medical College, Bangladesh. After graduation, I moved to Las Cruces and started working closely with the community at a local health care clinic. I am excited to become a primary care physician and look forward to providing primary care to rural communities. I love to spend time with my family and children. I also love cooking and hanging out with family and friends close to nature.
Zachary Britt, MD
I am from Peoria, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix, and went to Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, another suburb of Phoenix, for medical school and the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, not a suburb of Phoenix, for my undergraduate education. I enjoy having the opportunity to care for the whole family and build meaningful and long-lasting provider-patient relationships. I am particularly interested in preventative medicine, pediatrics, and sports medicine. My personal interests include emo music, cats, burritos, and other spicy foods. I like to play/listen to music, play video games, and hike.
FNU Rani Chandana, MD
I was born and raised in India where I went to medical school at M.S Ramaiah medical college. Family Medicine found me late in my third year of medical school when I thought my career was heading in a different direction. On my rotation, I became excited by the challenge of being presented with the full spectrum of medicine and I felt a profound sense of purpose in taking care of and speaking up for those who cannot speak up for themselves. With a passion for preventative medicine and integrative health, I derive great satisfaction from partnering with my patients to achieve their goals. I am excited to start my journey in Las Cruces. I feel thankful to join the ranks of those invested in the wellness of the Dona Ana community.
In my free time I love to explore nature with my husband and daughter. I also enjoy being physically active, running and hiking outdoors, cycling, and practicing yoga. Other hobbies of mine are playing cricket, table tennis and basketball and cooking hot Indian food!!
Brigham Dunn, DO
I was born and raised in the Houston, TX are, where I enjoyed a childhood full of sports and attending Astros baseball games. I moved to Las Cruces 12 years ago to be a part of this beautiful community. I attended New Mexico State University and then went to medical school locally at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. I’m excited to continue my training here in southern New Mexico and look forward to serving here as a family practitioner. During my spare time, I enjoy activities with my family, pie baking, and then eating that pie. I also love any holiday atmosphere. One day, I would like to learn to sail, go deep sea fishing of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, and visit every pro baseball stadium in the country.
Lincoln Hiatt, MD
I was born and raised in Arizona on a cattle ranch and farm. I lived in the Mexican state of Chihuahua for two years and Jalisco for three years and miss my friends in those locations. I attended medical school at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. I’m excited to become a rural family doctor and help rural community members with their health concerns, improving their access to quality health care. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my wife and children, hike, play games (even some video games). I love spending time in nature, and my favored method of travel is my mountain bike.
Bibodh Karki, MD
I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal and went to Universal College of Medical Sciences for medical school. After graduating from medical school, I worked at a government hospital for two years as a general physician. My interest in family medicine intensified during my third year of clinical rotations. I enjoyed taking care of people of all age groups and backgrounds. The most rewarding part was the relationships I formed with my patients and their families. In my free time, I like to travel, spend time with family and play soccer. During the time of COVID, I developed a new hobby: biking.
Syed Ali Fahad Kazmi, MD
I graduated from Ziauddin Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan in 2018, following which I immigrated to the United States. I am passionate about contributing to the welfare of underserved populations and want to become a reliable and well-respected primary care physician. During my free time, I love to ride my bicycle and spend time with my family.
Noman Manzoor, DO
Dr. Manzoor grew up in the Bay Area in California. He went to medical school locally at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medical school Dr. Manzoor worked extensively with children who had intellectual disabilities. He would like to one day own a primary practice clinic that caters to the needs of those with intellectual disabilities. In his off time, he enjoys hiking and cooking Pakistani cuisine.
Johanna McNair, MD
Born and raised: Albuquerque, New Mexico (then moved to Boulder, Colorado for undergrad and lived there since, so sometimes I say I’m from Colorado since I’ve lived there for 12+ years until now)
Personal interests: Working out trying to stay fit, lifting weights, biking, hiking, climbing, throwing a frisbee, frisbee golf, yoga, football (Go Broncos!), basketball, playing outside, spending time with family especially my husband and 3-year-old daughter.
Professional interests: Sports medicine, OB/Gyn, outpatient.
Kaela Moldowan, MD
I grew up in Canada, but moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in my early teens. I attended medical school at the University of Reno. From a very young age, I started volunteering with my family, and this fostered a desire to serve others. During medical school, I spent three months in Panama treating international underserved patients. I was drawn to family medicine because the broad scope of practice allows me to have the strongest positive impact on those within my community. I envision my future career as a mix of stateside and international medicine service those with obstacles to care. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, hiking, and skiing.
Mihn Quach, MD
I was born and raised in Statesville, NC. I attended American University of Antigua College of Medicine. I am the first in my family to become a physician as my parents immigrated from Vietnam following the end of the Vietnam war. I recently volunteered at a family medicine clinic in Texas and was seeing patients of all age groups. In my spare time, I joined a volunteering group to support the homeless in downtown Fort Worth and Dallas. In the future, I plan to focus on primary care and sports medicine as well as international health. My hobbies include cooking, traveling, football, and trying new coffee places. Aside from work, I plan to travel around the world and explore all the different types of food and discover unique cultures for each country.
Martyn Urquijo, MD
I was born in Arizona and grew up in Sonora. I went to medical school at the University of Sonora. I am interested in global health, academic medicine, and EMS. I have a strong commitment to working with underserved populations to efface discrepancies and inequalities providing the best quality care to all patients. My personal interests and hobbies including playing piano, drums, and guitar; photography, hiking, camping outdoors, and travling with my two German Shepherd dogs.