Our Residents
Erroll I. Byer, Jr., MD, Chair of OB/GYN and Director of OB/GYN Resident Training Program at TBHC with OB/GYN Residents. Scroll down to meet our Residents. Click for more information on Resident Life in Brooklyn.
PGY-4 Residents
From left to right: Flear Vaknin, MD, Jordan Hoke, MD, Kelsey Paul-Stubbs, MD, and Paola Wolf, MD.
Jordan Hoke, MD
Palm Beach, FL
St. George’s University
“My hobbies include going to live music/shows, going for walks and to the park with my mini schnauzer Yogi and exploring my new city.
“I didn’t always have this field on my radar as a medical student, but after my first delivery, I was hooked! There’s no specialty more encompassing and interpersonal than OB/GYN; from clinic visits to the OR, from adolescence through adulthood, you truly get to see and do it all. This field enables me to treat women over decades of life, through some of their most beautiful and most distressing times, and I cherish the long-term relationships this allows me to form with my patients as a physician. I could not imagine myself in any other field and I look forward to many rewarding years ahead getting to do what I love.”
Kelsey Paul-Stubbs, MD
New York, NY
Morehouse School of Medicine
“My hobbies include cooking, cocktail crafting, gardening, painting and trying new restaurants.
“I like that OB/GYN grants you the option to choose primary care vs. the more procedural aspect of the specialty — or both!”
Flear Vaknin, MD
Brooklyn, NY
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
“Listening to music, spending time with friends, and working out are some of the things that keep me going. When I’m lucky enough to find the time, I’m usually somewhere warm and sandy.
“I love working with women towards achieving their personal healthcare goals, whether that be a vaginal delivery or finding the right contraceptive. Our patients let us into some of the most important and intimate moments of their lives, and that is a really special privilege. Also, OB/GYN offers so much variety that there is always something new to learn, do and see — you’ll never get bored!”
Paola Wolf, MD
Clifton, NJ
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
“My hobbies include spending time with my husband and dog, hiking, visiting new breweries/cideries, weightlifting, reading and Netflix.
“I love OB/GYN because it gives me the ability to empower women throughout most stages of their lives. Additionally, the continuity of care allows me to care for patients using different modalities, including medical and surgical. I also appreciate being a part of momentous occasions in women’s lives and celebrating with them during joyous occasions. OB/GYN truly has it all.”
PGY-3 Residents
From left to right: Zachary Sandman, DO, Tyler Stollman, MD, Courtney Alexander, MD, and Terri-Ann Nelson, MD.
Courtney Alexander, MD
Orlando, FL
Florida State University College of Medicine
“I love jogging, exploring the city, cheering on FSU football, listening to podcasts, making Spotify playlists and playing lacrosse. When I'm not on the labor and delivery floor, you can find me at a comedy show or concert around the city.
“As an OB/GYN, I love empowering women when it comes to their healthcare. I am passionate about reproductive health education, from counseling patients one-on-one in clinic about birth control methods to creating and implementing sex education curricula. It's such a privilege to form those close patient relationships and be there for some of my patients' biggest life moments.”
Terri-Ann Nelson, MD
Bronx, NY
SUNY Upstate Medical University
“I enjoy creating fashion and women’s health-related content for social media, and brunching.
“OB/GYN provides many opportunities to be an advocate for reproductive justice. And, I enjoy delivering babies at all times of the day.”
Zachary Sandman, DO
Brooklyn, NY
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
“My hobbies include spending time with my wife and kids, cooking and baking.
“I love OB/GYN because I love the diversity of the field.”
Tyler Stollman, MD
Marietta, GA
Medical College of Georgia
“My hobbies include tennis, computers/technology, virtual reality and longboarding.
“I love OB/GYN because it is the perfect combination of primary care, surgery, and bits and pieces of other medical specialties. I love being able to have continuity with my patients and handle all aspects of care.”
PGY-2 Residents
From left to right: Andreina Colatosti, DO, Sarah Gross, MD, MPH, Or Sagi, MD, and Linda Martinez Berrios, MD.
Andreina Colatosti, DO
Caracas, Venezuela
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
“I love trying new restaurants in the city, especially if it’s a noodle place. On my days off, l enjoy spending time with friends and family and catching up on Netflix shows.
“I love the fast-paced environment and diversity of the field, from surgery to primary care and everything in between. One of the most fulfilling parts of OB/GYN is to empower women and to be part of such a memorable time of our patients’ lives. And besides, delivering babies has to be one of the most rewarding jobs!”
Sarah Gross, MD, MPH
Chicago, Il
University of Iowa
“I like to spend time outside, so my hobbies include running and sailing. I travel when I can and spend time with my family and friends. I also plan to do research in domestic abortion policy, so I like to read and meet other advocates.
“OB/GYN has everything I want in a specialty and it allows me to expand my exposure to populations I am interested in working with, like people who need abortion care and people who use substances in pregnancy. I can use a harm reduction approach with a psych emphasis, all while doing a surgical specialty. We need a lot of policy change for equity to be a reality, and OB/GYN allows me to be a bigger part of this than I could in another specialty.”
Linda Martinez Berrios, MD
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Ross University School of Medicine
“During my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, spending time with my teacup yorkie, going to Broadway shows and exploring the diversity of cuisines available in NYC.
“I enjoy the unprecedented nature of this field and the almost endless possibilities of practice focus after residency. What's unique about this specialty is the ability to simultaneously train for surgical and acute care while practicing primary care as well. The opportunity to provide continuity of care and to educate women about their reproductive health, and to accompany patients during life-changing events are some of the aspects that make this specialty ideal for me.”
Or Sagi, MD
Haifa, Israel
Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Center for Medical Education in English
“I enjoy spending time with my significant other and friends, trying new restaurants, going for walks and exploring NYC. I like watching and playing soccer, basketball and tennis.
“I love the versatility that the field of OB/GYN has to offer. I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of our patients' most meaningful moments of their lives and impact them by delivering their babies, performing surgery or providing longitudinal care to promote their health.”
PGY-1 Residents
From left to right: Nick Wang, MD, Madhu Prabhakaran, MD, Reem Chamseddine, MD, Kera George, MD, MScBR.
Reem Chamseddine, MD
Beirut, Lebanon
Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar
“In my free time, I love trying out new coffee drinks, watching reality TV and skiing.
“OB/GYN is the best specialty because we have the privilege to attend special and deeply personal moments in the lives of our patients. We also get to perform intricate surgeries with immediate impact and advance the state of reproductive and women’s health in our community.”
Kera George, MD, MScBR
St. George’s, Grenada, W.I.
St. George’s University
“I’m always thinking of where to go next, either to a new city here in the US or to a different area of NY I can explore. I love going to the beach and I enjoy shopping or even a peaceful stroll around my neighborhood.
“OB/GYN has everything to offer. It is a truly unique field that allows one to discover new skills and qualities. I love that I can support my patients through genuine conversations as we get to know each other and build great rapport as we bring new life into the world.”
Madhu Prabhakaran, MD
St. Louis, MO, and Chennai, India
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital
“In my free time, I like to read, watch true crime documentaries and Formula 1 races, work out, walk around the city and spend time with my cat Maxine.
“Our field is unique for the diversity it offers. Being a surgeon and having continuity of care with our patients in the clinic is incredibly fulfilling. It is such a privilege to be a part of some of the most intimate and life-changing experiences in a woman’s life. I love the dynamic work environment and can’t imagine doing anything else!”
Nick Wang, MD
Miami, FL
St. George’s University
“I find relaxation at the gym and enjoy exploring diverse foods in New York.
“OB/GYN is rewarding because of its involvement in supporting women through different stages of life. I appreciate the uniqueness of individual patient care, where every case may seem similar but presents differently. The field’s diversity fascinates my interest and passion, inspiring me to provide and contribute to this critical area of healthcare.”