Meet the Residents:

Our community is buzzing with excitement as we introduce you to the diverse group of individuals who call this place their home. From future anesthesiologist to future radiologist, each resident brings a unique perspective and an unwavering passion to serve the community. So, come on in and get to know our residents – the heart and soul of St Joe’s.

  • Abigail Limary, MD

    Medical School: Wayne State University

    Advanced Match: Anesthesiology at UC San Francisco

    Professional Interests: Medical education, quality improvement, public health, health advocacy

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? I chose St. Joes for its strong spirit of community service, diverse patient population, and supportive teaching environment that invests in resident growth.

    Hobbies: Trying new restaurants and cafes, crocheting, dancing, weightlifting

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? I would have a hippocampus from Greek mythology! I would love to explore the underwater world with it

  • Rahul Jayaram

    Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

    Advanced Match: Diagnostic Radiology at Yale

    Professional Interests: Medical imaging, healthcare technology

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    Why did you choose St Joe’s? I chose this program because of its kind and supportive faculty, wide range of electives, and the happy resident culture I felt during my interview.

    Hobbies: Basketball, Music, Video games, Exploring new restaurants

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? Mountain lion because my family has cats and they would be friends 

  • Adithi Tirumalai, MD

    Medical School: University of Central Florida

    Advanced Match: PM&R at Stanford

    Professional Interests: Early integration of PM&R into medical education, Quality improvement

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? What drew me to St. Joe's was how personal the interview experience felt. The interviewers had clearly taken the time to learn about my background and showed a genuine interest in how I would fit in with the program and the other residents. Plus, being close to home made it the perfect choice!!!!

    Hobbies: Latte art, Surfing, One-pot recipes, and Indian music/dance

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? A Phoenix. Not only can they regenerate, but their tears have legendary healing powers, which would be incredibly useful to have around during a busy residency!!

  • Anthony Zamary, MD

    Medical School: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

    Advanced Match: Radiology at UC Irvine

    Professional Interests: I am passionate about making advanced healthcare technology and medical expertise more accessible to resource-limited communities. I am particularly interested in patient-facing radiology, global health, and exploring procedural subspecialties within radiology.

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? It is a privilege to train at St. Joe's. Serving Stockton's diverse patient population while receiving excellent clinical training in a supportive and friendly environment is very meaningful to me.

    Hobbies: I enjoy spending time at the Coptic Youth Center in Hayward. I grew up among a vibrant Coptic Christian community in the Bay Area, which remains an important part of my life. I also love sailing, playing tennis, and participating in just about any outdoor sport (except baseball).

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? I would choose a griffin or any giant bird that could transport me wherever I wanted to go. It would make my fun travels to see family, friends, and new places a lot more efficient.

  • David Kim, DO

    Medical School: Pacific Northwest University

    Advanced Match: PM&R at UC Davis

    Professional Interests: Spinal cord injury, sports medicine, pain medicine

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    Why did you choose St Joe’s? I was really drawn to the supportive and fun culture at St. Joe’s. After speaking with and meeting prior TY residents, I knew I would be a great fit and have plenty of opportunities to grow.

    Hobbies: Golf, basketball, and board games

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? Chopper from One Piece! He can my pet, bodyguard, and personal doctor.

  • Yelim (Autumn) Lee, MD

    Medical School: USC Keck School of Medicine

    Advanced Match: Radiology at USC

    Professional Interests: Diagnostic Radiology, Mentorship

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? The biggest factor for me was the culture. The strong sense of camaraderie and support among the residents really stood out, and it’s the kind of community I wanted to be a part of.

    Hobbies: Pilates, Exploring new restaurants and cafes

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? Capybaras! They're adorable, gentle, and despite being surprisingly big, they look like they'd fit perfectly in your arms.

  • Grace Smith, MD

    Medical School: Harvard Medical School

    Advanced Match: Stanford Medicine Diagnostic Radiology

    Professional Interests: Procedural Diagnostic Radiology, Women's Health, Intimate Partner Violence

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? Patient population with diversity backgrounds and a care team that is passionate about health equity and problem-solving. Opportunity for POCUS training. Proximity to state and national parks. Fantastic support from the Program Director, Program Coordinators, and Teaching Faculty. 


    Hobbies: Running, Tennis, Birdwatching, Hiking, Spending time with my two cats: Binny & Priya. 


    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? A Loftwing! Featured in Zelda and smash bros, this would be a major upgrade to my commute! 

  • Bright Test, DO

    Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Professional Interest: Serving underserved, education, entrepreneurship

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? I'm from Stockton and want to give back to my community while learning from smart and cool people.

    Hobbies: Hiking, Dancing/Raving, Gaming

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? Pet penguin because they are cute, friendly, cuddly, and my favorite animal.

  • Iris Kang, MD

    Medical School: USC Keck School of Medicine

    Advanced Match: Radiation Oncology at UCLA

    Professional Interests: Healthcare disparities, making radiation treatment less scary and more accessible to more patients

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? I felt that the program was a place I can thrive personally and professionally, specifically with being able to care for the underserved population and being relatively close to home.

    Hobbies: Running, baking, crocheting

    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? A pet snake! that does not require me feeding it bugs or rodents. I always wanted a pet snake but could not face the feeding process of it so never had the guts to get one.

  • Felipe Castro, MD

    Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine

    Advanced match: UCSF for Diagnostic Radiology

    Professional Interest: Neuro imaging, Global Health, Radiology Policy, Education

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    Why did you choose St. Joe’s? Great POCUS training, community practice setting, proximity to SF

    Hobbies: Running, hiking, movies


    If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be and why? Axolotl. They are cute, hard to come by, they seem clean, and they can regenerate their limbs in case things go wrong.