Current Geriatric Fellows | Fellowship Graduates

2006-2007 Fellowship Graduates

Nazneen Hashmi, M.D.

Education
MD, DCMS Medical College, India, 1990

Professional Experience
Associate Professor, Anatomy, Clinical Pathology, Al-Bader Dental College, India, 1992-1994
Externship, Lutheran General Hospital, 2001

Residencies
Family Practice Residency, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, 2003-2006
Geriatrics Fellowship, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, 2006-2007

Certifications
Board Certified, Family Practice, 2006-2013

Testimony
“The geriatrics team at Carle Foundation Hospital is dedicated to the care of the aging population. I became interested in geriatric medicine when I was a Family Medicine resident and rotated through geriatric medicine. Carle’s geriatric team is affiliated with busy subacute units and the faculty has a wealth of experience working with and caring for our older population. Working daily with faculty who serve as medical directors of nursing homes, fellows gain excellent exposure to long-term care. I am pleased and privileged to be part of one of the best geriatrics teams in the Midwest.”

Nallu S. Reddy, M.D.

Education
MD, Ross University School of Medicine, 1999
PhD, Physiology and Nutrition, National Dairy Research Institute, India, 1997

Professional Experience
Director and Professor of Newborn Medicine Research, Children’s Mercy Hospital and University of Missouri School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri, 1986-1992

Residencies
Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey, Summit, New Jersey, 2002-2004
Family Medicine, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, 2004-2006
Geriatrics Fellowship, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, 2006-2007

Special Clinical Interests
Neurobiology of aging and dementia

2007-2008 Fellowship Graduates

Gunar Subieta Benito, MD

Education
MD, University Del Valle at La Paz, Bolivia, 2002

Residencies
Internal Medicine Residency, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, 2004-2007
Geriatric Fellowship, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, 2007-2008

Professional Societies
Member, American College of Physicians

Testimony
"My experience with the Geriatric Medicine service began while I was a second year resident with the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. My first impression of Dr. Peter and her dedication to her patients motivated me to seek her advice and help for a future career by the time I was ready for graduation.

Once I became a Geriatric fellow, the only word that comes in mind to describe the program is family. I feel that the year I spent with this service is among the most rewarding ones of my life.

The clinical and ancillary staff members were always very supportive, synergistic and open. The clinical experience I gained working under the constant direct supervision of the program and assistant program director ensured that my level of training was beyond my expectations. 

More importantly, I felt that the camaraderie with the attending staff, my co-fellow and the program coordinator made the time go by almost too fast."

Jigar Thakkar, MD

Education
MD, B.J. Medical College, Gujarat, India, 1997

Residencies
Family Medicine Residency, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, 2004-2007
Geriatrics Fellowship, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, 2007-2008

Professional Societies
Member, American Academy of Family Physicians

Testimony
"Carle Foundation Hospital’s Geriatrics fellowship program is one of the best programs I have known.  I was offered a fellowship in other programs, but when I learned that Carle was also interested in me, I jumped at the opportunity.  After my initial interview, I had a very positive first impression of the staff at Carle and the Geriatric Department.  Dr. Peter, Dr. Oluwehinmi, and Dr. Barker provided me with multiple learning opportunities during my fellowship year.  This fellowship experience made me realize just how valuable the role of a Geriatrician is.  I really enjoyed working with the elderly and decided to expand my knowledge and experience by further advancing my career as a Geriatrician.  I joined the team of Geriatricians at Carle Clinic and am very pleased with my decision.  The affiliation with Family Medicine Residency and interactions with their faculty in rotations and conferences is another great learning experience.  The Fellowship Program Coordinator, Star Andrews, is always willing to help the fellows arrange an appropriate rotation, even with a last minute notice.
 
I am very happy with my decision to come to Carle for my Geriatric Fellowship training.  It is a wonderful place to practice medicine while expanding knowledge and experience."

2008-2009 Fellowship Graduates

Dr. Hany Mahfouz

Education
M.B.B.S. Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (1991)
Masters of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cario, Egypt (1996)

Professional Experience
Hospitalist Physician
Massachusetts  (2007)
Critical Care Training, Egypt

Residencies/Fellowships
Internal Medicine Residency           
8/2003-2/2006
Aurora Sinai Medical Center, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Geriatric Fellowship
2008-present
Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois 

Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine        

Special Clinical Interests
Cardiovascular Diseases and Geriatric Research 

Professional Societies
Member, American College of Physicians

Dr. Moiz Ahmed

Education
M.B.B.S., Sind Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan    (1999)

Residencies/Fellowships
Family Medicine Residency (2005-2008)            
University of Texas, Houston, TX

Geriatric Fellowship 2008-present
Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Special Clinical Interests
Wound Care and Palliative Care

Professional Societies
Member, American Academy of Family Physicians