Family Medicine : Residents

Dr. Ambareen Ahmed was born and raised in Maryland. Dr. Ahmed completed her undergraduate degree at George Washington University.  She then worked for 4 years at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center coordinating pain management research while simultaneously completing a Masters in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at Johns Hopkins University.  When Dr. Ahmed then went onto medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.   Dr. Ahmed’s hobbies include playing with her adorable cat, traveling and eating, and building with Legos.

Katherine Boehm was born and raised in Santa Barbara as the youngest of 3 children. She grew up playing soccer, dancing, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors available locally. She went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to study kinesiology and nutrition. After graduating, she spent a year traveling before coming back to start medical school at Western University. Within family medicine, she is specifically interested in lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, and global health. She enjoys traveling, photography, reading, exploring new hikes, and spending time with her dogs.

Dr. William Chen was born and raised in Northern California in the east Bay Area. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology at the University of California, San Diego and minored in Music and Health Care – Social Issues. After graduating, he worked at The Salk Institute studying plant biology. He also worked as an EMT, ER tech, and developed his passion for Family Medicine while volunteering at the UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project. Dr. Chen graduated from Western University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific as a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He is excited to share his passion for nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine with the communities of Ventura County. When he is not in the hospital he enjoys cycling, cooking, gardening, and learning to surf.

Dr. Aashish Daulat was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and spent much of his childhood competing locally and nationally as a tennis player. After high school, he attended Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina where he completed my B.S. in Health & Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology and Chemistry. After working for a year as a tennis coach, he was accepted into medical school at Touro University Nevada where he recently received his doctorate degree in osteopathic medicine. He chose primary care due to the diversity of patients and pathology that one encounters on a daily basis and the strong, lifelong relationships that one is able to form with patients throughout their medical career. He also hope to one day pursue further training in primary sports medicine which will allow him to work closely with high school and collegiate athletes. In his free time, he loves to watch/play sports, travel, hang out with his dogs, and visit craft breweries, coffee roasteries, and distilleries. Dr.  Daulat looks forward to the next chapter in his medical career as a resident in Ventura at Community Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Daniel Duong is a first-generation born American of a Vietnamese immigrant family. It was through his humble upbringing that he developed a passion for helping the underserved community. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Duong devoted a lot of time to community service activities serving homeless and Hispanic populations around San Diego, Phoenix, and Tucson. Dr. Duong received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, San Diego and his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University in Arizona. Dr. Duong is pursuing family medicine due to his interest in preventive medicine and full-spectrum patient-centered care. While not studying Spanish and medicine, Dr. Duong enjoys playing the piano, cooking, working out, and attending classical concerts.

Dr. Alex Dutson was born and raised in Delta, Utah. He did his undergraduate education at Utah Valley University where he received his bachelors of science in exercise science with a minor in biology. He then attended medical school at Touro University Nevada. Growing up in a rural town, he has always had an interest in family medicine and knows the importance of the specialty in healthcare. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, golfing, hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife and one year old son.

Dr. Griffin Elbert was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at Marian University. While there, he was a three sport athlete, as well as a CrossFit trainer and nutrition coach. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MUCOM) and chose to go into family medicine with an emphasis on lifestyle and sports medicine. In his free time, Griffin enjoys Olympic weightlifting and spending time outdoors with his wife and four-legged children.

Born to a Chinese-American, Air Force Major father and a loving Filipino-immigrant mother in Colorado Springs, CO, service and hard work became her guiding foundation. Kristyna primarily grew up in Las Vegas, NV and moved to Miami, FL after high school graduation. There she studied Biology at the University of Miami and worked in a fast-paced and multicultural environment, deepening her understanding of disenfranchised communities. A few years later, she was called by the Cascade mountains and relocated to gorgeous Oregon to attend WesternU COMP-NW for osteopathic medical school training.

In her free time, Kristyna loves all things yoga, practicing her mediocre Spanish skills, and playing sports. She is a travel junky, a movement optimist, a Spikeball addict, enjoys intermediate status as a snowboarder and volleyball player, and more recently, a beginner surfer! Day-to-day, she is fueled by good music, healthful nutrition and laughter with friends.

Yoga trained in India, she plans to teach her patients and colleagues how to incorporate mindfulness practices, such as meditation, to optimize self-care and to cope with practitioner burnout. She is wholeheartedly grateful to call California home and is honored to serve the Ventura community. Always seeking truth and leading with compassion, Kristyna is an adventurer, knowledge seeker and wellness warrior. She currently envisions a bright future in global and integrative medicine.

Mariam Gheissari was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She attended the University of California, Irvine where she earned a B.A. in Art History. She worked at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, in the quality management department, which ignited her interests in healthcare and medicine. While completing her pre-medical coursework, she explored women’s health as a birth doula and prenatal educator at San Francisco General Hospital, and became passionate about social determinants of healthcare access. She carried her experiences in pediatrics and women’s health with her to medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV. She had the privilege of living in the “coolest small town in America” and as a lover of the outdoors enjoyed exploring the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. As a medical student, she received a peer-nominated leadership award for organizing the LGBTQ Health Series and hosting the first Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Series. Her professional interests include women’s health, health disparities, and preventative care. Dr. Gheissari is thrilled to join the CMHS family, and build lasting relationships with her patients. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, hiking national parks, yoga, art museums, and striving to match her parents’ Greek and Persian culinary skills.

Dr. Chelsi Hoshiwara attended the University of Arizona where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and continued her education at A.T. Stil University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona.  She has a big heart for the under-served and had the opportunity to serve in many organizations including Habitat for Humanity where she helped build brick houses in a village located in Guangzhou, China. After residency, she hopes to volunteer and serve the homeless population whether that be through a clinic or mobile RV unit. She also has an interest in Hospice care. She loves spending time with her husband and two adopted dogs Kaylo and Cooper and can’t wait to introduce them to the sunny days on the beach. When she is not exploring with her dogs, she enjoys playing pickleball, tennis, and visiting her favorite place on Earth, Disneyland!

Alex Murdoch was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA. He is the third of six children and loves spending time with his family. He grew up surfing nearby Rincon Beach with his dad and two brothers. He went to Utah to attend Brigham Young University where he majored in business management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. He became very interested in medicine after experiencing some personal health challenges around that time. He is grateful that these motivated him to go to medical school and feels they provided him with empathy for those who are ill. Alex is a big proponent of lifestyle medicine and looks to incorporate good nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management into the care of all his patients. He enjoys playing guitar, growing vegetables, baking sourdough bread and studying languages.

Dr. Lisa Nguyen was raised in a big family where she learned the values of patient and collaborative work through the love of her parents and siblings. She always had an interest in health science and attended University of California, Irvine where she received her degree in microbiology and immunology. Prior to matriculating into medical school, she volunteered at an HIV clinic in Tanzania and worked as an assistant clinical research coordinator as part of the National Fetal Growth Study. Upon receiving her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University in Arizona, she became a National Health Service Corps scholar and is committed to working in underserved communities. Lisa is drawn to family medicine for its versatility and comprehensiveness as a specialty. She is pleased to continue her training at CMH due to their strong academic focus and a supportive and cohesive environment. Her interest includes preventative care, women’s health, and geriatrics. Outside of medicine, Lisa enjoys being in nature, traveling, playing board games, and spending time with her family and cat Lincoln.

Dr. Nataliya Panivska was born in Ukraine and moved to the U.S. where she grew up in Northridge, CA, and pursued competitive ballroom dancing. She attended the University of California, Santa Cruz where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During her undergraduate studies, Nataliya continued to teach and compete in ballroom dance. She later attended Touro University, Nevada where she received her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. While in medical school, Dr. Panivska chose to further pursue family medicine because she was drawn to its versatility and emphasis on preventative care and women’s health. She is ecstatic to begin her family medicine residency at Community Memorial Hospital. In her free time, Nataliya enjoys cooking, salsa nights, and spending time with her friends.

Dr. Setareh Radparvar was born and raised in Boston, MA in an Iranian home, where she was surrounded by natural remedies and healthful food. After receiving her BA in Biology at Binghamton University in New York, she returned to Boston to research yoga as an adjunct treatment for insomnia and PTSD, which allowed her to further explore her curiosity about complementary and integrative health. When she moved back to New York to attend medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, her parents and brother moved to the West (best) Coast, knowing that she and her husband would join as early as they could. Setareh is passionate about women’s health, integrating eastern with western medicine, nutrition, and preventative care. Outside of medicine, she loves camping, practicing pilates and yoga, gardening, and painting. She is grateful for this opportunity to live in Ventura and to help heal in this community.

Dr. Andrew Singh was born in San Diego, California. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. Prior to attending medical school he also graduated from San Jose State University with a Professional Masters of Biotechnology while simultaneously researching small cell lung cancer at Stanford University. He then worked as a researcher for several years in the biotechnology industry focusing on developing therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and a variety of autoimmune disorders. Dr. Singh attended medical school at Touro University Nevada. His passion for patient care and the opportunity to establish lifelong relationships is what drove him to pursue family medicine. In his free time Dr. Singh enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and their cat, cooking, exercising, traveling and exploring different cultures and cuisines. He is excited to join the residency team at CMH due to their strong academic focus and family atmosphere.

Dr. Allan Wagner was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio in a bilingual house speaking both English and Japanese. Growing up, his involvement in sports sparked an interest in health and nutrition and he went on to receive his B.S. in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University. During his undergraduate studies, he worked on novel approaches to childhood obesity through educational meal preparation programs. He received his doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University (AZCOM) and decided to pursue family medicine because of his passion for preventative healthcare. Allan spent many of his childhood summers enjoying the beaches of Southern California and is thrilled to be joining the CMHS in Ventura. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, watching sports and spending time with his wife and two dogs.

Dr. Matthew Westfall was born and raised in Long Beach, California. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara for undergraduate education where he earned a BA in Biological Sciences. Before continuing on to medical school, Matthew worked at the eyesight restoring nonprofit SEE International, based out of Santa Barbara, California. He attended Touro University Nevada in Las Vegas and received his doctorate degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Matthew’s medical interests are primary care and sports medicine, where he enjoys forming lasting relationships with his patients. Matthew is excited to return to Southern California to continue working with the communities of the central coast.  In his free time he enjoys hiking, cycling, beach activities, and watching sports.

Dr. Clark Wilkey was born and raised in St. George, Utah. Growing up with Zion National Park in his backyard, he developed an appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Clark loves to travel, has backpacked Europe twice, and has been to five continents. He enjoys playing tennis, snowboarding, and golfing. He completed undergraduate studies at Southern Utah University earning bachelor’s degrees in Nutrition and Spanish. Clark attended medical school at Rocky Vista University in Denver, Colorado. Prior to medical school, he worked for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) as a certified application counselor. As he worked with this specific patient population, Clark developed a passion for preventive medicine and primary care. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter finding new places to adventure and explore.

Dr. Ellie Windsor is a native of Hanover, PA, attended junior high school in Wisconsin and high school in east Texas.  She graduated from Texas A&M University with a dual major in Agricultural Journalism and Animal Science.  After living in Houston for about 10 years and meeting her husband, she began to pursue her lifelong dream of practicing medicine.  They moved to Denver, Colorado with their two young sons.  After a few years of prerequisites (and another son) she attended Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine.   Dr. Windsor has a strong desire to practice integrative and functional medicine, helping people live the healthiest lives they can with the body and genetics they are given.  As a former yoga teacher, she encourages patients to honor the connection between mind, body and spirit.   She values spending time with her husband and children, encouraging their athletic, intellectual and spiritual pursuits.  She fills her own bucket with yoga, running, meditation, spending time at the beach, cooking delicious, healthy food and listening to great music. Dr. Windsor is thrilled to have made it to the west coast and is looking forward to serving the community of Ventura.