Current Residents

The members of Mount Carmel's Internal Medicine Residency Program are a diverse group of physicians, the breadth of which brings to the program a rich and inspiring variety of perspectives on healthcare and medicine.

Third Year Residents

David Abood, DO

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: The Ohio State University Major: Biology
Medical Special Interests: Hospital Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
Outside Interests: Board games, cooking, ice hockey, golf, volleyball, any recreational activity
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I felt so welcomed by the physicians, nurses, and other staff during a 4th-year rotation at Mount Carmel. It felt like a place where I would enjoy training for the next three years. Being from Columbus, I knew I wanted to stay in central Ohio at a community hospital.

Shivani Ambani, DO

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: The Ohio State University Major: Biology
Medical Special Interest: Hematology/Oncology
Outside Interests: Traveling, dancing, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Definitely the “Mount Carmel Family.” I enjoyed the warm, welcoming atmosphere I had the opportunity to experience during my audition rotation. Additionally, the faculty's dedication and passion to teach and provide feedback were things I found incredibly valuable and made my decision a lot clearer.

Prachi Bansal, DO

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: The University of Akron Major: Natural Science
Outside Interests: Racket Sports, henna art and music
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Through my fourth year rotations, Mount Carmel stood out because of the friendly engagement and emphasis on teaching. I could not be more excited to start my medical career here!

Bob Horner, DO

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Miami University Major: Biology
Medical Special Interests: Hospital Medicine, Gastroenterology, Sleep Medicine, Immunology/Allergy, Endocrinology
Outside Interests: Traveling (currently targeting national parks), spending time with friends and family, video games, reading, volunteer work (most notably for Honor Flight Columbus)
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I started my medical journey at Mount Carmel as a scribe and I have always been impressed with the organization’s supportive environment with regards to both its education and wellness for its employees. In addition to its close proximity to my family, the program also boasts a beautiful new hospital and many opportunities for getting involved with research and fellowship pursuits.

Mohamed Hussein, MD

Medical School: Windsor University School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN Major: Neuroscience
Medical Special Interests: Nephrology, Endocrinology
Outside Interests: Health and wellness, basketball, healthcare disparities
Why I chose Mount Carmel: During the interview process I was impressed by Mount Carmel’s strong emphasis on community, mission, focus on education and improvement, and research opportunities.

Alex Kemei, MD

Medical School: St. James School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Minnesota
Medical Special Interests: Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Critical Care
Outside Interests: Watching movies, soccer, volleyball, live music and stand up comedy
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel Health because of its excellent support for residents and students in their education and skill-building, as well as the abundance of development opportunities and a mission-driven culture of caring. The other reason that captivated me is the diversity that is highly embraced at this program. Additionally, I found the community in Central Ohio as friendly and very inviting.

Peter Nguyen, DO

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center
Undergrad: The Ohio State University Major: Chemical Engineering
Medical Special Interests: Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Radiology
Outside Interests: Computers, games, movies, local restaurants and breweries
Why I chose Mount Carmel: During my interview, the faculty were quite enthusiastic and interested in nurturing the future of their residents. There is ample opportunity to be involved in wellness, research, and community service in the greater Columbus/Grove City area. After communicating with some of the residents and faculty, I know my medical training is in good hands at Mount Carmel’s Internal Medicine program.

Corbin Pontious, MD
Chief Resident

Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Masters: University of Michigan, Physiology
Undergrad: Michigan State University Major: Human Biology
Medical Special Interests: Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease
Outside Interests: Marathon and ultramarathon running, reading, coffee, cats, and mountain hiking
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Mount Carmel offers excellent teaching and allows me to continue to work with the Columbus patient population.

Christian Wright, MD
Chief Resident

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin, Parkside
Medical Special Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care
Outside Interests: Golf, guitar, hiking, spending time with my family
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Strong sense of community during my interview, good ICU training, and great location in the Midwest

Sabrina Zohoury, MD
Chief Resident

Medical School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Michigan Major: Neuroscience
Medical Special Interest: Hospitalist medicine, women’s health, critical care medicine
Outside Interests: Running, hiking, reading, cooking, snowboarding, and spending time with my cat
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Warm, welcoming positive environment, large health system with excellent patient care, emphasis on resident education, awesome city of Columbus

Second Year Residents

Omar Brijawi, MD

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Cincinnati Major: Neuroscience
Medical Special Interests: Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Sports Medicine
Outside Interests: Playing basketball and spending time with family and friends
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Mount Carmel gave me the opportunity to stay close to home. I also enjoy multiple aspects of the program, including the commitment to the underserved population, resident wellness, and culinary medicine.

Johnathan Cooper, MD

Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Undergrad: Kenyon College Major: Biochemistry
Medical Special Interests: Promoting health literacy and access to care
Outside Interests: In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to competing in the local soccer leagues and going to watch the Columbus Crew.
Why I chose Mount Carmel: There were several compelling factors that led me to choose Mount Carmel. Firstly, I was drawn to the program’s reputation for fostering a genuinely friendly and supportive environment. It immediately struck me as a place where I would thrive and find satisfaction in my work. Additionally, the prospect of remaining within driving distance of family and being in the same city as many of my friends was another significant influence.

Neil Glenn, DO

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: University of Dayton Major: Pre-Medical Studies and Psychology
Medical Special Interests: Pulmonology and Critical Care
Outside Interests: I enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing during the winter. I love music, playing guitar, and going to concerts or any type of live music event.
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because of the attitude and approach to education in our program. All the faculty I have met have been genuinely interested in developing physicians who exhibit excellent character and clinical skills.

Spencer Jude, MD

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
Undergrad: Weber State University; Major: Medical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Special Interests: Pulmonology, Critical Care & Nephrology
Outside Interests: Basketball, golf, camping, and spending time with my family
Why I chose Mount Carmel: The strong ICU exposure aligned well with my future goals and my partner and I wanted to live in Columbus.

Ankita Patel, DO

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduate: Wright State University; MS Neuroscience, Physiology
Undergrad: Western Kentucky University ; Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics
Medical Special Interests: Hospital Medicine, Primary Care Practice
Outside Interests: Running, hiking, cooking, reading fiction, spending time chatting with family and friends
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I was drawn to this community-based training program because of its unique emphasis on leadership development opportunities. The class size provides an ideal setting for personalized mentorship, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Karthic Drishna Perumal, MD

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Undergrad: University of Akron Major: Natural Sciences - BS/MD Program
Medical Special Interests: Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine
Outside Interests: Watching Formula 1 and standup comedy, writing poetry, hiking, weightlifting, trying new foods, and traveling
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel Health because of its excellent support for residents in their education and skill-building, as well as the plethora of diversity that is encountered through the surrounding patient population. I am truly excited to serve my home city of Columbus and build a strong foundation during my training for my future medical career.

Noah Schneegurt, MD

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Undergrad: The University of Kansas Major: Chemistry
Medical Special Interests: Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine and Interventional Pulmonology
Outside Interests: Riding my bike, playing video games, cooking, going to the farmers market, college basketball, watching too much TikTok, spending time with friends
Why I chose Mount Carmel: The administration really seems to care about their residents and their wellness, and Columbus is supposed to be an amazing city.

Lori Wong, MD

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Masters: University of Southern California; MS Global Medicine, University of Kentucky; Master of Public Health
Undergrad: University of Southern California; Major: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Medical Special Interests: Hospital Medicine and Clinical Informatics
Outside Interests: Crocheting amigurumi, painting in various mediums, sketching, programming in Python, and fishkeeping
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because it’s a residency program that cares about their residents’ well-being, incorporates Culinary Medicine as part of training for a more holistic approach to health for residents and patients, and collaborates with local organizations to improve the health of the community.

Shuyin (Tom) Zhang, DO

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Rogers State University; Major: Biology Science
Medical Special Interests: Primary Care, working with medically underserved populations, particularly minorities
Outside Interests: In my free time I enjoy hiking with my children, playing basketball, and practicing Chinese calligraphy
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel not only because of their excellent program, but also because of their commitment to make a positive difference in the community around them. They provide a positive environment and supportive faculty where I can grow my skills as a physician as I serve the people in the Columbus area.

First Year Residents

Benjamin Abraham, MD

Medical School: Windsor University School of Medicine
Undergrad: Brock University; Bachelor of Health Science Honors
Medical Special Interests: Cardiology, Hospitalist
Outside Interests: Squash, tennis, watching football, Physical Fitness, traveling with my wife, fine dining, spending time with family
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel as I believe this program will prepare me well for my future career in Internal Medicine. I was impressed by how the program is supportive of tailoring my residency track to my clinical interests in Cardiology. The program also emphasizes mentorship and collegiality, which is the type of training environment I best learn in. Columbus is a great place to live, and I plan to explore the various restaurants, parks, arts and music scene throughout my residency.

David Capote, MD

Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Graduate: University of South Florida, MS Medical Sciences; The Ohio State University; Master of Public Health
Undergrad: Auburn University ; Majors: Microbiology and Spanish
Medical Special Interests: Addiction medicine, sports medicine, mental health, and underserved populations
Outside Interests: In my free time I enjoy lifting weights, reading, cooking, traveling, and hiking
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because of the available opportunities in the program and the chance to stay in Columbus, which I have grown to really enjoy throughout my time in medical school.

Michael Delahoussaye, MD

Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Graduate: Case Western Reserve University; MS Medical Physiology
Undergrad: Colorado State University; Major: Biochemistry
Medical Special Interests: Hospital Medicine, ICU, Cardiology
Outside Interests: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Traveling, Fitness, trying different cuisines, Film & TV
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I appreciated their commitment to patient care and resident education. Close proximity to the great city of Columbus was a major plus.

Frank Epitropoulos, DO

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Michigan State University; Major: Human Biology
Medical Special Interests: Gastroenterology, Lifestyle/Preventative Medicine, Sports Medicine
Outside Interests: Spending time with family, working out, playing/watching sports, cooking
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because of their strong emphasis on community health with a welcoming, family-like atmosphere, in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. The programs welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of family strongly align with my personal and professional goals, making it the ideal place for residency.

Khizar Ghuman, DO

Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Undergrad: Hunter College; Major: Biochemistry
Medical Special Interests: Critical Care/Pulmonology Hospitalist, Cardiology
Outside Interests: Basketball, baking, exploring new restaurants and cafes
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because the small class size allows you to learn and connect with faculty. Columbus is also a great city to live in.

Katherine Guardado, DO

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles; Major: Cognitive Science with Specialization in Computing
Medical Special Interests: Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Health Disparities
Outside Interests: Weightlifting, Hiking, Baking
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I selected Mount Carmel Internal Medicine because of its inviting and inclusive environment. Moreover, the ethos and mission of Mount Carmel resonate deeply with my personal values, particularly its dedication to serving the underserved through initiatives like international missions and street medicine, while also addressing burnout.

Muhammed Jajeh, DO

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: The Ohio State University ; Major: Biology
Medical Special Interest: Gastroenterology
Outside Interests: Basketball, swimming, weightlifting, spending time with family and friends, traveling, exploring different cuisines and restaurants, and nature sightseeing
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel for several reasons. I wanted to stay in Columbus with my family, the class size is excellent for learning, the diversity of the program, the positive experiences I have heard from my classmates who rotated at Mount Carmel, and the emphasis on resident wellness.

Jonathan Lin, MD

Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Masters: Case Western Reserve University; MS Applied Anatomy
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego; BS Biochemistry/Cell Biology
Medical Special Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Medicine
Outside Interests: Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and exploring different restaurants, coffeeshops and teashops, and learning about cultures through cuisine. Aside from culinary exploits, I play badminton at a competitive level, enjoy going for walks/hikes, listen to different kinds of music, and traveling
Why I chose Mount Carmel: I chose Mount Carmel because the residents seem excited to work and learn, and have good relationships with the faculty. The mission of the program and hospital system aligned with my goals and values for treating patients and the community. Plus, there is an interest in culinary medicine.

Veronica Takougang, MD

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Masters: Case Western Reserve University; Medical Physiology
Undergrad: The Ohio State University ; Major: Political Science
Medical Special Interest: Pain
Outside Interests: Lifting, cooking, ceramics, politics, podcasts
Why I chose Mount Carmel: Tight-knit community, excellent training, great location.