Internal Medicine Residents

We're excited to welcome our first class of Internal Medicine residents to Mary Washington Healthcare! Look for them around the hospital and at our new clinic at 1201 Sam Perry Blvd., Suite 280, Fredericksburg.

Sagun Adhikari, MD

Sagun Adhikari, MD, is originally from Parbat, Nepal, and completed her undergraduate studies in biological science at Capitol Hill College in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Adhikari earned her medical degree at Kathmandu University in Kathmandu, Nepal.

In her free time, she likes to garden and spend time with family. She is very excited to be here to serve the community.

Biruk Amare, DO

Biruk Amare, DO was originally from Ethiopia and completed his undergraduate studies with a BS in biomedical sciences from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Dr. Amare earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA.

In his free time, he enjoys working out and spending time with family. In addition, Dr. Amare is a huge fan of MMA.

Ann Baidwan, DO

Ann Baidwan, DO was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and completed her undergraduate studies with a degree in public health and a minor in political science from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Dr. Baidwan earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ.

In her free time, she likes to try new restaurants, watch movies, cook, and hike. She feels the happiest when she is with her friends.

Angela Baquiran, MD

Angela Baquiran, MD was originally from the Philippines and completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in chemistry with specialization of biological sciences (biochemistry) from University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Baquiran earned her MBA and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health in Pasig City, Philippines.

In her free time, she likes to play guitar, sing, dance, and travel.

Bhavana Baraskar, MD

Bhavana Baraskar, MD was originally from Bhopal, India, and completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in biology from Jawaharlal Nehru School in Bhopal, India. Dr. Baraskar earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Index Medical College Hospital and Research Center in Indore, India.

In her free time, she enjoys painting and cooking.

Nelab Beria, MD

Nelab Beria, MD, was born in Las Vegas, NV, and completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in biology and chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University located in Richmond, VA. Dr. Beria earned her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados.

In her free time, she likes cooking, painting, exploring national parks, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Natalia Fongrat, DO

Natalia Fongrat, DO, was born in the foothills of the Ural Mountains in a small village called Oktyabrskoe, located in the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia. Dr. Fongrat completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in biological sciences from the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, and earned her medical degree from the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lillington, NC. In addition, Dr. Fongrat holds both an MS and BS in agricultural economics from Chelyabinsk State University located in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, dance, cook and experiment with cuisine from different parts of the world.

Najy Issa, MD

Najy Issa, MD was born in northern Virginia, and completed his undergraduate studies with a BS in biology from George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Issa earned his medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in St. George's, Grenada.

In his free time, he likes to play the piano, explore new food and coffee shops, and lift weights. Dr. Issa is fluent in Arabic and can cook delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.

Giorgi Kochiashvili, MD

Giorgi Kochiashvili, MD is originally from Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. Dr Kochiashvili completed his undergraduate prerequisites and medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University in Tbilisi, Georgia.

In his free time, he likes hiking, rock climbing, and watching TV.

Umang Makhijani, MD

Umang Makhijani, MD, was born in Mumbai, India, and completed a BS in human health sciences at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Makhijani earned his medical degree from the American University of Antigua, in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.

In his free time, he likes to play baseball and basketball, dance, cook, listen to music and stay up to date with the news.

Mohammad Motaweih, MD

Mohammad Ahmad Motaweih, MD was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt and completed his undergraduate prerequisites and medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking their favorite dishes at home, and going out to explore outdoor parks.

Zaid Naseer, MD

Zaid Naseer, MD was born in Long Island, New York, and completed his undergraduate studies with a BA in English from University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Dr. Naseer earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Ganesh Ram, MD

Ganesh Ram, MD, was born in Bangalore, India, and completed his undergraduate studies with a BS in biological sciences and an MS in molecular biology at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. Dr Ram earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine in St. George’s, Grenada.

In his free time, he likes to cook, listen to podcasts, and hike, especially hiking up to a waterfall.

Bruce Shin, DO

Yongdeok “Bruce” Shin, DO was born and raised in South Korea, and completed his undergraduate studies with a BS in radiation sciences from Catholic University of Pusan in Busan, South Korea. Dr. Shin earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as an MA in biomedical sciences, from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA.

In his free time, he likes to spend time with his three children.

Nato Zangaladze, MD

Nato Zangaladze, MD was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia and completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in biology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Zagaladze earned her medical degree from David Tvildiani Medical University in Tbilisi, Georgia.

She likes to spend her free time with friends and family.