Current Residents

Alexander Satei, MD PGY-5

Chief Resident

Dr. Satei was born in Windsor, Canada and raised in Toronto. He received his medical degree from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. In his free time, Alex enjoys playing chess, watching Spaghetti Westerns, taking care of his aquarium, and playing with his Yorkie.

Adam Bruderick, DO PGY-5

Dr. Bruderick was born and raised in Clarkston, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University. He received his Master's in Physiology at the University of Michigan. He earned his medical degree at Campbell University in North Carolina. Outside the hospital, Adam enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and watching sports.

Tima Tawil, MD PGY-5

Dr. Tawil was born in New Jersey and raised in Damascus, Syria. She received her undergraduate degree from the American University of Beirut and completed her medical degree at St. George's University of London Medical School. Outside of work. Tima loves baking and cake decorating, photography, interior design, traveling, and exploring restaurants with family and friends.

Derrick Barr, DO PGY-4

Dr. Barr was born in Ames, Iowa and raised in Minnesota. He received a biochemistry degree at the University of St. Thomas and his medical degree from Midwestern University CCOM. His interests outside of the hospital are outdoor activities, home improvement projects, knife-making, and cooking.

Hani lssawi, MD PGY-4

Dr. lssawi is from Flint, Michigan. He pursued his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Michigan-Flint, a one-year chaplaincy program in Dallas, Texas at Qalam Institute, and graduated from medical school at Windsor University School of Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys whipping up some good food in the kitchen and barbecuing, as well as spending time with his family, watching football, and working out.

Odai El-Samawi, MD PGY-3

Dr. El-Samawi was raised in Troy, Michigan. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and pursued a Master of Science in IT Management at Oakland University. After deciding to switch careers, he left corporate management and went on to earn his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. In his spare time Odai enjoys partaking in mixed martial arts, traveling, hiking, and indulging in ethnic cuisines.

Daniel Parks, DO PGY-3

Dr. Parks was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he completed his undergraduate and medical education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Northeastern State University and medical degree at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his preliminary year in Pediatrics. Most of his free time is spent with his wife and three daughters, but he also enjoys hiking, gardening, woodworking, and jiujitsu.

Bilal Turfe, MD PGY-3

Dr. Turfe is from West Bloomfield, Michigan where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Michigan. He went on and earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. In his spare time, Bilal enjoys spending time with family, gardening, playing sports, watching shows, and traveling.

Tess Vindischman, DO PGY-3

Dr. Vindischman is a life-long Michigander from Ortonville. She completed all of her education in-state, earning a Bachelor of Science in Physiology at Michigan State, Master’s in Medical Sciences at Wayne State, and medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In her free time, she continues to pursue her equestrian goals, riding and training at her family's local horse farm. She also enjoys spending quality time cooking with her husband and adventuring with their two dogs.

Kamran Haq, MD PGY-2

Dr. Haq is a proud Michigan native, born and raised in southeast (Romulus) Michigan. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biological science at The University of Michigan at the Dearborn campus and pursued a Master's in Basic Medical Science from Wayne State University. He went on to earn his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys playing open-world video games on his PS5, exploring Michigan's local state parks, and spending time with his family and friends.

Farzad Razi, MD PGY-2

Dr. Razi was born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He received his undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. In his free time, Farzad enjoys traveling, working out, gaming, and doing escape rooms.

Reem Yassine, DO PGY-2

Dr. Yassine grew up in Northville, Michigan. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Eastern Michigan University and medical degree at Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, and reading.

V. Morgan Leadbetter, DO PGY-1

Transitional Year at THO-WSU – Categorical Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Leadbetter grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Albion College. She obtained her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and her MBA from Wayne State University. In her free time, she likes to read, crochet, golf, and spend time with her family and friends.

David Rawls, MD PGY-1

Transitional Year at THO-WSU – Categorical Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Rawls was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He attended Central Michigan University, where he obtained his undergraduate degree. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. In his free time, he enjoys watching Kawhi Leonard compete in basketball for the LA Clippers and playing all types of video games.