Urology Residents

Laurence Hou, M.D.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Graduation Year: 2026
PGY: 5 - Chief Resident

Laurence “Larry” Hou returned to train in his home state of New Jersey after spending nine years in Baltimore, Maryland. His research interests are in robotics, men’s health, and sexual medicine. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the city, working out, and golfing.

"Coming to Hackensack has been one of the best things to ever happen to me. This is a high-energy program with tremendous talent and potential.

Katerina Lembrikova, M.D.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Graduation Year: 2027
PGY: 4

Katerina is from Brooklyn, New York and studied Human Biology, Health, and Society at Cornell University. Within urology, she is particularly interested in innovation and novel devices. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys traveling, skiing, and attending concerts.

"Hackensack has the most supportive faculty and the most wonderful co-residents. We work as a tight knit team in the hospital, and also spend a lot of time exploring the restaurants and sporting events of the area together!"

Akhil Peta, M.D.
Medical School: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Graduation Year: 2027
PGY: 4

"I grew up in Florida, Dallas and Chicago, so naturally I had to experience the north east. In my last three years at HUMC, I realized how amazing the program truly is, a real hidden gem. What makes it stand out are the people and the environment. Residency is going to be hard wherever you do it, but I honestly enjoy coming to the hospital because I get to hangout with awesome co-residents and learn from attendings who really want to teach you to be the best surgeon possible. It also doesn't hurt that we're just a few miles away from the best pizza on the planet."

Bruce Haik
Medical School: New York Medical College
Graduation Year: 2028
PGY: 2

"I am thrilled to be completing my urology training at HMH. We have a world class robotics program coupled with an amazing faculty that is dedicated to teaching. In my free time I enjoy hiking, exploring different towns in NJ and NYC, and spending time with my family."

Ji Whae Choi
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Graduation Year: 2028
PGY: 2

Bradley Amazan, M.D.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate
Graduation Year: 2029
PGY: 2

"I am from Long Island, New York and went to medical school at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, New York. I have really enjoyed the hands-on experience you get from day one in this program and look forward to continuing to learn from an amazing group of residents and attending physicians. Outside of the hospital, I really enjoy reading, exercising, listening to music, and spending time with family."

Katherine Kim, M.D.
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Graduation Year: 2029
PGY: 2

"My experience at Hackensack Urology as a resident is even more wonderful and exciting than when I was a medical student here. As a student, I saw the vast variety and complexity of robotic cases and knew this was the perfect program for me. Now, I get to work with the best and brightest residents and faculty everyday!"

Emily Kokush, M.D.
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Graduation Year: 2030

Robert Chang, M.D.
Medical School: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
Graduation Year: 2030