Meet Our Residents

Mohammed Al-Zubidi, DPM

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine

What I like about the program: I appreciate my residency program because it offers a high volume of cases, which allows me to gain exposure to both foundational and advanced pathologies a podiatric surgeon may encounter. This is complemented by a well-rounded balance of inpatient hospital management, outpatient clinical experience, and comprehensive wound care, all of which contribute to my growth as a well-prepared and versatile clinician. After scrubbing in on cases with previous graduates of this program and observing their confidence, skill, and clinical judgment in managing challenging cases, I was convinced that this program offers the comprehensive training necessary for excellence in the field.

Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, spending time with family, reading, fishing, shooting, camping

Residency expected Graduation Year: 2028

Leah Gillon, DPM

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine

What I like about the program: The diversity of patients, cases, & attendings

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, podcasts, knitting and indoor horticulture

Residency expected Graduation Year: 2028

Anthony Castronova, DPM

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine

What I like about the program: High surgical volume

Hobbies/Interests: Running/Triathlons

Residency expected Graduation Year: 2027

Chris Patel, DPM

Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

What I like about the program: This program has great surgical volume, our attendings do a fantastic job of teaching in the OR

Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball, try new foods

Residency expected Graduation Year: 2027

Dolly Basaldua Rivera, B.S., DPM - Chief Resident

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine

What I like about the program: Variety and volume of surgical procedures. I like the clinical experience and the diverse population I get to interact with and learn from.

Hobbies/Interests: I love spending quality time with my son. I enjoy family trips, movie nights, going dancing, and doing puzzles. I have also started golfing with my husband.

Residency expected Graduation Year: 2026

Dawud Abdur-Rashid, DPM

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine

What I like about the program: What I like about this program - high case load with a ton of variety. Resident autonomy.

Hobbies/Interests: Running

Residency expected Graduation Year: 2026