Diego E. Dominguez, DO

Oklahoma

Dr. Dominguez was born and raised in El Salvador before relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a teenager. He earned a bachelor of science in biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma and went on to receive his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

During medical school, Dr. Dominguez completed a research internship at the National Eye Institute, where he contributed to advancements in retinitis pigmentosa research. He was inducted into Sigma Sigma Phi, a national osteopathic honor society that recognizes academic excellence and leadership. Additionally, he proudly co-founded the first Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) chapter in Oklahoma, highlighting his dedication to diversity, advocacy, and mentorship in the medical community.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Dominguez enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and biking, cooking, trying new restaurants with his wife, and playing with their two dogs.

Anushka M. Raj, MD
Oklahoma

Dr. Raj was born in London, England, and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. She earned her bachelor of science in chemical biosciences, with a minor in nonprofit organizational studies, from the University of Oklahoma, graduating summa cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where she graduated with special distinction and was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Outside of medicine, Dr. Raj enjoys recreating cherished family recipes, traveling to new places, taking walks with friends, and spending time with her loved ones.

Rebekah L. Robinson, MD, PhD
Georgia

Dr. Robinson grew up in Savannah, Georgia. She attended Armstrong State University and graduated summa cum laude with a dual degree, bachelor of science in cell biology and bachelor of science in biochemistry. She completed her MD and PhD in genomic medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, and her PhD thesis focused on a novel link between inflammation and oxidative damage in diabetic retinopathy. Outside of medicine, Dr. Robinson enjoys baking, sewing, going on walks with her dog, and spending time with family and friends.

Nitish Sood, MD
Georgia

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Megan E. Sweeney, MD
Missouri

Dr. Sweeney grew up in Columbia, Missouri. She earned her bachelor of science in neuroscience from the University of Michigan, graduating magna cum laude.  Before starting medical school, she worked as a research specialist at a center for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders studying the genetic basis, behavioral therapies, and treatments for these disorders. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. During this time, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. In her free time, Dr. Sweeney enjoys spending time outdoors, going on walks, trying new restaurants around town, and spending time with her husband, friends, and family. 

Samuel J. Huang, MD, PhD
New York

Dr. Huang grew up in Alfred, New York. He completed his BS in neuroscience and BA in psychology with a minor in vision science at the University of Rochester, earning Phi Beta Kappa honors and graduating summa cum laude with highest distinction. After college, he matriculated into the medical scientist training program at the Oregon Health & Science University and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is co-inventor of a novel technology for directed evolution of the adeno-associated virus capsid that was developed during his PhD thesis work and has since been licensed by a gene therapy company. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, and playing any sport with a racket.

Nathan R. Jensen, MD
Utah

Dr. Jensen was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended undergraduate at the University of Utah where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and additionally completed a fellowship of foreign language and area studies with the U.S. Department of Education. He continued his education at the University of Utah School of Medicine where he was honored with various scholarships for his academic achievements and dedication to several Spanish speaking ophthalmic outreach clinics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Heidi, their children, and dog, and is most happy to be found spending time out on a lake.

Tyler A. Pfister, MD
Arizona

Dr. Pfister grew up in Chandler, Arizona. He attended Davidson College in North Carolina where he studied Chemistry, graduating magna cum laude. Before starting medical school, he studied inherited retinal diseases at the National Eye Institute as an intramural researcher in the Brooks lab. While at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he was an advocate for medical student education as both the director of the University sponsored free eye clinic and medical photography instructor. In his free time, he enjoys photography, hiking, running, and spending time with his fiancé, Jenna, and their dog, Josie, and cat, Pippin.  

Jibran A. Sharieff, MD
Oklahoma

Dr. Sharieff was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa and graduated cum laude. During this time, he also served as a fencing instructor and competed at the regional and national level, qualifying for the Junior Olympics. After college, he attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and got involved with ophthalmic research and community outreach. Before starting his residency at DMEI, he completed a research fellowship at DMEI, where he researched how to employ smartphone ophthalmoscopy to improve medical student ophthalmic education. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, 3-D modeling, and cooking.

Ashtyn Z. Vogt, MD
Texas

Dr. Vogt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. After graduation, she attended medical school at Texas A&M School of Medicine in Dallas, Texas. During this time, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and started a surgical mentorship program for local high school students to increase representation within the field of medicine. Additionally, she received the Helen Salyer Anderson award at graduation to denote her being the top graduate of her class. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching the latest reality TV show, hanging out with other residents, and spending time with her husband, Lukas, and their dog, Chewie. 

Ethan P. Adre, MD

Florida

Dr. Adre was born and raised in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He attended the University of Miami for undergraduate studies in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Medical Humanities and was inducted into Alpha Eta Mu Beta and Tao Beta Pi (Biomedical and Engineering Honor Societies) before graduating Magna Cum Laude. He attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine during which he was awarded best paper at the 2020 Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Annual Meeting for his research project on photodynamic antimicrobial therapy for Nocardia keratitis isolates, was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and graduated with Research Distinction. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, baking, playing tennis, pickleball, and table tennis in addition to spending time with his family, friends, and significant other, Devangi.

Annah P. Baykal, MD
Oklahoma

Dr. Baykal grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She attended the University of Kentucky where she swam breaststroke and I.M. for the University’s Women’s Swimming and Diving team and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering. She then attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine during which she took a research year to participate in the Medical Research Scholars Program at the National Institutes of Health. She graduated with special distinction and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. In her free time, she enjoys baking cookies, swimming/running, playing pickleball, traveling, and spending time with her husband, family and friends.

Deanna H. Dang, MD
Co-Chief Resident
Florida

Dr. Dang was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended the University of Florida where she graduated magna cum laude with Bachelor of Music degrees in both Piano Performance and Music Theory. Afterward, she obtained her Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. She served as a piano preparatory instructor at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee before attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. In medical school, she fell in love with ophthalmology’s drama and elegance. She enjoys playing the piano, competing in trading card games, and spending time with her fiancé, William, and their thirteen-pound rabbit, Winston.

Manish F. “Max” Harrigill, MD
Mississippi

Dr. Harrigill was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Millsaps College, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. During medical school, he was very involved in providing care to the uninsured through volunteer work at the Jackson Free Clinic. He enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, watching sports, playing video games, playing tennis, and spending time with his family. 

Brandon S. Kingrey, MD
Co-Chief Resident
Kansas

Dr. Kingrey grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He attended Brown University where he rowed for the Brown Crew team for four years while completing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. After undergrad, he continued his education at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University where he was awarded the John Evrard prize for excellent academic achievement. Prior to starting residency at DMEI, he completed his internship year at the University of Oklahoma. He enjoys running, biking, skiing, and spending time with his loving wife, Tess, his son Brooks, and his dog Soonie.