Daniel Shapiro, DO
2021-Present

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate: Fordham University
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of North Carolina Health Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Personal Interests: Reading (have wall to wall books), Theological Studies, Doctor Who (British tv series), Bruce Springsteen, my iPod, hiking, parks, site seeing, world travel.

Why Infectious Diseases?
Infectious Diseases is a field in which a tangible difference can be immediately witnessed. During one day of a hospitalization, a patient may feel febrile and show clinical signs of illness. By a day later, that same patient may fully recover after receiving an antibiotic regimen. Moreover, ID is an ever-evolving field, and I have taken a special interest in diseases such as hepatitis C, TB, osteomyelitis, and neurocysticercosis. Also, with a plethora of research opportunities available, this renders ID a clinically and academically enriching field.

Why Ochsner?
Ochsner has deep roots in the community, serving a diverse population through innovation and collaboration. It is also a large tertiary academic institution supported by respected research-based medicine delivering highly specialized medical treatment. Moreover, living most of my life in the Big Apple it will be fitting to call the Big Easy my new home.

Andrew Tran, MD
2021-Present

Hometown: Fremont, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Medical School: St. George's University
Residency: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Personal Interests: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, live music, finding new restaurants, board games
Why Infectious Diseases?
I've been interested in Biology/Microbiology since my undergraduate studies. After my time in medical school clerkships and Internal Medicine Residency, I chose Infectious Diseases for it's cognitive aspects. There can be a great deal of detective work and systematic breakdown of differentials to get to the final diagnosis, as well as thoughtfulness to formalize a treatment plan. I find the whole process a very rewarding mental challenge.
Why Ochsner?
I was impressed by everything Ochsner's Infectious Disease Fellowship had to offer. Ochsner is a large health system in the region and there's plenty of opportunity for fellows to gain experience in antibiotic stewardship, infection control, travel and international medicine, and immunocompromised patients. As I already went to Grenada for medical school, I wanted to embrace the opportunity for another adventure outside of California by living in New Orleans.

Hind H. Alrowais, MBBS
2020-Present

Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Medical School: King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Residency: Ochsner Health
Clinical and Research Interests: Travel Medicine and tropical diseases
Personal Interests: My favorite leisure time is the one spent with my family. Fiddling with the piano, and painting at home is another source for stress relief and renewal. As doctors, free time is scarce, so I try to explore new interests, such as pottery and learning about other cultures, every chance I get.

Why Infectious Diseases?
I find Infectious Diseases as a subfield to be academically stimulating and personally rewarding. Diagnosis is not always readily apparent, and often times is not the obvious one. That in itself and the myriad of research opportunities awaiting me were essential motivations to consider ID as a specialty. In addition, as a unique specialty, ID is constantly advancing and evolving as a medical field; instances such as the COVID-19 pandemic, recently, reflects the essentiality of this subfield to first identify and learn about diseases, cure them, and ultimately prevent them from spreading.

Why Ochsner?
Having spent my residency years at Ochsner, I found that I was fortunate to complete my internal medicine residency here. As the largest health system in Louisiana, Ochsner receives numerous cases from different parts of Louisiana and the Southeast region, hence plenty of high complexity patients and frequent learning opportunities. That being said, there are other reasons why I chose Ochsner to complete my fellowship. Ochsner Hospital has an efficient Infection Control team, antibiotic stewardship, a travel clinic, and a large transplant/immunocompromised patient exposure. Add to that the availability/accessibility and willingness of mentors to teach and impart their knowledge were the core reasons behind my choice. It goes without saying that I am truly grateful and thrilled to have worked and will continue to work with Ochsner Infectious Diseases Family.

Sonya I. Bonnin-Serrallés, MD
2020-Present

Hometown: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: Yale University, New Haven, CT
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Residency: Ochsner Health
Personal Interests: Travel, family and my pets

Why Infectious Diseases?
I was drawn to a career in ID mainly because of my interest in antibiotic stewardship and the rise in antibiotic resistant organisms. Furthermore, it is extremely rewarding to be able to cure and save lives by means of administering the right antimicrobials.

Why Ochsner?
I have worked at Ochsner for the past 4 years and value its commitment to excellence in both education and patient care. Plus, it’s located in New Orleans, which is one of my favorite cities in the world.

Geoffrey Casimir, MD
2019-2021

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency: Ochsner Health
Current Position: ProHEALTH Care Associates, Long Island, New York

Abby Cocco, DO
2018-2020

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate: Purdue University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Current Position: Ochsner Medical Center

Cariane Morales-Matos, MD
2017-2019

Hometown: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Residency: Damas Hospital, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Current Position: Montefiore Medical Center. Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein School of Medicine

Harry Marty Vigo, MD
2016-2018

Hometown: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Residency: Damas Hospital, Ponce, PR
Current Position: Private Practice Orange Park, FL

Karla Rivera Rivera, MD
2013-2015 General ID
2015-2016 Immunocompromised ID

Hometown: Villalba, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Residency: Hospital de la Concepcion, San German, Puerto Rico
Current Position: Ochsner Medical Center, Assistant Professor at University of Queensland