Current Fellows

PGY 4

Benjamin Borokhovsky, MD

Benjamin Borokhovsky, MD

Year: PGY 4
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Medical School: Cooper University Health Care
Residency: Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, NJ
Andrew Deak, MD

Andrew Deak, MD

Year: PGY 4
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Residency: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Jake M. Kieserman, MD

Jake M. Kieserman, MD

Year: PGY 4
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Kashka F. Mallari, MD

Kashka F. Mallari, MD

Year: PGY 4
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Koura Sall, DO

Koura Sall, DO

Year: PGY 4
Hometown: New York City, NY
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Temple University Hospital/ IM- Health Systems Science Track, Philadelphia, PA
Kevin T. White, DO

Kevin T. White, DO

Year: PGY 4
Hometown: Medford, NJ
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Cooper University Health Care, Camden, NJ

PGY 5

Sahitya Allam, MD

Sahitya Allam, MD

Year: PGY 5
Hometown: Bristow, VA
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Clinical Interests: General/Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Critical Care
Personal Interests: Sahi grew up in the Washington DC suburbs but went to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for undergrad, where she studied biomedical engineering. There, she gained a love for medicine and research, she attended the University of Virginia for medical school and completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her clinical and research interests within Cardiology include medical device research, advanced heart failure, and cardiac critical care. Personal interests include reading mystery/fantasy novels, running, hiking, and exploring new cities and restaurants with friends and family.
David V. Blake, MD

David V. Blake, MD

Year: PGY 5
Hometown: Galloway, New Jersey
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Residency: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Interests: General / Advanced Heart Failure / Imaging
Personal Interests: David enjoys sports, live music, and going out with friends in my spare time. He’s a fan of all Philadelphia sports teams but enjoys watching football the most. He loves staying active, exploring new areas, and going to the beach whenever he gets a chance.
Nikita Jhawar, MD

Nikita Jhawar, MD

Year: PGY 5
Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic Florida
Clinical Interests: Interventional/Advanced Imaging/Cardio-Oncology
Personal Interests: Outside of work, Nikita’s interests include hiking, traveling to national parks, spending time with family/friends, and watching Bollywood movies.
Ashley M. Porter, DO

Ashley M. Porter, DO

Year: PGY 5
Hometown: Camp Hill, PA
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Cooper University Health Care, Camden, NJ
Clinical Interests: General/Preventative, Cardio-Oncology, Cardio-Obstetrics
Personal Interests: Ashley grew up in Camp Hill, PA, and was excited to return closer to home for residency and now fellowship. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports (especially the Ravens!), staying active, and trying different restaurants in Philadelphia. She’s thrilled to be pursuing a career in cardiology to make a difference in patient's lives through prevention and attentive care!
Cara L. Smith, MD

Cara L. Smith, MD

Year: PGY 5
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Temple University Hospital
Residency: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Interests: General/Cardio-Obstetrics
Personal Interests: Cara grew up in West Philadelphia surrounded by her many siblings and cousins who lived around the corner. She only left Philadelphia briefly to go to Brown University in Providence Rhode Island, but then came right back to attend medical school and residency in the Philadelphia region. Her research interests have been in premature coronary artery disease, and she hopes to continue with this population during her fellowship and as a future Cardiologist. She also wishes to pursue work within the field of bioinformatics. In her free time, she likes to host dinner parties, lift kettlebells, read, and play with her two children.
Morgan A. Venuti, DO

Morgan A. Venuti, DO

Year: PGY 5
Hometown: Sewell, NJ
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Interests: Advanced Imaging/Prevention/Interventional Cardiology
Personal Interests: Morgan grew up in South Jersey right outside of Philadelphia. She attended undergrad at the University of Penn where she was a Division I gymnast before moving on to PCOM and Temple for her medical education and training. She met her future husband, a South Philly native, in medical school and has enjoyed having someone to share the burden of being a Philadelphia Sports Fan. When she isn’t watching sports, you can find her at the beach with her family or singing along to Broadway musicals.

PGY 6

Kevin William Clark, MD

Kevin William Clark, MD

Year: PGY 6
Hometown: Broomall, PA
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Critical Care, Interventional Cardiology
Personal Interests: Kevin grew up outside of Philadelphia. He attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and watching the Philadelphia Eagles.
Elizabeth Packard, MD

Elizabeth Packard, MD

Year: PGY 6
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine
Residency: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Interests: Preventive Cardiology, Cardio-Obstetrics
Personal Interests: Elizabeth grew up in Lancaster, PA and attended medical school at Penn State University. She completed residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Research interests include women’s cardiovascular health, cardio-obstetrics, and preventive cardiology. She currently lives in Philadelphia. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, traveling, exploring the city, and rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Julia Ann Rosner, MD

Julia Ann Rosner, MD (Julie)- Social Media Manager

Year: PGY 6
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Residency: Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Clinical Interests: Non-invasive, Advanced heart failure/transplant
Personal Interests: A Philadelphia native, Julie is thrilled to return to the area for fellowship after venturing to Portland, ME for residency. Outside of work she can be found rooting for Philly sports teams, fussing with her houseplants, and snapping photos around the city.

PGY 6/ Chief Fellow

Jaya Mallika Janadhyala, MD

Jaya Mallika Janadhyala, MD

Year: PGY 6/ Chief Fellow
Hometown: Duluth, GA
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Interests: General, Advanced heart failure, Cardiac Critical Care
Personal Interests: Jaya grew up in Duluth, GA, which is a suburb near Atlanta, for most of her life. After doing undergrad and medical school in Georgia, she decided to move to Philadelphia for a change of scenery for residency and loved it. She is excited for a career in cardiology and is looking forward to exploring the different areas of cardiology in fellowship. Research interests include quality improvement and smoking cessation to improve cardiovascular outcomes. She also has an interest in medical education. In her free time, she loves to dance, specifically to Bollywood music, try new restaurants, and spend time with her family and friends.
Arjun S. Patel

Arjun S. Patel, MD

Year: PGY 6/ Chief Fellow
Hometown: Bear, DE
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Residency: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Interests: Advanced imaging, heart failure, general
Personal Interests: Arjun grew up in Bear, DE and attended the University of Delaware (Go Hens!) for college before moving to Philadelphia for medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He and his wife met while both attending medical school in Philly and just recently celebrated their wedding in Miami. He currently resides in Philadelphia and considers himself a Philadelphian through and through. While he ultimately remains open with his career goals, Arjun has a strong clinical interest in imaging, heart failure, and general cardiology. Personal interests include being a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and 76ers fan, playing pickup basketball, traveling, and spending time with family and friends while exploring the diverse Philly food scene.