Archit Ansal, MD
Archit (he/him) was born in Punjab, India and immigrated to Vancouver, Canada with his family in 2010. He recently received his Doctor of Medicine from Saba University School of Medicine. He graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science in biology as his first academic degree. He also had the chance to co-found "South Asian Entertainment Magazine" in Vancouver, Canada, thanks to his commitment in community service. Archit is eager to work with underserved communities and is thrilled to join the NHDFMR team. He is also interested in behavioral health, preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine. In addition to practicing medicine, he likes to cook, spend time with friends and family, travel and hit the gym. He anticipates building strong bonds with his patients and colleagues in the community of Concord.
Madison Edwards, MD
Madison grew up in the small town of Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. She was inspired to pursue a career in primary care by her father who owns the local pharmacy serving her rural community. She attended the University of Guelph where she received her Bachelor of Science majoring in Biomedical Science and minoring in nutrition and nutraceutical science. Madison then completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Throughout her clerkships, she became very passionate about global health, women’s health and working with underserved communities. Aside from medicine, Madison enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and hiking with her golden retriever, Presley. She is very excited to be starting her family medicine career at Concord Hospital.
Arty Nazari, MD
Originally from Iran, Arty (He/Him) relocated to the maritime provinces of Canada in the small city of Saint John, New Brunswick to attend the University of New Brunswick for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. For the past few years, he has been living in Ontario, calling Ottawa home although he remains a "Maritimer" at heart. During his studies, he competed for the varsity track and field team, which further ignited his passion for sports medicine. He graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine which allowed him to experience medicine both in the UK and the US and is ecstatic to be joining the NHDFMR family. He hopes to combine his passion for family and sports medicine, to facilitate a general practice that allows his patients to live healthier and happier lives. He is an avid snowboarder, semi-amateur cyclist and a self-proclaimed amateur pizzaiolo. Arty looks forward to exploring all that the beautiful state of New Hampshire has to offer and absorbing as much of the outdoors as time allows.
Alexander Rokos, MD
Alex (he/him) grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario and received his Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and physiology from the University of Toronto. Following this, he moved to Montreal to complete his Master of Science at McGill University working with vulnerable, non-communicative populations, and broadening his appreciation for multidisciplinary care. After a year of working as a research assistant, Alex moved to Cork, Ireland, to complete his medical training at University College Cork. Throughout his time in medical school, Alex was drawn to the comprehensive approach of Family Medicine in rural Ireland. Inspired by Family Medicine’s commitment to treating the whole person, and supporting physical, mental, and social health, Alex can’t wait to continue to explore the breadth that the field has to offer. In his free time, Alex enjoys skiing, hiking, hockey, and photography. He is excited to join the team at NHDFMR and explore the beautiful state of New Hampshire.
Tella Sadighpour, MD
Tella is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada but she has lived in four different countries and nine different cities throughout her life where she was exposed to many different cultures and people which is why she considers herself a global citizen. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in history. She went on to study diagnostic medical sonography prior to attending medical school. Her passion for medicine and global health took her to the American University of Antigua where she completed their unique track called Global Health MD through Florida International University and she ended up completing her rotations in Miami, FL. Tella chose Family Medicine because she believes in treating her patients' whole beings, both mentally and physically while building long-term relationships with them. She is passionate about women’s health, preventive medicine, dermatology, working with the underserved population and global health. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, traveling, dancing, and spending time with her family, friends, cat and rescued squirrel, Tornado. Tella is tremendously excited to join the NHDFMR team to begin her career in family medicine in the beautiful state of New Hampshire and serve the Concord community.
Zachary Scibetta, DO
Zachary grew up both in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and in wild and wonderful West Virginia. He attended the University of New Hampshire where he studied medical microbiology. Realizing that he much prefers the clinical aspect of medicine, he worked as a phlebotomist at Elliot Hospital in Manchester for a year. He returned to West Virginia to attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he fell in love with the diverse capabilities of family medicine physicians. He is thrilled to return to New Hampshire for residency. His father is also an osteopathic physician who works in Manchester, NH. In Zachary’s spare time, he relaxes with his two cats, Romashka and Sasha, and plays video games with his wonderful wife, Kelly.
Emilee Sirois, MD
Emilee (she/her) grew up in Caribou, Maine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine while simultaneously working as a pharmacy technician. She then graduated from Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine in Connecticut. With a passion for New England and rural populations, Emilee is excited to complete her medical training in New Hampshire. She chose to pursue a career in family medicine because she enjoys the long-term relationships that she can form with patients, and she is particularly interested in preventative medicine and geriatrics. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, hiking, spending time with her cat and collecting rare plants.
Joshua Bartlett, DO (Class of 2023)
Dr. Bartlett is practicing outpatient Family Medicine in New Hampshire.
Sherise Drost, MD (Class of 2023)
Dr. Drost is returning back to her hometown in New Brunswick, Canada to practice Outpatient Family Medicine, and Hospitalist medicine.
Sahil Gupta, MD (Class of 2023)
Dr. Gupta is joining Prevea Health in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to provide quality primary care for the surrounding community.
Ajhani Kesavan, MD (Class of 2023)
Dr. Kesavan is joining Prevea Health in Sheboygan, Wisconsin as an outpatient Family Medicine physician, with an interest in prenatal care and women’s health.
Clare O'Grady, DO (Class of 2023)
Dr. O’Grady is pursuing a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative medicine at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada.
Katherine Rice, MD (Class of 2023)
Dr. Rice is joining Maui Medical Group in Wailuku, HI practicing outpatient Family Medicine.
James Tremayne, MD (Class of 2023)
Dr. Tremayne is pursuing a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Rochester, NY.
Fu Sheng Wang, MD (Class of 2023)
Dr. Wang is practicing full-spectrum Family Medicine in rural Nova Scotia including Outpatient, Hospitalist and Family Medicine Obstetrics.
Lea Britton, MD (Class of 2024)
Dr. Britton is joining the Concord Hospital Medical Group practice in Penacook.
Sydra Cooperdock, DO (Class of 2024)
Dr. Cooperdock is joining the Leadership Preventive Medicine Residency through Dartmouth Hitchcock/Concord Hospital, while continuing to practice with Concord Hospital Medical Group.
Paige Gradinetti, MD (Class of 2024)
Dr. Grandinetti is joining Wentworth Douglass Health Partners in Dover.
George Letterio, MD (Class of 2024)
Dr. Letterio is joining the Concord Hospital Medical Group practice in Belmont.
Jason Lindner, MD (Class of 2024)
Dr. Lindner is joining the Concord Hospital Hospitalist Program in Concord.
Caitlin Descovich O'Hare, DO (Class of 2024)
Dr. Descovich O'Hare is joining the Leadership Preventive Medicine Residency through Dartmouth Hitchcock/Concord Hospital, while continuing to practice with Concord Hospital Medical Group.
Shreya Prashar, DO (Class of 2024)
Dr. Prashar is joining SSM Health in Madison, WI.
Kaitlin Strong, MD (Class of 2024)
Dr. Strong is joining the Concord Hospital Medical Group practice at Family Health Center-Hillsboro.
Ruba Abdullah, MD (Class of 2025)
Dr. Abdullah is pursuing her medical career back in Canada.
Elizabeth Baumgartner, MD (Class of 2025)
Dr. Baumgartner is pursuing a fellowship in Emergency Medicine at SSM Health Monroe Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin, where she will also serve as Clinical Adjunct Faculty with the University of Wisconsin–Rural Family Medicine Residency Site.
Avery Cox, MD (Class of 2025)
Dr. Cox is joining Logan Health in Cut Bank, Montana.
John Pacheco, MD (Class of 2025)
Dr. Pacheco is joining Geisinger Medical Clinic Buckhorn in Bloomsburg, PA
Katie Polakowski, DO (Class of 2025)
Dr. Polakowski is joining Martin's Point in Scarborough, Maine
Ellen Reidy, DO (Class of 2025)
Dr. Reidy is joining Northern Light - Ellsworth in Ellsworth, ME
Emily Tamimie, DO (Class of 2025)
Dr. Tamimie is joining the Leadership Preventive Medicine Residency through Dartmouth Hitchcock/Concord Hospital, while continuing to practice with Concord Hospital Medical Group.
Avani Varshney, MD (Class of 2025)
Dr. Varshney is pursuing a fellowship at the University of Toronto Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program - Unity Health Toronto, Canada