Meet the PGY-1 Resident
Amy Liu, MD
Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
Undergraduate: Duke University
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Still undecided regarding academic vs nonacademic, but I do have an interest in PAD and limb salvage!
Personal Interests: Basketball, tennis, reading, film photography
Meet the PGY-2 Resident
Brandon Wainwright, M.D.
Hometown: Bay Shore, NY
Undergraduate: SUNY Binghamton University
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine
Professional Interests: Engineering & device design in vascular surgery, surgical education, vascular trauma, complex peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, endovascular aortic surgery
Personal Interests: Bowling, watching soccer, traveling, trying new restaurant, kayaking, roller coasters, and spending time with friends/family
Meet the PGY-3 Resident
Paula Pinto Rodriguez, M.D.
Hometown: Cali, Colombia
Undergraduate: Universidad de Los Andes
Medical School: Universidad de Los Andes Facultad de Medicina (Colombia)
Professional Interests: Academic surgery, with a focus on clinical research
Personal Interests: Staying active through the gym, yoga, and hiking. I also enjoy watching sports in my free time
Meet the PGY-4 Residents
Karan Chawla, M.D., M.B.A
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine
Professional Interests: Complex aortic disease, PAD, limb salvage, surgical simulation & skills
Personal Interests: Exploring Chicago’s food scene, Cincinnati Bengals, and spending time with my two German Shepherds, Sasha & Luna
Vamsi Krishna Potluri, MD
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Undergraduate: Texas Tech University
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Professional Interests: Aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, carotid disease, vascular access, venous disease, healthcare disparities, medical education
Personal Interests: Football, basketball, exploring new restaurants, and traveling
