Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellows

1st Year

Keertana Seeli, MDKeertana Seeli, MD

Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Undergrad School: Al Ain Juniors, Al Ain, UAE
Medical School: Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
Residency: Bayhealth, Delaware
What drew me to  Pulmonology: I believe that solutions to all complexities exist in their basics. There is no better fit than PCCM for me as it brings me back to my basic pathophysiology and channels my resilience and empathy to provide meaningful patient outcomes - especially in moments between life and death. On the other hand, I am also eager to explore the realm of pulmonology and add to my knowledge and skills as an intensivist. I look forward to learning and treating pulmonary diseases to improve one’s quality of breath and, thus, quality of life.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy playing table tennis and volleyball—beat me if you can! I also like to hang out with my close friends and family, as good food and good company never go wrong.
 

Rahul Zain, MDRahul Zain, MD

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Undergrad School: The Lyceum School
Medical School: Ziauddin Medical College
Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
What drew me to Pulmonology: The pace of working in an ICU in combination with the vast variety of cases seen on a regular basis is what drew me specifically towards Critical Care. With regards to Pulmonary; I strongly believe that there is anything purer than being able to help another human being breathe more comfortably.
What do I like to do in my free time: I enjoy spending time with my wife, hiking, gardening, and lastly playing Call of Duty to blow off some steam!

2nd Year

Shital Oli, MDShital Oli, MD

Hometown: Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
Undergrad School: Nobel Medical College
Medical School: Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Nepal
Residency: Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, New York
What drew me to  Pulmonology: The multidisciplinary approach to working as a team for the best outcome in critical patients is one of the things that attracted me to this specialty. Seeing patients who initially come to the ICU in complex situations leaving the ICU with improvement is very satisfying. Also, working during the COVID period was really a great experience that motivated me further toward critical care.|The interesting part of pulmonology is that we can see ICU patients in the pulmonary clinic after discharge, from which we can learn the course of the diseases, and maintain continuity of care which ultimately helps achieve better outcomes.​​​​​​​
What do I like to do in my free time: Watching movies with my family, and playing soccer, cricket, and tennis with my friends. I love to hike and am learning to ski.

3rd Year

AlshemierKatie Alsheimer, DO

Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Undergrad School: D'Youville College
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University at Buffalo - Catholic Health
What drew me to  Pulmonology: I thoroughly enjoy all aspects but to name a few specifics, the team based approach of the icu and the delicate intricacy of pulmonology are among the traits that attracted me to pulmonology and critical care.
What do I like to do in my free time: Running, yoga, row climbing, hiking, and kayaking.
 

BurgeiJonathan Burgei, DO

Hometown: Delphos, OH
Undergrad School: Xavier University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Summa Health Akron City Hospital
What drew me to Pulmonology: I enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team to help tackle pretty complex patient care. It is very rewarding to help patients and their loved ones through a difficult time in their life. I enjoy learning all of the physiology and the procedures that come with the specialty!
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time I enjoy traveling, running, hiking, playing volleyball and watching Xavier basketball.