Third Year Residents
Christopher Alcorta, MD
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Medical School: UTHSCSA
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The diversity and broad expertise of the many people you work with.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I’ve met Former President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, when I studied abroad in Chile in 2014. My hobbies are weightlifting, Asian cooking, traveling abroad, exploring new restaurants, and PC gaming.
Gemstonn Alegre, MD
Hometown: Queens, NY
Medical School: Ross University SOM
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: I enjoy hanging out with my co-residents when we have downtime.
Fun Fact/Hobby: Back in 2006 I was a ball boy for the U.S. Open and worked the Men’s final Andy Roddick vs Roger Federer (spoiler alert Federer won). My hobby is trying out different restaurants, being active like running and playing tennis.
Khorshid Amirkhosravi, MD
Academic Chief
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: St. Georges University School of Medicine Grenada
Kristen Canady, MD, PhD
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Medical School: UTHSCSA
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The people!
Fun Fact/Hobby: I’m interested in women’s health and sports medicine.
Michelle Davis, DO
Administrative Chief
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: Everyone is so genuine, and the diverse community makes serving and learning a great experience.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I have an identical twin sister, who is also a physician. I love all things chocolate, coffee, and classic cars.
Carmella DeSerto, MD
Administrative Chief
Hometown: Chetek, WI
Medical School: UTHSCSA
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The people! Everyone works well as a team and shares similar goals of advocacy and lifelong learning.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I play the saxophone and after high school graduation, I toured around Europe for three weeks with the “Sound of America” choir and band.
Marie-Lesly Emmanuel, MD
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The faculty! Our Attendings are amazing people!
Fun Fact/Hobby: I enjoy Korean, Chinese dramas and telenovelas. In general, I love learning (and eating!) from all cultures.
Armando Flores, MD
Hometown: McAllen, TX
Medical School: University of Texas RGV School of Medicine
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: Everyone’s eagerness to collaborate and the strive for exceptional patient care.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I cannot go a day without listening to music.
Valentina Godoy Forero, DO
Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia – Duluth, GA
Medical School: Rowan University SOM
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The friendly and supporting co-residents and attendings.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I love traveling, dancing, and spending time with my family.
Alyssa Gardner, MD
Hometown: Waunakee, WI
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: The variety of experiences – if you can dream it, you can do it!
Fun Fact/Hobby: I love to rock climb and backcountry ski!
Lizette Lugo, MD
Hometown: Laredo, TX
Medical School: Texas Tech University El Paso, Paul L Foster SOM
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: How close we work with all residents in other programs, lots of networking!
Fun Fact/Hobby: I am a true crime junkie.
Tapas Nuwal, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: St. Georges University
Favorite Thing About UT Health San Antonio: Approachable co-workers.
Fun Fact/Hobby: I enjoy swimming.
Ariana Ruiz Sanchez, MD
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Medical School: Ross University SOM
