Doc Dissections

With a background in oncology nursing, Jasmin Ali is committed to advancing health equity and is particularly interested in the intersection of procedural medicine, hospital-based care, and global health. Jasmin is exploring specialties that integrate hands-on interventions with opportunities for international medical work. With over a decade of experience in patient care, teaching, and mentorship, she is dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes through evidence-based medicine, patient advocacy, and community engagement. 

Dr. Dimino is passionate about reducing maternal mortality and morbidity by increasing access to superior health care for all women and their unborn babies. Dr. Dimino has had an active role with the Texas Medical Association for more than a decade and currently serves on its Committee on Reproductive, Women’s, and Perinatal Health.

Dr. Handberg investigates sudden and suspicious deaths to identify homicides, suicides, and accidental deaths. He completed his undergraduate and medical school in Arizona, training in anatomic pathology in Oregon, and forensic pathology training in Miami, Florida. Find Dr. Handberg on @TheForensicMD where he actively provides education on the role and responsibilities of Forensic Pathologists.

Ashlei Phillips graduated in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences from Florida State University. As a first-year medical student at the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Ashlei serves as the Vice President of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine interest group and the Mission Congruence representative of the 2028 student council. Her passions include serving underserved communities in medical and non-medical capacities and creating pathways for underrepresented students in medicine.  

Dr. Podduturi attended Texas Tech University where she received both her undergraduate degree in Finance and her Medical degree. She completed a residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the Baylor University Medical Center and a Forensic Pathology fellowship at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science.

Gabriella was born in Nigeria and moved to Houston to attend Texas Southern University for her undergraduate education, with the hopes of attending medical school to become a gynecologist and surgeon. Gabriella is a natural leader and serves as the assistant regional director for the Student National Medical Association Region III, where she oversees chapters in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. At her medical college, she is actively involved as a student ambassador and serves on the executive boards of several organizations. She is an advocate for mentorship and service in her community.  

Dr. Uribe graduated from the Army Medical Department’s Intermediate Level Education and Medical Management of Biological and Chemical Casualties Course. He retired from active duty with nearly 24 years of service. He is board-certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology and carries medical licensure in eight states. He has multiple publications and numerous presentations at international conferences.

Dr. Wood joined LifeGift as medical director in 1991 and has served on the Board of Directors for the past decade. As the former president of the Texas Transplantation Society, Dr. Wood has served on many United Network for Organ Sharing committees. He also established the liver transplant programs at the University of Texas, Memorial Hermann Health System, Texas Children’s Hospital, and CHI St. Luke’s Health-Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Sushma Yalamanchili, M.D., was raised in Houston and went to St. John’s for high school. She completed her undergraduate degree, medical school, residency, and fellowship training in New York. She is passionate about spreading awareness about preventing blindness. Dr. Yalamanchili enjoys teaching Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmology residents and UH optometry students.

Dr. Zalamea is a team doctor for Prairie View A&M, Langham Creek High School, and Waller High School. He is passionate about education, and involvement with the Houston Methodist Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and Texas A&M College of Medicine. He founded Future Doctors, an educational program aimed at inspiring underserved high school students to pursue a career in medicine.