Residency Program Podiatry
PGY 1 Residents
ABDUL TOKI
Abdul Toki graduated from St. John’s University in Queens with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. After experiencing personal foot woes and meeting a very passionate and enlightening podiatrist, he became interested in the podiatric profession. Eventually, this led him to the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Podiatry program, where he regularly helps treat countless patients as a first-year resident. Aside from podiatry, some of his obsessions include volunteer work and basketball. Lakers fan for life!
PGY 2 Residents
ALYSSA VIOLA
Alyssa joined the Podiatry program in July 2021 after graduating from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from SUNY Albany and attended the Master’s Degree Program in Biological and Physical Sciences at Touro College. She was a competitive gymnast for 10 years, sparking her passion for podiatric foot and ankle care. She is an Astoria, Queens native who enjoys spending her free time skiing, cooking pasta, and participating in high-intensity workout classes!
ALI HAMEED
Ali is a native of Long Island, New York born and raised! He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan and later pursued Masters degrees in Public Health and Biomedical Sciences at Drexel University. In 2017, he returned to New York and obtained his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys dining, playing tennis and basketball, and spending time with family.
PGY 3 Residents
ROBERT RISCICA
Robert started his undergraduate journey at Adelphi University with a goal to pursue medicine and a desire to help those in need of medical care. Today, he continues that journey as a third-year Podiatry resident at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. In his free time, he enjoys watching and attending New York Islander hockey games and spending time with family and friends.
ANUJ PAUL
Anuj was born and raised in Astoria, Queens. He completed his Bachelor’s in Philosophy at Hunter College and later went on to follow in his older brother’s footsteps by obtaining his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2020. He is the current Chief Resident at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and also spends time covering Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
An avid basketball player, Anuj enjoys playing in multiple leagues as well as playground pick up games. He also enjoys leisure readings, working out at the gym, listening to music, spending time with family and friends, hiking, and volunteering at the local community church every Sunday.
