Meet the Internal Medicine PGY-3 Residents

Trisha Andrews, M.B., B.S.

Hometown: Bourbonnais, IL

Medical School: SMCSI Medical College and Hospital, India

Fun Fact: If I could have any superpower, it would be to speak any language so I could connect with anyone in the world.

Vijay Kata, M.D.

Chief Resident

Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana

Medical School: LSUHSC – New Orleans

Fun Fact: Ball is life! Love playing sports and learning how to cook!

Suchitra Muralidharan, M.B., B.S.

Hometown: Kerala, India

Medical School: Jubilee Mission Medical College, India

Fun Fact: I love watching movies irrespective of the language and try to learn a few new words every time. It’s a fun way to learn new languages.

Brett Ploussard, D.O.

Chief Resident

Hometown: Calabasas, California

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Fun Fact: I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee.

Mathew Thomas, M.B., B.S.

Hometown: Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Medical School: Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fun Fact: I like to play a variety of musical instruments, including guitar, piano and violin. I also like to sing.