Hugh Cahill, MD, PhD

Dr. Naikhoba Munabi graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Human Biology. She then obtained her MD at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After medical school, Dr. Munabi completed her integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency training at the University of Southern California (USC). She went on to complete a fellowship in craniomaxillofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, one of the largest craniofacial surgery programs in the country. In addition to learning advanced surgical techniques across 9 different clinical sites in Los Angeles, Dr. Munabi spent an additional two years during residency earning a MPH from USC and working as a Global Surgery Fellow with Operation Smile. During that two-year period, she initiated programs to improve surgical education and conducted research on surgical capacity building and health systems strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa. She helped develop a landmark Women in Medicine surgical program for the non-profit, which was featured in an editorial by Forbes. Dr. Munabi is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has presented her research at numerous national and international plastic surgery conferences. She was awarded the Peter J. Gingrass Memorial Award for the best research presentation by a trainee at the Plastic Surgery Research Council and the Warren L. Garner, MD Resident Research Award for excellence in research and scholarly activity from USC. Dr. Munabi is well trained in the full breadth of plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular interest in cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, hypertelorism, frontal facial advancement, orthognathic surgery, rhinoplasty, and MEDPOR ear reconstruction for microtia. She also specializes in adult aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. Her current research interests include cleft and craniofacial surgical outcomes, improving disparities in access to craniofacial surgery, and global surgical education and capacity building.

Dr. Victoria Perez graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science in History. She completed the Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program before earning her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Perez completed her internship at Yale New Haven Greenwich Hospital, followed by dermatology residency at Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Perez is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the Skin of Color Society, where she serves on the Center for Leadership Learning Collaborative. She has authored numerous publications and presented research at both national and local conferences. She is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to all patients. Her dedication to excellence in dermatology has been recognized with several honors, including the Beiersdorf Maui Derm Resident of Distinction Award, the Lowenfish Prize in Dermatology, and the Dr. Muriel Petioni Award for Community Advocacy. Her clinical interests include medical dermatology and medical education.

Tamim Nazif, MD, is the Director of Clinical Research for Columbia Interventional Cardiovascular Care, the Director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He specializes in interventional cardiology and the treatment of heart valve disease. Dr. Nazif received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He then completed fellowships in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.