Faculty
Wirachin Hoonpongsimanont, MD, MS, FACEP
Director of Education Fellowship
Emergency Medicine
Wirachin Hoonpongsimanont, MD
Professional Details
Primary Specialties: Emergency Medicine*
Years in Practice: 14 years
Years on Staff: 5 years
Languages: English
Professional Education
Medical School: Siriraj Hospital
Mahidol University
Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
*Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Associate Program Director
Shahram Lotfipour, MS, MPH, FACEP
Shahram Lotfipour, MS, MPH, FACEP
Professional Details
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine*
Years in Practice: 24 years
Years on Staff: 5 years
Languages: English
Professional Education
Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine
Residency:
UC Irvine Medical Center
Henry Ford Hospital
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
*Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Faculty
Matthias Barden, MD FACEP
Matthias Barden, MD FACEP
Professional Details
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine*
Years in Practice: 11 years
Years on Staff: 11 years
Languages: English, Spanish
Professional Education
Medical School: KECK – University of Southern California
Internship: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
*Board Certified Specialty
Victor Cisneros, MD, MPH
Victor Cisneros, MD, MPH
Professional Details
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine*
Languages: Spanish
Years In Practice: 4 years
Years on Staff: 4 years
Professional Education
Medical School: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Residency: University of California Irvine
Fellowship: University of California Irvine
*Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Andrea J. Hladik, MD
Andrea J. Hladik, MD
Professional Details:
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine*
Years Practicing: 27 years
Years On Staff: 25 years
Languages: English
Professional Education:
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Internship: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Board Certification
Authority: American Board of Emergency Medicine
*Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Solomon Sebt, MD
Solomon Sebt, MD
Dr. Solomon was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but was raised in Lawrence, Kansas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology with the highest distinction from the University of California at Davis. Subsequently, he attained his Medical Degree (MD) with Summa Cum Laude honors from St. George’s University, where he was also a member of the Gold Humanitarian Honor Society.
Following his academic achievements, Dr. Solomon pursued his residency training in emergency medicine at Eisenhower Medical Center, where he ascended to the role of Simulation Chief Resident. Notably, his involvement in the simulation committee was instrumental in the establishment of Eisenhower’s inaugural simulation center in 2022. During his tenure as Chief Resident, he further honed his skills through mentorship in simulation by Fellowship Director Dr. Eric McCoy at the University of California, Irvine.
Presently, Dr. Solomon is a board certified attending physician and core faculty member within our emergency residency program*. Moreover, he holds the esteemed position of Medical Director at the John Stauffer Center for Simulation and Innovative Learning, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical education and practice
*Board Certified in Emergency Medicine