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Tamara Beard, MD, Co-Chief Resident
David Badami, MD
Hello! My name is David and I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, along with seven of my nine siblings and parents! I then ended up staying in KC for my medical school career, attending the six year combined BA/MD program at the University of Missouri- Kansas City. My wife, Kathryn, and I have been happily married for two and a half years and have a very playful, and sometimes ornery, dog named Oliver. I also have an identical twin brother who is now a Pharm D and lives in Kansas City with his wife and two children.
It wasn't until the last year and a half of med school that I found my niche in Family Medicine. It was everything that I had imagined becoming a physician would be growing up, embodied in a singular yet amazingly diverse specialty! It was soon after that I attended my first AAFP National Family Medicine Conference in KC, where I thankfully would first come to learn about CHRISTUS and their incredible Family Medicine program. I could tell all the staff and residents who I encountered were genuine and sincere in their love for working at CHRISTUS, for Family Medicine, and for helping others. I knew I had to apply here and was so happy to be granted an interview and now even more so to officially be a part of the CHRISTUS family! I'm very excited and honored to be among such intelligent and passionate faculty members and fellow residents, all who share a great love and excitement for Family Medicine!
My Catholic Faith is something that is extremely important to me and is something that plays a significant role in shaping who I am. In fact, it makes me even more excited to be joining CHRISTUS! I hope to truly reflect Christ in my work as a physician in helping others, particularly in rural and under-served communities after my residency is complete. My wife and I enjoy playing with our dog, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. We couldn't be more excited to make San Antonio our new home for these next three years and are looking forward to becoming a part of the CHRISTUS Family!
Troy Bassiri, MD
Hello and Welcome to CHRISTUS!
I grew up in Houston, Texas where I attended the University of St. Thomas and received my undergraduate degree in Biology. In Houston, I became an avid cyclist and participated in various endurance sports including triathlons. During this time, I become interested in the idea of helping others with sports injuries and encouraging others to pursue an active lifestyle.
I attended UT Health San Antonio for medical school where I realized that I want to practice in broad spectrum, holistic medicine – where I heal the patient as a whole. I realized a specialty in Family Medicine was the best choice for me as it will allow me to practice those aspects of medicine, as well as treat sports injuries.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is a great fit for me. The residents and faculty form a positive environment which provides great learning opportunities. Apart from CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, I also love the town of San Antonio. There are so many parks for hiking and biking, as well as friendly people and great food!
I am excited for the future and to continue living and growing as a physician in San Antonio for years to come!
Howdy, and welcome to CHRISTUS! I was born and raised a few miles from San Antonio in Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch. For undergrad, I attended Texas A&M University, receiving a degree in biomedical sciences, Gig 'em! During my gap year, I earned a Masters of Science in Medical Sciences at UNTHSC in "Cowtown" aka Fort Worth. My college sweetheart, Bryan, and I married and then moved back home to the hill country for medical school at UTHSCSA. During my second and fourth years of medical school we welcomed two sons, Benjamin and Beau. We are overjoyed to continue living in this area remaining near family!
During medical school I struggled picking a specialty because I enjoyed almost every rotation. I always envisioned a physician as someone who could do it all, or almost everything. I am confident that I have found a specialty and residency program that echoes my beliefs and love for family/patient-centered care while continuing to challenge me throughout my career. This program gives me the opportunity to explore my love for procedures and potential in obstetrics while maintaining strong clinic and inpatient presence. In Family Medicine, I believe it is vital to have a diverse patient population and clinical exposure without limitations to what you want to learn. CHRISTUS makes full scope medicine possible but not an obligation – access to a broad variety of training opportunities without necessity. I couldn't tell you at this moment what will be the focus of my future practice, which is why it was vital to pick a program that doesn't limit the potential!
When I'm not working or studying (or doing chores) you can find me with my boys. We do our best to maximize time outdoors, whether it is hiking and swimming at one of the many parks or rivers in the hill country, hunting on our lease and land, or just exploring. Additionally, we love spending time with our church family in Boerne, documenting our life in photos and on Instagram, and trying out new restaurants in town. This area has so much to do, come check it out!
Claudia Collins, MD
Hello! My name is Claudia and I grew up in Laredo, TX. In high school, I applied and got accepted into the Pre-Medical Honors College program with Baylor College of Medicine. Through this program, I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Texas – Pan American and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Then, I moved up to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX to complete my medical school training.
Like many others who go into Family Medicine, I found myself enjoying each rotation I was on, but I felt most at home during my Family Medicine rotations. I enjoyed seeing people from all walks of life. I think it is amazing the type of relationships family physicians create with their patients and their respective families. I look forward to providing care and guidance for people as they grow and change throughout their lives, to be there for them during their times of joy as well as their times of sorrow, and most of all, to be trusted. My journey from South Texas to Honduras for a medical mission trip and ultimately to the largest medical center in the world has made me mindful of health disparities and the increased need for primary care physicians. Growing up, I was interested in pursuing global health but throughout medical school I continued to notice that there was a large under-served population in our own backyards; we don't have to cross the ocean to make a difference. Caring for the undeserved was the main reason I decided to go to medical school and what I have always envisioned myself pursuing. My goal is to become an integral part of the community by improving health and addressing social needs.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was the perfect fit for me. It was important to me to be in an unopposed residency program because I wanted that full-scope training. The best part of this program was the group of people. It felt like a family and it was apparent how friendly and supportive the residents and faculty were to each other. Outside of work, you can find me jogging, doing p90x, at a dog park, or trying to stop by every restaurant in town. My family is a top priority for me. I am the eldest of five siblings so I am extremely thankful that they are only a two-hour drive away.
Audrey Gutierrez, MD, Co-Chief Resident
I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley in a town called Mission, TX as the oldest of three siblings. I was raised in a loving household where family and faith were priorities, and I still believe that today. I studied at the University of Texas Pan-American (currently known as the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) where I majored in Biology and minored in Psychology and Chemistry. The next chapter in my life took me down to Galveston, TX where I attended the University of Texas Medical Branch.
While at UTMB, I married my high school sweetheart and found my passion for Family Medicine through a program called SCOPE (Student Continuity of Practice Experience). SCOPE allowed me to immerse myself into the many facets of primary care for a two-year period and solidified my decision that Family Medicine was the right path for me.
San Antonio has always felt like a second home to me with its rich Hispanic culture and great people. When I found out I had been accepted to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa for residency, I was ecstatic.
From my interview day to the second look, the residents and faculty at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa showed how genuinely dedicated they were to their patients and to the program. I loved how CHRISTUS Santa Rosa offered a full-spectrum Family Medicine training in a supportive and hard working environment.
In my spare time I like spending time with family and friends, relaxing by the pool, scrap-booking, playing volleyball, watching sports, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
Ezra Gutierrez, DO
Hello and welcome to our page! I am proud to say I was born and raised here in San Antonio, Texas (Go Spurs Go!)! My parents are also from San Antonio, and I am the oldest of two with a younger brother. I am lucky enough to have basically my entire supportive amazing family within the area!
When I was eighteen, I decided to be adventurous and travel out of state for college with the hope to return one day and serve my community in the field of medicine. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago where I met my awesome and supportive husband, Vlad, in chemistry lab. During college I became an EMT-B, and after I graduated I took time to return to San Antonio and work in an Emergency Department for experience. I had the pleasure of working with great mentors, and expanded my love for medicine. My interest in under-served medicine then sent me to the Appalachian region for medical school in Blacksburg, Virginia where I graduated from Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
When I was in my third year of medical school, it became clear to me that I enjoyed the excitement of full spectrum medicine in combination with patient continuity. This led me to Family Medicine. I was drawn to the privilege of getting to care for patients of all ages, and the hope that I can one day provide people with both full-scope Family Medicine and a strong physician-patient relationship.
When it came time to find a residency program, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was instantly on my list, because of its respected reputation and presence in the San Antonio community. When I did a rotation at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa as a fourth year medical student, I knew this program was the right one for me! Straightaway, I felt welcome and like a member of the team. The residents, faculty, and staff were so supportive of one another during my rotation, and at that point I knew it was the optimal environment for productive learning and growth. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa has a tight knit family environment where everyone works hard and helps each other in providing patients with the best possible care. I'm so happy that I have received the opportunity to come home and train in this excellent program while giving back to my community.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two dogs Ollie and Lilly, as well as my family. I love to read, spin cycle, and explore San Antonio (especially the amazing food!). I hope to continue to practice Family Medicine here in San Antonio after residency, to be an advocate for under-served communities, and to give back to the city that raised me!
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