Integrated Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology Residency - Residents

Liam O’Neill, MD

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Intern Year: Kaiser Permanente of Los Angeles Medical Center – Surgical
Favorite Activities: Food anthropology, salsa dancing, free-diving, motorcycles, mountain biking, immersive travel
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: With the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix being a new program, I am pumped to help design and refine the educational curriculum in a way that emphasizes efficient learning, quality patient care and resident well-being. Training at an evolving program will help me adapt as a future interventional radiologist in working in diverse practice settings and creating new ideas and service lines, especially for this field. Also, the location of the program is hard to beat; Phoenix has many recreational activities for active adults (hiking, camping, mountain biking, swimming, etc) without compromising a fun cosmopolitan scene. There is also a lower cost of living here, so it is easier to save, invest and spend!

Patrick V. Taggart, DO

Undergraduate: Quinnipiac University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Intern Year: Westchester Medical Center Health Network of Valhalla, NY- Surgical 
Favorite Activities: In my free time, I enjoy working out, watching movies, visiting local wineries, baking and spending time with my new puppy, Luna.
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: This program emphasizes camaraderie and mentorship while also providing opportunities and exposure to all areas of interventional radiology. Its location in Phoenix allows you all of the benefits of living in a large city coupled with the comforts of a small town near by. Additionally, the yearlong beautiful weather is hard to beat for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

Neehar Gaddam DO, MPH

Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Touro University California - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Intern Year: Zucker SOM/Northwell Staten Island University Hospital - Staten Island, New York. The Brooklyn Hospital Center - Brooklyn, New York
Favorite Activities: Running, reading, playing guitar, watching Netflix, and cooking
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Given the changing landscape of interventional radiology, I wanted to go to a program that would give me not only strong technical skills encompassing all that IR can do, but also clinical expertise to be a true physician as opposed to a technician. Additionally, I am interested in neuro-IR and U of A provides training in several neuro-IR procedures, stroke thrombectomy being the biggest one. On a personal note, after training on the east coast for my intern years, I am excited to be back on the west coast

Kevin Curley, DO

Undergraduate: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA Bioengineering
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Intern Year: University Of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix- Internal Medicine 
Favorite Activities: Hiking, backpacking, bouldering, travelling, playing board games, doing escape rooms, finding new restaurants, and spending time with my wife and our dog Arlo
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The IR program offers a unique experience in that it is a newer program in an established department with excellent faculty. I hope to help shape and refine the program from a resident’s perspective as a member of its second class. The program leadership is passionate about creating a welcoming and academically excellent program and curriculum. With rotations at Banner University Medical Center, the Phoenix VA, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital the patient and case diversity will provide a comprehensive and well-rounded experience. Also, living in Phoenix with perpetual sunshine, excellent food, and beautiful mountains and desert is the perfect location for residency!