Nashwan Obad, MD, is the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency
Program at Sierra View Medical Center. Dr. Obad is a lifelong resident
of Porterville, where he graduated from Porterville High school - Class
of 2007. He originally started his journey at SVMC as a volunteer in the
Medical Records Department during his high school years. Dr. Obad attended
University of California, San Diego for his undergraduate studies and
Ross University School of Medicine for his medical education. In 2021,
he completed residency from San Joaquin General Hospital and joined Sierra
View Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Department immediately following
graduation.
Dr. Obad is interested in Graduate Medical Education and Academic Medicine.
His main focus is investing in and providing the best medical education
experience for medical students and residents while helping them become
the most competitive and well-rounded physicians. Outside of medicine,
Dr. Obad loves spending time with his family, including daughter Iman
and son Hassan. He also loves reading, watching documentaries, and barbecuing.
Associate Program Director
Randy Tingle, DO, is the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine
Residency Program at Sierra View Medical Center. Dr. Tingle has a diverse
educational and professional background, which has greatly influenced
his approach to medical education. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Operations from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics from the University of Great Falls. Dr. Tingle furthered his
education with a Master’s Degree in Military Operational Art and
Science with a concentration in Joint Warfare from the USAF Air University
and earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University in Arizona.
Dr. Tingle served 25 years in the United States Air Force between Active
Duty and the California Air National Guard, where he developed leadership
skills and a deep commitment to service. After completing his military
career, he transitioned into the field of academic medicine, driven by
his desire to make the Sierra View Internal Medicine Residency Program
as comprehensive and rewarding as possible for future physicians.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Tingle has a variety of interests. He enjoys playing
guitar, riding his Harley, golfing, and photography. Above all, he enjoys
spending quality time with his family
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