Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency
Andy Gee, PT, DPT, earned his B.S. in Biochemistry/Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego in 2016 and completed his DPT and MBA at the University of Montana in 2025. Transitioning from a career in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, Andy applies his problem-solving framework to enhance patient care, improve quality of life, and help patients achieve their goals. Andy's professional interests include optimizing healthcare system effectiveness and accessibility. A profound experience in the cardiac/cardiothoracic ICU solidified his calling to acute care physical therapy, drawn by its complex patient challenges and the opportunities for interdisciplinary teamwork. Outside of work, Andy coaches powerlifting, enjoys lifting heavy, off-roading, and camping, with a bucket list goal of visiting all national parks.
Stephanie Huynh, PT, DPT, grew up in Davis, California, and graduated from UC Davis in 2021 with a B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. Drawn in by the fun, patient-centered nature of physical therapy, she went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UCSF/SFSU in 2025. During graduate school, Stephanie grew her passion for teaching and community outreach by taking part in activities such as leading anatomy lab lessons for health professional learners, mentoring high school students, and treating patients at the UCSF pro-bono community clinic. Her clinical interests include promoting health literacy among non-English-speaking geriatric populations and improving patient outcomes related to sleep and delirium prevention in the hospital setting. Through this residency, Stephanie hopes to continue growing as an educator and clinician in order to provide meaningful, effective interventions that improve her patients’ quality of life. Of note, Stephanie has a serious sweet tooth and is often seen hanging out at local bakeries and cafes! She also loves going on hikes, spending quality time with her cats, Matcha and Azuki, and recently picked up crocheting as a new hobby.
Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency
Jane Bakhter, PT, DPT, earned her B.S. in Psychology from UC Davis in 2021 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from UCSF/SFSU in 2025. During graduate school, she conducted research on the efficacy of interventions for Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness and contributed to developing an acute care treadmill protocol for stroke patients. Through her clinical training at UCSF and Stanford, she gained diverse experiences treating individuals with complex neurological conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a Neurological Physical Therapy Resident, Jane looks forward to collaborating with UCSF’s expert clinicians to advance her skills and knowledge, and teach in the DPT Program. She is particularly interested in Parkinson’s disease, vestibular disorders, stroke, and multiple sclerosis, and in applying her psychology background to provide patient-centered care. Outside of the clinic, Jane enjoys traveling the world, crafting, playing board games, exploring the outdoors, and sampling pastries wherever she goes.
Marlene Loui, PT, DPT, was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She graduated with a B.S. in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon in 2019 and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2025. Her interest in neurologic rehabilitation started while taking care of her grandfathers during their road to recovery post-stroke and continued as she witnessed the impact of physical therapy in each patient’s journey. Throughout her schooling, she gained experience in several clinical settings including outpatient orthopedics working with medically complex patients; inpatient rehabilitation with a primary focus in spinal cord injury; and acute care with a mixture of neurologic, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and wound care services. Her clinical interests include stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, vestibular disorders, and pelvic health. During the Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency program, she hopes to become more knowledgeable about best-practice interventions for the diverse neurological conditions, refine her clinical reasoning and skills, and provide well-informed care to her future patients. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys trying new restaurants, connecting with family and friends, watching Japanese and Korean dramas, attending concerts, playing the cello, and cooking.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency
Jose Duenas, PT, DPT, grew up as a first-generation Salvadoran-American in South Central Los Angeles. Growing up in a medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged population sparked his passion for service and ultimately led him to discover physical therapy while earning his BS in Biological Sciences at UC Santa Barbara. He went on to earn an MS in Biological Sciences from Grand Canyon University before completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at UC San Franscisco. During his time at UCSF, Jose served as class co-president, co-led a Spanish medical terminology elective, and provided care through UCSF’s pro bono clinics, including Clínica Martín-Baró and the Community Clinic, deepening his commitment to inclusive and accessible care. Passionate about musculoskeletal health, health equity, and community engagement, Jose is excited to deepen his orthopedic expertise while continuing to serve Bay Area communities through the UCSF Orthopedic Residency. Long-term, he hopes to advocate for accessible PT education and expand culturally responsive care for Spanish-speaking populations.
Christopher How, PT, DPT, graduated from Cal State Monterey Bay with a Bachelors in Kinesiology with an Exercise Science Concentration and a minor in Psychology in 2022. He received his doctorate in physical therapy from UCSF/SFSU in 2025. Throughout physical therapy school, Chris volunteered at the UCSF community clinic helping underinsured patients continue to receive healthcare services and taught medical Spanish with his peers to other physical therapy students. His clinical interests include injury prevention, vestibular therapy and using clinical data to improve patient experiences. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, watching science fiction movies and exploring the outdoors!
Sophia Sears, PT, DPT, grew up in Davis, CA and graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021 with a B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science Concentration) and a minor in Spanish. She subsequently received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the joint UCSF/SFSU program in 2025. Sophia’s professional interests include health and wellness promotion, sports injury prevention, chronic pain management, and team-based holistic care. During PT school, Sophia participated in UCSF’s Community Clinic, led the Medical Spanish elective with her peers, volunteered as a Word on the Wards Student Director at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and was a part of the inaugural class of UCSF’s Inter-professional Collaboration Scholars Program (IPCS). She aims to utilize Orthopedic Residency to hone her clinical reasoning skills with complex populations, explore her love for teaching, and work towards practicing as a primary care PT. Outside of the clinic and classroom, Sophia enjoys finding the sunny spots of San Francisco, surfing, playing soccer, and spending time with her family, friends, and cat Pastrami.
Women's Health Physical Therapy Residency
Summer Corry, PT, DPT grew up in Hawaii. Much of her childhood was spent in her neighborhood botanical garden, making bread with her grandma, surfing, doing metal and fiber arts, and running. Summer pivoted to a career in physical therapy after learning about pelvic health PT in her sophomore year of college. Summer earned her doctorate of physical therapy at UCSF & SFSU. Pelvic health physical therapy combines her passion for sexual and reproductive health with movement and physical rehabilitation. She views patient education as a powerful clinical tool and seeks to help patients feel safe and autonomous in their bodies.
Summer’s clinical interests include improving access and outcomes for aging adults and queer and trans patients. She aspires to expand what disability justice and inclusive practice can look like in PT education and clinics. She was a coauthor of a piece in the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health and is a coauthor of forthcoming research articles on urinary incontinence and fall risk in aging adults, as well as PT following obstetric fistula repair. When not working, Summer enjoys reading, felting, going on walks with friends to find tasty snacks, and spending time with her two bunnies. She is honored to be part of UCSF’s inaugural pelvic health residency.
Ixel Garcia PT, DPT, was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2020. After working as a physical therapy aide and personal trainer, she moved to San Francisco to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy at UCSF/SFSU.
During PT school, Ixel remained actively involved in pro bono clinics, peer mentorship, and community health initiatives. Her interest in pelvic health grew through these clinical experiences, where she worked with patients who had long struggled with undiagnosed or untreated pelvic concerns due to limited access to specialized care. Witnessing the impact of culturally sensitive and affirming treatment strengthened her commitment to expanding access to pelvic and women’s health services, particularly for underserved and Spanish-speaking communities.
As a Women’s Health Resident at UCSF, Ixel is excited to continue developing her clinical expertise, engaging in teaching and mentorship, and contributing to a more equitable and inclusive future in pelvic health. Outside the clinic, you’ll likely find her strolling through the neighborhood, sampling pastries from a new bakery, or on a mission to find the city’s best cappuccino.