Resident Snapshots

Daniel Quintero, DO

Resident, PGY-1

A Tucson local, Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science at the University of Arizona in Physiology with a minor in public health and his medical degree from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. His academic interests include chronic pain, consult liaison psychiatry and inpatient psychiatry. In his free time, he likes to spend time with family and friends or be physically active.

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Ali Said, DO

Resident, PGY-2

Ali was born in London, UK, and immigrated to Southern California, where he grew up. He received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology from UCLA and his medical degree from Touro University Nevada. His professional interests include integrative medicine, consultation-liaison psychiatry, neurotechnology, and inpatient/outpatient psychiatry. Outside of medicine, Ali enjoys playing soccer, supporting Arsenal F.C., traveling abroad, and eating delicious food with family and friends.

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Jody Platto, MD, MMSc

Resident, PGY-3

Jody grew up in Scarsdale, NY and Norwich, VT. Following an early career as a professional athlete - competing in the equestrian discipline of Eventing - Jody resumed her formal education, graduating from Wellesley College with a BA in Neuroscience. She went on to earn her MD from The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and concurrently pursued a Master of Medical Sciences in Medical Education at Harvard Medical School, which will be conferred in November 2022. Jody's professional interests include sports psychiatry and medical education. Her personal interests include triathlon and marathon training, writing, and resting.

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Giuliano Scaini, DO

Resident, PGY-4

Giuliano earned a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona Honors College before moving across the country to obtain his medical degree from the University of New England.  His professional interests include addiction psychiatry, psychedelics research, and adult inpatient psychiatry. Outside of work he enjoys playing the bass guitar, eating good food, watching basketball and hockey, and spending time with his wife and their cat, Kiwi.

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