PGY-4 Residents
Menal Bhandari, MD
Hometown: Chittorgarh, India
Undergraduate school: Central Academy School, Chittorgarh, India
Medical school: Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur, India
Internship: Weiss Memorial Hospital, Uptown , Chicago
Why did you choose Radiation Oncology? I had an interest in physics during my school days along with medical science. Radiation Oncology is a combination of both. Also having an interest in physics help me understand Radiation Oncology better.
Why Loyola? Loyola is a very good academic center with internationally recognized faculty and friendly work environment. Also with the opportunity to live in the vibrant city of Chicago.
Hobbies and interests: Play Soccor and Tennis. Hanging out with friends.
Interesting fact: My name is unique. I haven't found anyone till now with my name and same pronunciation.
Favorite movie: Half Ticket
Favorite TV show: An Indian TV show called Office Office
Favorite Chicago restaurant: Naansense in Naperville
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Biking in uptown area at the Michigan lake, hang out with friends, play cards, explore new Restaurants.
Isaac Lasko, MD

Hometown: Highland Park, Illinois
Undergraduate School: Tufts University School of Engineering
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship: Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Boston
Why did you choose Radiation Oncology? Radiation Oncology is a unique specialty where I get to wear both my "people-person" hat (interdisciplinary collaboration, long conversations with amazing patients) as well as my "science dork" hat (big machines, complex physics, 3D problem-solving). The combination of the two makes every day dynamic and fascinating.
Hobbies and Interests: Basketball, Biking, Playing guitar and singing, Being outside
Interesting Fact: I'm making a board game for fun, called "Bad Hospital" haha
Favorite Movie: Amelie
Favorite TV Show: n/a
Favorite Chicago Restaurant: Daisies in Logan Square
Favorite Thing(s) to do in Chicago: Playing basketball at the rooftop park of the famous Old Post Office building