Meet Our Staff
Sydney Newburn
Sydney graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology and Bioethics from the University of Virginia in 2023. During her time at UVA, Sydney was President of the pickleball team, a writer for the school paper, The Cavalier Daily, and worked for the men’s lacrosse team. The summer before her fourth year, Sydney participated in a Public Health and Community Organizing program in Cape Town, South Africa. More recently, Sydney was named a Center for Global Health Equity scholar which allowed her to travel to Mbarara, Uganda to work on a clinical drug trial for patients with sepsis, HIV and tuberculosis. In addition to the clinical trial, Sydney worked with the Department of Internal Medicine, Oncology and Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Sydney is a lifelong resident of northern Virginia having graduated from The Madeira School where she interned with Dr. Carter in high school and competed on the Equestrian team. Sydney is thrilled to return to Dr. Carter’s office as she pursues her lifelong goal of becoming a PA. During her free time, you can find her at a pickleball tournament, planning her next adventure, or taking her Goldendoodle, Denver to the dog park!
Sydney Choi
Sydney graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences and a minor in Social Psychology. In between semesters, she came back home to Maryland where she volunteered at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as a gastroenterology medical assistant and Red Cross volunteer. After graduating, Sydney worked as an ophthalmologic medical assistant for two years where she learned intensive patient care involving various retinal diseases and disorders. Sydney spends her weekends volunteering at the local dog shelters and at the Wheaton Ice Arena as an assistant coach to the local short track speed skating team. Her passions for medicine and teaching inspired her to pursue a Master’s in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University. Since graduating, Sydney is excited to expand her medical knowledge in plastic and reconstructive surgery to further fuel her dream of attending medical school. During her free time, Sydney loves going to concerts with friends, tending to her many plants, and spending time with her senior dog who has been with Sydney since her eighth birthday.
Annie Hirschberger
Annie graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Public Health from Tulane University. Throughout her time at Tulane, she engaged with the New Orleans community by volunteering in the NICU/PICU of Ocschner hospital and at local charter schools as a reading partner for elementary school students and teaching sex education to middle schoolers. She also spent time gaining research experience in the department of pharmacology at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center, in which she focused on behavioral studies with ethanol and alprazolam. The summer before her senior year, Annie worked in a neurologist’s office, which confirmed her passion for medicine and her goal to attend medical school. Annie is thrilled to expand her medical knowledge and experience by working with Dr. Carter, and is excited to get involved in community initiatives in the D.C. area. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, cycling, exploring new coffee shops and going for long walks with friends.
Kate Lee
Kate graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics and Biology from Tufts University in 2024. While at Tufts, Kate played on the varsity field hockey team and served as a captain her senior year. She also was a Team Impact liaison and helped run the Tufts chapter of Strong Girls United. Kate has worked as a scribe in a pediatric practice as well as an assistant in a dermatology office, both of which solidified her desire to attend medical school. She is very excited to be working with Dr. Carter and to learn more about plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Outside of the office, Kate enjoys taking her dog on walks, baking, and coaching youth field hockey.
Dina Sapiro
Dina graduated from the University of Michigan in 2023 with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and a minor in Medical Anthropology. While at Michigan, Dina skated for the University of Michigan Synchronized Skating Teams and served as their President her senior year. In addition, she was a member of the Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity where she served as Recruitment Advisor on their Board. Dina conducted adrenal gland physiology research throughout her four years at Michigan researching adrenal diseases and building a widely used adrenal gland tumor classification system. She was also a Michigan Medicine Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer which reinforced her desire to attend medical school. Now back in the area, Dina enjoys coaching and skating for her home organization DC EDGE Synchronized Skating Teams. During her free time Dina enjoys long runs on the C&O canal, spending time with her dog Yoshi, and volunteering at the Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic. Dina is excited to be part of Dr. Carter’s team and learn more about plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Hadley Bassett
Hadley graduated with an M.S. in Biophysics and Physiology from Georgetown University in December of 2024 and previously received a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science with minors in Chemistry and Religion from Wake Forest University in 2023. During her time at Wake Forest, she conducted research at Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine, focusing on urogynecological research. She was co-authored for her research on interstitial cystitis during her time at WFIRM. During Covid, Hadley worked as a surgical shadow at Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, Italy, and in the Simulation Center at Jacobi of NY Health and Hospitals in the Bronx. These experiences reinforced her desire to work in medicine and the importance of comprehensive and equitable patient care. Before her master’s degree, Hadley worked in plastic surgery in North Carolina and loved the balance of surgical and clinical work. She desires to attend medical school and is thrilled to be working with Dr. Carter and her team! In her free time, she enjoys entertaining friends, flower arranging, taking ballet classes at Washington Ballet, exercising, and exploring the DC area.
Madeleine Nelson
Maddie graduated with a B.S. in Systems Engineering from West Point and served 5 years in the Army as a Signal Officer following graduation. While at West Point, Maddie was on the West Point Ski Patrol Team, providing first aid and evacuation services at the Victor Constant Ski Slope. During her time in the Army, Maddie led teams of soldiers to provide communications support for units across the U.S. and the Middle East. Maddie would like to continue her passion for serving others in the medical field, and is very excited to learn from Dr. Carter and her staff. In her free time Maddie loves to hang out with her loved ones, play with her dachshund Murphy, and work out.