Chris P. Eckstein, M.D., Chief Resident (2008-2009) (Class of 2009)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Alabama - Birmingham, B.A. Spanish, 2001
Medical School: University of Alabama - Birmingham School of Medicine, 2005
Hometown: Union Hill, AL
Research/Interest: Stroke and Neuromuscular Disease
Hobbies: Movies, Golf
Amy W. Amara, M.D., Ph.D. (Class of 2009)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Agnes Scott College, B.S. Biochemistry
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (M.D. / Ph.D.)
Hometown: LaGrange, GA
Research/Interest: Neuromuscular Disorders
Hobbies: Cycling, Running, Pets
Aaron M. Anderson, M.D. (Class of 2009)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Xavier University, B.S. Biology, 2000
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, 2005
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Research/Interest: Epilepsy, Stroke, Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Golf, Waterskiing, Tennis, Rock-climbing
Tiffany Q. Pineda, M.D. (Class of 2009)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Southern California, B.S. Psychobiology / B.A. Music
Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, 2005
Hometown: Fort Payne, AL
Research/Interest: Neuromuscular Disease
Hobbies: Piano, flute, piccolo, violin. Travel, movies, water sports
Victor W. Sung, M.D. (Class of 2009)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Vanderbilt University, B.S. Neuroscience
Medical School: University of Texas, Southwestern School of Medicine, 2005
Birthplace: Wyandotte, MI
Research/Interest: Research on Homocysteine Levels and Cognitive Performance in Parkinson's Disease
Hobbies: Sports, spending time with family, especially traveling
Paul A. Sykes, M.D., Ph.D. (Class of 2009)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Southern Mississippi, B.S. Chemistry
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2005 (M.D./Ph.D. Neuroscience)
Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS
Research/Interest: Brain Development, Regulation of Brain Architecture
Hobbies: Camping, Hiking, and Spending time with family
Timothy P. Hecker, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Resident (2007-2008) (Class of 2008)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Catholic University of America, B.S. 2000
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine (M.D./Ph.D.)
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Research/Interest: Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-imaging
Hobbies: Working out, Fishing, & Grilling
Daniel L. Cobb, M.D. (Class of 2008)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Alabama - Birmingham, B.S. 2000
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2004
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Research/Interest: Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Music, Traveling
Thomas H. (Chip) Gann, M.D. (Class of 2008)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Auburn University, B.S. Chemical Engineering, 2000
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2004
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Research/Interest: Epilepsy and Neuromuscular Disorders
Hobbies: Golf, Waterskiing, Reading
Xiaosi "Stan" Han, M.D., Ph.D. (Class of 2008)
Undergraduate School/Medical School:Hunan Medical University
Birthplace: Hebi, China
Research/Interest: Neuro-oncology and Neurodegenerative DiseasesDisorders
Hobbies: Travel, Soccer, and Gardening
Michael Mitchell, M.D. (Class of 2008)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Mississippi State University, B.S. Biological Engineering, 2000
Medical School:University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2004
Birthplace: New Orleans, LA
Research/Interest: General Neurology and Neuromuscular Disorders
Hobbies: Playing guitar, watching movies
Bijay N. Pandey, M.D. (Class of 2008)
Undergraduate School/Degree: St. Xavier's College
Medical School: Bhagalpur Medical College (M.B.B.S.), Rajendra Medical College (M.D.), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (DM - Neurology)
Birthplace: Bihar, India
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Research/Interest: Neuromuscular Disorders and Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Digital Photography, Travel, and Golf
Aruna Thotakura Arora, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Resident (2006-2007), (Class of 2007)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Birmingham-Southern College, Biology/Psychology, 1997Graduate School/Degree: University of Alabama -- Birmingham, Epidemiology, M.P.H. 1999
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2003
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Research/Interest: Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Mulitple Sclerosis
Hobbies: Photography and Movies
Rohit Dhall, M.D. (Class of 2007)
Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2000
Birthplace: Jalandhar, India
Interest: Movement disorders and deep brain stimulation
Hobbies: sketching, writing, and volleyball
Richard G. Diethelm, M.D. (Class of 2007)
Undergraduate School/Degree:Millsaps College, B.A. Religious Studies 1995; B.S. Biology 1997;
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine M.D., 2003
Fellowship interests: Stroke/Critical Care Neurology and Behavioral Neurology
Hobbies: jogging and camping
Rotem Elgavish, M.D., Ph.D. (Class of 2007)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Johns Hopkins University ‘94 / Electrical Engineering
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2003 (M.D./Ph.D. Neuroimaging)
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Research/Interest: Neuroengineering, Epilepsy
Hobbies: Soccer, Chess
Rhodemarie Maron, M.D. (Class of 2007)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Furman University, BS/Biology, 1997
Medical School: University of Health Sciences, Osteopathic Medical School, Kansas City, MO, 2003
Birthplace: Burlington, CT
Research/Interest: Neuro-oncology and Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Running, Piano, and Sketching
Damon E. Patterson, M.D. (Class of 2007)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Tennessee, Knoxville/ B.A. Multimedia Design
Medical School: University of Tennesse, Memphis, College of Medicine
Birthplace: Knoxville, TN
Research/Interest: Neuro-oncology
Hobbies: Painting, Computers (design, programming), Piano, Home theater, History
Amit Arora, M.D., Chief Resident (2005-2006) (Class of 2006)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Emory University, Biology, 1996
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2002
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
Research/Interest: Epilepsy, Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Movies, political philosophy, and golf
Post-Residency: Epilepsy Fellow, UAB
Practice: Neurology Consultants of Huntsville, P.C.
Andrew Barreto, M.D. (Class of 2006)
Undergraduate School/Degree: BS – Wake Forest University, Biology, 1997
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2002
Birthplace: Buffalo, NY
Research/Interests: Stroke, Critical Care
Hobbies: mountain biking, travel, digital photography
Post-Residency: Stroke Fellow, UT--Houston
Margaret C. Boltja, M.D. (Class of 2006)
Undergraduate School/Degree: B.A. Duke University, 1991
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine, 2002
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Hobbies: tennis, golf, and basketball with husband and son
Post-Residency: Private Practice -- Macon, Georgia
Lawrence King III, M.D. (Class of 2006)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Duquesne University/BS Biochemistry
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Birthplace: Harlan, Kentucky
Interest: epilepsy
Hobbies: traveling, billiards, golf
Post-Residency: Neuromuscular Fellow, UAB
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Karin Olds, M.D. (Class of 2006)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Missouri Columbia, BS Nursing, December, 1992
Medical School: University of Kansas, May, 2002
Birthplace: Kansas City, Mo
Research/Interest: vascular critical care neurology
Hobbies: spending time with family/friends, cooking, wine tasting, traveling, volleyball, water sports
Post-Residency: Private Practice -- Kansas City, Kansas
Harrison C. Walker, M.D. (Class of 2006) Undergraduate School/Degree: Birmingham-Southern College, 1997
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birthplace: Starkville, Mississippi
Research/Interest: Deep Brain Stimulation, Synaptic Neurophysiology
Training: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholars Program
Hobbies: Classical music, College Basketball
Post-Residency: Movement Disorders Fellow, UAB
Gerald Calegan, M.D., Chief Resident (2004-2005) (Class of 2005)
Undergraduate School/Degree: BS – LSU, Petroleum Engineering, 1995Medical School: Tulane, 2001
Birthplace: New Orleans
Research/Interest: Parkinson's Disease
Hobbies: cooking, backpacking, running
Post-Residency: Movement Disorders Fellow, UAB
email: gcalegan@gmail.com
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Jennifer L. DeWolfe, D.O. (Class of 2005)
Undergraduate School/Degree: Jacksonville University/BS Biology
Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interest: Epilepsy and Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Racquetball, hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, and playing with son
Post-Residency: Epilepsy Fellow, UAB
Amita Shimpi, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Undergraduate School/Degree: D G Ruparel College, Bombay, India, March, 1992
Medical School: Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Bombay, India, February 1998
Birthplace: Bombay, India
Interests: Sleep Medicine, Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis
Hobbies: oil-painting, pottery, and gardening
Post-Residency: Private Practice -- Houston, Texas
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Sheri L. Swader, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Central Arkansas, BS Chemistry, 1997
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2001
Birthplace: Fairfax, VA
Research/Interest: Dementia / Behavioral Neurology
Hobbies: whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, and camping
Post-Residency: Private Practice -- Cullman, Alabama
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Angela Young Achong, M.D. (Class of 2005)
Undergraduate School/Degree: University of Zulia, Venezuela
Medical School: University of Zulia, Venezuela, 1997
Birthplace: Venezuela
Research/Interest: Huntington’s Disease and Neuromuscular disorders
Hobbies: piano, running, and dancing
Post-Residency: Neuromuscular Fellow, UAB
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