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Division of Nephrology Heersink School of Medicine

Meet Our People

When you train with us, you'll find rewarding relationships with our entire nephrology team. Take a few moments to learn a little more about us!

 

Discover Our Exceptional Educators

The leaders of our fellowship program are all national leaders in the specialty. Each has a passion for providing life-changing care for our patients today and for ensuring that care for tomorrow through training and discovery.

  • Eric Judd, MD
  • Yasolatha Chalicheemala, MD
  • Ammar Almehmi, MD
  • Timmy Lee, MD, MSPH

  • Eric Judd, MD

    Clinical Nephrology Fellowship Director

  • Yasolatha Chalicheemala, MD

    Renal Transplant Fellowship Director

  • Ammar Almehmi, MD

    Interventional Nephrology Fellowship Director

  • Timmy Lee, MD, MSPH

    Division Director

 

 

Get to Know Your Fellow Trainees

As one of the best programs in the nation, we attract trainees from across the United States and beyond.We find tremendous strength in this breadth of experience and perspectives, and we look forward to including you in our dynamic team of trainees.

 

Clinical Nephrology PGY4 Fellows

Asif Ghous, MD

Asif Ghous, MD

Residency: El Rector de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (CU)
Med School: Hospital Dr. Víctor Ríos Ruiz & Hospital Regional Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente, Los Angeles & Concepción

Caitlin Vega, MD

Caitlin Vega, MD

Residency: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Med School: Baptist Health, Birmingham, Alabama

Gabrielle Barthel, MD

Gabrielle Barthel, MD

Residency: Wayne State University
Med School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Osiris Fernandez, MD

Osiris Fernandez, MD

Residency: Pontificia Universidad Catholica Madre y Maestra facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Dominican Republic
Med School: Internal Medicine Residency at Valley Baptist Medical Center, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Ryan Falcone, MD

Ryan Falcone, MD

Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine
Med School: Louisiana State University

Zachary Fortenbery, DO

Zachary Fortenbery, DO

Residency: Lincoln Memorial University
Med School: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

 

 

Clinical Nephrology PGY5 Fellows

Sully Marquez Flores, MD

Sully Marquez Flores, MD

Residency: Brookwood Baptist Health - Internal Medicine
Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras

Stephen Hollingsworth, MD

Stephen Hollingsworth, MD

Residency: Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Med School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Raja Ram Khenhrani, MD

Raja Ram Khenhrani, MD

Med School: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Pakistan

Jawad Mir, MD

Jawad Mir, MD

Med School: Army Medical School - Pakistan

Victor Ortiz, MD

Victor Ortiz, MD

Residency: Brookwood Baptist Health Internal Medicine
Med School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

Joven Tristeza, MD

Joven Tristeza, MD

Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Med School: Louisian State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Daniel Weintraub, MD

Daniel Weintraub, MD

Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Med School: Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine

 

Transplant Nephrology Fellow

Danielle Lewis, MD

Danielle Lewis, MD

Residency: University of Oklahoma School of Medicine
Med School: University of Oklahoma School of Medicine

 

Ready to unlock your potential?

Peruse our programs to get a sense of the rich fellowship training experience that awaits you at UAB.
Clinical Nephrology Interventional Nephrology Renal Transplant Nephrology

 

Got questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.

I'd be delighted to talk with you about the many exciting possibilities that await you at UAB. Contact me for more details about our nephrology fellowships.

Jessica Hargrove, Program Coordinator II
(205) 934-1801

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