L to R: Rahmath Althaf and Hugh CheekThe UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed two new faculty members in the month of June. Please join us in making them feel at home!

Rahmath Althaf, D.O., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, earned her medical degree from the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York. Dr. Althaf completed her residency in general pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA and she completed her pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL. Her research and clinical interests include: IBD and Intestinal Ultrasound.

Hugh Cheek, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. Dr. Cheek completed his residency in general pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in Birmingham, AL, and served as a chief resident as well. Prior to joining UAB, he has worked as a community pediatrician in Birmingham, AL. His clinical and research interests include: children with complex medical care along with resident education and wellness.