Faculty and Fellows

I am originally from Springfield, MO where I grew up and attended college at Drury University. I moved to Kansas City to attend medical school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) and happily stayed to complete my pediatric residency at Children’s Mercy.

During my residency training at Children’s Mercy, I was very quickly drawn hospital medicine as a career interest. The resident teaching team structure, patient acuity and broad patient exposure coupled with the experience I had with faculty members solidified my interest in pursuing a PHM fellowship; and I was thrilled to stay at Children’s Mercy to complete my fellowship training.

I am interested in advocacy as well as identifying and decreasing/eliminating health disparities in hospitalized children. Outside of work I love to run, enjoy time outdoors, attend sporting events (Red Friday is the best day of the week – go Chiefs), and explore new restaurants and places around the city with my husband and son.

I was born and raised in Owasso, OK (a suburb of Tulsa). I went to Oklahoma State for undergrad and then moved to Fort Worth for medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. I completed my Internal Medicine/Pediatric residency at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and Children's Mercy. After this I worked at a local adult hospital for 2 years. 

Hospital medicine was my favorite rotation in medical school and continued to be my favorite throughout residency. I enjoy the wide variety of patients and disease pathology that we have the opportunity to take care of. I was very excited to come back to Children's Mercy for fellowship. I am interested in the care of children with medical complexity and any opportunities to help with their transition of care to adult medicine. 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons, attending local sporting events, cooking, and trying new restaurants around town. 

I am originally from Zionsville, Indiana, which is a suburb on the northwest side of Indianapolis. I majored in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University where I then stayed for medical school, pediatrics residency, and a year as a pediatrics chief resident. I am excited to do my pediatric hospital medicine fellowship at Children's Mercy while pursuing a Master of Health Professions Education Degree! I was drawn to this program by the combination of excellent clinical training and wonderful opportunities in medical education. Everyone I met through the interview process made me confident that I would feel right at home, and that has proven to be true. 

Outside of work I enjoy sports (both playing and observing), card games, board games, eating ice cream with my friends, and getting involved in our church community. I particularly enjoy sharing these hobbies with my wife and children (especially my oldest who is quite a hoot, if I do say so myself).

I am originally from Olathe, KS. I completed an undergraduate degree at Pittsburg State University, where I majored in Biology. I attended medical school at University of Kansas. I completed my pediatric residency at Children’s Mercy, and am thrilled to stay here for fellowship!

The PHM division is providing me with exceptional clinical experience as well as strong mentorship to grow as a clinician and researcher. My scholarly interests include advocacy work, social determinants of health, and advancements in behavioral health care. I am excited for the opportunities at CMH that will allow me to continue exploring these interests throughout fellowship.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, cooking, baking, and exploring Kansas City.

I have moved around enough to not call one place home. At 15, I transplanted from India to Philly metro area then went to Pittsburgh for undergrad, Toledo, Ohio for medical school, Norfolk, Virginia for residency and now I have been here in Kansas City metro area for the past 4 years. 

I initially worked in the Children's Mercy ED and then with the PHM division before starting my fellowship. My time with the PHM division introduced me to the wonderful group of people with varied interests in anything you can think of. I was especially impressed by the research infrastructure at PHM including many grant recipients and quickly found my mentor. I am interested in health services research focusing on overuse. 

Outside of work, I enjoy going to various parks with my son, hiking, board games and listening to audiobooks.

I am originally from Crystal Lake, IL. I completed my undergraduate degree at Loyola University in Chicago, where I majored in biology and psychology. I then went on to receive a Masters in Biomedical Sciences at Midwestern University before attending medical school at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. I completed my pediatric residency at Advocate Children’s in Park Ridge, IL and was excited to make the move closer to family to start fellowship at Children’s Mercy.

The PHM division at Children's Mercy provides not only a strong clinical training experience but the diversity and abundance of research support and resources embedded within the program is exponential. My scholarly interests include social determinants of health, antibiotic stewardship, quality improvement and advocacy. I look forward to pursuing these interests and know I will be well equipped to do so throughout the fellowship at CMH. 

Outside of work, I love to work out, current Peloton and Pure Barre enthusiast, baking and spending time going to sporting events or exploring local hot spots with friends and family.