Dr. Zalak Patel joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Zalak Patel joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  Originally from Ahmedabad, India, she earned her medical degree from Gujarat University in 2019 after attending Smt N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad.  During medical school, she cultivated a love of teaching by tutoring undergraduate medical […]

Dr. Ahmad Obeidat joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Ahmad Obeidat joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  A native of Jordan, he graduated with honors from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2019.  Dr. Obeidat’s medical school experience was highlighted by his significant involvement in volunteer work, especially in refugee […]

Dr. Yaman Mkhaimer joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Yaman Mkhaimer joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He was born and raised in Amman, Jordan, where he received his medical degree at the Hashemite University of Jordan in 2016.  In 2020, he moved to Minnesota to join the Mayo Clinic Nephrology […]

Dr. Tarek Bakain joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Tarek Bakain joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  He was born and raised in Amman-Jordan and pursued his medical degree at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, graduating with University Honors in 2018.  His passion for medicine extended beyond academics.  During his […]

Dr. Robert Case joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Robert Case joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  His main clinical interests are pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease.  His primary role will be in the outpatient management of these conditions.  There is a substantial population of patients who […]

Dr. Margaret Brubaker joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Margaret Brubaker joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  She grew up near St. Paul, Minnesota.  Her close relationships with her grandparents growing up and her experiences volunteering at the nursing home in her neighborhood as a high school student instilled […]

Dr. Hazera Khatun joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Hazera Khatun joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  She was born and raised in Bangladesh.  She earned her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree from Dhaka Medical College in 2004.  She completed her internship at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.  Additionally, […]

Dr. Timothy Ackerman joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Timothy Ackerman joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  He was born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey.  He attended Rutgers University and graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Cellular Biology and Neuroscience.  He […]

Dr. Marwa Ahmed joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Marwa M. Ahmed joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  She was born and raised in Sudan and received her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum in 2012.  After completing a one-year internship, she was granted permanent registration at the […]

Dr. Amrat Kumar joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Amrat Kumar joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in July 2024.  He grew up in Diplo, Pakistan, and received medical education at Sindh Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.  He then spent a few years working as a medical officer near his hometown before moving to the USA […]

Dr. Bryce Montane joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Bryce Montane joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics as an Assistant Professor in July of 2024.  He is a Floridian born and raised!  He went to University of South Florida as part of the 7-year medical program for undergraduate and medical school.  He graduated Internal Medicine Residency […]

Dr. Amber Griffith joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Amber Griffith Neil joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Allergy and Immunology as an Instructor as of July 2024.  She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and her doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh.  She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Washington University School of Medicine.  During […]

Dr. Priya Pal joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Priya Pal joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Instructor in July of 2024.  Dr. Pal completed undergraduate training at Florida State University (BS Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biomedical Mathematics 2008), completed her MD, PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (2017), medical residency at Tulane (2017-2020) followed by […]

Dr. Christina Kratschmer joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Christina Kratschmer joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology as an Instructor as of July 2024.  She received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. There, she was enrolled in the Medical Scientist Training Program and completed her PhD in the laboratory of Dr. Matthew Levy.  Her thesis, Towards […]

Dr. Ali Khan joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Ali Ayub Khan joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma before attending the University of Oklahoma for undergraduate studies.  He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with a minor in Spanish while […]

Dr. Saleh Alhalaseh joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Saleh Yazeed Saleh Alhalaseh joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  Originally from Jordan, he has pursued a path of academic excellence and dedication to patient care.  He graduated from Mu’tah University, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan, where he earned his medical degree in 2019. […]

Dr. Gizem Kaya joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Gizem Kaya joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  She was born in Izmir, Turkey.  She was accepted to one of the top three medical schools in Turkey after being part of % 0.1 percentile students in national exam of Turkey.  During medical school, […]

Dr. Tong Yu joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Tong Yu joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024. She grew up in Iowa City, Iowa and completed both undergraduate studies, medical education, and residency training in the Midwest. She attended college at Washington University in St. Louis and graduated cum laude in 2017 […]

Dr. Nitin Pokhrel joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Nitin Pokhrel joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases as an Instructor in July 2024.  He has previously worked on mouse models of osteoporosis.  His research primarily focuses on osteoclasts and their manipulation using both pharmacologic and genetic approaches for the prevention of bone disorders.  Currently, he is […]

Dr. Patrick Olson joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Patrick Olson joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an instructor as of July 2024.  He completed the Medical Scientist Training Program, residency, and infectious disease fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine.  Dr. Olson is mentored by Dr. Juliane Bubeck-Wardenburg in the Department of Pediatrics.  His basic science […]

Dr. Marilia Pinzone joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Marilia Pinzone joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an instructor in July 2024.  She is an infectious disease physician-scientist with a research interest in studying how HIV reservoirs are formed and maintained as well as investigating the factors that drive poor immunological recovery and non-AIDS comorbidities in people […]

Dr. ZeNan Chang joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. ZeNan Chang joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology as an Instructor in July 2024.  His major research focus is on the small intestine, the primary nutrient-absorbing organ of the body.  The small intestine demonstrates marked ability to adapt to diverse settings including diet changes, injury, and loss of functional surface […]

Dr. Parth Shah joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Parth Shah joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by gastroenterology fellowship and transplant hepatology fellowship at Washington University in St. […]

Dr. Thabet Qapaja joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Thabet Qapaja joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024.  Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, he has always been driven by a passion for medicine.  He attended the University of Jordan – School of Medicine, graduating with Honors in 2018. Dr. Qapaja completed his […]

Dr. Jerry Fong joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Jerry Fong joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia before coming to Washington University in St. Louis in 2009.  There, he first graduated magna cum laude with a major in Biomedical Engineering and minor […]

Dr. Arjab Adhikari joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Arjab Adhikari joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He was born and raised in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.  He did his medical school at KIST Medical College in Nepal.  Following his graduation, Dr. Adhikari pursued residency training at Ascension Saint […]

Dr. Anand Kadakia joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Anand Kadakia joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July of 2024.  He hails from Vadodara, India, where he spent his formative years.  He pursued his medical education at the Government Medical College of Baroda at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara, completing his Bachelor of Medicine, […]

Dr. Megan Curtis joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Megan Rose Curtis joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  She is a dedicated physician, researcher, and educator with a focus on infectious diseases and women’s reproductive health.  Dr. Curtis’ research interests have spanned topics from HIV and obstetric hemorrhage in sub-Saharan Africa […]

Dr. Emma Ludwig joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Emma Ludwig joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  She received her Internal Medicine training at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, in which she is board certified.   She is currently training in Geriatrics at Washington University School of Medicine with […]

Dr. Ellie Fishbein joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Ellie Fishbein joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics as an assistant professor in July 2024.  With fellowship training in the field, she also plays a key role in medical education, teaching and mentoring residents and medical students in clinical settings, particularly in the care of older adults. […]

Dr. Rushin Patel joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Rushin Patel joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine as an Instructor in July 2024. He grew up in Ahmedabad, India, where he also obtained his medical degree from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, in 2017 through Gujarat University. Dr. Patel’s professional journey includes completing his internship and residency at SSM […]

Dr. Lolwa Al-Obaid joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Lolwa Al-Obaid joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology as an Assistant Professor in July 2024.  She is a transplant hepatologist, who attended medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.  She completed her internal medicine residency at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, where she also […]

Dr. Michael Kramer joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Michael Kramer joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Instructor in July 2024.  He is a physician-scientist with a research and clinical interest in hematologic malignancies, with a particular focus on acute myeloid leukemia (AML).  After completing an MD and PhD degree with a focus on computational and systems […]

Dr. Sheun Aluko joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Sheun Aluko joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2024.  He brings a profound commitment to patient care and academic medicine.  Dr. Aluko, or “Shay” as people call him, began his medical journey at a young age after reading The Body Electric, a book which […]

Dr. Nathan Neilson joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Nathan Andrew Neilson joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in June 2024.  He was born in Buffalo, New York but largely grew up in Columbus, Ohio.  He attended the Ohio State University and graduated magna cum laude in 2017 with a major in Biology and minors […]

Dr. Elisa De Togni joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Elisa De Togni joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in June 2024.  She grew up in Conway, Arkansas before attending Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry, graduating with Departmental Honors in Chemistry.  During undergraduate, she was awarded […]

Dr. Samantha Harris joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Samantha Harris joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in June 2024.  She grew up on Long Island, New York before attending Tufts University in Boston where she graduated summa cum laude with highest thesis honors with a bachelor’s degree in Biology.  After she graduated college, she […]

Dr. Andrew Alter joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Andrew Alter joined the Department of Medicine in Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in June of 2024.  He was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and he lived there until he went to college.  He completed his undergraduate degree double majoring in biology and political science at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. […]

Dr. Christian McNeely joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Christian McNeely joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an Assistant Professor in June of 2024.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with Distinction in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Minors; Chemistry, Spanish in 2011 and his MD degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine […]

Dr. Hannah Markova joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Hannah Markova joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in June of 2024.  She was born and raised here in St. Louis, Missouri.  She went on to attend the University of Cincinnati after receiving a scholarship to play Division I tennis.  Dr. Markova graduated summa cum laude […]

Dr. Rehan Rais joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Rehan Rais joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in June 2024.  He was born in Karachi, Pakistan and completed his early education and medical school there.  He graduated from Liaquat National Medical College with honors.  During his time in medical school, he received many accolades including […]

Dr. Pan Ma joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Pan Ma joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an instructor in May 2024.  As a researcher, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of myocarditis disease.  Her work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and presented at prestigious conferences, earning them recognition as a competitive early career investigator. […]

Dr. Mark Sundermeyer joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Mark Sundermeyer joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Associate Professor as of February 2024.  He is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist with experience in clinical care, research accrual, teaching/education, and administration.  He was admitted to the University Missouri Columbia as an 8-year undergraduate/medical school Conley Scholar. Following […]

Dr. Hector Palacios joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Hector Palacios joined the Department of Medicine in the Nutritional Science and Obesity Medicine Division as an Instructor in March 2024.  He obtained his PhD in Metabolic Biology from the University of California at Berkeley, where he conducted research under the guidance of Professor Marc Hellerstein. His research focused on investigating the effects of […]

Dr. Andrew Atkinson joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Andrew Atkinson joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor in March 2024.  Dr. Atkinson is a statistician and methodologist providing ad hoc and project-driven support for interventional and observational studies.  His research involves developing methods for handling missing data, the adoption of the estimand framework to […]

Dr. Gayathri Krishnan joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Gayathri Krishnan joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Assistant Professor as of July 2023.  She completed her ID fellowship in 2022 at WUSM and a Medical education fellowship in 2023.  She finished medical school at Government Medical College in Trivandrum, India and residency training at University of […]

Dr. Qiankun Wang joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Qiankun Wang joins the Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases as an Instructor as of October 2023. The HIV latent reservoir is the major barrier to an HIV cure.  Developing a functional cure for HIV/AIDS requires further studies of HIV and host interactions. He is interested in innate immune responses to HIV-1 […]

Dr. Raymond Bourey joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Raymond Bourey joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology as an Associate Professor as of December 2023.  From New Hampshire, Dr. Bourey grew up in the Chicago area as a musician and outdoorsman.  He returned recently to Washington University after a 28-year absence.  His work has been guided by the aspiration […]

Dr. Mallorie Vest joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Mallorie Vest joined the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine as an Instructor in Medicine in December 2023.  She was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in a family of physicians in Godfrey, Illinois.  She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in Molecular […]

Dr. Huram Mok joins the Department of Medicine

Dr. Huram Mok joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine as an Instructor as of January 2024.  His career goal is to improve outcomes in patients with lung infections by understanding the mechanisms that balance pathogen clearance and immunopathology.  His experiences as a clinical fellow, which involved taking […]