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Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Heersink School of Medicine

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Meet Our People

When you train with us, you'll find rewarding relationships with our entire gastroenterology and hepatology 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.

  • Chad Burski, MD
  • Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD
  • Derek Estes, MD
  • Meagan Gray, MD
  • Brendan McGuire, MD
  • Kondal Kyanam, MD

  • Chad Burski, MD

    Associate Professor of Medicine
    Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Director

  • Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD

    Assistant Professor of Medicine
    Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship 

  • Derek Estes, MD

    Assistant Professor of Medicine
    Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship

  • Meagan Gray, MD

    Assistant Professor of Medicine
    Director, Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

    "We provide fellows with a comprehensive training experience in liver diseases, including cirrhosis and liver transplantation, in collaboration with various specialties, benefiting from a broad referral base and a collegial environment across all specialties."

  • Brendan McGuire, MD

    Professor
    Director, UAB Liver Center
    Associate Program Director, Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program

  • Kondal Kyanam, MD

    Associate Professor
    Interim Division Director
    Director, Basil I. Hirschowitz Center of Excellence in Endoscopy
    Director, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program

 

 

Get to Know Your Fellow Trainees

As one of the best hospitals for Gastroenterology services in the nation, we attract trainees from across the United States and beyond. We find tremendous strength in their breadth of backgrounds and perspectives, and we look forward to including you in our dynamic team of trainees.


Gastroenterology & Hepatology PGY4 Fellows

Grace Kim, MD

Grace Kim, MD

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Residency: Boston Medical Center

Krissie Lobon, MD

Krissie Lobon, MD

Medical School: Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Residency: Vanderbilt University

Kyle Meissiner, MD

Kyle Meissiner, MD

Medical School: McGovern Medical School - University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Nicole Rueb, MD

Nicole Rueb, MD

Medical School: Louisian State University - New Orleans
Residency: University of Colorado School of Medicine

Alexander Wang, MD, PhD

Alexander Wang, MD, PhD

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

 

Gastroenterology & Hepatology PGY5 Fellows

Tyler Daugherty, MD

Tyler Daugherty, MD

Medical School: Emory University
Residency: Washington University

Ore Adekunle, MD

Ore Adekunle, MD

Medical School: Moorehouse School of Medicine
Residency: University of Alabama

Dala Eloubeidi, MD

Dala Eloubeidi, MD

Medical School: University of South Alabama
Residency: University of Michigan

Diep Edwards, MD

Diep Edwards, MD

Medical School:University of Alabama
Residency: John Hopkins School of Medicine

 

Gastroenterology & Hepatology PGY6 Fellows 

Mahmoud Aryan, MD

Mahmoud Aryan, MD

Medical School: University of Florida
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Elena Gibson, MD

Elena Gibson, MD

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Residency: University of Utah

John Locke, MD

John Locke, MD

Medical School: University of Louisville
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Erin Petrie, MD

Erin Petrie, MD

Medical School: Florida State University
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham


Advanced Endoscopy Fellows

Muhammad Farooq, MD

Muhammad Farooq, MD

Medical School: Aga Khan University
Residency: University of Connecticut
GI Fellowship: East Carolina University

Walid Khan, MD

Walid Khan, MD

Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Medicine
Residency: University of Florida
GI Fellowship: East Carolina University

 

Transplant Hepatology Fellow

Rasheed Musa, MD

Rasheed Musa, MD

Medical School: Mu'Tah University, Al Kerak, Jordan
Residency: East Tennessee State University

 

Ready to unlock your potential?

Peruse our programs to get a sense of the rich fellowship training experience that awaits you at UAB.
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Transplant Hepatology Advanced Endoscopy

 

Got questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.

Nix 1102 250x250I'd be delighted to talk with you about the many exciting possibilities that await you at UAB. Contact me for more details about gastroenterology fellowships.

Monti Nix, Education Administrator
(205) 996-2459

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