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Meet Our Residents

Arizona Neurology Residency Program residents and faculty, 2025
Adult Neurology Residency in Arizona 2025 residents.

Class of 2027

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Elisabeth Black, M.D. 

Undergraduate school: Brigham Young University 

Medical school: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Clinical interests: General Neurology

Interests outside of medicine: Skiing, water skiing, and hiking.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Hiking

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Etta

 

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Khaled Dweik, M.D.

Medical school: Jordan University of Science and Technology  

Clinical interests: Vascular neurology, Neuro-Immunology, neuro-oncology

Interests outside of medicine: I value time enjoyed with friends-no matter the context, late night walks and drives, volleyball, board games, and video games.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Long scenic drives with good music.  

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: North Italia

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Jacob Farris, M.D.

Undergraduate school: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 

Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Clinical interests: Epilepsy, neuroimmunology

Interests outside of medicine: Playing piano, board games, cooking, and hanging out with my cats .

Favorite activity in Arizona: Visiting the state parks.

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Citizen Public House

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Joshua Ransick, M.D.

Undergraduate school: University of Kentucky  

Medical school: University of Louisville School of Medicine    

Clinical interests: Neuromuscular, headache

Interests outside of medicine: Playing bass guitar as well as watching Formula 1 and hockey .

Favorite activity in Arizona: Hiking

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: De Babel   

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Emma Sherfinski, M.D.

Undergraduate school: West Virginia University  

Medical school: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine   

Clinical interests: Mentorship, education, movement disorders   

Interests outside of medicine: Ballet, enjoying the outdoors, cooking and coffee.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Exploring all the amazing national and state parks.

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Ollie Vaughns   

Class of 2028

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Patherica Charoenmins, D.O. 

Undergraduate: Arizona State University

Medical school: Kansas City University

Clinical interests: Movement disorders, neuro-autoimmune, epilepsy

Interests outside of medicine: Cooking, yoga/Pilates, and nature walks.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Mini golf!

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: The Mission

 

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Billy Evans, M.D.

Undergraduate: Northern Arizona University

Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Clinical interests: General neurology, epilepsy, sleep medicine

Interests outside of medicine: Board games, music/concerts, reading, and outdoor activities/exercise.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Arizona is a very beautiful state (despite the three summer months when the temperature is actively trying to cook us), so activities like hiking during sunrise and playing pickleball outside in the cooler weather are my favorite ways to enjoy Arizona!

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Kura Revolving Sushi Bar – It’s a homely feel with a bunch of delicious sushi, plus adorable robots that bring you your drinks!

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Blaine Traylor, M.D.

Undergraduate: Millikin University, Decatur IL

Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Clinical interests: Neuroimmunology, epilepsy

Interests outside of medicine: 3D Printing and video games.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Spending time outside with my lovely wife, Erin, and our newborn son, Teddy.

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Citizen Public House in Scottsdale

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Una Hadziahmetovic, D.O., M.P.H.

Undergraduate: Arizona State University

Medical school: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Clinical interests: Vascular neurology, neurohospitalist, epilepsy

Interests outside of medicine: Spending time with family and friends, Peloton cycling classes, reading, and cooking.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Trying out new restaurants and going to weekend farmers markets.

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: OHSO

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Sam Olum, M.B., Ch.B.

Undergraduate: Gulu University

Medical school: Gulu University

Clinical interests: Stroke, Epilepsy, EMG 

Interests outside of medicine: Running and listening to music.

Favorite activity in Arizona: Hiking

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Chick-fil-A

Class of 2029

Samantha Brown, M.D.

Undergraduate: Fairfield University

Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, AZ

Clinical interests: Neurohospitalist, epilepsy, neuroimmunology, vascular

Interests outside of medicine: Any time spent with family and friends, game nights, happy hours, fantasy football 

Favorite activity in Arizona: Going to Sedona

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Anything on High Street

Savannah Jett, M.D.

Undergraduate: Pomona College

Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine 

Clinical interests: Dizziness and vertigo, balance disorders, disorders affecting communication, movement, sleep disorders, general neurology

Interests outside of medicine: Reading, knitting, crochet, dance, figure skating

Favorite activity in Arizona: The Grand Canyon is a must-do!

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Flower Child or Green Corner Restaurant

Sabrina Leung, M.D.

Undergraduate: Arizona State University

Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Clinical interests: Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology

Interests outside of medicine: Crocheting, playing the cello, board games, spending time with family and friends

Favorite activity in Arizona: Exploring new restaurants, being outdoors during the cooler weather!

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: Green Corner

Suhrud Panchawagh, M.B.B.S.

Medical school: SKN Medical College, Pune, India

Clinical interests: Movement disorders, vascular and interventional neurology, neuro-oncology

Interests outside of medicine: Calisthenics, stair climbing, fixed gear biking, hiking, music (blues and rock), playing the guitar, brewing coffee many different ways

Favorite activity in Arizona: Hiking

Favorite restaurant in Arizona: De Babel

Arizona Neurology Residency Program residents and faculty, 2025
Adult Neurology Residency in Arizona 2025 residents making time for a little fun!