Meet Our 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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |













