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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

    Associate 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

  • 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 

Wrinn Alexander, MD

Wrinn Alexander, MD

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Dalton Caviness, MD

Dalton Caviness, MD

Medical School: East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine
Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Charles Evers, MD

Charles Evers, MD

Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Joshua Fricker, MD

Joshua Fricker, MD

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine 
Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine


Gastroenterology & Hepatology PGY5 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: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Nicole Rueb, MD

Nicole Rueb, MD

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

Alexander Yang, MD, PhD

Alexander Yang, MD, PhD

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

 

Gastroenterology & Hepatology PGY6 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

 

Advanced Endoscopy Fellows

Colin Westman, DO

Colin Westman, DO

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Spectrum Health Lakland

Transplant Hepatology Fellow 

Ayah Obeid, MD

Ayah Obeid, MD

Medical School: The Hashemite University
Residency: St. Luke's University Health Network

 

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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