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Joshua Butler, M.D.

Joshua Butler, M.D.

PGY 5

Hometown
Duluth, GA

Undergraduate
University of Georgia

Medical School
Medical College of Georgia

Destini Smith, M.D.

Destini Smith, M.D.

PGY 5

Hometown
Hoover, AL

Undergraduate
Mississippi State University

Medical School
University of South Alabama

Katie Barnes, M.D.

Katie Barnes, M.D.

PGY 4

Hometown
Alabaster, AL

Undergraduate
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Jordy Roque, D.O.

Jordy Roque, D.O.

PGY 4

Hometown
Miami, FL

Undergraduate
University of South Florida

Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton

Hannah Vickland, D.O.

Hannah Vickland, D.O.

PGY 3

Hometown
Longmont, CO

Undergraduate
Baylor University

Medical School
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Sam Delaney, M.D.

Sam Delaney, M.D.

PGY 3

Hometown
Cumming, GA

Undergraduate
University of Georgia

Medical School
Mercer University School of Medicine - Savannah

Owen Chandler, M.D.

Owen Chandler, M.D.

PGY 2

Hometown
Vestavia Hills, AL

Undergraduate
Auburn University

Medical School
Wake Forest School of Medicine

Michelle Gautreaux, M.D.

Michelle Gautreaux, M.D.

PGY 2

Hometown
Lafayette, LA

Undergraduate
Louisiana State University

Medical School
LSU - New Orleans

Harshadayani Jagadish Kumar, M.D.

Harshadayani Jagadish Kumar, M.D.

PGY 2

Hometown
India

Medical School
Sapthagiri Institute

Virginia Quinlan, M.D.

Virginia Quinlan, M.D.

PGY 1

Hometown
New Orleans, LA

Undergraduate
LSU-Baton Rouge

Medical School
LSU-New Orleans

Sarah Kate Roberts, M.D.

Sarah Kate Roberts, M.D.

PGY 1

Hometown
Shreveport, LA

Undergraduate
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Medical School
LSU Health Shreveport

  • Joshua Butler, M.D.
  • Destini Smith, M.D.
  • Katie Barnes, M.D.
  • Jordy Roque, D.O.
  • Hannah Vickland, D.O.
  • Sam Delaney, M.D.
  • Owen Chandler, M.D.
  • Michelle Gautreaux, M.D.
  • Harshadayani Jagadish Kumar, M.D.
  • Virginia Quinlan, M.D.
  • Sarah Kate Roberts, M.D.
  • Joshua Butler, M.D.

    PGY 5

    Hometown

    Duluth, GA

    Undergraduate

    University of Georgia

    Medical School

    Medical College of Georgia

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Pediatric Neurology

    Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

    Wonderful people, a beautiful hospital, and unparalleled teaching and clinical exposure - all in a great city that is close to my family and friends.

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    Playing guitar and piano, hiking, chasing around my corgi, Walter

    Fun Fact

    My birth certificate says I was born in Minnesota, but in reality I was born over Texas soil. My grandmother wouldn't accept the fact that I was not going to be born in Texas. Therefore, she transported bags of soil from Texas, got them into the hospital, and placed them underneath the bed on which I was born.

  • Destini Smith, M.D.

    PGY 5

    Hometown

    Hoover, AL

    Undergraduate

    Mississippi State University

    Medical School

    University of South Alabama

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Epilepsy, headache, neurodevelopmental disabilities

    Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

    I chose UAB because I wanted to complete my training in the place that sparked my interests in child neurology to begin with.

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    Cooking, baking, bargain shopping with my mom, playing viola

    Fun Fact

    I collect vinyl records and enjoy listening to them on my grandmother's vintage record player.

  • Katie Barnes, M.D.

    PGY 4

    Hometown

    Alabaster, AL

    Undergraduate

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Medical School

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Career/Clinical Interests

    General child neurology, epilepsy

    Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

    The people! The residents are a big family and the faculty are so supportive. I also love how many opportunities for research, service, and community involvement are available to us at UAB and how we are encouraged to explore our interests.

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    Reading, binging Netflix and Disney shows, hanging out with my husband and daughter

    Fun Fact

    I was a barista throughout undergrad and I’m always excited to explain the difference between a latte, a cappuccino, and a macchiato to anyone who asks.

  • Jordy Roque, D.O.

    PGY 4

    Hometown

    Miami, FL

    Undergraduate

    University of South Florida

    Medical School

    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Child neurology

    Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

    Beautiful hospital, great city, and a very supportive faculty! Most importantly, during interview season UAB made by far the greatest effort in getting to know me as an applicant and as a person.

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and cooking. I especially like trying to make new recipes from other cultures!

    Fun Fact

    I am slowly working on tracing my family genealogy from when they initially migrated to Cuba all the way from the Canary Islands!

  • Hannah Vickland, D.O.

    PGY 3

    Hometown

    Longmont, CO

    Undergraduate

    Baylor University

    Medical School

    Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Pediatric Neurology

    Why did you choose UAB Child Neuro?

    I chose UAB Pediatrics for it's kind, supportive, and fun learning environment! I feel so lucky to have the privilege of working with these amazing people everyday. Oh and the hospital is absolutely beautiful!

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    Painting, traveling to new places, and discovering amazing restaurants in Birmingham with my fiance, John.

    Fun Fact

    I grew up on a farm and have competitively shown various livestock animals including cattle and pigs!

  • Sam Delaney, M.D.

    PGY-3

    Hometown

    Cumming, GA

    Undergraduate

    University of Georgia

    Medical School

    Mercer University School of Medicine - Savannah

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Not totally sure, but possibly NICU!

    Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

    I heard from so many different people how supporting and kind the residents and faculty were here at UAB. I can now say that they were so right! After learning about all the resources available at this institution on interview day, I was also confident that UAB would provide excellent training in both general pediatrics and numerous sub-specialties.

    Hobbies

    Hiking, exploring Birmingham, almost any board game, reality TV

    Fun Fact

    I was once chased by a peacock while traveling in Guatemala.

  • Owen Chandler, M.D.

    PGY 2

    Hometown

    Vestavia Hills, AL

    Undergraduate

    Auburn University

    Medical School

    Wake Forest School of Medicine

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Currently, I’m interested in general pediatric neurology, but I am also very interested in traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, and epilepsy. I’m also interested in understanding the interplay of medical care and adoption, specifically the quality of care both domestically and internationally adopted children receive.

    Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

    Children’s of Alabama provides some of the greatest volume and diversity of patients in the country. Because we see all of Alabama and parts of Florida, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee, I was confident I would get to take care of a wide variety of illnesses that will permit me and my fellow residents to become well rounded doctors. The people here are also hands down the kindest, happiest yet most professional group of people I encountered when looking for a residency program. I’m thrilled to be back in my home town amongst some of the best doctors at the best hospital!

    Hobbies

    I love Auburn and Wake Forest sports—War Eagle and Go Deacs! I love hiking, working out, and being active in general. I also have a passion for youth ministry and involvement in the local church. I served as a youth pastor while in medical school in North Carolina and can’t express in words how powerful and meaningful it was. It is increasingly hard to be a middle schooler or high schooler in this world, but the Good News of Jesus provides life, direction, clarity and joy for adolescents (and all people). I hope to continue mentoring and ministering while at UAB to kids, teens, and their families.

    Fun Fact

    I speak German and am trying to become fluent in Spanish—if anyone wants to practice their Spanish, I’d appreciate help anytime.

  • Michelle Gautreaux, M.D.

    PGY 2

    Hometown

    Lafayette, LA

    Undergraduate

    Louisiana State University

    Medical School

    LSU - New Orleans

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Child Neurology

    Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

    I chose UAB because of how supportive this program is! They are so dedicated to making sure everyone is prepared to succeed. They have incredible programs for pediatrics, child neurology, and adult neurology - I knew I would get the best training possible from my time with all 3 programs!

    Hobbies

    Running/Hiking, Painting, Building Puzzles

    Fun Fact

    I've been to 44 states and 20 national parks!

  • Harshadayani Jagadish Kumar, M.D.

    PGY 1

    Hometown

    India

    Medical School

    Sapthagiri Institute

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Pediatric Neurology

    Why did you choose UAB Child Neuro?

    Great academic program and the people

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    Badminton, hiking

    Fun Fact

    I'm a dog person

  • Virginia Quinlan, M.D.

    PGY 1

    Hometown

    New Orleans, LA

    Undergraduate

    LSU-Baton Rouge

    Medical School

    LSU-New Orleans

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Disease

    Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

    I could see and feel the sense of family and support at UAB from the beginning of my interview. Having a residency program where I would have a family and a home away from home while I was learning and growing was the most important thing to me while choosing a program.

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    Anything supporting LSU sports, attending live music events.

    Fun Fact

    I spent a summer at a classical ballet intensive in Prague where none of the teachers spoke English. All of ballet is spoken in French so the instruction translates in all countries!

  • Sarah Kate Roberts, M.D.

    PGY 1

    Hometown

    Amman, Jordan

    Undergraduate

    University of Jordan

    Medical School

    University of Jordan

    Career/Clinical Interests

    Child Neurology

    Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

    The people - from residents to faculty to support staff, everyone is dedicated to making sure were cared for and that we have strong education!

    Hobbies/Special Interests

    Ballet, hiking, camping,fishing.

    Fun Fact

    I’ve gone free diving with sharks in Hawaii!

  • Joshua Butler, M.D.
  • Destini Smith, M.D.
  • Katie Barnes, M.D.
  • Jordy Roque, D.O.
  • Hannah Vickland, D.O.
  • Sam Delaney, M.D.
  • Owen Chandler, M.D.
  • Michelle Gautreaux, M.D.
  • Harshadayani Jagadish Kumar, M.D.
  • Virginia Quinlan, M.D.
  • Sarah Kate Roberts, M.D.

Recent Alumni from the Past 10 Years

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Dr. Sarah Grace Engel: currently completing pediatric epilepsy fellowship at University of Utah

Dr. Khaled Al-Robaidi: currently completing pediatric epilepsy fellowship at Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Erin McLeod: Alabama, Pediatric neuromuscular specialist with UAB Child Neurology, completed UAB neuromuscular fellowship

Dr. Matt Lustig: South Carolina - Pediatric neurohospitalist at Prisma Health Pediatric Neurology in Columbia, South Carolina

Dr. Katherine Thaggard: Alabama - Pediatric epileptologist with UAB Child Neurology, completed Emory University pediatric epilepsy fellowship

Dr. Brittney Jones: Florida - Pediatric epileptologist, completed University of Miami pediatric epilepsy fellowship

Dr. Rachel Bass: Arizona – Pediatric neuromuscular specialist, completed Northwestern University pediatric neuromuscular fellowship

Dr. Neal Sankhla: Georgia – Pediatric epileptologist at Emory, completed CHOP pediatric epilepsy fellowship

Dr. Lydia Marcus: Alabama – UAB Child Neurology, subspecializes in Pediatric Onset Demyelinating Disorders following her fellowship at UAB

Dr. Sarah Novara: Alabama – General Child Neurologist at UAB Child Neurology with special interest in pediatric vascular disorders and UAB Child Neurology Residency Program Director

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar: Pennsylvania – Penn State Pediatric Neurology

Dr. Tom Ireland: Tennessee – Pediatric Epileptologist, completed Emory pediatric epilepsy fellowship

Dr. Sita Paudel: Pennsylvania – Penn State Pediatric Neurology, completed neurophysiology fellowship at Wisconsin

Dr. Katherine Hammond: Alabama –General Child Neurology with special interest in headache at UAB Child Neurology