Elizabeth Proenza, M.D.
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Buse Baykoca-Arslan, M.D., MPH
Residency: Advent Health Children's Hospital
About Me: Dr. Baykoca-Arslan completed her medical education at Celal Bayar University School of Medicine in Manisa, Turkey. She subsequently trained in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Izmir Health Sciences University – Tepecik Research and Training Hospital. She earned a Master of Public Health degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and later completed her pediatric residency at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Baykoca-Arslan is passionate about technology-dependent patients, aerodigestive medicine, and global and public health. Originally from Turkey and now calling Birmingham home, Dr. Baykoca-Arslan enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, swimming, and dancing. She is excited to continue her clinical and research training at UAB and contribute to the care of children with complex pulmonary needs.
Brian Kirkwood, M.D.
Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham
About Me: Dr. Kirkwood earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Montevallo before completing medical school and pediatric residency at UAB. His clinical interests include asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cystic fibrosis, with a focus on building long-term relationships with patients and families. His research background includes glycoscience and organoid modeling, with a particular interest in projects that connect bench research to clinical care. Outside of medicine, Brian spends his time with his wife, Claire, and their three cats and two dogs. They enjoy gardening together and care for over 100 houseplants in a large flower and ornamental garden. Brian is active in Birmingham’s gardening community and hopes to become a certified Master Gardener. Originally from Huntsville, he remains closely connected to his family there.
Elizabeth Tiller, D.O.
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center
About Me: Dr. Tiller attended Auburn University for undergrad and stayed there for medical school at VCOM-Auburn. She went to Jackson, MS for pediatrics residency at Children’s of MS and is now back in AL! She’ll be pursuing CF research while in fellowship. War Eagle!!!
