Meet Our Fellows and Faculty

Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

Residency: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

GI Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine

What attracted you to transplant hepatology?
My interest in transplant hepatology comes from the opportunity to care for complex and, at times, critically ill patients in the inpatient setting while also following patients longitudinally and developing lasting therapeutic relationships. Evaluating and caring for patients through the transplant process, in collaboration with surgeons, cardiologists, critical care physicians, social workers, therapists, and nutritionists, continues to be rewarding on a daily basis.

Why did you choose IU School of Medicine for fellowship training?
IU School of Medicine has a longstanding depth of experience in liver transplant, with a rapidly growing program that is one of the largest in the Midwest. IU School of Medicine also offers the chance to train with a diverse and large group of hepatologists — from world leaders in research on MASLD, alcohol-associated liver disease, and drug-induced liver injury to staff who have decades of clinical experience managing complex transplant patients — all of whom have been supportive and willing mentors. IU School of Medicine is also in a unique position — it is the only academic center in the state and therefore provides care for all Hoosiers with liver disease, which offers the chance to serve in the place where I grew up.

What are your research and career aspirations?
I am interested in joining a large academic transplant group and am focused on optimizing care for patients with chronic liver disease, both before and after transplant. Currently, I am working on projects investigating health-related quality of life in liver transplant survivors and the effects of immunosuppression induction on post-transplant outcomes.

What is living in Indianapolis like for you?
I grew up in central Indiana but was out of the state for 16 years for undergraduate and medical training until moving back for fellowship with my family. During that time, Indianapolis had become an even better place to live. I look forward to weekends enjoying a vibrant and easy to access downtown, plenty of great restaurants to explore with my wife, outdoor spaces, the Children's Museum and the zoo with my kids, and Pacers and Colts games with my brothers or co-fellows.

What does your future look like right now?
Exciting and grounded at the same time. I'm looking forward to learning so much as I complete my fellowship, continuing to care for hepatology patients from all over the state of Indiana, and all in a place that my family is lucky enough to call home. 

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 

Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine 

GI Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine

What attracted you to transplant hepatology?

My interest in transplant hepatology developed during a liver consult rotation in medical school. I was drawn by the intricacy and challenge of chronic liver diseases. The pathophysiology is fascinating, and it is enjoyable to take care of this patient population both in the inpatient and outpatient setting. It is a privilege to help patients obtain a liver transplant and witness their recoveries. This is something that I am excited to be a part of.

Why did you choose IU School of Medicine for fellowship training?

I was delighted to stay here for fellowship given the truly exceptional mentorship and clinical exposures offered here at IU School of Medicine. I am thrilled to learn from these mentors on how to become a strong transplant hepatologist. Additionally, IU School of Medicine is a high-volume transplant center with endless learning opportunities and exposures.

What are your research and career aspirations?

My research interests are currently in non-invasive tests for detecting liver fibrosis. I am interested in practicing at a large academic institution and delving into future research projects.

What is living in Indianapolis like for you?

I love living in Indianapolis. There is a great food scene, several sporting events, and the city itself is easy to navigate. I have enjoyed my time here so far and look forward to more time in this city.

What does your future look like right now?

I am excited about the possibilities of the future and the opportunities within transplant hepatology. In the meantime, I am looking forward to the transplant hepatology training at this wonderful institution.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine 

Residency: Duke University School of Medicine 

GI Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine

What attracted you to transplant hepatology?

My interest in transplant hepatology started my intern year of internal medicine residency. The pathophysiology of the liver is intricate and challenging, and I enjoy caring for these complex patients. Additionally, I value forming longitudinal relationships with patients and this is an integral aspect of transplant hepatology. I also appreciate the collaborative care and team model that serves as the backbone of this field — working alongside transplant surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, social workers, physical/occupational therapists, psychologists, dieticians and more ensures that we are always learning, growing and providing the most comprehensive care for our patients.

Why did you choose IU School of Medicine for fellowship training?

The transplant hepatology program is the only one of its kind in the state and one of the largest in the country. This ensures that we are exposed to a broad spectrum of acute and chronic liver diseases as well as multitudes of patients in the peri-transplant period. Additionally, the faculty here are renowned in both general and transplant hepatology and yet remain humble, down to earth and willing to provide individualized mentorship. I cannot think of a better place to train and am thrilled to be a part of this program.

What are your research and career aspirations?

My hope is to join an academic transplant hepatology group to continue serving patients as a devoted clinician. My current research interests are in metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease as well as medical education. I am interested in continuing to work with medical trainees of all levels as part of my career in academic medicine.

What is living in Indianapolis like for you?

I lived in Indianapolis during my last two years of medical school at IU and it feels good to be back for fellowship. I love going to any professional sporting event I can — so far I have attended events for seven out of the 11 professional sports teams in Indianapolis! This city also offers a vibrant food scene, numerous opportunities to experience music and the arts and a variety of ways to spend time outdoors. I have enjoyed being re-immersed in the Midwest charm of Indianapolis.

What does your future look like right now?

Right now my future looks exciting! I am looking forward to getting married this year, spending more time with my wonderful co-fellows and continuing to soak up all of the experiences and knowledge I can from the expert hepatologists at Indiana University.