Natalia Chunga Iturry is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. She is originally from Lima, Peru, where she attended San Fernando Medical School at San Marcos University. After graduating, she spent a year doing research in neuropsychiatric disorders with diffusion tensor imaging at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her interests include translational medicine and public health. In her free time, Natalia enjoys hiking, watching sports, exploring bakeries, and cooking Peruvian food.
Jennifer Corcoran is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at the University of Rochester after earning a degree in chemistry from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She is originally from Manasquan, NJ, a small town at the beautiful Jersey shore. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys cooking, reading non-medical literature, and hiking.
Matthew Dupree is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma after earning a degree in Biology at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City. As a transplant from Oklahoma he finds the summers absolutely gorgeous and is really looking forward to having a true fall. He enjoys hiking, traveling, taking his dog on walks, exploring the new surrounding food scene, slowing down to spend some time with friends, and basically anything else that allows him to be outside for even just a little bit. That is at least the case until winter comes, so he's told.
Andrew Huang is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology who attended the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine in Hanover, New Hampshire after studying philosophy and molecular & cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He has enjoyed longer distance running, squash, tennis, reading the new yorker, and the nyt's modern love column. He has growing interests in teaching, medical ethics, the philosophy of medicine, palliative care, and neuro intensive care.
Michael Ibarra is a PGY-4 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at the Long School of Medicine in San Antonio after earning a degree in Biology from Texas Tech University. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and raised in El Paso, Texas. In his spare time he enjoys working out, playing basketball, reading noir books, and traveling.
Diana Z. Li is a PGY-4 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University after earning a degree in Human Evolutionary Biology from Harvard. She was born in Philadelphia and raised in Montgomeryville, PA. In her spare time, she enjoys music, painting, traveling, and exploring local cuisines.
Class of 2023
William Barbosa, M.D.
william_barbosa@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Walworth, New York
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
William Barbosa is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brown University. Born in Puerto Rico and raised near the Rochester area, he enjoys playing guitar, soccer, traveling, outdoor activities, and catching up with friends in his spare time.
Jordan Carrier, M.D.
jordan_teachout@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Jordan Carrier is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. She attended Michigan State University for medical school after obtaining her bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Sciences and French from Western Michigan University. Originally from southwest Michigan, Jordan enjoys spending her time with her dog (Winston) and husband at Great Lakes beaches and trails.
Patrick Curry, M.D.
patrick_curry@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland
Medical School: University of Maryland
Patrick Curry is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at the University of Maryland after earning a degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Originally from Ellicott City, MD, Patrick enjoys hiking, traveling, playing tennis, and playing music. Clinically, his interests include epilepsy and movement disorders.
Cara Doyle, D.O.
cara_doyle@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Cara Doyle is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lillington, North Carolina. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a second major in Spanish from SUNY Fredonia in Fredonia, NY. Cara enjoys spending time with her pups—her Golden doodle, Henry and her lab/pit rescue, Koa. She also enjoys singing, Mario kart, weightlifting, and listening to her record player.
Kelsey Jensen, M.D.
kelsey_jensen@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Edina, Minnesota
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University
Kelsey Jensen is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended medical school at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine after earning a degree in Neuroscience at Pomona College. Kelsey is originally from Minnesota. Her interests include listening to too many podcasts, cooking, cross stitch and coming up with new nicknames for/catering to the every whim of her lovely dog.
Nami Shah, M.D.
nami_shah@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Nami Shah is a PGY-3 resident in Adult Neurology. She was part of the Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS) program and attended University of Rochester for both college and medical school. She completed a degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. In her spare time, Nami enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and reading.
Neil Sielski, M.D.
neil_sielski@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Williamsville, New York
Medical School: University of Buffalo
Neil Sielski is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo after obtaining his bachelor's in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame. Neil is originally from Buffalo where he enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his golden doodle Toby. Clinical interests include epilepsy and headache medicine.
Oskar Wielgus, M.D.
oskar_wielgus@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Medical School: Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Oskar A. Wielgus is a PGY-3 Resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland after obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Benedictine University in Chicago, Illinois. He met his wife Elizabeth in Krakow, who joins him at the University of Rochester as a resident in the fast track program for Child Adolescent Psychiatry. Born in Poland, he continues to speak fluent Polish at home and enjoys traveling around Europe, hiking and playing basketball. Clinically, his interests include medical education, neurocritical care and neuro-oncology.
Class of 2024
Shubhdeep Ahden, D.O.
shubhdeep_ahden@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Shubhdeep Ahden is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY in 2020. After spending his childhood in India, he moved to Canada where he completed his high school and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Physiology from McMaster University. Shubh loves astronomy, sports, video games, trivia nights, escape rooms, trying new foods, and collecting souvenirs from places he has traveled to.
Felicia Cooper, M.D.
felicia_cooper@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Felicia Cooper is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. She attended Penn State for medical school after obtaining her master's in Biomedical Sciences from Thomas Jefferson University and bachelor's in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University. Originally from west Philadelphia (born and raised), Felicia enjoys cooking and hosting dinner parties. She loves camping, fire foods, and hanging out with baby goats on local farms. In her spare time she watches and relates to the characters in Scrubs.
Kathryn F. Eszes, M.D., M.P.H.
Kathryn_eszes@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Sussex, Wisconsin
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Katie Eszes is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI in 2020. She also attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she earned a biology degree with a focus in neurobiology. Katie enjoys hiking and camping and is looking forward to exploring the new trails and terrain here in New York. She also likes playing with her two cats (Ingot and Nugget), trying new board games, and exploring local breweries and wineries.
Maxime Jean, M.D., Ph.D.
maxime_jean@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Maxime (Max) Jr. Jean is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine for his MD/PhD training after obtaining his bachelor degree in Biology from Barry University located in Miami, FL. Originally from Haiti, Max enjoys exercising, watching world cup football, trying different cuisines, going to museums and spending time with his family.
Christina Perri, M.D.
christina_perri@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Holbrook, New York
Medical School: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Christina Perri is a PGY-2 Resident in Adult Neurology. She attended Stony Brook University School of Medicine, where she obtained both her medical degree and a master’s degree in Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Providence College, where she studied Biology, Psychology, and Neuroscience and graduated from the Liberal Arts Honors Program. From Long Island, New York, Christina holds strong opinions about pizza and bagels and enjoys reading, writing, and learning new musical instruments (pipe organ is next on the list!).
David Sandness, M.D.
david_sandness@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Duluth, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota
David Sandness is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2020. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, majoring in Biology and History. A lifelong Minnesotan and part-time Pennsylvanian, David enjoys camping, canoeing and following Pittsburgh sports. He enjoys exploring Greater Rochester with his wife and two young children and is learning to live amongst Bills fans.
Carlos Vervloet Sollero, M.D.
carlos_vervloetsollero@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Medical School: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Carlos Sollero is a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He attended medical school in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He enjoys outdoor activities (hiking kayaking, stand-up paddling), travelling, playing guitar and attending concerts. He also enjoys cooking Brazilian barbeque with his wife and watching soccer.
Andrew Thierman, M.D.
andrew_thierman@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Andrew Thierman s a PGY-2 resident in Adult Neurology. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2020. He attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD as an undergraduate, majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. A lifelong resident of the east coast, he was whisked away to Oklahoma prior to starting medical school to teach high school math and science in Oklahoma City. He is excited to explore the restaurants and breweries of Rochester and the beautiful parks in western New York with his wife, Tina, and two Australian Shepherds, Dexter and Abby.
Class of 2025
Dawling Dionisio Santos, M.D., Ph.D.
dawling_dionisiosantos@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Dawling Dionisio Santos is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology.
April M. Henry, M.D., M.Ed.
April_henry@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Medical School: Pennsylvania State University
April Henry is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology who attended Penn State College of Medicine for her MD and Masters in Education. She grew up in Florida, where She studied biology at the University of North Florida and received her Bachelors of Science. Her interests outside of medicine are spending time with her two adorable dogs, reading non-medical literature, and ice skating. She is also interested in medical education and academic medicine.
Christopher Higginbotham, M.D.
christopher_higginbotham@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: Stony Brook University
Christopher Higginbotham is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology.
Thomas W. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.
Thomas_johnson@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Thomas Johnson is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology.
Jonathan Nutt, M.D.
jonathan_nutt@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University
Jonathan Nutt is a PGY-1 Resident in Adult Neurology.
Stephen Powell, M.D.
stephen_powell@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Stephen Powell is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology.
Jennifer Purks, M.D.
jennifer_purks@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: Georgetown University
Jennifer Purks is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology.
Elizabeth Stackhouse, M.D.
elizabeth_stackhouse@urmc.rochester.edu
Hometown:
Medical School: Georgetown Commonwealth School of Medicine
Elizabeth Stackhouse is a PGY-1 resident in Adult Neurology.