Advanced Training Fellows
Alexander Kiener, M.D. (Advanced Imaging)
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Washington/Seattle Children's
Fellowship: Baylor/Texas Children's
Derek Norton, M.D. (Advanced Imaging)
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Residency: University of Minnesota Medicine School
Fellowship: Baylor/Texas Children's
Mounica Rao, M.D. (Advanced Imaging)
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Residency: Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
Fellowship: Baylor/Texas Children's
Nathan Beasley, M.D. (Interventional Cardiology)
Fellowship: Augusta University
Medical School: Texas Tech University HSC SOM
Residency: East Tennessee State University
Brock Karolcik, M.D. (Electrophysiology)
Fellowship: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina
Medical School: West Virginia University
Aamina Shakir, M.D. (Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
Fellowship: LSU Health Shreveport
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Residency: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, United
Riyad “Yazan” Kherallah, M.D. (Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Lavina Desai, M.D. (Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy & Transplant)
Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College and Hospital
Residency: Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Fellowship: Children’s Mercy Hospital
Christopher Spence, M.D. (Cardiovascular Genetics)
Medical School: University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine
Residency: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Children's Hospital
Fellowship: University of Alberta, Stollery Children's Hospital
Third-Year Fellows
Chelsea Boyd, M.D.
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency: Brown University
Mary Jenkins, M.D.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine
Carlos Lodeiro, M.D.
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Jasmine Moreno, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Elliott Moss, M.D.
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Donnchadh O’Sullivan, M.D.
Medical School: University College Cork School of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Bita Salamat, D.O.
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Forth-Worth
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Second-Year Fellows
Travis Bishop, M.D.
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Alexandra Dennee, M.D.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth Univ. School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Stevan Lukich, M.D.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Residency: Lurie Children’s Hospital
Emily Masterson, M.D.
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan
Ashwin Srivatsav, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Sarah Tucker, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Lurie Children’s Hospital
Jonathan Wheeler, M.D.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
First-Year Fellows
Alex Alexander, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: University of Utah
Lauren Ferrino, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Harris Onugha, M.D.
Medical School: University of Miami
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Kaitlyn Bates, M.D.
Medical School: Central Michigan University
Residency: Phoenix Children’s
Mercy Ng’eno, M.B.Ch.B
Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Residency: University of California San Diego
Tyler Novy, M.D.
Medical School: McGovern Medical School
Residency: UT Health McGovern Medical School
Zosia Zdanowicz, M.D.
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago
Residency: Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital
Get to Know Houston
There is more to Houston than you think. For those who haven't spent time in our great city, you will be amazed by the culture, diversity, activities, and experiences that await you here. We are a uniquely international city that always showcases our southern hospitality. There is truly something for everyone. Watch this video to learn more.
Map of Hometowns
Our pediatric cardiology fellows come to us from all around the globe.
Fellow Life
Our fellows provide information about why they chose the program, life in Houston and other interesting facts about themselves.