Pediatric Cardiology Fellows 2021
Advanced Training Fellows
Vincent Gonzalez, M.D. (Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Malena Gutierrez, M.D. (Electrophysiology)
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Residency: University of Alabama
Sonia Kaushal, M.D. (Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy & Transplant and QI)
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Sam Keller, M.D. (Advanced Imaging)
Medical school: University of California, San Diego
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Categorical cardiology fellowship: University of California, San Francisco
Melodie Lynn, M.D. (Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy & Transplant)
Medical School: University of North Texas
Residency: Emory University
Doaa Shahbah, M.D. (Interventional Cardiology)
Medical School: Zagazig University College of Medicine
Residency: Cleveland Clinic
Stephen Williams, M.D. (Advanced Imaging)
Medical School: University of Texas Houston
Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Third-Year Fellows
Michael Bruno, M.D.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Ryan Byrne, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Vanderbilt University
Patrick Connell, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Graduate School: Rice University (Bioengineering)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Edward “Teddy” Jones, M.D.
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Ruthie Morrison, M.D.
Medical School: University of Tennessee
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Michelle Pelka, M.D.
Medical School: Chicago Medical School
Residency: UCLA
Second-Year Fellows
Ryan Bishop, M.D.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern
Julie Lovin, M.D.
Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Ran Xiao, M.D.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine - Peoria
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Natalie Craik, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Phoenix Children’s
John Shabosky, M.D.
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Hanna “John” Tadros, M.D.
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical University of Bahrain
Residency: University of Florida – Gainesville
First-Year Fellows
Joseph Burns, M.D.
Medical School: Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Residency: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program
Paul Cooper, M.D.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Patrick Day, M.D.
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Alexander Kiener, M.D.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Washington/Seattle Children's
Derek Norton, M.D.
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Residency: University of Minnesota Medicine School
Mounica Rao, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Residency: Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
Carlos Sanchez, M.D.
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Residency: University of South Florida
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The faculty, staff, and trainees of the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success. All diversity, including diversity of race, ethnicity, experience, age, gender, geographic origin, sexual orientation, and religion, is celebrated within our program. We aim to recruit and retain diverse individuals and create an environment of unity in which our members learn and benefit from one another while equipping themselves to provide high-quality, culturally competent care to every patient.
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.
