PGY-5 - Class of 2026

 Keerthana Bathala, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta

My interests: I am interested in epilepsy and plan on completing epilepsy fellowship here at the University of Louisville starting in Summer 2026.

 Jacob "Jake" Ritchie, MD (he/him/his)

Medical School: University of South Carolina SOM Greenville

My interests are neuromuscular disorders and will be doing a neuromuscular fellowship at Wake Forest.  I like to do anything outdoors (hiking, kayaking, sailing, ultimate frisbee) and playing with my son, daughter, and black lab.

PGY-4 - Class of 2027

Hana Danieli, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School:  American University of the Caribbean, Sint Maarten

 My interests include possibly neuro critical care or epilepsy.  I enjoy a variety activities including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, biking, hiking, crafting/painting, reading, and exploring new restaurants and cuisines with my husband, Richie.

Chandler Lichtefeld, MD (he/him/his)

Medical School:  University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville,  Kentucky

My interests include general child neurology and possibly movement disorders.  I enjoy spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling to new places.  Other interests include water skiing, swimming, snow skiing, and sand volleyball.

Nidhi Ravishankar, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School:  Windsor University School of Medicine, Saint Kitts and Nevis

My interests include vascular/stroke and neurocritical care.  I enjoy anything outdoors and anything that keeps me active!  I also enjoy playing music, going to live shows, and trying different cuisines.

Khushbu Patel, MBBS (she/her/hers)

Medical School: S.B.K.S. Medical Institue and Research Centre, India

My interests include epilepsy.  I enjoy spending time with my family.

PGY-3 - Class of 2028

Gabriella Tison-Brandon, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois

My interests are currently undecided in child neurology, but likely general child neurology and education.  I enjoy baking, tap dancing, musical theater, reading, and traveling.  I also love spending time with my family, new husband, and our two cats.

Rozena Nandedwalla, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Bridgetown, Barbados

My interests are undecided in child neurology, though I do enjoy epilepsy.  I enjoy exploring new cities, going on food adventures, starting DIY/craft projects, or binge-watching a tv show!

Charles Benton, DO (he/him/his)

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dublin, Ohio

My interests are undecided in child neurology.  I enjoy spending time with friends and family, the outdoors (hiking, skiing, white water rafting), cooking, sports, music, and learning new things.

PGY-2 (Currently in Pediatrics) - Class of 2029

Alexandra Voelker, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine: Northern Kentucky Campus, Highland Heights, KY

My interests are in child neurology, specifically epilepsy or critical care.  I love to read, especially fantasy books! I also really like watching college basketball.  Cooking with my husband is one of my favorite pastimes.

Casey Rutledge, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School: University of Louisville, School of Medicine, Louisville, KY

I am interested in child neurology.  I like to spend time with my husband and 2 dogs (Oliver and Jefferson).  My other interests include baking, reading, volleyball, and trying out new restaurants with my friends/family!

Ellora Amrit, MD (she/her/hers)

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

I am interested in general child neurology or epilepsy.  I like to read, the outdoors, yoga, and spending time with my fiance.

PGY-1 (Currently in Pediatrics) - Class of 2030

     Cambri Fox, DO

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial 

      Tasneem Karim, MD

Medical School: University of Louisville

    Sean Woods, MD

Medical School: University of Louisville