Directory

Talal (Adam) Akbar

CA-2
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Fun fact about yourself:
I touched a reef shark while snorkeling in the Caribbean.

Favorite rotation:
Chronic Pain - the faculty are really nice and quick to teach.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
I became PADI certified in Cartagena, Colombia.

Hobbies:
Hiking, fishing, weightlifting, guitar, photography

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The people here are friendly and approachable. The leadership is responsive to suggestions and proactive in improving our educational experience.

Amber Allred

CA-2
Morehouse School of Medicine

Favorite thing to do in the area:
Check out a brewery - Vecino is my current favorite.

Best part about living in Chapel Hill:
The safe community feel. I never have to worry about traffic and people are so welcoming wherever I go.

Best part about UNC:
Everyone always has a smile on their face. It makes a hard day much easier when you see people greet you with a smile.

Fun Fact:
I love to swim and scuba dive!

Harendra Arora

Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Education and Program Director

Amira Choucair

PGY1
Texas Tech University School of Medicine at Covenant Branch Campus

Soshana Clerizier

CA-3
George Washington University School of Medicine

What's your favorite restaurant in the area?
There are so many great breweries, but Fullsteam is my fave so far.  Bida Manda is the restaurant I’ve been to (in Raleigh).

What's the best thing about living in Chapel Hill?
I enjoy exploring the triangle area and finding great new restaurants.

What’s the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
I love how warm and friendly everyone in the department is!

Arianna Cook

PGY1
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Erin Dengler

PGY1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Vivian Doan

CA-2
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Fun fact:
I'm Vietnamese and Norwegian.

Favorite rotation:
Cardiac. You work closely with a small group of phenomenal attendings who love to teach. Their enthusiasm is infectious. You'll work hard, but it's probably the rotation where you'll grow up the most.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Attending ASA, ASRA and SCA as a CA-1.

Hobbies:
Krav Maga, bouldering, baking and traveling the world.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
You're not JUST another resident. People actually care and they put forth the effort to learn your name and get to know you, including attendings, CRNAs, surgeons, OR circulators, etc.

Patricia Doerr

CA-3
University of Virginia School of Medicine

Favorite thing to do in the area:
I love taking my kids to the NC Life and Science museum and watching them play in the creek, pet the alpacas, and hold butterflies.

Favorite restaurant/bar:
Ponysaurus Brewery in Durham has great beers and lots of space for toddlers to run around.

Fun Fact:
I went to UNC for undergrad

Candy Ezimora

CA-3
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Favorite hangout spot in the Triangle area:
My favorite hangout spot in the triangle is Motorco, because of all the different kinds of events they host. They even had a Mini-Carnivale festival that was so much fun!

Madison Foushee

CA-3
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

What’s the best thing about living in Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill is only a few hours from the beach AND the mountains.

What's your favorite thing about this area?
There are tons of breweries, concerts, and hiking/biking/kayaking available in the Triangle.

Michael Goldberg

CA-2
Indiana University School of Medicine

What's the best thing about living in Chapel Hill?
I love all the great restaurants in the area. There is always something fun and exciting going on. Also plenty of great outdoor activities nearby!

What’s the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
The family environment where people know each other and care about each other.

Michael Gonzalez

CA-1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I met my wife during my very first college class!

Favorite rotation:
During my intern year, my favorite rotation was cardiology.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
I got married!

Hobbies:
COLLEGE BASKETBALL, cooking, tennis, swimming, hanging out with friends and family.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The support from program leadership, amazing co-residents and an ideal location in the triangle area.

Michael Greenberg

CA-1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I was born at UNC Hospitals.

Favorite rotation:
Excluding starting CA-1, I have to say I really enjoyed the MICU. Although the work is hard, being in the ICU is a great combination of medicine, physiology, and critical thinking. As my last rotation as an intern, it was a great lead-up to the start of the CA-1 year.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Biking to the hospital in the dark for 300-some-odd days of the year. Truth be told it's a glorious 7 minutes, rain, sleet or starry sky. Recommend.

Hobbies:
Trail running, tennis, reading for 3 1/2 minutes before I fall asleep and meditating.

Best thing about Anesthesiology at UNC:
The people. The residents, techs, attendings, CRNAs, cirulators, nurses, surgeons, etc. make training at UNC a genuinely enjoyable experience.

Craig Grosshuesch

PGY1
Medical College of Wisconsin

Fun Fact:
I worked at a cheese factory in college.

Favorite rotation:
I really enjoyed my thoracic surgery month. I gained a lot of practical skills and clinical knowledge while also building great relationships with my surgical colleagues.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Successfully driving a U-Haul while towing a car in the rain at night over the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Hobbies:
Golf, grilling out, visiting breweries.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The supportive faculty and residents.

Matthew Hallman

CA-3
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Favorite thing about living in the Triangle area:
There is always something fun to do on a day off such as eating at one of the dozens of great restaurants in the area, watching the Durham Bulls play, hiking on the Eno, or kayaking on one of the two lakes nearby.

Paul Halweg

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics

Brandon Hammond

CA-3
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

The best part of living in Chapel Hill:
All the great outdoor opportunities - hiking in Johnson Mill Nature Preserve, paddling the Haw River, mountain biking at Lake Crabtree or running on the American Tobacco Trail.

David Hardman

Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair for Professional Affairs

Brent Harkrider

CA-3
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I have traveled to all 50 states and over 20 countries.

Favorite rotation:
My favorite rotation is the chronic pain rotation. It is a good mix of clinic, inpatient and procedures focusing on the multiple modalities we have to treat our complex pain patients. Providing relief and improving functionality for these patients is very rewarding!

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
My biggest accomplishment in the past year would be being chosen as one of the chief residents for 2019-2020.

Hobbies:
Travel, sports (basketball, football, golf) and activities with our dog.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The Anesthesiology residency at UNC provides a robust exposure to a vast variety of cases and patient populations. The quality of attendings and training received during residency is as good as anywhere in the country. The simulation, OSCE and oral board preparation is also top notch.

William (Michael) Hart

CA-2
Wake Forest School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I used to be a Family Physician and was the team doctor for the Carolina Courage professional soccer team. That, and I am a die hard Star Wars and Marvel fan.

Favorite rotation:
OB Anesthesia. It's a nice blend of procedural experience, OR time with scheduled and acute cases and patient interaction. Additionally, it is run by a fantastic team!

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Surviving and enjoying the leap of faith associated with a change in career.

Hobbies:
Reading, running, biking, movies, video games and playing with my kids.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
I believe the collegial atmosphere is one of the best features of the program. There is a wonderful relationship between the attendings, residents, CRNAs and surgical staff that is overall supportive and fun while also providing a wonderful clinical education.

Adam Hill

CA-3
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

What’s the best thing about living in Chapel Hill?
The Chapel Hill/Triangle area has so much to offer. I really enjoy all of the trails and parks which are fun for cycling, running or hiking. The area is beautiful and is also close to both the mountains and the beach!

Christopher Huber

CA-3
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Fun Fact:
As a medical student, I went sky diving several times.

Favorite rotation:
Cardiac - I get to work with a great team of cardiac surgeons, perfusionists and nurses to take care of very sick patients. It's prepared me for any other type of big case in the general OR.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
QI prject was accepted for oral presentation at the yearly SCA (Society of Cardiovasular Anesthesiologists), something that often only junior faculty and fellows accomplish.

Hobbies:
Outdoor activities (swimming, kayaking, hiking, etc.)

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The people and training - you'll be prepared from day one to take on any case your job asks of you.

Leigh Hudnall

Assistant Professor and Medical Director of Perioperative Services at Chatham Hospital

Dylan Hunter

CA-1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
My wife and I met in middle school. I asked her if she would date me and she replied, "No. I don't date people I can't see myself marrying."

Favorite rotation:
So far, general OR months during CA-1 year have been the best!

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
My wife had our second child in November!

Hobbies:
Family time! Exercise, hiking, being outdoors, good whiskeys (and some bad whiskeys?) and grilling/smoking meats.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The people with which I work. Sounds cliche, but it's so true of UNC. From my classmates to the attendings, everyone is there to enhance the educational experience and support you through residency.

Eric Johnson

CA-1
University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

Hobbies:
To do anything outdoors with my wife, dog and friends! I like making my home a home with yard work, wood working and backyard BBQ. I love scuba diving; so far Belize and Thailand. I go on the occasional motorcycle ride on my cruiser.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
I have received tremendous support when life gets in the way of residency temporarily. The faculty are obviously here to teach and support us.

Sanjay Kadari

CA-2
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Fun Fact:
I studied/worked as an engineer before med school.

Favorite rotation:
Regional due to the interesting procedures and ability to provide quick pain relief to the patients. Great staff as well.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Getting through the first year of anesthesia and being back in the triangle.

Hobbies:
Basketball, golf, soccer, reading, traveling and binge watching movies/TV.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The staff!

Dayley Keil

PGY1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Nasir Khatri

CA-2
Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I co-host an anesthesia podcast!

Favorite rotation:
Cardiac. You're extremely well supported, you care for medically complex patients and you get to use imaging to help guide your treatment of the patient in real-time.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
My wife and I had a son in June!

Hobbies:
Basketball, Netflix, traveling and trying new food.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The family atmosphere of the program.

Bryan Kidd

CA-3
Southern Illinois School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I give my dog 2 egg yolks and a pep talk every morning.

Marley Lawrence

CA-3
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

What's the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
The people!

What's your favorite thing to do in the area?
Enjoying the American Tobacco Trail in Durham.

Robin Leopold

CA-2
University of Vermont College of Medicine

What's your favorite bar/restaurant in the area?
You'll catch me walking from Beerstudy to Nanataco in Durham (across the street from each other) on a relatively regular basis.

What’s the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
Working with different departments as an intern really helped build relationships with residents and attendings in medicine, pediatrics, and surgery. No matter where you are in the hospital you'll always find a familiar face.

My Liu

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Leslie Matthews

CA-3
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Best part about living in Chapel Hill:
I love being a part of the Tar Heel fan base and going to as many UNC sporting events as I can! In addition to going to basketball and football games, I love cheering on the Tar Heel field hockey and baseball teams as well. There are tons of free or very inexpensive games to check out on campus!

David Mayer

Professor of Anesthesiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology

Samuel McLean

Professor of Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair for Research

Peggy McNaull

Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics
Vice Chair for Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

Colton Mojesky

CA-3
University of Kentucky School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I'm a UK Wildcat!

Bryant Murphy

Professor of Anesthesiology
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

Reena Nagar

CA-3
Drexel University College of Medicine

Favorite thing to do in the area:
I love going to the sporting events, both football and basketball. The team loyalty in this area is unlike anywhere else. (Go Devils!)

Favorite restaurant:
Mateo has the best tapas and drinks in Durham, hands down!

Tiffany Pham

CA-1
University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School

Fun Fact:
Before medical school, I taught 7th grade science for two years in an under-served area of Houston through Teach for America.

Favorite rotation:
I really enjoyed cardiology during intern year. It was satisfying that our team could offer patients procedures like PCI and the heart was fun to learn about.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
My adjustment to life outside of Texas - it was hard to be far from home at first, but ultimately it's been very rewarding to make new friends and be able to explore a different part of the country.

Hobbies:
Spin class, baking and traveling

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
Everyone is invested in your success.

Yuxiao Qian

CA-1
University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School

Michael Richman

CA-2
Medical College of Wisconsin

What's your favorite thing to do in the area?
Going to Friday’s on the Front Porch, swimming in the Eno Quarry.

What's the best part about living in Chapel Hill?
Easy/quick access to great hiking and running trails, the ocean, and the mountains, depending on what you’re feeling on a particular day.

What’s the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
How supportive everyone is and their eagerness to teach (both co-residents and faculty).

What's your favorite bar/restaurant in the area?
Nana Taco.

Fun Fact:
I was a paratrooper and combat medic in the Israeli Defense Force.

Andres Rojas

CA-3
University of Virginia School of Medicine

Favorite thing to do in the area:
Follow Carolina Basketball!

Fun fact about yourself:
I have a twin brother who is getting his PhD at UNC (that may not be me walking down the street).

Carter Simmers

PGY1
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Favorite rotation:
Favorite rotation of intern year so far would have to be Peds ED, because I was able to get better at intubations during this month and kids are fun.

Hobbies:
Soccer, gardening, eating tacos

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The people! Everyone is so friendly and dedicated to your personal education and training.

Elizabeth Snow

CA-3
New York Medical College

Favorite thing to do in the area:
I love getting outside for a hike at Eno River State Park or a run or bike ride on the American Tobacco Trail.

Chad Spencer

CA-2
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

What’s the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
People are legitimately happy at UNC. The attendings and administrators care about resident well-being and make it a priority.

Fun Facts:
I cure & smoke my own bacon, my garage is a woodshop and I train border collies.

Neeraj Sriram

CA-3
University of Alabama School of Medicine

What's the best thing about living in Chapel Hill?
I love Chapel Hill because it, and the surrounding areas, provide a wide range of activities for those times outside of the hospital. It also has great food, many outdoor activities, college sports (though I’ll always be a Georgia Bulldog), and a friendly college town atmosphere.

Patrick Steele

CA-3
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I was a sixth grade Spelling Bee champ and have lifted 315 lbs overhead.

Favorite rotation:
Thoracic - fun lines, airways, communication between surgery and anesthesia.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
I got married!

Hobbies:
Drones, piano, gaming, photography, traveling, cars and Netflix.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The people you work with on a daily basis - they're awesome!!

Adam Suchar

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics

Jimmy Suggs

CA-2
Baylor College of Medicine

What's the best part about living in Chapel Hill?
The people! Chapel Hill has great food, it’s beautiful, and there is never a shortage of things to do. However, it’s really the kind, fun, and genuine people that quickly make this place home.

What’s the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
I’m thankful to be in a program that teaches sharp clinical precision and has a standard of excellence amidst a culture that is simply fun to be a part of!

Ajay Unnithan

CA-2
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Favorite thing to do in the area:
Eat. Technically I like doing this anywhere, but Chapel Hill really has amazing places to eat.

Eva Waller

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics

Anne Whitehouse

CA-2
University of Louisville School of Medicine

What's the best part about living in Chapel Hill?
I love that there is a huge variety of activities for us to do within very short distances. You can get more city life experiences in Durham or Raleigh as well as the small town feel of Chapel Hill. We are also so close to the beach or the mountains to get outside and escape the indoors. Aside from all the things to do here I feel like the Chapel Hill and UNC community has been so welcoming to my husband and me coming from Kentucky and knowing very few people.

What's your favorite bar/restaurant?
I’m tied between Ponysaurus and Ciderworks for my favorite bar (though these are breweries). I love how casual and open they are. My favorite restaurant is probably Dashi in Durham. I think about that ramen all the time!

Bryan Whitlow

CA-3
Baylor College of Medicine

The best part of living in Chapel Hill:
My favorite part of living in Chapel Hill is the low key environment. We have the ability to easily go to a variety of bars or local breweries with different vibes. There are also restaurants of all shapes and sizes in Carrborro, Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh. Or, we can take a quick trip to the mountains or the beach for a weekend. If we want to stay closer, we can go biking down the Tobacco Trail, swimming at the ENO river quarry, or kayaking on Jordan Lake. Everything is easy to get to, the people are friendly, and there is something for everyone.

Favorite rotation:
My Favorite rotation was the AMR month. Not only do we get the chance to have spend Thanksgiving with our families and friends, we also get to know each other by spending 5 weeks on the same schedule. We learn a lot of very valuable material that otherwise would not easily been obtained during residency with especially valuable lessons on leadership and professionalism unique to Anesthesiology.

Steph Woodward

CA-3
University of Utah School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I have a puppy named after one of our 2018 - 2019 chief residents: Jeff Bark.

Favorite rotation:
APS - I love the patient population and the attendings are fantastic teachers.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Accepting a fellowship at Northwestern for OB anesthesia.

Hobbies:
Hiking, skiing, yoga, traveling and playing with my puppy.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
My co-residents. We are a really tight knit group and I feel so lucky to have such a supportive team with me.

Jiulong Yang

CA-3
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

What's the best thing about living in Chapel Hill?
Favorite things about Chapel Hill - Great weather, nice people, cozy small town life.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the area?
My favorite thing to do in the area is finding cool new places to eat and hang out at.

Yaroslav Yatsky

CA-2
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine