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Past Fellowship Graduates

Past Fellowship Graduates

2025 Graduates

Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
Sachin Bhagavan, M.D.
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, UMH-Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2025 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Interventional Neurology Attending, North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, MS
Vascular Neurology:
Connor Welsh, D.O.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2025 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Interventional Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital-Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:
Carly Garvin, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2025 graduate
Rachelle Srinivas D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2025 graduate

2024 Fellowship Graduates

Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
Kevin Chow, M.D.
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, UMH-Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2024 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Interventional Neurology Attending Southeast Health NeuroSpine Center, Dothan, Alabama
Vascular Neurology:
Brianne Kuns, D.O.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, UMH-Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2024 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Neurocritical Care Fellowship,  Henry Ford Hospital System, Detroit, MI
Epilepsy Fellowship:
Michael Aronov, D.O.
  • Epilepsy Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2024 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Michigan State University
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:
Grant Goodfellow, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2024 graduate
Margaret Shmunes, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2024 graduate
Serkan Emekli, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical/Research Fellow, Michigan State University 2024 graduate

2023 Fellowship Graduates

Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
Mohammad Ismail, M.D.
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2023 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Vascular Neurology:
Sachin Bhagavan, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2023 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Interventional Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital-Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Devin Simon, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2023 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Vascular neurologist, Norvant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC,
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:
Dustin Hines, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2023 graduate
Alexandra Schulte, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2023 graduate
Courtney Webster, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2023 graduate

2022 Fellowship Graduates 

Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
M. Adeel Saleemi, M.D.
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2022 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Assistant Professor, The Frederick Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama
Vascular Neurology:
Shana Radomski, D.O.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2022 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Vascular Neurologist, UMH-West, Wyoming, MI
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:
Nathan Lambert-Cheatham, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2022 graduate
Nathaniel Pasmanter, D.O., Ph.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University 2022 graduate

 2021 Fellowship Graduates

Vascular Neurology:
Mohammed Ismail,  M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2021 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Interventional Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2021-2023
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:
Nathan Lambert-Cheatham, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2021 graduate
Ragha Sakuru, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2021 graduate
Sophia Tessema, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2021 graduate

2020 Fellowship Graduates 

Clinical Neurophysiology:
 
Tori LaFleur, M.D.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2020 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Neurophysiology Attending, OSF Healthcare, Escanaba, MI
Lizl Lasky, D.O
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2020 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Neurophysiology Attending, Kootenai Health, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
Yogesh Gujrati, M.D.                   
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2020 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Interventional Neurology Attending Southeast Health NeuroSpine Center, Dothan, Alabama
Vascular Neurology:
M. Adeel Saleemi, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2020 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:  Interventional Fellow, Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University, 2020-2022

 2019 Fellowship Graduates 

Epilepsy Fellowship:
Eric Bracken, M.D.
  • Epilepsy Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2019 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Neurohospitalist Attending, Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio
Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
Alex J. Linn, M.D.                   
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2019 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Neurointerventional Attending, Avera Medical Group, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

 2018 Fellowship Graduates 

Epilepsy Fellowship:
Tariq Gheith, M.D.
  • Epilepsy Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2018 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: General Neurology/Epilepsy Practitioner, OSF Saint Anthony - Ambulatory Care Center, Illinois Neurological Institute
Vascular Neurology Fellowship:
Swati Laroia , D.O.                   
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2018 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Vascular Neurologist, Utah Neurosciences Institute, St. George, Utah
Yogesh Gujrati, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2018 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Interventional Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2018-2020

 2017 Fellowship Graduates 

Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
Gautam Sachdeva, M.D.
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Interventional Neurology Private Practice in Fargo, North Dakota
Neurophysiology Fellowship:
Brandon Glover, D.O.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Assistant Professor for the Department of Neurology & Ophthalmology, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems
Vascular Neurology Fellowship:
Saqib Chaudhry, M.D.                   
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Neurocritical Care Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, 2017-2019
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:
Ashley Nardone, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate
  • Post Fellowship Placement:St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights, MI, 2017 graduate
Hae-young Hawong, D.O., Ph.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017
Obada Subei, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate

 2016 Fellowship Graduates

Interventional Neurology Fellowship:
Vishal Jani, M.D.
  • Interventional Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2016
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Assistant Professor, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Neurophysiology Fellowship:
Mohammad Owais, M.D.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2016
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Private Practice, Sparks Health System, Little Rock, AK
Vascular Neurology Fellowship:
Ali Saeed, M.D.                     
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2016
  • Post Fellowship Placement:Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology & Ophthalmology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:
George Zakhia, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2016
  • Post Fellowship Placement: Neurology Residency, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017-2021

2015 - 1983 Fellowship Graduates

Neuro-Interventional Fellow Graduates

2014 Graduate:
Vibhav Bansal, M.D.
  • Neuro-Interventional Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014
2013 Graduate:
Anmar Razak, M.D       
  • Neuro-Interventional Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014
2011 Graduate:
 Jody Short, M.D.                 
  • Neuro-Interventional Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014

Neurophysiology Fellowship Graduates:

2015 Graduate:
Peter Maceroni, D.O.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2015
Michelle Kvalsund, D.O.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2015
2014 Graduates: 
Khaled Alshalian, M.D.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014
Yanny Phillips, D.O., Ph.D.  
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014
2012 Graduate:
Margaret Frey, D.O.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014
2010 Graduate:
Brian MacFalda, D.O.
  • Neurophysiology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014

Vascular Neurology Fellowship Graduates:

2015 Graduate:
Gautam Sachdeva, MD
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2015
2014 Graduates:
Vishal Jani, MD
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014
Malathi Rao, DO
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2014
2013 Graduate:
Jiangyong Min, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2013
2012 Graduate:
Vibhav Bansal, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2012
2011 Graduate:
Anmar Razak, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2011
2009 Graduates: 
Archit Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2009
Muhammad Umar Farooq, MD.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2009
Jody L. Short, D.O., M.S.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2009
2006 Graduates: 
John Whapham, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2006
Mohammad Sajed, M.D.
  • Vascular Neurology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2006

Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Graduates:

2017 Graduates: 
Ashley Nardone, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate
Hae-young Hawong, D.O., Ph.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate
Obada Subei, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University/Sparrow Health Systems, 2017 graduate
  
2016 Graduate: 
George Zakhia, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2015
  
2015 Graduates:
 		 
Scott Fair, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2015
Ayman Suileman, M.D.         
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2015
2013 Graduates:
Khawla Abusamra, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2013
João Manuel Da Fonseca Gomes De Lemos, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2013
Lina Nagia, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2013
Lara Tantawi, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2013
2012 Graduates:
David Clark, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2012
Blair Young, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2012
2011 Graduates: 
Ratna Bitra, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2011
Andrea Meinerz, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2011
2010 Graduates: 
Nilufer Kale, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2010
Naomi Krause, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2010
2009 Graduates: 
Adnan Subei, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2009
Sally Murad-Kejbou, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2009
Xiao Feng, M.D., M.S.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2009
2008 Graduates: 
John Pula, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2008
Amjad Younis, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2008
Aileen Antonio, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2008
2007 Graduate: 
Hussain Al-Alawi, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2007
2006 Graduate: 
Brandy Cook, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2006
2005 Graduates: 
Veneetha Cherian, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2005
Gary Gilham, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2005
Kiran Kumar, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2005
2004 Graduates: 
Tayson de Lengocky, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2004
Osama Ababneh, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2004
Ivana Despotovic, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2004
2003 Graduate: 
Emrah Altiparmak, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2003
2001 Graduates: 
Ajay Pathak, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2001
Austin Coleman, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2001
2000 Graduates:
Analyn Suntay, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2000
Banu Satana, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2000
Ronel Santos, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 2000
1999-1987 Graduates:
Albert Smolyar, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1999
Anna Fierz, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1998
Nayan Desai, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1998
Amjad Hammad, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1997
Michael Vaphiades, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1996
Jaya Varadarajan, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1995
Ali Umur Kayabasi, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1995
Carlos Manrique, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1995
Hany Halawa, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1994
Hulya Orer, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1994
Shoib Myint, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1993
Sharon Johnstone, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1993
David Weinberg, M.D.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1993
Kimeran Harron, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1992
James Johnston, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1991
Michael Sherman, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1991
Robert Lindberg, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1990
Lee Shettle, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1990
Robert Zendler, II, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1989
Michael Stauder, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1989
Sunita Yedavally, D.O.
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Michigan State University, 1987
Fellowships