New Faces
Adejimi Adeniji
Assistant Professor
Dr. Adejimi Adeniji joins the Pediatric Imaging team, which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Adeniji earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. He then completed radiology residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook Country and Rush Medical College followed by fellowship training in pediatric imaging at Baylor College of Medicine.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Adejimi Adeniji joins the Pediatric Imaging team, which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Adeniji earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. He then completed radiology residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook Country and Rush Medical College followed by fellowship training in pediatric imaging at Baylor College of Medicine.
Enoch Kwame Asiedu
Advanced Practice Provider
Enoch Asiedu joined Emory Radiology in September as an advanced practice provider (APP) for interventional radiology at Emory Decatur Hospital. Mr. Asiedu earned his MHS in physician assistant studies from Duke University School of Medicine. He also __ “The most exciting part of my job is seeing the smiles on patients’ faces after completion of an interventional procedure in which immediate results are achieved. Additionally, coming to work in a place where cutting-edge medicine is utilized gives me great joy,” he says. When not at work, he enjoys DIY projects ranging from carpentry to automobile repairs.
Advanced Practice Provider
Enoch Asiedu joined Emory Radiology in September as an advanced practice provider (APP) for interventional radiology at Emory Decatur Hospital. Mr. Asiedu earned his MHS in physician assistant studies from Duke University School of Medicine. He also __ “The most exciting part of my job is seeing the smiles on patients’ faces after completion of an interventional procedure in which immediate results are achieved. Additionally, coming to work in a place where cutting-edge medicine is utilized gives me great joy,” he says. When not at work, he enjoys DIY projects ranging from carpentry to automobile repairs.
Daniel Ayers
Advanced Practice Provider
Dan Ayers joined Emory Radiology’s interventional radiology team after working with the bone marrow transplant and leukemia services at Emory University Hospital. He brings more than 25 years of medical experience with a strong background in internal medicine, emergency medicine, plastic and bariatric surgery, and oncology. Mr. Ayers began his career in Moultrie, GA as the first physician assistant in the county. He earned his physician assistant degree at Alderson-Broaddus University in West Virginia where he remained on the Dean’s List throughout his degree program. After graduation, Mr. Ayers received the gold star designation on his PA board certification, scoring in the top 5% in the nation on the primary care track. In his free time, he volunteers as medical director at a free clinic in Honduras and Haiti and enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Advanced Practice Provider
Dan Ayers joined Emory Radiology’s interventional radiology team after working with the bone marrow transplant and leukemia services at Emory University Hospital. He brings more than 25 years of medical experience with a strong background in internal medicine, emergency medicine, plastic and bariatric surgery, and oncology. Mr. Ayers began his career in Moultrie, GA as the first physician assistant in the county. He earned his physician assistant degree at Alderson-Broaddus University in West Virginia where he remained on the Dean’s List throughout his degree program. After graduation, Mr. Ayers received the gold star designation on his PA board certification, scoring in the top 5% in the nation on the primary care track. In his free time, he volunteers as medical director at a free clinic in Honduras and Haiti and enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Manish Bajaj
Assistant Professor
Dr. Manish Bajaj has joined the Pediatric Imaging team which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He specializes in pediatric neuroradiology. Dr. Bajaj previously held a faculty appointment as assistant professor of radiology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He specializes in pediatric neuroradiology including pediatric brain and orbital pathologies as well as MR safety. Dr. Bajaj graduated with an MBBS from R.N.T. Medical College in Udaipur, India where he also completed an internship and residency training. He subsequently completed fellowships in neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, body imaging, and pediatric radiology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Manish Bajaj has joined the Pediatric Imaging team which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He specializes in pediatric neuroradiology. Dr. Bajaj previously held a faculty appointment as assistant professor of radiology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He specializes in pediatric neuroradiology including pediatric brain and orbital pathologies as well as MR safety. Dr. Bajaj graduated with an MBBS from R.N.T. Medical College in Udaipur, India where he also completed an internship and residency training. He subsequently completed fellowships in neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, body imaging, and pediatric radiology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Patricia Balthazar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Patricia Balthazar has joined the Abdominal Radiology and Imaging Informatics teams of Emory Radiology. Her special interests include imaging informatics, quality improvement, health services research, and innovation. During her diagnostic radiology residency training at Emory, Dr. Balthazar served as a chief resident and served in various national leadership roles. She earned her medical degree from Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saude Publica, Brazil and completed a transitional year at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA. After residency training at Emory, she completed fellowships in body imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and evidence-based imaging and informatics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both in Boston, MA.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Patricia Balthazar has joined the Abdominal Radiology and Imaging Informatics teams of Emory Radiology. Her special interests include imaging informatics, quality improvement, health services research, and innovation. During her diagnostic radiology residency training at Emory, Dr. Balthazar served as a chief resident and served in various national leadership roles. She earned her medical degree from Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saude Publica, Brazil and completed a transitional year at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA. After residency training at Emory, she completed fellowships in body imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and evidence-based imaging and informatics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both in Boston, MA.
Hernan Bello
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hernan Bello has joined the Abdominal Imaging team after completing the Transitional Year Internship, diagnostic radiology residency, and abdominal imaging fellowship programs of Emory Radiology in the School of Medicine. Dr. Bello earned his MD from Universidad de San Martίn de Porres in Peru. Dr. Bello has expertise in global health partnerships, having participated in the Global Health Residency Scholars Program at Emory and serving as a general practitioner in a rural service program for medical graduates (SERUMS) in Moyobamba, Peru.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hernan Bello has joined the Abdominal Imaging team after completing the Transitional Year Internship, diagnostic radiology residency, and abdominal imaging fellowship programs of Emory Radiology in the School of Medicine. Dr. Bello earned his MD from Universidad de San Martίn de Porres in Peru. Dr. Bello has expertise in global health partnerships, having participated in the Global Health Residency Scholars Program at Emory and serving as a general practitioner in a rural service program for medical graduates (SERUMS) in Moyobamba, Peru.
Ananth Bhimireddy
Systems Software Engineer
Ananth Bhimireddy joined Emory Radiology in June, and brings considerable expertise in machine learning, data science, and software engineering to the HITI Lab led by Dr. Judy Gichoya. He is enjoying “Tackling real-life problems in health care with the help of deep learning and AI and doing so in a collaborative environment with field experts.” Mr. Bhimireddy earned an MS in applied data science from Indiana University–Perdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). In 2019, he won Best Mobile App for the Opioid Crisis in the FirstNet Hackathon, Best Poster Presentation in the Healthy Mom+Baby Datapalooza, and the Innovation Award 2018/2019 from GGK Technologies.
Systems Software Engineer
Ananth Bhimireddy joined Emory Radiology in June, and brings considerable expertise in machine learning, data science, and software engineering to the HITI Lab led by Dr. Judy Gichoya. He is enjoying “Tackling real-life problems in health care with the help of deep learning and AI and doing so in a collaborative environment with field experts.” Mr. Bhimireddy earned an MS in applied data science from Indiana University–Perdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). In 2019, he won Best Mobile App for the Opioid Crisis in the FirstNet Hackathon, Best Poster Presentation in the Healthy Mom+Baby Datapalooza, and the Innovation Award 2018/2019 from GGK Technologies.
Nabil Calisi
Assistant Professor
Dr. Calisi is a breast imaging radiologist with additional experience in research, public health, and nonprofit activism. His research interests include medical education, medical ethics, and health policy. He is a US Department of State Fulbright Scholar and a British Council Global Changemaker. He was awarded multiple international scholarships from Germany, Australia, and others. Dr. Calisi has experience in non-profit activism in the Middle East advocating for human rights, and holds a Global Leadership Certificate from the University of Georgia. Dr. Calisi earned his MD from the University of Baghdad, Iraq followed by an MPH from the University of Georgia. He completed both an internship and radiology residency at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, followed by a breast imaging fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Calisi is a breast imaging radiologist with additional experience in research, public health, and nonprofit activism. His research interests include medical education, medical ethics, and health policy. He is a US Department of State Fulbright Scholar and a British Council Global Changemaker. He was awarded multiple international scholarships from Germany, Australia, and others. Dr. Calisi has experience in non-profit activism in the Middle East advocating for human rights, and holds a Global Leadership Certificate from the University of Georgia. Dr. Calisi earned his MD from the University of Baghdad, Iraq followed by an MPH from the University of Georgia. He completed both an internship and radiology residency at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, followed by a breast imaging fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Michael Essien
Research Specialist
Dr. Michael Essien brings years of clinical practice experience and a mix of analytical skills to neuroradiology-related research in Emory Radiology. “I appreciate the opportunity to do research work in a field and an institution I have always wanted to be a part of,” he says. A self-described work-team player, Dr. Essien says, “I’m glad to utilize my experience and skill sets to help promote/advance research in the division.” Dr. Essien earned his MBChB from the University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry in Accra, Ghana, where he also earned a BS in medical sciences. He recently earned an MPH degree from Emory University. Outside of work. Dr. Essien is a soccer enthusiast.
Research Specialist
Dr. Michael Essien brings years of clinical practice experience and a mix of analytical skills to neuroradiology-related research in Emory Radiology. “I appreciate the opportunity to do research work in a field and an institution I have always wanted to be a part of,” he says. A self-described work-team player, Dr. Essien says, “I’m glad to utilize my experience and skill sets to help promote/advance research in the division.” Dr. Essien earned his MBChB from the University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry in Accra, Ghana, where he also earned a BS in medical sciences. He recently earned an MPH degree from Emory University. Outside of work. Dr. Essien is a soccer enthusiast.
Rachel François
Administrative Assistant
Rachel François joins the Emory Radiology team to provide administrative support for department leaders Deb Smith, Dr. Richard Duszak, Dr. Marta Heilbrun, Dr. Nabil Safdar, and Dr. Amit Saindane. She is a self-described results-driven health care professional with extensive leadership and operational experience. Rachel began her health care career in pediatric family medicine in 2015. She transitioned to the hospital in 2017 where she worked in oncology and PET/CT managing resources to reduce costs while increasing employee satisfaction and improving efficiency in an ambulatory health care setting. She is a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. “There is a genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals all revolving around helping the department that I have not found at other corporations. I hope to contribute my maximum to sustain success and growth of the department,” she says. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys traveling.
Administrative Assistant
Rachel François joins the Emory Radiology team to provide administrative support for department leaders Deb Smith, Dr. Richard Duszak, Dr. Marta Heilbrun, Dr. Nabil Safdar, and Dr. Amit Saindane. She is a self-described results-driven health care professional with extensive leadership and operational experience. Rachel began her health care career in pediatric family medicine in 2015. She transitioned to the hospital in 2017 where she worked in oncology and PET/CT managing resources to reduce costs while increasing employee satisfaction and improving efficiency in an ambulatory health care setting. She is a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. “There is a genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals all revolving around helping the department that I have not found at other corporations. I hope to contribute my maximum to sustain success and growth of the department,” she says. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys traveling.
Ashley Gantt
Advanced Practice Provider
Ashley joins Emory Radiology after serving as lead APP of the Pulmonary Acute Care team of Piedmont Pulmonary/Georgia Lung Associates, where she worked for 14 and a half years. Ashley is passionate about people and serving others. She earned her MHS in physician assistant studies from the Medical College of Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in biology. She loves spending time with her family and children. Traveling and cheering on her Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs are some of her favorite activities.
Advanced Practice Provider
Ashley joins Emory Radiology after serving as lead APP of the Pulmonary Acute Care team of Piedmont Pulmonary/Georgia Lung Associates, where she worked for 14 and a half years. Ashley is passionate about people and serving others. She earned her MHS in physician assistant studies from the Medical College of Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in biology. She loves spending time with her family and children. Traveling and cheering on her Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs are some of her favorite activities.
Elyse Green
Program Coordinator - Faculty Affairs
Elyse Green brings five years of working in the Emory system to her new position as program coordinator for faculty affairs. She looks forward to employing her aptitude for Microsoft software to better organize various projects and activities supporting the department and its faculty. Elyse is lo Elyse returns to the Emory Radiology team; she served as senior administrative assistant in the Department of Radiation Oncology for the past four years. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Emory Radiology team again and to work with the physicians and staff who make a difference in the medical treatment of patients,” she says.
Program Coordinator - Faculty Affairs
Elyse Green brings five years of working in the Emory system to her new position as program coordinator for faculty affairs. She looks forward to employing her aptitude for Microsoft software to better organize various projects and activities supporting the department and its faculty. Elyse is lo Elyse returns to the Emory Radiology team; she served as senior administrative assistant in the Department of Radiation Oncology for the past four years. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Emory Radiology team again and to work with the physicians and staff who make a difference in the medical treatment of patients,” she says.
Daniel Hampton
Assistant Professor
Dr. Daniel Hampton has joined the Emergency and Trauma Imaging team. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and then completed radiology residency and a fellowship in neuroradiology with Emory Radiology. He has interests and training in nuclear medicine research.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Daniel Hampton has joined the Emergency and Trauma Imaging team. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and then completed radiology residency and a fellowship in neuroradiology with Emory Radiology. He has interests and training in nuclear medicine research.
Jacki Harmon
Senior Associate
Jacqui Harmon has joined the faculty of the Medical Imaging Program. She describes herself as a “ridiculously positive person who fully appreciates the art and science of medical imaging.” Jacki frequently draws on her own career as an imaging technologist to illustrate clinical concepts and practices. After completing her initial training as a radiographer at Athens Technical College, Jackie came to Emory, where she earned a BMSc in medical imaging and graduated with honors with a concentration on medical imaging education. She worked in private practice as a radiologic technologist and also served as clinical coordinator and instructor of radiographic procedures for Lanier Technical College. In her spare time, she pursued graduate studies and earned a master's degree in radiologic science from Midwestern State University.
Senior Associate
Jacqui Harmon has joined the faculty of the Medical Imaging Program. She describes herself as a “ridiculously positive person who fully appreciates the art and science of medical imaging.” Jacki frequently draws on her own career as an imaging technologist to illustrate clinical concepts and practices. After completing her initial training as a radiographer at Athens Technical College, Jackie came to Emory, where she earned a BMSc in medical imaging and graduated with honors with a concentration on medical imaging education. She worked in private practice as a radiologic technologist and also served as clinical coordinator and instructor of radiographic procedures for Lanier Technical College. In her spare time, she pursued graduate studies and earned a master's degree in radiologic science from Midwestern State University.
Aws Hamid
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aws Hamid has joined the Cardiothoracic Imaging team, lending special focus on clinical care and education in thoracic imaging and advanced cardiovascular CT and MR imaging. He enjoys leveraging social media for teaching and has a growing following on Twitter. Dr. Hamid earned his medical degree from the University of Mosul College of Medicine in Iraq. He earned and MS in diagnostic radiology upon completion of his residency at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Dr. Hamid subsequently completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic imaging at the University of Michigan, followed by fellowships in body imaging and oncology body imaging at the University of Missouri – Columbia.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aws Hamid has joined the Cardiothoracic Imaging team, lending special focus on clinical care and education in thoracic imaging and advanced cardiovascular CT and MR imaging. He enjoys leveraging social media for teaching and has a growing following on Twitter. Dr. Hamid earned his medical degree from the University of Mosul College of Medicine in Iraq. He earned and MS in diagnostic radiology upon completion of his residency at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Dr. Hamid subsequently completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic imaging at the University of Michigan, followed by fellowships in body imaging and oncology body imaging at the University of Missouri – Columbia.
Hakob Kocharyan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hakob Kocharyan has joined the Interventional Radiology and Image-guided Medicine team at Emory University Hospital. As an interventional radiologist, his focused interest is liver diseases including biliary conditions, portal hypertension, and liver cancer. Dr. Kocharyan also is interested in diagnosis and management of venous disease and complex venous reconstructions. He is a graduate of the Emory Vascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship program. He earned his medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Yerevan, Armenia, where he also completed training in general surgery. In the United States Dr. Kocharyan completed an internship program at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH, and radiology residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hakob Kocharyan has joined the Interventional Radiology and Image-guided Medicine team at Emory University Hospital. As an interventional radiologist, his focused interest is liver diseases including biliary conditions, portal hypertension, and liver cancer. Dr. Kocharyan also is interested in diagnosis and management of venous disease and complex venous reconstructions. He is a graduate of the Emory Vascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship program. He earned his medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Yerevan, Armenia, where he also completed training in general surgery. In the United States Dr. Kocharyan completed an internship program at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH, and radiology residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center.
Christopher Krebs
Assistant Professor
After being in private practice since 2007, Dr. Chris Krebs has joined Emory Radiology’s Community Radiology Specialists serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital. He earned his MD from Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed both a diagnostic radiology residency program and a neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
Assistant Professor
After being in private practice since 2007, Dr. Chris Krebs has joined Emory Radiology’s Community Radiology Specialists serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital. He earned his MD from Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed both a diagnostic radiology residency program and a neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
Vishnu Kuttappan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kuttappan has joined the Community Radiology Associates team and provides radiology services to Emory Johns Creek Hospital. He earned his DO from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed radiology residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and a neuroradiology fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, both in Chicago, IL.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kuttappan has joined the Community Radiology Associates team and provides radiology services to Emory Johns Creek Hospital. He earned his DO from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed radiology residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and a neuroradiology fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, both in Chicago, IL.
Brittany Lewis
Assistant Professor
Dr. Brittany Lewis has joined the Emergency and Trauma Imaging team as a diagnostic radiologist specializing trauma imaging. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Davis where she was lauded as a role model and mentor. She completed diagnostic radiology residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center and a fellowship in emergency and trauma imaging here at Emory. Dr. Lewis is an active member of the department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Brittany Lewis has joined the Emergency and Trauma Imaging team as a diagnostic radiologist specializing trauma imaging. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Davis where she was lauded as a role model and mentor. She completed diagnostic radiology residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center and a fellowship in emergency and trauma imaging here at Emory. Dr. Lewis is an active member of the department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Stephen Little
Assistant Professor
Dr. Stephen Little has joined the Pediatric Imaging team. He graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine with an MD. He subsequently completed both radiology residency and a pediatric radiology fellowship at Wake Forest University.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Stephen Little has joined the Pediatric Imaging team. He graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine with an MD. He subsequently completed both radiology residency and a pediatric radiology fellowship at Wake Forest University.
Jasmine Locklin
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jasmine Locklin has joined the Breast Imaging team and is a champion for women’s health. Dr. Locklin earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. She completed an internship at Brookwood Baptist Health, diagnostic radiology residency at Augusta University Medical Center, and a breast imaging fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. During her residency, she received the Red Cross Medical Hero Award for taking action at the scene of an accident until emergency personnel arrived.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jasmine Locklin has joined the Breast Imaging team and is a champion for women’s health. Dr. Locklin earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. She completed an internship at Brookwood Baptist Health, diagnostic radiology residency at Augusta University Medical Center, and a breast imaging fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. During her residency, she received the Red Cross Medical Hero Award for taking action at the scene of an accident until emergency personnel arrived.
Charles Marcus
Assistant Professor
Dr. Charles Marcus has joined the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging team. He is a diagnostic radiologist and nuclear medicine physician who has focused his research and teaching on molecular imaging, head and neck PET/CT imaging, and PET imaging in oncology with special interest in the PET/CT imaging of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. He earned is MBBS degree from Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. He then completed nuclear medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and diagnostic radiology residency at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, followed by a molecular imaging and theragnostic fellowship at Emory.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Charles Marcus has joined the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging team. He is a diagnostic radiologist and nuclear medicine physician who has focused his research and teaching on molecular imaging, head and neck PET/CT imaging, and PET imaging in oncology with special interest in the PET/CT imaging of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. He earned is MBBS degree from Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. He then completed nuclear medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and diagnostic radiology residency at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, followed by a molecular imaging and theragnostic fellowship at Emory.
Trae Mayeux
Assistant Professor
Dr. Trae Mayeux has joined the Community Radiology Specialists team at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. He then completed radiology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, with fellowship training in abdominal imaging at the University of California, San Francisco.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Trae Mayeux has joined the Community Radiology Specialists team at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. He then completed radiology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, with fellowship training in abdominal imaging at the University of California, San Francisco.
Erykah Murphy
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Erykah Murphy brings a deep skillset to her new role coordinating the department’s growing roster of clinical research endeavors. Ms. Murphy earned a BS in kinesiology from Michigan State University and is a candidate in Michigan’s Master of Public Health program. She has completed advanced training in Health Privacy (HIPAA) and also Informed Consent and Research with CITI Program. While she admits she initially didn’t dream of a career in medical research, “I am excited about working with great minds to improve health care for the future at one of the best private schools in the nation. I love what I do!”
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Erykah Murphy brings a deep skillset to her new role coordinating the department’s growing roster of clinical research endeavors. Ms. Murphy earned a BS in kinesiology from Michigan State University and is a candidate in Michigan’s Master of Public Health program. She has completed advanced training in Health Privacy (HIPAA) and also Informed Consent and Research with CITI Program. While she admits she initially didn’t dream of a career in medical research, “I am excited about working with great minds to improve health care for the future at one of the best private schools in the nation. I love what I do!”
Christabell Ndible
Assistant Professor
Dr. Christabell Ndibe has joined the Pediatric Imaging team, which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She is a pediatric radiologist with a special focus on musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Ndibe earned her MD from Medical College of Georgia, Augusta and an Master of Public Administration for Albany State University. She completed a transitional year program at Morehouse School of Medicine followed by diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a fellowship in pediatric imaging at Emory.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Christabell Ndibe has joined the Pediatric Imaging team, which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She is a pediatric radiologist with a special focus on musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Ndibe earned her MD from Medical College of Georgia, Augusta and an Master of Public Administration for Albany State University. She completed a transitional year program at Morehouse School of Medicine followed by diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a fellowship in pediatric imaging at Emory.
Muhammad Naeem
Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Naeem is a cardiovascular and thoracic radiologist who has joined the Cardiothoracic Imaging team. His interests include diffuse/interstitial lung diseases, aortopathies, congenital heart diseases, and cardiomyopathies. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan and completed radiology residency at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Naeem is a cardiovascular and thoracic radiologist who has joined the Cardiothoracic Imaging team. His interests include diffuse/interstitial lung diseases, aortopathies, congenital heart diseases, and cardiomyopathies. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan and completed radiology residency at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University.
Erin Owoade
Human Resources Operations Lead
Erin Owoade brings three years of experience with the Emory human resources system to her position with Emory Radiology. Erin enjoys the variety of responsibilities and activities in HR and being part of a dynamic team. She earned bachelors of business administration with a concentration in HR from Heidelberg University.
Human Resources Operations Lead
Erin Owoade brings three years of experience with the Emory human resources system to her position with Emory Radiology. Erin enjoys the variety of responsibilities and activities in HR and being part of a dynamic team. She earned bachelors of business administration with a concentration in HR from Heidelberg University.
Christopher Reeves
Assistant Professor
Dr. Reeves joined Emory Radiology’s Neuroradiology team. He earned his MD from Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed radiology residency at Hartford Hospital followed by a neuroradiology fellowship at Emory.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Reeves joined Emory Radiology’s Neuroradiology team. He earned his MD from Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed radiology residency at Hartford Hospital followed by a neuroradiology fellowship at Emory.
John Calvin Reid, II
Assistant Professor
Dr. John Reid has joined Emory Radiology’s Community Radiology Specialists serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital. He has been in private practice since 2006. Dr. Reid earned his MD from Emory School of Medicine. He remained with Emory Radiology to complete diagnostic radiology residency and a neuroradiology fellowship.
Assistant Professor
Dr. John Reid has joined Emory Radiology’s Community Radiology Specialists serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital. He has been in private practice since 2006. Dr. Reid earned his MD from Emory School of Medicine. He remained with Emory Radiology to complete diagnostic radiology residency and a neuroradiology fellowship.
Stefan Santavicca
Senior Data Analyst
Stefan investigates health policy and services research, and radiology workforce trends. He is responsible for data construction, management, and analysis, as well as stewarding all phases of the peer-reviewed research process. He earned his MS in economics from Georgia Tech, and a bachelor of business administration and economics degree with an emphasis on consulting from the University of Georgia. “I’m excited about the opportunity to conduct research in a medical school of such renown and to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in radiology,” he says. “I’m most stimulated in my trade when challenged with ambiguity, requiring innovation and improvisation to push forward.” Stefan enjoys rock climbing when not working, as well as weight training.
Senior Data Analyst
Stefan investigates health policy and services research, and radiology workforce trends. He is responsible for data construction, management, and analysis, as well as stewarding all phases of the peer-reviewed research process. He earned his MS in economics from Georgia Tech, and a bachelor of business administration and economics degree with an emphasis on consulting from the University of Georgia. “I’m excited about the opportunity to conduct research in a medical school of such renown and to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in radiology,” he says. “I’m most stimulated in my trade when challenged with ambiguity, requiring innovation and improvisation to push forward.” Stefan enjoys rock climbing when not working, as well as weight training.
Steven Storey
Assistant Professor
Dr. Storey has joined Emory Radiology’s Community Radiology Specialists serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital. He graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine and then completed residency programs in general surgery and diagnostic radiology at New York Medical College and vascular and interventional radiology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Campus.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Storey has joined Emory Radiology’s Community Radiology Specialists serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital. He graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine and then completed residency programs in general surgery and diagnostic radiology at New York Medical College and vascular and interventional radiology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Campus.
Shahein Tajmir
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shahein Tajmir has joined the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging team. He is a multispecialty radiologist with a specific focus on assessing the clinical implications of machine learning and PET/MR, quantifying the utility of such systems, applying them to medical imaging, and thus expanding our understanding of disease. Dr. Shahein earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston. He subsequently completed a transitional year program with Signature Healthcare/BIDM in Brockton, MA, followed by a diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine residency and fellowship training in musculoskeletal imaging and intervention, all at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shahein Tajmir has joined the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging team. He is a multispecialty radiologist with a specific focus on assessing the clinical implications of machine learning and PET/MR, quantifying the utility of such systems, applying them to medical imaging, and thus expanding our understanding of disease. Dr. Shahein earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston. He subsequently completed a transitional year program with Signature Healthcare/BIDM in Brockton, MA, followed by a diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine residency and fellowship training in musculoskeletal imaging and intervention, all at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Susan Taylor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Susan Taylor has joined the Pediatric Imaging team, which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Taylor earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus in Suwanee. She then completed an internship year with Eastern Virginia Medical School, followed by diagnostic radiology residency with the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, and a pediatric imaging fellowship with Emory Radiology.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Susan Taylor has joined the Pediatric Imaging team, which is part of the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Taylor earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus in Suwanee. She then completed an internship year with Eastern Virginia Medical School, followed by diagnostic radiology residency with the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, and a pediatric imaging fellowship with Emory Radiology.
nee Thomas
Advanced Practice Provider
Renee Thomas joins Emory Radiology after seven and a half years as a urology physician assistant with Emory Urology at Grady Memorial Hospital. he is passionate about helping others, which inspired her to earn her physician assistant degree from Emory. Prior to that, Ms. Thomas was a researcher with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a medical sales representative for Pfizer, Inc. and Alcon. She earned a BS in microbiology from the University of Georgia and an MPH in international health with an infectious diseases concentration. She has received many honors, including the 2020 Urology Clinical Care Excellence Award. Outside of work, Ms. Thomas enjoys working out, sports, and community service activities. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Advanced Practice Provider
Renee Thomas joins Emory Radiology after seven and a half years as a urology physician assistant with Emory Urology at Grady Memorial Hospital. he is passionate about helping others, which inspired her to earn her physician assistant degree from Emory. Prior to that, Ms. Thomas was a researcher with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a medical sales representative for Pfizer, Inc. and Alcon. She earned a BS in microbiology from the University of Georgia and an MPH in international health with an infectious diseases concentration. She has received many honors, including the 2020 Urology Clinical Care Excellence Award. Outside of work, Ms. Thomas enjoys working out, sports, and community service activities. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Anna Trofimova
Clinical Instructor
Dr. Anna Trofimova is a pediatric neuroradiology fellow with the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and a clinical instructor in Emory's Division of Neuroradiology. Her research focuses on advanced diagnostic techniques to assess microstructural and functional brain changes in health and disease. She received RSNA Research Resident and Research Fellow grants for her study of functional brain connectivity changes underlying vestibular symptoms persistent after mild traumatic brain injury. She earned her medical degree from Saint Petersburg State Medical University named after academician I.P. Pavlov, in Russia. She completed diagnostic radiology residency and a neuroradiology fellowship with Emory Radiology.
Clinical Instructor
Dr. Anna Trofimova is a pediatric neuroradiology fellow with the Pediatric Institute, a partnership between Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and a clinical instructor in Emory's Division of Neuroradiology. Her research focuses on advanced diagnostic techniques to assess microstructural and functional brain changes in health and disease. She received RSNA Research Resident and Research Fellow grants for her study of functional brain connectivity changes underlying vestibular symptoms persistent after mild traumatic brain injury. She earned her medical degree from Saint Petersburg State Medical University named after academician I.P. Pavlov, in Russia. She completed diagnostic radiology residency and a neuroradiology fellowship with Emory Radiology.
Jaime Wicks
Clinical Instructor
Dr. Jamie Wicks is a clinical instructor working primarily in the Division of Neuroradiology. She earned her MD from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. She then completed an internship at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by a diagnostic radiology residency and a neuroradiology fellowship, both at Emory University School of Medicine. She is based primarily at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
Clinical Instructor
Dr. Jamie Wicks is a clinical instructor working primarily in the Division of Neuroradiology. She earned her MD from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. She then completed an internship at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by a diagnostic radiology residency and a neuroradiology fellowship, both at Emory University School of Medicine. She is based primarily at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
Jessica Yuen
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jessica Yuen has joined the Division of Breast Imaging, serving both Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Dr. Yuen was a partner in a private radiology practice (Radiology Associates of Dekalb, P.C.) serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital for 11 years before joining Emory Radiology. Dr. Yuen earned her MD from Jefferson Medical College (since renamed Sidney Kimmel Medical College). She then completed a transitional year program at Christiania Hospital in Newark, Delaware, followed by a diagnostic radiology residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and a breast imaging fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jessica Yuen has joined the Division of Breast Imaging, serving both Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Dr. Yuen was a partner in a private radiology practice (Radiology Associates of Dekalb, P.C.) serving Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital for 11 years before joining Emory Radiology. Dr. Yuen earned her MD from Jefferson Medical College (since renamed Sidney Kimmel Medical College). She then completed a transitional year program at Christiania Hospital in Newark, Delaware, followed by a diagnostic radiology residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and a breast imaging fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.