Current Pediatric Residents

PGY III

Berch, Marlaina G., MD
Hometown: Starkville, MS
Undergrad School: Millsaps College
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Craig, Carolyne M., MD
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Undergrad School: University of Alabama
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Elofson, Hope A., MD
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Undergrad School: Louisiana State University
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Freeman, John N., MD
Hometown: Flowood, MS
Undergrad School: University of Southern Mississippi
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Herring, Katye L., MD
Hometown: Starkville, MS
Undergrad School: Mississippi State University
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Hobbs, Mitchell W., MD
Hometown: Madison, MS
Undergrad School: University of Mississippi
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Hutchins, Sara C., MD
Hometown: Grenada, MS
Undergrad School: Mississippi State University
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Justice, William "Robert" R., MD
Hometown: Columbiana, AL
Undergrad School: Auburn University
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Littrell, Mary E., MD
Hometown: Decatur, AL
Undergrad School: University of the South - Sewanee
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Morris, John "Devin" D., MD
Hometown: Brandon, MS
Undergrad School: Mississippi State University
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Mullins, Daniel C., MD
Hometown: Roxie, MS
Undergrad School: Mississippi College
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Wagoner, Thomas M., MD
Hometown: Bardstown, KY
Undergrad School: University of Louisville
Medical School: University of Kentucky
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Woods, Constance P., MD
Hometown: Webb, MS
Undergrad School: Jackson State University
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

PGY II

Broder, Abigail C., MD
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Undergrad School: Auburn University
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Espinosa, Allina C., DO
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Undergrad School: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: William Carey University
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Gerjets, Ashley E., DO
Hometown: Valrico, FL
Undergrad School: University of South Florida
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Lyons, Daniel F., MD
Hometown: Brandon, MS
Undergrad School: Belhaven University
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Manners, Amy L., DO
Hometown: Jacksonville, AL
Undergrad School: University of Alabama
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Middleton, Alyssa D., MD
Hometown: Monticello, MS
Undergrad School: University of Mississippi
Graduate School: Mississippi College
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Moore, Simone S., MD
Hometown: Pass Christian, MS
Undergrad School: Xavier University of Louisiana
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Munk, Lauren E., MD
Hometown: Georgetown, TX
Undergrad School: Texas A&M University
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Palmer, Rachel T., DO
Hometown: Moselle, MS
Undergrad School: William Carey University
Medical School: William Carey University
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Pierce, Erin O., MD
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Undergrad School: Mississippi State University
Graduate School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Reyes, Natalie M., MD
Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergrad School: Florida International University
Medical School: Universidad Iberoamericana
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Rutherford, Jordan M., MD
Hometown: Iuka, MS
Undergrad School: Troy University
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Shell, Kathryn J., MD
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Undergrad School: University of Mississippi
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Smith, Whitney N., MD, PhD
Hometown: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Undergrad School: Texas A&M University
Graduate School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- New Orleans
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- New Orleans
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Thaggard, Katherine A., MD
Hometown: Ridgeland, MS
Undergrad School: Mississippi College
Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Vu, Binh C., MD
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Undergrad School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

PGY I

Blanco, Jenyfeer, MD
Hometown: Havana, Cuba
Undergrad School: University of Florida
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Ero, Osasere K., MD
Hometown: Benin City, Nigeria
Undergrad School: University of Benin
Medical School: University of Benin
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Fish, James L., MD
Hometown: DeWitt, AR
Undergrad School: Hendrix College
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Residency: Pediatrics

Harkey, Claire A., MD
Hometown: Ridgeland, MS
Undergrad School: Millsaps College
Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Maharaj, Yasheeka, MD
Hometown: Durban, South Africa
Medical School: Medical University of Southern Africa
Internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Malik, Shubhra, MD
Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India
Medical School: Tver State Medical Academy, Tver, Russian federation

May, Preston D., DO
Hometown: Beaufort, SC
Undergrad School: Southern Wesleyan University
Medical School: Ohio University
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Millette, Theodore J., MD
Hometown: Pascagoula, MS
Undergrad School: University of MS
Medical School: University of MS Medical Center
Internship: University of MS Medical Center Department of Pediatrics
Residency: University of MS Medical Center Department of Pediatrics

Nelson, Mary M., DO
Hometown: Gulf Shores, AL
Undergrad School: Rhodes College
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center Pediatrics

Patel, Natasha N., MD
Hometown: Watkinsville, GA
Undergrad School: University of Georgia
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Patterson, Gaylen D., MD
Hometown: Ridgeland, Mississippi
Undergrad School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Richter, Kayla C., MD
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Undergrad School: Mississippi College
Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Rudsenske, Natalie E., MD
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Undergrad School: Mississippi State University
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Internship: Children's of Mississippi

Surles, Bret L., MD
Hometown: Madison, MS
Undergrad School: University of Mississippi
Graduate School: Univeristy of Mississippi Graduate Studies
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Troy, Carroll A., DO
Hometown: Montgomery, Alabama
Undergrad School: Auburn University
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Zhang, Kevin J., MD
Hometown: Hangzhou, China
Undergrad School: Auburn University
Graduate School: University of Alabama School of Business
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine