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Chief Residents

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Brian Brown, DO

  • PGY-4 Adult Neurology Resident

I was born in Texas, but growing up in a military family I was raised all over the country. I completed undergrad at the University of Wyoming and went on to medical school in the inaugural class of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, golfing, playing board games, and used to love flying light aircraft which is a hobby I hope to get back into one day! 

Specialty interests are neuroimmunology and I have matched to the Neuroimmunology fellowship at Baylor. 

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Hesamoldin Khodadadi Chamgordani, MD, PhD

  • PGY-4 Adult Neurology Resident

I was born and raised in Isfahan, Iran. I received my medical degree from Isfahan University. After graduating from medical school, my wife and I moved to the United States and I started working as a post-doctoral research fellow in the field of neuroimmunology. I was very lucky to have mentorship of excellent scientists and clinicians on my journey which led me to pursue my passion as a clinician-scientist by getting PhD in neuroscience and molecular medicine. My main area of interest is dementia and neurocognitive disorders, and I am very excited to start a new chapter of my life as a neurology resident at Augusta University. I spend my free time watching true crime documentaries with my wife, playing with our little puppy (Benji), and playing piano. I can’t wait to dig in deeper into the amazing world of neurology.

 

PGY-4 Residents

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Shane Musick, MD

  • PGY-4 Adult Neurology Resident

Born and raised in southern West Virginia, where I completed both my undergraduate studies and medical school, I felt it was time to spread my wings elsewhere. Having been to Augusta several times, and learning more about the program, I knew it was an ideal fit. My current neuro interest is in neurointerventional, albeit I’ve been obsessed with all things under the neuroscience umbrella since beginning this journey. My hobbies include playing video games (mainly on Xbox), lifting weights (where I once won a powerlifting competition), listening to podcasts (hardcore history is my favorite), and playing basketball (RIP Kobe).

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Mitchell Oei, MD

  • PGY-4 Adult Neurology Resident

I was born and raised in sunny Santa Monica, California where I developed a love for the ocean and two of my favorite hobbies, surfing and SCUBA diving. I did my undergrad education at Cornell University in upstate New York, where I studied marine biology. I attended medical school at the University of Queensland-Ochsner Clinical School, where I spent two years in Brisbane, Australia and two years in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to my outdoor hobbies, I enjoy building computers,working on my car, and following up on aerospace and world news! Although there is still much for me to learn in the realm of neurology, I am currently interested in pursuing the fields of Interventional Neurology, Neurocritical Care, or Vascular Neurology after completing my residency training. I can’t wait to see all that Augusta has to offer, and am excited to train at MCG!

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Brandon Pope, MD, PhD

  • PGY-4 Adult Neurology Resident

I am originally from Decatur, Georgia. I attended the University of Georgia for undergrad in Athens, Georgia. Go DAWGS!! From there, I spent four months as a Lab Technician at MCG in the Department of Cell & molecular Biology and 18 months as a Postbaccalaureate IRTA scholar in Maryland at the NINDS. Next, I went to UAB and completed both my Ph.D and MD as a part of the medical scientist training program there. I am a father of two lovely children, husband to my amazing wife Rachel, lover of all things travel, basketball, and finance! I love the brain and am

most interested currently in neuroimmunology and interventional neurology! I’m excited about the opportunity to grow my knowledge and clinical skills in Neurology. Moreover, I feel fortunate to be able to train at MCG and develop great relationships with the residents, faculty, and patients that we serve. Specialty interests include, Neuroimmunology/MS, Interventional Neurology, and Clinical Neurophysiology. 

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Han Saem Yoo, DO

  • PGY-4 Adult Neurology Resident

I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. I went to Yale for undergrad, studied molecular, cellular, and developmental biology and went to NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. In my free time, I enjoying practicing and performing the violin. I also like to cook Korean food and home-garden my sesames and lettuces. My subspecialty interests are movement disorder, behavioral neurology and stroke.

 

PGY-3 Residents

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Jessica Lier, MD

  • PGY-3 Adult Neurology Resident

My name is Jessica Lier. I was born and raised in Jackson, MO and went to medical school in Columbia, MO. Coming south to Augusta for residency has been a big change, but one that I have enjoyed. At this time my interest in neurology is widespread but the areas that fascinate me the most are epilepsy, ALS, headache, and sleep medicine. My current career plan is to pursue general neurology but to have a focus in one or multiple of these areas in the future. I am looking forward to discovering more areas that intrigue me as I pursue my career.   

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Kajol Patel, MD

  • PGY-3 Adult Neurology Resident
I was born in an extremely small town in Florida (less than 600 people total), but I spent most of my upbringing in rural South Georgia (yes, this was an upgrade!). I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Georgia, where I majored in biology and psychology with an emphasis on neuroscience. After leaving Athens, I came to the Medical College of Georgia where I completed medical school, and then I decided to stay for four more years to complete my neurology residency. Outside of the hospital, you can find me doing indoors-y things like reading, watching TV, catching up on sleep, or spending time with my husband. My subspecialty interests currently involve inpatient medicine, but I am looking forward to exposure on multiple different areas in this field. 
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Parth Patel, MD

  • PGY-3 Adult Neurology Resident
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta. I went to college at Vanderbilt University in Nashville then came back to Georgia at the Medical College of Georgia for medical school. I’ve been making Augusta my home ever since. My interests in Neurology include stroke and interventional Neurology. Outside of the hospital I’m an avid reader, runner, and ukulele player.
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Asif Sheikh, MD

  • PGY-3 Adult Neurology Resident
Although originally born in Fargo, North Dakota, my family moved to Tifton, Georgia when I was 4 years old. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a neurologist. I graduated from Georgia Tech as part of its inaugural class majoring in neuroscience and then from Mercer School of Medicine in Savannah for medical school. My current areas of interest include movement disorders and dementia, but I look forward to what else this amazing field has to offer. When I am not busy with my duties as a resident, I like being in the kitchen cooking up something new, playing video games on my custom-built PC, hanging out with friends on Discord, quoting the Sopranos, and cheering on Aston Martin while watching Formula One. I also probably own more pairs of Chuck Taylor's than anyone else you've ever met (11 pairs and counting).
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Sijia Tian, MD

  • PGY-3 Adult Neurology Resident
I come from the deep mountains of Southwest China and graduated from the West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University. Since I was young, I've dreamt of leaving the mountains to explore beyond. Growing up, my love for travel took me to 13 countries. A trip to the United States captured my heart, leading me to choose it as my next adventure. Beyond travel, I enjoy cooking and inline skating. I'm also intrigued by the supernatural, often watching paranormal videos, UFO documentaries, and shows that investigate mysterious events. I'm currently interested in stroke and movement disorders, but I'm also keeping an open mind. 

Ihor Hryb, MD

  • PGY-3 Adult Neurology Resident

 

PGY-2 Residents

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Robert Hill, MD

  • PGY-2 Adult Neurology Resident

BIO

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Abdul Majeed, MD

  • PGY-2 Adult Neurology Resident
BIO
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Jayachandra Muppa, MBBS

  • PGY-2 Adult Neurology Resident
Hi! My name is Jayachandra Muppa, I was born and raised in India. I went to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College for medical school. I then worked as a research scholar in the Department of Neurology at UMass, Worcester. Following residency I am interested in vascular neurology. However, I am eager to explore all the sub-specialties of neurology.
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Sam Natla, MD

  • PGY-2 Adult Neurology Resident
BIO
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Jing Wang, MD

  • PGY-2 Adult Neurology Resident
My name is Jing Wang. I was born and raised in Southwestern China. I went to medical school at Zhejiang University and moved up to the north for a Ph.D. in neurology at Peking University. I arrived MCG, Augusta for postdoctoral research in neuroscience and have made Augusta my home. My interest in neurology includes movement disorder, neuroimmunology and neurocognition.
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Sandro Pasagic, MD

  • PGY-2 Adult Neurology Resident

I was born in Bosnia and came to the United States as a refugee. Before medical school, I worked as a neurology nurse for seven years, which deepened my passion for the field and led me to pursue a career as a neurologist. I attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Outside of medicine, I enjoy training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

 

PGY-1 Residents

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Hiba Ali, MBBS

  • PGY-1 Adult Neurology Resident

I was born and raised in Sudan, where I completed medical school at the University of Khartoum and developed a deep passion for neurology and neuroscience. After the outbreak of war in Sudan, I moved to Egypt, where I started pursuing my dream of becoming a neurologist in the United States. I feel truly blessed to have matched at the Medical College of Georgia for my neurology residency—a place filled with opportunities, a strong commitment to education, and incredibly kind people. Within neurology, I have a particular interest in movement disorders, though I’m also exploring other areas such as stroke and general neurology.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy calm and creative activities like canvas painting, sewing, DIY crafts, and listening to Islamic lectures and recitations. My favorite part of the day is the early morning, when I ease into the day with slow, peaceful routines

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Mohamed Ahmed, MBBS

  • PGY-1 Adult Neurology Resident

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed earned his medical degree from the University of Khartoum, Sudan, and completed a one-year clinical internship. Before joining the Medical College of Georgia, he was involved with a geriatrics research program as a fellow with the Combined Research Foundation, and tele-medical education projects with Project ECHO. He has also contributed to simulation-based training programs through the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA). Dr. Ahmed is a member of the American Neurological Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. His clinical interests include neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive disorders, and stroke.

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Sara Elawad, MBBS

  • PGY-1 Adult Neurology Resident

I am Sara Elawad, an aspiring neurologist and graduate of the University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine. Born in Saudi Arabia, I completed my internship in Egypt and gained four years of experience at a neurology outpatient clinic, where I conducted research and traveled across Sudan to raise awareness and fight the stigma surrounding epilepsy. I am deeply passionate about neurology, and my goal is to become an efficient neurologist who provides compassionate and evidence-based care. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends and watching Korean dramas and comedy shows.

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Deeksha Barman, MBBS

  • PGY-1 Adult Neurology Resident

Hi, I’m Deeksha. I am from a small town in the northeastern region of India called Siliguri, where I was born and raised. At 18, I moved to Kolkata, the state capital, to pursue my medical education at Kolkata Medical College and Hospital. As someone who loves exploring new things and adventures, I believe I have always thrived outside my comfort zone. After finishing medical school, I was curious to see what the world has to offer, hence I decided to pursue my residency in the U.S. in my dream specialty of Neurology. (Also, neurologists are the nicest and most fun people in the hospital!) During my application season, I came for a short-term observership at MCG, and that is when I fell in love with both the place and the people. Fast forward one year later, if you ask me how it feels to be here, it still feels like a dream come true. Here, I hope not only to do my best during residency but also to build lasting friendships and relationships, who will be my family away from home. Outside of medicine, I’m trained in Indian classical music (Hindustani) and classical dance (Bharatanatyam). I love cooking (though it’s become more of a life skill than a hobby), discovering new hiking trails, playing table tennis, and learning new skills—lately, I’ve been learning how to play pickleball. But if I’m honest, since residency has begun, I have to admit my new favorite pastime is catching up on sleep!

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Lina Mustafa, MD

  • PGY-1 Adult Neurology Resident
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Ankita Agrawal, MBBS

  • PGY-1 Adult Neurology Resident

I am Ankita Agrawal, a resident of Kathmandu, Nepal. I am passionate about bridging the gap between whole-body insight and a deep fascination with the brain. From Internal Medicine to Neurology, my career aspirations revolve around Vascular Neurology. This field allows me to combine the systemic medicine background with a commitment to providing rapid, precise stroke care and ensuring long term recovery. Driven by the belief that every moment saved can lead to cherished memories, I am determined to make a positive impact in the growing field of Neurology. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, exploring new places, and making new friends.

Child Neurology Residents

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Jaknel Brown, MD

  • Child Neurology Resident

I was born in Maracaibo, the second largest city in Venezuela, which forms an inlet of the Caribbean Sea. While I attended catholic school, our congregation placed a heavy emphasis on missionary work and social service, and growing up I felt very connected to that experience. 

I moved to the US as a teenager, and attended college in south Florida. Financial constraints made it impossible for me to continue my medical education in the states, so I decided to attend medical school back in my hometown, where I graduated with honors. 

After some twists and turns of fate I made the cross country move to Augusta, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have found the people at MCG to be kind, warm, and welcoming, making it very easy to be happy here. 

In addition to my Fellowship in Movement Disorders, I’m part of the GME subcommittee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Health Disparities. 

My professional goals include completing my training in Neurology, with a particular interest in dystonia and deep brain stimulation.

My non-traditional path to medicine has shaped me into the person I am today, reframing my perspective on life and strengthening my determination to constantly evolve into the best person I can be. 

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Monica Yacoub

  • Child Neurology Resident
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Michael Ko

  • Child Neurology Resident

 

Neurology Fellows

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Ajay Sethi, MD

  • Movement Disorders Fellow

Hello! My name is Ajay. I was born and raised in Augusta. I attended Ross University for medical school and completed my residency in Jacksonville, Florida at UF Health. I am excited to come back home for a year (now with a wife and 2 little kids) to start my year in the Movement Disorders Fellowship!

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Siegried Chin, MD

  • Cognitive Fellow

Hello! I’m Siegried. I was born and raised in the Philippines and completed medical school at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute. 

I migrated to the US in 2020 right before the pandemic hit and lived in San Francisco, CA. Fate has brought me the opportunity to be a Memory Disorders Pre-Clinical Fellow here at Augusta University and made the big cross-country move. I have a particular passion for Cognitive disorders through taking care of my grandparents who are 94 and 86 years of age. I look forward to a year of helping and guiding patients and their families in their journey of caring for their loved ones.

I am thrilled to explore Augusta and learn as much as I can through my mentors and work with all the amazing staff here at MCG.

In my free time, I enjoy cuddling with our French bulldog (Truffle), working out, collecting and propagating house plants, exploring different restaurants, and traveling with my husband.

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Deva Christine Tojong, MD

  • Pre-Clinical Memory Fellow
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Esha Kataria, MD

  • Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow
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Giandor Saltz, MD

  • Vascular Fellow

Hi! My name is Giandor, and I was born and raised in Wyoming. I grew up in a small town and really enjoy the outdoors. I attended the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington. I moved across the country to Georgia with my family and am loving living in Augusta.

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Denis Babici, MDP

  • Vascular Fellow

 


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