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Current Pediatric Cardiology Fellows

Third Year

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Cihangir Buyukgoz, MD

Bio

Cihangir (Gihan) is from the Mediterranean coast of Turkey where he grew up and went to medical school. Upon finishing medical school, he moved to US. He completed residency and chief residency in New York. Then he moved to Memphis and finished critical care fellowship here at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center  and now excited to join the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship. Cihangir and his wife, Gulizar, have a daughter, Azra Bahar and a cat, Bam-Bam! In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, soccer, basketball, and tennis. 

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Noah Miller, DO

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Noah attended medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic medicine-Spratanburg, SC after completing a 4 year undergraduate degree in radiologic science. After completing medical school, he completed residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center here in Memphis, TN, in Pediatrics, where he developed an interest in Cardiology and Critical Care. Noah has a special interest in heart failure and mechanical support.

Noah has two boys at home that he enjoys spending time with and finding new playgrounds to visit, he also enjoys finding new restaurants to try with his wife. He is an avid gamer and spends his free time playing video games.  

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Sarah Parkerson, MD

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Sarah was born and raised in New Orleans, LA but soon found her way to Memphis, TN for college. Sarah attended Rhodes College where she received a degree in Neuroscience and played for the women’s soccer team. She then returned to New Orleans, LA for medical school at LSU but Memphis pulled her back for a Pediatric Residency and now a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology! Sarah enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring Memphis with her pup, Nellie.

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Christopher Schmitt, MD

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Christopher was born and raised in the Gulf Coast of Southern Florida. He majored in Biochemistry at The University of Miami and then attended medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, there he received his master’s degree in Public Health. Later, he moved over to the West coast and completed his Pediatrics Residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He is now excited to be moving to Memphis, TN to start a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship. In his free time he enjoys cooking, playing board games with friends, and exploring the outdoors.

Second Year

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Mark Rushing, MD

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Dr. Rushing was born and raised in Brookhaven, MS. He then went on to get an undergraduate degree in Biology, with minors in chemistry and history, at the University of Mississippi. Later, he moved to Jackson, MS with his wife, Anna, to attend the University of Mississippi School of Medicine (UMMC).  He also completed 3 years of Pediatric Residency here at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and is excited to stay in Memphis and complete his Fellowship. He is a proud parent of two children, Walker and Audrey, who have been a joy in his life. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and experimenting on new recipes, he also likes reading history books, and loves any kind of sporting event. Go Grizz!"

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Cassandra “Cassie” Campbell, MD

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Dr. Campbell was born in Michigan, but grew up in Clemson, South Carolina where she received her undergraduate degree in Genetics from Clemson University.  She then went on to complete medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC followed by pediatric residency here at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She loves the people, hospital, and program here as well as exploring life outside of South Carolina, she was excited to stay for a cardiology fellowship! In her free time she enjoys doingetch glass for her Etsy shop,  exploring coffee shops and restaurants, along with road biking.

First Year

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Andrew Corson, MD

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Dr. Corson, “Andy,” was born and raised in Millville, New Jersey. He graduated from Stockton University with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and then attended Thomas Jefferson University’s postbaccalaureate pre-professional program. Prior to completing medical school at St. George’s University, Andrew was an EMT for four years and a paramedic for three. He completed his pediatric residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. In his free time, he enjoys going to Shelby Farms with his girlfriend and their chocolate lab, impatiently awaiting the release of the next Jack Carr book, and exploring different breweries and barbeque restaurants in the area. 
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Monica Lehman, MD

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Dr. Lehman grew up in Memphis, TN. She graduated with honors from the University of Alabama with an undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology. She returned to Memphis following graduation. She obtained her medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She completed her general pediatric residency and excited to continue as a pediatric cardiology fellow at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In her free time, she enjoys weight training, trying new restaurants with her friends and spending time with her husband and dog.
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Menachem Rimler, MD

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Menachem was born and raised in Queens, NY, where he attended Touro University and received his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then moved to Baltimore, MD to attend medical school at the University of Maryland. Menachem returned to NY to complete his Pediatrics Residency at Westchester Medical Center and is very excited to be in Memphis, TN, completing a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at UTHSC! In his spare time Menachem enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, listening to podcasts, going on road trips, and working on as many house projects as he can find.
Feb 28, 2024