Current Fellows

Dr. McKeown grew up in the southwest and graduated from the University of Arizona for his B.S., MPH in epidemiology, and doctorate; with completion of his residency in Pediatrics at Banner UMC Tucson. He and his wife are excited to escape the heat, and explore Memphis’ rich history, music, and delicious food. He is delighted to join such a respected Children’s hospital and learn from an amazing pediatric gastroenterology team. In his spare time he enjoys riding his bike, camping, hiking, and taking his dog (Sheriff) to Shelby Farms.

Dr. Ali grew up in the Middle Eastern island nation of Bahrain. She earned her MBBCh BAO degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain and then moved to the US. She attended residency at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. Dr. Ali is excited to explore the South and enjoy a warmer weather. She enjoys working with the great pediatric GI faculty in such a reputable Children's Hospital. In her spare time, she likes spending time with her family, exploring nature, cooking, reading and drawing. 

I am excited to be a pediatric GI fellow at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. I grew up in southern Indiana and obtained my undergrad degrees, BA Criminal Justice and BS Biochemistry, from IU Bloomington. I went to medical school in the mountains of Kentucky at University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. I did my pediatric residency in South Florida. I have known since I was little that I wanted to be a pediatrician after my doctor took care of me when I was 4 and diagnosed me with asthmatic bronchitis. It was his caring nature that really intrigued me about medicine. During residency, I found that I loved inpatient medicine, outpatient medicine, procedures, acute issues, chronic issues, and patients of all ages. Pediatric GI really fit that bill for me. In my free time, I enjoying reading for fun, being outside, traveling, baking and going to amusement parks especially Disney.