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Current Pediatric Cardiology Fellows

Third Year

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Megha Jain, MD

Bio
Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Pediatric Residency: Rutgers Health Monmouth Medical Center, New Jersey
Hobbies: Staying connected with nature, reading and listening to podcasts, love weightlifting although I am a tiny human being
Family: New to Memphis, never been but excited to explore and listen to Elvis
Passion in Cardiology: Cardiac ICU but open to new avenues
Peds Cardiology fellow

Faith Pena, MD

Bio
Faith Peña is from Calhoun, Louisiana. She completed her undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Centenary College of Louisiana. Faith later obtained her medical degree and completed a pediatrics residency at Louisiana State University Health Center in Shreveport. She is looking forward to fellowship training in pediatric cardiology. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son as well as kayaking, painting, and traveling.
Peds Cardiology fellow

Sharvari Shyam, MD

Bio

Dr. Shyam was born and raised in Bangalore, India, where she graduated from medical school at BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences. Subsequently, she moved to the United States to pursue her Pediatric Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. During her training in New York, she developed a keen interest in Pediatric Cardiology and is now thrilled to embark on her fellowship at UTHSC!

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Shyam has a passion for traveling and has explored 13 states in the last few years alone, with more adventures on the horizon. She also enjoys spending time with friends, going on road trips, and trying new restaurants. While a day out in Central Park was enjoyable, she is now eagerly looking forward to discovering what Memphis has to offer!

Second Year

Peds Cardiology fellow

John Jackson Taylor, MD

Bio
Dr. Taylor was born and raised in Nashville, TN. He attended the University of Richmond (Go Spiders!) where he majored in Leadership Studies and Spanish. After his undergraduate studies he moved to Jackson, MS, where he earned a MS in Biomedical Sciences at UMMC and transitioned to a research assistant position at LeBonheur with the Healthy Lifestyles Clinics prior to medical school at UTHSC. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, their daughter, Emily, and their dog, Pepper. Jackson couldn’t be happier to continue his medical career in Memphis and at Le Bonheur!
Peds Cardiology fellow

Eryn Vargo, MD

Bio
Dr. Vargo was born and raised in Tucson, AZ, and is now very excited to be in Memphis! Her hobbies include singing, outdoor activities, and fitness (especially Spartan races and Tough Mudders). Eryn made the move to Memphis with her wonderful husband and 2 adorable kitties. They are all looking forward to exploring Memphis!

First Year

Peds Cardiology fellowHaley Bradshaw, MD

Bio
Dr. Bradshaw was born and raised in Johnson City, TN. She remained there for her education thus far, earning undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and German from East Tennessee State University, her medical degree from Quillen College of medicine, and completing her pediatric residency through ETSU as well. She is immensely excited to finally fulfill her dream of becoming a pediatric cardiologist at UTHSC! In her free time, she enjoys babysitting her 4-year-old niece, reading, and tending to her hoard of (mostly alive) house plants.

Peds Cardiology fellowSundar Devakottai, DO

Bio

Sundar grew up in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston, TX. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York, where he played collegiate tennis and earned his degree in chemical engineering. He went on to attend medical school at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. 
He completed his combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Texas at Houston and is excited to continue his training at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences as a Pediatric Cardiology fellow. He plans to pursue a career in adult congenital cardiology.

In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, playing tennis, pickleball, and padel, as well as exploring new restaurants, watching new TV shows, and attending trivia nights.

Peds Cardiology fellowClaire Johnson, MD

Bio
Dr. Johnson is a native of Birmingham (Hoover), AL, attending Samford University for undergraduate with majors in both Biology and Spanish. She attended medical school at the Whiddon College of Medicine at The University of South Alabama and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Alabama Medical Center Birmingham. She considers it a privilege to continue her training in Pediatric Cardiology at UTHSC. When not working, she can be found on a run or searching out a good cup of coffee, and feels fortunate that the practice of medicine allows her to integrate her faith readily into daily life. 

Peds Cardiology fellowJohn Wiegand, MD

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Dr. Wiegand grew up in Bethlehem, PA and moved to Celebration, FL after graduating from high school, where he has lived since. He graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL with a degree in Biology. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, FL.

Following medical school, Dr. Wiegand completed his general pediatric residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. He is headed to Memphis, TN to begin his Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at UTHSC, continuing his journey in caring for children with heart disease while looking forward to exploring the city—including a visit to Graceland.

In his free time, Dr. Wiegand enjoys walking his two dachshunds, collecting Disney pins, and composing music on the piano. He is always on the lookout for the next great Disney pin—and a quiet moment at the piano to unwind.

Aug 3, 2026