Pediatric Cardiology Fellows
Advanced Training Fellows
Jonathan Awori, M.D. (Advanced Imaging)
Fellowship: Boston Children’s Hospital
Residency: Seattle Children’s Hospital
Medical School: University of Michigan
Ryan Bishop, M.D. (Advanced Imaging)
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern
Fellowship: Baylor/Texas Children's
Ryan Byrne, M.D. (Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Vanderbilt University
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Niall Linnane, M.D. (Interventional Cardiology)
Fellowship: Royal College of Physicians and Children's Health Ireland
Medical School: University College Dublin School of Medicine
Residency: Royal College of Physicians
Alexandra Menillo, D.O. (Electrophysiology)
Fellowship: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Residency: Palm Beach Consortium for Graduate Medical Education, Palm West Hospital
Medical School: Kansas City University
Heidi Ostler, M.D. (Advanced Imaging & Quality Improvement)
Fellowship: University of California San Diego Health
Residency: University of California San Diego Health
Medical School: University of Utah
Aamina Shakir, M.D. (Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
Fellowship: LSU Health Shreveport
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Residency: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, United
Hanna “John” Tadros, M.D. (Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy & Transplant)
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical University of Bahrain
Residency: University of Florida – Gainesville
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Third-Year Fellows
Joseph Burns, M.D.
Medical School: Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Residency: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center Program
Paul Cooper, M.D.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Patrick Day, M.D.
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Alexander Kiener, M.D.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Washington/Seattle Children's
Derek Norton, M.D.
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Residency: University of Minnesota Medicine School
Mounica Rao, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Residency: Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
Carlos Sanchez, M.D.
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Residency: University of South Florida
Second-Year Fellows
Chelsea Boyd, M.D.
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency: Brown University
Mary Jenkins, M.D.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine
Carlos Lodeiro, M.D.
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Jasmine Moreno, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Elliott Moss, M.D.
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Donnchadh O’Sullivan, M.D.
Medical School: University College Cork School of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Bita Salamat, D.O.
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Forth-Worth
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
First-Year Fellows
Travis Bishop, M.D.
Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Alexandra Dennee, M.D.
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth Univ. School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Stevan Lukich, M.D.
Med School: University of Michigan Medical School
Residency: Lurie Children’s Hospital
Emily Masterson, M.D.
Med School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan
Ashwin Srivatsav, M.D.
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Sarah Tucker, M.D.
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Lurie Children’s Hospital
Jonathan Wheeler, M.D.
Med School: Indiana University
School of Medicine
Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The faculty, staff, and trainees of the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success. All diversity, including diversity of race, ethnicity, experience, age, gender, geographic origin, sexual orientation, and religion, is celebrated within our program. We aim to recruit and retain diverse individuals and create an environment of unity in which our members learn and benefit from one another while equipping themselves to provide high-quality, culturally competent care to every patient.
Get to Know Houston
There is more to Houston than you think. For those who haven't spent time in our great city, you will be amazed by the culture, diversity, activities, and experiences that await you here. We are a uniquely international city that always showcases our southern hospitality. There is truly something for everyone. Watch this video to learn more.
Map of Hometowns
Our pediatric cardiology fellows come to us from all around the globe.
Fellow Life
Our fellows provide information about why they chose the program, life in Houston and other interesting facts about themselves.
