Our People
Our people are the heart of our program. From the reception desk to the laboratory technicians, from the gross room to the molecular laboratory, from the blood bank to the FNA clinic, from the resident room to the faculty offices, you will find our people in our department interested and eager to help you become the best pathologist you can be.
At Iowa, you will be exposed to some of the best clinicians, teachers and researchers in our profession. We provide high-powered opportunities for you to learn career-long lessons from these dedicated professionals while maintaining an open-door philosophy and collegial atmosphere.
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Current Fellows
Allen Choi, MD (Head and Neck Emphasis)
5231B RCP
1-319-356-2137, pager #4137
allen-choi@uiowa.edu
Medical School: University of iowa Carver College of Medicine (2015-2019)
Residency: CP/AP, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2020-2024)
Publications:
Nathanael Christensen, DO
5231B RCP
1-319-356-2137, pager #4140
nathanael christensen@uiowa.edu
Medical School: Touro University Nevada
Residency: CP/AP, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2020-2024)
Publications:
Robert Hoyt, MD
5231B RCP
1-319-356-2137, pager #2833
robert-hoyt@uiowa.edu
Medical School: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2015-2020)
Residency: CP/AP, University of Kansas Medical Center (2020-2024)
Publications:
Jennifer Ziebell, MD (GI Emphasis)
5231B RCP
1-319-356-2137, pager #2910
jennifer-ziebell@uiowa.edu
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumount School of Medicine (2016-2020)
Residency: CP/AP, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (2020-2024)
Publications:
Chen W, Ziebell J, Arole V, Parkinson B, Yu L, Dai H, Frankel W, Yearsley M, Esnakula A, Sun S, Gamble D, Vazzano J, Mishra M, Schoenfield L, Kneile J, Reuss S, Schumacher M, Satturwar S, Li Z, Parwani A, Lujan G. Comparing Accuracy of Helicobacter pylori Identification Using Traditional Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E)-stained Glass Slides with Digital Whole Slide Imaging. Lab Invest. 2023. Oct 13:100262. doi: 10.1016/j.labinv.2023.100262. PMID: 37839639. Cover Image of the January 2024 issue of Laboratory Investigation.
Eisinger GJ, Black KL, Ziebell JJ, Herman DD. Pulmonary Artery Cannulation Complicating Tube Thoracostomy. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2022 Apr;19(4):682-684. doi:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202105-533CC.
PMID: 35363129.
Ziebell J, Esnakula AK. Mixed Neuroendocrine Non-neuroendocrine Neoplasms (MiNENs). Pathology Outlines, March 2022. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/pancreasmixed.html.
Ziebell J, Esnakula A. Interesting Case of Intrahepatic Splenosis. Hans Popper Hepatopathology Society Newsletter, January 2022.
Past Fellows
Sanaa Al-Nattah, MBBS (GI Emphasis) (2023-2024)
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan (2004-2010)
Internship: King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan (2010-2011)
Residency: AP, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan (2012-2013)
Residency: AP, King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan (2018-2019)
Residency: AP/CP, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin (2019-2023)
Current Position: Quest Diagnostics, Los Vegas, Nevada
Robert Humble, MD, MS (2023-2024)
Education: MS, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois, (2012-2013)
Medical School: MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa (2015-2019)
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, (2019-2023)
Current Position: GU Fellowship, University of Michigan (2024-2025)
Alysa Lerud, MD (2023-2024)
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2015-2019)
Residency: CP/AP, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2019-2023)
Current Position: Cytopathology Fellow, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2024-2025)
Nicole Becker, MD (2022-2023)
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, IOWA CITY, Iowa, 2013-2018
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, IOWA CITY, Iowa, 2018-2022
Current Position: Neuropathology Fellowship at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Julie Eclov, MD, PhD (2022-2023)
Medical School: Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, Vermillion S.D., 2007-2016
Residency: AP/CP, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb., 2018-2022
Current Position: Cytopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2023-2024
Matthew Gosse, MD (GI Emphasis) (2022-2023)
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013-2018
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2018-2022
Current Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Alexandra Isaacson, MD (2022-2023)
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, IOWA CITY, Iowa, 2013-2018
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, IOWA CITY, Iowa, 2018-2022
Current Position: Bone and Soft Tissue Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, 2023-2024
Ibrahim Abukhiran, MBBS (2021-2022)
GI Emphasis
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine, Irbid, Jordan, 2009-2015
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2017-2021
Current Position: Faculty, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Denise Jacob, MD (2021-2022)
Medical School: Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Saint Lucia, 2013-2017
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2017-2021
Current Position: Cytopathology Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Bronx, N.Y.
Joseph Laakman, MD (2021-2022)
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark., 2013-2017
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2017-2021
Current Position: Hematopathology Fellowship, University of Utah/ARUP, Salt Lake City, Utah
Mohammad Obeidat, MBBS (2021-2022)
Medical School: Mutah University, KARAK, Jordan, 2007-2013
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2017-2021
Current Position: Renal Pathology Fellowship, Stanford Health Care Center, Stanford, Calif.
Jadon Wiese, MD (2021-2022)
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark., 2013-2017
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2017-2021
Current Position: Cytopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Corey Allard, DO (2020-2021)
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Mo., 2012-2016
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2016-2020
Current Position: Cytopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Neha Dhungana, MD (2020-2021)
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011-2016
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2016-2020
Current Position: Cytopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Renee Eigsti, MD (2020-2021)
Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011-2016
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2016-2020
Current Position: Hematopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Daniel Pelletier, MD (2020-2021)
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, Neb., 2012-2016
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2016-2020
Current Position: Pathologist, Winfield Pathology Consultants, Winfield, Ill.
Jamaal Rehman, MD (2020-2021)
GI Emphasis
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Miramar, Fla., 2009-2015
Residency: AP/CP, University of Chicago Northshore, Evanston, Ill., 2016-2020
Current Position: Pathologist, McHenry Pathology Associates, McHendry, Ill.
Christina Hodgson, MD (2019-2020)
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kan., 2011-2015
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015-2019
Additional Training: Surgical Pathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2019-2020
Current Position: Hematopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
John Lee, DO (2019-2020)
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Parker, Colo., 2011-2015
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015-2019
Current Position: Pathologist, Pathology Associates of Mason City, Mason City, Iowa
Devin Shrock, MD (2019-2020)
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kan., 2011-2015
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015-2019
Current Position: Cytopathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Rachel Starks (2019-2020)
Medical School: Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2008-2015
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015-2019
Additional Training: Surgical Pathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, 2019-2020
Current Position: Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Yanmin Zhang, MB (2019-2020)
Emphasis: GI
Medical School: Hubei Medical University, Hubei, China, 1994-1999
Residency: AP/CP, University of Illinois, Chicago, 2014-2018
Additional Training: Hematopathology Fellowship, Northwestern University CHICAGO, 2018-2019
Current Position: Pathologist, Main Line Pathology Associates, Bryn Mawr, Penn.
Sumaya Al Rawi, MBChB (2018-2019)
Medical School: University of Baghdad Medical School, Baghdad, 1996-2003
Residency: AP/CP, Lab Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2012-2017
Fellowship: Cytopathology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2017-2018
Current Position: Pathologist, Bloomington Medical Laboratory Physicians, SC, Bloomington, Ill.
Isabelle Cui, MD (2018-2019)
GI Emphasis
Medical School: University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, 2009-2013
Residency: AP/CP, New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, 2013-2017
Fellowship: Surgical Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 2017-2018
Current Position: Pathologist, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore
Jon Thomason, MD (2018-2019)
Medical School: University of Kansas, Kan., 2010-2014
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2014-2018
Current Position: Pathologist, MAWD Pathology, Lenexa, Kans.
Neha Varshney, MBBS (2018-2019)
Medical School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, India, 2004-2011
Residency: AP/CP, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 2014-2018
Current Position: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss.
Sagar Vishal, MD (2018-2019)
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark., 2008-2014
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2014-2018
Current Position: Pathologist, Fox Valley Pathologists, Appleton, Wisc.
Craig Dunseth, MD (2017-2018)
Medical School: University of Missouri, School of Medicine, Columbia, Mo., 2009-2013
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013-2017
Current Position: Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, Mo.
Sydney Rooney, MD (2017-2018)
Medical School: University of North Dakota, School of Medicine, Grand Forks, N.D., 2009-2013
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013-2017
Current Position: Pathologist, St. Cloud Pathologists, PA, St. Cloud, Minn.
Woodlyne Roquiz, DO (2017-2018)
GI Emphasis
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pa., 2006-2010
Residency: AP/CP, ValleyCare Health Systems, Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio, 2010-2012
Residency: AP/CP, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill., 2012-2014
Fellowship: Hematopathology Fellow, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Ill., 2014-2015
Fellowship: Hematopathology/Molecular Diagnostics Fellow, William Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, Mich., 2016-2017
Current Position: Pathologist, Gastroenterology Consultants of North Shore, Glenview, Ill.
Katie Schouweiler, MD (2017-2018)
Medical School: University of North Dakota, School of Medicine and Health Science, Grand Forks, N.D., 2009-2013
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013-2017
Current Position: Pathologist, St. Cloud Pathologists, PA, St. Cloud, Minn.
Angela Wu, MD (2017-2018)
Medical School: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2009-2013
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2013-2017
Current Position: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
Deema Alkapalan, MD (2016-2017)
Medical School: Damascus University, Damascus, Syria, 2007
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012-2016
Current Position: Pathologist, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Ky.
Ava Bhattarai, MD (2016-2017)
Medical School: Zainul Haq Sikder Mohila Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2002
Residency: AP/CP, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India, 2007-2010; University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2012-2016
Current Position: Faculty, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tenn.
Omar Jaber, MD (2016-2017)
Concentrated Study in Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology
Medical School: University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 2009
Residency: AP/CP, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 2010-2011; University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011-2014
Fellowship: Surgical Pathology, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2014-2015
Fellowship: Cytopathology, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2015-2016
Current Position: Pathologist, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Stephanie Chen, MD (2015-2016)
Medical School: University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011
Residency: AP/CP, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mich., 2011-2015
Additional Training: Dermatopathology Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., 2016-2017
Current Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Anna Dolezal, MD (2015-2016)
Medical School: University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011-2015
Current Position: Pathologist, St. Charles Health System, Bend, Org.
Marisa Jacob, MD (2015-2016)
Medical School: Spartan Health Sciences University, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, 2011
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011-2015
Additional Training: Forensic Pathology Fellowship, Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, Minneapolis, 2016-2017
Current Position: Pathologist, Saint Lucia
Carly Rysgaard, MD (2015-2016)
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, 2011
Residency: AP/CP, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 2011-2015
Current Position: Pathologist, St. Cloud Pathologists, PA, St. Cloud, Minn.
Fellowship Leaders
Program Director
Amani Bashir, MBBS
Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology
Director of Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Director of Breast Pathology, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
5238-G Roy Carver Pavilion
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Phone: 319-467-5706
Email: amani-bashir@uiowa.edu
Fellowship Coordinator
Donna Palmer, BBA
200 Hawkins Drive
C684 General Hospital
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-0319
Fax: 319-384-9613
Email: donna-palmer@uiowa.edu
Department Chair and Faculty
Key Faculty
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Robert A. Robinson , MD, PhD |
Megan I. Samuelson, MD |
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Amani Bashir, MBBS |
Andrew Bellizzi, MD |
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Laila Dahmoush, MBChB |
Rostislav Ranguelov, MD |
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Chris Jensen, MD |
D Anand Rajan Kanagasabapathy, MBBS, MD |
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Deqin Ma, MD, PhD |
Anthony Snow, MD |