Class of 2026 Graduates from Duke Anesthesiology Training Programs

By Stacey Hilton
Congratulations Graduates: Class of 2026

Duke Anesthesiology celebrated the graduation of its 2026 residency and fellowship classes during ceremonies held on June 6th and 7th at Duke’s Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center. The events honored 15 residents and 36 fellows for successfully completing their rigorous training programs, marking a major milestone in their medical careers.

Class of 2026 Residency Graduates
Class of 2026 Residency Graduates
Class of 2026 Fellowship Graduates
Class of 2026 Fellowship Graduates

The Duke Anesthesiology Fellowship Education Program is supported by ten specialty fellowship program directors and Dr. Annemarie Thompson, vice chair for education. Dr. Brandi Bottiger serves as director of the Duke Anesthesiology Residency Program alongside assistant program directors, Drs. Angela Pollak and Sarah Cotter.

Education Leaders Drs. Annemarie Thompson, Brandi Bottiger, Angela Pollak, and Sarah Cotter
Education leaders, Drs. Annemarie Thompson, Brandi Bottiger, Angela Pollak, and Sarah Cotter

“We are so proud of the large network of residents and fellows who lead programs, research, clinical practices, and departments across the country and even around the world,” says Thompson. “This cohort of graduates is extraordinary, and we look forward to seeing where their career takes them. Welcome to the Duke alumni family, Class of 2026!”

Resident leadership positions were also recognized during the ceremony:

Chief Residents: Drs. Natasha Navejar and Theresa Rizk
Education Chief Residents: Drs. Sujatha Cumaran and Kierstyn Sandwell

View the 2026 Duke Anesthesiology Fellowship Program Photo Gallery

View the 2026 Duke Anesthesiology Residency Program Photo Gallery

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Congratulations to all of the graduates!

Left to Right: Rickard Bagott, MD, Sujatha Cumaran, MD, Brendan Garbe, MD, Paul Moiseyev, MD
Left to Right: Natasha Navejar, MD, Alexis O'keiffe, MD, Kayla Pfaff, DO, Theresa Rizk, MD
Left to Right: Kierstyn Sandwell, DO, Sophia Sourlis, MD, MPH,, Amanda Taylor, MD, MPH, Sophia Toles, MD
Left to Right: Ashley Vincent, MD, Stefana Voicu, MD, MS, Derek Woodruff, MD

Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Left to Right: Brian DelPino, DO, Lydia Duvall, DO, Matthew Geiser, MD, Ronald Gurbal, MD
Left to Right: Alan Iwahashi, MD, Roopvir Kaur, MD, Stephen Lockwood, MD, Daniel Mattimore, MD
Left to Right: Adriana McMichael, MD, Alexander Roesler, MD, Talha Saif, MD, Madeline Stovall, MD
Left to Right: Louisa Walker, MD, Andrew Whang, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Left to Right: Elise Clemens, MD, Mogahed Hussein, MD, Jacqueline Quinn, MD, Albin Vleck, MD
Left to Right: Alexandra Waits, MD, Anke Wang, MD, Andrew Wetherbie, MD, Pattrapun Wongsripuemtet, MD

Obstetric Anesthesiology

Left to Right: Braydon Bak, MB, BCh, BAO

Pain Medicine

Left to Right: Davis Cho, DO; John Pierce, MD; Kyle Pribyl, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Left to Right: Gina Russell, MD, Sarah Slightom, MD

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Left to Right: Keneta McKellar, MD

Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine

Left to Right: Katrina Bantis, DO, MS, Brian Barron, MD, Soliana Bekele, MB ChB, Marc Ghabach, MD
Left to Right: Christopher Haxhi, MD, DMD

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Left to Right: Emanuela (Ina) Pavel, MD, Dwyer Roche, DO

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