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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics

Meet the Fellows

Current Fellows

Brianna Borsheim, MD (2025-2028)

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  • Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Emily Krasnow, MD (2025-2028)

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
  • Residency: Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
Travis Churilla, MD

Travis Churilla, MD (2024-2027)

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), Chicago, IL
Bridgette McCormick, MD

Bridgette McCormick, MD (2024-2027)

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
  • Residency: Case Western Reserve, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
Vanessa Thiel, MD

Vanessa Thiel, MD (2024-2027)

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA
  • Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital/The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Yaritzy Astudillo, MD

Yaritzy Astudillo, MD (2023-2026) Yaritzy Astudillo's NameDrop

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
  • Residency: Westchester Medical Center Program (Pediatrics – General) –New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
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Where you are coming from, family, pets, fun facts, and hobbies?

I’m a New Yorker! Excited to get to know the Windy City. 

Research Interests &/or current research projects.

Interested in drivers of racial and ethnic inequities in renal transplant outcomes. Also interested in acute kidney injury. Currently working to understand how non English language preference affects your renal outcomes.

What are you looking to get out of our program?

Looking forward to learning all things kidney! Interesting in exploring current and new interests.

What are you looking forward to about starting at Lurie (fellowship, Chicago, moving, etc.)

Lurie is clearly a place of growth and innovation, I’m looking forward all the learning and development that awaits. I’m also ready to explore Chicago and making my way through the food and art scene! 

What’s your favorite dessert?

A favorite dessert when having a sweet tooth is a tough choice but either flan or fudge cake. 

 

Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?

Peanut allergy

 

Priyanka Chati, MD

Priyanka Chati, MD (2023-2026) Priyanka Chati's NameDrop

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus, Blacksburg, VA
  • Residency: Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Children’s Hospital Program (Pediatrics – General) – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Fairfax, VA
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Where you are coming from, family, pets, fun facts, and hobbies?

I grew up in a small town in Southwest Virginia. My husband and I both met at Virginia Tech and have lived in Virginia our entire life so we are very excited about moving to Chicago! I love cooking, traveling, hiking, and trying new restaurants.

Research Interests &/or current research projects.

I'm interested in nephrotic syndrome, hypertension, and advocacy. I have worked on a nephrotic syndrome action plan as well as several hypertension QI projects but I'm looking forward to exploring all of the areas of research Lurie has to offer.

What are you looking to get out of our program?

Lurie sees a very diverse population and is considered to be a high volume center.  I'm looking forward to train at such a prestigious institution and learning from both my patients and colleagues.  In addition, I'm excited to have a more hands-on experience with transplant and dialysis.

What are you looking forward to about starting at Lurie (fellowship, Chicago, moving, etc.)

I'm really excited to be surrounded by such wonderful people while training at such an amazing institution. Although the interview and onboarding process was virtual, the people I encountered at Lurie were so welcoming and made me feel like I was truly part of the family from the beginning! Since my husband and I lived in Virginia our entire life, we are excited to explore the city life!

What’s your favorite dessert?

That's tough! I have a ginormous sweet tooth but if I had to pick i'd say Tiramisu or lemon blueberry cake/muffins!

Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian

 

Katie Sullivan, MBChB,MSc (2025-2026)

  • Program: Nephrology Fellowship
  • Medical School: University of Edinburgh College
  • Residency: Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Past Fellows

First Position After Graduation

Samantha Schwartz, MD (2022-2025)

Ana Solis-Zavala, MD (2022-2025)

Andrew Vissing, MD (2021-2025)

Carlos Becerril-Romero, MD (2021–2024): Attending Physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Deirdre Bartlett (2021–2024): Attending Physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Jeanna Frisby-Zedan, MD (2020-2023): Attending Physician at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Anoosh Moin, MD (2019-2022): Attending physician, Oklahoma Children's Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK

Vidhi Dalal, MD (2018-2021): Junior Attending, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Division of Pediatric Nephrology

Nicole Christin, MD (2012-2015): Attending Physician, Nicklaus Children's Health System, Miami, FL

Scott McEwen, MD (2012-2015): Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Shihtien Wang, MD (2011-2014)

Randa Razzouk, MD (2010-2013): Attending Physician, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Wayne, TX

Christian Hanna, MD (2010-2013): Senior Associate Consultant and Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Kavita Hodgkins, MD (2009-2012): Attending Physician, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Division of Nephrology; Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois

Debora Matossian, MD (2009-2012): Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Division of Nephrology; Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois

 

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