New hires

Anesthesiology

Lester T. Proctor, III, MD, is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an associate professor of Anesthesiology at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: The Medical College of Wisconsin.
Residency: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Anesthesiology.
Fellowship: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Board certification: Anesthesiology.

Cardiology

Kathryn M. Krueger, MS, RN, is a pediatric cardiology advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: Winona State University, Minn., Nursing.
Master of Science: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nursing.
Board certification: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care.

 

 

Kristina M. Rumler, MSN, APNP, is a pediatric cardiology advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Nursing.
Master of Science: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nursing.
Board certification: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ronald K. Woods, MD, PhD, is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an associate professor of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Doctorate: University of Illinois, Champaign, Biophysics.
Medical degree: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana.
Fellowships: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Pediatric General Surgery, and University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Thoracic Surgery.
Board certification: Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Critical Care

Jill C. Johnson, MSN, RN, is a pediatric critical care advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Nursing.
Master of Science: Rush University, Chicago, Nursing.
Board certification: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care.

 

 

Amanda L. King, MSN, RN, is a pediatric critical care advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: Loyola University of Chicago, Biology.
Master of Science: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Nursing.

 

 

Hillery M. Meyers, MS, RN, is a pediatric critical care advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Biological Sciences.
Master of Science: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Nursing.

 

 

Elissa M. Ver Hey, MSN, RN, is a pediatric critical care advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Nursing.
Master of Science: Marquette University, Milwaukee, Nursing.

 

 

Dermatology

Yvonne E. Chiu, MD, is a pediatric dermatologist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Dermatology at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
Residency: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Dermatology.
Fellowship: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Pediatric Dermatology.
Board certification: Dermatology.

Emergency Medicine

Lisa M. Joerres, MD, is a pediatric emergency medicine specialist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine) at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: The Medical College of Wisconsin.
Residency: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Pediatrics.

 

 

Hematology/Oncology

Tonya J. Ureda, MS, APNP, is a pediatric hematology/oncology advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Nursing.
Master of Science: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Nursing.

 

 

Neonatology

T. Hang Nghiem-Rao, MD, is a neonatologist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals, Pediatrics.
Fellowship: New England Medical Center, Boston, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Board certification: Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Neurosurgery

Andrew B. Foy, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Neurosurgery.
Fellowship: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Pediatric Neurosurgery.

 

Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Sarah L. Anderson, PA-C, is a pediatric orthopedic physician assistant at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Bachelor of Science: Baylor University, Waco, Texas, Health Sciences.
Master of Science: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Physician Assistant Studies.
Board certification: Physician Assistant.

 

Shayne D. Fehr, MD, is a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana.
Residency: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Pediatrics.
Research fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine). Board certification: Pediatrics.

Otolaryngology

Melissa M. Raines, MSN, APNP, is a pediatric otolaryngology advanced practice nurse at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.Bachelor of Science: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Nursing.
Master of Science: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Nursing.
Board certification: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care.

 

Pathology

Amy T. Sheil, MD, is a pediatric pathologist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Pediatric Pathology at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Neb.
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, Anatomic/Clinical Pathology.
Fellowships: Medical University of South Carolina, Forensic Pathology, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Pediatric Pathology.
Board certifications: Forensic Pathology and Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Maya C. Evans, MD, is a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark.
Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Fellowship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Board certifications: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Kimberley L. Wong, MD, is a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: The Medical College of Wisconsin.
Residency: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

 

Surgery

Amy J. Wagner, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Surgery at The Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.
Medical degree: The Medical College of Wisconsin.
Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, General Surgery.
Fellowship: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Pediatric General Surgery.
Board certifications: Surgery-General.

Departures

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and The Medical College of Wisconsin would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions and wishes them well in future endeavors:

Ramin Alemzadeh, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology.
David J. Brown, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Shewanna Brown, MSN, FNP-BC, Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine).
Heena Desai, MD, Pediatric Psychiatry.
Samantha E. Hill, MD, Pediatric Dermatology.
Alan N. Mayer, MD, PhD, Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Stephanie M. Merrill, MD, Pediatrics (Neonatology).
Aparna R. Rao, MD, Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.
Rohit P. Rao, MD, Pediatric Cardiology.
Jean Rex, MD, Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Critical Care.
Colin D. Rudolph, MD, PhD, Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Uzma Sharif, MD, Pediatric Neurology.
Andrea Winthrop, MD, Pediatric Surgery.
Mary L. Zupanc, MD, Pediatric Neurology.