Deepa Arun, M.D.
Associate Professor
Child Neurology
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Program Director
Child Neurology Residency
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (Chennai, India)
Pediatric Residency: Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, UMDNJ, Camden, NJ
Child Neurology Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis.
Fellowship: UCNS certification in headache medicine
Professional Interests: Pediatric headaches, neonatal neurology
Personal Interests: Spending time with my family (my supportive husband, two lovely daughters and our endearing but terribly mischievous chocolate lab Jamun), Indian classical dance
What makes our residency program special: I believe that this program has three main strengths — the varied patient population (you will see both 'horses and zebras'), the size (two residents a year is small enough but also large enough to have a good sized peer group) and the faculty (small department with faculty with varied neurological subspecialty interests but small enough to get to know and work with everyone). We see ourselves, our trainees and staff as one big family at work.
What I like about living in St. Louis: Having now lived in and loved St. Louis longer than any other place (and I have lived in several other places, even across the seas), I can now truly call it my home. And I am glad to do so. When I first visited St. Louis in 2001, I was told that St. Louis was maybe not a great place to visit with limited attractions like other larger American cities (though we have added several great sights and sounds over the years) but a great place to live and I have found the latter to be so true. Having started and raised my family here, my daughters have had the opportunity to receive an excellent education in a public school system, in a diverse and inclusive setting, and engage in various community, Indian and other cultural activities. Be it education, healthcare, entertainment, food, or seasons — we have it all!
Kathryn Elkins, M.D.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Emory University School Of Medicine
Residency: Emory University School Of Medicine
Certified By: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Pediatric Neurology)
Hospital Affiliations: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Medical Interests: Epilepsy seizures
Glen Fenton, M.D.
Professor, Child Neurology and Epilepsy
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Pediatric and Child Neurology Residencies: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Pediatric epilepsy, electroencephalography
Personal Interests: Home renovation, mixed media artwork, pet care.
What makes our residency program special: Ask the faculty; almost all of us are alumni of the training program. The breadth of exposure is enormous. We have bright medical students who will keep you on your toes. You will learn electroencephalography here, and that's not universal. Many of our graduates have accepted positions in prestigious fellowships across the country, while others are successful private practitioners. We are especially proud that our group of physicians, residents, nurses, technologists, and others are close, congenial and highly effective.
Sean Goretzke, M.D.
Interim Chair
Department of Neurology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Director
Division of Child Neurology
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Associate Program Director
Child Neurology Residency
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Pediatric Residency: Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth, VA)
Child Neurology Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Pediatric concussion, cerebral palsy
Personal Interests: Live concerts and sporting events, coaching youth sports and travel, with my wife (always) and six kids (sometimes).
What makes our residency program special: Having been a product of this training program, I can say without a doubt that our program will prepare you to excel in the next phase of your career as a child neurologist. We will teach you the efficiency needed for possible private/hospital based practice, the clinical excellence and decision making confidence needed to be the primary manager of even complex pediatric neurologic conditions immediately on completion of your training and the academic research and teaching foundations to be a competitive applicant for even the most prestigious fellowships in the country. Although we practice in a large pediatric hospital, we are a very tight knit team, all housed on the same wing of the building and our faculty members' doors (and cell phones) are always open to talk about work, life and how to achieve the right balance between the two.
What I like about living in St. Louis: From my time spent as active duty in the US Navy, I have traveled to many parts of the country. I think St. Louis excels in having all of the big city activities and cultural interests, yet still a "small town" feel that is very neighborhood oriented. It is an excellent place to raise a family with Midwestern "values" and many terrific public school districts.
Ali Jamal, M.D.
Instructor, Child Neurology
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School: Saint Christopher’s School of Medicine
Child Neurology Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Pediatric epilepsy, neurofibromatosis
Personal Interests: Spending time with my family, St. Louis Cardinals, playing tennis, Mizzou football/basketball, avid fan of the San Antonio Spurs.
What makes our residency program special: I trained at SLU and would recommend anyone without hesitation to train with us. Apart from being a quality program, it’s a place where you will form lifelong associations alongside honing in on your neurological skills which will prepare individuals for general practice or fellowships. Faculty here have an open door policy and have always been extremely approachable.
What I like about living in St. Louis: the non existing traffic, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Drews, IMO’s Pizza, St. Louis Zoo, City Museum, tons of outdoor activity.
Himanshu Kaulas, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Child Neurology and Epilepsy
Director of Clinical Neurophysiology Lab
Co-Director, Epilepsy Surgery Program
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School: Rural Medical College University of Pune
Child Neurology Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Professional Interests: Surgical epilepsy, genetic epilepsy, refractory epilepsy
Personal Interests: Cooking Indian food and watching movies and TV series.
What makes our residency program special: I think the child neurology program at St. Louis University provides a good exposure to bread and butter child neurology cases as well as tough clinical cases. By the end of residency, you should be able to read and report routine EEGs and read continuous EEGs. The program also trains you with a strong child neurology base to pursue fellowship. The one thing that I like the most about this program is the gradual switch from close supervision during your third year of residency to near complete independence in decision making by fifth year. Maintaining a work life balance should not be a problem.
What I like about living in St. Louis: I like St. Louis because of the small city, big town feeling. St. Louis can offer almost everything that a city has to offer without motor vehicle traffic or without any worry whether I will find parking. The standard of living matches any big city with great schools and colleges and many attractions (my favorite being St. Louis Zoo and the Aquarium) without being expensive.
Cynthia Morris, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Child Neurology
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Pediatric and Child Neurology Residencies: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Pediatric Headache, University of California San Francisco
Professional Interests: Pediatric Headache, Functional Neurological Disorders
Personal Interests: Taekwondo, Clarinet, Costuming
What makes our residency program special: Our team is one of the most friendly and supportive groups you could possibly work with. At all levels, from student up to faculty, our nurse practitioners, our nurses, and our support staff; everyone is eager to collaborate on patient issues, discuss general questions that come up, and provide support whenever anyone is struggling, both at and outside of work.
From a clinical standpoint, our program provides a broad exposure to an extensive variety of neurological disorders, both the common and the rare. Residents get fantastic training in reading EEGs and generally feel comfortable reading independently by the end of their residency (very uncommon, especially at larger centers). And residents
What I like about living in St. Louis: I am originally from California and knew nothing about the Midwest before coming here for med school. But in my time here I have absolutely fallen in love with this city I call home. I am amazed by the huge variety of authentic international cuisines available, the booming arts and music culture, and the generally open and friendly demeanor of everyone you run into. We have tons of free things to do, including our zoo (one of the best in the US), our art and natural history museums, and our science center. St. Louis also fosters a thriving geek culture, with several comic bookstores, a board game cafe, regular tabletop gaming opportunities, and multiple different annual conventions.
Maxwell Wallace, M.D.
Instructor, Child Neurology
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Child Neurology Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Cerebral Palsy, Movement Disorders
Personal Interests: Standup Comedy, Cooking, Movies and TV shows, Board Games
What Makes Our Residency Program Special: Our residents and faculty form a close-knit community throughout the residency, which creates a supportive learning environment. We get exposure to all types of neurologic conditions. Residents get practice leading the inpatient team, following their own patients in continuity clinic, and triaging consults from local emergency rooms. Residents get excellent training in EEG as well.
What I like about living in St. Louis: Saint Louis is a big enough city that it has big city attractions (variety of restaurants, popular bands/performers visiting, sporting events etc.), but small enough that it doesn’t feel too crowded. St Louis has a low cost of living compared to other major cities.