Residency Alumni

Alumni of the Department of Dermatology Residency program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center go on to pursue subspecialty fellowship training after graduation and choose to practice in either academic or private practice settings.

Our recent residency alumni are listed below by their graduation year, along with their current roles.

Name	Role
Meghan Beatson, MD	Dermatopathology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering
Mary Dick, MD	Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship in Texas
Amanda Onalaja-Underwood, MD	Academic dermatology in Nashville; Dermatopathology Fellowship at OSU (2025)
Nelson Sanchez, MD	Private practice in Atlanta, GA
David Schauder, MD	Academic dermatology in Nashville, TN

Name	Role
Karen Arnaud, MD	Mohs Fellowship at VUMC; Private practice in Nashville, TN
Laura Dellalana, MD	Private practice in Hamden, CT
Ashli Fitzpatrick, MD	Private practice in Nashville, TN
Laura Gardner, MD	Academic dermatology in North Carolina
Meredith Steuer, MD	Pediatric dermatology in Georgia

Name	Role
Lisa Ishii, MD	Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship; Private practice in North Carolina
Saagar Jadeja, MD	Private practice in Media, PA
Eric Mukherjee, MD, PhD	Academic dermatology at VUMC
Casey Murphey, MD	Private practice in Nashville, TN

Name	Role
Rachel Barker, MD	Private practice in Nashville, YN
Alexander Hicks, MD	Mohs Fellowship at LSU; Private practice in Spring Hill, TN
Elizabeth Machen, MD	Private practice in Lafayette, LA
Ashley Matthews, MD	Private practice in Nashville, TN
Matthew Wallace, MD	Mohs Fellowship at Zitelli and Brodland; Private practice in Virginia

Alumnus Spotlight:  Dr. Matthew Wallace

My residency training experience at Vanderbilt Dermatology was phenomenal. The faculty are extremely approachable, very knowledgeable, and are leaders within their respective subspecialities. You will receive outstanding training in all aspects of dermatology, see a wide breadth and depth of pathology across various clinical settings, and be well-versed in managing complex medical and surgical patients. The department provides unwavering support and resources to allow you to flourish as a resident and achieve your career goals. I was well supported on several academic endeavors including an IRB-approved randomized controlled trial. The department’s investment in me culminated in matching to my top Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship with Drs. Zitelli and Brodland. I gained many lifelong friends and colleagues in both co-residents and faculty alike, and am forever grateful to have trained in Nashville at Vanderbilt Dermatology.

Name	Role
Erica Grilletta, MD	Mohs Fellowship at VUMC; Private practice in Nashville, TN
Alexandra Navarro, MD	Private practice in Nashville, TN
Anne Wester, MD	Private practice in Denver, CO

Name	Role
Jonathan Braue, MD	Private practice in Vero Beach, FL
Brandon Danford, MD	Private practice in Dallas, TX
Zachary Jones, MD	Private practice in Parker, CO
Lilly Zhu, MD	Private practice in Nashville, TN

Alumnus Spotlight:  Dr. Jonathan Braue

Vanderbilt Dermatology is an astounding residency program. As an attending, I feel prepared to tackle any dermatological issue that comes my way. Vanderbilt offers incredible training in complex medical dermatology, dermatopathology, dermatological surgery, and pediatric dermatology. There are subspecialties such as cutaneous lymphoma that offer world class teaching! I currently work at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Scully-Welsh Cancer Center, seeing a diverse group of cutaneous oncology patients, surgical patients and general dermatology.

Name	Role
Bobby Bradi, MD	Private practice in Naples, FL
Nicholas Frank, MD	Mohs Fellowship at SLU; Private practice in Baton Rouge, LA
Kayla McNiece, MD	Private practice in Bellaire, TX, Previously, Mohs Fellowship at Skin Care Physicians of Georgia
Lee Wheless, MD, PhD	Academic dermatology at VUMC

Alumna Spotlight:  Dr. Kayla McNiece

My residency training at Vanderbilt was an amazing experience and set me up for the perfect career. Not only are the attending physicians leaders in the field, they are personally invested in the residents' success. When applying for my Mohs micrographic surgery fellowship, I felt the full support of the entire program--director, surgeons, coordinators, and all. I know they were instrumental in obtaining a fellowship position and preparing me for it. In addition, I received strong support and letters of recommendation from the Vanderbilt faculty which helped me acquire the international grant offered by the American Academy of Dermatology (where I spent one month as a general dermatologist in Botswana). Most importantly, the dermatology department feels like family to me. We were, and continue to be, a close-knit group of friends and professional colleagues.