My name is Stephanie, and I am originally from Saint Louis, Missouri. I went to A.T. Still University-KCOM in Kirksville, Missouri, for medical school, and lived in Phoenix, Arizona, for two years for medical school rotations. Within Rehab Medicine, I am most interested in Neurorehabilitation and Interventional Spine and Sports. Outside of medicine, I love to read, hike, and play sports. If anyone ever needs an extra pickleball/tennis/volleyball/basketball player, let me know! I currently live in the Roeland Park area with my fiancé, Sam, who loves sports more than me, and my dog, Milo–a frisbee fanatic. I am looking forward to finally joining the Rehab team!

Dr. Gulergun was born in New York City and raised in Westchester, New York. He earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications Studies at Syracuse University. He then moved back to NYC, working as a personal trainer and assisting with medical research, while completing his post-baccalaureate premedical program at Columbia University. Dr. Gulergun earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in PM&R at Northwestern University School of Medicine before finishing his intern year in Bradenton, FL. His interests in PM&R include Interventional Spine/MSK, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, and General Physiatry. Outside of medicine, he cherishes the time spent with his wife, daughter, dogs, and cat. He is also passionate about all things film (especially Star Wars), traveling, tennis, college basketball, soccer, and playing FIFA. 

Due to growing up in a military family, I have lived across the globe, however, Tacoma, Washington, is considered home. In my junior year of high school, we were stationed at Fort Leavenworth, and since then I have lived in Kansas. I played baseball at a junior college in Kansas City before transferring to the University of Kansas where I completed my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. I attended medical school at Kansas City University and then went on to complete my intern year at KUMC. Within PM&R, I am interested in pain medicine, interventional spine/MSK, and inpatient rehabilitation. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing sports, working out, and spending time with my wife Madison, my daughter Rose (with another daughter on the way soon), and our two dogs Russell and Griffey.

I was raised in Southern California and pursued my undergraduate education at UC San Diego. I attended Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed my transitional year in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After experiencing an unsuccessful initial match, I applied again to PM&R, resulting in a gap year. During this period, I maintained clinical proficiency by practicing independently as a healthcare provider in Missouri, focusing predominantly on workman's compensation and urgent care medicine. My primary interests within PM&R include general rehabilitation and spinal cord injury, although I am eager to explore additional facets of Physiatry during my training at KU.

I grew up in a military family and lived all over the country, though I've spent the most time in Oklahoma, where my family currently lives. I earned my degree in athletic training from TCU before attending medical school at the University of Oklahoma. I Couples Matched to KU with my wife, Lauren, who is a resident in the Family Medicine program here. Within PM&R, I'm interested in interventional spine and MSK medicine, neurorehabilitation, and clinical research. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing golf, working out, and spending time with my family.

I was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and went to Iowa State for undergraduate studies before earning my medical degree from the University of Iowa. In my free time, I love traveling, staying active through recreational sports, spending quality time with friends and family, and checking out new restaurants and local breweries. I have really enjoyed my time in Kansas City and at KU and look forward to the rest of my residency.

I’m a Wichita native that lived in Oklahoma and Arkansas growing up. I married my high school sweetheart, Emily, and we have two amazing kids. My undergraduate education was completed at the University of Central Arkansas and medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. My passion for PM&R stems from the ability to offer a better life to others affected by their circumstances. A few areas of the field that interest me are interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, and neuromuscular medicine. In my free time, I love being involved in my church, spending time outdoors with my family, and working on my golf game.⁠

I was born in California and grew up mostly in Texas. I earned my medical degree from KMC Manipal, India, then did a postdoc in stroke recovery at Johns Hopkins before starting residency. I've really loved my time in Kansas City, and I can't wait to marry my fiancée Shruthi this year and have her here with me for the rest of residency! Outside the hospital you'll find me spoiling my nephew, on the tennis or pickleball courts, watching sports (mainly tennis and the NBA), at a game night, singing karaoke, or hanging out with family and friends.

 

I grew up in South Florida. As an undergraduate at the University of Florida, I worked in Paleontology before discovering my love of medicine through PM&R. I earned my medical degree from Nova Southeastern University KPCOM in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and completed my Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Florida. As a dancer and violinist, I am particularly interested in Performing Arts Medicine, but am also interested in General Rehab, Prosthetics/Orthotics, and Interventional Spine and Sport. Outside of these interests, I love traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. 

I grew up on the east coast and completed my undergraduate and medical degrees at University of Missouri, Kansas City. I completed a post-doctoral research year at University of Kansas City in the department of PM&R which solidified my interest in rehabilitation. I completed my internal medicine preliminary year at KU and am excited to continue my residency here! Within PM&R, I am currently interested in stroke rehabilitation. In my free time, I’m a mom to two fur babies and like to spend my time reading, sewing, and exploring the outdoors!

My name is Ankur, and I am from Washington DC. I moved to Kansas City for medical school where I met my lovely wife and Couples Matched at KUMC. Within PM&R, I am interested in pain medicine, spine interventions, electrodiagnostics, and stroke recovery.  In everyday life, I like to spend time outside with my wife and my dog Smokey. I also enjoy cooking, card games, pool, ping pong, and learning new skills/hobbies. 

I'm from Naperville, Illinois, and I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago before completing medical school at Kansas City University. My interest in PM&R stems from my interest in working with the disability population. I got a minor in disability studies in college, and during my gap year I worked as a behavioral health technician working with children and adults with autism. Outside of work, I enjoy working out, cooking, reading mystery books, and spending time with my friends and family.