Welcome new faculty members to the Department of Medicine and UMMC!

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Sheeraz Abro, MD

Residency: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Pakistan

Fellowship: Nephrology Clinical Fellowship, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Division: Nephrology

Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Hyderabad, Pakistan, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and cuisine. I earned my medical degree from Chandka Medical College and completed my internal medicine residency at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences in Pakistan. Driven by a deep passion for kidney health and patient care, I continued my journey across borders to complete nephrology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During my second year of nephrology fellowship, I joined an academic track with additional training to work in academics. In my free time, I enjoy exploring diverse cuisines, traveling and spending time with my family.

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? I’ve always been inspired to work at an academic medical center where I can combine my passion for teaching with patient care. I am looking forward to working with my great colleagues, mentor future residents and fellows and make a meaningful impact to our underserved communities.

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Nathan Alexander, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, UMMC

Chief Residency: Pediatrics, UMMC

Division: Hospital Medicine

Tell us about yourself: I was born and raised in Washington State, but left to attend Mississippi State University, and I haven’t left Mississippi since! After completing a degree in Chemistry, I came to UMMC for medical school and completed my residency training here in Med-Peds. After training, I spent a year as a chief resident for the Department of Pediatrics. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Jessica, and our beautiful daughter, Eleanor.

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? I am looking forward to caring for the people of Mississippi and helping teach the next generation of physicians.

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Kelly Dale, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, UMMC

Chief Residency: Internal Medicine, UMMC

Division: Hospital Medicine

Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Mississippi. My husband and I live with our 16 month old son in Belhaven. We spend a lot of our free time outdoors and love to travel. My passion lies in residency education, which made working at UMMC an obvious choice for me!  

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? That’s easy. I’ve been here for 8 years and my favorite part has always been the people I get to work with. 

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Taylor Harvey, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, UMMC

Fellowship: Pulmonary and Critical Care, UMMC

Division: Pulmonary and Critical Care

Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Jackson and have lived here for the majority of my life.  My wife, Kirby, and I have a 5-year-old son and a daughter on the way.  I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends.   

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? Continuing to learn from some of the smartest people in the state, with an added bonus of enjoying the work we do here.

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Chad Randall Hierlmeier, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, UMMC

Chief Residency: Internal Medicine, UMMC

Division: Hospital Medicine

Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and lived most of my adult life in Palm Beach County, Florida. I met my beautiful wife during college at Florida Atlantic University, and we landed in Mississippi for my internal medicine residency here at UMMC. Here in the Jackson metro, my family has shared some of our most treasured memories; the purchase of our first house together, the birth of our daughters, and my nomination to serve as one of the four chief residents for the IM residency program. Professionally, I enjoy teaching, and learning something new daily. Personally, I love participating in any sport related activities, dancing with my daughters, going on date nights with my wife, and vacationing with my family! 

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? Medical student and resident education has always been my passion. I look forward to working alongside trainees, colleagues, and mentors in the best academic medical center in the south! 

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Jannat Kang, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, UMMC

Fellowship: Endocrinology, UMMC

Division: Endocrinology

Tell us about yourself. I am from Chandigarh, India which is a beautiful city nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas.  I went to medical school at Government Medical College, Chandigarh. I feel really fortunate to have completed my Internal Medicine residency and Endocrinology Fellowship here at UMMC with my best friend and husband, Himmat by my side and surrounded by the best teachers and mentors. In my free time, I enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction; baking – especially attempting healthier alternatives; traveling with my husband and spending time with family.

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? I look forward to taking care of the people of Mississippi. I enjoy teaching and look forward to contributing to student, resident and fellow education. I am also excited to be able to work with faculty who have helped shape me into the physician that I am today.

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Dipen Khanapara, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY 

Fellowship: Hematology and Oncology, University of Cincinnati

Division: Hematology and Oncology

Tell us about yourself. I recently completed my Hematology-Oncology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, where I also served as Chief Fellow. I’ve now joined as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Hematology. I was born in India. My path in medicine has taken me from earning my medical degree in China to caring for underserved communities during my Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. I later worked as a Bone Marrow Transplant Hospitalist, focusing on stem cell transplant and CAR-T cell therapy. My clinical and research interests center on blood cancers, particularly multiple myeloma, and on improving access to equitable cancer care. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, learning new languages, and exploring diverse cultures.

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? As a young attending, I’m excited to work with learners at all levels — fellows, residents, and medical students — contributing to their growth while learning alongside them. Personally, I look forward to growing with the outstanding faculty in the Division of Hematology. As a hematologist, I’m passionate about the future of cell therapy—harnessing the immune system as precision medicine to fight blood cancers like myeloma. My family and I are also looking forward to starting our new life in the hospitality state.

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Kelton Kinglsey, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, UMMC

Division: Hospital Medicine and Department of Pediatrics

Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Mississippi where I have lived my entire life. I am happily married to my beautiful wife, Becca, and we have two wonderful children together. I love spending time with family and friends, especially on a golf course or fishing!

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? I am excited to serve the needs of our state alongside the very people that shaped me into the physician I am today, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to use my Med-Peds training to serve both our adult and pediatric populations. 

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Kathleen Moffitt, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR

Fellowship: Pulmonary and Critical Care, UMMC

Division: Pulmonary and Critical Care

Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Madison, went to undergrad at Ole Miss, and then medical school at UMMC. After six years in Oregon, I was able to return home for fellowship and am excited to join the Pulmonary Division as faculty this year. 

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? Working with our awesome trainees and students!

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Noman Saleem, MD

Residency: Internal Medicine, Detroit Medical Center/Sinai Grace Hospital

Division: Hospital Medicine

Tell us about yourself. Originally from Sahiwal, Pakistan, I completed my medical degree and subsequently served as a medical demonstrator at my alma mater for two years. This role provided valuable experience teaching medical students. I then relocated to Michigan for residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center.

What are you most looking forward to working at UMMC? Given my teaching background, I hope to contribute to the educational environment at UMMC, teaching and learning alongside medical students, residents, and faculty.

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