Current Fellows
Sarah Hashimi, MD
Bio
Dr. Hashimi grew up in Mobile, AL and bounced around the state until landing in Memphis
for residency. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Auburn University.
Afterwards, she completed medical school at University of Alabama Birmingham where
she met her husband while in Huntsville, AL for her clerkships. After graduation,
she migrated from her home state to Memphis where she completed a residency in Internal
Medicine and Pediatrics. She is thrilled to stay at UT to complete her Hematology/Oncology
fellowship! Outside of the hospital you can find her exploring Memphis and its surrounding
counties, running the Memphis Greenline, and escaping to Colorado during vacations
to work on her goal of hiking all the Colorado “14ers.”
Elizabeth John, MD
Bio
Dr. Elizabeth John grew up in the Middle East and then moved to India where she completed
her medical school. After medical school, she relocated to Memphis, TN to be with
her husband where she completed her internal medicine residency at UTHSC. Subsequently,
she worked as an academic hospitalist at Methodist University Hospital for five years
and is now excited to pursue hematology oncology fellowship at UTHSC. Dr John loves
to call Memphis her home, exploring its culinary scene and photographing its nooks
and corners with her husband and two daughters.
Terrence Jones, MD
Bio
Dr. Terrence Jones is from Mississippi. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry
at the University of Mississippi. He moved to Memphis to complete both medical school
and residency at UTHSC and is excited to remain at UT to complete his Hematology/Oncology
fellowship. He enjoys doing spending time with his family, traveling, outdoor activities,
and doing research.
Simran Sekhon, MD
Bio
Dr. Sekhon moved from Northern California, where she completed her Internal Medicine
residency as well as doing a chief year. Following residency, she worked as an academic
hospitalist and finished a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Stanford
University. She also had the opportunity to work as a sub-investigator in clinical
trials involving novel therapies for Sarcoma and Pancreatic Cancer at the Cancer Centers
of Southern California. Additionally, she has presented abstracts about the same at
national conferences such as ASCO and CTOS. When she is not busy with the duties of
fellowship, she loves to travel and spend time with her family.
Xinyu VonButtlar, MD
Bio
Dr. von Buttlar grew up in Memphis, where she received her undergraduate degree in
Biochemistry from Christian Brothers University, and both her master’s degree in Pharmacology
and medical degree from UTHSC. Following medical school, she trained in Internal Medicine
at Georgetown, Washington, DC, and is excited to return to her home in Memphis to
continue in her fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at UTHSC. In her spare time, she
enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, painting, and trying out new recipes
and new restaurants.
Pavel Aksionav, MD
Bio
Meet Pavel Aksionav, a compassionate physician from Belarus. After graduating from
Vitebsk State Medical University, Pavel pursued his passion for medicine in the United
States. He completed his internal medicine residency at UTHSC and discovered his calling
in hematology/oncology. Pavel chose this blooming specialty to make a meaningful impact
on the lives of millions in the US. Outside of medicine, Pavel enjoys traveling and
plans to visit all 50 states. He also finds joy in reading, walking his dog, and spending
time with his loved ones.
Omar Mohammed, MD
Bio
Dr. Mohammed grew up in Murfreesboro, TN where he completed undergraduate studies
in Physics at MTSU. He then moved to Memphis for to complete medical school and Internal
Medicine residency at UTHSC. He worked at Northwestern Palos hospital in the Chicago
suburbs after completion of residency. He is excited to return to Memphis for Hematology
and Oncology fellowship. He is married and enjoys football and technology.
Natasha Amjed, MD
Bio
Dr. Natasha Amjed is excited to continue her medical training in Tennessee. She was
born in Lahore, Pakistan and grew up in Boston, MA and Birmingham, AL. She attended
medical school at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed
her internal medicine residence training in Chattanooga, TN as well as a chief year.
Dr. Amjed enjoys rock climbing with her adventurous fiancé, cooking, traveling, and
yoga.
Srishti Sareen, MD
Bio
Dr. Srishti Sareen comes from a family of physicians. She completed her medical school
in India and started her medical journey in the USA with oncology rotations at MGH
hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston. She then continued to work in Thoracic Oncology
at Baptist Cancer Center and stayed in Memphis to complete Internal Medicine Residency
at UTHSC. Her husband also trained at UT and is now working as an endovascular neurologist
in Memphis. Together they have 3-year-old twin girls. Dr. Sareen loves to travel and
explore regional cuisines with her family. A trained classical dancer, she is also
passionate about cooking, hosting and enjoys being a twin mommy!
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Baylor Bishop, MD
Bio
Dr. Bishop is originally from Murfreesboro, TN. He received undergraduate degrees
in Biomedical Sciences and Spanish from Auburn University. He worked as a medical
interpreter prior to moving to Memphis, TN for medical school. He and his wife pursued
residency at UTHSC, during which time he developed a passion for hematology and oncology.
In his spare time, Dr. Bishop enjoys marathon running, reading, and traveling.
Jonathan Blackmon, DO
Bio
Dr. Jonathan Blackmon is excited to return to Tennessee as he completed his undergraduate
degree at Covenant College near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Following college, he married
his high school sweetheart, and they embarked on medical school together at VCOM in
Auburn, Alabama. They stayed in Auburn for Internal Medicine residency at East Alabama
Medical Center. Dr. Blackmon’s mother experienced a long journey of treatment for
colon cancer, and his experience walking with her shaped his desire to enter the field
of Hematology-Oncology. His wife will work as a primary care physician in the Memphis
area. He is the father of two boys, who were both born during residency. He enjoys
time with his family, running, and participating in the life of his local church.
Richard Huynh, DO
Bio
Dr. Richard Huynh is excited to be staying here at UTHSC-Memphis for his hematology/oncology
fellowship. He attended medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas
Campus and completed his Internal Medicine Residency training at UTHSC-Memphis. He
is married to his beautiful wife and is the father of their adorable King Charles
Cavalier, named Lily. He enjoys playing racket sports, exploring new places and their
food scenes, and spending time with his family.
Mark Mitchell, MD
Bio
Dr. Mitchell is excited to remain at UTHSC for his fellowship. He was raised in the
small town of Cornersville, TN, went to college at Lipscomb University and went across
the state to attend medical school at East Tennessee State University. He then attended
UTHSC for his Internal Medicine residency. Dr. Mitchell enjoys spending time with
his family and friends, working with his local church and exploring the outdoors.