Fellows

Dr. McCluskey joined UTHSC after completing general surgery residency at Atrium Health Navicent/Mercer University, and medical school at Medical College of Gerorgia at Augusta University. He has presented regionally and nationally on trauma and emergency general surgery topics and has published research involving retroperitoneal abscess management and pediatric trauma. He brings a strong service background, including global mission work in Nicaragua and Tanzania. Outside medicine he enjoys kayaking, competitive barbeque events, birdwatching, and playing banjo.

Dr. Patel completed his general surgery residency at Samaritan Health in Oregon, where he cultivated interests in complex vascular disease, clinical outcomes, and multidisciplinary limb salvage. He completed medical school at Alabama College of OstropathicOsteopathic Medicine. Born and raised in California, he brings a broad set of personal passions including music, cooking, pet care, and travel. He hopes to integrate high-quality vascular care with compassionate patient education throughout his clinical career.

Medical School:  Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine