Meet our new providers

Welcome to these new members of our clinical team in the Midlands and Upstate. The physicians are or will be in the process of being approved for faculty appointments at the University of South Carolina Columbia or Greenville – an academic health center – depending on their location.

Midlands

Child Abuse Pediatrics

Jennifer Sabo, MD, MS, received both her medical and MS in medical science degrees from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Sabo completed her Pediatric residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and then a fellowship in Child Abuse at Center for Miracles, associated with University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Special interests include resident medical education and researching imaging techniques that best identify fractures related to abuse. She can be reached at 803-434-3950

Sarah Wilson, PPCNP, completed her master’s degree in nursing at the University of Colorado. Wilson is the author of a children’s book called “Sofia and the Shot,” which helps youngsters understand why vaccines are given. She can be reached at 803-434-3950

General Pediatrics

Gabrielle LaFata, DO, received her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg and completed her Pediatric residency at Prisma Health–Midlands. Dr. LaFata is working as a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Prisma Health Richland Hospital. She can be reached at 803-434-6155

Pediatric Cardiology

Jessica Schumaker, PPCNP, received medical training from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where she earned a master’s degree in nursing. Schumaker is a boardcertified Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Her background includes pediatric critical care and general pediatrics. Active in the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and an affiliate member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, she can be.reached at 803-434-7940

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Kara Kwiatkowski, DO, received her medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and completed her residency in Academic Pediatrics at Akron Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kwiatkowski then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor. A specialist in digestive, liver and nutritional problems in newborns through teens, she can be reached at 803-434-8450

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Evangeline (Angie) Brown, MD, specializes in sickle cell disease, hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia. Dr. Brown earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Medicine Columbia. She then completed her Pediatric residency at Prisma Health–Upstate in Greenville and a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She most recently directed the pediatric comprehensive sickle cell center in Savannah, Georgia. She can be reached at 803-434-3533

Anna Hoppmann, MD, MPH, earned her medical degree from USC Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. She then completed her residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she also completed a National Cancer Institute post-doctoral training program in Cancer Prevention and Control. Special interests include leukemia and health disparities research. She can be reached at 803-434-3533

Tara Rose, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist who completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville, Florida. Before her fellowship, Dr. Rose completed her internship at Jackson Health System/Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami and her doctoral training at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium in Palo Alto, California. She provides psychosocial support for patients and their families throughout cancer treatment. She can be reached at 803-434-3533

Pediatric Intensive Care

Emily Foreman, MD, earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in her hometown of Birmingham. Dr. Foreman completed her Pediatric residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham/Children’s of Alabama, followed by a Pediatric Critical Care fellowship at UC San Diego/Rady Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Clinical interests include traumatic brain injury, multi-organ dysfunction and resident medical education. She can be reached at 803-434-4603

Pediatric Neurology

Matthew Khayata, MD, earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. Dr. Khayata then went on to Duke University Medical Center in Durham where he completed his Pediatric residency and a fellowship in Child Neurology. He can be reached at 803-434-7961

Matthew Lustig, MD, MBA , earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia–Augusta University in Augusta and his MBA from University of Georgia in Athens. Dr. Lustig then went to University of Alabama at Birmingham where he completed his Pediatric residency and a fellowship in Pediatric Neurology. He can be reached at 803-434-7961

Pediatric Pulmonology

Judy Neff, DNP, PPCNP, received her medical training at Maryville University in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Neff is a board-certified Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in a variety of roles at Prisma Health for more than 15 years, including nearly eight in the PICU. She is now the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner and CF Research Coordinator. She can be reached at 803-434-2505

Upstate

Developmental Pediatrics

Amy Clark, FNP, received her master’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Clark is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She can be reached at 864-454-5115

Sara Lilly, MD, received her medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Lilly then completed a Pediatric residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in DevelopmentalBehavioral Pediatrics at Prisma Health–Upstate. She can be reached at 864-454-5115

Juli Windsor, PA-C, received her medical training from South University in Savannah, Georgia. Windsor is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She can be reached at 864-454-5115

General Pediatrics

Yasmin Deliz, DO, FACOP, CAQSM, is a board-certified pediatrician and sports medicine physician with added interests in pediatric dermatology. Dr. Deliz completed her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey, followed by a Pediatric residency at Cooper University Medical Center in Camden. Her fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine took place at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. She is a pediatrician with the Center for Pediatric Medicine. Reach her at 864-220-7270

Raquel Denis, MD, completed her medical degree from USC School of Medicine Greenville, followed by a Pediatric residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Denis is a pediatrician with the Center for Pediatric Medicine. Reach her at 864-220-7270

Ariel Martin, DO, completed her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Carolinas Campus, followed by a Pediatric residency at Prisma Health–Upstate. Dr. Martin is working as a pediatrician with the Center for Pediatric Medicine. She can be reached at 864-220-7270

Saylor McCartor, DO, completed his medical degree from Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Buies Creek, North Carolina, followed by a Pediatric residency at Prisma Health–Upstate in Greenville. Dr. McCartor is working as a pediatrician with the Center for Pediatric Medicine. He can be reached at 864-220-7270

Inpatient Pediatrics

Megan Griffis, MD, received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, followed by a Pediatric residency at Prisma Health–Upstate. Dr. Griffis works at AnMed Health in Anderson, South Carolina, as part of Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Reach her via email at Megan.Griffis@PrismaHealth.org

Amauri Latham, MD, completed his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, followed by an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency at Prisma Health–Upstate. Dr. Latham can be reached at 864-455-4411

Netochukwu Okafor, MD, earned a bachelor’s degree in medicine/surgery from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. Dr. Okafor completed his residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is board-certified in Pediatrics. He has a special interest in newborn care. Dr. Okafor can be reached at 864-455-4411 .

Pediatric Endocrinology

Ryan Dyess, MD, MBA, FAAP, whose first career was as a computer programmer, earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Afterward, Dr. Dyess matched into a Pediatric residency at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine in Chattanooga at Erlanger Medical Center. A fellowship followed at University of Louisville School of Medicine and Norton’s Children’s Hospital in Kentucky. His MBA was also earned at the University of Louisville. He has a special interest in diabetes and can be reached at 864-454-5100

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Douglas Johnston, DO, graduated from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. Dr. Johnston completed an Internal Medicine residency at NYU Long Island School of Medicine in Mineola, New York, followed by a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. He has a special research interest in eosinophilic esophagitis. He can be reached at 864-454-5125

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Chandni Dargan, MD, earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, followed by a Pediatric residency at Prisma Health–Midlands in Columbia and a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital in Missouri. Dr. Dargan can be reached at 864-455-8898

Pediatric Intensive Care

Jonathan Boyd, MD, earned his medical degree from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, followed by a Pediatric residency and Pediatric Critical Care fellowship at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Reach him at 864-455-7146

Jen Walker, MD, earned her medical degree from USC School of Medicine in Columbia, followed by a Pediatric residency at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte and a Pediatric Critical Care fellowship from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Reach her at 864-455-7146.

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Gustavo Rangel, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon with clinical and research interests that include endoscopic skull base surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck oncology, and pediatric cochlear implants. Dr. Rangel earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. He completed a Pediatric Head and Neck Oncology fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis; before that, he was trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and in Skull Base Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He also served in the army medical corps. Reach him at 864-454-4368

Pediatric Pulmonology

Victoria Stevens, PPCNP, received her medical training from the University of Texas at Arlington. Stevens then served as an RN in the PICU and in the pediatric CVICU. She is board certified as a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and can be reached at 864-454-5530

Pediatric Rheumatology

Matthew Clark, MD, earned his medical degree at Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He completed his Pediatric residency, chief residency and Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Clark can be reached at 864-454-5004

Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Heike Minnich, PsyD, HSPP, DiplPsych, is a licensed psychologist who completed her Dipl-Psych degree in psychology with a double concentration in clinical and health psychology at Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany. Dr. Minnich earned her doctorate in clinical psychology (concentration in child and adolescent psychology) at the University of Indianapolis in Indiana. Her pre-doctoral internship was in pediatric psychology at Children’s Health of Orange County in California. Dr. Minnich was a psychologist and faculty member at Riley Hospital for Children/Indiana University School of Medicine for 10 years; she then worked in Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at Prisma Health for eight years. She can be reached at 864-454-5660

Upstate Community Pediatric Clinicians

Jaqwiana Baker, MD, has joined Prisma Health Pediatrics–Greer. Dr. Baker can be reached at 864-797-9100

Lauren Clayton, MD, has joined Prisma Health Pediatrics–Maxwell Pointe. Dr. Clayton can be reached at 864-522-1340

Diane Lai, MD, has joined Prisma Health Pediatrics–Spartanburg. Dr. Lai can be reached at 864-582-8135

Anthony Petruso, MD, has joined the new Prisma Health Pediatrics & Internal Medicine–Stone & Main practice in Greenville. Dr. Petruso can be reached at 864-522-6500. (See also Page 9.)

Monica Silva, MD, has joined Prisma Health Pediatrics–Seneca. She can be reached at 864-888-4222