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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center

Meet the Fellows

Meet our current Movement Disorders fellows below, and see where former fellows have gone following their fellowship experience.

Current Fellows

Eilrayna Gelyana, MD

Eilrayna Gelyana, MD completed both her medical degree and her neurology residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Clinically, she is especially interested in Huntington's disease and atypical parkinsonism. Her research interests include understanding cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, and she is currently a member of the Krainc lab studying microglial changes in Parkinson's disease. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, puzzles, hiking, exploring Chicago's lakefront and parks, and spending time with her community.

Rebecca Jules, MD

Rebecca Jules, MD, earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. Clinically, she is interested in advanced therapies for Parkinson’s disease. Her research interests include healthcare disparities in movement disorders care locally and globally. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring Chicago’s vibrant food scene, traveling, and attending local comedy shows.

Fred Shen, MD, PhD

Fred Narrow

Fred Shen, MD, PhD earned his medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan and completed his neurology residency at Northwestern University. His clinical and academic focus is in movement disorders, with particular interest in genetic disorders and ataxias. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring Chicago’s unique neighborhoods, especially their diverse food, drinks, and activities.

Former Fellows

Individuals in our programs go on to do great things in our field:

  • 2026: Jacob Yomtoob, MD is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2026: Lucy Morse, MD is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2025: Juan Deliz Gonzalez, MD is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2025: Mariana Hernandez Gonzalez-Monje, MD is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2024: Sarah M Brooker, MD, PhD is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2024: Ignacio Sarmiento, MD, PhD is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2022: Jennifer Adrissi, MD, MSCR, is currently on faculty at the University of California Los Angeles.
  • 2022: Behzad Elahi, MD, PhD, is currently on faculty at Loyola University Medical Center.
  • 2021: Neil Shetty, MD, is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2021: Niccolo Mencacci, MD, PhD, is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2019: Danielle Larson, MD, is currently on faculty at Feinberg.
  • 2017: Neha Prakash, MD,is currently on faculty at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine (UConn Health).
  • 2016: Yasaman Kianirad, MD, practices in the Department of Neurology at University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health). She is the associate clerkship director for the medical students at UIC College of Medicine.
  • 2015: Mahesh Padmanaban, MD, is currently on faculty at University of Chicago.
  • 2014: Danny Bega, MD, MSCI, is an associate professor at Feinberg and is director of the Huntington’s Disease clinic at Northwestern Medicine.
  • 2012: Odinachi Oguh, MD, is now director of the MD and surgical program at the University of Florida, Jacksonville.
  • 2011: Roneil Malkani, MD, completed a combined MD and sleep fellowship in 2012; he is currently an Associate Professor at Feinberg.

Contact Us

For more information on the fellowship, contact Jesse Erickson:

Jesse Erickson
710 N. Lake Shore Dr., Room 1118
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-503-3320
Fax: 312-908-5073

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