Current Rheumatology Fellows
Current Rheumatology Fellows
Dr. Srikar Sama was born and raised in Hyderabad, India, where he completed medical school. He then moved to the U.S. for internal medicine residency at UCSF Fresno, and is excited to start his fellowship at the U. His clinical interests include lupus, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and the role of lifestyle medicine in managing autoimmune conditions. Outside of medicine, Dr. Sama enjoys exploring new restaurants and cuisines, hiking scenic trails, and traveling to new destinations. He is also hoping to take up indoor gardening as a new hobby.
Dr. Darion Heald grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, which is where he attended his undergraduate studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage. After obtaining his bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and French, he worked as a medical assistant for a surgery center before attending medical school at the University of Washington. For residency, he stayed within the UW umbrella and just graduated from his internal medicine training at the UW Boise Internal Medicine Residency. Outside of medicine, Dr. Heald enjoys reading, playing guitar, disc golf, and fantasy football with his friends. He is looking forward to exploring Salt Lake City!
Dr. Dalia Sriwi grew up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she also attended medical school before moving to the States to complete her internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. She has since found her way to a warmer climate and relocated to Utah to begin her rheumatology fellowship. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sriwi enjoys taking ridiculously long walks, reading, and exploring new places.
Michael grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. He received a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.S. at Tufts University School of Medicine. He then joined the inaugural class at University of Las Vegas School of Medicine and most recently completed his internal medicine residency training at Tufts Medical Center. After bouncing between coasts repeatedly he hopes to stay in one place for a while.
Michael’s clinical interests include scleroderma, lupus, and working with young patients who are transitioning their care to adult medicine. Outside of medicine, Michael enjoys hiking, trying out new recipes, and exploring the local restaurant and brewery scene.
Maddie grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She completed her undergraduate studies in psychology and human development at Duke University. Following graduation, she worked as a research coordinator at the Duke Pain Prevention & Management Program, then returned home for medical school at the University of Oklahoma. She moved to Salt Lake City for internal medicine residency at the University of Utah in 2020, most recently spent a year as chief medical resident, and is thrilled to continue fellowship training at the U.
Outside the hospital, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two dogs (trail running, hiking, camping, and cross-country skiing), gardening, and baking gluten-free goodies.
I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I decided to head to Costa Rica for medical school, where I met my wife, Andrea. After graduating, I returned to Florida for my residency at the Cleveland Clinic. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our dog, Riley, who keeps us active. Some interests include tennis (always up for a match), standup comedy and cooking.