Dr. Molly Sullivan, Class of 2024 – Resident Profile

Dr. Molly Sullivan’s passion for subspecialty care access has guided many of her career decisions since medical school. After completing residency and, subsequently, an Epilepsy Fellowship here at Vanderbilt, she plans to offer her skill set in a region that otherwise would not have access. As a rare native of Nashville, Dr. Sullivan spends her free time traveling, training for half-marathons and triathlons, and playing piano. Tell us about your background and how your path led to Vanderbilt.

Lexi Rouse, BSN, MSN, CNP, Provider profile

Nurse Practitioner Lexi Rouse spent four years working in the Neuro ICU, which makes her current work in the general neurology and stroke clinic all the more rewarding. She finds inspiration and encouragement from her colleagues. A former collegiate softball player, she spends her free time at her gym, surrounded by a like-minded community. An avid traveler, Lexi enjoys being exposed to and learning from different cultures around the world. Tell us about your background and how your path led to Vanderbilt? 

Viviana Jimenez, Class of 2024 — Resident Profile

Dr. Viviana Jimenez is paving her own way on the road to becoming a sports neurologist. By tailoring electives and other research activities to these interests, she has enjoyed getting a solid foundation in neurology before pursuing a fellowship in sports neurology next year. Dr. Jimenez has learned the importance of work-life balance, and she focuses her time off with Orange Theory workouts, traveling, and reading. She enjoys all Nashville has to offer, especially Two Peruvian Chefs, the food truck that reminds her of home.

Amalia Peterson, MD, MS, Faculty Spotlight

As she approaches her one-year anniversary at Vanderbilt, Dr. Amalia Peterson reflects on the strong research program and other qualities that attracted her to Vanderbilt in the first place. Dr. Peterson’s time is split between research and clinical duties, which complement each other as she explores questions regarding risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Nashville’s food scene with her husband and dog.  Tell us about your background.

Katharine Sourbeer, MD

Katharine
Sourbeer
MD
Assistant Professor
Movement Disorders Division

Dr. Katharine Sourbeer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology’s Movement Disorders Division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She manages patients facing a wide variety of movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Dystonia, Essential tremor, and Tourette Syndrome. She holds certification in Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the Movement Disorders Society and the American Academy of Neurology. She also serves on the department’s Diversity Committee.

Dr. Sourbeer completed a fellowship in Movement Disorders at VUMC. She also completed Neurology residency at VUMC, during which time she participated in the Distinction in Biomedical Ethics Program and Distinction in Leadership Training. She served as chief resident her final year and earned the department’s James True Martin Award and Medical Student Teaching Award. She earned her M.D. from the Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) School of Medicine in Roanoke, VA, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Research in Translational Medicine from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, VA. She earned her B.S. from Duke University in Durham, NC.

Stephen Layfield, MD

Stephen
Layfield
MD
Assistant Professor
Neuromuscular Division

Dr. Stephen Layfield is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology’s Neuromuscular Division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Layfield is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Dr. Layfield completed a Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He completed neurology residency training at the University Hospitals at Cleveland Medical Center. He earned his B.S. as well as his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

In his free time, he enjoys board games, hiking, and cooking.

Olivia Gruder, MD

Olivia
Gruder
MD
Assistant Professor
Neuroimmunology Division
Assistant Vice Chair
Clinical Operations

Dr. Olivia Gruder is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She specializes in Neuroimmunology and General Neurology. Dr. Gruder earned her both her BS in biological science as well as her MD from The Florida State University. She then completed her internal medicine internship and neurology residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. After residency, she completed a clinical fellowship in Neurology – Neuroimmunology / Multiple Sclerosis at Yale New Haven Health. Currently, she provides care at various locations at Vanderbilt, including The Vanderbilt Clinic, Vanderbilt Neurology Lebanon and Green Hills Multiple Sclerosis Center. In addition to performing inpatient consults with medical students and residents at VUMC, she also provides inpatient care via telemedicine to multiple regions within Tennessee and Kentucky.

Matthew Meriweather, MD, Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Matthew Meriweather’s positive experiences with his residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt (you can read his resident profile here) made it a natural choice to stay on as a member of faculty. As a hospitalist, Dr. Meriweather appreciates the acuity of cases he encounters, as well as the regular engagement with residents. In his time off, he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, going to concerts, and staying active at Orange Theory Fitness.

Graham Mitro, MD

Graham
Mitro
MD
Assistant Professor
General Neurology Inpatient Division

Dr. Graham Mitro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology’s General Neurology Inpatient division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He manages patients on the inpatient neurology and consult services.

Dr. Mitro completed his Neurology residency at VUMC, earning the department’s Ronald G. Wiley Award and James True Martin Award. He earned his M.D. from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Prior to medical school, he earned his B.A. in Ancient Greek and Latin from Kenyon College, and subsequently completed postgraduate coursework in biology at the University of Cincinnati.