Kamerin Smith, MD

Kamerin
Smith
MD
PGY 1
Combined Pediatrics Medical Genetics Residency Program

Kamerin was born and raised in New Braunfels, TX. She completed undergraduate training at Baylor University, where she majored in Biology with a secondary major in Spanish and a minor in Biochemistry. She then moved to Fort Worth to attend medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Kamerin is passionate about advocating for patients and helping to bridge the gap between complex genetic information and compassionate care. She loves building lasting patient relationships and empowering families with knowledge, support, and accessible resources.

Outside of work, Kamerin enjoys live music, reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and their Siberian cat, June.

Delivery Address
Medical Center North
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Room / Suite
DD-2205
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-2579

Undergraduate: Baylor University
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center

Jake Nelsen, MD

Jake
Nelsen
MD
Pediatrics, Year 1
Child Neurology Residency Program

Jake was raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He attended Virginia Tech to pursue his undergraduate degree in clinical neuroscience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked as a hospital service technician prior to attending Penn State College of Medicine. Jake's interest in Child Neurology began with seeing the care his sister received during his childhood and was quickly confirmed during his Pediatrics, Neurology, and Child Neurology rotations.

In his spare time, Jake enjoys cooking, board games, kickboxing, and exploring new restaurants with his wife.

Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11210A
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9559

Undergraduate: Virginia Tech
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine

Connie Miranda, MD

Connie
Miranda
MD
Pediatrics, Year 1
Child Neurology Residency Program

Connie was born and raised in Mexico. She immigrated to Florida in 2012. Connie became interested in Child Neurology after exploring pediatric subspecialties during her pre-clinical years in medical school. Her long-term shadowing of child neurologists plus her Pediatrics and Neurology clerkships confirmed this was the right specialty for her.

Outside of medicine, Connie enjoys watching football and soccer, playing volleyball, and is especially excited to become a hockey fan - go Predators! She also loves reading, watching movies and shows, and spending quality time with her family.

Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11210A
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9559

Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Taylor Fraser, MD

Taylor
Fraser
MD
Pediatrics, Year 1
Child Neurology Residency Program

Taylor grew up in the most southern region of Alabama on the eastern short of Mobile Bay in Daphne, Alabama. Taylor fell in love with the field of neurology in her first two years of medical school through her didactic classes. It was during her clinical education rotations that her interest in neurology collided with the deep joy she gained from working with children, and she knew that her future lay in child neurology.

Taylor is a devoted LSU Tiger and New Orleans Saints fan. However, she uses some of her free time now to cultivate what will surely become a lifelong loyalty to the first hockey team she's ever encountered, the Nashville Predators. This is much to the chagrin of her husband, a dedicated Tampa Bay Lightnings fan.

Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11210A
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9559

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University
Medical School: Louisiana State University

Megan Cote, DO

Megan
Cote
DO
Pediatrics, Year 1
Child Neurology Residency Program

Megan grew up in Grayslake, IL, a northern suburb of Chicago. From the start of medical school, Megan knew she wanted to make a difference in children's lives. During her clinical rotations, she discovered that her passion for pediatrics and neurology was a perfect match -- a true "no-brainer."

Outside of medicine, you can find Megan at local run clubs and races, exploring National and State Parks, discovering breweries and coffee shops, enjoying live music, and spending time with family and friends.

Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11210A
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9559

Undergraduate: Marquette University
Medical School: Midwestern University

Quinn Owen, MD

Quinn
Owen
MD
1st Year Fellow
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Delivery Address
Preston Research Building
2220 Pierce Avenue
Room / Suite
397
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-6311

Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Graduate School: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Medical School: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Residency: East Tennessee State University

Alexis Brantley, MD

Alexis
Brantley
MD
1st Year Fellow
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Delivery Address
Preston Research Building
2220 Pierce Avenue
Room / Suite
397
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-6311

Undergraduate: Southern Methodist
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Residency: Louisiana State University

Alanna M. Patsiokas, MD

Alanna
M.
Patsiokas
MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Hospital Medicine
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11th Floor
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9000
alanna.patsiokas@vumc.org

Children with medical complexity

M.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN

Lindsay E. Rogozinski, MS, RN, PPCNP-BC, MBA

Lindsay
E.
Rogozinski
MS, RN, PPCNP-BC, MBA
Nurse Practitioner
Hospital Medicine
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11th Floor
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9000
lindsay.rogozinski@vumc.org

Transition of care

B.S.N.
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL (2008)
M.S.N.
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (2016)
M.B.A.
Western Governor's University, Salt Lake City, UT (2021)

Amber Cooke, MD

Amber
Cooke
MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
9th Floor
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9559
amber.cooke@vumc.org

Epilepsy

M.D.
University of Florida
Residency
Child Neurology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Fellowship
Epilepsy - Vanderbilt University Medical Center