Faculty

Natasha Ruth, M.D., MS
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief and Program Director Pediatric Rheumatology
Co-Director Program on Physician Wellness Department of Pediatrics
Undergraduate: Davidson College and University of South Carolina
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Residency: Palmetto Health Richland
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Mileka Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Department of Pediatrics
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Katherine Silver, M.D., MSCR
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
Director Transition Clinic Department of Pediatrics/Medicine
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Residency: University of Alabama
Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina

Emily Vara, D.O.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Undergraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: East Carolina University
Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina

Murray Passo, M.D.
Professor Emeritus
Past Director of Pediatric Director of Pediatric Rheumatology and Rheumatology Fellowship Program

Robert Warren, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Past Chief Medical Information Officer