Our Fellows

Timothy Bright MD

Bio: I grew up in Syracuse, so Upstate NY has always been my home.  Being able to complete my residency and fellowship training at Upstate University Hospital has not only provided me with an amazing training opportunity, but has also allowed me to give back to the community which has meant so much to me.  Upstate NY is wonderful for outdoor activities year round, and there is always something fun to do within a short distance. When I finish training, I will be moving to Arizona with my fiancé, where new adventures await.

Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Medical School:  Ross University School of Medicine
Pediatric Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Hobbies: Running, hiking, travel, reading
Interests: Toxicology, environmental emergencies, sim education

Kim Wells MD

Bio: Kim is a board certified pediatrician and the mother of three energetic boys. She came to the Syracuse area in 2012 for medical school, initially expecting to move back to the west coast after graduation. Eight years later, she is completing her Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Upstate, remodeling an old farmhouse with her husband, and exploring Lake Ontario and the Adirondacks. As a fellow, she enjoys running sims and developing lectures for medical students, Pediatric residents and EM residents. One of her favorite things about Upstate is the surprising diversity of the patient population: Amish patients, Refugee families, rural  trauma, gang violence- Upstate sees them all!

Hometown: Fife Lake, MI
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Pediatric Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Hobbies: Running, swimming, exploring beautiful Lake Ontario and the Adirondacks with family
Interests: Medical education, pediatric sedation, toxicology

Mitchell McKinnon MD

Bio: I grew up in Oregon and after high-school have moved all over the country. After college I joined the Army which I was spread between the southern states and Washington. Medical school took me to St. Maarten in the Caribbean and completed clinical years in Miami, Florida, the Northeast and England. Most recently I spent the last years completing a medical residency in Kansas City, Kansas. I am lucky that my wife and twin daughters have followed me all this way! Now we live in a comfortable apartment in the heart of Syracuse so I can walk to work. In my free time the family and I explore the city and surrounding parks, visit a restaurant or play a round of golf at one of the many local courses.

Hometown: Lake Oswego, OR
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean, St. Maarten
Pediatric Residency: University of Kansas
Hobbies: Piano, golf
Interests: Simulation, ultrasound

Phil Mackewicz MD

Bio: Growing up in New Jersey, I always liked having the balance of access to city life and ability to do things outdoors. Syracuse luckily offers the same thing which is part of the reason why sticking around for fellowship was a no-brainer. I love having the choice to go out downtown at a restaurant or being able to drive 30 minutes or less to a local ski mountain or hiking trail. While at work, I enjoy guiding residents through the pediatric ER and the wide array of patients that Upstate sees. Outside of work I typically spend time with my partner as we plan our next international vacation or spend time with a group of friends for a game night.

Hometown: Long Valley, NJ
Medical School: St. George's University
Pediatric Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Hobbies: Skiing, baking, hiking, fitness classes, Netflix binges, going out to eat at new restaurants, boating, traveling
Interests: Risk Stratification of Head Injuries in pediatric patients, early recognition and treatment of acute asthma exacerbation in the ER, global medicine and international medical trips

Adrienne Cheng MD

Bio: I grew up in Canada and quickly left in favor of jumping around between countries; I’ve landed in the US, England, and Grenada in my quest for education and adventure. Syracuse is a great place to live and to learn: it offers a fantastic mix of city-centered activities and nature-bound ones, both of which are reflected in the huge variety in patient presentations in the ED. My days off are spent finding and trying new activities, playing games (board or video!), and looking for animals to pet.

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Medical School: St. George’s University, Grenada
Pediatric Residency: Staten Island University Hospital
Hobbies: Baking, snowboarding, trampoline, horseback riding, video games, general tomfoolery
Interests: Procedural pain management, global medicine

Kathryn Keenan

Bio: I am from upstate New York and love the area with all its breweries, apple orchards and hiking. There are lots of wonderful outdoor spaces to explore around Syracuse. The city and the surround suburbs are very affordable, and it’s a great place to raise my son. I was able to meet the PEM faculty here during my medical school training and was thrilled to be able to come back and learn from them.

Hometown: Albany, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Pediatric Residency: University at Buffalo
Hobbies: Rock climbing, running, skiing and board games
Interests: Medical education, Ultrasound