Rheumatology Team

Physicians

Randy Cron, MD, PhD
Professor
Arthritis Foundation Alabama Chapter Endowed Chair in Pediatric Rheumatology
Director, Pediatric Rheumatology

Melissa Mannion, MD, MSPH
Assistant Professor

Emily A. Smitherman, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor

Matthew Stoll, MD, PhD, MSCS
Associate Professor

John Bridges, MD
MS Assistant Professor

Fellows

Eileen Rife, MD

Nursing

Linda McAlister (NP)
Annelle Reed (NP)
Carolyn Smith (NP)
Bethany Walker (NP)

Social Worker

Ashley McCamy

Research Coordinator

Livie Huie

Support Staff

Joanne Zech
Mike Haney

Office Manager

Kim Jerkins
Nicole Lewis (Manager Support Staff)