Residents

Brief Bio

Irakliy Abramov, MD
Irakliy Abramov, MD

Medical School: Russian National Research Medical University
Career Interests: Neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery
Personal Interests: Soccer, hiking, drawing, swimming
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: The friendly and supportive atmosphere within the residency, permission for elective rotations for prelims, and the opportunity to stay in Phoenix have been crucial factors in my decision-making process.

Noel Balli, DO
Noel Balli, DO

Undergraduate: University of Arizona, Tucson
Medical School: A.T. Still University SOMA
Career Interests: Interventional Radiology
Personal Interests: Hiking, Biking, Pottery, Plants, Cats, Snow and Water Sports, Running, Yoga, Music
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: High volume centers, diverse patient population, early resident autonomy, outstanding faculty. Close knit, nontoxic, altruistic program.

Robert Hulsey, MD
Robert Hulsey, MD

Undergraduate: Clemson University
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Career Interests: Interventional radiology
Personal Interests: Backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, SCUBA diving
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: Training at a Level I Trauma Center in the Southwest’s largest city offers an unparalleled diversity of patients and learning experience.

Joseph Melius, DO
Joseph Melius, DO

Undergraduate: University of Arizona – Tucson
Medical School: Rocky Vista University – Colorado
Career Interests: Rural General Surgery
Personal Interests: climbing mountains, lifting heavy weights, grilling delicious meats, fixing things that need fixing
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I am an adopted son of the Sonoran desert, I have close family ties to Alaska, and College of Medicine – Phoenix has an amazing blend of rural opportunities with all of the benefits of a big city hospital system.

Gregory Sprout, MD
Gregory Sprout, MD

Undergraduate: Indiana University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
Career Interests: Interventional Radiology
Personal Interests: Scuba diving, hiking/camping/exploring the Arizona outdoors
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I've loved living in Phoenix and my time here as a medical student allowed me to experience first-hand the great training opportunities as well as culture & camaraderie of the residency program.