Steven Hsiang-Yu Ma, MD

Julie McElrath Maldonado, PhD, has been a staff psychologist with the Division of Pediatric Psychology of Prisma Health Children’s Hospital since 2015. Dr. Maldonado received her Bachelor’s Degree from Furman University and her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship with the Division of Pediatric Psychology at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Her training included extensive diagnostic assessment and caregiver support and enrichment. Her research interests have included caregiver stress and developmental disability, educator needs for supporting students with chronic health care conditions, pre-driving skills in young people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and social functioning in young adults diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. During her time at Furman, Dr. Maldonado developed a passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Clinical experience during her course of graduate-level study included assessment and advocacy with youth with developmental disabilities and chronic health conditions; cognitive, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational assessment with pediatrics patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, and sickle cell disease; and cognitive-behavioral therapy with adults. During her internship, she was a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) long-term trainee and assisted in developing an enrichment program for caregivers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Current clinical activities include conducting autism spectrum disorder, developmental, and learning assessments with children. In her spare time, Dr. Maldonado enjoys exercising and running with friends, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Kelly received his medical doctorate from the University of Cape Town in South Africa and did an internship in Cape Town for a year. He then completed his residency-equivalent training in London for two years before coming to the United States. Dr. Kelly completed his pediatric residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL and completed fellowships at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Kelly enjoys his work with young children who have developmental challenges. He learns from his patients and families daily as he supports their care journey. Dr. Kelly has been instrumental in starting a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program at Prisma Health for physicians interested in this sub-specialty. He is married with three adult children and enjoys his time outside of work gardening, traveling and exploring new places.

Dr. Siffri specializes in sports medicine and knee reconstruction. After attending the Medical University of South Carolina, he completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center and then undertook a fellowship at Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. During his training, he assisted with orthopaedic care for the Carolina Panthers, New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets. A Furman University alumnus, Dr. Siffri was a member of the 1988 NCAA National Championship football team.