Melissa Cortez

Russell Butterfield, MD, PhD received his PhD in mammalian genetics, and medical degree from the University of Illinois. He completed his residency training in pediatric neurology at the University of Utah in June 2009. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, after completing a fellowship in neuromuscular disorders sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Dr. Butterfield is board certified in Neurology with special qualification in child neurology. Dr. Butterfield’s clinical interests include all types of neurogenetic and neuromuscular...

Dr. Paul Meriac has a B.S. degree, Bachelors of Science in Business Marketing from East Carolina University, D.O. degree, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from VCOM-Carolinas, and completed residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He enjoys working on preventative health care with his patients, through a focus on both physical health and mental health. He has an interest in sports medicine, wilderness medicine, and select in-office procedures. He further works with patients through all chronic medical conditions, mental health concerns, sports physicals, and routine wellness physicals. Dr. Meriac understands that many patients are predisposed to developing medical conditions but also focuses on preventing disease and further disease progression through a proactive and collaborative approach with patients. Dr. Meriac works together with patients through shared decision making to help his patients make the most informed health decisions for their own unique situations. In his off-time Dr. Meriac enjoys cooking, woodworking, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking.

Lisa Pabst, MD, joined the University of Utah School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology. She completed her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston prior to completing a combined Pediatric Neurology residency followed by a Pediatric Stroke fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University. Dr. Pabst specializes in the care of children with stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders as well as neurocritical care. Her research efforts focus on effective implementation of...