Dr. Vaidehi Ambai completed her undergraduate studies in Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Georgia for medical school and completed her residency at Wellstar Kennestone Family Medicine Program in Marietta, GA. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, exploring the food scene in Atlanta, hiking along the Chattahoochee River, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Josh Hornsby grew up in Smyrna, Georgia before receiving a degree in religious studies from Shortner College. After spending almost two years living in Kenya, Josh decided to pursue a profession in medicine. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Josh completed residency training in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Chattanooga. Josh is married and has three daughters. He enjoys climbing, mountain biking, and camping with his family.
Dr. Michael Krouse
Michael Krouse was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended Jesuit High School. He departed for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a bachelor of science in biology and philosophy. After three years serving as a lab manager in its department of neurology while researching the development of the limbic system in mouse models of autism, he matriculated into Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. There he was a member of the International, Inner City, Rural Preceptorship and served as an officer on its Curriculum Council as VCU developed its C3 Curriculum. Michael attended The Ohio State University where he completed his residency in internal medicine. He is excited to join Emory's Division of Palliative Medicine to further hone his communication skills and develop a working knowledge of symptom management. While the days of completing ultramarathons are most likely over, he'll be running the Richmond Half Marathon with his medical school classmates this fall. On the weekends, you'll find him camping, hiking, and swimming in Georgia's state parks.
Dr. Emily Pinto Taylor
Dr. Emily Pinto Taylor grew up in Erie, PA. She lived in Atlanta, Chicago, and New Haven, CT on her journey through college, medical school, and most recently, a combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency at Yale. Her residency was followed by a year as a chief resident in primary care internal medicine, and a return to Emory for fellowships in geriatrics and palliative care. Dr. Pinto Taylor is passionate about caring for Limited English Proficiency patients, medical education, health equity, transitions of care for adolescents/young adults, and most of all, listening to patients' stories. In her spare time, she loves teaching her preschoolers to find all the hidden toys in the I Spy book, supporting her husband's charter school, reading murder mysteries, running, and cooking.
Dr. Lauren Sigler
Dr. Lauren Sigler is a Pennsylvania native and moved around her home state before migrating south. She majored in biology at Bucknell University then attended Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University to obtain her medical degree. Lauren completed her internal medicine residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and is excited to be joining the Emory Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship team. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, watching Pittsburgh sports, and exploring Atlanta’s food scene.
Dr. Anita Sundaramoorthy
Internal Medicine residency at Emory (2016-2020), VA Quality Scholars Fellowship (2020-2021)
