First-Year Fellows
Brooke Heffernan, MD (she/her/hers) | 2022-2024
Medical School: University of Kansas Medical School
Residency: University of Colorado Medical Center
Dr. Heffernan grew up in Kansas City and received her bachelor’s degree in Biology at Bethel College in central Kansas. There she met her husband, BJ when they were both on the soccer teams. She went to medical school at the University of Kansas and completed her residency training at the University of Colorado, serving as chief resident in her fourth year. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, trying new restaurants, and hiking with her chocolate lab, Olive.
Matthew Woodward, MD (he/him/his) | 2020-2022
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Woodward was raised in Pennsylvania, attending Penn State for college and then Drexel for medical school. He then did his neurology residency in Baltimore. He now finds his way to Colorado to continue his neurology training with a fellowship in movement disorders. In his free time, Dr. Woodward likes to do pub trivia, rock climb, box, and try new restaurants.
Second-Year Fellows
Heather Heiser, MD (she/her/hers) | 2021-2023
Medical School: Michigan State University
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Dr. Heiser grew up in both California and Michigan and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Michigan. She went to medical school at Michigan University at the Grand Rapids campus. She completed her Neurology residency at Rush University in Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys board games, hiking, and traveling the country in an attempt to visit all US National Parks.
Antonia Pusso, MD (she/her/hers) | 2021-2023
Medical School: University of Virginia
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dr. Pusso was born and raised in Spotsylvania, VA. She obtained her medical degree in Charlottesville, VA and completed her residency training in Boston, serving as chief resident in her final year. In her free time, she enjoys biking, hiking, cross-stitching, and listening to podcasts.