Senior Fellows
Bruno Aurnhammer, DO
Psychiatry Residency: University of Florida , Gainesville, Florida
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
Undergraduate: LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia
Dr. Aurnhammer is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow with a strong foundation in both clinical care and academic inquiry. A former collegiate athlete, Dr. Aurnhammer developed early on the values of resilience, discipline, and teamwork—qualities that continue to shape his approach to psychiatric training and patient care. His athletic background also fostered a deep appreciation for mental wellness, motivation, and performance under pressure, all of which inform their commitment to supporting young people facing emotional and developmental challenges.
Dr. Aurnhammer has a special interest in the genetics of autism spectrum disorder and is particularly focused on how both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions can be tailored to meet the complex needs of neurodivergent youth. Their work is driven by a desire to bridge scientific discovery with compassionate, individualized treatment, aiming to optimize outcomes through a holistic and evidence-based approach.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Aurnhammer enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures, staying active through athletics, and spending meaningful time with family. These personal interests help maintain balance and bring a grounded perspective to his work with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Sreedevi Damodar, MD
Psychiatry Residency: UCF/HCA North Florida GME Consortium, Gainesville, Florida
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Undergraduate: Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
Dr. Damodar entered psychiatry residency with the goal of pursuing a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship. Her passion for working with children began in adolescence due to her own family’s experience with neurodivergence. Since then, she has remained committed to helping children overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
Through medical school and residency, she developed a strong interest in how early childhood trauma, developmental delays, and environmental stressors shape long-term functioning. She believes every child deserves love, support, and the opportunity to thrive, regardless of circumstance. Clinically, she is drawn to the nuance of pediatric psychiatry, where building trust and understanding family dynamics are key to effective care.
In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, and catching up on her favorite shows.
Joseph Dedvukaj, MD
Psychiatry Residency: Michigan State University, Department of Psychiatry, East Landsing, Michigan
Transitional Year: ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, Monroe, Michigan
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine – Detroit, Michigan
Undergraduate: Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Dr. Joseph Dedvukaj was born and raised in Macomb, Michigan, where his early interest in human experience was shaped by his early life in a bilingual household within a large Albanian ethnic enclave in Southeast Michigan.
He completed both his undergraduate and medical education at Wayne State University in the heart of Detroit, during a period of significant urban revitalization. As an undergraduate, he majored in psychology with a minor in biological sciences and conducted research in the Department of Psychology, exploring the relationship between decision-making, social exclusion, aggression, and borderline personality traits. During medical school, after an initial pursuit of another specialty, a pivotal personal experience led Dr. Dedvukaj to psychiatry, where he found a meaningful avenue to integrate his interest in the human experience into clinical care.
Dr. Dedvukaj completed a Transitional Year in Monroe, Michigan, before entering his psychiatry residency at Michigan State University in East Lansing. There, he cultivated particular interests in psychotherapy, developmental psychopathology, interpersonal neurobiology, family systems, and the complex role of culture in mental health. He is now pursuing fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Florida to deepen these interests and advance his ability to support healthy development in children and families with compassion and clinical excellence.
Aleksandar Obradovic, MD, PhD
Psychiatry Residency: Faxton St. Luke’s and Wynn Hospital in Utica
Medical School: University of Belgrade, Serbia, where he first developed his interest in neuroscience and psychiatry.
PhD Training: Dr. Obradovic received his PhD in Neuropharmacology at the University of Belgrade in collaboration with the University of Virginia. His dissertation focused on peripheral T-type calcium channels and GABAA receptors as therapeutic targets in neuropathic pain. He continued his research training as a postdoctoral fellow at University of Virginia, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and University of California San Francisco with work spanning genetics, neurobiology, and translational psychiatry.
Dr. Obradovic’s clinical work centers on caring for youth with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorder, with a special interest in the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric illness and in integrating psychotherapy with biologically informed treatment. His research focuses on advancing precision psychiatry using genetics, digital health, and behavioral biomarkers. He is particularly interested in how biometric monitoring, genetic profiling, and digital adherence tools can improve diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment, and support medication compliance within telehealth frameworks. His long-term goal is to develop AI-assisted platforms that make psychiatric care more objective, individualized, and accessible.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Obradovic is passionate about medical health entrepreneurship and public advocacy. He also enjoys hiking, biking, and long walks.
Junior Fellows
Laura Brittenham, DO
Psychiatry Residency: University of Florida
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Florida State University
Dr. Brittenham completed Psychiatry Residency training at the University of Florida after earning her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to medical school, she attended Florida State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences.
Throughout her medical education and residency training, Dr. Brittenham has maintained a strong interest in caring for children and adolescents. This commitment, combined with her enthusiasm for psychiatry and mental health, led her to pursue advanced training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through a fast-track fellowship pathway. As a bilingual physician fluent in both English and Spanish, she values the opportunity to connect with patients and families from diverse backgrounds and believes that communicating in a patient’s preferred language helps foster trust, understanding, and stronger therapeutic relationships.
As a fellow, she is committed to continued professional growth and lifelong learning in order to provide the highest quality care to children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Brittenham looks forward to serving the community through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care while continuing to develop expertise in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and pets. Additional interests include traveling, exploring new places, and learning new hobbies.
Eric Lian, MD
Psychiatry Residency: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate: Augusta University
Dr. Lian was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He completed his undergraduate studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Augusta University and transitioned into the Medical College of Georgia through their BS-MD Program. During his time at MCG, Dr. Lian refined his foundational knowledge base through years of learning and practice. He pursued a psychiatry residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he studied psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and supportive therapy and integrated it into his practice. There, he refined the compassion, care, and understanding that is the core of his treatment modality. He is now pursuing a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship through the University of Florida to further specialize in his field and to develop the skills to treat the most vulnerable people in our community.
He is committed to life-long learning throughout his career to best serve his patients and hopes to make a positive impact in the community.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys pickleball, ultimate frisbee, cooking, baking, board games, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.
Lake Lindo, MD
Psychiatry Residency: University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, Gainesville, Florida
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida
Undergraduate: University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Dr. Lindo completed his bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Central Florida and remained at the university for his medical studies. Dr. Lindo then continued his training at the University of Florida for general psychiatry residency where his experiences working with children, adolescents, and their families were especially rewarding and ultimately inspired him to pursue fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Lindo’s key clinical interests include the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions. He has also conducted clinical research exploring the relationship between ADHD and substance use disorders.
Beyond psychiatry, he has a longstanding interest in the arts and enjoys exploring how creativity and artistic expression can be integrated into medical education, patient care, and wellness.
Daniel McNeil, MD
Psychiatry Residency: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia
Undergraduate: The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
Dr. McNeil has clinical and research interests in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, emotion regulation, and emotion socialization. He enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults with OCD, ADHD, and behavioral challenges, and he has additional interests in psychotherapy, lifestyle medicine, early intervention, autism, and the care of LGBTQIA+ and transitional-age youth.
Building on his background in developmental psychology, Dr. McNeil’s research interests center on understanding the etiology of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan through developmental, neurobiological, and psychosocial perspectives. His recent work has explored hoarding disorder and eating disorders, with a particular interest in identifying shared features and transdiagnostic mechanisms across psychiatric conditions. He is actively involved in clinical and translational research and has presented this work at national and international conferences.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys pickleball, volunteering, cooking, and theme parks.