Neurology Program Staff
Let's meet the staff!
Program Director
David Teeple, MD
Dr. Teeple earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Arizona. He completed a residency in neurology at the Barrow Neurological Institute where he served as chief resident. Upon completion of his residency, he completed a fellowship in Epilepsy at the Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Teeple is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both neurology and neurophysiology. He has been with the Center for Neurosciences since 2008. He currently works as a full time Neuro-Hospitalist at Tucson Medical Center.
In his time in Tucson, Dr. Teeple has served as Division Head of Neurology at TMC from 2009-2023, he has been the proud director of the Stroke Program at TMC since 2009 helping develop TMC into an award-winning Comprehensive Stroke Center. He has previously served as President of the American Heart and Stroke Association Southern Arizona Division. He is also an Associate Professor in Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Teeple has also been the program director for the THMEP Transitional Residency Program at TMC since 2013, and is now excited to take on Neurology this year are program director!
In his spare time, Dr. Teeple enjoys CrossFit, hanging out with his Dachshund Kevin, enjoying the beautiful southwest weather, and traveling with his family.
Program Coordinator
Mikayla Janes, MHA
Mikayla Janes serves as the Neurology Program Coordinator at THMEP, a role she began in 2023. This marks her first experience coordinating a residency program, following her previous work supporting medical students and hospital observers. Mikayla brings a strong foundation in healthcare administration, having studied the field at Grand Canyon University.
Outside of her professional life, Mikayla enjoys immersing herself in fantasy novels, experimenting with new baking recipes, and exploring nature trails with her husband and their two Yorkies. Her ideal day includes relaxing in a cozy coffee shop with a good book, indulging in a bit of retail therapy, and ending the day with her beloved pups.
