Meet the Physicians

• At Achieve, we believe our investigative staff is imperative to the success of our clinical trials. Our Principal Investigators are among the most qualified and experienced in the industry. Achieve’s PIs are exceptionally knowledgeable, committe
• KHALEEL ASHRAF, MD
  Dr. Ashraf trained at Grant Medical College of Mumbai, India. He completed his medical residency at New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology from the University of Tennessee and a fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplant from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant.
• J. MARK BRIDGES, MD
  Dr. Bridges trained at the University of South Alabama. He completed his medical residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and clinics, and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology.
• DAVID DEATKINE, MD
  Dr. DeAtkine trained at UT Southwestern Medical School. He completed his medical residency at Duke University with a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
• KENNETH JAFFE, MD
  Dr. Jaffe trained at the University of Alabama. He completed a surgical residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He also holds an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Jaffe is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Internal Medicine.
• DAVID MCLAIN, MD
  Dr. McLain trained at Tulane University and completed his residency at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He completed a fellowship in Rheumatology at Washington University School of Medicine. He holds Board Certifications in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
• CHRISTOPHER RONEY, MD
  Dr. Roney trained at the University of Mississippi and completed his medical residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine.
• JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, MD
  Dr. Sosnowchik trained at Ohio State University. He completed his medical residency at Duke University Medical Center with a fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine.
• FARAH SULTAN,MD
  Dr. Sultan trained at Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. She obtained a graduate degree from University College, London, UK. Dr. Sultan completed a family practice residency at Baylor College of Medicine, San Jacino Methodist Hospital. She is Board Certified in Family Practice and certified by the UK Board in Internal Medicine.
• HAYES WILLIAMS, MD, PhD
  Dr. Williams trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport Louisiana and completed his surgical Internship at Baptist Hospital in Birmingham, Al. He has a Master of Science degree in Biology and a Doctorate of Philosophy. Dr. Williams has been in private practice for 31 years. He has been conducting research with Achieve Clinical Research in the capacity of Medical Director and Principal Investigator since 2001.
• ALLEN YEILDING, MD
  Dr. Yeilding trained at the University of Alabama. He completed his medical residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center with a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has extensive clinical research experience. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology.