Meet the Team

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UF Health Internal Medicine Faculty

Neeka N Akhavan

Neeka N Akhavan M.D.

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2015-2018
    Residency-Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2015
    Medical School
    Florida State University College of Medicine
Marika R Alois

Marika R Alois M.D.

Associate Professor
Education:
  • 2014
    Fellowship – Integrative Medicine
    Institute for Family Health
  • 2013
    Residency – Family Medicine
    Beth Israel Residency in Family Medicine
  • 2010
    Medical Degree
    Georgetown University School of Medicine
Paige C Barker

Paige C Barker M.D.

Associate Professor
Education:
  • 2016
    Fellowship – Hospice and Palliative Care
    New York University
  • 2015
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • 2012
    Medical Degree
    University of Florida
Samantha M Bryl

Samantha M Bryl DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner
Education:
  • 2020-2024
    Doctor of Nursing Practice
    University of Florida College of Nursing
  • 2017-2018
    Bachelor of Science, Nursing with High Honors, Cum Laude
    University of Florida College of Nursing
  • 2015-2016
    Bachelor of Science, Health Education
    University of Florida College of Nursing
Kailey M Catapano-Mamone

Kailey M Catapano-Mamone MD

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2023-2024
    PGY3 Chief Resident
    Florida Atlantic University
  • 2021-2024
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Florida Atlantic University
  • 2016-2021
    Doctor of Medicine
    St. George's University
  • 2012-2016
    Bachelor of Science- Integrative Animal Biology
    University of South Florida
Charlotte H Chaiklin

Charlotte H Chaiklin MD, FACP

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2019-2022
    Residency, Internal Medicine
    University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • 2015-2019
    Medical School
    Tulane University School of Medicine with the American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation
  • 2011-2015
    Bachelor's Degree, Spanish
    Emory University
Rachel  Cohen

Rachel Cohen MMSC, PA-C

Physician Assistant
Education:
  • 2015-2017
    Master Degree of Medical Science
    Yale University
  • 2011-2015
    Bachelor of Health Science
    University of Florida
Nisha P D'Souza

Nisha P D'Souza MD, MPH

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2019-2022
    Residency, Internal Medicine Primary Care
    George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • 2019
    MD, MPH Dual Degree
    Jefferson College of Population Health
  • 2017-2018
    Masters of Public Health
    Jefferson College of Population Health
  • 2014-2019
    MD
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
  • 2012-2014
    BS with Distinction
    The Pennsylvania State University
Eric A Dietrich

Eric A Dietrich Pharm.D., BCACP, CPC-A, CEMC, CPB

Clinical Associate Professor
Education:
  • 2018
    Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC)
    American Academy of Professional Coders
  • 2016
    Certified Profession Coder (CDC),
    American Academy of Professional Coders
  • 2011-2013
    Post-doctoral fellow, Family Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2011
    Pharm. D.
    University of Florida
Allison W Gallup

Allison W Gallup PA-C

Physician Assistant
Education:
  • 2019
    Master of Physician Assistant Studies
    University of Florida
  • 2016
    Bachelor of Science, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
    University of Florida
Dianne L Goede

Dianne L Goede M.D.

Associate Professor, Medical Director Of Internal Medicine Medical Plaza
Education:
  • 2015-2016
    Chief Residency
    University of Florida
  • 2012-2025
    Internal Medicine Residency
    University of Florida
  • 2008-2012
    MD
    University of South Florida
Lucy Guerra

Lucy Guerra MD, MPH, FACP

Professor
Education:
  • 2000
    Residency, Internal Medicine
    Cornell-Columbia Presbyterian & University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  • 1997
    Doctor of Medicine
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • 1992
    Master of Public Health in Public Health and Epidemiology
    Florida International University and University of Miami
  • 1991
    Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
    Amherst College
Melanie G Hagen

Melanie G Hagen M.D., F.A.C.P.

Professor, Assistant Dean, Pre-clinical Education
Education:
  • 1995
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • 1992
    Medical Degree
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Heather E Harrell

Heather E Harrell M.D., F.A.C.P.

Associate Dean, Medical Education And Professor
Education:
  • 1998
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • 1995
    M.D.
    University of Florida
Neal P Holland

Neal P Holland D.O.

Associate Professor
Education:
  • 2012
    Internship – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2011
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
    Midwestern University
  • 0000
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
Shirley J Kim

Shirley J Kim M.D.

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2023
    Residency
    Northeast Ohio Medical University, Summa Health System
  • 2020
    Medical Degree
    Northeast Ohio Medical University
Joseph Ladapo

Joseph Ladapo MD, PhD

Professor
Education:
  • 2008
    Ph.D.
    HARVARD UNIVERSITY
  • 2008
    M.D.
    HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
  • 2000
    B.A.
    WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
Romeena Lee

Romeena Lee

Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2024-2025
    Obesity Medicine Fellowship, Department of Endocrinology
    University of Florida
  • 2014-2018
    Doctor in Osteopathic Medicine
    Nova Southeastern University
  • 2012-2014
    Masters in Public Health
    University of Massachusetts
  • 2003-2007
    Undergraduate
    Boston University
Tracy E Leonard

Tracy E Leonard R.Ph., BCPP, BCACP, CDCES, CPh

Instructional Assistant Professor
Jessica J Limbaugh

Jessica J Limbaugh FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner
Education:
  • 2020-2022
    Master of Science, Nursing
    Chamberlain University
  • 2017
    Bachelor of Science, Nursing
    University of West Florida
  • 2013-2014
    Associate of Science, Nursing
    Rasmussen College
Margaret C Lo

Margaret C Lo M.D., F.A.C.P.

Professor, Asst Dean of Medical Education Research, Scholarship & Faculty Development; Internal Medicine Residency Associate Program Director
Education:
  • 2005
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2005
    Medical Degree
    SUNY University
  • 1995
    Bachelor's Degree
    Cornell University
Nundia Louis

Nundia Louis MD

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2020-2023
    Internal Medicine Residency
    University of Central Florida
  • 2012-2018
    Medical school
    Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Michael V Mamone

Michael V Mamone MD

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2023-2024
    Chief Resident
    Florida Atlantic University
  • 2022-2023
    PGY3 Chief Resident
    Florida Atlantic University
  • 2020-2023
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Florida Atlantic University
  • 2016-2020
    Medical School. Magna Cum Laude
    St. Georges University
  • 2012-2016
    BS – Cellular and Molecular Biology. Cum Laude
    University of South Florida
Senthil R Meenrajan

Senthil R Meenrajan M.D., M.B.A.

Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Education:
  • 2005
    Fellowship – Geriatrics
    Oregon Health and Science University
  • 2004
    Master of Business Administration – Health Care Administration
    Canyon College – Idaho
  • 2001-2004
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Robert Packer Hospital – PA
  • 1997
    Medical School
    Madras Medical College – India
Ying L Nagoshi

Ying L Nagoshi M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Education:
  • 1999
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Iowa
  • 1997
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Iowa Methodist Hospital
  • 1987
    Medical Degree
    Shanghai Medical University
Ryan W Nall

Ryan W Nall M.D.

Associate Professor
Education:
  • 2013
    Chief Resident
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • 2012
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • 2010
    Internship – Internal Medicine
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • 2009
    Medical Degree
    University of Florida
  • 2004
    Bachelor's Degree
    University of Florida
Jessica Portillo Romero

Jessica Portillo Romero M.D.

Associate Professor
Education:
  • 2012
    Residency – Family Medicine
    Southern Illinois University
  • 2003
    Medical Degree
    Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Michael D Robinson

Michael D Robinson M.D.

Assistant Professor, Medical Director Internal Medicine at Springhill
Education:
  • 2015-2018
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
Eric Rosenberg

Eric Rosenberg MD, MSPH, FACP

Professor
Education:
  • 2001-2003
    Fellowship, General Internal Medicine Faculty Development
    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • 1999-2000
    Chief Resident – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida, Shands Hospital
  • 1996-1999
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 1996
    M.D.
    University of South Florida
  • 1992
    M.S.P.H. (Master of Science in Public Health)
    University of South Florida
  • 1987
    BA
    University of Virginia
Maryam Sattari

Maryam Sattari M.D., M.S.

Professor
Education:
  • 2002
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Emory University
  • 2000
    Internship – Internal Medicine
    Emory University
  • 1999
    Medical Degree
    Emory University
Amy J Sheer

Amy J Sheer M.D., M.P.H.

Associate Professor
Education:
  • 2021
    Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
    ABOM
  • 2015-2018
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2011-2015
    Medical School
    University of Florida
  • 2010-2011
    Master of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
James M Smith

James M Smith M.D.

Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Program Director, Medical Director UF Health Internal Medicine At Kanapaha
Education:
  • 1998
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 1995
    Medical Degree
    University of Florida
Mircea Sorin

Mircea Sorin M.D.

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2001
    Fellowship – Geriatric Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2000
    Fellowship – Infectious Disease
    The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
  • 1998
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
  • 1990
    Medical Degree
    Institutul de Med. SI Farmacie
Anthony D Sorrentino

Anthony D Sorrentino

Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 2024
    Master of Management in Clinical Informatics
    Duke University
  • 2023-2025
    Fellowship, Clinical Informatics
    Duke University
  • 2020-2023
    Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine
    McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University
  • 2020
    MD
    University of Florida
  • 2016
    Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Cum Laude
    University of Florida
Carolyn F Stalvey

Carolyn F Stalvey M.D.

Professor
Education:
  • 2002
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2000
    Internship – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 1999
    Medical Degree
    University of Florida
  • 1995
    Bachelor's Degree in Biology
    Florida State University
James Taylor

James Taylor Pharm.D., CDE, BCACP

Professor
Education:
  • 2015
    Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
    Board of Pharmacy Specialties
  • 1996
    Pharm.D.
    Ohio Northern University
Lori P Voss

Lori P Voss MPH, PA-C

Physician Assistant
Education:
  • 1998-2000
    Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Concurrent Degree
    Nova Southeastern University
Ashleigh Wright

Ashleigh Wright M.D., F.A.C.P.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of the Anaclerio Learning and Assessment Center
Education:
  • 2010
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2007
    Medical Degree
    University of Florida
  • 2003
    Bachelors of Science in Chemistry
    University of Florida

UF Health Internal Medicine Emeritus Faculty

Rebecca J Beyth

Rebecca J Beyth M.D., M.Sc

Professor Emeritus
Education:
  • 1999
    MSc, Clinical Research Design and Analysis
    The University of Michigan, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health
  • 1994
    Fellowship – Geriatrics
    Hospitals of Cleveland
  • 1992
    Fellowship – Internal Medicine
    Hospitals of Cleveland
  • 1990
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    Michigan State University
  • 1987
    Medical Degree
    Jefferson Medical College
George J Caranasos

George J Caranasos M.D., F.A.C.P.

Professor Emeritus
Richard A Davidson

Richard A Davidson M.D., M.P.H., F

Professor Emeritus