Meet the Team

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
Sierra H Almengual

Sierra H Almengual PA-C

Physician Asst-NE FR
Education:
  • 2017
    Master of Physician Assistant Studies
    University of Florida
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
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

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
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, Director Phase One, College Of Medicine
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
L. Chad Hood

L. Chad Hood MD, FACP

Program Director And Clinical Assistant Professor
Education:
  • 1997-2000
    Residency, Internal Medicine
    University of South Florida
  • 1997
    Medical Degree
    University of Florida
  • 1992
    Bachelor of Arts in English
    Duke University
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
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, Associate Residency 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

Fellow
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.

Associate Professor
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
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
Jessica Portillo Romero

Jessica Portillo Romero M.D.

Assistant 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
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
Education:
  • 2010
    Residency – Internal Medicine
    University of Florida
  • 2007
    Medical Degree
    University of Florida
  • 2003
    Bachelors of Science in Chemistry
    University of Florida