Lucy Guerra

Lucy Guerra, MD, MPH, FACP

Professor

Department: Department of Internal Medicine
Business Phone: (352) 265-0651
Business Email: lucyguerra@ufl.edu

About Lucy Guerra

Hello, I am Dr. Lucy Guerra. I earned my Doctor of Medicine from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Before that, I earned a Master of Public Health in Public Health and Epidemiology from a joint Florida International University and University of Miami program and a Bachelor of Arts in premedical sciences and American Studies from Amherst College. My Internal Medicine Internship and Residency was completed at Cornell-Columbia Presbyterian and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

During my tenure as a faculty member at the University of South Florida, I assumed various leadership roles while maintaining my fervor for medical education, patient care and clinical research. My research spanned diverse areas, including vaccinations, trauma, Long Covid and health disparities. I served as the Division Director for General Internal Medicine, Medical Director for the Tampa General Hospital Specialty Clinic and Medical Director of Gulfcoast Jewish Family Community Refugee Services.

Of Cuban heritage, I am bilingual in English and Spanish. Outside of my professional pursuits, I find joy in spending time with my family and volunteering at my local Catholic parish. My three children are a source of immense pride for me. In terms of patient care, I have a particular interest in hypertension, diabetes, women’s health topics and chronic illnesses. Inspired by the dedication of my father and uncle, both physicians who served underserved communities, I strive to provide compassionate care to my patients, ensuring they receive the level of attention and empathy I would want for my own family members.

Accomplishments

Top Doc Award
2022 · Tampa Magazine
USF Status of Latinos Award
2022 · USF Office of Multicultural Affairs
Best Doctor Award Finalist
2018 · Tampa Bay Times
Quality Improvement Award
2018 · American College of Physicians
Outstanding Clinic Outpatient Teaching Award
2017 · USF Department of Internal Medicine
Excellence in Patient Centered Community Service
2016 · USF Department of Internal Medicine
I Raise the Rates Award
2016 · American College of Physicians
National Philanthropy Day Award
2016 · USF Bridge Clinic, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Spirit of Interprofessionalism Award
2016 · USF Morsani College of Medicine, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Dedication and Mentorship Award
2015 · USF Bridge Clinic
Award for Excellence in Clinical Care for Patients on Medicaid
2012 · Molina Healthcare Heroes
Induction
2012 · Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Roy A. Behnke Award for Outstanding Teaching
2012 · USF Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa Bay Hero Award Finalist for Humanism in Medicine
2012 · Tampa Bay Times
Volunteerism and Community Service Award
2012 · American College of Physicians

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • General Internal Medicine
Areas of Interest
  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • High blood cholesterol levels
  • High blood pressure – adults
  • Preventive health care
  • Women’s health

Grants

May 2022 ACTIVE
Comparative Effectiveness of Mobile Health Smoking Cessation Approaches among Underserved Patients in Primary Care
Role: Project Manager
Funding: PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RES INST

Education

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

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 265-0651
Emails:
Business:
lucyguerra@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Street:
PO Box 103204
Division of General Internal Medicine
GAINESVILLE FL 32611