Irina was born in Ukraine, but grew up in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. She went to The College of New Jersey for undergrad and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University for medical school. To spend more time in the warm sunshine, she completed her residency at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, FL. She stayed on to work as a Neonatal Hospitalist there. Outside of work, besides visiting the theme parks, she enjoys spending time by the water with her husband, family, friends, and two dogs, Max and Marley. She can’t wait to explore Tampa and continue to grow into a neonatologist!

I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before obtaining my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Central Florida. My interest in newborn medicine began while I attended medical school at the University of Virginia, which grew into a passion for neonatology while I completed my pediatric residency at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. I am grateful to now be pursuing my Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship here at USF in the beautiful city of Tampa, Florida! Throughout my medical training, I have developed a strong interest in patient and family communication and hope to continue this work during fellowship in order to better serve our NICU families.  Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring thrift shops, and crocheting. 

I was born and raised in Egypt, where I completed medical school and began pediatric residency. My medical journey later took me to Dubai and then to the United States, where I completed my pediatric residency in Brooklyn, New York. I am excited to settle in Tampa for the warm weather and nearby water, and I look forward to continuing my career in neonatology. Outside of the hospital, I enjoys spending time with my husband and two boys, jogging, and cooking. My research interests include bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and improving its management. I am eager to grow within USF and build a long-term future in neonatology in the Tampa area.