Hello! I was born in Dallas, TX, but moved to Fort Lauderdale in high school and haven’t wanted to leave Florida since! I attended the University of Florida for undergrad (GO GATORS) and Nova Southeastern University for medical school. I fell in love with the Tampa/St. Pete area and with the USF community, and I am so excited to be joining this awesome group of people. I moved to Tampa with my husband and our small rescue dog, Callie, and we can’t wait to explore the dog beach and all the other dog-friendly activities the city has to offer.

I was born in Puerto Rico and lived there during most of my childhood until the age of 15, when I moved to South Florida. I graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences (Go Panthers!). I graduated medical school from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. During my time there, I had the opportunity to truly experience rural medicine and serve communities with unique needs. After completing my Sub-I at Tampa General Hospital and meeting the residents and faculty, I knew I was in the right place. I remained impressed by the camaraderie seen between the residents and the emphasis placed on resident wellness. I loved Tampa so much, my husband and I bought a house in Tampa and could not be happier to call Tampa Bay our new home. Outside of medicine, I enjoy eating Latin pastries, sipping cortaditos, hosting game nights, going to the beach (anything outdoors really), and re-watching New Girl/ Schitt’s Creek episodes. I can’t wait to start this new journey and be officially part of the USF Peds Family!

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan and took a short detour to Northwest Ohio to attend Bowling Green State University (Go Falcons!) where I studied biology and played collegiate soccer. From there, I attended Michigan State University COM in Detroit. After 26 years in the Midwest and countless April snowstorms, I decided that I was going to follow the warmth (and most of my family) to sunny Florida. I was lucky enough to interview at USF and quickly realized it was the perfect fit for me! Currently, I am interested in pursuing a fellowship in GI or Allergy/Immunology, but I am excited to explore all of pediatrics before I make a final decision. In my free time, I enjoy running, cycling, rock climbing, trying out new coffee shops, thrifting for clothes, and eating ice cream. My boyfriend and I bought a house in St. Pete, and I am so excited to attempt to plant a fruit and veggie garden, check out the food scene in St. Pete, make new friends, soak in the sun at the beach, and see my family in Florida more often!  

I was born in Egypt and immigrated to Canada when I was 6 months old. I have lived in Michigan, Florida, and California where my hometown now is. I went to UCLA and afterwards moved to Miami for medical school at the University of Miami. I aspired to become a General Pediatrician, with a passion for Advocacy and Policy to implement much needed change for our younger population. I enjoy traveling, going to the beach, trying new restaurants, and playing board games. I am also a huge Anime, Marvel, and Disney fan.

Hi! I am new to the Tampa area and looking forward to serving the children of Tampa Bay. I am originally from southern France and moved to the states as a toddler, growing up in Lafayette, LA. I learned both French and English as a child, a testament to children's amazing intelligence! I grew up enjoying sports, especially soccer. Sports are a great way to stay healthy and learn to socialize, an activity I will promote to kids who are capable. Prior to medical school, I worked in a lab at St. Jude Children's Hospital, where I was introduced to the wonderful world of Pediatrics and grew my interest in Infectious Diseases. I went to medical school at UTHSC in Memphis, TN. I look forward to applying the skills I learned in medical school and beyond to care for the children of the Tampa area!

I am from Davis, California and pursued my undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After working for two years I completed medical school at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.  In my free time, you can find me outdoors, whether it's camping, climbing or playing beach volleyball.

I was born in Hartford, CT, but moved to Orlando when I was 5 years old. Orlando was my home until I went off to undergraduate at the University of Miami (Go ‘Canes!), where I majored in Biochemistry and History. After finishing undergrad, I started Medical School at Florida Atlantic University during the height of the pandemic. Currently, I am interested in Sports Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine. In my free time I enjoy watching sports, live music, and reading new books.

I was born and raised in Tampa. I went to college at the University of Florida and then came back to Tampa for medical school and to be closer to my family. In my free time, I love to read– all genres of books but particularly mysteries, romances, and thrillers. I also love being creative through painting, journaling, and other crafts. I am interested in general pediatrics and would also love to be able to incorporate global health in my future career. 

I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I attended the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma for undergrad and did my medical education at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. I intend to specialize in general pediatrics post-residency, but I eagerly anticipate exploring and gaining insights from various pediatric specialties during residency. Outside of medicine, I am a huge nerd! I love things like Star Wars, video games, anime, and hanging out with my two cats, Patrick and Luigi.

I am from Duluth, Georgia and attended college at the University of Georgia. I stayed in Georgia for medical School at Medical College of Georgia.  I love creative hobbies and some of my favorites are photography and making handmade jewelry! On interview day, I felt so much genuine warmth I could sense there is a sincere culture of uplifting and encouraging one another from mentors and colleagues. Both the resounding support and opportunities at USF are a place where I can thrive!

I was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area I attended USF for undergrad and I worked at the Tampa General Hospital NICU as a patient care technician before starting medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine.  My professional interests are Neonatology and Pediatric Critical Care. In addition to investing time learning more about pediatrics and caring for patients, I enjoy time with family and friends, being involved in my church, reading, fishing, cooking, baking, and serving my community.

I was born in Lima, Peru, and moved to Tampa when I was 2 years old. I earned my bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) and attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale for medical school. My professional interests are widespread including general pediatrics, neonatology, global health, advocacy, and medical education. My hobbies include walking along the Riverwalk, reading fiction books, and going to concerts!

Hi everyone! I am from Isabela, Puerto Rico. I went to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez for undergrad, and then ended at Caguas, Puerto Rico for medical school. My professional interests are between following General Pediatrics or continuing a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Outside of medicine, I really enjoy the beach, trying new restaurants and of course, finding new coffee spots anywhere I am.

I was born in St. Joesph, Missouri and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and attended medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, WA. After completing my sub-I at TGH as a fourth year medical student, I knew I had found the right program for me. I instantly felt at home and was drawn toward the welcoming and friendly nature of USF residents, faculty and staff. I am currently interested in general outpatient pediatrics but am eager to explore different subspecialties throughout residency. I enjoy spending time near the water, playing board games with friends, eating different Asian noodle dishes, re-watching episodes of Parenthood, and playing with my dogs. I feel incredibly lucky to be joining the USF Pediatrics family and to call Tampa home for the next few years! 

I am a married father of 4 daughters who has a strong interest in helping families and children improve their health in ways that also strengthen their relationships. I grew up in Orlando, FL, but spent time in the Air Force taking me to the west coast where I attended PNWU in Yakima, WA. What drew me to USF Health was the camaraderie I felt between staff and residents. I felt like this was a program that values people and patients first. My family and I enjoy the Florida sunshine, trips to the beach, and hanging out with other families for board games and BBQ's.