Talal Alkayali, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Jordan Univ. of Science and Technology

Professional Interests/Goals:
Gastroenterology and Inpatient Medicine

Florida State University / Sarasota Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Resident 2020-2021

Personal Interests:
Soccer, friends and food

Bahaa Amer, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Saba Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Hematology/Oncology, Endocrinology and Primary Care

Matched at Baylor College of Medicine Hematology - Oncology Fellowship

Personal Interests:
Music and sports

Caitlin Bass, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Saba Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Ethics, Palliative Care and Hospice Care

Matched at Florida State University / Sarasota Memorial Hospital Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship

Personal Interests:
Cooking and yoga

Derek Calkins, D.O.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Hospitalist Medicine, Pulmonology/ Critical Care, Hematology

Personal Interests:
Music and basketball

Ijeoma Eccles-James, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: American Univ. of Caribbean 

Professional Interests/Goals:
Primary Care, Infectious Disease
Hospitalist Medicine

Personal Interests:
Travel and plant-based living

Alena Gerasimova, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: St. George's Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Pulmonary/ Critical Care
Diabetic Management

Personal Interests:
Scuba diving, figure skating, ice carving

Christopher Jenkins, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Ross Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Infectious Disease Inpatient Medicine

Matched at Oschner Clinic Foundation Cardiology Fellowship Program

Personal Interests:
Tae Kwon Do and cardiology

Mallory Kimsey, D.O.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Nova Southeastern Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Primary Care, Women's Health, Wellness

Personal Interests:
My dog Rubella and food

Marilyn Mosquera, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: St. George's Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Rheumatology, Primary Care

Matched at University of Central Florida Rheumatology Fellowship Program

Personal Interests:
Zumba and food

Belissa Ramos Chaves, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

Professional Interests/Goals:
Teaching, Critical Care Medicine,
Inpatient Medicine

Matched at University of Louisville School of Medicine Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Program

Personal Interests:
Travel, art and sports

Juan Ricardo, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra

Professional Interests/Goals:
Inpatient Medicine, Gastroenterology,
Hepatology

Matched at Florida State University / Sarasota Memorial Hospital Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship

Personal Interests:
Soccer and exploring new places

Ahmed Salem, M.D.
PGY-3 Resident

Medical School: Suez Canal University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Gastroenterology, Advanced Endoscopic Procedures, Clinical Outcomes Research

Matched at University of Tennessee Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Personal Interests:
Sports and cooking

Qassem Abdelal, M.D.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Ross Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Nephrology, Research

Personal Interests:
Travel and basketball

Stephen Bell, M.D.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Amer. Univ. of  the Caribbean

Professional Interests/Goals:
Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Global Health

Personal Interests:
Scuba diving and fishing

Victoria Campdesuner, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease

Personal Interests:
Reading, painting and cooking

Jorge Conte, M.D.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Universidad Latina de Panama

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Patient Reported Outcomes

Personal Interests:
Cycling and hiking

Kevin Dawkins, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Michigan State Univ. College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Pulmonology/Critical Care Medicine, Teaching in Medicine

Personal Interests:
Movies and my dog

Justin George, M.D.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: FSU College of Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Critical Care, Transplant Medicine, Hematology/Oncology

Personal Interests:
Basketball and photography

Jessica Kassover, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Primary Care, Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine

Personal Interests:
Kayaking and gardening

Christian Lorenzo, M.D.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Universidad Central del Este

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiovascular Medicine, Primary Care, Medical Education

Personal Interests:
Music and cooking

Kayla Marini, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Gastrointestinal Disorders

Personal Interests:
Running and exercise

Sean Pacholec, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Gastroenterology, Functional Medicine, Ulcerative Colitis

Personal Interests:
Fishing and volleyball

Niraj Patel, M.D.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Xavier Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Academic Hospitalist / Primary Care

Personal Interests:
Tennis and scuba diving

Yorlenis Rodriguez, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Nova Southeastern Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Critical Care Medicine, Women's Health

Personal Interests:
Art, cooking and dance

Dona Rose, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Nova Southeastern Univ.

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology

Personal Interests:
Travel, family time, painting, traditional Indian dance and soccer

Cristina Acosta-Diaz, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

Professional Interests/Goals:
Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Inpatient Medicine

Personal Interests:
Travel, boating, music and sports

Julaine Braham, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: American University of Antigua

Professional Interests/Goals:
Endocrinology, Sports Medicine

Personal Interests:
Weight lifting, beach and food

Ranese Jeffery, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Ross University

Professional Interests/Goals:
Pulmonology, Critical Care, Geriatrics, Hospitalist Medicine, Primary Care

Personal Interests:
Cooking, traveling, crafting, volunteering and spending time with loved ones

Zachary Kirkland, D.O.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Teaching, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine

Personal Interests:
BBQ, hiking, kayaking, running and reading

Natalia Lattanzio, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: St. George University

Professional Interests/Goals:
Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, Hospitalist Medicine, Primary Care

Personal Interests:
Travel, adventure/adrenaline seeker, family and friends

Derek Pierce, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Central Michigan University

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Pain Management

Personal Interests:
Sports, hunting/fishing, brewing and video games

Elier Rodriguez, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Hospitalist, Primary Care

Personal Interests:
Music, dancing, traveling, sunsets and anything outdoors

Lisette Rodriguez, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Teaching

Personal Interests:
Tennis, pilates and reading

John Rutkowski, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Ross University

Professional Interests/Goals:
Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, Primary Care

Personal Interests:
Cooking and the beach

Yeshanew Teklie, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Ross University

Professional Interests/Goals:
Hospitalist, Cardiology, Hematology, Oncology

Personal Interests:
Chess and playing drums

Ricardo Villasmil, M.D.
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean

Professional Interests/Goals:
Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Academic Medicine

Personal Interests:
Travel, sports and food

Mindy Ward, D.O.
PGY-2 Resident

Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests/Goals:
Hospitalist Medicine, Primary Care, Hospice and Palliative Care

Personal Interests:
Yoga, cats and travel