Staff

Karon R. LoCicero, M.D. Karon R. LoCicero, M.D.
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Bariatric Medicine
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine,
USF College of Medicine

Education
B.A., Duke University, 1980
M.D., University of South Florida, 1984

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Member, Hillsborough County Medical Association
Member, American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Member, American Obesity Association

Prianka K. Gerrish, M.D. Prianka K. Gerrish, M.D.
Board Certified, Allergy and Immunology
Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Education
B.S., Union College, 1998
M.D., Saba University School of Medicine, 2002

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Member, Florida Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society
Member, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Member, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Member, Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

Jose Rodriguez, M.D. Jose Rodriguez, M.D.
Board Certified, Obstetrics/Gynecology

Education
B.S., University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras, 1978
M.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1982

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Board Certified, Quality Assurance and Utilization Review for Physicians
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, Florida Medical Association
Member, Hillsborough County Medical Association
Member, Tampa Bay OB/GYN Society
Member, Tampa Bay Latin American Medical Society
Member, Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons

Seema Varma, M.D. Seema Varma
Board Certified, Hematology
Board Certified, Oncology
Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Education
M.D., University of Mumbai – Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, 2002

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
American Medical Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Omayra M. Quijano-Vega, M.D. Omayra M. Quijano-Vega, M.D.
Board Certified, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Education
B.S., Inter American University of Puerto Rico, 1993
M.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1998

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Fluent in English and Spanish

Ignacio L. Gallardo, M.D., F.A.C.C. Ignacio L. Gallardo
Board Certified Cardiovascular Diseases
Board Certified Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board Certified Internal Medicine

Education
B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1978
M.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1982

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners
Fluent in English and Spanish

Leni E. Kramer, M.D. Leni E. Kramer, M.D.
Board Certified, Rheumatology
Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Education
B.S., The City College, 1978
M.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1980

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Fellow, American College of Rheumatology
Member, Florida Society of Rheumatology
Member, American Medical Women’s Association

Karen Draper, Au.D., F.A.A.A Karen Draper
Doctor of Audiology

Education
B.A., University of Florida, 2003
Au.D., University of Florida, 2007

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Fellow, American Academy of Audiology

Stephen T. Gerrish, M.D., M.P.H. Stephen Gerrish
Board Certified, Gastroenterology
Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Education
B.A., University of Iowa, 1995
M.P.H., George Washington University, 1999
M.D., Saba University School of Medicine, 2002

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Member, American College of Gastroenterology
Member, American Gastroenterological Association
Member, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Elizabeth Straka, ARNP-C Elizabeth Straka, ARNP-C
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Education
B.A., Ohio Dominican College, 2000
M.A., The Ohio State University, 2004

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Member, American College Health Association

Lisa Dinard, ARNP-C Lisa Dinard, ARNP-C
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Education
B.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2006
M.S., University of South Florida, 2010

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Member, Florida Nurses Association
Member, American Nurses Association

Jaclyn Grzybowski, ARNP-C Jaclyn Grzybowski, ARNP-C
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Education
B.S.N., University of Central Florida, 2006
M.S., University of South Florida, 2010


Lauren Ullo, ARNP-CLauren Ullo
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Education
B.S., University of South Florida, 2006
M.S., University of South Florida, 2010

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Member, American College of Gastroenterology
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Andrea Squillets Amber Drach

Certifications
Licensed Esthetician



Debbie Beshears
Clinic Supervisor



Britney Galantino Britney Galantino
Health Coach

Education
B.A., University of Tampa, 2010



Michelle Cordero, RDMSMichelle Cordero
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Education
A.A.S., Hillsborough Community College
B.A., University of South Florida

Professional Associations, Memberships and Certifications
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (abdomen, OB/GYN)
BLS Certified

Anthony Bryant Anthony Bryant
Director of Information Technology

Certifications
A.S., ITT Technical Institute
Cisco Regional Academy


Amber Drach Amber Drach
Director of Marketing

Education
B.S., University of Tampa, 2007





Nicholas Galantino Nicholas Galantino
Chief Executive Officer

Education
B.S., University of South Florida, 1980
J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 1983