Michael Lauzardo

Chief/Associate Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Lauzardo's clinical practice and research centers around tuberculosis among at-risk populations.

Public Health Pulmonary Tuberculosis Pulmonary Disease Tuberculosis

Felipa Chavez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | School of Psychology · Florida Tech

Dr. Chavez pursues a program of research reflecting issues of family dysfunction as seen through parent-child interactions.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Comorbid Parental Psychopathology Family Dysfunction Psychology Child Psychopathology

Thomas Read

Professor/Chief · University of Florida

Dr. Thomas Read serves as UF Rectal Cancer program chair, accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).

Re-Operative Abdominal and Pelvic Surgery Anal Cancer Colon Polyps Cancer of the Small Intestine Crohn's

Eric Jeng

Assistant Professor/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Eric Jeng is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in complex cardiovascular surgery.

Mechanical Circulatory Support Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Heart Transplantation Aortic Valve Disease Endovascular Aortic Repair

Anthony G. Alessi, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Neurology and Orthopaedics · University of Connecticut

Focused on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions in athletes from youth leagues to professional sports.

Athletes Orthopaedics Neurology Sports Injuries Concussion Diagnosis

Aron McConnell, DPT, COMT, CSCS

Physical Therapist · ChristianaCare

Aron McConnell is a physical therapist with ChristianaCare.

Rehabilitation Sports Injuries Exercise Science Injury Prevention Sport Biomechanics

Charles McClure, M.D., FHM

Addiction Medicine Physician · ChristianaCare

Charles McClure, M.D, FHM, is a board-certified addiction medicine/family practice physician at ChristianaCare.

Addiction Medicine Family Medicine

Samir Shah

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Samir Shah is a clinically active vascular surgeon and researcher focused on vascular disease outcomes and decision-making.

Surgical Decision-Making Large Data Set Reseach Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Vascular Surgery

Dennis Wykoff, PhD

Professor and Chairperson of Biology and Dennis M. Cook Endowed Gregor Mendel Chair in Genetics · Villanova University

Dennis Wykoff, PhD, has expertise in genetics, genomics, genetic diseases and infectious diseases.

Evolution Genetics Genomics Genetic diseases Infectious Diseases

Allison Holgerson

Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Allison Holgerson conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for patients being considered for bariatric procedures.

Binge eating disorder Bariatric psychology Health Psychology obesity and weight management

Shixie Jiang

Assistant Professor/M.D. · University of Florida

Shixie Jiang studies the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders in the acute medically ill, delirium diagnosis and management.

Depression in Medically Ill Delirium Psychosomatic Medicine Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Critical Care Psychiatry

David Bringman

Rehabilitation Sciences Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University

David Bringman is an expert in game based therapy and balance assessment.

Balance Assessment Game-based Therapy

Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA

Psychologist · ChristianaCare

Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA, is a psychologist with ChristianaCare.

Perinatal Mental Health Women's Mental Health

Joshua Moon

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Joshua Moon is a chemical engineer experimenting with the intersection between membrane separations, polymer chemistry, and polymer physics.

PFAS Remediation Clean Energy Carbon Capture Materials Science Chemical Separations

Brittney Dixon

Assistant Professor/Director · University of Florida

As a social and behavioral scientist, Brittney Dixon researches underserved populations, with an emphasis on health disparities.

Community-Engaged Research Chronic Conditions Health Equity Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health

Caitlin Halbert, DO, MS, FACS

Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services · ChristianaCare

Dr. Caitlin Halbert is a Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services.

Bariatric Surgery Foregut Surgery (hiatal hernia, reflux surgery, achalasia) Clinical Research Leadership Education

Brian Levine, M.D.

Associate Chief Academic Officer and Designated Institutional Official · ChristianaCare

Dr. Brian Levine is an expert in emergency medicine and specializes in graduate and undergraduate medical education.

Antibiotic Stewardship Undergraduate Medical Education Emergency Medicine Graduate Medical Education Aeromedical Transport

Jason M. Silversteen, DO

Clinical Lead, Outpatient Neurology Specialists · ChristianaCare

Jason M. Silversteen is a board-certified neurologist and holds current medical licensure in Delaware.

Autoimmune Neurology Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Transverse Myelitis Autoimmune Encepahlitis MOG Antibody Disease

James Merlino, MD

Chief Experience Officer · Cleveland Clinic

Under Dr. Merlino’s leadership, Cleveland Clinic is driving not only patient satisfaction, but also safety, quality and value

Patient Experience

Calogero Dolce

Professor/Chair · University of Florida

Calogero Dolce's research interests are in the biology of tooth movement and the treatment of class II malocclusion.

Dental Education Tooth Movement Invisalign Orthodontics Braces