College Experts

M.D. | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Justin Hilliard performs deep brain stimulation surgery for treatment of medically refractory movement disorders.

Spine SurgeryDeep Brain StimulationBrain TumorsMovement Disorders

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Anthony Botelho's researches the development and application of educational technology.

Behavioral PsychologyEducational TechnologyMachine LeearningQualitative MethodsArtificial Intelligence

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.

Motivational InterviewingBurnout of Health ProfessionalsWell-being of Health ProfessionalsMedical Student Wellness

Distinguished Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and expert in Parkinson's, movement disorders, and deep brain stimulation.

Alzheimer'sParkinson'sTouretteDeep Brain StimulationDystonia

Associate Professor | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Laurie Davies is an expert on medical credentialing, health care operations and operating rooms.

Operating RoomsAnesthesiologyHealth Care Operations

Chair | ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Brian Hoh has expertise in cerebrovascular, endovascular and brain tumor neurosurgery.

GlioblastomaIntracranial AtherosclerosisStrokeNeurosurgeryBrain Aneurysm

Chief | Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

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

Public HealthPulmonary TuberculosisPulmonary DiseaseTuberculosis

Associate DirectorUniversity of Florida

Shaunté Duggins focuses on early literacy, teacher education, and professional development, particularly in high-poverty schools.

Professional DevelopmentLanguage and Literacy DevelopmentEarly InterventionFamily EngagementLiteracy

Professor | MDUniversity of Florida

Dr. David Winchester practices general cardiology with a focus on noninvasive imaging.

Overuse of TestsCardiac CT scansCardiac Stress TestsEchocardiogaphyCardiac Biomarkers

Professor/ChiefUniversity of Florida

Dr. Katharina Busl is an expert in subarachnoid hemorrhages, acute brain injuries, acute spine injuries and neurocritical care.

Critical Care NeurologyAcute Brain InjurySubarachnoid Hemorrhage

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