I am a native South Floridian, and as such I am allergic to snow and ice. In addition to the unbeatable SW Florida sunshine and palm trees, I chose to join FSU Family Medicine Residency Program at Lee Health as a founding faculty member in 2012 because I value the mission to train well-rounded family physicians who care for and care about the community in which we live. 

Our program’s greatest asset is the amazing residents we train here, who embody that mission. I am honored to lead the new program at Gulf Coast Medical Center, and excited to build a legacy with this amazing team of faculty, staff, and our trailblazing first residents. 

Fort Myers has been a great home to raise my family. My favorite weekends are relaxing at the beach or pool with my husband and son, caring for our 3 dogs, chickens, and other animals, and exploring new restaurants (or music festivals, art walk, and shows). We have a standing date night taking ballroom dance lessons and I have decreased my number of left feet from three to two in Argentine Tango, East Coast Swing, and Bachata.

Coming soon!

Growing up in Puerto Rico, I developed a deep appreciation for the importance of accessible, compassionate healthcare and the impact it can have on individuals and communities. My passion for Behavioral Health Medicine has been shaped by a commitment to supporting whole-person care and improving the well-being of underserved populations through integrated and collaborative approaches.

These experiences inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a meaningful impact through service, collaboration, and continuous learning. I value building strong relationships, supporting those around me, and contributing to positive outcomes for both individuals and the community.

My professional interests include interdisciplinary collaboration to support integrated care, behavioral medicine for underserved populations, behavioral health interventions for chronic illness, gastrointestinal psychology, health psychology, and psycho-oncology. I am passionate about helping patients navigate the connection between physical and emotional health while promoting compassionate, patient-centered care.