Noemi Bermudez, DO
Noemi Bermudez, DO, originally from in Milagro, Ecuador, immigrated to South Florida at age five. She developed an interest in the medical field through her training in optometric assisting. Dr Bermudez graduated with her a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in English and Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, FL and received her medical degree from Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, VA. She completed her residency in Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. During her psychiatry clinical rotations and international mission trips she became interested in psychiatry as a specialty.

Nelson Ramos-Negron, MD
Nelson Ramos-Negron, MD is a native of Puerto Rico, completed his undergraduate studies in General Science/Medicine at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. He earned his medical degree from the Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Dr Ramos-Negron did his psychiatry residency at our Citrus Health Network (CHN)-FIU program and held the position of Chief Resident for the year 2021-2022. He is looking forward to continuing his fellowship in our program.

Angela Vittori, MD
Angela Vittori, MD a native of Venezuela. After graduation, she worked in a small rural area on the coast of Venezuela where she provided medical care to an undeserved population and transitioned to complete a transitional year in Internal Medicine in Caracas, Venezuela. Dr Vittori earned her medical degree in Universidad Central de Venezuela, Escuela Luis Razetti and completed her residency at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, FL. During her residency, she received the 2018-2019 Intern of the Year award, a 2020-2021 Leadership award and was Chief Resident for two consecutive years.

William Zambrano, MD
William Zambrano, MD was born in Miami and raised in Colombia. Dr Zambrano completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at Florida International University and earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina in Guadalajara, Mexico. He did his psychiatry residency at the CHN-FIU program and is excited to continue his fellowship in our program.

Micheline Anne Beaulieu, MD
Micheline Anne Beaulieu, MD, originally from Canada, obtained her Bachelor of Science from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. She speaks English and French. Dr Beaulieu enjoys hiking, traveling around the world, and likes spending time with family, friends, her dog, Kora.

Krystal Gonzalez, MD
Krystal Gonzalez, MD was born in Barranquilla, Colombia and raised in South Florida. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, FL majoring in Neuroscience. Dr. Gonzalez obtained her medical degree from Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL. She speaks both English and Spanish. Her interests and hobbies include working out, traveling, listening to audiobooks, podcasts, and spending time with family and friends.

Michelina Pando, MD
Michelina “Mickey” Pando, MD is a first-generation American from Miami, FL who is from a Cuban-Italian descent. She received her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Psychology with a concentration in Child & Adolescent Mental Health from New York University, New York, NY. After completing the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Studies Program at NYU, she received her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Antigua and Barbuda. Her professional interests include narrative medicine, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapies. During her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction, playing tennis, zip-lining, traveling and biking around the beach with her two little pups, Beemo and Lola.

Elizabeth Marie Perea, MD
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Perea, MD was born and raised in Miami, Fl. She completed her undergraduate studied from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH and earned her medical degree from Ponce Health Science University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Dr Perea is so excited to start her residency and likes reading novels, exploring Puerto Rico's beautiful beaches, traveling, going to the gym, and listening to music.

Alexandra Cabrera, MD
University of Miami/Jackson Health System.
Miami, FL

Lisa David, MD
Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Washington University.
St. Louis, MO

Ashley Dixon, MD
Nova Southeastern University KPCOM.
Orlando, FL

Aya Eltantawy, MD
SUNY Downstate Health Science University.
Brooklyn, NY

Krystal Gonzalez, MD
Citrus Health Network-Florida International University. Hialeah, FL

Kyle Sellers, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital/Mclean Hospital. Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA

Ericka Ball
Federal Work Study Student Assistant
Ericka Ball joined the department in February 2022. She supports the department with administrative duties and supports the department’s Behavioral Health Integration Program. Ericka is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Art in Psychology and expected to graduate in 2024. Her goal is to become a clinical psychologist.

Gustavo Bueno
Federal Work Study Student Assistant
Gustavo Bueno became part of the team in June 2022. Gustavo provides administrative supports in the department’s Behavioral Health Integration Program. He is currently pursuing a bachelors in Biological Sciences and is expected to graduate in December 2022. Prior to joining the PBH, he worked as an ER scribe for five years. Gustavo aspires to become a medical doctor and hope to start his medical school journey in 2023.

Catherine Lopez, AA
Office Specialist
Catherine has over 25 years experience working in Customer service and public service. She joined the team in June 2022 as an Office Specialist. Catherine worked at the Dade County Public Defender’s office for 24 years. She Catherine received her Associate in Arts Degree in Public Administration from Miami Dade Community College.

Treasurer of the 2022 American Academy of Psychodynamic Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis.
Autumn Ning, MD
Assistant Professor

2022 American Psychiatric Association’s Irma Bland Award for Excellence in Teaching Residents.
Eugenio Rothe, MD
Professor

Chief Resident in the CHN/FIU Psychiatry Residency Programs.
Virginia Amanda Ulloa, MD
Chief Resident 2022 - 2023

Chief Fellow in the CHN/FIU Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program.
Prisa Zachariah, MD
Chief Fellow 2022 - 2023

Carissa Caban-Aleman, MD
Associate Professor

Nathaly Shoua-Desmarais, PsyD, BCB
Associate Professor

Patricia Junquera, MD
Vice Chair of Clinical Services

Vivian Wulff, BA
Coordinator of Administrative Services

Date: August 10, 2022
Presenters: Mailyn Santana, MD, Prisa Zachariah, MD, & Ingrid Haza, MD
CHN/FIU HWCOM Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows.
Topic: A Race Against the Clock: The Efficiency of Self-Administered Patient
History Questionnaires During Initial Psychiatric Evaluations

Date: September 14, 2022
Presenter: Stephen Mcleod-Bryant, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Topic: The Culture of Recovery: The Importance of Culture in Caring for Individuals with Serious and Persisting Mental Illness

Date: October 12, 2022
Presenters: Yusleiby Sanzo, MD
& Justin Singh, MD
CHN/FIU HWCOM Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow & CHN Child Psychiatrist/Attending
Topic: Assessing the usefulness of proposed dashboard data points in helping a clinician identify health care disparities in the treatment of their patients.

Date: November 9, 2022
Presenters: Virginia Ulloa, MD, Eric Acosta, MD, Roberto Orozco, MD & Mari Estrella, MD
CHN/FIU HWCOM Psychiatry Residents
Topic: Institutional Wellness Strategies in the Clinical Learning Environment

Date: December 14, 2022
Presenter: Delbert Robinson, MD
Associate Professor
Institute of Behavioral
Science Feinstein Institutes for Medical
Research, Northwell Health
Topic: Integrated Treatment Programs for First
Episode Psychosis: What We Have Learned
and What We Still Need to Develop