Manuela Araque, M.D., M.P.H.
Staff Physician
Biography: Dr. Manuela Araque received her MD and MPH degrees from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She has a strong interest in advancing equitable care for diverse and underserved patient populations. Her clinical and research interests include liver disease, health disparities, and population health.
Scott Berger, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Scott Berger received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he also earned a Master of Public Health. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Miami at Holy Cross Hospital and a fellowship in academic hospital medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center at Montlake.
Aldo Pavon Canseco, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Aldo Pavon Canseco received his medical degree from the Superior Institute of Medical Sciences in Havana, Cuba. He completed his residency in anesthesiology and resuscitation at Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras in Havana, Cuba, and his residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Jamaica, New York.
Priya Chattopadhyay, M.D.
Biography: Priya Chattopadhyay, M.D. completed her undergraduate education at the
University of South Florida, earned her medical degree from the Florida State
University College of Medicine, and completed her Internal Medicine residency at
the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Her scholarly work focuses on
movement literacy, a proposed framework that examines the capacity to learn,
execute, and self-regulate purposeful movement as an upstream determinant of
cardiopulmonary health. Through this work, she seeks to expand preventive
cardiovascular care beyond traditional exercise prescription by cultivating the
capacity for lifelong movement. Her academic interests include cardiovascular
prevention, heart failure, cardio-oncology, and cardiac rehabilitation. She is
developing interdisciplinary initiatives that bridge medicine, movement, and the
arts. Her work explores how the practice of awareness through science and the
arts can deepen our understanding of health and healing and inspire new
approaches to prevention, rehabilitation, and medical education.
Erica Corredera, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Erica Corredera is an internal medicine/hospitalist physician who takes care of patients hospitalized at the University of Miami Health System’s UHealth Tower. As a hospitalist, she diagnoses and treats a variety of illnesses, such as heart disease, kidney disease, infections, and pain. She also manages medical conditions related to cancer and the adverse effects of cancer therapy. Dr. Corredera strives to come to a holistic understanding of our patients and their goals for their care, and to develop evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary medical team.
David Davis, D.O.
Staff Physician
Biography: Dr. David Davis received his medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He is a hospitalist focused on high-acuity care who brings innovative, evidence-based medicine to the bedside along with procedures and point of care ultrasound. His overarching goal is to create an environment highlighting inclusive, patient-centered care for diverse populations while providing the highest quality of healthcare.
Nia Feaster, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Nia Feaster is originally from a suburb near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She moved to Washington, DC where she completed a six-year BS/MD program at Howard University. Dr. Feaster then completed internal medicine residency at University of Chicago, after which she moved to Florida to become a hospitalist at University of Miami.
Camilla Jaramillo, D.O., M.S.
Staff Physician
Biography: Dr. Jaramillo, a Miami native, earned dual undergraduate degrees from Florida International University, followed by a Master of Science in Nutrition and a medical degree from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine GME Consortium. Her academic interests include inflammation and cardiovascular health, connective tissue disease, global health, and advancing equitable access to high-quality healthcare.
Steve Kobrin, M.D.
Staff Physician
Biography: Dr. Steven Kobrin received his medical degree from the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemitanu” in Chișinău, Moldova, and completed an Internal Medicine residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York. He is passionate about improving community health and advancing patient care through the integration of medicine, technology, and innovation.
Lucas Lages, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Lages is a UMMG Staff Physician for the Department of Medicine at the University of Miami. He completed his medical school training at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and Internal Medicine training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Roselande Marcellon, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Marcellon is a recent graduate of the Internal Medicine Program at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Health System in Miami, FL. She completed her medical education at Albany Medical College in New York and studied public health at Boston University School of Public Health. She has worked in the non-profit sector of health care and finance. She enjoys mentoring as well as sharing her love for science and the humanities. Her research interests include medical education, public health, cancer, blood disorders, quality improvement, and first generation and low-income experience in medicine.
Taaha Mendha, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Mendha grew up in Miami, Florida where he completed his undergraduate studies at the
returned to South Florida for his Internal Medicine residency. He has engaged in various
community service projects throughout his career, both locally and internationally to provide
medical care to a diverse patient population. His professional interests include quality
improvement, patient safety, clinical research, and transition of care from the inpatient setting to
the outpatient setting. Dr. Mendha has been involved in many research projects and published
many case reports relevant to these topics for more than 10 years.
Hermes Milanes, D.O.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Hermes Milanes received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also earned a Master of Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals – Parma Medical Center in Ohio.
Samantha Milanes, D.O.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Samantha Milanes is a UMMG Staff Physician in the Department of Medicine at the University of Miami. She completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She trained at Case Western University MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio in Internal Medicine. She has a strong interest in medical education and addiction medicine.
Deepak Mummidavarapu, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Deepak Mummidavarapu received his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois, where he also earned a Master of Public Health.
Ayoola Olayiwola, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Ayoola Olayiwola received her medical degree from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Jackson Memorial/University of Miami Health System. Her clinical and research interests include diabetes, thyroid disease, and other endocrine disorders, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care.
Sara Patino, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Sara Patino is a hospitalist trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Before pursuing medicine, she earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked in medical device development. Her combined clinical and engineering background shapes her thoughtful, analytical approach to patient care. She is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and helping patients and their families feel informed and supported throughout their hospitalization.
Liza Prysyazhnyuk, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Prysyazhnyuk is a dedicated physician who joined the University of Miami after completing her medical education and training in New York. She earned her undergraduate degree from Barnard College of Columbia University, followed by a medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Dr. Prysyazhnyuk completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell NS/LIJ, where she also achieved certification as a clinician educator and in lifestyle medicine. Her passion for patient education, particularly in lifestyle modifications, is central to her approach to care. Dr. Prysyazhnyuk is thrilled to continue her career in hospital medicine, where she is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care and improving patient outcomes.
Robby Randhawa, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Robby Randhawa received his medical degree from the American University of Antigua. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Arizona, and a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Dartmouth University.
Zakia Rauf, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Zakia Rauf received her medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at NCH Healthcare System, an affiliate of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
Michael Rodriguez, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Rodriguez is a Miami native and earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Miami. He traveled to Burlington, VT where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Vermont. He completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia. He returned to his hometown in 2024 to join the Division of Hospital Medicine.
Alberto Rojas Arancibia, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Rojas Arancibia attended the Universidad Mayor de San Simon in Bolivia, Colombia. He then went to Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center for residency in internal medicine. He completed a fellowship at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). Dr. Rojas Arancibia made his way to join the University of Miami Health system as a Hospitalist in the Division of Hospital Medicine.
Allan Ricardo Rubinfeld, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Allan Rubinfeld is a dedicated professional with an expertise in Hospital medicine. He studied medicine in the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico. He did his Internal Medicine residency in Long Brach, New Jersey, and graduated on June 30, 1993.He started his internal medicine practice on August 16, 1993. He came to Miami Florida on July 19th, 2004, and since then he has been working in hospital medicine as a hospitalist. Dr. Rubinfeld joins the hospital medicine program with the University of Miami since January 1st, 2015.
Ayesha Saad, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Saad was born and raised in Pakistan where she completed her medical education. She moved to Baltimore for her internal medicine residency and is now a hospitalist at University of Miami. Her professional interests include quality improvement initiatives, improving patient outcomes and providing patient-centred quality care.
Bernny F. Saladin, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Bernny Felix Saladin received his medical degree from the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and completed his residency training in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. In the inpatient setting, he likes to incorporate preventive medicine into acute care through patient education. His professional interests also include medical education, teaching, and healthcare quality improvement.
Ankita Saxena, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Ankita Saxena is from New Jersey and completed her internal medicine training at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. After working in New York for a couple of years as an academic hospitalist, she joined the University of Miami in 2021. Her professional interests include treating a broad range of internal medicine conditions, co-managing patients with hematologic malignancies, and teaching medical students and residents.
Gilberto Velazco, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography: Dr. Velazco graduated from the Institute of Medical Sciences in Havana, Cuba with Gold Seal Honors. He completed his medical residency in Internal Medicine at the New York Medical College - Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, where he received the Professionalism Award. Dr. Velazco is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and holds licenses in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico and is happy to speak to patients in their native language as he is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. He joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2022 and is currently serving the University of Miami Hospital as a Staff Physician primarily managing leukemia patients in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team.
Jessica Zuleta, M.D.
Staff Physician
Biography: Dr. Jessica Zuleta is board certified in internal medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Tatiana Zuluaga, M.D.
Staff Physician/Voluntary Faculty
Biography Dr. Tatiana Zuluaga received her medical degree from the CUNY School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at NYU. She specializes in hospital medicine and is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care. Her professional interests include quality improvement, medical education, and advancing evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes. She enjoys mentoring medical students and residents and collaborating across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient care.
