Danielle Cerbon, M.D.
PGY 5
Hometown: Mexico City
Medical School: Universidad Anahuac School of Medicine
Internship: General Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Clinical/Research Interests: Women's cancers, women's health and health disparities
Outside interests: Reading (Especially a good Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel), Languages (currently trying to learn Italian), traveling, and skiing.
Favorite thing about Miami: The diversity of the city, the beach, the weather and the food scene
Mayank Patel, M.D., M.B.A.
PGY 5
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Undergraduate: University of South Alabama
Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Internship: Coliseum Medical Center - Transitional Year
Clinical/Research Interests: LDR & HDR Brachytherapy, gynecologic cancers, financial toxicity
Outside Interests: Solo international travel, live concerts, aviation, water activities
Favorite thing about Miami: Access to the beach and ocean
Cyrus Washington, M.D.
PGY 5
Hometown: Brooklyn/Staten Island, New York
Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University
Graduate School: Harvard Medical School
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
Internship: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center- Preliminary Medicine
Clinical/Research Interest: Underserved populations, lymphoma, diversity/inclusion in radiation oncology
Outside Interest: Dancehall/reggae music, Traveling, Tennis, and finding the best wings in town.
Favorite thing about Miami: Proximity to the Caribbean/diversity
Timoteo Almeida, M.D., MSc, Ph.D.
PGY 4
Medical School: Federal University of Alagoas School of Medicine
Graduate School: University of São Paulo
Prior Residency Training: Neurological Surgery, UFFS; Board Certified by the Brazilian Neurosurgery Society
Fellowship: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University of British Columbia
Internship: SUNY Upstate
Clinical/Research Focus: I am currently in an enfolded year at the UPMC Radiosurgery and Functional Neurosurgery Program under the mentorship of the leader in the field, Dr. Dade Lunsford. I am specializing in radiosurgery for benign and malignant conditions and MRI-guided focused ultrasound ablation for functional disorders, including epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, essential tremor, and Parkinson’s disease. As a dual-trained neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist specializing in radiosurgery and ablative techniques, I aim to integrate my expertise to provide cutting-edge treatments and contribute to the field through innovative research
Outside Interests: Cooking and exploring new cuisines; playing the guitar and the piano
Favorite Thing About Miami: The amazing cuisine and cultural diversity
Armando A. Vera, M.D.
Chief Resident, PGY 4
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela.
Medical School: Universidad Central de Venezuela - Escuela Luis Razetti.
Internship: Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at St Vincent’s Medical Center – Hartford Health Care, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Prior Residency Training: Internal Medicine at Quinnipiac University, Frank H. Netter School of Medicine, St. Vincent’s Medical Center – Hartford HealthCare.
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Clinical/Research Interest: As a fully trained internist, I am dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through clinical practice and research. My primary interests lie in gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers. I am actively involved in developing innovative protocols to reduce hospitalization rates, improve treatment compliance for patients with head and neck cancers, and create new treatment strategies for cholangiocarcinoma. Additionally, I am committed to addressing radiation oncology emergencies with expertise and care.
Outside Interests: I am a soccer fan, particularly of the Premier League, but I also enjoy other sports like baseball. I love spending time with my family and always enjoy a good barbecue.
Favorite thing about Miami: My favorite things about Miami are the beaches within driving distance and the numerous sports events. The tropical weather is similar to my hometown, making me feel at home.
David Lee, M.D.
PGY 3
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Internship: Internal Medicine, Northwell Health
Clinical/Research Interests: CNS, GU and radiosensitizers
Outside Interests: Visiting the beach, going on drives, trying new restaurants, drawing on the computer
Favorite thing about Miami: Warm year-round weather, proximity to beaches, camaraderie/collegiality within the department
Ifeanyichukwu Ogobuiro, M.D., MHS
PGY 3
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School: Central Michigan University School of Medicine
Internship: Case Western Reserve University/ University Hospital - Surgery Intern year
Fellowship: T32 Surgical Oncology Research Fellowship (University of Miami, SCCC)
Clinical/Research Interests: CNS
Outside interests: Soccer, Tennis, Ping-pong, HIIT training, and Traveling
Favorite thing about Miami: Multicultural city with variety of food and entertainment
Isabella Dreyfuss, D.O., MPH, MBA
PGY 2
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Undergraduate: Duke University
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University
Internship: University of South Florida – preliminary internal medicine
Clinical/Research Interests: CNS
Outside interests: Running, traveling, weight-lifting, hot yoga, pilates, snowboarding
Favorite thing about Miami: Cafecito, the beach, the culture, the sun
