TGH/TGMG - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Meet our staff



Julia Young, APRN
Family Medicine
About
Julia N. Smith is a clinical nurse who delivers integrative and evidence-based nursing care in collaboration with an inpatient multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, specialists, support staff and registered nurses. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Tampa and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of South Florida. Smith is affiliated with the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners and received the CVS Health Foundation Scholarship, McNichols Scholarship and the TGH Nurses Week Scholarship. She is also a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.


Danielle Veru, PA



Jeffrey Lester, MD
Wound Care
About
Dr. Lester treats patients 18 years of age and older.
Dr. Lester is recognized by the NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program.




Yamil Miranda-Usua, MD
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Miranda-Usúa is a board-certified family medicine physician. He attended the Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and completed his residency at Headquarters Air Armament Center at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
As an undergraduate, Dr. Miranda-Usúa studied biology and political science at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. Dr. Miranda-Usúa completed his family medicine internship at Headquarters Air Armament Center at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Dr. Miranda-Usúa is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians, and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Miranda-Usúa speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Miranda-Usúa treats patients of all ages.
Dr. Miranda-Usúa is recognized by the NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program.

Raymond A Petrus, DO
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Petrus treats patients 18 years of age and older.

Tanuja Sharma, MD
Integrative Medicine
About
Dr. Sharma's professional interests include broad spectrum family medicine, educating medical students and residents, and integrative medicine. Her personal interest include international travel, teaching, music, singing, meditation, swimming, Yoga and cooking. She is proficient in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Dr. Sharma treats patients of all ages.

Esmeralda Young, APRN
Internal Medicine
About
Prior to joining Tampa General Medical Group, Esmeralda worked in Tampa General's Medical and Surgical Oncology Unit providing acute nursing care to medical, surgical and oncology patients. Most recently, she practiced with the Community Health Centers of Pinellas in St. Petersburg, FL, providing primary care services and working to maintain continuity of care for patients by establishing diagnosis and treatment of common acute and chronic illness with health promotion and disease prevention.
Esmeralda is a member of the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurses Council, West Coast Council of Advanced Nursing Practices and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Esmeralda treats patients 18 years of age and older.

Kervin Doctor, MD
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Doctor has participated in medical mission and international work in India serving rural, tribal and indigent populations and assisting setup of new clinics in these areas. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Association of American Physicians of Indian Origins and American Medical Women's Association.
Dr. Doctor treats patients of all ages.

Kimberly Lamartin, MD
Internal Medicine
About
She has served as an attending physician in several community healthcare programs including the Health Park 30th Street Internal Medicine Resident Clinic and Geriatric Workforce Enforcement Program Clinic.
Dr. LaMartin's health care interests include preventive care. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Geriatrics Society.
Dr. LaMartin treats patients 18 years and older.

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