TGH/TGMG - Psychology

Dr. Jeffrey Lester graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor degree in finance in 1996. He returned to USF in 1997 to earn a degree in chemistry, completed in 2004. Dr. Lester attended Ross University School of Medicine and graduated with a doctor of medicine degree in June 2004. In July 2004 he started his internal medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa and became board certified in internal medicine in 2007. He completed his training in medical genetics at the University of Miami in 2009. In November 2009 Dr. Lester moved to Maryland and worked for Family Health Centers of Baltimore, a small community health center serving with the National Health Service Corps for three years treating low income, indigent patients in internal medicine. In September 2013 Dr. Lester joined the Tampa General Medical Group to open the Sun City Center location. He is a general internist and sees patients 18 years of age and older.

Dr. Lester treats patients 18 years of age and older.
Dr. Lester is recognized by the NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program.

Dr. Atreyi Chakrabarti is a board-certified family medicine physician. She attended medical school at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Jabalpur, India. After earning her medical degree, Dr. Chakrabarti completed her residency trainings in internal medicine and family medicine at the North Wales University Hospital in Wales, U.K., and Rotherham Hospital NHS Trust, U.K. She worked as a general practitioner in Rotherham and Stoke on Trent for two years before moving to the United States. During her time in Massachusetts, she was also appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Chakrabarti is a member of the American Association of Family Practice and the Massachusetts Medical Society. Dr. Chakrabarti speaks English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu and Punjabi. Dr. Chakrabarti sees patients of all ages.

Esmeralda Young is a nurse practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated from St. Petersburg College with a degree in nursing and received her master of science degree in nursing from South University.

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.

Dr. Akif Ahmad is a board-certified family medicine physician who has practiced in his medical specialty since 2009. Fluent in English, Hindu and Urdu, Dr. Ahmad earned his medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan, where he began his medical career after graduating in 2003. He went on to complete his family medicine residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Dr. Ahmad has provided comprehensive family medicine care to the Tampa Bay area community since 2015. Before joining Tampa General Medical Group, he treated patients at Evara Health (formerly known as Community Health Centers of Pinellas) in St. Petersburg. Meanwhile, he served as a clinical assistant professor and clinical preceptor for medical students at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Ahmad was also a clinical preceptor for medical students at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville after moving to the United States from Pakistan to begin his family medicine career.

Susan Bingham, MSN, APRN, is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in health care. She earned a bachelor of social work from University of South Florida and continued her education at University of Tampa, graduating with a master of science in nursing. Susan has worked in family practice at several facilities in Tampa, including centers for migrant and homeless health care.

She is certified in functional medicine and is a member of professional organizations including the Institute for Functional Medicine, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Florida Nurse Practitioner Network and Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nursing Council.

Dr. Walgampaya is a board-certified internal medicine physician. After completing his undergraduate studies in biology and pre-medicine, Dr. Walgampaya received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his internal medicine residency program at Seton Hall University/St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ. Previously, Dr. Walgampaya served as a medical director, chief medical officer and coroner, worked in an emergency room, and practiced both traditional and outpatient internal medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering, reading, traveling, gardening, cycling and running. Treats patients 18 years of age and older.

Dr. Petrus is board certified in family medicine. He attended medical school at Southeastern University in North Miami Beach, Florida, where he earned his doctorate degree in osteopathy. Dr. Petrus completed his residency at Suncoast Hospital in Largo, Florida. As an undergraduate, he earned his bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Petrus is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and the American Osteopathic Association.

Dr. Petrus treats patients 18 years of age and older.

Mallory Lott, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than four years of direct patient care experience. She received her bachelor of science in nursing and doctor of nursing practice from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Mallory has worked in both inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings at UF Health Shands Hospital and an internal medicine office. Using her clinical experience and personal observations, Mallory is committed to following evidence-based guidelines and takes a holistic approach to her patient care.

Mallory treats patients of all ages.

Dr. Chain is a board-certified family medicine physician. After graduating from Laurentian University in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Chain attended medical school at St. Matthew's University in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. He completed both family medicine and primary care sports medicine residency programs at the University of Connecticut/Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, where he served as chief resident.

Dr. Chain is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP). Previously, he volunteered as a member of the medical professional team for the Boston Marathon and as an assistant coach for the North Bay Down Syndrome Society Special Olympic athletes. Dr. Chain is fluent in both English and French.

Dr. Chain treats patients of all ages.
Dr. Chain is recognized by the NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program.