TGMG Bayshore

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.

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. 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. Sharma is a board-certified family medicine physician. She completed her bachelor of science degree in biology at the University of Toledo in Toledo, OH. After completing her doctor of medicine degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies, Dr. Sharma competed her residency at the University of Chicago (Northshore) Family Medicine Residency Program in Glenview, IL. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians.

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.

Dr. Jennifer Fleeman is a licensed psychologist who specializes in Health and Rehabilitation Psychology. In her role at TGH, Dr. Fleeman provides assessment and treatment of individuals experiencing emotional distress in the context of medical conditions. Dr. Fleeman utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques to assist individuals in working toward their goals. These interventions are individually tailored to fit each person with whom she meets.

Dr. Fleeman received a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology. She subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Over the nearly 20 years of her career in psychology, Dr. Fleeman has treated patients with various medical and behavioral health diagnoses, with a particular focus on working with individuals and families coping with neurological conditions. She has engaged in research in areas including biopsychosocial factors involved in adjustment to medical issues as well as interdisciplinary approaches to cognitive rehabilitation.

Dr. Vinson is recognized for her excellence in critical care. Her desire to create an exceptional patient experience is evident in everything she does, from her amiable approach to patient interactions to her passion for maintaining and improving upon the high quality of service TGH is known for. Her exceptional compassion, skill and professionalism are among the reasons so many patients trust her to provide world-class care. Dr. Vinson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Women in Thoracic Surgery.