USF Department of Gastroenterology - 13330 USF Laurel Drive

I'm currently working as an Assistant Professor in the University of South Florida Physician Assistant Program. On Fridays, I continue to provide care to patients that require same day (acute care) appointments for USF Family Medicine.

Having grown up in Tampa, I am deeply committed to serving our community with expertise and compassion. Inspired by my faith and family, I approach each patient interaction with care. We are privileged to care for our patients; thus my interactions should reflect this honor. Our learners will emulate the care we teach, so our methods will be amplified.

Dr. Hugo Narvarte completed his undergraduate training at Duke University in 1996, and obtained his MD degree from the University of South Florida in 2000. He then moved to Houston, Texas for residency training in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. He moved back to Tampa and joined the USF faculty in 2005.

His patient care interests include primary care in both general pediatrics and general internal medicine.

Since graduating from The Ohio State University Sports Medicine Fellowship in 2000, working for the Buckeyes as a team physician, and then coming to USF into 2001, we have worked to develop a world-class sports medicine Institute dedicated to the care of athletes of all levels. From the professional athlete to the young pediatric athlete, we continue to work through education, research, and clinical innovation to optimize the care of all athletes.

It is a sacred honor to have the trust of my patients and their families.

Dr. Carina Rodriguez, a native of Argentina, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of South Florida. As Medical Director for HIV/AIDS Services for Children and Youth, and Division Chief, Dr. Rodriguez oversees multiple grants and contracts, and supervises a multidisciplinary team. In addition, she serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator for NIH sponsored grants (Collaborative Antiviral Study Group, Adolescent Trials Network), industry-sponsored HIV and ID related clinical trials and other multiple grants. As a teacher, she participates in medical, and resident education. In addition, she serves in multiple committees including the Committee of Pediatrics AIDS at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her research interests include HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, vaccines and congenital infections