USF Health Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Medicine

Stephanie Martin, PA earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Savannah, GA. Before joining TGMG, Stephanie worked as a physician assistant with the United States Air Force, overseeing the care of over 1,200 patients. She has experience managing treatment plans for chronic conditions and performing procedures just as skin tag removal, cryotherapy and Nexplanon insertion and removal. Stephanie has earned certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants.

Merlyn Thomas is a family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in nursing. With strong leadership/management skills and hands-on clinical expertise, she excels in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to patients. Thomas has worked as a family nurse practitioner for at least five years with Tampa General and Palm River Medical Center. Her self-directed approach and resourcefulness also has been utilized as a longtime registered nurse in Tampa General Hospital's emergency room, and transplant, telemetry and medical surgical floors.
Thomas received her Master of Science in nursing from the University of South Florida. Her nursing career started in India, where she earned a master's degree in hospital administration from Mahatma Gandhi University after completing a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Mangalore. She is a member of the Trained Nurses Association of India and the Indian Nurses Association of Central Florida.

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.

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.

Gerri graduated from the midwifery program at Frontier Nursing University; a school known for its focus on ethical and compassionate healthcare for all women especially those from rural and underserved areas. Gerri wants every woman to have the office or hospital experience that makes her feel most comfortable. She is interested in supporting patients' obstetrics and gynecology needs as a partner to help her patients achieve success in their health goals.

Nathan Devabose, M.D., provides patient-centered, compassionate, preventative care to patients while focusing on maintaining overall health. Dr. Devabose is board-certified in Intermal Medicine and a registered physician in vascular interpretation and vascular technology with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). As a primary care physician and a vascular internist, he specializes in stroke, blood clots in veins and arteries, and diabetes, high blood pressure and diseases of the veins and arteries.

Eva-Marie Clements a board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a thirty-year resident of Hernando County and has a passion for providing compassionate holistic care to people of her community throughout their lifespan. Eva-Marie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in 2012. She worked as a nurse for sixteen years in various specialties including the medical-surgical unit, post-anesthesia care unit, and same-day surgery. Eva-Marie earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University.

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. Farrales is a medical graduate of Manila Central University in the Philipines and completed his family practice residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He relocated to Florida after his residency and for over 15 years worked as a hospital-employed physician and a private practitioner in Ocala and Williston prior to joining the Tampa General Medical Group in January of 2013. His experience includes comprehensive, robust family care practice delivery in rural health clinic settings and excellent treatment of patients from all groups and diverse backgrounds. Dr. Farrales is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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

Dr. Sauer Choe is a board-certified internal medicine and pediatrics physician. She attended medical school at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University in Kansas City, MO. She completed her residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. As an undergraduate, Dr. Sauer Choe received her bachelor of science degree in cellular molecular biology from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Dr. Sauer is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is proficient in medical Spanish.