USF Otol Head/Neck Dept

Dr. Murray graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelors degree in Biochemistry. He obtained his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine and Family Medicine Residency at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. He completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at USF Morsani College of Medicine and has a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Sports Medicine. Dr. Murray serves as Team Physician for the Department of Athletics at the University of South Florida and cares for concussion patients at the USF Concussion Center. He also enjoys working as a primary care physician within USF Family Medicine department, seeing athletes ranging from young rookies to seniors with silver sneakers.

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.

Dr. Childres is an Associate Professor at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. She is a licensed pyschologist and her clinical work focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for young children with disruptive behavior disorders, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, social-emotional difficulties, and learning disabilities. Dr. Childres' research interests include behavioral parent training for children with disruptive or challenging behaviors and early intervention for extremely premature or medically complex infants and toddlers. Dr. Childres is a Professional Trainer of the HOT DOCS parenting program.

I’m a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. I provide evidence-based, compassionate care to patients of all ages, with a focus on prevention, wellness, and long-term health. My background includes critical care and wound care nursing, and I’m passionate about building strong relationships with patients and their families. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring local coffee shops and biking with my English Shepherd.

Dr. Carolina Martinez is a fellowship-trained surgeon with expertise in colon and rectal surgery, specializing in management of both benign and malignant colorectal disorders. Dr. Martinez uses advanced endoscopic interventions as well as minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques to manage patients with colorectal tumors, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Martinez is a compassionate physician whose primary goal is to ensure equal access to comprehensive health care. She is eager to provide consultations or second opinions for patients with colorectal conditions, including:

Benign Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Pelvic, anal and rectal pain
- Rectal prolapse
- Fecal incontinence
- Anal fistulas
- Anal fissures
- Constipation
- Rectal infections/STDs
- Diverticulitis
- Constipation

Cancers
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Rectal cancer
- Rectal polyps
- Anal cancer
- Anal dysplasia
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Small bowel cancers
- Appendiceal cancers
- Pelvic tumors/masses

Dr. Martinez is involved in resident and medical student education. She is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) as well as the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Martinez has presented and contributed to book chapters and publications related to robotic surgical techniques, as well as pre- and postcolorectal surgery indications and complications. She has participated in multiple international medical missions over the past 10 years and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Among the many awards she has received, she is a proud recipient of the National Hispanic Medical Association Outstanding Resident of the Year, Administrative Chief Resident in General Surgery, and Zukowski Humanitarianism Award in General Surgery awards.