NMARG Members
NMARG is proud to recognize the distinguished physicians, researchers, engineers, educators, and emerging scientists who make our work possible. Our members represent some of the brightest minds across medicine and science; united by a shared commitment to advancing urological research, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the next generation of healthcare.
Dr. Victoria Yvonne Bird, MD – Urology
Founder
Faculty
NMARG
Dr. Richard Williams, MD – Urology
Honorary Member
Faculty – In Memoriam
University of Iowa
Dr. Saeed Khan, MD – Pathology & Urology / Nephrolithiasis Research
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Joseph Busch, MD – Urology / Robotic & AI-Assisted Surgery
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Paul Dominguez, PhD – Immunology
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Javier Cairo, MD – Infectious Disease
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Sharona Ross, MD – General Surgery: Pancreatic & Biliary
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Eliel Sayet, MD – Vascular Surgery
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Beaver, MD – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Erick Scott, MD – Neurosurgery
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Phillips, MD – Otolaryngology (ENT)
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Neil Shetta, MD – Otolaryngology (ENT)
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Oluyato Olabigue, MD – Nephrology
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Miguel Tepedino, MD – Family Medicine
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Vipul Patel, MD – Urology
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Thomas Polascik, MD – Urology / Focal Therapy
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Waseem Khan, MD – Medical Oncology
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Bergin, MD – Radiation Oncology
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Joel Cardenas, MD – Gynecologic Oncology
Honorary Member
Faculty
Cleveland Clinic
Angeli Akey – Internal Medicine
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Lucas Beerepooh, MD – Neurology
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Hari Parvatanini, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
Honorary Member
Faculty
Carmelle – Emergency Medicine
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Lisa Spiegel, MD – Surgery: Breast Reconstruction
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Tamara Lopez Diaz, MD – Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Romero, MD – Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Adam Ball, MD – Medical Practice Management & Counseling
Honorary Member
Faculty
Dr. Kirk Ziegler, PhD – Chemical Engineering
Honorary Member
Research & Science
Dr. Manish Amin, PhD – MRI Physics
Honorary Member
Research & Science
Dr. Xavier Golay, PhD – MRI Physics
Honorary Member
Research & Science
Dr. Helena Cowley, PhD – Biomedical Engineering
Honorary Member
Research & Science
Dr. Abdel Alli, PhD – Molecular Biology
Honorary Member
Research & Science
Dr. Paul Miller, PhD – Organic Agriculture Research
Honorary Member
Research & Science
Dr. Olesya Yunkman, PhD – Ultrasound Technology
Honorary Member
Research & Science
Samsung / BK Medical
Rosa Estaver – Information Technology
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
Yolanda Morgado, NP – Nurse Practitioner Liaison
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
University of Illinois Chicago
Jennifer Garcia – Surgical Manager
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
Melissa Garcia – Clinical Manager
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
Audrie Newman – Medical Rescue Unit Liaison
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
Jose Lu – Laboratory Liaison
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
Amy Padgett – Special Needs & Education
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
Dr. Yang, MD – Pathology
Honorary Member
Allied Health & Clinical
Jose Moreno, JD/PA – Healthcare Law
Honorary Member
Law & Communications
Coleen Moore – English & Writing
Honorary Member
Law & Communications
Elio Piedra – Radio & Promotion / TV20
Honorary Member
Law & Communications
S. Wehbe – Radio
Honorary Member
Law & Communications
Bernadette – HALO Program
Honorary Member
Community & Outreach
Wheeler – Prostate Cancer Awareness & Education
Honorary Member
Community & Outreach
Cincinnati Bengals – NFL
Juan Varela – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Rafael Bouticaya – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dominic Maglione – Research
Student Member
Student
Duke University
Shreya Shah – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Nicholas Sarantos, MD
Student Member
Student
Duke University
Dr. Elizabeth Kwenda, MD
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Kay Wang, MD, PhD
Student Member
Student
Harvard University
Dr. Olivia Liseth, MD, PhD
Student Member
Student
Mayo Clinic – Rochester MN
Daniel Chen – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Nicole Fatovic – Research
Student Member
Student
Creighton University
Vianca Gonzales – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Natalia Gomez – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Ryan Joseph, MD
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Roxana Lee – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Eve Hague – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Evren Cecin – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Tony Ajibola, MD
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Austin Chen, PhD
Student Member
Student
Institution TBC
Dr. Jacob Cian, MD Candidate – Class of 2027
Student Member
Student
Florida International University
Dr. Angela Tran, MD Candidate – Class of 2027
Student Member
Student
Cornell University
Briana Tran, PA – Physician Associate
Student Member
Student
University of South Florida
Dr. Briana Gonzalo, MD Candidate – Class of 2028
Student Member
Student
University of South Florida
Dr. Emily Quintero, MD
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Farigol Hakim, MD
Student Member
Student
Florida State University
McKenzie Farqua, PA – Physician Associate
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Lucy Chen, PA – Physician Associate
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Leticia Rodriguez, DO Candidate – Class of 2028
Student Member
Student
University of Virginia
Dr. Helen Ho, MD
Student Member
Student
University of Utah
Itamar Gal – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Adam Knor – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Kendall DeFranco – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Gabby Klinkner, PA – Physician Associate
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Victoria Kowalski, PA – Physician Associate
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Krystina Masihy – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Maria Sosa, MD
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Michelle Dill – Engineering
Student Member
Student
Institution TBC
Dr. Mason Swatnik, DO Candidate – Class of 2028
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Natalia Barria, PA – Physician Associate
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Noa Grooms – Engineering
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Maciel Fernandez, MD
Student Member
Student
Institution TBC
TJ Phelps – Undergraduate Research
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Purunjay Shori, MPH, MD Candidate – Class of 2028
Student Member
Student
University of Texas
Rachel DiNapoli – Engineering
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Ana Fuchs – Engineering
Student Member
Student
University of Florida
Dr. Sameer Ponaluri, MD Candidate – Class of 2028
Student Member
Student
University of Florida