Internal Medicine Residents

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Kennett Collazo, MD

Hometown: Manati, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Education: University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare because of its supportive learning environment and strong focus on teamwork, providing the ideal setting to grow, refine my skills, and become a well-rounded physician.

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Doris Vanessa Gasangwa, MD

Hometown: Rwanda, Africa & Dover, New Hampshire
Undergraduate Education: Syracuse University, New York
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare for its comprehensive, compassionate care and genuine commitment to involving residents in that mission, making it an ideal place for me to learn, grow, and meaningfully contribute.

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Simonne Hammarquist, MD

Hometown: Halifax, Vermont and Brooklyn, New York
Undergraduate Education: University of Alabama
Medical School: Universidad Iberoamericana, Dominican Republic
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare because they align with my goal of serving the community, providing holistic healthcare, and putting patients first. I get to be part of the BayCare effect.

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Benjamin Olson, MD

Hometown: Burnt Hills, New York
Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare because it allows me to stay close to the Tampa area, near family and friends, while training in a supportive program that serves my community.

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Tomi Pihlajavaara, MD

Hometown: Helsinki, Finland
Undergraduate Education: Faculty of Biosciences, University of Helsinki, Finland
Medical School: University of Helsinki, Finland
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare because it’s the leading non-profit health care system in the Tampa Bay region where it's summer year around. BayCare is expanding, evolving and advancing instead of being stagnant and stuck in the past.

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Mohammad Usman Qureshi, DO

Hometown: Blaine, Minnesota
Undergraduate Education: University of Wisconsin–River Falls
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare because of its strong emphasis on ethics and patient-centered care, fostering an environment where compassionate, evidence-based decisions guide treatment while respecting each patient’s dignity and values.

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Janeddie Rivera Lopez, MD

Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Education: University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
Why Choose BayCare: I was drawn to BayCare for the way it fosters a close-knit environment and strong resident support, making it the ideal place for me to grow and develop as a physician.

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Jose C. Rodriguez, MD

Hometown: Meneses, Cuba
Undergraduate Education: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
Medical School: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare because it combines rigorous training with a genuinely supportive culture, making it a place where I can challenge myself and grow as a capable and dedicated physician.

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Juan C. Rodriguez, MD

Hometown: Meneses, Cuba
Undergraduate Education: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
Medical School: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
Why Choose BayCare: I chose BayCare because for its supportive mentorship, diverse patient population, and unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a new training environment.

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Kevin Zayas, MD

Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Education: University of Central Florida
Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, Mexico
Why Choose BayCare: I choose BayCare, because they offer rigorous medical education, provided by exemplary doctors with a gift for teaching. All while living in the sunshine state with the friendliest patients.