Lucy Guerra, MD, MPH, FACP : Bio and credentials
Internist
- Additional languages:
- Spanish
Schedule online
My bio
Hello, I am Dr. Lucy Guerra. I earned my Doctor of Medicine from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Before that, I earned a Master of Public Health in Public Health and Epidemiology from a joint Florida International University and University of Miami program and a Bachelor of Arts in premedical sciences and American Studies from Amherst College. My Internal Medicine Internship and Residency was completed at Cornell-Columbia Presbyterian and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
During my tenure as a faculty member at the University of South Florida, I assumed various leadership roles while maintaining my fervor for medical education, patient care and clinical research. My research spanned diverse areas, including vaccinations, trauma, Long Covid and healthcare accessibility. I served as the Division Director for General Internal Medicine, Medical Director for the Tampa General Hospital Specialty Clinic and Medical Director of Gulfcoast Jewish Family Community Refugee Services.
Since joining the University of Florida in January 2024, I serve as a faculty facilitator for first-year students in the Collaborative Learning Group (CLG) and Health Systems Science (HSS) courses, mentor second-year students in their clinical skills development, and play a key role in shaping third-year clerkship experience. I also mentor and work with many first through fourth year students through my volunteer work with the Equal Access Clinic and Mobile Food Pharmacy. In addition, I am a clinical preceptor in the Internal Medicine continuity clinic for Internal Medicine residents and participate in their didactic learning sessions, and noon conferences.
Of Cuban heritage, I am bilingual in English and Spanish. Outside of my professional pursuits, I find joy in spending time with my family and volunteering at my local Catholic parish. My three children are a source of immense pride for me. In terms of patient care, I have a particular interest in hypertension, diabetes, women's health topics and chronic illnesses. Inspired by the dedication of my father and uncle, both physicians who served underserved communities, I strive to provide compassionate care to my patients, ensuring they receive the level of attention and empathy I would want for my own family members.
Board certifications
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Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
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Residency, Internal Medicine
Cornell-Columbia Presbyterian & University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2000
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Doctor of Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1997
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Master of Public Health in Public Health and Epidemiology
Florida International University and University of Miami, 1992
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Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
Amherst College, 1991
My areas of focus
Specialties
Additional languages
- Spanish
Gender
Female
Accomplishments
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Top Doc Award
Tampa Magazine, 2024
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USF SOLA Award in Education
USF Office of Educational Affairs, 2022
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Best Doctor Award Finalist
Tampa Bay Times, 2018
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Quality Improvement Award
American College of Physicians, 2018
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Outstanding Clinic Outpatient Teaching Award
USF Department of Internal Medicine, 2017
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Excellence in Patient Centered Community Service
USF Department of Internal Medicine, 2016
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I Raise the Rates Award
American College of Physicians, 2016
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National Philanthropy Day Award
USF Bridge Clinic, Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2016
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Spirit of Interprofessionalism Award
USF Morsani College of Medicine, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2016
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Dedication and Mentorship Award
USF Bridge Clinic, 2015
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Award for Excellence in Clinical Care for Patients on Medicaid
Molina Healthcare Heroes, 2012
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Induction
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2012
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Roy A. Behnke Award for Outstanding Teaching
USF Morsani College of Medicine, 2012
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Tampa Bay Hero Award Finalist for Humanism in Medicine
Tampa Bay Times, 2012
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Volunteerism and Community Service Award
American College of Physicians, 2012