My bio
Dr. Yasmine Akhiyat is a driven family medicine physician who sees adult patients at UF Health Primary Care – Whetstone Place. She has immersed herself in caring for patients of diverse backgrounds and is excited to return to the St. Augustine area to provide care to the community where she grew up. Outside of the practice, she enjoys volunteering for organizations that provide medical care to people who are uninsured or underinsured. She believes that everyone should have access to high-quality care close to home. She also enjoys teaching medical students and residents to help guide the next generation of physicians. Dr. Akhiyat earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, and completed her residency in family medicine at the University of South Florida Health Morton Plant Mease Family Medicine Residency Program in Clearwater, Florida.