Gail Brooks, MD

Dr. Gail Brooks obtained her medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine and her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Merced, in biological sciences.

Her passion for psychiatry started at a young age when she saw the effects that mental health had on patients and their families. She was fascinated with how psychiatrists were able to heal the mind. Dr. Brooks made it her life goal to help others.

Originally from Manteca, California in the Central Valley, Dr. Brooks enjoyed living in Antigua for medical school and is excited about now living in South Florida. She loves that it is a perfect mix between her home state of California and island living in Antigua. Dr. Brooks is very excited to call South Florida and CHI her new home as a resident.

Haleema Wahla, MD

Dr. Haleema Wahla attended California State University, Sacramento where she received a B.A. in Biological Sciences and a medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine. Mental health has always fascinated Dr. Wahla, and she nurtured that fascination by participating in mentorship programs during her MSA, enrolling in various related courses during her undergrad career.

Born and raised in sunny Northern California, she hopes to rid the stigma of mental illnesses through her work as a physician. It was important to Dr. Wahla to join a residency program with a diverse patient population so that she can understand her patient’s unique struggles.

Carol Williams, MD

Dr. Carol Williams attended the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus in Jamaica, where she obtained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree. She began her medical career by working in primary care, serving rural and urban communities throughout Jamaica.

She is a native of Kingston, Jamaica, and recently immigrated to South Florida amidst the pandemic to further her medical career.

Dr. Williams’ passion for family medicine stems from her love of building long-lasting relationships with her patients and the diverse range of medical challenges that the field presents. Her desire to become a physician was sparked by her aunt, Dr. Bryan, who served as a role model and inspired her to make a direct positive impact on people’s lives with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach.

When she’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time with her family, practicing indoor cycling and yoga, volunteering, and indulging her creative side with fashion and pottery.

Kerling Israel, MD

Dr. Kerling Israel earned her medical degree at Universite d’Etat d’Haiti. She worked mostly in rural Haiti before she moved to the United States. She is passionate about providing comprehensive care for her patients and values each interaction that she has with them. She believes that family medicine will allow her to best serve individuals and families in underserved communities where she wants to practice.

She enjoys reading, meditation, outdoor activities and spending time with her family and friends. She speaks English, Haitian Creole and French.

Anaise E. Pierre, MD

Dr. Anaise E. Pierre completed her medical degree at the Université Notre Dame D’Haiti. She chose a career in family medicine because of the diversity within the specialty and the opportunity for building relationships with the patients.

She understands how much it takes for someone to put their trust in her to provide care and considers it an honor that she will value throughout her medical career.

Dr. Pierre was born in the United States but moved to Haiti where she was raised. Her hobbies include dancing, playing the violin and swimming. She speaks English, Haitian Creole and French.

Margarita Torres, BS HSA

A Miami native an a highly experienced healthcare administration professional with over 20 years of expertise in clinical operations, credentialing, and compliance, Margarita currently serves as the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Family Medicine Residency Coordinator at the Community Health Center of South Florida. In this role, Margarita oversees comprehensive credentialing and accreditation processes in alignment with ACGME and HRSA standards, supporting medical residents, faculty, and program leadership.

With a strong foundation in healthcare operations gained through progressive roles at the University of Miami, Margarita has built a reputation for accuracy, regulatory knowledge, and effective cross-functional collaboration. Her experience spans credentialing management, licensure tracking, contract administration, grant reporting support, project management and continuous process improvement.

Margarita holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from Barry University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Administration. She is certified in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt methodologies and is a longstanding member of the Association of Family Medicine Administration (AFMA).

Driven by a commitment to operational excellence and compliance, Margarita brings exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills to every aspect of her work in healthcare education and administration.

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