Michelle I. Shlafshteyn, MD

Dr. Michelle I. Shlafshteyn graduated from Saba University School of Medicine and rotated at Community Health of South Florida as a medical student. She is ecstatic to return to the psychiatry program as a resident.

Dr. Shlafshteyn is a first-generation doctor in her family and is thrilled to be pursuing her dream of becoming a psychiatrist.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she moved to Miami to complete her undergraduate degree at the University of Miami. While in university, Dr. Shlafshteyn conducted and presented research in the Department of Psychology, where her passion for psychiatry and her love of the human mind developed.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and reading books on the beach.

Fabian Ogala, MD

Dr. Fabian Ogala was born in Delta State, Nigeria, where he developed an early interest in medicine and in particular mental health.

Dr. Fabian Ogala attended Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. He also earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados.

During his work as an ICU and home health nurse, he realized the need for a holistic and medical management approach with psychiatric disorders. He hopes to expand access to mental health care to those who need it.

Dr. Fabian Ogala’s diverse background allows him to understand the ways different cultures perceive mental illness and how to communicate effectively with patients and their loved ones.

“I hope to continue my mission of serving the most vulnerable and underserved while at CHI,” Dr. Fabian Ogala said.

His area of interest includes child and adolescent psychiatry.

He enjoys quality time with his wife and children, volunteering, traveling, cooking, and playing soccer in his spare time.

Niurka Nunez, MD

Dr. Niurka Nunez earned her medical degree at American University of the Caribbean and her Bachelor’s in Biology at Florida International University.

She is passionate about being able to care for patients and making an impact in their lives. Her interest in the medical field came from her father, a physician himself. Dr. Nunez said her appreciation and passion for her profession grows every day.

In her spare time, she enjoys learning new languages, traveling, dancing and playing with her dogs, Noah and Olivia.

Mayra Mejia, MD

Dr. Mayra Mejia earned a medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas on the island of Nevis.

Dr. Mejia also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunter College CUNY in New York, NY where she majored in Psychology.

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her pets on her free time.

Yeily Hernandez Mato, MD

Dr. Yeily Hernandez Mato is a first-generation immigrant from Cuba and has enjoyed calling Miami her home for many years now. The difficulties she overcame during her childhood drove her to pursue a career in medicine and to work with at-risk communities.

She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Florida International University. She attended St. George’s Medical School and was awarded the distinction of joining the Gold Humanism Honor Society for the impact she made in the local community.

Dr. Hernandez values the relationships she creates with patients. This led her to pursue a Family Medicine Residency. She is excited to join the CHI family and continue serving her home community. In the future, she is interested in pursuing a fellowship in wound care/hyperbaric medicine and geriatric medicine.

Dr. Hernandez’s pursuit of giving back to underserved communities has led her humanitarian efforts around the world. She has spent time learning and giving back to diverse communities, including in Grenada, Ghana and India. During medical school in Grenada she grew her passion for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its impact on wound care. In Thailand, she learned alternative medicine techniques used to alleviate muscular and skeletal conditions and gained a new appreciation for cultural inclusion medicine. Her diverse experiences abroad and at home are incorporated into her medical practice to provide patients with compassionate, personalized care.

Aside from her passion for medicine, she is a lover of salsa dancing with her father, traveling and history. Dr. Hernandez believes in being accessible to people, and enjoys experiencing new cultures, foods and customs. Just as she believes in making the most of every day, she looks forward to providing patients with a positive and individualized experience of medicine that will help her patients live a healthier life.

Omoyeme Edaki, MD

Dr. Omoyeme Edaki attended medical school in St. Lucia and earned a master’s degree in clinical research administration from Walden University.

After graduating she worked as a clinical research coordinator in Dallas, Texas.

Born and raised in Nigeria, her interest in the field of psychiatry began at the age of eleven after witnessing a peer suffer from a mental health crisis.

She hopes to explore neuropsychiatry research in her future practices.

“I am passionate about helping the uninsured and underserved communities, especially those struggling with mental health,” She said.

When she is not practicing psychiatry, she enjoys writing, cooking, and running. Blessed with a loving husband and four adorable children, she cherishes time spent with them.

Dr. Edaki desires to leave a positive impact on the lives of others through her service as a psychiatrist.

Richard-Alexander D’Arbelles, MD

Dr. Richard-Alexander D’Arbelles, originally from Miami, completed his undergraduate degree in Marine Biology at Florida International University. He received his medical degree from St. George’s University.

Dr. D’Arbelles is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community that has given so much to him.

“I want to inspire the next generation of physicians to do the same,” Dr. D’Arbellas said.

Tajudeen O. Basiru, MD

Dr. Tajudeen Basiru obtained his medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. While studying there, he developed a keen interest in mental health. He worked with various non-profit organizations during this time where he helped to enhance access to healthcare among different underserved populations.

Born in the ancient city of Owo, Southwest Nigeria, Dr. Basiru relocated to the United States to pursue a graduate medical education.
Dr. Basiru is excited to continue caring for the underserved at CHI.
In his spare time, Dr. Basiru enjoys hiking, cycling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Rose Ternie Andris, MD

Dr. Rose-Ternie Andris earned her medical degree at Université d’Etat d’Haiti. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she moved to the United States to pursue her medical career.

She is passionate about treating patients of all ages and building long-lasting relationships with them.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with his family, playing the piano, swimming, and learning about interior design.

Ashleigh E. Russell-Smith, APRN

Ashleigh Russell-Smith is a Behavioral Health APRN at CHI’s Doris Ison Health Center. Employed with CHI since 2019, she obtained a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master’s Degree from Florida International University in 2021. She also has a BSN from Nova Southeastern and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of West Florida.

Russell-Smith has diverse experience practicing in ER and ICU settings at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She previously worked at Henderson Behavioral Health as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Russell-Smith is passionate about serving the South Florida community and strives to make a positive impact on her patients’ lives.

Her hobbies include gardening, reading, coffee and church.