Luis Gerardo Martinez MD

Title: Doctor/MD

Dr. Luis Martinez is a Family Medicine physician at Community Health of South Florida’s Tavernier Health Center. He earned his medical degree at the University of Costa Rica and went on to study Obstetrics and Gynecology at State University of New York at Brooklyn Health Center.

After completing his education, he established and held a private practice for several years in Indiana where he also practiced as a successful cosmetic surgeon.

Originally born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Dr. Martinez returned to Florida in 2018 to continue his medical practice as a doctor at CHI.  He has a passion for providing quality care to individuals that are underserved in the community. ‘

“I believe in what Community Health of South Florida, Inc. represents and hope that my broad knowledge can assist those in need,” he said.

When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Martinez enjoys spending time with his family.

Sandy Santiago, MD

Dr. Sandy Santiago, is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Santiago was born and raised in Key West, Florida. Prior to medical school, Dr. Santiago attended Key West High School, during which time, he helped establish the Conchs Care Fundraiser for cancer patients in the Florida Keys. Dr. Santiago has always had the aspiration of returning home to continue serving his hometown community. Specializing in Family Medicine, Dr. Santiago’s goal is to offer high-quality, preventive, medical care with the goal of treating each of his patients like family. He is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Outside of medicine, he enjoys Gator and Conch sports, spending time with his family on the water, cooking Cuban food and participating in anything hands-on including drawing, carving and sculpting.

Toni Lalla Torres, PA

Toni Lalla Torres is an established and highly skilled Physician Assistant treating adult patients at CHI’s Doris Ison Health Center.

She enjoys working with a diverse and underserved population. While she loves providing care to adult patients in family medicine, she is especially passionate about her work with HIV/AIDS patients.

Since 2005, Lalla Torres has been involved in human trafficking initiatives. She has worked closely with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as well as lobbying on Capitol Hill for human rights issues. In 2010, she decided to pursue a career in medicine after having worked with child soldiers in Africa and human trafficking victims in India. Since then, she has been deployed to medical camps in support of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement to provide medical care to children who have crossed Southwest Border. Today her passion to serve her community continues as she sits on the board of the Anti-Predator Project, a non-profit dedicated to the fight against human trafficking.

Christopher Edouard, APRN

Christopher Edouard is a highly skilled Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience in the nursing field. He obtained his master’s degree from Chamberlin College in 2016 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to that, he graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011.

Edouard previously practiced as an ARNP in Cardiology and Family Medicine. As a registered nurse since 2011, his primary focus has been in the field of cardiology, intermediary care and orthopedics. Eduoard has worked for Baptist Health, Kendall Regional Medical Center and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

Actively involved in the community, Eduoard is committed to continuing to give compassionate care to all patients.

In his free time, he likes to read, exercise and spend time with his family.

Dayanes Rodriguez, LMFT

Dayanes Rodriguez, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 7 years of experience in the field. She received her master’s degree in Psychology from Albizu University in Miami, Florida.

Her expertise includes difficulties such as anxiety, depression and adjustment issues in couples, children, adolescents, and the elderly. Rodriguez also has substantial experience with infant mental health. During sessions, she utilizes action methods to promote spontaneity and creativity.

During her spare time, she loves to be with her family and travel.

Lisette Mira, LCSW

Lisette Mira, LCSW, is an experienced and well-established Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is the Coordinator for Therapeutic Services at CHI’s Behavioral Health Department. Mira graduated from Florida International University with a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work.

She has extensive experience in community mental health centers, schools, inpatient and outpatient programs. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of difficulties including anxiety and mood disorders, emotion regulation, impulsivity, trauma, and relationship difficulties in adults, children and adolescents.

During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, traveling and cycling.

Tariku Menberu, APRN

Tariku Menberu is an established and proficient Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the medical field. Menberu also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Miami Dade College where he teaches nursing students.

As a healthcare provider and educator, he is committed to serving and positively impacting the South Florida community. He is a graduate of Florida International University School of Nursing in Miami, Florida.

In his spare time, he likes to bike, spend quality time with his family and travel.

Abida Hussain, PA

Abida Hussain, PA, is a board-certified physician assistant with more than 10 years of experience as a primary care provider. She joined CHI in 2013 to help patients looking for high-quality medical care.

Hussain earned her associate degree as a Physician Assistant from Miami-Dade College.

Hussain is a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. In her spare time, she likes to spend quality time with her family, watch comedies and travel.

Luciel Danta

Luciel Danta is a dental hygienist with more than 20 years of experience in the dentistry field. Danta started her tenure at CHI in 2016, when she joined the dental team at the West Perrine Health Center. Originally from Cuba, she graduated from Dentistry School in 1998 and worked as a dentist for 17 years until she migrated to Miami with her family in 2015.

In her spare time, Danta loves to spend time with her husband and two children, go to the beach and read.

Malena Fernandez, DDS

Dr. Malena Fernandez is a dedicated dentist with more than 10 years of experience. Born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, she moved to the city of Barranquilla to obtain her degree as a Dentist-DDS at San Martin University.

Dr. Fernandez then moved to Miami, Florida, to obtain her Dental License at Larkin Community Hospital. Upon receiving her license, she began her practice at CHI providing comprehensive dental services to all patients.

Dr. Fernandez is a member of the American Dental Association and continuously seeks training and professional development opportunities.