Your New Neighborhood Health Center on Ridge Road

Originally from Brazil, Camilla Brito brings a multicultural perspective to her medical practice, providing care in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Through her multilingual skills and advocacy for health equity, Camilla is committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care to underserved and underrepresented populations. Through her work in community health and participation in the National Health Service Corps, she strives to reduce barriers to care and help patients achieve better health outcomes.

Camilla is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) who earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Florida State University in Tallahassee. She is also an HIV Specialist credentialed by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Before becoming a PA, she spent nine years as a Paramedic serving the local community. This experience helped shape her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and improving access to quality healthcare.

Her clinical interests include comprehensive primary care, HIV care and treatment, hepatitis C treatment, HIV prevention, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP), sexual health, and acute care. She is passionate about making evidence-based healthcare accessible while creating a welcoming environment where patients feel respected, supported, and empowered to participate in their care.

Outside of work, Camilla enjoys spending time with her wife and their children. As a family, they love exploring local restaurants, visiting the beach, discovering new places, and exploring cultural diversity.

Certifications and Credentials

• Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• HIV Specialist (AAHIVS), American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM)

Shalim Shael Ramos Perez is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma Specialist passionate about providing trauma-informed care to adults. Shalim earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Antillean Adventist University, with specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and emotional regulation.

Shalim's clinical background includes outpatient, telehealth, and community settings, where Shalim developed strong skills in biopsychosocial assessments and crisis intervention. At Metro Healthy Communities, Shalim is excited to join a mission-driven team dedicated to holistic and culturally responsive care. Shalim looks forward to building long-term relationships with patients in the Tampa Bay community while advocating for access to care.

Certifications and Credentials

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), State of Florida
• Certified Trauma Specialist
• M.Ed., Mental Health Counseling, Cambridge College