Meet Our Urgent Care Practioners

Dr. Upadhyay is a board-certified Emergency Physician and has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years. He is currently the Medical Director and CEO of Professional Urgent Care Services established in 2013. Dr. Upadhyay spent the first 15 years of his career working clinically at a Level II Trauma Center in St Petersburg, FL. He was board member for Pinellas County EMS systems, in addition he became the Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee for the Hospital. He was an active member to the Pinellas County Medical Association as a Secretary on the board and is an active member of the American Academy of Emergency Physicians.

Dr. Upadhyay graduated from the University of Michigan with B.A. in Economics and Biology and completed his medical school and residency at Wayne State University/ Detroit Medical Center. He Currently has privileges at multiple different hospitals in the Tampa Bay area continues to practice clinical Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Bhumi is a board certified pediatrician with 23 years of experience. She spent most of her career as the owner and physician at Northeast Pediatrics in our St. Pete community. She grew up with and loved the children she saw in her practice, practically feeling like part of their families!  Now she wants to continue to serve the St Pete community and has joined our urgent care!

Dr. Bhumi has a passion for communication and education.  She is the Chief Medical Officer for the Pediatric Channel at Doctorpedia and also has her own Pediatric Newsletter. Please subscribe to get info on the most common pediatric topics!  https://takehomepediatrics.beehiiv.com/subscribe

She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, certified in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She graduated from the University of Miami Combined Six Year Undergraduate and Medical degree program.  She did her pediatric residency in Detroit at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Gillian is a certified Physician Assistant, holding a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from The University of Florida. Since graduating in 2019, she has gained expertise in Urgent Care, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. In her free time, Gillian enjoys running, reading, and paddleboarding.

Natalia is a certified physician assistant and registered dietitian. She graduated from the University of South Florida with her Master’s in Physician Assistant studies in 2022. She completed most of her training in the emergency department before joining Professional Urgent Cares Services. In her free time she enjoys paddleboarding, playing soccer, and weightlifting.

Alana is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She started her professional journey in 2010 with an associates in nursing from New Mexico State University where she is originally from. She obtained a bachelors and a masters degree from South University of Tampa. Alana joins the urgent care team with ten years of emergency medicine experience. She enjoys spending time with her family and boating in her spare time.