Our Physicians
Delia Delgado, MD
Dr. Delgado graduated medical school from University of Puerto Rico, and completed her residency training at San Juan Municipal Hospital. She has been in private practice serving the women of St. Petersburg for the last 17 years. She enjoys taking care of her patients and building long term relationships with each and everyone of them.
When she is not in the office she enjoys traveling, camping and gardening. She has also likes to spend time with her two puppies, a Morky and a Maltese.
Alexis Lipton, MD
Dr. Lipton is a born and raised Floridian and local to the Tampa Bay Area. She graduated medical school from the University of South Florida. She then went on to complete her residency at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando.
She received extensive training on the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic DaVinci surgery, as well as giving compassionate obstetrical care to women. She has particular interest in the treatment of menstrual disorders (heavy and painful periods), infertility and endometriosis. For pregnant mothers, she firmly believes in helping her patients stay healthy, active and providing support for them on their 9 month journey.
In her spare time, Dr. Lipton enjoys spending time with her two daughters, running and traveling.
Allied Health Education:
University of Central Florida: BS in Molecular & Microbiology, Summa Cum Laude
Univeristy of South Florida: Medical Doctorate
Residency:
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL
Lorraine Cuadros, MD
Dr. Lorraine Cuadros completed her undergraduate education at University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Microbiology. She obtained her medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Cuadros has special interests in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, and the treatment of menstrual disorders. She is certified to perform da Vinci robotic surgery. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists as well as Alpha Omega Alpha, a national medical honor society.
On her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, and taking care of her Doberman Pinscher.
Dr. Cuadros is fluent in English and Spanish.
Annika Chadee, MD, FACOG
Annika Chadee, MD, FACOG, a board-certified physician, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of her patients. She believes in caring for her patients as though they were her own family members.
For Dr. Chadee, the most rewarding part of her work is educating and helping women navigate through all stages of their lives and during their most vulnerable moments, providing individualized care. Her special interests include treatment of heavy or painful periods, minimally invasive surgery and family planning. She also truly enjoys caring and guiding women throughout their pregnancy and ensuring a safe birth.
Dr. Chadee is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).
She attended the University of South Florida where he earned a baccalaureate degree in Biology. Dr. Chadee earned her doctor of medicine at the St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, and completed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, NY, which is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College where she was chief resident from 2015-2016. She then practiced for over three years at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, VT, where she also served as an assistant clinical professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, NH.
She has now moved back to sunny Florida and is excited to join A Place for Women to continue comprehensive and personalized care to all women.
In her spare time, Dr. Chadee enjoys the beach, racket sports and traveling.
Sharon Welsh, ARNP
Sharon earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing at the University of North Carolina, then continued on to the University of Florida for her Masters in Nursing and became an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
She worked with Bay Area Women’s Care for more than 10 years in the past, and has served women in the Tampa Bay Area for more than 20 Years.
Her years of GYN experience make her an invaluable resource for patients of all ages. She has a special interest in hormone replacement therapy including pellet therapy.
Savanna Lentz, ARNP
Savanna Lentz is board certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Her main focus is providing women with the ultimate healthcare experience through shared decision making, trust, compassion, and evidence-based holistic care.
Prior to joining A Place for Women, she spent years as a labor and delivery nurse at Morton Plant Hospital. She holds certifications in electronic fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, and basic life support. She is passionate about preventative healthcare, helping women find the perfect birth control for their bodies, as well as building long lasting relationships with each one of her patients.
Savanna received her associate degree and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Petersburg College. She also holds a master’s degree in nursing from The University of Tampa.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two Golden Retrievers and traveling as much as possible. ”
Marlena Buitrago, ARNP
Marlena Buitrago is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is a proud graduate of the University of Tampa with her Masters degree in Nursing. Marlena is highly motivated to cultivate value in medicine by her passion for providing high quality individualized care. She prides herself upon empowering, educating, advocating for her patients through attentive listening while building and sustaining relationships of all ages across a woman’s lifespan.
Prior to joining A Place For Women she has 20 years of healthcare experience in hematology/oncology, gynecology/oncology, telemetry/medical/surgical medicine; with board certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse. She is a member of the Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nursing Council, American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Nursing Society and Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society.
Marlena’s most cherished accomplishment is a simple “thank you”, from her patients. Some of her awards include Florida West Regional Daisy Award 2018, Wow Nurse of the Year Morton Plant Hospital 2013 and the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives Preceptor Mentor of the Year Award 2019.
In her spare time she enjoys time at the beach, reading, cooking Italian food, spending time with her Family.
Dr Paula Vargas, DO
I was born in Colombia and moved to St. Petersburg at the age of 10 – granting me fluency in both Spanish and English. Completed my undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida. Stayed close to home for medical school by attending LECOM-Bradenton and completing OBGYN residency at UCF/HCA Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee.
My special interests include family planning, Robotic surgery and pelvic pain disorders. Building relationships with patients and participating in shared decision making is a great privilege that I cherish.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling around the world to experience diverse cultures, sceneries and food! Now that I am back home in Tampa Bay, I have been enjoying re-exploring my amazing home town.
Dr. Mansi Upadhyay, OB/GYN
Dr. Mansi Upadhyay earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology with a Minor in Global Health, at Emory University in Atlanta in 2014. She received her medical degree is Osteopathic Medicine and Masters in Public Health in 2020 at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. She then completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 2024. She is certified in laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic surgery.
As an OB/GYN, Dr. Upadhyay provides comprehensive care across a range of obstetric and gynecologic needs. She treats symptoms and conditions such as menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain, and prenatal care. She offers both preventive and therapeutic solutions to enhance her patients’ health and well-being.
When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Upadhyay enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, yoga and going to the beach.
Liz Gonzalez, ARNP
Liz Gonzalez has been in practice in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years. As a graduate of Emory University and board certified as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Liz takes pride in providing exceptional, individualized care for her patients. She has always been drawn to women’s health and considers it a calling and a privilege to have cared for so many wonderful patients. Liz has a special interest in optimizing hormones for her peri and postmenopausal patients.
Liz is a member of the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) and became a member of The National Society of Leadership and Success in 2022. Believing in the philosophy of life-long learning, she also attends Florida International University as a Public Relations major.
In her free time Liz enjoys hiking the national parks, white water rafting and spending time with her family. She is thrilled to have joined A Place for Women and looks forward to caring for her patients.