Elizabeth LeFave, DNP,APRNDoctorate of Nursing Practice
Allergy, Immunology
Dr. Elizabeth LeFave is a board-certified, doctorally-prepared Advanced Practice Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Her expertise spans Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU), primary care, Pulmonary, Allergy and Immunology. Dr. LeFave is committed to improving respiratory health outcomes, making her a trusted asthma specialist in Florida.As Co-Director of the Pediatric Asthma Center of Excellence (PACE) at the University of Florida, Dr. LeFave led initiatives to increase the number of Certified Asthma Educators at UF Health by offering free preparatory courses for medical professionals. She has actively contributed to allergy and asthma research, with publications on food allergies and adolescent sleep hygiene in asthma patients.
Dr. LeFave has played a pivotal role in advancing asthma care in emergency departments, outpatient clinics, and intensive care settings. Her leadership extends to policy advocacy through the Florida Asthma Coalition, where she served on the steering committee, influencing state-wide strategies for equitable asthma and allergy care.
A certified Open Airways Instructor and Easy Breathing Instructor with the American Lung Association, Dr. LeFave has been deeply involved in respiratory health education. She also served as Pediatric Pulmonary Center Nurse Faculty, a role supported by the Maternal Child Health Bureau, where she contributed to interdisciplinary leadership training.
Her credentials include a Certificate in Public Health, underscoring her dedication to addressing social determinants of health and health equity. Through her work, she continues to enhance asthma and allergy care in Florida, ensuring families receive the best in evidence-based treatment for allergies and asthma.
Expertise:
• Asthma & Allergy Management
• Atopic Dermatitis Management
• Biologic Therapy
Tami Jungklaus, APRN Nurse Practitioner
Allergy, Cardiology, Immunology
Tami Jungklaus, APRN, brings over 30 years of nursing and healthcare expertise, offering compassionate, patient-centered care. A University of Florida graduate, Tami has dedicated her career to improving patient health outcomes.Her extensive background includes six years at Cardiology Associates, where she managed patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, followed by 11+ years at the VA Medical Center, delivering specialized care for veterans. Her experience in allergy care has made her a trusted provider for patients managing chronic allergic conditions.
Beyond her clinical work, Tami is a recognized leader in the nursing community. She has held multiple leadership roles within the North Central Florida Nurse Practitioner Association, including serving as President, where she championed nurse practitioner advocacy and healthcare accessibility. Additionally, she is an Associate of the American College of Cardiology (A.A.C.C.) and has served as the Florida Chapter ACC Liaison.
Her commitment to community health extends beyond medical practice. As the founder of Dining for a Cause, a philanthropic initiative supporting nonprofits for women and children in North Central Florida, Tami has demonstrated a deep dedication to community service and health equity.
Tami has also contributed to medical research, publishing work focused on multidisciplinary care for medically complex patients, reinforcing her commitment to evidence-based healthcare and collaborative treatment approaches.
Specialties:
• Allergy & Asthma Care – Managing allergies and asthma
• Cardiology Expertise – Specialized experience in cardiovascular patient management
• Nurse Leadership & Advocacy – Promoting the role of Nurse Practitioners in healthcare policy
• Community Health Initiatives – Founder of Dining for a Cause
• Medical Research & Education – Contributor to studies on multidisciplinary patient care
Dr. Sunil Joshi, MDBoard Certified Allergist
Allergy, Cardiology, Immunology
Sunil Joshi, MD was born and raised in Jacksonville. He grew up in Arlington and attended Terry Parker High School . After graduating in 1990, he attended the University of Florida where he earned a BS in Chemistry in 1994.Dr.Joshi then entered the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he served as his medical school class president from 1995-1998, and was bestowed with the honor of giving the student address at graduation. During the ceremony, his classmates presented him with a special one-time award, The Most Valuable Person Award. This recognized his significant contribution to education, advancement of student issues, and his desire to help the class become successful. That day, May 23rd 1998, remains one of his most memorable.
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Joshi attended the Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Training program in Jacksonville . He completed his residency in 2001 and served as chief resident in 2001-02. During his time at Mayo, Dr. Joshi received the Golden Apple Teaching Award and was honored to receive the Antonelli Award given to the “most outstanding senior resident.”
Dr. Joshi received his Allergy/Immunology fellowship training at the University of Rochester in New York. His training was completed in 2004.
Dr. Joshi joined Dr. Prabhu’s very successful and respected practice in July of 2004, and became a partner in 2006. He truly enjoys treating patients with allergic disorders and believes that education of these disease processes can bring better care to the public. He spends his own time teaching residents and medical students at The Mayo Clinic about allergic and immunologic diseases. He has appeared on WJXT channel-4’s “Morning Show” many times to discuss allergy related issues and had a medical segment on Action News called “Ask Dr. J” (in 2012 and 2013) where he answered questions about any timely medical topic live in studio and with social media on the 4th Monday of every month.
He has also been able to contribute to the community’s health by serving as Editor-in-Chief of Northeast Florida Medicine, the only peer-reviewed medical journal in Florida. He is a Past-President of the Duval County Medical Society (the largest and oldest Medical Society in Florida) and currently is the President of the Duval County Medical Society Foundation. Dr. Joshi is a Past-President of the University of Florida Medical Alumni Association, and a Past-President of the Florida Allergy Asthma Immunology Society. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Chapter of the American Lung Association.
Currently Dr. Joshi is a co-chairman of the #FluVaxJax initiative of the Duval County Medical Society Foundation. He is working very closely with City of Jacksonville to promote the efficacy and safety of the Flu Vaccine in order to encourage more people in Northeast Florida to be vaccinated so that local hospital systems do not get overwhelmed during the COVID19 pandemic. The Foundation is also working on ways to minimize food deserts and gun violence in Northeast Florida. He is most proud of the efforts of the Foundation in helping to reduce the rate of physician burnout in the Jacksonville area as well.