About
Dr. Ilka Y. Nazario grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico and earned her medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 2001. She then completed a double residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Youngstown, Ohio, finishing in 2005. That dual training earned her board certification in both specialties, a distinction she maintains today.
Over the course of her career, Dr. Nazario spent seven years as a traveling physician, gaining experience across a wide range of patient populations and settings. She has worked in outpatient primary care, inpatient medicine, and urgent care. She holds a particular passion for adolescent and geriatric patients. A certified DOT medical examiner, she performs commercial driver physicals and carries expertise in chronic disease management, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, depression, and obesity. Drawing from her Christian faith, Dr. Nazario treats every patient with dignity and respect. She conducts appointments in both English and Spanish.
Education & Training
Medical School
Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Youngstown, Ohio (completed 2005)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nazario right for?
Dr. Nazario suits adults and children who want one physician handling all their primary care needs. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma benefit from her thorough, root-cause approach. Adolescents and older adults receive particular attention from her. Spanish-speaking patients find a fully bilingual practice. Commercial drivers needing DOT physicals and patients pursuing medical weight loss also fit well here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nazario treats a broad range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and obesity. She also provides preventive care, pediatric urgent care, and sports physicals. Her dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics allows her to care for patients from childhood through adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Nazario holds double board certification in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She completed her dual residency training in Youngstown, Ohio in 2005 after graduating from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 2001.
Yes. Dr. Nazario sees patients of all ages, from children as young as two through older adults. Her double residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics trained her specifically to care for the full age spectrum within a single practice.
Yes. Dr. Nazario conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. The practice also offers Spanish-language resources for patients who prefer them.
Yes. Dr. Nazario is a certified DOT medical examiner and performs DOT physicals for commercial drivers in Tampa. DOT physicals run $110 and the practice accepts self-pay only for this service. Dr. Nazario offers flexible scheduling to keep drivers compliant with FMCSA regulations.
Dr. Nazario focuses on identifying root causes rather than treating isolated symptoms. She draws from her Christian faith to treat each patient with dignity and respect. Her goal is to build a genuine doctor-patient relationship that supports long-term health and wellbeing.
Dr. Nazario rarely prescribes narcotics or benzodiazepines. She believes chronic pain is best managed through pain management specialists and does not treat anxiety with benzodiazepines. She does not prescribe contraception or refer for sterilization or abortion, but she can refer patients to specialists in fertility-awareness based methods.
Yes. Dr. Nazario offers a Semaglutide-based medical weight loss program that includes a full evaluation and a nutritional plan. The program costs $300 per month for the first three months and $375 per month afterward. Patients do not need a membership to access this program.
Dr. Nazario has approximately two decades of clinical experience across multiple settings. She has practiced in outpatient primary care, inpatient medicine, and urgent care. She also spent seven years as a traveling physician, building experience with diverse patient populations across different regions.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026