Our Team

More than just lung and sleep specialists…

Looking for pulmonary or sleep physicians in Tampa?  Pulmonary Associates of Brandon’s care team has the experience, training, clinical judgment and procedural skill to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. From treating critically ill patients in the ICU to helping patients manage long-term conditions like COPD, emphysema, and sleep apnea, our physicians are Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.

Our care team

Meet our providers

Our physicians are board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and sleep medicine.

Nelson A. Gomez, M.D.

Nelson A. Gomez, M.D.

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician

Pulmonologist in Brandon, Florida, he received his medical degree from Pontifical Xavierian University. He has expertise in treating copd and emphysema, insomnia and sleep apnea, asthma, among other conditions.

Ryan J. Floyd, MD

Ryan J. Floyd, MD

Pulmonary & Critical Care

Pulmonologist in Brandon, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Morton Plant Hospital and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill.

Ankur Aneja, M.D.

Ankur Aneja, M.D.

Pulmonary & Critical Care

Pulmonologists treat disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.

Richard S. Powell, M.D.

Richard S. Powell, M.D.

Dr. Powell graduated from the University of Vermont in 1979 and completed his residency and fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of South Florida. He is board-certified in all three specialties and has practiced sleep medicine since 1987, helping establish the Brandon Regional Hospital Sleep Laboratory.

 Prejila Balakrishnan, ARNP

Prejila Balakrishnan, ARNP

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, providing comprehensive patient care, clinical evaluations, and ongoing support for individuals with respiratory and sleep-related conditions.