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Dr. Kennessa Hugger is a physician serving patients across FSCDR’s North Florida locations, including Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Panama City. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals living with sickle cell disease, with a focus on improving health outcomes through education, prevention, and comprehensive treatment support. Dr. Hugger is committed to ensuring patients throughout North Florida have access to quality care and resources close to home.

Colleen Sabella, MD, is a board-certified allergist and immunologist at Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates team in Tampa and Brandon, Florida, with specialized training in diagnosing and treating a wide range of allergic and immune-related conditions in both children and adults.

She earned her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Dr. Sabella went on to complete a competitive fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University at Buffalo.

Before relocating to Tampa, Dr. Sabella practiced at a major academic medical center in Portland, Oregon, where she taught medical students and residents and served as the founder and medical director of the allergy clinic at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Dr. Sabella brings a patient-centered approach to the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Associates of Tampa Bay, with clinical interests, including food allergies, eczema, asthma, chronic hives (urticaria), angioedema, and drug allergies. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for her patients through personalized care plans and long-term disease management.

Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Dr. Sabella enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons, especially hiking and visiting the beach. She is also a proud supporter of the Penn State Nittany Lions.