Alisha Dessavre, MD

Dr. Dessavre is a native of rural central Illinois. She completed her undergraduate studies in Community and Public Health at Iowa State University and her Master of Public Health at the University of Illinois. Dr. Dessavre worked for the Illinois Department of Public Health in health policy and in local public health as a health inspector before attending medical school at the University of Illinois. During her medical education, Dr. Dessavre was very involved in the Rural Medical Education Program as well as various outreach and mentoring activities which solidified her commitment to family medicine.

Dr. Dessavre completed her family medicine residency at Halifax Health where she was Resident Association meeting leader and was involved in many scholarly activities and committees. Her role included medical consultant and site coordinator for the Reach Out and Read program which aims to improve early literacy in the pediatric patient population. Dr. Dessavre has a special interest in adolescent medicine, women’s health, and geriatrics. She has continued to serve the Daytona Beach community since graduating the program

In her free time, Dr. Dessavre enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, cooking, and crafting.

Education & Fellowship

Medical School
University of Illinois – Rockford

Residency 
Halifax Health – Family Medicine Residency Program