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Editor’s Note

InCharge Healthcare 2016 represents Orlando Medical News’ fourth annual compendium of Central Florida’s healthcare leaders who have guided the region through unprecedented industry changes that continue to significantly impact the practice of medicine.

The new InCharge comes on the heels of two important milestones for Orlando Medical News. In 2015, our relaunched website created a 360-degree profile around readers via print and digital content. Soon after, our innovative analytics platform received accolades for the way optimized in-view impressions are measured, and has been heralded by advertising partners for its valuable Return on Engagement (ROE) reports.

Secondly, the 2016 edition of InCharge parallels with Orlando Medical News’ 10th anniversary! The core Orlando Medical News team, which remains unchanged since the market opened in 2006, has more in store for the New Year – rapid-response polls and surveys, white paper access, deeper social media integration, and a surprise or two. Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, InCharge remains the only directory of its kind, while Orlando Medical News continues to provide the region’s licensed MDs and DOs and healthcare executives with the only local B2B content written specifically for them.

Thanks go to all who helped bring this special publication to fruition – most notably, market publisher John Kelly and national editor Pepper Jeter, who worked tirelessly with healthcare organizations to procure accurate data – and advertising partners, who made possible InCharge Healthcare 2016. Let us hear from you throughout the year with updates as we prepare InCharge Healthcare 2017.

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ON THE COVER

Orlando Medical News appreciates the service and sacrifice our area healthcare professionals provide. We honor them all and want to acknowledge the leadership exemplified by those pictured on our cover at Orlando Health’s Health Central Hospital construction site in Ocoee, scheduled for completion in mid-2016. Pictured from left to right are: Bart Rodier, MD, Chief Quality Officer, Health Central Hospital; Rick Smith, Chief Operating Officer; Greg Ohe, President & CEO, Health Central Hospital; Michael Mueller, CFO and Christina McGuirk, CNO.

We’d also like to thank photographers Chris Rank, Rafael Tongol, Eric Sutton, and Charity DeMeer at real. simple. photos.

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AMusaddeque Ahmad, MDInternal MedicineFamily Physicians Group Metro West6320 Old Winter Garden RoadOrlando, FL 32835407-290-0555

Residency: Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, BangladeshMedical School: Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Bangladesh

Khurshid Ahmed, MDInternal Medicine; Pediatrics Family Physicians Group Casselberry946 E Semoran BoulevardCasselberry, FL 32707407-831-3141

Residency: Eastern Virginia University, Norfolk, VA Medical School: Universidad Mundial, La Paz, México

Geetha Akula, MD Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute70 W. Gore Street, # 100 Orlando, FL 32806407-426-8484

Board certified in four specialties, Dr. Akula practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Orlando clinic. After completing medical train-ing at Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India, Dr. Akula completed her internship and residency at Cabrini Medical Center in New York. She earned a fellowship in hematology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, as well as a fellowship in neoplastic diseases at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, also located in New York, NY. Dr. Akula has practiced in the Central Florida area for over 20 years.

Christopher Alexander, DOHematology, OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research InstitutePort Orange800 Dunlawton Ave., Ste 101Port Orange, FL 32127386-767-6977

Board certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology, Dr. Alexander practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Port Orange and Ormond Beach clinics. Dr. Alexander completed his medical training at the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Chicago, and residency at the University of Florida Medical Center. He earned a fellowship in oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. Dr. Alexander serves on the Board of Directors for the Volusia Academy of Medicine and for the Volusia County Medical Society.

Ahmed Al-Hazzouri, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute601 East Altamonte DriveAltamonte, Florida 32701407-303-2305

Triple board certified, Dr. Al-Hazzouri practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Altamonte, Clermont and Tavares clinics. After completing medical training at Aleppo University Medical School in Syria, Dr. Al-Hazzouri completed his internship and residency at The Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, OH, and his fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Al-Hazzouri has a keen interest in clinical trials research.

Anthony Altino, MDInternal MedicineFamily Physicians Group Hoffner5200 Hoffner RoadOrlando, FL 32812407-856-1900

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Roy M. Ambinder, MDInternal Medicine, Hematology, Neoplastic DiseasesFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute601 East Altamonte DriveAltamonte, Florida 32701407-303-2305

Triple board certified, Dr. Ambinder practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Altamonte, Oviedo and Tavares offices. A graduate of Yale University and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, Dr. Ambinder completed his internship at Roosevelt Hospital, and residency and fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center, both in New York. He has served as a former Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center and has provided physician leadership as a board member for several organizations, including Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, South Seminole Community Hospital and Florida Hospital Foundation.

Jesus Apostol, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group The Villages1400 US Hwy-441 N, Ste 930The Villages, FL 32159352-750-2108

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Dioben Aquino, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Semoran2285 S Semoran BoulevardOrlando, FL 32822407-282-8200

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York, NYMedical School: Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo

David Auerbach, MD, MBAChief Quality Officer, NewbornsWinnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies83 West Miller StreetOrlando, FL 32806321-843-9792

Dr. Auerbach is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. He did his pediatric internship and residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and simultane-ously completed a clinical fellowship in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He completed a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham and remained on the faculty of Duke University from 1982-1985. A diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and Board-Certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, he joined Neonatology Associates of Central Florida in 1985. In 1995, he was named the Director of Newborn Services at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women and head of the Division of Neonatology.

Dr. Auerbach was instrumental in the design of the NICU at Winnie Palmer Hospital which opened in 2006. When the Department of Neonatology was formed in 2009, Dr. Auerbach served as the first department Chairman.

BDebra Balkman, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Poinciana1050 Cypress ParkwayKissimmee, FL 34759407-483-1400

Residency: NSLIJ Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove, NYMedical School: Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon, PR

Lisa Barkley, MD Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Family medicine, Adolescent medicine, Sports medicineUCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd.Orlando, Fl 32827407-266-1000

Triple board certified, Dr. Barkley leads the college’s diversity and inclusion efforts, including the Health Leaders and Health Explorers pipeline programs, which mentor and tutor under-represented minority students in Orange and Osceola counties to encour-age them to enter healthcare professions. She’s active in many community health organizations, including Healthy Eatonville and the Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities.

Mildred BeamSr. Vice President of Legal AffairsOrlando Health1414 Kuhl AvenueOrlando, Florida 32806321-841-3088

Mildred Beam, Esq. oversees the management of all legal affairs at Orlando Health including federal and state regulatory compliance, corporate business matters, transactional law, patient care, employment, real estate, liability and insurance, construction and medical affairs. She also has op-erational responsibility for the organization’s clinical research and risk management functions. Ms. Beam is an accomplished attorney with significant expertise in legal issues affecting the healthcare industry including physician recruitment and self-referral, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, electronic medical records, end of life decisions, managed care issues, Joint Commis-sion of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations preparedness, and clinical research (including clinical trials, informed consent, Institutional Review Board representation, and federal regulations relating to research). Ms. Beam joined Orlando Health in 2008 after serving in key leadership positions in both hospital and private practices.

Medhat Bedros, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Apopka1049 W. Orange Blossom TrailApopka, FL 32712407-884-2952 Residency: University of Texas

Health Science CenterMedical School: Baylor University, College of Medicine, Houston, TX.

Alice Besong, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Metro West6320 Old Winter Garden RoadOrlando, FL 32835407-290-0555

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ACHE of Central Florida President’s Awards The Distinguished FACHE Service Award The “Distinguished FACHE Service Award” has been established to recognize ACHE Central Florida member Fellows and healthcare executives who demonstrate a sustained and outstanding contribution to the advancement of leadership and management through professional interaction. Recipients of this award will have demonstrated a tradition of mentoring the people around them and of working to ensure that the next generation of executives are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

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Carrie BiggarChief Financial OfficerOsceola Regional Medical Center & Poinciana Medical Center700 West Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-846-2266

Biggar recently joined Osceola Regional Medical Center and Poinciana Medical Center in September of 2015. As part of HCA’s North Florida division, Biggar will oversee financial operations at both Osceola County hospitals. Biggar brings 15 years of experi-ence to the facilities. Prior to this newly appointed role, Biggar served as Chief Financial Officer for St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Florida. She will be an integral part of the growth at both hospitals.

Tracy Bilski, MDTrauma Medical DirectorOsceola Regional Medical CenterSurgical Critical CareEmCare Acute Care Surgery720 W. Oak Street Suite 303Kissimmee, FL 34741 407-520-3957

As of July 2015, trauma surgeon and Naval veteran Dr. Tracy Bilski has been serving as trauma medical director at Osceola Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bilski oversees the trauma medical program, which recently received Provisional Status Level II Trauma Center Designation from the Florida Department of Health. With more than 20 years in the medical field, Dr. Bilski has provided expert trauma care for patients across the globe. Dr. Bilski received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Scranton and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. She is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Surgical Infection Society, and American College of Surgeons.

Ann M. BittingerFounder, Healthlaw Attorney Bittinger Law Firm13500 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite 201Jacksonville, Fla. 32224904-821-9000

Ann M. Bittinger specializes in advising healthcare entities in their business transactions. Her particular expertise is in legal relationships between hospital systems and physicians or physician groups, such as co-management agreements, joint ventures, clinical integration arrangements, practice acquisitions and employment agreements. Her clients include all types of entities and individuals in the healthcare industry: health systems, physician groups, physicians, a physician-hospital organization, laboratories, pharmacies, distributors and other practitioners.

Board certified by The Florida Bar in health law in 2005, she is in particular demand from companies located outside Florida that are expanding their businesses into Florida. She has serviced client companies headquartered in Dallas, Nashville, Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and London, U.K.

She is the only attorney in Florida serving on the American Health Lawyers Association Board of Directors.

Ann Blakeslee Deputy District Administrator, Reedy Creek Improvement DistrictChairman, Health Central Hospital Board of DirectorsHealth Central Hospital10000 W Colonial DriveOcoee, FL 34761(407) 296-1000

Ann Blakeslee currently serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for Health Central Hospital. She is the Deputy District Administrator/Comptrol-ler of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (a special taxing district of the State of Florida) and is responsible for oversight of all District financial affairs, human resources, property management,

information technology and contract, construction and risk management. Mrs. Blakeslee, a native of the Orlando area, graduated from Winter Park High School and Florida State University. She is a CPA with over 30 years of governmental accounting and auditing experience. Mrs. Blakeslee is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Florida Institute of CPAs, Government Finance Officers Association and the Florida Government Finance Officers Association. In addition, she and is secretary/treasurer of the Bond Foundation; along with being active in her church and other organizations in the community.

Dana Nicholson Bledsoe, FACHE, MBAPresident, Nemours Children’s HospitalEnterprise Vice President, Nemours FoundationNemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7022

Dana Nicholson Bledsoe, FACHE, MBA, serves as president of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando’s Lake Nona Medical City. She assumed leadership of the 100-bed academic medical center in August 2015 and is focused on building and expanding world-class programs at Nemours to provide the best possible care for the most-complex pediatric cases.

Prior to joining Nemours, Bledsoe served as president of the 174-bed Children’s and Women’s Hospital, part of the Sacred Heart Health System in Pensacola, Fla., from 2011 to 2013. More recently she helped Nemours develop strategic plans to guide the health system’s operations in both North and Central Florida.

Samuel S. Blick, MDKnee Replacement and Sports MedicineOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Born in Washington, D.C., Dr. Blick was in private practice in Southern Maryland for four years before joining the practice in 1992. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his MD from the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Blick is board certified with the American Board of Orthopae-dic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is also a member of the Florida Medical Association and the Orange County Medical Society. Dr. Blick was Chairman of the Orthopaedic Department of Orlando Regional Medical Center until June 2009. He has worked with numerous local teams in the Central Florida area including the Orlando Predators; Orlando Lions soccer club; Orlando Sun Dogs and Nighthawks professional soccer team; Orlando Cubs and Rays minor league baseball; Orlando Wahoos women’s fast pitch softball; Brown’s Gymnastic Club; Winter Park High School women’s soccer and Cypress Creek High School football.

Eric G. Bonenberger, MDOrthopedic Surgery, Specializing in Sports Medicine and ArthroscopyOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Street, Ste 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Dr. Bonenberger specializes in muscle-sparing, anterior approach total hip replacement, minimally invasive total joint replacement, full and partial knee replacement, custom knee replacement, total shoul-der replacement, arthroscopy and sports medicine. He joined Orlando Orthopaedic Center in 2008. Bonenberger completed his orthopedic surgery training and an adult joint reconstruction fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. His work has been published and he’s presented his research at several national orthopedic meetings, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. A fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the Florida Medical Association and the Florida Orthopaedic Society, he was involved in the care of athletes at the high school and college level during training.



Kenneth W. BradleyAdministratorWinter Park Memorial Hospital200 N. Lakemont Ave.Winter Park, FL 32792407-646-7000

Bradley has more than 30 years of health care experience, including campus CEO (and COO) at Florida Hospital Kissimmee and COO of Florida Hospital Celebration Health. Bradley was born at Florida Hospital and was raised in Winter Park. He’s a graduate of the University of Central Florida with an MBA, and is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Mia Branch, MDObstetrician/GynecologistCentral Florida Women’s HealthHeart of Florida Physician Group410 Lionel Way, Suite 310Davenport, Fla. 33837863-419-2420

Dr. Branch earned her undergraduate degree at Hampton University and received her medical degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/New Jersey Medical School. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Temple University Hospital. She practiced in Sebring, Fla. before working at American Hospital Dubai, the first JCI-accredited hospital in the Middle East. She is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Wendy Brandon CEOCentral Florida Regional Hospital1401 W. Seminole Blvd.Sanford, Fla. 32771407-321-4500

Wendy Brandon has served as CEO of Central Florida Regional Hospital since 2008. She began her career in healthcare management more than 20 years ago and previously served as CEO of Englewood Community Hospital.

Ms. Brandon earned her MBA from Belmont University and has a business administration degree from the University of Tennessee. She is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, chairs Career Source Central Florida, is a trustee at Seminole State College and volunteers in several capacities throughout the community.

Under Brandon’s leadership, Central Florida Re-gional Hospital: is the only hospital in Central Florida named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission four consecutive years; cre-ated the first inpatient medical rehabilitation center in Seminole County; opened Oviedo ER in 2013 and now construction has begun on a full-service hospital in Oviedo; in May 2013 was designated a provisional-status Level II Trauma Center.

John W. Bozard Senior Vice President, Orlando HealthPresident, Orlando Health FoundationPresident, Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation Orlando Health Foundation3160 Southgate Commerce Boulevard #50 Orlando, FL 32806407-841-5194

Since joining Orlando Health in 1977, John Bozard has served as financial analyst, director of finance, vice president of finance, senior VP, vice president and executive director of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He’s also served as vice president of busi-ness development and president of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Mr. Bozard stepped into his foundation role in 1999. A graduate of Florida State University with an accounting degree, he’s also a CPA and Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). Mr. Bozard is a member of the national Board of Trustees for Children’s Miracle Network, and a board member of the Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network and Florida State University College of Medicine’s Community Board.

Dennis J. Buhring, CPA, CMPEPresidentPhysician Associates77 W. Underwood St., 5th floorOrlando, Florida 32806407-649-7410

Dennis Buhring, President, joined Physician Associates in 1994 and sits on the Board of Directors. His responsibilities include all administrative functions of the 350,000-member, multi-specialty medical group, with 98 physicians and 30 medical of-fices. He also oversees finance/accounting, contracting, quality/population health and Advantaged Medicare and is working with Orlando Health to develop a stron-ger, integrated delivery system. Buhring is the Executive Director of Orlando Health’s CMS ACO. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Medical Practice Executive and also holds a master’s degree in business administration. Buhring is a member of the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Leadership Council, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the Florida Institute of CPA’s (FICPA) and Board Member of Central Florida Kidney Centers.

Aaron M. Burgess, MDOrthopaedic Surgery, Sports MedicineOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Str, Ste 200Orlando, Fla. 32806407-254-2500

Aaron M. Burgess, MD, was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. He attended Ohio University where he earned his BS in biology with a special focus in exercise physiology. He went on to graduate from West Virginia University School of Medicine, where he was president of his medical school class.

Burgess completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Orlando Health and pursued additional fellowship training in sports medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Bradd G. Burkhart, MDOrthopaedic Surgery, Specializing in Knee & Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Dr. Bradd Burkhart earned a doctorate in medicine with honors in Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Maryland. He served as a resident at Orlando Regional Medical Center and was “Resident of the Year” among all residents in all programs. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Wellington Orthopaedics and University of Cincinnati Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Burkhart is board certified and fellowship trained in orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopy, and holds additional board certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Florida Medical Association.

Ernesto Bustinza-Linares, MDInternal Medicine, Medical OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute2572 West State Road 426 – Suite 3080Oviedo, FL 32765407-565-2192

Board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Dr. Bustinza-Linares practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Deland, Orange City and Oviedo offices. A graduate of Universidad Nacional San Agustin in Peru, Dr. Bustinza-Linares completed his residency at the University of Miami – Jackson Memorial Hospital and

a fellowship in Investigational Cancer Therapeutics at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Bill Byrd, MDFamily PracticeFamily Physicians Group Longwood500 State Road-434Longwood, FL 32750407-834-4849

Residency: Indiana University, Bloomington, INMedical School: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

CThomas G Cangiano, MDMedical Director of Minimally Invasive & Robotic Urological Surgery Chief of Staff Florida Hospital Altamonte UrologistFlorida Urology Associates270 Northlake Blvd., Ste. 1008Altamonte Springs, Fla. 32701407-834-3300

Dr. Cangiano is a board certified urologist and has been in the Orlando area since 1998. He has held many leadership positions including Chairman of Urology at Florida Hospital, Chief of Staff at Central Florida Regional Hospital, President of the Seminole County Medical Society and Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital Altamonte, where he also won the Florida Hospital President’s Leadership Award. Dr Cangiano is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and maintains certifications in laparoscopic and robotic urologic procedures. He has served the Latin com-munity for over 10 years and speaks fluent Spanish. His primary hospital campus is Florida Hospital Altamonte. Dr. Cangiano has been recognized as a best doctor in the Orlando area and Orlando Magazine for 7 years in a row.

Maria Cannarozzi, MDMedical Director, UCF Pegasus Health, The UCF College Of Medicine’s Physician Practice and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and PediatricsUCF Pegasus Health3400 Quadrangle Blvd.Orlando, FL 32817407-266-3627

Dr. Cannarozzi is medical director of the college’s physician practice, which offers primary and specialty care to patients across the Orlando community and will expand its locations in 2015. Board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, her research inter-ests are adolescent medicine, school performance, healthy weight management and professionalism and leadership in medicine. She has been named one of Orlando’s Top Doctors for many consecutive years.

Stefani L. Capone, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute2501 N. Orange Avenue – Suite 381Orlando, FL 32804407-898-5452

Triple board certified, Dr. Capone practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Orlando and Winter Park clinics. After completing medical training at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and her internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL, she completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Capone has provided physician leadership at 19 hospitals across Central Florida and has served as an Investiga-tor with the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Clinical Research Center for over 15 years.



Pam Carbiener, MDOB/GYNHalifax OB/GYN1890 LPGA Blvd., Ste 160 Daytona Beach, Fla. 32117386-252-4701

Dr. Carbiener earned her medical degree from the University of South Dakota and completed her OB/GYN residency at Georgetown Medical Center. Since her arrival in the Daytona Beach area more than two decades ago from Washington, DC, she has co-founded COPE (Community Outreach to Prevent Eating Disorders), served on various hospital boards and committees, including Chief of Staff at Halifax Health and a hospital commissioner, and presided over the Volusia County Medical Society. She is a clerkship director for the FSU College of Medicine Daytona Beach Regional Campus, serves on the board of Healthy Start, Bert Fish Foundation and the Daytona Blues Festival. She has also directed medical activities for the Sexual Assault Response Team and the Daytona State College Center for Women and Men.

Vincent Carifi, MD, MMM, FACSBreast SurgeonHeart of Florida Physician Group Breast Care717 Webb Dr, Suite 1Davenport, Fla. 33837863-421-7276

Dr. Carifi has over 35 years of experience in the medical practice. The New Jersey-born physician earned his bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and master’s degree in medical management from Tulane University. He earned his medical degree from New Jersey College of Medicine and completed his residency at New Jersey College of Medicine Hospital, where he served as the Chief Administrative Resident during his last year. He was the Chief of General Surgery at Lyster Army Hospital for the United States Army, where he received the Army Commendation Medal. The married father of three wrote a published article in the American Journal of Surgery about high dose radiation in head and neck cancer. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Jeri Cascio, AAI, CPIA, PIAMInsurance Liaison & Risk Management CounselorHealthcare Division Vice PresidentMerrill Insurance Florida1209 N. Donnelly StreetMt. Dora, FL800-256-5432

Jeri Cascio specializes in helping medical practitioners and their professional affiliates work together to reap optimum insurance values and risk solutions. She is licensed in all lines of insurance with 20+ years’ experi-ence and validates cost effective risk transfer solutions through a pro-active collaborative approach.

Her consulting specialties include medical malpractice, healthcare facilities, professional liability, risk management, medical groups, accountable care organizations, workers compensation, property & casualty, directors & officers liability, employment practices liability, cyber liability, regulatory insurance and billing & coding E&O.

Israel Caro, MDFamily Practice, Geriatrics Family Physicians Group Kissimmee327 W Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-483-2000

Residency: Gurabo Community Health Center in Gurabo, San Juan, PRMedical School: University of Puerto Rico Medical School, San Juan, PR

Alix Casler, MD Medical Director of Quality, PediatricsPhysician Associates9679 Lake Nona Village Pl Ste 101Orlando, Florida 32827 407- 262-5710

Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Casler joined Physician Associates after completing medical studies at the University of Connecticut and residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. She also works as Medical Director of Quality for Orlando Health Physician Enterprise Department of Outpa-tient Pediatrics. Named one of the “Best Doctors” and “Top Doctors” in Orlando, Dr. Casler is a volunteer clinical faculty member for the University of Central Florida and Florida State Colleges of Medicine, where she has won several distinguished teaching awards. Dr. Casler is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and a member of AAP subcommit-tees on Quality and Media.

Juan Cendan, MDChair, Medical Education Department Professor of SurgeryUCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd.Orlando, Fl 32827407-266-1000

A surgeon and biomedical engineer by training, Dr. Cendan is responsible for increasing the use of mod-eling, simulation and training in education, patient care and community outreach. He recently received an R01 grant by the National Library of Medicine to investigate the ability to educate students with a virtual simulation of a patient with cranial nerve injury.

Michael L. Cheatham, MD, FACS, FCCMChief Surgical Quality OfficerChairman of the Orlando Health Surgical GroupAcademic Chair of the Department of Surgical Education Orlando Regional Medical Center 1414 Kuhl AvenueOrlando, Florida 32806321-841-5111

Michael L. Cheatham, MD, FACS, FCCM, is the Chairman of the Orlando Health Surgical Group, Chief Surgical Quality Officer and Academic Chair of the Department of Surgical Education at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Cheatham attended Stanford University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Science with Departmental Honors in 1985. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989 and completed his General Surgery Residency training and a two-year Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 1996. Dr. Cheatham has been on the faculty of the Department of Surgical Education at Orlando Health since 1996. He also holds faculty appoint-ments at the University of Florida, Florida State University, and University of Central Florida.Dr. Cheatham is past President of the World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WSACS).

Alan W. Christensen, MDOrthopaedic Surgery, Specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised on Long Island, NY, Dr. Christensen attended New York University where he completed his BS degree. After graduation from college he served in the US Air Force completing flight training at Columbus AFB, MS. He then served as a C-141 pilot at McGuire AFB NJ completing a variety of worldwide missions including airevac and combat missions in Viet Nam. Dr. Christensen joined the Orlando Orthopaedic Center in 1997. Throughout his career he has been involved in research and teaching with numerous publications and presentations to his credit. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Tamara Clancy, MDOrthopedic SurgeonVolusia Hand Surgery Clinic3635 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste 900Port Orange, Fla. 32129-2352386-788-4263

Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Clancy received her undergraduate degree from Rice University and medical degree from the University Of South Alabama College of Medicine, where she also completed an orthopedic surgery residency. She completed a hand surgery fellowship at the University of Florida and has practiced medicine at Volusia Hand Surgery Clinic since 1995. An active member of the Volusia County Medical Society and also state and national professional associations, she maintains surgical privileges at the Surgery Center of Volusia in Port Orange and Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach.

Darwin Clark, MD Chief Quality Officer, Medicine,Orlando Regional Medical Center 1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-5111

Darwin Clark, MD, was ap-pointed Chief Quality Officer for Medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) in 2014. As Chief Quality Officer for Medicine, he works with the Chief Quality Officer for Surgery to oversee quality and safety for ORMC. Dr. Clark also serves on the corporate quality team with oversight of specific system-wide initiatives.

Dr. Clark has held various key leadership roles at Orlando Health including; Medical Director for the Department of Radiology at South Lake Hospital, Vice Chairman of the Orlando Health Collaborative Quality Advisory Council. He is a radiologist with the Medical Center Radiology Group - the diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine hospital-based group for Orlando Health.

Dr. Clark earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Parkland Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Clark was awarded the Exemplary Physician Colleague Award by the Orlando Health Nurses and Allied Health team.

Fraser CobbeExecutive DirectorOrange County Medical Society1215 E. Robinson StreetOrlando, FL 32801407-622-8188

Cobbe joined Orange County Medical Society as executive director in early 2014. He is also president of Cobbe Consulting & Management, an award-winning association management firm focusing on specialty societies, and executive director of the Florida Orthopaedic Society. A Florida State University political science graduate, Cobbe interned for the Florida Medical Association’s political action committee, headed the Manatee County Medical Society in the late 1990s, and also represents Bones Society of Florida, Florida Orthopaedic Risk Purchasing Group, Florida Society of Nephrology, and the South Carolina Orthopaedic Association. His forte: Diving into the economic side of physician practices, advancing medical education and lobbying for legislative advocacy.

Michele Cofield, MDServed as Chairman, Department of OB/GYN, Central Florida Regional HospitalHeathrow OB/GYN1319 South International Parkway, Ste 1151Lake Mary, Fla. 32746 407-333-1616

Dr. Cofield is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gy-necology. She grew up in Richmond, Virginia, where she attended college at Virginia Commonwealth University and medical school at the Medical College

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Today, vein disease, or venous insufficiency, is still regarded as a cosmetic problem by many, including some doctors. There is a lack of understanding of the consequences. Progression is usually subtle, and skin and tissue changes frequently aren’t appreciated until later stages of the disease.

In the earliest stages, spider and varicose veins are seen. If the person is overweight or obese, he or she may not be aware of the varicose veins because they are hidden by the fatty tissue of the leg. People with a family history of vein problems or swelling may see or feel a bulging vein as a teenager, but usually it becomes evident during or after pregnancy in a woman. Pregnancy not only causes extra fluid in the veins, but the gravid uterus presses on the pelvic veins resisting the outflow of blood from the legs. Men usually don’t develop varicosities until a little later unless they have a family his-tory or stand a great deal in their job.

Venous disease over time causes skin changes. These can start when people are in their 30s or 40s, but often aren’t appreciated un-til the 50s. Initially there may be some thickening of the skin in the lower leg when compared with skin higher on the calf. Skin may be dry and scaly and may be confused with aging skin, especially in people who have had a lot of sun exposure. There may be trace swelling- best noted by pressing the thumb over the ankle bone at the end of the day. If this leaves an impression, swelling is present. Small patterns of spider veins may appear around the ankle, but not necessarily. These changes are more dramatic in people who are overweight. Color changes may also begin to appear, especially in the overweight or in those who stand for long periods. Initially, this might be a light pinkish discoloration along the inner aspect

of the lower leg and ankle. Usually this appears after long periods of time on the feet and can be warm and tender. This picture is often confused with cellulitis, an infection, and is treated by many primary care and ER physicians with antibiotics. The condition is stasis dermatitis, an inflammation, not infection. The treatment is elevation and, if possible, compression if the patient can tolerate it. Cold soaks or compresses can help. Sometimes a Doppler exam is ordered to rule out a deep vein thrombosis. The condition is caused by malfunctioning valves in the veins, not clots, so the test invari-ably comes back negative and the physician frequently says “there is nothing else to do.” This patient needs to see a vein specialist.

As venous disease progresses, the skin of the lower legs turns a tannish color and the tissue becomes firmer. Later this can progress to a dark brown, and underlying tissue becomes firm. This is espe-cially true and progresses more rapidly in the overweight patient. We see many patients with these changes who have been told by several physicians that there is nothing to be done or have been referred to a dermatologist. This is lipodermatosclerosis and is a pre-ulcerative condition that needs to be dealt with using compres-sion stockings or garments and treatment of the underlying venous insufficiency.

An ulcer in the ankle region is the ultimate result of untreated ve-nous insufficiency. These ulcers are painful and are avoidable unless the patient has traumatized the tissue by dropping something on or hitting the lower leg on something. When an ulcer occurs it will take a prolonged period to heal, but treating the underlying vein problem can speed the healing process and importantly decrease the chances of another ulcer occurring.

Dr. Samuel Martin, M.D., F.A.C.S.Dr. Samuel P. Martin is a board certified vascular specialist and Phlebologist with over 34 years of experience. Dr. Martin is the founder and medical director of Vascular Vein Centers and has been

dedicated to treating patients with venous and lymphatic problems since 2001.

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Best Practice: Vein Disease- Often UnDerappreciateD

Today, vein disease, or venous insufficiency, is still regarded as a cosmetic problem by many, including some doctors. There is a lack of understanding of the consequences. Progression is usually subtle, and skin and tissue changes frequently aren’t appreciated until later stages of the disease.

In the earliest stages, spider and varicose veins are seen. If the person is overweight or obese, he or she may not be aware of the varicose veins because they are hidden by the fatty tissue of the leg. People with a family history of vein problems or swelling may see or feel a bulging vein as a teenager, but usually it becomes evident during or after pregnancy in a woman. Pregnancy not only causes extra fluid in the veins, but the gravid uterus presses on the pelvic veins resisting the outflow of blood from the legs. Men usually don’t develop varicosities until a little later unless they have a family his-tory or stand a great deal in their job.

Venous disease over time causes skin changes. These can start when people are in their 30s or 40s, but often aren’t appreciated un-til the 50s. Initially there may be some thickening of the skin in the lower leg when compared with skin higher on the calf. Skin may be dry and scaly and may be confused with aging skin, especially in people who have had a lot of sun exposure. There may be trace swelling- best noted by pressing the thumb over the ankle bone at the end of the day. If this leaves an impression, swelling is present. Small patterns of spider veins may appear around the ankle, but not necessarily. These changes are more dramatic in people who are overweight. Color changes may also begin to appear, especially in the overweight or in those who stand for long periods. Initially, this might be a light pinkish discoloration along the inner aspect

of the lower leg and ankle. Usually this appears after long periods of time on the feet and can be warm and tender. This picture is often confused with cellulitis, an infection, and is treated by many primary care and ER physicians with antibiotics. The condition is stasis dermatitis, an inflammation, not infection. The treatment is elevation and, if possible, compression if the patient can tolerate it. Cold soaks or compresses can help. Sometimes a Doppler exam is ordered to rule out a deep vein thrombosis. The condition is caused by malfunctioning valves in the veins, not clots, so the test invari-ably comes back negative and the physician frequently says “there is nothing else to do.” This patient needs to see a vein specialist.

As venous disease progresses, the skin of the lower legs turns a tannish color and the tissue becomes firmer. Later this can progress to a dark brown, and underlying tissue becomes firm. This is espe-cially true and progresses more rapidly in the overweight patient. We see many patients with these changes who have been told by several physicians that there is nothing to be done or have been referred to a dermatologist. This is lipodermatosclerosis and is a pre-ulcerative condition that needs to be dealt with using compres-sion stockings or garments and treatment of the underlying venous insufficiency.

An ulcer in the ankle region is the ultimate result of untreated ve-nous insufficiency. These ulcers are painful and are avoidable unless the patient has traumatized the tissue by dropping something on or hitting the lower leg on something. When an ulcer occurs it will take a prolonged period to heal, but treating the underlying vein problem can speed the healing process and importantly decrease the chances of another ulcer occurring.

Dr. Samuel Martin, M.D., F.A.C.S.Dr. Samuel P. Martin is a board certified vascular specialist and Phlebologist with over 34 years of experience. Dr. Martin is the founder and medical director of Vascular Vein Centers and has been

dedicated to treating patients with venous and lymphatic problems since 2001.

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of Virginia. She completed her residency training at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Arnold Palmer Hospital. She worked for three years in Virginia and has returned to the Orlando area. Dr. Cofield is on the medical staff at Central Florida Regional Hospital where she has served as chairman of the department of OB/GYN.

Jeffrey L. CohenPresident & CEO, Florida Healthcare Law FirmThe Gulfstream Bank Building909 S.E. 5th Avenue, Ste 200 Delray Beach, Fla. 33483561-455-7700

The focus of Mr. Cohen’s practice, background and expertise is in transactional healthcare and corporate matters, particularly as they relate to physicians, medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers and imaging centers. He is board certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in healthcare law and has served in a variety of roles, including Associate General Counsel of the Florida Medical Association. Mr. Cohen was named “Best Health Care Attorney” in 1995 at the Sixth Annual Medical Business Healthcare Awards and was recognized by his peers in Florida Trends July 2008 issue as one of the Florida Legal Elite for 2008. Mr. Cohen graduated from Florida State University (B.A. cum laude, 1984) and Florida State University College of Law (J.D 1987).

Walter A. Conlan, III, MD, CWSPCertified Wound Specialist/CEOFlorida Wound Care Doctors1415 Gene Street Winter Park, Fla. 32789407-339-4499

Dr. Conlan is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Physical Medicine Rehabilita-tion and the American Board of Preventive Medicine, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. A Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) of the American Board of Wound Management, Dr. Conlan is among only 143 physicians nationwide to hold the elite designation of Certified Wound Specialist Physician. A past president of the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), Dr. Conlan is CEO of Florida Wound Care Doctors, Central Florida’s only medical practice that concentrates exclusively on wound care, and Medical Director for the Osceola Regional Wound Care Center in Kissimmee and the Lucerne Wound Healing Center in Orlando.

Joanna Conley, FACHECEOPoinciana Medical Center325 Cypress Pkwy.Kissimmee, FL 34758407-530-2000

Joanna Conley oversees 400 employees at Poinciana Medical Center, a full-service, emergency care hospital specializing in inpatient and outpatient surgery in Osceola and Polk counties. She took the position in 2012 – becoming the hospital’s first employee– and successfully guided the highly anticipated facility through an accelerated 14-month construction schedule.

Conley received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in healthcare administration from the University of North Carolina and earned an MBA at Vanderbilt University.

In 2014, Conley chaired the Poinciana Area Council and is now a member of the board.

Tim CookPresident & CEOFlorida Hospital DeLand701 West Plymouth AvenueDeLand, FL 32720386-943-4522

Cook has been the President and CEO at Florida Hospital DeLand since September 2013. His prior appointments include CEO for the Florida Hospital Heartland Division in Sebring, Fla., and CEO of Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital in Illinois. At Adventist Midwest Health, Cook served

as Vice President of Development, Regional Vice President of Human Resources, risk management and customer service excellence, and chief operating officer.

Antonio Crespo, MDChief Quality OfficerDr. P. Phillips Hospital9430 Turkey Lake Road, Ste. 108Orlando, FL 32819407-351-8500

Board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease, Dr. Crespo graduated from medical school at Universidad Central de Venezuela. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and his fellowship at Temple University Hospital. His area of expertise is the human immunodeficiency virus and chronic viral hepatitis as well as infections with multi drug resistant organisms. He is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society for America and the American College of Physicians.

Jennifer L. Cultrera, MDInternal Medicine, Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute110 North Boulevard EastLeesburg, FL 34748352-323-8022

Triple board certified, Dr. Cultrera practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Leesburg and Villages East clinics. After completing medical training and residency at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, she completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

DDiane Davis Davey, MDAssistant Dean for Graduate Medical EducationInterim Chair, Clinical Sciences DepartmentProfessor of PathologyUCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd.Orlando, Fl 32827407-266-1000

Dr. Davey is the institutional leader of the College of Medicine’s new Internal Medicine Residency Program with the Orlando VA Medical Center and Osceola Regional Medical Center. A former president of the American Board of Pathology, she received the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Lifetime Achievement Award for a lifetime of “tireless service and dedication to patients.” CAP is the world’s largest association com-posed exclusively of board-certified pathologists and is the worldwide leader in laboratory quality assurance.

Martin Derrow, MDChief of Internal Medicine, Medical Director of Quality – CMS ACOPhysician Associates800 N. Maitland Ave Maitland, FL 32751407-660-7100

Board certified in internal medicine, NCQA Heart/Stroke and NCQA Diabetes, Dr. Derrow completed medical school at Ohio State University and residency require-ments at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Derrow has been awarded fellowship with the American College of Physicians and is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He has been voted among the “Best Doctors” and “Top Doctors” in Orlando. Orlando Health presented him with the Exemplary Physician Colleague Award.

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Paul M Dodd, MDHematology, Internal Medicine, OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 61 Memorial Medical Pky., Ste 3804Palm Coast, FL 32164386 -206-9375

Triple board certified, Dr. Dodd, practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Palm Coast, Ormond Beach and Port Orange clinics. Dr. Dodd completed medical training and residency at the Baylor College of Medicine.

Kathleen B. Doughney, MDInternal Medicine, Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute800 Dunlawton Avenue, Ste 101 Port Orange, FL 32127 386-767-6977

After graduating from Judson College in Marion, Ala., and earning a medical degree from the University of Alabama Medical Center, Dr. Doughney completed her internship, residency and oncology fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center. Board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and oncology, she has served as medical advisor to the Race for the Cure Board of Directors, Volusia Academy of Medicine Board of Directors, and Volusia County Medical Society Board of Governors. Dr. Doughney sees patients at the Florida Cancer Specialists offices in Port Orange, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach.

Philip H. Dunn, MDInternal Medicine, Medical OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 2501 N. Orange Avenue – Suite 381Orlando, FL 32804407-898-5452

A magna cum laude graduate of Yale University, Dr. Dunn practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Orlando and Winter Park clinics. Dr. Dunn completed his medical training, internship and residency at Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. He has practiced medicine for over 30 years and has also served as Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville and as a Clinical Investigator at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Clinical Research Center.

Aurelio Duran, MDChief of StaffOrlando Health1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-5139

Aurelio Duran, MD FACC is a Cardiologist who specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. He joined Orlando Heart Center on July 1, 1992 and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Duran earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at New York University and earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He completed his residency at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. His advanced cardiac training was at the University of Florida in Gainesville, and the University of Miami. He was the Chairman of the Department of Cardiology for 8 years and served as Leadership Chair from 2009 to 2013. In 2013, he was elected by the medical staff to fulfill the role of Vice Chief of Staff. Two years later, he became the Chief of Staff at Orlando Health where he continues to serve.

Sareh Dyer, MD PediatricianInterlachen Pediatrics846 Lake Howell RoadMaitland, Florida 32751407-767-2477

Dr. Dyer was born in Jacksonville, FL. She received her undergraduate degree right here in Orlando at the University of Central Florida and went to medical school at Florida State University. She completed her medical residency training at Arnold Palmer Hospital. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Central Florida Pediatric Society and Orlando ‘Reach Out and Read’ program. Dr. Dyer enjoys teaching medical students and residents in the area. Dr. Dyer joined Interlachen Pediatrics in 2015.

EAlexander Evans, MD, MBA, FACS Medical Director of Trauma Services, Acute care and critical care surgeryCentral Florida Regional Hospital1401 W. Seminole Blvd.Sanford, Fla. 32771407-321-4500

Dr. Evans was hired in August 2015 as trauma medical director at Central Florida Regional Hospital, a newly designated provisional-status Level II Trauma Center. An acute and critical care surgeon, he served for 10 years served in the U.S. Navy as a general surgeon- tending to wounded soldiers in Afghanistan from 2009-2010. He also served as general surgeon at Walter Reed National Medical Center and was an anesthesiology and critical care fellow at Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Evans earned a bachelor’s in mathematics from Oakwood College, a doctorate in medicine from the University of Florida, and an MBA in finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he also performed his fellowship and residency. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Navy Reserves, is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

FMichael Fabian, MD, FACS Co-director, Trauma Service, Halifax Medical Center, General/Trauma SurgeonSurgical Associates of Volusia1890 LPGA Blvd., Ste 250 Daytona Beach, Fla. 32117386-274-0250

Dr. Fabian graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at USF in Tampa. In practice in Daytona Beach since 1993, he serves as co-director of trauma service at Halifax Medical Center, program director of the Halifax Health Surgery Residency Program, and served as Chief of the Department of Surgery until 2013. Board-certified as a general surgeon, he is a Florida Medical As-sociation member and past president of the Volusia County Medical Society.

Richard Feibelman, MD Chief Quality OfficerSouth Seminole Hospital555 West State Road 434 Longwood, Florida 32752407-767-1200

Richard Feibelman, MD, serves as the Chief Quality Officer for South Seminole Hospital. Affiliated with Orlando Health since 2009, Dr. Feibelman also holds various key leadership roles at South Seminole Hospital including; Associate Director of Critical Care Medicine, Chairman of Critical Care, Medical Director of Respiratory Services. He is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.

Dr. Feibelman earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Terri H. Finkel, MD, PhDChair of Pediatrics and Chief Scientific Officer Nemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7836

Terri H. Finkel, MD, PhD, received her Medical Degree in 1982 and her PhD in Biochemistry & Biophysics in 1984 from Stanford University. Finkel completed a fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at the National Jewish Medical & Research Center. 1999, she was recruited to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Rheu-matology. At CHOP, Dr. Finkel built the Division from a small group in 1999 to one of the largest and most academically productive divisions of rheumatology in the country.

Finkel’s work has been recognized by more than 100 publications and 140 invitations to speak nationally and internationally. She has 9 issued patents or patents pending, and has been awarded research grants totaling more than $12 million. Her laboratory has been funded continuously by the NIH since 1990.

Arnold W. Fleischmann, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Metro West6320 Old Winter Garden RoadOrlando, FL 32835407-290-0555

Residency: Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MAMedical School: Boston University of Medicine, Boston, MA

Regina Flores, MDHematology, Medical OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute70 W. Gore Street, #100 Orlando, FL 32806407-426-8484

Board certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology, Dr. Flores practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Orlando and Oviedo clinics. After completing medical training at University of Santo Tomas, she completed her internship and residency at the University of Santo Tomas and St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Karen Frenier, RN, ANE Senior Vice President, Orlando HealthPresident, South Seminole HospitalInterim President, Dr. P. Phillips HospitalSouth Seminole Hospital555 West State Road 434 Longwood, Florida 32752407-767-1200

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital9400 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, Florida 32819407-351-8500

Karen Frenier was appointed as President of Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in June, 2013 in addition to her duties as President of South Seminole Hospital since Nov., 2012. She has held various leadership roles throughout the organization since her career started at Orlando Health back in 1980 as a staff nurse followed by Nurse Manager of Neurology, Orthopedics and Progressive Care units from 1986-2003, Patient Care Administrator of Lucerne Hospital 2003-2006, Executive Director of Lucerne Hospital 2006-Nov 2009, and Chief Operat-ing Officer of ORMC, Nov 2009-Jan. 2010. Mrs. Frenier had served as the American Lung Association Asthma Walk chairperson for Orlando Health 2005-2010 as well as serving as ORMC’s Chair for the American Heart Association annual Heart Walk campaign 2011-2012. Karen currently sits on the Foundation Board of Directors for Seminole State College.



Steven Frick, MDChair of Orthopedic Surgery, Surgeon-in-Chief, Nemours Children’s Hospital Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Central FloridaNemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7616

Steven L. Frick, MD, is chair of orthopedic surgery and surgeon-in-chief at Nemours Children’s Hospital. He is professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and also has a faculty appointment with the University of Florida. He came to Nemours in July 2012 from Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., where he served as a faculty member and director of the orthopedic residency program. A dedicated educator and clinician, Dr. Frick is also a respected researcher and lecturer. He has published or co-authored more than 60 articles and book chapters, and serves as the treasurer of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.

Daniel M. Frohwein, MD Specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, Diagnostic/Therapeutic Spinal Injections Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Dr. Frohwein completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, prior to moving to Philadelphia, PA. He was awarded his Doctor of Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine, followed by four years of residency training in Anesthesiology at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He then completed an ACGME-approved Fellowship in Pain Medicine, also at Thomas Jefferson, prior to relocat-ing to the Orlando area. He is Board Certified in Anesthesiology, and has also obtained the American Board of Anesthesiology’s Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management. Dr. Frohwein’s clinical interests include precision spinal injection procedures to accurately diagnose and treat sources of spinal pain, interventional pain management, conservative spinal care, and multidisciplinary pain management.

Rob FulbrightPresident & CEOFlorida Hospital East Florida Region

Fulbright became the president and CEO of the five Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties in December 2015. Fulbright has been

with Florida Hospital for nearly 20 years. In 2014, he became the senior executive officer and administrator of Florida Hospital Orlando, with additional oversight of Florida Hospital Winter Garden. He previously served in leadership positions at Florida Hospital locations in DeLand, Kissimmee, Winter Park and Altamonte Springs.

Joseph D. Funk, DPMSpecializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

A transplant from Denver, CO, Dr. Funk is no stranger to various outdoor activities including golf, triathlons, and fly fishing. He is active in the Orlando community by volunteering his services to road races and other sporting events. He earned his BS degree in biology and secondary education at Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID, where he also participated in collegiate athletics. He earned his DPM degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA. He completed his foot and ankle reconstruc-tive surgical residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, FL. Throughout his years of practice, Dr. Funk has been involved in research and training podiatric surgical residents. Dr. Funk is a Diplomate of the American

Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is Board Certified in Foot Surgery. He holds additional Board Certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He is a member of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association, the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

GOlive Gaye, MBAFounder/PresidentGenCare Resources Home Healthcare7200 Lake Ellenor Drive, Suite 200Orlando, Fla. 32809407-440-2877

Olive is the founder of GenCare Resources, an in-home caregiver service providing medically neces-sary care to individuals of all ages in Florida. Prior to establishing an agency for providing medical care in the community, Olive worked as a HR executive for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the managing body for OIA and OEA.

Olive’s vision of creating a first class organiza-tion resulted in GenCare Resources. GenCare was recently accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) for commitment to excellence and was nominated for a 2015 Bright House Central Florida Business Award.

Olive holds a Master of Business Administra-tion Degree from the Crummer Graduate School of Business.

Drashti Gandhi, MDFamily Medicine Heart of Florida Physician Group Family Medicine410 Lionel Way, Suite 320Davenport, Fla. 33837 863-419-2420

Dr. Gandhi received her undergraduate degree from University of South Florida and is currently pursuing her MBA at Davenport University. She received her MD from St. Matthews University School of Medicine in the Cayman Islands and completed her residency at Bristol Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Gandhi is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians and the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians. She prides herself on providing high quality, compassionate care through open communication while respecting her patients’ religious and personal beliefs. She enjoys going to local festivals and events, trying new cuisine and traveling with her husband.

Deborah German, MDVice President for Medical Affairs, UCFDean, UCF College of Medicine UCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd.Orlando, Fla. 32827407-266-1000

Dr. German is vice president for medical affairs at the University of Central Florida and the founding dean of the UCF College of Medicine. A rheumatologist, Dr. German earned her medical degree at Harvard Medi-cal School. She did her residency at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, and then became a Fellow in rheumatic and genetic diseases at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She has served as president and chief executive officer at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville and as associate dean for students and senior associate dean for medical education at Vanderbilt University. Before coming to UCF in 2006, Dr. German spent a year at the Associa-tion of American Medical Colleges in Washington, D.C. as a Petersdorf Scholar in Residence. Many communities and organizations have recognized Dr. German for her contributions and leadership.

Ejaz Ghaffar, MDInternal Medicine2015 GME Medical Program Director2016 Medical Chief of StaffOsceola Regional Medical CenterKissimmee, FL 34741407-348-8886

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Ghaffar graduated from Khyber Medical College, Pesha-war, Pakistan and completed his internship and residency at LaGuardia Hospital-Cornell University in Forest Hills, NY. While holding a private practice in Vermillion, South Dakota, he led the Department of Medicine at the Dakota Medical Center and was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Dakota. Dr. Ghaffar is currently a hospitalist at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Medical Director at Keystone Rehabilitation and Health Center in Kissim-mee, Assistant Professor at UCF College of Medicine and Site Director of Internal Medicine at Osceola Regional Medical Center Residency Program. He was elected the 2016 Chief of Staff for Osceola Regional Medical Center.

Jessica Gielow, MDGeneral SurgeonMedical Specialty Group at Poinciana339 Cypress Pkwy., Suite 210Kissimmee, FL 34759407-343-1825

Dr. Jessica Gielow joined Medical Specialty Group at Poinciana this past August as a general surgeon who provides a multitude of open, laparoscopic and endoscopic services.

She started her medical training at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Missouri and performed her general surgery training in Pennsylvania at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. There, she served as the minimally invasive and robotics liaison as well as the chief resident her final year. She has worked with multiple hospital systems such as Cooper Trauma and Memorial Sloan Kettering, treating a variety of cases and patient populations.

Shelley Coleman Glover, MDGynecologistGynecological Specialty Care1725 E. Highway 50, Ste BClermont, Fla. 34711352-243-6686

Dr. Glover represents one of few remaining solo practitioners, managing patient care for women with non-obstetrical issues. She has a significant patient base and is affiliated with seven hospitals. A consistent Patients’ Choice Award winner, she has also been recognized locally by her patients for providing compassionate care. She graduated from medical school at the University of California at San Francisco, with special training in public health, and has concentrated research on the laser-assisted smoking cessation effects of testosterone pellet therapy on bleeding profiles in perimenopausal women.

Stephen R. Goll, MDCervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery, Adult Spinal ReconstructionOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

A native of Philadelphia, Penn., Dr. Goll joined the practice after four years as an U.S. Air Force orthope-dic surgeon. His last active duty assignment was as Chief of the Spinal Surgery Service at the Wright-Patterson USAF Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. Goll is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Spinal Surgery. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Goll has served as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at both Orlando Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital. In addition, he has contributed to numerous professional journals, and has lectured to



both national and international audiences on a variety of topics related to spinal surgery.Dr. Goll received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Penn. He completed both his surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsyl-vania. Following completion of his orthopedic surgery residency, Dr. Goll completed a one year fellowship in spinal surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Pennsylvania Hospital.

Miguel E. Gonzalez, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Leesburg801 E Dixie Avenue, Suite 101Leesburg, FL 34748352-326-4031

Residency: VA Medical Center One Veteran’s Plaza, Rio Piedras, PR Medical School: Universidad CETEC, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Ralph Gousse, MDMedical Oncology, Hematology, Internal MedicineFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute601 East Altamonte DriveAltamonte, Florida 32701407-303-2305

Triple board certified, Dr. Gousse practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Altamonte, Apopka, Oviedo and Tavares offices. A graduate of the Faculte de Medecine d’Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Gousse completed his internship and residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Queens, NY. He returned to New York to complete a fellowship with Mount Sinai Medical Center. In addition to a thriving medical practice, Since 2004, Dr. Gousse has been heavily involved in humanitarian work in his home country of Haiti. He’s also the president and co-founder of Haiti Help Med Plus Inc., a nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for Haitians. He makes mission trips to Haiti every season with teams of volunteers.

William B. Grow, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 2501 N. Orange Avenue – Suite 381Orlando, FL 32804407-898-5452

A graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Grow practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Orlando and Winter Park clinics. Dr. Grow also completed his internship, residency and fellowship in oncology/hematology at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He has practiced medicine for over 20 years and has also served as a Consulting Associate at Duke Univer-sity Department of Medicine, and as an Investigator at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Clinical Research Center in Orlando.

Radhika Gupta, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Casselberry946 E Semoran BoulevardCasselberry, FL 32707407-831-3141

Residency: State University, Albany, NYMedical School: State University, Albany, NY

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the hospital’s labor and delivery unit, post anesthesia care unit, and postpartum unit. His roles have also included lead physician for Winnie Palmer Hospital’s early elective delivery reduction campaign, unit director for the obstetric and postpartum units, chair of the obstetrics quality committee, and vice chair of the obstetrics department. In 2012, he was awarded the Exemplary Physician Colleague Award for his support of the profession of nursing.Dr. Gutierrez-Galatas attended Universidad de Zara-goza in Spain, where he graduated with a medical degree in 1977. He completed his residency training at Texas Tech University at El Paso in 1983 and has been a private practice physician since 1984.

HJamal Hakim, MDChief Operating OfficerOrlando Health1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-8130

Jamal Hakim, MD oversees the daily operations and management of all hospitals and their patient care. He also oversees the organiza-tions clinical quality, as well as human resources. He has served Orlando Health in various capacities since 1991, most recently as interim president and CEO from 2013 to 2015. In 2011, he was appointed the organization’s first chief of quality and clinical transformation overseeing the development and implementation of a system-wide quality plan that has since resulted in numerous quality awards and recognitions for Orlando Health hospitals and services. Dr. Hakim is board certified in anesthesia, is an active member of the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, and is a practicing anesthesiologist at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the organization’s eight wholly-owned or affiliated hospitals. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, graduating from Duke University, completed medical school at Indiana University and completed his anesthesia residency at the University of Florida.

Lawrence S. Halperin, MDOrthopaedic Surgery, Hand and Upper Extremity SurgeryOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Halperin earned his BS magna cum laude with honors in biological chemistry, at Tulane University in New Orleans. After graduation, he returned to Brooklyn and earned his MD at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center’s College of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery and an orthopaedic residency at the State University Health Sciences Center and Kings County Medical Center in Brooklyn. He also completed a one-year fellowship in hand surgery at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of SUNY’s Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, NY. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is a member of the Orlando Regional Orthopaedic Medical Economic and Outcome Committee and served on Congressman Feeney’s Healthcare Advisory Panel. Dr. Halperin previously served as the Chief of Orthopaedics at Lucerne Medical Center and as a member of the State of Florida Surgical Neuro-Musculoskeletal Guideline Committee. He has also served on the Orthopaedic Quality Assurance Committee at Orlando Regional Healthcare System and served as co-director of the RSD treatment at Lucerne Medical Center.

Doug HarcombeSenior Vice President & AdministratorFlorida Hospital Altamonte601 E Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701Doug Harcombe is the Senior Vice President and Administrator of Florida Hospital Altamonte and oversees the north market of Florida Hospital, includ-ing Florida Hospital Apopka. Harcombe has worked with Adventist Health System for 20 years and served in number of roles, including Vice President at Florida Hospital Celebration and Administrator of Florida Hospital Lake Placid.

Delicia Haynes, MD Family Medicine/Obesity Medicine Physician Family First Health Center1898 South Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste 360Daytona Beach, Fla. 32119386-492-1064

Dually board-certified, Dr. Haynes graduated from the University of Louisville, earned a medical degree from the University of Kentucky, and completed her training at the Halifax Health Center for Family and Sports Medicine Residency Program. She completed additional training in aesthetics, laser cosmetic proce-dures, and physician-supervised weight management. Dr. Haynes is the only board-certified obesity medi-cine physician serving Clay, Flagler, Lake, Putnam and Volusia counties. She serves as an executive commit-tee member of the Volusia County Medical Society, a Junior Achievement volunteer, and a Volusia County Public Schools Certified Youth Motivator.

Julie H. Holland, MD, MBAChief Quality Officer, South Lake Hospital, an Orlando Health Affiliate South Lake Hospital1900 Don Wickham Drive Clermont, FL 34711352.394.4071

Dr. Holland has been affiliated with South Lake Hospital since 2004, when she joined South Lake Anesthesia Services (SLAS). Holland received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from James Madison University, medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and residency in Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Virginia. Most recently she received her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

In her role with SLAS, she provides leadership for the Department of Surgical Services, manages the daily operating room schedule and co-manages South Lake Anesthesia Services. In 2012, Dr. Holland was named South Lake Hospital’s Chief Quality Officer. Dr. Holland is an active participant of the Quality Review Committee and Surgical Accountable Co-Management. She has an interest in humanitarian medicine and participated in a surgical team medical mission to Honduras in 2002 and 2008. Dr. Holland has also completed 18 years in the United States Army Reserve and most recently delivered the commencement address at the Howard University College of Medicine, Honors and Oath Ceremony, Washington, DC.

Jeffrey D. HoltHealthcare Banking ConsultantVice PresidentPNC Bank8708 Lee Vista Blvd.Orlando, FL 32829407-381-0151

A University of Michigan graduate, Holt has nearly three decades of investment banking expertise. Working solely with medical professionals, he specializes in revenue cycle management, healthcare practice transition support, and educational support in the areas of practice embezzlement, practice and patient identity theft, and asset protection. A former investment banker for Goldman Sachs in San Francisco, managing director for infrastructure bank-ing with the Bank of Montreal, and chairman of the Utah Transportation Commission, he is a well-known Central Florida speaker covering complex healthcare business matters.

Lars HoumannPresident & CEOFlorida Division of Adventist Health System900 Hope WayAltamonte Springs, FL 32714407-357-1000

Houmann joined Florida Hospital in 1993 and has been responsible for several major hospital expansion projects, including Florida Hospital Celebration Health and Florida Hospital for Women. During his tenure, Florida Hospital has repeatedly been named the top hospital in Florida and among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

William L. Huether, MDMedical Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery/Robotics General SurgeryFlorida Hospital Altamonte4106 West Lake Mary BlvdSuite 330Lake Mary, Fla. 32746407-833-9195

Dr. Huether joined Advanced Surgical Care Specialists in 1999. He received his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Huether went on to complete his surgical residency at the University of Florida at Shands. Now, as a partner at the practice, he has been an integral part of expanding the group’s advanced laparo-scopic procedures. Dr. Huether has special interest in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. Dr. Huether has held many surgical leadership positions in the community.

Sayed Hussain, MDInterventional CardiologyOsceola Regional Medical Center14501 Gatorland Dr.Orlando, FL 32837407-846-6004

Dr. Hussain is board certified in Inter-nal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology. He practices at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Osceola Regional Medical Center which includes a special focus on minimally invasive valve surgery (TAVR). Dr. Hussain graduated medical school from Aga Khan University and started his training at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He is dedicated to utilizing the latest technological methods for treat-ment while simultaneously focusing on prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Maen A. Hussein, MDInternal Medicine, Oncologist, HematologistFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute110 East North Boulevard EastLeesburg, Florida 34748352-323-8022

Triple board certified, Dr. Hussein practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Leesburg, Tavares and Villages clinics. A graduate of the University of Jordan, he completed internship and residency requirements at Brown University’s Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, and a fellowship at Saint Louis University in Missouri. A member of the State Board for the American Cancer Society, he’s also a cancer liaison physician for Florida Hospital Waterman and Leesburg Regional Medical Center cancer programs. In 2010, he received an Outstanding Achievement Award for the CLP position for Leesburg Regional’s cancer program. At Florida Hospital Waterman, he was the inaugural Physician of the Quarter Award recipient.



IRyan M. Ilgenfritz, MD, MSPediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Nemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, FL 32827407-650-7616

Ryan M. Ilgenfritz, MD, MS is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with clinical interests in hip disorders, spinal deformity and traumatic injuries of the spine. Prior to joining Nemours in January 2015, he was an assistant professor at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. After earning his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was a member of the AOA Honor Medical Society, he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery and scoliosis at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Ilgenfritz additionally earned a Master of Science in clinical and health services research from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Dr. Ilgenfritz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

George F. Indest III, JD, MPAPresident and Managing Partner The Health Law Firm1101 Douglas AvenueAltamonte Springs, Fla. 32714407- 331-6620

Indest is board certified by the Florida Bar in the legal specialty of Health Law. He holds an AV® Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, the highest level attainable by an attorney. According to Martindale-Hubbell, his rating is five of five. Indest is on the executive council of the health law section of the Florida Bar and has chaired the medical/legal committee of the Orange County Bar Association. He received his undergraduate and JD degrees, cum laude, from Tulane University. He was also awarded an LLM degree, with highest honors, from the National Law Center at George Washington University. He teaches, lectures frequently, and serves as an adjunct professor in health law for the Barry University School of Law and University of St. Francis Graduate School.

Meera Iyengar, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute70 W. Gore Street – Suite 100Orlando, FL 32806407-426-8484

Dr. Iyengar practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Orlando and Clermont clinics. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, she completed her residency at the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center and a Fellowship in Oncology/Hematology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI.

Vasundhara G. Iyengar, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology, Anatomic and Clinical PathologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute601 East Altamonte DriveAltamonte Springs, Florida 32701407-303-2305

Dr. Iyengar practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Altamonte, Clermont and Villages clinics. A graduate of Bangalore University in India, she completed an internship and residency at Mountainside Hospital in New Jersey, St. Joseph Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and Hackensack Hospital in New Jersey, respectively.

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JHumayun Jamidar, MD, FACC, FSCAI CardiologistCardiology Physicians 305 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Ste 301Daytona Beach, Fla. 32117386-677-6672

Board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology, and certified in nuclear car-diology and NASPE testamurium in pacemakers, Dr. Jamidar graduated from Queens University of Belfast in Northern Ireland, completed his internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s Hospital and St. Louis Re-gional Medical Center, and fellowship training at the University of Oklahoma and the Regional Cardiology Center at Royal Victoria University Hospital in Belfast, UK. Speaking five languages, he has devoted medical missionary work in Surat, India, and Mombasa, Kenya. He has served as Chief of Medicine/Credentials and president of the medical staff at Halifax Medical Center, where he is director of echocardiography. He also serves as a Florida State University School of Medicine professor. He has chaired fundraising events for the Volusia/Flagler chapter the American Heart Association.

Swannie Jett, DrPH, MSc Health OfficerFlorida Department of Health in Seminole County400 W. Airport Blvd. Sanford, Fla. 32773 407-665-3000

Jett was appointed by the State of Florida and Seminole County Board of County Commissioners as the Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County.

Currently, Dr. Jett is a Major in the Air Force National Guard where his latest assignment was in Senegal, Africa assisting with the Ebola Virus Outbreak. Dr. Jett is a national leader in public health as President-Elect of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

Dr. Jett holds a Doctorate of Public Health with emphasis in Preventive Medicine from the University of Kentucky, Master of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in Bio-Systems Engineering.

Jesse Johnson, MDServed as Chief of Staff, Central Florida Regional HospitalPrimary Care Center at Lake Mary4106 West Lake Mary Blvd, Ste 100Lake Mary, Fla. 32746407-333-2273

Dr. Jesse Johnson grew up in Orlando and was among the first UCF students to attend the University of Florida College of Medicine. His residency and internship were at Memorial Medical Center in Savan-nah, Georgia. He’s a member of the American College of Physicians, Florida Medical Association and the Seminole County Medical Association. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been practicing in the Central Florida area for two decades.

Michele Johnson, MDObstetrician/GynecologistCentral Florida Women’s HealthHeart of Florida Physician Group410 Lionel Way, Suite 310Davenport, Fla. 33837863-419-2420

Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetri-cians and Gynecologists, Dr. Johnson has experience in clinical and hospital settings as well as teaching medical students. She received her MD from Ross University School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, where she served as the Chief Administrative Resident. Prior to joining Heart of Florida Physician Group, she worked in Colorado and Washington. She was also an Associate Clinical Professor at Pacific Northwest University of the Health Sciences.

Craig P. Jones, MDSpecializing in Orthopaedic Oncology, Joint Replacement, Sports MedicineOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Born in Pittsburgh, Penn., Dr. Jones attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and then completed his degree in chemistry summa cum laude at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He earned his MD from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed his general surgery internship at Baylor’s Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Jones completed a 1-year residency in orthopaedic pathology at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Hospitals and a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Jones is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association and the Orange County Medical Society. He has published articles in a variety of professional journals.

Mark A. Jones Senior Vice President, Orlando HealthPresident, Orlando Regional Medical Center Orlando Regional Medical Center 1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-5111

In June 2013, Mark A. Jones was appointed Senior Vice President of Orlando Health and President of Orlando Regional Medical Center. His career with Orlando Health began in 1986 as an Administrative Resident, and since that time has held various leadership positions throughout the organization. In 2005, Mr. Jones assumed the duties of Chief Operat-ing Officer at ORMC, which included the strategic development of clinical service lines. He was ap-pointed Vice President of Operations for ORMC and Lucerne Hospital in 2006. In December 2008, he was appointed President of Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.

Mr. Jones received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 1984 and his Master in Business Administration (MBA) in 1986 and Health Administration (MHA) in 1987 from Georgia State University. He currently serves as a board member of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc., of The United Arts, on the Florida State College of Medicine Orlando Community Board, and as a member of the Heart of Florida United Way’s Investing in Results Council. Mr. Jones is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He previously served as the chairman of United Way’s Improving Financial Stability Cabinet, board member with the Heart of Florida United Way, board member of the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce, and as a member of the community board for the Dr. Phillips YMCA.

Mary Joseph, MDFamily PracticeFamily Physicians Group Hunter’s Creek14075 Town Loop BoulevardOrlando, FL 32837407-438-5858

Residency: Flower Hospital, Toledo, OH Medical School: University of Calicut Medical College in Calicut, India

Meena Joseph, MD Medical Director Florida Department of Health 400 W. Airport Blvd. Sanford, Fla. 32773407-665-3000

Dr. Joseph received her undergradu-ate degree from Mercy College and MD at Calicut Medical College, both in India. She completed her pediatrics residency at St. Louis University in Missouri. Her career began at the Central Florida Family Health Center in Sanford, followed by a position at

the Department of Health in Seminole County. She mentors ARNPs and RNs doing clinical rotations at the DOH-Seminole.

KMichael Karr, MDOrthopaedicsOsceola Regional Medical Center604 Oak Commons Blvd Kissimmee, FL 34741407-846-6004

Dr. Michael A. Karr moved to Kissimmee in January 1985. He received his MD from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1976. He went on to the Naval Regional Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia where he served an internship in surgery, then a four year residency in orthopaedic surgery. He also had fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. He completed his naval career as Director of The Total Joint Service at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Dr. Karr is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a charter member of the Association for Arthritic Hip and Knee Surgery.

Seth Kaufman, DOPhysiatristHeart of Florida Physician Group Interventional Pain410 Lionel Way, Suite 201Davenport, Fla. 33837863-547-8900

Dr. Kaufman is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He earned his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and attended medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center and was a fellow at the Center for Pain and Physiatric Rehabilitation, where he took interest in interventional pain. He has authored several articles about physical medicine, re-habilitation and pain medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, International Spine Intervention Society, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Osteopathic Association.

Robert KriegerChief Executive OfficerOsceola Regional Medical Center700 West Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-846-2266

Krieger has been CEO of Osceola Regional Medical Center since July of 2015. He previously served as CEO of Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, HCA’s Orange Park Medical Center, Humana Hospital Biscayne in Miami and Humana Hospital in Louisville, KY. The New Jersey Native earned an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Florida State University. Krieger’s priority at Osceola Regional is to continue building collaborative working relationship with the medical staff, senior leadership team and employees. In addition, Krieger’s goal is to help Osceola Regional build on its reputation of high-quality care and patient satisfaction.

Thomas Kelley, MDChief of Quality and Clinical TransformationOrlando Health1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806407-767-5800

Thomas R. Kelley, MD has been affiliated with Orlando Health since 2009 and currently oversees the organization’s healthcare quality programs. Prior to assuming the role in August 2015, Dr. Kelley served as the system’s interim chief of quality and clinical transformation beginning in March 2014. He also served as chief quality officer of Orlando Health South

For questions about hip dysplasia, PAO or to refer a patient for evaluation, call (407) 650-7715 or visit Nemours.org/PatientReferrals.

The promise

of a life in motion.

Hip dysplasia, a common cause of hip pain in adolescents and young adults, belongs in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with unilateral or bilateral activity-limiting pain localizing to the hip, groin, buttock or knee. Clicking or snapping may be reported; locking may occur if the acetabular cartilage has torn. Hip dysplasia may be missed on radiographs if recently updated measurement criteria aren’t applied.

Nemours is proud to offer Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO), a single-incision surgical procedure practiced by only a few orthopedic surgeons in Florida including Dr. Ryan Ilgenfritz. PAO gives adolescents with hip dysplasia the potential to return to unrestricted activity.

By improving acetabular alignment to correct for cartilage overloading in the dysplastic hip, PAO can improve a youth’s quality of life by:

• extending the life of the natural hip • normalizing the anatomy and function of the natural hip • delaying or avoiding prosthetic hip replacement • removing or reducing activity restrictions • increasing range of motion

PAO is appropriate for correction of hip dysplasia after pelvic growth is complete, which may be as early as age 10. Although an eight-week offloading period is required after PAO to facilitate bone growth and healing, a return to unrestricted activity is usually feasible within six months.

Your child. Our promise.

Ryan Ilgenfritz, M.D., M.S.Orthopedic Surgeon

For questions about hip dysplasia, PAO or to refer a patient for evaluation, call (407) 650-7715 or visit Nemours.org/PatientReferrals.

The promise

of a life in motion.

Hip dysplasia, a common cause of hip pain in adolescents and young adults, belongs in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with unilateral or bilateral activity-limiting pain localizing to the hip, groin, buttock or knee. Clicking or snapping may be reported; locking may occur if the acetabular cartilage has torn. Hip dysplasia may be missed on radiographs if recently updated measurement criteria aren’t applied.

Nemours is proud to offer Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO), a single-incision surgical procedure practiced by only a few orthopedic surgeons in Florida including Dr. Ryan Ilgenfritz. PAO gives adolescents with hip dysplasia the potential to return to unrestricted activity.

By improving acetabular alignment to correct for cartilage overloading in the dysplastic hip, PAO can improve a youth’s quality of life by:

• extending the life of the natural hip • normalizing the anatomy and function of the natural hip • delaying or avoiding prosthetic hip replacement • removing or reducing activity restrictions • increasing range of motion

PAO is appropriate for correction of hip dysplasia after pelvic growth is complete, which may be as early as age 10. Although an eight-week offloading period is required after PAO to facilitate bone growth and healing, a return to unrestricted activity is usually feasible within six months.

Your child. Our promise.

Ryan Ilgenfritz, M.D., M.S.Orthopedic Surgeon



Seminole Hospital in Longwood, where, under his leadership, the hospital became the organization’s first to install and activate digital quality boards in public areas to provide medical outcomes data directly to patients and families. The hospital was also the first Orlando Health facility to utilize the Xenex germ-fighting robot to keep healthcare associated infection rates low and patients safe. Both initiatives have since been introduced at all Orlando Health hospitals. Dr. Kelley graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville. He worked as a faculty physician training residents at Atlanta Medical Center where he developed the first continu-ous quality improvement council for the residency program. He also started the only free clinic to serve the uninsured people of South Atlanta and was the founder of the Georgia Free Clinic Network. He is a practicing primary care physician and continues to see patients in his Longwood office.

Scott D. Klioze, MD, Interventional Radiologist, Officer Volusia County Medical SocietyRadiology Associates1673 Mason Avenue, Ste. 305 Daytona Beach, Fla. 32117386-274-7118

Dr. Scott Klioze is a Vascular and Interventional Radiologist with Radiology Associates, P.A. and the Medical Director of the Florida Endovascular Special-ists located in Daytona Beach. Dr. Klioze is the author/host of Modern Medicine, an informational healthcare series targeting the community at large, produced by WDSCTV15. Additionally, he is the host of a weekly taped radio show, The Doctor is In, that reaches community members in Volusia and Flagler counties and points beyond. You can hear the show every Saturday morning on WNZD News Radio at 8:30 AM. Dr. Klioze is the current Treasurer of the Volusia County Medical Society and recently represented the VCMS as a delegate at the Florida Medical Association Annual Meeting held in Orlando, FL. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, the Society of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology; the Florida Radiological Society, and the Radiological Society of North America. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School, and completed his Residency and Fellowship in Vascular and Interven-tional Radiology at the University of Florida.

Sonali Sanjeev Kumar, MDInternal MedicineFamily Physicians Group Downtown207 W. Gore Street, Ste 200Orlando, FL 32806407-859-2882

Residency: Brookdale University Hospital, Brooklyn, NY Medical School: University of Gujarat in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

LTom Lacy, MDPediatricianMedical Director, Nemours Children’s Primary CareNemours Children’s Primary Care9145 Narcoossee RdOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7961

Tom Lacy, MD, is the medical director for Nemours Children’s Primary Care, which includes 12 locations in Central Florida. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Alabama, he received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine where he was admitted to the medical school honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Lacy completed his residency training in Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama/UAB program and was selected as Chief Resident during his final year. In 1983, he began general pediatric practice in Birming-ham, Alabama, and remained there until 1990, when he moved to Orlando. Dr. Lacy holds faculty appointments at both FSU College of Medicine and UCF College of Medicine where he teaches medical students.

Chad Lamoureaux, MD, FAAOSOrthopaedic SurgeonMid-Florida Orthopaedic AssociatesHeart of Florida Physician Group42719 Hwy 27, Suite 103 Davenport, Fla.33837863-877-2880

Dr. Lamoreaux practices general orthopaedics, including trauma, sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, joint arthroplasty, foot and ankle and hand surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. After receiving his MD from Albany Medical College, he completed his residency at Palmetto Health Richland at the University of South Carolina. He has written an article for the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

Bryan LeeChief Operating OfficerOsceola Regional Medical Center700 West Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-846-2266

Lee was named COO of Osceola Regional Medical Center in April of 2015. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, a 358-bed facility in Florence, Alabama. In October 2013, Lee was named one of Alabama’s top “Young Movers and Shapers under 35” by Business Alabama magazine. Lee works closely with the rest of Osceola Regional’s administra-tive team to exemplify and maintain the vision that everyone who walks through the doors will leave with a positive experience.

Adam B. Levitt, MD, RVT, FACSVascular SurgeonVascular Specialists of Central Florida80 West Michigan Street Orlando, Fla. 32806407-648-4323

Board-certified in general and vascular surgery and a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Dr. Levitt graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland and with honors from the Tufts University School of Medicine. He served in the United States Marine Corps and completed his general surgery residency at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, where he was named Top Resident, served as Chief Administrative Resident, and was awarded the John Kesheshian Award for Excellence in Vascular Surgery. He completed a vascular fellowship at Atlanta Medical Center and a one-year fellowship at the American Cardiovascular Research Institute.

John F. Lovejoy III, MD Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Nemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7616

John F. Lovejoy III, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with clinical expertise in sports medicine and spinal deformity. Prior to joining Nemours, he was a staff physician at Children’s National Medical Center and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics at George Washington University. After earning his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Atlanta Medical Center and a clinical fellowship in pediatric ortho-pedics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Dr. Lovejoy is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Michael R. LoweManaging PartnerMichael R. Lowe, PA2180 West State Rd 434, Ste 1124Longwood, Fla. 32779407-332-6353

A board-certified health law attorney,

Lowe concentrates his Florida-based law practice on representing physicians and physician group prac-tices in business, transactional, litigation, professional licensure, regulatory, operational and administrative matters. The practice includes issues of Stark II, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, managed care contracting, compliance, Medicare/Medicaid matters, physician employment agreements and medical malpractice defense. Mr. Lowe is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association and the Health Law Section of the Florida Bar. He is also a member of the Georgia Bar and past chair of the Medical/Legal Committee of the Orange County Bar Association.

MSamuel P. Martin, MD, FACSFounder, Medical Director PhlebologyVascular Vein Centers1200 Edgewater Dr. Orlando, FL 32804 407-781-3274

Samuel Martin is a vascular specialist with over 33 years of experience. His educational background includes a BA from Yale University, an MD from Duke University, a general surgery residency at New York Hospital-Cornell, and a vascular fellowship at theOchsner Foundation Hospital. A founder and former head of the Central Florida Wound Care Center, Martin developed an interest in venous disease. On staff at Florida Hospital and Orlando Health, Martin is past president of the Florida Vascular Society, and a repre-sentative of the Florida Vascular Society. Board certified in phlebology, he is a member of numerous regional and national vascular societies, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, Southern Association of Vascular Surgery, International Society of Vascular Surgery, American College of Phlebology and the Society of Vascular Ultrasound. He is certified in wound-care.

Michele Borton Martin, RN, BSNSales & Marketing DirectorVascular Vein Centers1200 Edgewater Dr. Orlando, FL 32804407-244-8559 (ext. 1014)

A registered nurse with 29 years of experience, Martin is a Central

Florida native. She worked at Orlando Healthcare for 17 years as an operating room nurse, managed daily operations, and was the assistant nurse manager of surgery. She joined Vascular Vein Centers eight years and is the director of Sales and Marketing.

Todd Maugans, MD, Chief of Neurosurgery Nemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7250

Todd Maugans, MD, Chief of Neurosurgery, joined NCH from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where he served as an academic pediatric neurosurgeon and faculty member at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Maugans was drawn to NCH in part because of our dedication to holistic, child- and family-centered medicine as a key to healing – a philosophy he embraced early in his career as a family practice physician. Dr. Maugans earned his medical degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and obtained residency training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical, New Hampshire, University of Virginia, and University of Vermont. He received clinical fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. His clinical and research areas of expertise include concussion and surgical procedures for craniosynostosis.



Peter A. Marzek, MD, FACSPlastic SurgeonBosshardt & Marzek Plastic Surgery Center of Lake County1879 Nightingale Lane, Ste A2Tavares, Fla. 32778-4363352-742-0079

Dr. Marzek practices medicine at the Plastic Surgery Center of Lake County, an accredited Ambulatory Surgical Center, with his partner, Richard Bosshardt, MD, at the Lakeside Medical Building near Florida Hospital Waterman. A graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, the bilingual (English and Spanish) physician is affiliated with Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, South Lake Hospital and Florida Hospital Water.

Morteza Mashkouri, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Winter Park255 N Lakemont Avenue, Suite 101Winter Park, FL 32792407-647-6070

Residency: University of Illinois, Saint Francis Medical Center, Peori, IL Medical School: University of Azarabadegan, Tebriz, Irán

Ken MattisonPresident & CEOFlorida Hospital Flagler60 Memorial Medical ParkwayPalm Coast, FL 32164386-586-2000

Mattison has been the President and CEO at Florida Hospital Flagler since June 2013. He previously served as CEO at Florida Hospital Waterman for 16 years. Prior to joining Waterman, he served as President/CEO of Jellico Community Hospital from 1991-1997. His service has also included Vice President/COO of Park Ridge Hospital, Vice President/CFO at Gordon Hospital and PFS Director at Scott Memorial Hospital.

G. Grady McBride, MD Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Adult Spinal ReconstructionOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

A native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals, and later studied biomedical engineering at the University of Utah, Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences. Dr. McBride also completed a one-year John H. Moe Spinal Fellowship at Twin Cities Scoliosis Center in Minneapolis. He is board certified by the American College of Spine Surgery. He is a member of the Florida Orthopaedic Society, the Scoliosis Research Association and the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. McBride has also served as chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Lucerne Medical Center and Florida Hospital Orlando.

Michael D. McCleary MDPrimary Sports MedicineOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Str, Ste 200Orlando, Fla. 32806407-254-2500

Dr. McCleary joined the staff and physicians of Orlando Orthopaedic Center in August 2007. He attended the Medical College of Ohio for his medical degree before completing a residency in Pediatrics at Akron’s Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Akron, Ohio. It was at ACH where he completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine. McCleary gave his time and expertise toward numerous sport-ing events including MAC and Big East Conference Championships in various collegiate sports. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the

American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Dennis McCommon, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Semoran2285 S Semoran BoulevardOrlando, FL 32822407-282-8200

Residency: Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TNMedical School: University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN

Susan McLean, RNChairman, South Lake Hospital, an Orlando Health Affiliate, Board of Directors South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health1900 Don Wickham Drive Clermont, FL 34711352.394.4071

Susan McLean has served as chairman of South Lake Hospital’s Board of Directors since 2007. Ms. McLean first joined the hospital’s district board in 1988 and was appointed to the board of directors in 2003. She has an extensive career in healthcare, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from the University of Florida. In 1982, Ms. McLean helped found Lake-Sumter Community College’s (now Lake-Sumter State College) nursing program, where she was named director. She has provided leadership through board participation in several other organiza-tions including the Florida Nurses Association Board, the Florida Nurses Association Foundation Board and the Community Foundation of South Lake.

Gail Meece, R.T. (R)(CT)(MR) Director of OperationsOrlando Health Physician Associates77 W. Underwood St., 5th floor Orlando, Florida 32806407-649-7410

Gail Meece, Director of Operations, oversees all clini-cal and operational functions to ensure high-quality services, efficiency, and cost-effective management. Other duties include planning, developing, and implementing strategies for generating new revenue for the company. She leads enhancement of ancillary services, including mobile diagnostics on-site ultrasound services. She reports directly to the COO, where together their goal is to continuously assess and improve the company’s performance. Gail previ-ously worked as the Director of Operations for one of the largest multi-modality outpatient radiology facili-ties in Orlando, Florida. She is a member of Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) and the American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT).

Victor W. Melgen, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute917 Rinehart Road, Ste 2041Lake Mary, Florida 32764407-804-6133

Board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, Dr. Melgen practices at Florida Can-cer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Deland, Lake Mary Rinehart, Oviedo and Orange City clinics. A graduate with honors of the Universidad Nacional Pedro Heriquez Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Melgen completed his internship, residency and fellowships in hematology and oncology at the University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Veterans Hospital and Sylvester Cancer Center. His research interests include chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic treatments of lung cancer, breast cancer, lymphomas and adult leukemias.

Raquel Michel, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Lake Underhill10829 Dylan Loren CircleOrlando, FL 32825407-273-7373

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York, NY Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo

Carol MillwaterExecutive Director of Lake Sumter Medical Society We Care of Lake County Director Lake Sumter Medical Society 401 E. Alfred St. Tavares, Fla. 32778352-742-9902

Carol Millwater has been the Executive Director of the Lake Sumter Medical Society for over 7 years. In her time there, Carol has grown the organization mem-bership and implemented new programs, such as the member health insurance plan. Carol has extensive experience running non-profit organizations and is also the Director of the We Care Program of Lake County. Carol was instrumental in the acquisition of a new building for this outstanding program and continues to foster the growth of the organization through securing volunteer physicians to ensure patients who need care are helped.

Mohamed Mohamed, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Metro West6320 Old Winter Garden RoadOrlando, FL 32835407-290-0555

Residency: LSUHSC Conway Medical CenterMedical School: Cairo University, Egypt

Usha Mohandas, MD, FACPInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Altamonte360 Douglas AvenueAltamonte Springs, FL 32714407-788-8200

Residency: Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY Medical School: University of Calicut School of Medicine, Kozhikode, India

Kottapurath Moideen, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute917 Rinehart Road, Ste. 2041Lake Mary, Florida 32764407-804-6133

Board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, Dr. Moideen practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Deland, Lake Mary Rinehart and Orange City clinics. A graduate of Calicut Medical College in India, he completed his internship and residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and a fellowship at Louisiana State University.

David C. Molthrop, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 2501 N. Orange Avenue – Suite 381Orlando, FL 32804407-898-5452

A magna cum laude graduate of Duke University, Dr. Molthrop practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Orlando and Winter Park clinics. Dr. Molthrop completed his internship, residency and fellowship in oncology/hematology

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References: 1. Niknejad H, Peirovi H, Jorjani M, et al. Properties of the Amniotic Membrane For Potential Use in Tissue Engineering. Eur Cell Mater. 2008(15):88–89. 2. Wolbank S, Hildner F, Redl H, van Griensven M, Gabriel C, Hennerbichler S. Impact of human amniotic membrane preparation on release of angiogenic factors. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2009;3(8):651–654. 3. Gruss J, Jirsch D. Human amniotic membrane: a versatile wound dressing. Can Med Assoc J. 1978;118(10):1237–1246.

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Announcing a breakthrough in regenerative medicine: Affinity fresh amniotic allografts. NuTech’s breakthrough proprietary preservation system, AlloFreshTM, maintains the integrity and viability of fresh amniotic tissue. For the first time, surgeons can take full advantage of this unique tissue’s strength, flexibility, and healing potential. Affinity provides a natural solution for regenerative healing.1–3

© 2015 NuTech Medical, Inc. NuTech name and logo are registered trademarks, and Affinity is a registered trademark of NuTech Medical, Inc. AlloFresh is a trademark of NuTech Medical, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Introducing Fresh

Healing Potential Realized

bioACTIVENaturally

42 Days of ViabilityProprietary Storage System

Durable and Flexible

The Affinity Allograft Advantage

References: 1. Niknejad H, Peirovi H, Jorjani M, et al. Properties of the Amniotic Membrane For Potential Use in Tissue Engineering. Eur Cell Mater. 2008(15):88–89. 2. Wolbank S, Hildner F, Redl H, van Griensven M, Gabriel C, Hennerbichler S. Impact of human amniotic membrane preparation on release of angiogenic factors. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2009;3(8):651–654. 3. Gruss J, Jirsch D. Human amniotic membrane: a versatile wound dressing. Can Med Assoc J. 1978;118(10):1237–1246.

Contact NuTech at 800-824-9194

Learn more about how Affinity fresh allografts are transforming regenerative medicine:

[email protected]

Announcing a breakthrough in regenerative medicine: Affinity fresh amniotic allografts. NuTech’s breakthrough proprietary preservation system, AlloFreshTM, maintains the integrity and viability of fresh amniotic tissue. For the first time, surgeons can take full advantage of this unique tissue’s strength, flexibility, and healing potential. Affinity provides a natural solution for regenerative healing.1–3

© 2015 NuTech Medical, Inc. NuTech name and logo are registered trademarks, and Affinity is a registered trademark of NuTech Medical, Inc. AlloFresh is a trademark of NuTech Medical, Inc. All Rights Reserved.



at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has practiced medicine for over 20 years and has also served as a Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials for the Sarah Cannon Research Institute, one of the leading clinical trial organizations in the world. A respected physician leader and educator, Dr. Molthrop has previously served as Director of Clinical Oncology at Cooper Green Hospital in Birmingham, AL and as a Clinical Instructor of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Alabama.

Daniel R. Monette, MDTeam Doctor, University of Central FloridaNorth Seminole Family Practice2209 South French Avenue Sanford, FL 32771407- 321-4230

Dr. Monette is a Board Certified Family Practice physician who received his medical degree from the University of Colorado Medical School. After which he completed Family Practice training in Phoenix, Arizona and then went on to a fellowship at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was during this time that Monette began pursuing his medical passion, sports medicine. He has continued his sports medicine involvement as the team physi-cian for the University of Central Florida, Seminole Community College and Seminole High School. He has been serving Central Florida patients for over ten years.

Manette Monroe, MD Assistant Dean for Student AffairsAssistant Professor of PathologyUCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, Fl 32827407-266-1000

A lifelong horsewoman, Dr. Monroe is leading a community effort to build a nationally accredited equine-assisted therapy program in Osceola County, to treat combat veterans. In conjunction with Heav-enly Hoofs, Dr Monroe created Horses and Heroes, equestrian therapy for veterans with amputations, brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder and his conducting scientific research on the impact of such therapies.

Lorena Montalvo, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Kissimmee327 W Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-483-2000

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York, NYMedical School: Catholic University Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador

Fabrizio Montesdeoca, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Poinciana1050 Cypress ParkwayKissimmee, FL 34759407-483-1400

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York, NYMedical School: Catholic University Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador

John A. Moore, FACHESenior Vice President, Orlando HealthPresident, South Lake Hospital South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health1900 Don Wickham Drive Clermont, FL 34711352.394.4071

John Moore first joined Orlando Health in 1997, serv-ing as the corporate director of Orthopedic Services and then as administrator of Community Services. Mr. Moore later moved to South Lake Hospital, an affiliate of Orlando Health, where he was the administrator of Campus and Business Development and chief

operating officer before being named chief executive officer in 2011 and then senior vice president of Orlando Health and president of South Lake Hospital in 2012. Under his leadership, South Lake Hospital has expanded from a 68-bed facility to 170-bed hospital with a 160-acre health and wellness campus. Mr. Moore is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Patricia Morales, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group West Colonial6336 W Colonial DriveOrlando, FL 32818407-219-5200

Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford, ILMedical School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia

Michael J. Muehlberger, MDVascular SurgeonVascular Specialists of Central Florida80 West Michigan Street Orlando, Fla. 32806407-648-4323

Board-certified in vascular surgery, Dr. Muehlberger graduated summa cum laude from Austin Peay Uni-versity in Memphis. After earning a medical degree from the University of Tennessee, he completed general surgery training at the University of Florida, where he was recognized as Resident of the Year, Best Teaching Resident of the Year, Trauma Resident of the Year, and received the Emmet F. Ferguson Award. He completed a vascular fellowship at the University of Virginia before joining Vascular Special-ists of Central Florida.

Wendy Myers, MDChief Executive Officer & President of Florida Health Care PlansFlorida Health Care Plans, Inc.1340 Ridgewood Avenue Holly Hill, Fla. 32117386-676-7100

Dr. Wendy Myers is CEO and President of Florida Health Care Plans. During the period of 2000 to 2010, she served as President and Chief Medical Officer. She received her under graduate degree from Florida State University where she was a part of the Program in Medical Sciences program. She graduated from the University of Florida, College of Medicine with her MD. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Maryland. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine as a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is Certi-fied by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr. Myers is a Clinical Assistant Professor for FSU College of Medicine and serves as Internal Medicine Physician/Consultant for FHCP and Crouch Medical Clinic (1992 to present). Dr. Myers is a member of the Halifax Health Hospital Medical Staff. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Volusia County Medical Society, is a member of the American College of Physicians and of the American College of Physician Executives.

NRick NaeglerChief Nursing OfficerOsceola Regional Medical Center & Hunter’s Creek ER700 West Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-846-2266

Naegler was named CNO of Osceola Regional in April of 2015. He has been with the HCA family for many years, previously serving as the Chief Nursing Officer at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City Florida. Prior to that he held roles as Assistant Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Critical Care at HCA’s

Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. Naegler received his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri and earned his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska, in 2009. Naegler oversees opera-tions in both Osceola Regional and their freestanding emergency department at Hunter’s Creek ER.

Brian A. Nobie, MDEmergency MedicineFlorida Emergency Physicians500 Winderley Place, Ste 115 Maitland, Fla. 32751407-875-0555

Dr. Nobie is a practicing physician and recruitment director for Florida Emergency Physicians, Kang & Associates, PA. He completed medical education at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and received resi-dency training in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the Jacobi Medical Center in in New York.

Dr. Nobie trains emergency physicians through the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Florida Hospital. He serves on the Orange County Medical Society (OCMS) Board of Directors. In 2014, he completed the Florida Medical Association (FMA) Leadership Academy and served as an OCMS delegate to the FMA. His wife, Adina Nobie, was elected FMA Alliance President in July 2014.

Philip Ndum, MDMedical Oncology, Hospice and Palliative MedicineFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute61 Memorial Medical Parkway, Ste 2818Palm Coast, FL 32164385-586-2889

Board certified in oncology, hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Philip Ndum, MD practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Palm Coast clinic. After completing his medical training at University of Benin, School of Medicine, Benin City, Nigeria, Ndum completed his internship at University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri. and residency at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri. Recognized for his community service, Dr. Ndum has served as co-chair of the Cancer Committee for Florida Hospital since 2009.

Ed NoseworthyPresident & CEOFlorida Hospital Fish Memorial1055 Saxon Blvd. Orange City, FL 32763386-917-5000

Noseworthy has been the President and CEO at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial since July 2011. Noseworthy has served with Adventist Health System for nearly 35 years in various roles, including administrator of Florida Hospital East Orlando and Florida Hospital DeLand, administrative director of management and support services at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, administrative director of nutritional services at Florida Hospital and associate director of nutritional services at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital.

OGregory P. Ohe, FACHESenior Vice President, Orlando HealthPresident, Health Central HospitalHealth Central Hospital10000 W Colonial DriveOcoee, FL 34761(407) 296-1000

In June 2012, Greg Ohe was promoted to President of Health Central Hospital, a 400 bed healthcare system located in Ocoee, Florida, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President at Health Central from 2004 – 2012. Mr. Ohe has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and a Master’s Degree in Hospital and Health Administration from

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Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He has served as the President of the Central Florida chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and as a member of Com-munity Advisory Committee for the Health Services Administration program at the University of Central Florida. He is a member of the Roper YMCA Board of Directors and the Board of Directors for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. He has served on numerous healthcare committees throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States.

Narmo Ortiz, DPMFoot & Ankle Surgeon Heart of Florida Physician Group Foot Care280 Patterson Rd, Suite 3 Davenport, Fla. 33837 863-422-2356

Dr. Ortiz received his medical degree from Barry Uni-versity School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Primary Podiatric Medicine with BUSPM and Cedars Medical Center and Podiatric Surgery at Coral Gables Hospital. He was a Teaching Assistant of Gross Anatomy, Lower Extremity Anatomy, and Neuroanatomy at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Academy of Wound Management.

PGriffith Parks, PhD Director, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, UCF College of Medicine and Professor UCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, Florida 32827407-266-1000

Dr. Parks is director of the UCF College of Medicine’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, which edu-cates almost 3,000 undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. students in the biomedical sciences. His research focuses on innate immune responses to negative strand RNA viruses, including influenza, measles and Ebola. He has more than 20 years of uninterrupted funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Shonak B. Patel, MDVascular SurgeonVascular Specialists of Central Florida80 West Michigan Street Orlando, Fla. 32806407-648-4323

Board-certified in general and vascular surgery, Dr. Patel is a Titusville native and graduated cum laude from Mercer University. He earned a medical degree with high honors from Ross University. After complet-ing general surgery training at Akron General Medical Center, where he served as Chief Administrative Resi-dent, he completed vascular surgery and endovascular therapy training at the University of Alabama before joining Vascular Specialists of Central Florida.

Amish M. Parikh, MD, FACCNuclear CardiologistPremier Cardiology and Vascular Associates670 N. Orlando Ave, Ste 1003 Maitland Fla. 32751407-622-0793

Dr. Parikh attended the University of Miami for undergraduate studies and the University of South Florida for medical school. He returned to Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital for residency and to the University of Florida-Shands Hospital, Jacksonville for a cardiology fellowship. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is board certified in cardiovascular diseases as well as nuclear medicine. He has privileges at Orlando Health and Florida

Hospital Systems. He is active on the Orange County Medical Society Board of Trustees, Central Florida Association of Physicians from India and the Indian American Chamber of Commerce.

Sampath Parthasarathy, PhD, MBAAssociate Dean for Research, UCF College of Medicine, Florida Hospital Chair in Cardiovascular ScienceUCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, Fl 32827407-266-1000

An internationally known cardiovascular scientist and a recognized expert in lipids, Dr. Parthasarathy is credited with the co-discovery of a major cardiovas-cular concept – the fact that oxidized LDL cholesterol blocks arterial vessels in the heart. As associate dean for research, he leads the medical school’s strategy for clinical, medical education and basic science research and is in charge of building research partnerships across the community, nation and world.

Andrew Payer, PhDProfessor of AnatomyUCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, Fl 32827407-266-1000

Dr. Payer runs the college’s state-of-the-art anatomy lab that features technology being used for the first time anywhere in the world. During his 35 years in medical education, Payer has focused on bringing innovation and hybrid medical curricula to the training of young physicians. Under Dr. Payer’s leadership, the UCF became one of three medical schools in Florida that is state-approved to receive willed bodies to train medical students and local physicians.

Anne Peach Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando HealthOrlando Health1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-5111

Anne Peach was appointed Vice President of Nursing in May 2005. She also held the positions of Chief Operating Officer of what is now the UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health, Chief Nursing Officer for the organization and Executive Director of what is now Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. Mrs. Peach holds an advanced certi-fication in nursing administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Seton Hall University. She joined the organization in 1983 and has held various positions including director of Corporation Education and chairperson of the Corporation’s Nursing Council. Mrs. Peach also served as a business partner and adjunct faculty member University of Central Florida College of Nursing. She is published in Brunner and Suddath’s Textbook of Medical and Surgical Nursing and is active in a variety of professional and community organizations locally and nationally, serving in different elected roles.

Ken PeachExecutive DirectorHealth Council of East Central Florida2461 W State Rd 426, Ste 2041 Oviedo, Fla. 32765 407-977-1610

Peach directs activities for the Health Council of East Central Florida, an organization serving Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. The Ovieda-based association provides research, program development and evaluation services to enable community-based health organizations to improve population health.

Howard Pelteson, MD Chief of PediatricsMedical Director, Care Coordination/UtilizationPhysician Associates800 N. Maitland Ave Maitland, FL 32751407-660-7010

A graduate of University of California Berkeley, Howard Pelteson, MD attended medical school at Ohio State University. He completed his residency at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University and his fellowship in ambulatory pediatrics at Wash-ington University. He Pelteson is board certified in Pediatrics, and serves as both the Chief of Pediatrics and Medical Director of Care Coordination/Utilization at Physician Associates. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pelteson has been practicing in Orlando for 31 years.

Terry Peppy, MD, FACOG Chief of OB/GYNPhysician Associates7472 Docs Grove Circle Orlando, FL 32819407-381-7336

Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and da Vinci robotic surgery, Terrence Peppy, MD, FACOG, specializes in minimally invasive surgery and teaches in Winnie Palmer Hospital’s residency program. Peppy earned his medical degree from the University at Buffalo’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He has been awarded Fellowship with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has also been named one of Orlando’s “Top Doctors.”

Hal S. Pineless, DO, FACNNeurologyNeuroCare Institute of Central Florida1890 State Road 436, Ste 255 Winter Park, Fla. 32792407-657-7900

Hal Pineless has served the community at both the state and local levels. He was President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2012-2013. He was FOMA District President for Central Florida prior to his state presidency. Pineless is currently a member of the Florida High School Ath-letic Association Medical Sports Advisory Committee. He served as Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital East Orlando and was honored as Physician of the Year on multiple occasions by the hospital. He was elected by his peers as a Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists. Pineless was named as one of Orlando Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2013 and 2014. He has been President of the NeuroCare Institute of Central Florida for 28 years. In addition to working at the NeuroCare Institute, Dr. Pineless serves as medical director for NeuLife Rehabilitation in Mt. Dora.

Don Plumley, MDCo-chief Quality OfficerArnold Palmer Medical Center92 West Miller StreetOrlando, FL 32806407-649-9111

Donald Plumley, MD is co-chief quality officer at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and has served as the hospital’s pediatric trauma medical director for more than 20 years. Dr. Plumley is actively involved in local, state and national efforts to improve and optimize the care of the injured child. His quality interests are primarily focused on surgical site infections, developing a corporate culture of safety and improving the patient experience. He currently chairs the Corporate Quality Advisory Committee, a multidisciplinary team which provides direction, advice and leadership for quality initiatives at Orlando Health.

Dr. Plumley is a past chairman of the Make a Wish foundation, chairman of the Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network and a Shepherd’s Hope volunteer physician since 2006. A pediatric surgeon and founding partner of Children’s Surgical Associ-ates, Dr. Plumley is also president of the Florida Association of Pediatric Surgeons.



Carrie PopeExecutive DirectorSeminole County Medical SocietyP.O. Box 951450Lake Mary, Fla. 32795407-804-9535

Carrie Pope has served as the Executive Director of the Seminole County Medical Society (SCMS) for the past 7 years. In her time there, Carrie has been an advocate for physicians through her organization of trips to Tallahassee to speak with legislators regarding issues facing doctors and patients. She’s conducted over fifty events for the association that center on increased education for the society members through expert speakers, some with CME credits. Pope annually organizes the groups’ scholarship program to scout out some of the county’s best and brightest students, who will later go on to serve the Seminole county community. She works with community partners to help connect the society to the public and helps the local clinic, Shepherd’s Hope in finding specialists to volunteer for their free clinic. Carrie graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/pre-law.

Raaj K. Popli, MDPast President, Seminole County Medical SocietyGastroenterologist Digestive Disease Consultants623 Maitland Avenue, Ste 2200 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 32701407-830-8661

A native of Virginia, Dr. Popli completed undergradu-ate and medical degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University, and residency in internal medicine and gastroenterology at USF. For more than a decade, he has been practicing gastroenterology with Digestive Disease Consultants in Altamonte Springs and serving in various leadership roles for the Seminole County Medical Society.

Cynthia Powell, MDSenior Vice President, Orlando HealthPresident of Orlando Health Physician EnterpriseOrlando Health1414 Kuhl AvenueOrlando, Florida 32806321-841-6600

As a senior vice president, Cynthia Powell, MD oversees the system’s 500+ employed specialists and primary-care providers, and leads the executive team responsible for directing clinical integration efforts such as Orlando Health’s Accountable Care Organization, which was nationally ranked at Number 17 for its quality outcomes. She also is responsible for the Graduate Medical Education program and its 260 residents and fellows. In February 2012, she was appointed the founding president of Orlando Health Physicians, overseeing its employed physicians that represent more than 40 specialties. Dr. Powell is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and continues to see patients at Orlando Health Internal Medicine practice, near the health system’s downtown campus. In July 2014, her practice was designated as a Patient Centered Medical Home, one of only six such groups at the time in Central Florida. She received both her undergraduate degree in the Honors Program and doctorate in the College of Medicine from the University of South Florida.

QJames Quinn, MD Former Chief of Staff and member of the Board of Trustees, Central Florida Regional Hospital North Seminole Family Practice2209 South French Avenue Sanford, Fla. 32771407- 321-4230

Dr. Quinn is a Board Certified Family Practice physician who received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Quinn then completed



his residency at the Naval Aerospace Regional Medi-cal Center in Pensacola, Florida, prior to providing his medical expertise as both a clinical instructor and supervisor. He has held numerous prestigious medical positions, including Chief of Staff and a member of the Board of Trustees at Central Florida Regional Hospital, and has over thirty years’ service in the Central Florida region.

Lismarie Quiñones, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group BVL2577 Simpson RoadKissimmee, FL 34744407-348-8338

Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ Medical School: Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, PR

RPerumalswamy Rajaram, MDGeneral/Vascular SurgeonHeart of Florida Physician Group Surgical Specialists40124 Hwy 27, Suite 104Davenport, Fla. 33837 863-421-7626

Dr. Rajaram received his undergraduate degree from St. John’s College. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, he received his medical degree from Mandurai Medical College and completed his residency at Sinai Hospital. He is a fellow of American College of Surgeons. He also received certification of Special Competence in Cardiac Arrest by the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology. Dr. Rajaram has served the Central Florida com-munity for over 30 years.

Seela Ramesh, MDInternal Medicine/GastroenterologyAssistant Professor, University of Central Florida School of MedicineMember, Florida Board of MedicineDigestive and Liver Center of Florida100 N. Dean Rd., Ste 101 Orlando, Florida 32825407-384-7388

Dr. Ramesh attended Medical College of Virginia, known worldwide for the gastroenterology and hepatology programs. Dr. Ramesh received advanced training in ERCP and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS).

Dr. Ramesh is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), and Crohn’s Colitis Foundation (CCF). Dr. Ramesh is a teaching attending physician with the Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Residency and Family Practice Residency Programs. As well, he is a member of the of the faculty of the College of Osteopathic Medicine for NOVA University, and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at LECOM University.

Monica Reed, MDSenior Executive OfficerFlorida Hospital – OsceolaWomen’s ServicesAdministrator, Florida Hospital Celebration Health400 Celebration Place Celebration, FL 34747407-303-4000

Dr. Reed is the Senior Executive Officer for Florida Hospital’s initiatives in Osceola County. This includes strategic oversight of Florida Hospital Kissimmee and Chief Executive duties for Florida Hospital Celebra-tion Health. A physician first, Dr. Reed is passionate about patient-centric care and has been instrumental

in establishing Celebration Health as a 250-bed state-of-the-art medical center treating patients from around the world.

Stephen M. Reed, MDOrthopaedic SurgeonFlorida Orthopaedic Associates337 International Parkway South Suite 1341Lake Mary, Fla. 32746407-333-4507

Dr. Stephen Reed, ranked number one for performing the most hip and knee replacements combined in Seminole County. Dr. Reed has performed 153 knee and hip replacements in 2009. He has practiced with Florida Orthopaedic Associates since 1997 and has been practicing in Central Florida since 1986. Dr. Reed especially enjoys utilizing the latest in technology for procedures such as joint reconstruction with computerized arthroplasty for hips and knees, Bir-mingham hip resurfacing, and Oxford Mobile Bearing Partial knee replacement. Dr. Reed attended USF for medical school and the University of South Carolina for his Internship and Residency. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and was President of the Seminole County Medical Society in 1997. He’s a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Bryan L. Reuss, MDOrthopedic SurgerySports MedicineOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Street, Ste 200Orlando, Fla. 32806407-254-2500

Dr. Reuss earned his MD with Honors from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. While in medical school, he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and served as class president for all four years of medical school. Following his residency, he pursued additional training in Sports Medicine by completing an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship with the University of Cincinnati/Wellington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine group. While there, he served as Assistant Team Physician to the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and the University of Cincinnati’s football and basketball programs, as well as a physician to the ATP Masters Series of the Professional Tennis Tour. He also serves as a physician for Cirque du Soleil, USA Rugby, and USA Boxing.

Mark A. Rich, MD, FAAP, FACS, Chief, Pediatric UrologyNemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7260

Dr. Rich has served as chief of pediatric urology for Nemours Children’s Clinic, Orlando, since 1997. He currently leads the department at the new headquarters at NCH and is concurrently chief of pediatric urology at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital. His areas of interest include reconstructive pediatric urology and endourology. He is an avid medical researcher and a clinical associate professor of urology at the medical schools at USF, UCF and FSU. Dr. Rich completed residency in surgery and urology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Michael D. Riggenbach, MD Orthopedic Surgery, Specializing in Adult and Pediatric Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Str., Ste. 200Orlando, Fla. 32806407 254 2500

Dr. Riggenbach joined Orlando Orthopaedic Center in 2012. He came to Orlando after spending the majority of his life in the midwest. He attended the University of Dayton where he majored in Exercise Science and worked as an assistant strength coach for the Dayton Flyers athletic department. It

was there where he developed his interest for the musculoskeletal system. He graduated summa cum laude, winning several academic awards. He remained in Dayton, Ohio attending the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University where he became involved with Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Riggenbach specializes in operative and non-opera-tive management of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, nerves to the brachial plexus and extremities as well as microsurgery and hand surgery for children. He is a Candidate Member of the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is on the volunteer faculty at the University of Central Florida School of Medicine and is the team physician for the East River HS Falcons.

Bart Rodier, MDChief Quality OfficerHealth Central Hospital10000 W Colonial DriveOcoee, FL 34761407-296-1000

James “Bart” Rodier, MD is Chief Quality Officer at Health Central Hospital. Dr. Rodier completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry at Virginia Tech and received his Doctorate in Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency in Family Medicine in 1992. Throughout the 1990s he contributed to hospital projects in quality, coding and documentation improvement. In 2007 he became the hospital’s Chief Quality Offi-cer. In that role he has built teams to achieve excellent core measure scores, cultivate patient safety, and work with providers to improve the delivery of clinical care at the hospital. In addition, Dr. Rodier has been a member of the Scholastic Advisory Committee of Gotha Middle School since 2009 and was chairman of the Education Committee and board member of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for many years.

David J. RodziewiczHealthcare AttorneyRodziewicz Law, PL116 East Granada Blvd., Ste 201 Ormond Beach, Fla. 32176386-232-8824

Dave Rodziewicz practices Business & Employment law, including representation of healthcare practices, from his offices in Ormond Beach, Florida and throughout the state. He is licensed to practice law in Florida & Washington, D.C. He is also admitted to practice in the Federal Courts of the Middle District of Florida. Prior to practicing law, Dave was a KPMG Consulting Partner with over 25 years of experience in Executive Management, Human Resources, Restructuring and Reengineering. He has also managed a successful private consulting firm specializing in Restructuring and Business Turnarounds.

Mark Roh, MDPresidentUF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health1400 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, Florida 32806407-648-3800

Dr. Mark Roh became President in May 2012. Roh is an internationally renowned liver cancer surgeon who has been recognized by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America every year since 1992. He has also been named among the top one percent of physicians in the nation by US News & World Report and was on the American Cancer Society’s Florida Board of Directors. Dr. Roh received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He fulfilled a clinical and research fellowship in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Previously, he served for 10 years as chief of Liver Tumor Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He also graduated from the University Of Southern California Marshall School Of Business with a master’s degree in Medical Management in 2007. Additionally, he has served in numerous leadership positions in international oncology organizations. Since



1994, Dr. Roh has served as the executive editor of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Gabriela Roitman-Geller, MDPediatricianInterlachen Pediatrics846 Lake Howell RoadMaitland, Florida 32751407-767-2477

Dr. Roitman-Geller received her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires Medical School. She completed her residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania being assigned to the prestigious St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and also Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She began private practice pediatrics in Kentucky in 1995, before relocating to Orlando, where she has been in private practice since 1997. Dr. Roitman-Geller has a particular interest in infectious disease and respiratory illness.

Fior Rojas, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Hunter’s Creek14075 Town Loop BoulevardOrlando, FL 32837407-438-5858

Residency: Bella Vista Hospital, PRMedical School: Universidad Autonoma of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Jeffrey P. Rosen, MDSpecializing in Sports Medicine and Joint ReplacementOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200 Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Rosen received his BS from the University of Maryland and his MD degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed residency training in orthopaedic surgery and internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Rosen is a member of the American Medical Association, the Orange County Medical Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Robert P. Kelly Orthopaedic Society. He is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, a select group of orthopedists from across the United States dedicated to the progress and innovations in the care of hip and knee arthritis. Throughout the year, Dr. Rosen gives frequent lectures and presentations to physicians as well as other healthcare professionals.

Edward Ross, MDChair, Internal Medicine Department,Interim Associate Dean for Clinical AffairsProfessor of Internal MedicineUCF College of Medicine6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, Florida 32827 407-266-6113

Dr. Ross is the UCF College of Medicine’s new and first chair of Internal Medicine, leading the medical school’s internal medicine faculty and UCF Pegasus Health, the college’s physician practice. Board certi-fied in internal medicine and nephrology, Dr. Ross has conducted research in the areas of renal dialysis, renal transplantation and hypertension. In his lab at UCF, he is investigating a way to grow new kidneys from a patient’s own stem cells.

Gabriel Diaz-Rozo, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Kissimmee327 W Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-483-2000

Residency: University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PRMedical School: Universidad Libre de Colombia, Barranquilla, Colombia

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Lucille Ryerson, MHA, BSN, RNChief Nursing Officer Winter Park Memorial Hospital200 N. Lakemont Avenue Winter Park, Fla. 32792407-646-7000

Lucille Ryerson was formerly a Navy nurse and as CNO with Winter Park Memo-rial continues to provide service to patients, and support and development of the hospital’s nursing staff. She oversees direct patient care activities and implements a variety of facility and system initiatives. She’s active in professional associations including, American Nurses Association (ANA), Florida Nurses Association (FNA), American Organization of Nurse Executive’s (AONE), Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (FONE), Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), Florida Council of Operating Room Nurses(FCORN) and the Navy Nurse Corps Association (NNCA). She also serves as an advisor for the Orlando Technical Community College: ORT(Operating room Technician) School.

SShemin Saferali, MDHematology, Internal Medicine, Medical OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute917 Rinehart Rd., Ste 2041Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-804-6133

Board certified in internal medicine, oncology and hematology, Dr. Saferali practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Lake Mary Rinehart. Orange City and Deland clinics. After completing her medical training at St. George’s University School of Medicine, Saferali completed her internship at SUNY, Stony Brook University Hospital, in Stony Brook, New York.

Padmaja Sai, MDHematology, Medical OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute61 Memorial Medical Parkway, Ste 2812Palm Coast, FL 32164 385-586-2889

Board certified in oncology and hematology Dr. Sai practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s (FCS) Palm Coast clinic. She completed her medical training and residency at Brookdale University Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, and was awarded a Fellowship in Oncology/Hematology at Brookdale University Hospital as well. Dr. Sai has also served as Medical Director of Cancer Care Services at Florida Hospital Flagler.

Jaime M. Salcedo, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Clermont1735B East Highway-50Clermont, FL 34711352-241-0549

Residency: Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MOMedical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Hondoras

Reinaldo Santana, MDFamily PracticeFamily Physicians Group Lake Underhill10829 Dylan Loren CircleOrlando, FL 32825407-273-7373

Residency: Hospital Universidad Ramon Ruiz Arnau, Bayamon, PRMedical School: New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

Ivette Santiago, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Semoran2285 S Semoran BoulevardOrlando, FL 32822407-282-8200

Residency: Wichita Falls Residency Program, Wichita Falls, TXMedical School: University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

David L. Schick, JDHealthcare Attorney, PartnerBakerHostetlerSunTrust Center, Ste 2300 200 South Orange AvenueOrlando, Fla. 32801-3432 407-649-4084

Schick represents physicians and medical groups in all aspects of in healthcare, business and corporate law. He handles issues involving medical staff bylaws, healthcare mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and dissolution, and the preparation of business agreements letters of intent, opinion letters, and advice memoranda. His healthcare experience also involves setting up ambulatory surgical centers, imaging centers, and joint ventures. He is well known for his expertise on Medicare fraud and abuse, false claims and reimbursement issues, and Stark require-ments. In addition to holding a law degree, he has a master’s degree in tax law. He was instrumental in establishing the Association of Independent Doctors, and serves on its Board of Directors.

Randy S. Schwartzberg, MDOrthopaedic Surgery, Sports MedicineOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Str, Ste 200 Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Since beginning his practice of orthopaedics, Dr. Schwartzberg has become extensively involved in the sports medicine in Central Florida as team physician for pro and local amateur teams as well as Cirque du Soleil, La Nouba. On a national level, Dr. Schwartzberg has served as a sports medicine consultant for Major League Soccer and NFL Europe. He currently serves on the NFL Neutral Physician Panel. He serves as Clinical Faculty for the University Central Florida College of Medicine and is also the Director of Sports Medicine Education for the Orlando Health orthopae-dic surgery residency program. Dr. Schwartzberg is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.

Christopher J. Scott, MD,FACEP,FAAEMChief of Staff and Medical DirectorPoinciana Medical Center325 Cypress Pkwy.Kissimmee, FL 34758407-530-2000

Since Poinciana Medical Center’s opening in July 2013, Dr. Christopher J. Scott has served as the facility’s Emergency Department Medical Director. Dr. Scott has received a host of accolades including being named HCA North Florida’s Regional Medical Director of the Year in 2015. Under his leadership, Poinciana Medical Center , was recognized by Em-Care as HCA North Florida Division’s Most Improved ED and the ED with Best Metrics.

Dr. Scott is a published author in the National Academy of Sciences and a member of the Research Honor Society. As a board certified Emergency Physi-cians, he also services hospitals in Orange, Osceola and Lake counties and volunteers with the Accident and Emergency Unit at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Jamaica, W.I. teaching young physicians from the University of The West Indies.

Dr. Scott received his Bachelor of Arts in Biol-ogy and Philosophy at the University of Virginia and his Doctorate of Medicine at Howard University.

Srinivas Seela,MDAssistant Professor, University of Central Florida School of Medicine, Teaching physician, Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Residency and Family Practice Residence programsMember, Board of Directors -Orange County Medical SocietyDigestive and Liver Center of Florida100 N. Dean Rd., Ste 101Orlando, Florida 32825407-384-7388

Dr. Seela moved to Orlando, after finishing his fellow-ship in gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Seela is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), and Crohn’s Colitis Foundation (CCF). In addition to being an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida School of Medicine, he is also a teaching attending physician at both the Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Resi-dency and Family Practice Residence (MD and DO) programs. Dr. Seela is a teaching attending physician with the Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Residency and Family Practice Residency Programs.

He is a member of the of the faculty of the College of Osteopathic Medicine for NOVA University, and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at LECOM University.

Shiva Seetahal, MDGeneral SurgeonHeart of Florida Physician Group Surgical Specialists40124 Hwy 27, Suite 104Davenport, Fla. 33837863-421-7626

Dr. Seetahal received his medical degree with honors from the University of the West Indies. He completed his surgical residency at Howard University Hospital and a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Atlanta Medical Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He participates actively in outcomes research and has published research papers, abstracts and book chap-ters. He also serves as an editorial board member for the Global Journal of Surgery and Minerva Chirurgica Journal.

Asdrúbal Sepúlveda, MDInternal MedicineFamily Physicians Group Hunter’s Creek14075 Town Loop BoulevardOrlando, FL 32837407-438-5858

Residency: Hospital de la Concepcion, San German, PR

Medical School: University of Antioquia School of Medicine in Medellín, Colombia

Muhammad Khan Shaukat, MD2015 Medical Chief of StaffPulmonary Critical CareOsceola Regional Medical Center 1115 N Central AveKissimmee, FL 34741407-944-3500

Dr. Shaukat is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease with a specialty in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine. He graduated from King Edward Medical College and completed his residency at District of Columbia General Hospital. Dr. Shaukat served as Osceola Regional Medical Center’s Medical Chief of staff in 2015.



Harinath Sheela, MDChairman, Florida Hospital Department of GastroenterologyAssistant Professor, University of Central Florida School of MedicineDigestive and Liver Center of Florida100 N. Dean Rd., Ste 101Orlando, Florida 32825407-384-7388

Dr. Sheela moved to Orlando, Florida after finishing his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Sheela is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Associa-tion (AGA), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), and Crohn’s Colitis Foundation (CCF). Dr. Sheela is the Chairman at Florida Hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology. He is also an active member of the Orange County Medical Society and sits on the Board of Directors. In addition to being an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida School of Medicine, he is also a teaching attending physician at both the Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Residency and Family Practice Residence (MD and DO) programs. Dr. Sheela is a teaching attending physician with the Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Residency and Family Practice Residency Programs. He is also a member of the of the faculty of the College of Osteopathic Medicine for NOVA University, and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at LECOM University.

Sonalee K. Shroff, MDInternal Medicine, Medical Oncology, HematologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute2501 N. Orange Avenue – Suite 381Orlando, FL 32804407-898-5452

Triple board certified, Dr. Shroff practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Orlando and Winter Park clinics. After completing her medical training, internship and residency at University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, she completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shroff has served patients for over 20 years and has served as an Consulting Associate for the Duke Uni-versity School of Medicine. She provides physician leadership at 19 hospitals across Central Florida.

Sanford “Sandy” Shugart, PhDChairman, Orlando Health Board of DirectorsOrlando Health1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-5111

Dr. Sanford “Sandy” Shugart has served since 2000 as the fourth president of Valencia College in greater Orlando, Florida. As winner of the first Aspen Prize for Excellence, Valencia is one of the most celebrated community colleges in America. Prior to Valencia, Dr. Shugart served as president of North Harris College and as Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of the North Carolina Community College System. He earned his Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to his career in education, Dr. Shugart is a published poet and songwriter and author of Leadership in the Crucible of Work: Discovering the Interior Life of an Authentic Leader. In addition to serving as the Chair-man of the Board for Orlando Health, Dr. Shugart is a member of the Board of Directors of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission.

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Marla SillimanSenior Executive OfficerFlorida Hospital for Children and Florida Hospital for Women601 E. Rollins St. Orlando, FL 32803407-303-KIDS

Silliman is the Senior Executive Officer for Florida Hospital for Children and Florida Hospital for Women, one of the largest women’s and children’s network of healthcare services in the state of Florida. Marla has been in healthcare for over 30 years, serving in pediatrics as a registered nurse, physician practice ad-ministration, COO of a freestanding children’s hospital, and healthcare consultant at KPMG Peat Marwick.

P. Travis Smith, MDChief of Staff, Florida Hospital Fish MemorialFormer Chief of Staff, Central Florida Regional HospitalPulmonologistPulmonary Practice Associates1075 Town Center DriveOrange City, Fla. 32763407-321-8230

Dr. Smith attended the University of Utah and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Florida. He completed a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care at Duke University, School of Medicine. Dr. Smith has been recognized as a top Pulmonologist in Central Florida by his peers. He is currently on the Board of Trustees at Central Florida Regional Hospital. Dr. Smith is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Mario Sobrino, MDFamily Practice; Geriatrics Medical & Geriatric Associates911 N Central AvenueKissimmee, FL 34741407-933-2690

Residency: San Pablo Hospital, PR School of Medicine, Bayamón, PRMedical School: Universidad Autónoma de Puebla School of Medicine, Puebla, Mexico

Trishanna Sookdeo, MD, MPHFamily Medicine Heart of Florida Physician Group Family Medicine410 Lionel Way, Suite 320Davenport, Fla. 33837 863-419-2420

Dr. Sookdeo is a family physician who specializes in preventative care and screening, management of acute illness and long term care. She received her medical degree from the University of the West Indies and a master’s in Public Health from Capella University. She completed her residency at Howard University. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Larry Spack, MDChief Quality OfficerArnold Palmer Medical Center92 West Miller StreetOrlando, FL 32806407-649-9111

Lawrence Spack, MD, has been practicing pediatric critical care medicine at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children since 1997 and currently serves as co-chief quality officer. He is also the medical director of pediatric critical care services at the hospital. Dr. Spack led Arnold Palmer Hospital in a national collaborative participating with other children’s hospitals to prevent central line infections in the intensive care unit. He completed his general

Pediatric Residency training at University Hospital Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY, and went on to complete his fellowship/ pediatric subspecialty training in pediatric critical care at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin / Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric critical care. In 2010, he received an award from Orlando Health as Exemplary Physician Colleague Award, voted by the nursing staff.

Bernadette SpongChief Financial OfficerOrlando Health1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-8130

Bernadette Spong oversees finance, treasury & accounting as well as revenue manage-ment, managed care contracting, information services, and asset strategy for Orlando Health. Ms. Spong joined the organization in August 2015 with close to 30 years of healthcare experience. Prior to joining Orlando Health, Ms. Spong served as senior vice president of finance/chief financial officer of network hospitals for the $3.4 billion University of North Carolina (UNC) Health Care system based in Chapel Hill, NC. She held the same position for the 665-bed Rex Healthcare System, one of UNC Health Care’s member systems. Ms. Spong was responsible for financial operations for the system’s eight hospitals, a medical school, research centers, approximately 2,200 physicians and multiple joint venture organizations throughout North Carolina. She is a licensed CPA who holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and an MBA from Elon University. She has received numerous honors and awards including the Becker’s Hospital Review 2014 130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know.

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Eric StevensSenior Executive Officer & AdministratorFlorida Hospital Orlando601 E. Rollins St.Orlando, FL 32803407-206-3311

Stevens is the Senior Executive Officer and Admin-istrator of Florida Hospital Orlando and has more than 30 years of healthcare experience. Previously, he served as CEO of the Florida Hospital Heartland Divi-sion in Sebring, Fla., and prior to that, Vice President of Operations at Florida Hospital Orlando.

Stephen Stoops, MDChief Medical OfficerOsceola Regional Medical CenterInternal Medicine and Anesthesiology700 West Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-846-2266

Dr. Stoops was named CMO of Osceola Regional in May of 2015. For the six years leading up to his role at Osceola Regional, Dr. Stoops served as Chief Medical Officer at Carondelet Health in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Stoops received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and in Anesthe-siology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. His 24 years of clinical experience and medical leadership will ensure that Osceola Regional continues to excel at providing quality care and service to their patients and their families.

David StrongPresident/CEOOrlando Health1414 Kuhl Avenue Orlando, Florida 32806321-841-5299

David Strong is responsible for pro-viding leadership, strategic guidance and direction of the organization which consists of eight wholly-owned or affiliated hospitals; two of the largest multi-specialty practices in Central Florida; ownership in an outpatient surgery center, and a subsidiary interest in five outpatient imaging centers. He joined the organization in April 2015 after more than 20 years of healthcare management expertise and experience. Prior to joining Orlando Health, Mr. Strong served as chief operating officer for system affiliations at the University of North Carolina Health Care system in Chapel Hill, NC where he was responsible for the leadership of seven community hospitals represent-ing nearly 2,000 licensed hospitals beds, ambulatory and post-acute facilities, physician practices and joint ventures. He also created Rex Health Ventures, one of the only venture capital investment funds in the country started by a community, non-profit hospital, used to spur healthcare innovation and improve service, care and efficiency. Mr. Strong received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK and a Master of Hospital and Health Administration degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. He recently joined the the Florida Chamber of Com-merce’s Board of Directors.

Kathy Swanson Senior Vice President of Orlando HealthPresident, Arnold Palmer Medical Center Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies83 West Miller Street Orlando, Florida 32806321-843-9792

Kathy Swanson is responsible for the strategic over-sight and day-to-day operations of Arnold Palmer Medical Center, which consists of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. She led the overall planning, development and opening of Winnie Palmer Hospital

which opened in 2006. Prior to her leadership role at APMC, Mrs. Swanson was the President of the Winnie Palmer Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women. She also held the position of Vice President / Executive Director of Arnold Palmer Hospital. Mrs. Swanson joined the Corporation in 1977 and has held various positions including Administrator of Business Planning, Administrator of Clinical / Ancillary Services, Director of Nursing, and Nurse Manager of Pediatric Services. Mrs. Swanson holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Heart of Florida United Way Women’s Leadership Executive Council, Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation Board, BOD Member of CMN and a member of the Heritage Circle.

TTayyaba Tariq, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Kissimmee327 W Oak StreetKissimmee, FL 34741407-483-2000

Residency: University of Kentucky - Lexington, KYMedical School: University of the Punjab, FJ Medical College – Pakistan

Claudia Thomas, MDOrthopedic SurgeonTri-County Orthopaedic Center701 Medical Plaza Drive Leesburg, Fla. 34748352-326-8115

Dr. Thomas has the distinction of being the first female African American orthopedic surgeon in the United States. As a professor at Johns Hopkins University, where she earned a medical degree, she taught her partners at the Leesburg practice. She completed a general surgery internship and residency in general and orthopedic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Service Systems’ Shock Trauma Center.

Jolly Thomas, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Leesburg801 E Dixie Avenue, Suite 101Leesburg, FL 34748352-326-4031

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport, PAMedical School: Ross University Medical School, Dominica, West Indies

Thomas A. Thomas, CPA Healthcare Accountant, Founding PartnerThomas Zurcher & White1302 Orange Avenue Winter Park, Fla. 32789-4912407-599-5900

A certified public accountant in Central Florida since 1981, Thomas has extensive healthcare experience related to private practice physicians, including the opening and managing of medical practices, designing compensation plans, handling mergers and acquisitions, and also shareholder and employment agreements. His main areas of practice are tax com-pliance, IRS audit representation, business consulting, personal and business tax planning, personal and business financial planning, operational and financial consulting, financial statement preparation, divorce support, wage and hour, litigation support, estate and trust planning, employee benefits, and client outsourced services. A University of Florida alum, he co-founded the Association of Independent Doctors, a national trade association established to further the interest of independent doctors.



Charles S. Thompson, MD, FACSVascular SurgeonVascular Specialists of Central Florida80 West Michigan Street Orlando, Fla. 32806407-648-4323

Board-certified in vascular surgery, Dr. Thompson is a native of New Orleans and a Uni-versity of Florida alum. He earned a medical degree from the University of Miami and received general surgery and vascular surgery training at Louisiana State Medical Center, where he was recognized as the Charity Hospital outstanding intern. Also in the LSU system, he was named Outstanding Teacher for two consecutive years. He received specialty training in endovascular procedures at the prestigious Arizona Heart Institute, where he garnered the Cardiovascular Fellow Award. Dr. Thompson was instrumental in creating the endovascular surgery program at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Mike ThompsonAdministratorFlorida Hospital East Orlando 7727 Lake Underhill Road Orlando, FL 32822407-303-8110

Thompson is the Senior Vice President and Administrator of Florida Hospital East Orlando. His career with Florida Hospital began in 1998, and Thompson has served in a variety of leadership roles within the organization. Thompson received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at Southern Adventist University and his Master of Business Administration from Webster University. Thompson is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Daryl Tol President & CEOFlorida Hospital & Central Florida Region – Adventist Health System601 E. Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803407-303-6611

Tol has been with Florida Hospital for nearly 15 years, and was appointed CEO of Florida Hospital’s Central Florida Region in 2015. He previously served as CEO of Florida Hospital’s East Region, overseeing the organization’s hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties. He also served as CEO for Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach.

Ray TomlinsonPresidentCrowne Consulting Group2710 Rew Circle, Suite 200Ocoee, Fla. 34761407-654-5414

Ray Tomlinson provides executive oversight for Crowne Consulting Group’s operations of over 35 Employee Health and Wellness Centers in Florida. Since co-founding the benefits consulting firm in 2001 with Boyd Branham and Brian Branham, he has served public sector employers such as school boards, city and county government, sheriff offices, as well as private organizations.

With undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rollins College, Mr. Tomlinson brings more than 30 years of experience in the areas of manage-ment consulting, healthcare insurance, and human resources. He holds insurance licenses and is a member of numerous trade organizations.

Tamara A. Topoleski, MDOrthopaedic Surgery, Specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedics Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Street, Ste 200 Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Dr. Topoleski attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where she completed her BS degree in physiology and a MS degree in textile science with a minor in cellular physiology. She earned her medical

degree from New York Medical College. She remained there to complete a general surgical internship and an orthopaedic residency with the college’s Affiliated Hospitals. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Topoleski became a Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellow at Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa, Florida. She received specialized training in all aspects of children’s orthopaedics, including pediatric spinal surgery and the Ilizarov method. Throughout her training, Dr. Topoleski has been involved in both clinical and laboratory research. She has presented her studies at national meetings for orthopaedic and pediatric surgeons.

UJavier Urdaneta, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Oviedo1000 W Broadway Street, Ste 102BOviedo, FL 32765407-365-9000

Residency: Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN Medical School: University of Andes, Mérida, Venezuela

VLawrence Vallario, MD, FACC Chief of Staff, Cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology Central Florida Regional Hospital The Cardiovascular Center, P.A.910 Williston Park Point, Suite 1000Lake Mary, Fla. 32746407-833-8028

Dr. Lawrence Vallario has 28 years of experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiology at Central Florida Regional Hospital, where he serves as 2015 Chief of Staff. He has held many committee and board leadership positions at the hospital, chaired the Department of Cardiology, and directed the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

Dr. Vallario received his Bachelor of Science and medical degree from the University of Florida. He com-pleted his residency (internal medicine) and fellowship (cardiology) at the Medical University of South Carolina. A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, he is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and nuclear cardiology, and diplomate certified in the subspecialty of cardiovascular computed tomography. His practice, The Cardiovascular Center, P.A., has offices in Lake Mary and Deltona.

Travis B. Van Dyke, MD Orthopedic Surgery specializing in Sports MedicineOrlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Str., Ste 200 Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

As a surgeon, Dr. Van Dyke has quickly gained the respect of his peers in treating a variety of orthopedic problems. In particular, he is one the few surgeons in Orlando, that performs all inside anterior cruciate reconstructions of the knee, all arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs and labral repairs of the shoulder, primary and reverse total shoulder replacements, custom fitted knee replacements, and muscle sparing anterior approach total hip replacements. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed the highly regarded course of Honors Surgery. Dr. Van Dyke completed his orthopedic training at Tulane Hospital and Clinics Department of Orthopedics and was part of the last group of residents to train at the famous Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA, before hurricane Katrina hit there.

Lynn Van Ummersen, MDOncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute917 Rinehart Road, Ste 2041Lake Mary, Florida 32764407-804-6133

Board certified in medical oncology, Dr. Van Ummersen practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Insti-tute’s (FCS) Lake Mary Rinehart and Orange City clinics. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, she completed her internship and residency at Massachusetts Medical School and the University of Maryland Medical Center. She completed a fellowship with the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University. Dr. Van Ummersen also completed an ad-ditional research year studying clinical trial design and drug development. For nearly a decade, she served as an instructor and subsequently as an assistant professor in the oncology division of the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center and managed a general oncology community outreach clinic, and co-managed a multi-disciplinary breast cancer clinic.

Jeff VillanuevaVice President & Administrator Florida Hospital Kissimmee2450 N. Orange Blossom Trail Kissimmee, FL 34744(407) 846-4343

Villanueva serves as lead administra-tor for Florida Hospital Kissimmee

and oversaw the recent multi-million-dollar expansion of the campus. He held administrative duties at Florida Hospital East Orlando and Florida Hospital Altamonte as part of a three-year management residency program. Villanueva previously served as vice-president/COO of Metroplex Adventist Hospital and administrator of Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Central Texas.

Jose Villaplana, MDInternal Medicine Family Physicians Group Conway3333 S Conway RoadOrlando, FL 32812407-281-1000

Residency: Western Reserve Care System, Youngstown, OH Medical School: Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, PR

Shayan T. Vyas, MDMedical Director, Nemours CareConnect, FloridaNemours Children’s Health SystemNemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-567-3825

Shayan T. Vyas, MD, is a critical care specialist who joined Nemours Children’s Health System in October 2012 and became the medical director for Nemours CareConnect in 2015. CareConnect is a HIPAA-compliant telehealth offering available for camera-equipped smartphones, tablets and desktop/laptop computers. Dr. Vyas is a member of the Florida American Academy of Pediatrics telemedicine section, the American Academy of Pediatrics section on telemedicine and the American Telemedicine Association section on pediatrics.

WErik Walker, MD Chief of Family Medicine, Chairman of the Board of DirectorsPhysician Associates7404 Red Bug Lake Road Oviedo, Florida 32765407-381-7387

A graduate of the University of Florida’s medical school with Board Certifications in Family Medicine, NCQA Heart/Stroke and NCQA Diabetes, Erik



Walker, MD, serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief of Family Medicine for Physician Associates. Walker is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. After completing medical school, he did his residency at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jennifer WanderslebenVice President & Administrator Florida Hospital Apopka 201 N. Park Ave. Apopka, FL 32703407-889-1000

Jennifer Wandersleben is the Vice President and Administrator of Florida Hospital Apopka. Wandersleben has served at Florida Hospital since 1999 in various roles, including as an accountant at the Florida Hospital Foundation, finance manager at Winter Park Memorial Hospital, director of finance for the Florida Hospital Region, and Assistant Administrator of Winter Park Memorial Hospital. In 2011, she began her current role as the Administrator of Florida Hospital Apopka.

Peter D. Wearden, MD, PhD Chair of Cardiac Surgery, Director, Nemours Cardiac Center, Florida Nemours Children’s HospitalNemours Children’s Hospital13535 Nemours ParkwayOrlando, Fla. 32827407-650-7623

Peter D. Wearden, MD, PhD, is a pediatric cardiotho-racic surgeon with clinical expertise in congenital heart surgery, heart transplantation and pediatric mechanical cardiopulmonary support. He joined Nemours Children’s Hospital as the chief of cardiovas-cular surgery in the fall of 2015. Prior to coming to Nemours, he served as a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where he was also surgical director for the Pediatric Heart and Lung Transplantation Program and director of the Mechani-cal Cardiopulmonary Support Program. Dr. Wearden earned his medical degree and a doctorate in pharmacology and toxicology from the West Virginia University School of Medicine, where he continued his training with a residency in general surgery. Following a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr. Wearden completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Wearden is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery from which he holds additional qualification in pediatric and congenital heart surgery.

Steven E. Weber, DOOrthopaedic Surgery, Specializing in Adult Spinal Reconstruction, Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

A native of Michigan, Dr. Weber attended the Univer-sity of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, where he received a BS degree in Biology. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI. He remained there to complete his internship and Orthopaedic Residency at Michigan State University. Following his residency, Dr. Weber completed a Reconstructive Spinal Surgery Fellowship with the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida. While also at the University of Florida, he served as an Associate Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation. He has been published within the field of Orthopaedics and has presented his research at several national Orthopaedic meetings, including the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopae-dics. Dr. Weber specializes in Spinal Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Spinal Techniques and General Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Jon M. Wesley, MD, FACSVascular SurgeonVascular Specialists of Central Florida80 West Michigan Street Orlando, Fla. 32806407-648-4323

Board-certified in general and vascular surgery, Dr. Wesley earned a medical degree from the University of Miami, completed his general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, and dedicated two years to intensive research at the National Institutes of Health. He received specialty training in vascular surgery at the University of Wis-consin Hospitals and Clinics, concurrently serving as a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin before joining Vascular Specialists of Central Florida. He is a founding member of the International Vascular Surgical Society.

Daniel L. Wiernik, DPMSpecializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake St., Ste. 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Dr. Wiernik at-tended the University of Miami in Miami, Florida, on a 4-year academic scholarship, where he completed his BS degree in Biology. He then went on to complete his Masters degree in Biomedical Science. He earned his DPM degree from Barry University School of Podi-atric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, where he was accepted into the Pi Delta Honor Society. Dr. Wiernik completed his foot and ankle surgical residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Wiernik is a faculty member of the Florida Hospital Podiatric Surgery Residency Program. He gives frequent foot and ankle lectures and presentations to physicians and residents as well as other healthcare profession-als. Dr. Wiernik is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is Board Certified



Foot Surgery. He holds additional Board Certifi cation in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He is a member of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association, the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Matthew R. Willey, MD Specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Orlando Orthopaedic Center25 W. Crystal Lake Str., Ste 200Orlando, FL 32806407-254-2500

Born and raised in Tampa, Dr. Willey began his educa-tion pilgrimage at the University of Florida, graduat-ing summa cum laude with a BS in Biochemistry. He developed many hobbies during his undergraduate years, most notably, weight training and musical per-formance, which would later infl uence his career path. After graduation, he continued his medical training at the University of Florida, earning his MD. Dr. Willey is board certifi ed in Physical Medicine and Rehabilita-tion and Sports Medicine. He is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the International Spine Intervention Society. He gives discussions on the health benefi ts of high intensity resistance training and on degenerative disc disease. He continues to stress the importance of exercise and weight training as the aging antidote. He focuses on accurate diagnosis of painful spine and musculoskeletal conditions and specializes in a variety of interventional and regenerative techniques to treat them.

Kathleen Williams, MDColorectal SurgeonColon & Rectal Surgery Associates550 Memorial Circle, Ste HOrmond Beach, Fla. 32174386-672-0017

Dr. Kathleen Williams is the only female Colorectal Surgeon in the East Central Florida area and is a spe-cialist in Laparascopic Colorectal Surgery. She is the only member of the practice who off ers “Da Vinci” Surgery, which is a sophisticated robotic platform designed to expand the surgeon’s capabilities and off er a minimally invasive option for major surgery. Dr. Williams earned her Undergraduate Degree from Cornell University, her Medical Degree from Indiana University and completed her Post Doctoral training in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery in Michigan. Dr. Williams is Board Certifi ed in both Colorectal Surgery and General Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Williams is an Executive Committee Member of the Volusia County Medical Society and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Jayne Willis Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Orlando HealthOrlando Health1414 Kuhl AvenueOrlando, Florida 32806321-841-5111

Jayne Willis, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, was named Interim System Chief Nursing Offi cer, in November, 2015. In this role, Mrs. Willis will be responsible for executive oversight of Orlando Health nursing services. She will collaborate to ensure the delivery of safe and high quality care across all clinical settings. Mrs. Willis will also continue to serve as chief nursing offi cer for ORMC.

She has spent many years in critical care nurs-ing and provided leadership in specialties including trauma, cardiovascular services, burns and neuro intensive care. She serves as co-chair of the adult hospital bioethics program and has published in the areas of critical care nursing and bioethics.

Mrs. Willis earned a bachelor’s in nursing from Florida State University and a master’s in nursing from the University of Florida. She holds a specialty certifi cation as a Nursing Executive-Advanced by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She has also completed the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) patient safety executive development program.

Christopher Windham, MD, FACSSurgical OncologyDaytona Cancer Surgery224 Memorial Medical ParkwayDaytona Beach, Fla. 32117386-231-4000

Dr. Windham is the Medical Director and the Director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program at Florida Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center at Memorial Medical Center and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Florida State College of Medicine in Daytona Beach. He specializes in breast, colorectal, melanoma, gastric, pancreatic, esophageal, liver, sarcoma, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Windham developed a comprehensive HIPEC (Hyper-thermic Interperitoneal Chemotherapy) program and is one of only a few physicians preforming these procedures nationwide. His credentials include: Surgi-cal Oncology Fellowships at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX and H. Lee Moffi tt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL; numerous published articles, book chapters, and abstracts; years of clinical and basic science cancer research; lectures at national and international cancer conferences; and the recipi-ent of several awards.

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Fadi Yared, MDFamily Practice Family Physicians Group Rosemont5554 Clarcona Ocoee RoadOrlando, FL 32810407-292-0292

Memberships: American Academy of Family PracticeMedical School: Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria

Marvin Young, MDServed as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chairman of Medical Staff Peer Review at Central Florida Regional HospitalUrology Wellness Center2500 West Lake Mary Blvd. Ste 204Lake Mary, Florida 32746407-302-2620

Dr. Young is a graduate of Yale University School

of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Miami, School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Upon completing his residency, he was a member of the staff at the Doctors Clinic in Vero Beach until July 2001 when he became part of the Gateway Medical Group in Okeechobee, Florida. In May of 2008 he joined HCA Physicians Services establishing an offi ce in Lake Mary Florida. Dr. Young is a board certifi ed Urology/Surgery Specialist.He is affi liated with Central Florida Regional Hospital, where he has served as chairman of the Department of Surgery and the Medical Staff Peer Review Com-mittee, and with Florida Surgery Center.

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Lee M. Zehngebot, MDInternal Medicine, Medical OncologyFlorida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute2501 N. Orange Avenue – Suite 381Orlando, FL 32804407-898-5452

Board certifi ed in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Dr. Zehngebot practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute’s Orlando and Winter Park clinics. After receiving his medical training at the University at Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Dr. Zehngebot completed his internship and residency at Bronx Municipal Hospital in New York, NY. He was awarded a fellowship in oncology/hematology at University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Zehngebot has served as the Director of Clinical Research, Florida Hospital Cancer Institute in Orlando since 2007 and, in 2008, he helped Florida Hospital earn a Clinical Trials Participation National Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Linda Zinkovich, RN, BSNChief Operating OfficerOrlando Health Physician Associates77 W. Underwood St., 5th floorOrlando, Florida 32806407-649-7410

Linda Zinkovich, Chief Operating Offi cer, joined Physician Associates in 1994 as a physician recruiter and has moved her way up through the organization, holding various clinical management and supervisory positions. She is responsible for all new business development, ongoing analysis of physician practices (comparison of individual performances to national benchmarks, comparison of individual performance against group expectations and averages, patient fl ow effi ciency and fi nancial performance), evalu-ation/management of all facilities/locations, new physician expansion, and trouble shooting and problem resolution with physician practices. She has 15 years of experience in outpatient clinical research, has worked for fi ve years as a staff nurse, and is a member of Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

Carol E. Zurcher, CPA Healthcare Accountant, Managing PartnerThomas Zurcher & White1302 Orange AvenueWinter Park, FL 32789-4912407-599-5900

Zurcher specializes in federal taxation with an emphasis in employee benefi ts and retirement plans. Also an accredited personal fi nancial specialist, she is a former board member of the Employee Benefi ts Council of Central Florida. An alumni of Florida State University, she volunteers with IMPower Inc., a non-profi t agency to assist with support and empower-ment to needy Central Florida children and those living in unstable homes. In 2013, she co-founded the Association of Independent Doctors, a national trade association established to further the interest of independent doctors.

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