Feature Profiles

Healthcare Leader: Thibaut van Marcke

Oct 10, 2017 at 06:45 pm by Staff

Thibaut van Marcke joined Orlando Health as a senior vice president and president, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in April 2016. Thibaut comes to Orlando Health from HCA - North F.... Read More

Physician Spotlight: Esteban Varela, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Oct 10, 2017 at 06:29 pm by Staff

By PL JETER This month our physician spotlight is on Dr. Esteban Varela, Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Oviedo Medical Center and a professor at the University of C.... Read More

Physician Spotlight: Dennis C. Smith, MD

Sep 09, 2017 at 09:10 pm by Staff

Dennis C. Smith, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon focused on bariatric surgery, a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, and a fellow of both the Am.... Read More

Asim A. Jani, MD, MPH, FACP, Hospital Epidemiologist, Orlando Health

Aug 05, 2017 at 12:15 pm by Staff

Editor's note: This month begins a divergence from our usual format for Physician Spotlight features. In response to several requests, we are not only introducing readers to n.... Read More

Todd Goodman Discusses New Florida Hospital Program

Aug 04, 2017 at 12:26 pm by Staff

Todd Goodman who serves as Senior Executive Officer and CFO of Florida Hospital and the Central Florida Division of Adventist Health System was kind enough to spend time wit.... Read More

Nathalie Dauphin McKenzie, MD, MSPH

Jul 12, 2017 at 06:01 pm by Staff

By PL JETER On November 20, 2007 Nathalie McKenzie, MD, played a pivotal role in one of the first success stories of its kind between the University of Miami (UM) Infertil.... Read More

Mark Marsh, President, Orlando Health Central

Jul 12, 2017 at 05:12 pm by Staff

By PL JETER OCOEE--When Mark Marsh was starting quarterback for the Western Kentucky University (WKU) Hilltoppers under Coach Jack Harbaugh, father of Jim and John, he rev.... Read More

Nemours CEO Recognized Among the 50 Most Influential Physician Executive

Jun 20, 2017 at 05:12 pm by Staff

Dr. David Bailey, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Jacksonville-based Nemours has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2017 50 Most Influential Physician Executiv.... Read More

Nurse Advocate Breathes New Life into Cystic Fibrosis Care

Jun 13, 2017 at 11:45 am by Staff

By PL JETER & ROSEMARY ANTONELLI Tamika Grubbs is passionate about solving the often daunting maze of coordinating medical care for people afflicted with cystic fibrosis.... Read More

Walter A. Conlan III, MD, CWSP

Jun 07, 2017 at 04:43 pm by Staff

PL JETER WINTER PARK - As CEO of Florida Wound Care Doctors, medical director of three fast-growing, hospital-based wound healing centers in Central Florida, visiting doctor.... Read More

This is a Really Exciting Time

Jun 04, 2017 at 03:48 pm by Staff

By Erika D. Peterman FMA Managing Editor Christienne Alexander, M.D., was a pioneer -- one of 10 physicians selected for the second FMA Karl M. Altenburger M.D. (KMA) Physicia.... Read More

What Physician Leadership Means Now - And Why it Matters

May 21, 2017 at 04:05 pm by Staff

FMA CEO Timothy J. Stapleton has worked closely with state and national physician leaders in organized medicine for more than 20 years. In the following Q&A, he discusse.... Read More

Delicia M. Haynes, MD

May 09, 2017 at 06:59 pm by Staff

By PL JETER DAYTONA BEACH - When Delicia Haynes, MD, was 12 years old, she felt a lump in her breast while showering. At first, she hoped her adolescent breasts were simply.... Read More

A Few Questions with Daryl Tol

May 09, 2017 at 06:55 pm by Staff

PL JETER The worldview held by Daryl Tol began in the small town of Dunlap, Tennessee, and by kindergarten age, he had spent most of his life halfway around the world in Bor.... Read More

Adventist Health System Names David Ottati as New Regional CEO

Apr 25, 2017 at 04:05 pm by Staff

Adventist Health System has named a new regional CEO to lead what was formerly known as the Florida Hospital East Florida Region. "The recent passing of our friend and colle.... Read More

Physician Spotlight: Harinath Sheela, MD

Apr 20, 2017 at 11:55 am by Staff

By PL Jeter Making sure Medicaid patients have access to medical care, bringing Medicaid reimbursement in alignment with Medicare reimbursement, and making sure reimbursemen.... Read More

Healthcare Leader: Karen Frenier

Apr 20, 2017 at 11:42 am by Staff

PL JETER As a nurse-turned-hospital executive, Karen Frenier begins most weekday mornings at 4:30 a.m. on runs with girlfriends. Described as passionate with an excellent wo.... Read More

A Look at the Careers Behind Public Health in Florida

Apr 05, 2017 at 08:00 pm by Staff

Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best. The old adage rings true for the Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR) at the Florida Department of Health. Even before disaster.... Read More

Chris Trimble: The Crossroad of Innovation & Operations

Mar 22, 2017 at 12:45 am by Staff

Chris Trimble is on a mission. A Dartmouth adjunct professor for the Master in Health Care Delivery Science and MBA programs, Trimble is well-known for his expertise on innova.... Read More

David Strong: Still Leading by Listening

Mar 14, 2017 at 11:45 pm by Staff

On April 9, David Strong, FACHE, will celebrate his second anniversary as president and CEO of Orlando Health, a labyrinth healthcare system that turns 100 next year. Already,.... Read More