Feature Profiles

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

Laura W. Bancroft, MD, FACR

Mar 14, 2017 at 11:19 pm by Staff

This year, Laura Bancroft, MD, FACR, transitions from being program director of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program to chief academic officer of the Radiology Departmen.... Read More

Edward J. Gross, MD

Feb 14, 2017 at 11:23 pm by Staff

Edward J. Gross, MD, recalls the very special treat he enjoyed on weekends as a child when he tagged along with his dad on rounds at Hialeah Hospital in Miami. "My sister and.... Read More

Jeffrey J. Lehman, MD

Feb 10, 2017 at 03:50 pm by Staff

By PL JETER WINTER PARK - Singing was a catalyst for Jeffrey J. Lehman, MD, to pursue a career in medicine, but it was mid-college before he made a commitment, a surprise to.... Read More

CAPI 2017 President Addresses Philanthropic Goals

Feb 08, 2017 at 08:20 pm by Staff

By JUDY OTTO It is fitting that, as a new president took the helm of the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI) in December, a new an.... Read More

Nephrologist Relies on Lifestyle Change as Much as Medicine

Jan 11, 2017 at 09:22 pm by Staff

By PL JETER When Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer proclaimed Dec. 10, 2016, as Dr. Banji Awosika Day for his contribution to nephrology, hypertension and kidney dialysis through preve.... Read More

Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Jan 11, 2017 at 09:17 pm by Staff

By PL JETER The dentist dad of Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD, emigrated to the United States from India in 1979 with only $8 in his pocket. His incentive: to live the American Dream an.... Read More

Hank C. Hill, MD

Dec 14, 2016 at 10:40 am by Staff

By PL Jeter KISSIMMEE--Hank Hill, MD, recalls a pivotal moment in high school when a guidance counselor recommended bypassing biological research to pursue a medical degree.... Read More