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Board certification involves rigorous testing and reviews by peers and is an indicator of physicians' exceptional expertise in their specialties as well as their dedication to remaining current with the latest advances in medical science, technology, patient safety and quality of care.
American Board of Family Medicine
Education
- Undergraduate:
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- University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 1990 - 1993
- Medical School:
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- Meharry Medical College
Nashville, Tennessee, 1994 - 1998
- Residency:
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- Family Medicine - Bayfront Medical Center
St. Petersburg, Florida, 1998 - 2001
Training / Experience
- License:
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- Florida Board of Medicine
- Membership:
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- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Experience:
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- Extensive experience in emergency and urgent care
From the Doctor
Everyone has their own story. I grew up the last of 11 kids. My father died of a stroke at an early age and my mom struggled with diabetes. I had a nephew die from sickle-cell disease. I developed an interest in treating preventable diseases, to protect families from unnecessary losses, to help people and families stay healthy.
I feel that most of the things we deal with as primary care physicians are preventable, so it's important to teach and stress that to patients. I really enjoy talking to my patients, and helping them. I want my patients to learn what they need to do to stay healthy, and prevent or manage chronic diseases through lifestyle changes, diet and exercise.
When I'm not in the office, I enjoy listening to jazz music, watching sports, playing basketball, or running.
