Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla., has issued the following news release:
Gov. Charlie Crist on Friday, March 16, re-appointed John W. Beebe of Boca Raton and Dr. Steven P. Rosenberg of Palm Beach to the Florida Board of Medicine. Gov. Charlie Crist also appointed Dr. Michael A. Chizner of Ft. Lauderdale, Dr. Onelia G. Lage of Coral Gables, Dr. Tully Patrowicz of Eustis and Dr. George Thomas of Bradenton.
'These individuals will each bring a unique perspective to the board based on their varied professional experiences and community involvement,' said Governor Crist. 'Their common thread is a desire to enhance the quality and availability of medical care for all Floridians.'
The Board of Medicine establishes licensing regulations, provides certification for physicians and physician assistants, and has the authority to impose penalties for licensing violations. The Board of Medicine consists of ten physicians and five lay members. Appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
'Health is crucial to every person's quality of life and paramount to the vitality of our state,' said Governor Crist. 'I am certain these members of the Board of Medicine will maintain Florida's high standards and work to ensure that every Floridian has access to quality healthcare.'
John W. Beebe, 51, is the chief executive officer of Spectrum Personnel Inc. He formerly served as the chief executive officer of Atlantic Surgical Center Inc. and the chief executive officer of Colorectal and GI Specialists of South Florida Inc. Mr. Beebe is a certified public accountant and graduated from Portland State University and the American Graduate School of International Management. He is re-appointed as a lay member for a term beginning March 16, 2007, and ending October 31, 2009.
Dr. Steven P. Rosenberg, 56, is the president of Dermatology at Palm Beach Inc. He is a past president of the Florida Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery and has served as an expert witness for the Florida Board of Medicine. Dr. Rosenberg graduated from New York University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is re-appointed for a term beginning March 16, 2007, and ending October 31, 2010.
Dr. Michael A. Chizner, 57, is the chief medical director of the Heart Center of Excellence of the North Broward Hospital District. He also serves as a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine, the University of Florida College of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University of Osteopathic Medicine and Barry University. Dr. Chizner graduated from New York University and Cornell University Medical College. He will succeed Onelia Lage and is appointed for a term beginning March 16, 2007, and ending October 31, 2010.
Dr. Onelia G. Lage, 45, is a pediatrician at the University if Miami. She formerly worked as an associate professor at the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Lage graduated from Miami Dade College and Universidad Central del Este Medical School in the Dominican Republic. She will succeed Raghavendra Vijayanagar and is appointed for a term beginning March 16, 2007, and ending October 31, 2010.
Dr. Tully Patrowicz, 75, is a self-employed ophthalmologist. He has served in numerous leadership positions within the health care field and also worked as a public school teacher of science and mathematics in St. Lucie County. Dr. Patrowicz graduated from Columbia University, the Southern College of Optometry, Indiana University and the University of Miami School of Medicine. He will succeed Trina Espinola and is appointed for a term beginning March 16, 2007, and ending October 31, 2010.
Dr. George Thomas, 62, is a cardiologist and president of Bradenton Cardiology Center. He formerly served in the position of chief of medicine and later as chief of staff for Manatee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thomas graduated from St. Thomas College, Medical College Kottayam, India, and New Jersey College of Medicine. He will succeed Thomas Peters and is appointed for a term beginning March 16, 2007, and ending October 31, 2010.Contact: Erin Isaac, 850/488-5394.
Erin Isaac, 850/488-5394.
