The faces of the FMA

The FMA takes pride in supporting Florida’s physicians, who represent the world’s noblest profession. However, our mission is about the people behind the number – the physicians, residents, and medical students who strive for excellence every day. Read about FMA members like you who are the faces of medicine.

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Robert Friedman, MD, FACS

is an educator, an active member of the medical community, and an advocate for excellence in ophthalmic care.
Image from The Eye Associates - West Bradenton

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Puxiao Cen, MD, FACC, MHE

Puxiao Cen, MD, FACC, MHE

is an AdventHealth cardiologist and eighth-generation physician who blends science and art with Chinese culture into her medical practice, creating a unique whole-person experience

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Samari Blair, MPH, CPH

Third-year medical student Samari Butler, MPH, is an aspiring pediatrician who sees a strong connection between physician diversity and health equity. “Representation can be so important in decreasing mistrust.”

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Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM

FMA President-Elect and Broward Health Chief Medical Officer Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM, kept his eye on his longtime goal of becoming a physician.


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Alma Littles, MD

Family tragedies and a second-grade teacher who “planted a seed” motivated Alma Littles, MD, to become the first in her family to attend college and, ultimately, to practice medicine.


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Stephen Vernon, MD

In recognition of his involvement in the FMA’s CME endeavors, retired Miami pathologist Stephen E. Vernon, MD, received the 2022 FMA Award of Distinguished Service — the association’s highest honor — in the House of Delegates.

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Inside the nation’s largest hospital command center

AdventHealth Central Florida Division hosted the FMA for a tour of Mission Control, the nation’s largest hospital system command center.

FMA Cares: Spotlight on Dr. Andrew Borom, M.D.

A unique initiative. One of a series that showcases Florida physicians who are giving back to their local communities.

FMA and USF: Designing medicine’s future together

FMA and USF: Designing medicine’s future together. This is where a better description will go and we will be happier when it does.

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Watson Ducatel, DO, MPH, FACOI

An internal medicine specialist who was appointed to the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Ducatel shared a personal story about representation in medicine and what it meant to him as a young man growing up in Tampa.

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Charles Chase, DO

Charles Chase, DO

Through organized medicine, Charles Chase, DO, gives his fellow anesthesiologists a voice and works toward a better future for all Florida physicians.

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FMA Leadership Academy

The Physician Leadership Academy is exclusively for FMA members who practice in the state of Florida.

Andrea Friall, MD

Andrea Friall, MD

Dr. Friall received the Capital Medical Society’s Thomas L. Hicks, MD Outstanding Physician Award.

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Dr. Duncan

Roger Duncan III, MD, FASA

Paying it forward is a way of life for FMA Board of Governors member Dr. Duncan.

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Joseph Mazziotta, MD

Dr. Joseph Mazziotta received the 2024 Outstanding Physician Award.

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Deborah German, MD

After shepherding UCF’s medical school into reality, Founding Dean Deborah German, MD, is still on ‘a great adventure.’



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Shahnaz Fatteh, MD

Shahnaz Fatteh, MD

Shahnaz Fatteh, MD, credits previous leadership experiences with preparing her to serve as Broward County Medical Association President in 2020.

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FMA Cares: Spotlight on Dr. Tra'chella Johnson Foy, M.D.

One of a series that showcases Florida physicians giving back to their local communities.

Jayant Rao, MD, FACEP

Jayant Rao, MD, FACEP

Emergency medicine physician Jayant Rao, MD, FACEP, is starting a new chapter of his career with a focus on ‘teaching people to be well.’

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Saurabh Agrawal, MD

Dr. Agrawal is a board-certified gastroenterologist and transplant hepatology specialist.

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David Huang, MD

Dr. Huang received the 2024 I.B. Harrison, MD Humanitarian Award.

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Akeim George

FMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council member Akeim George is the first person in his family to study medicine, his loved ones had a lot to do with his decision to become a physician.


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Garth Graham, MD, MPH

Garth Graham, MD, MPH

As director of YouTube’s new healthcare initiative, Dr. Graham aims to connect the platform’s massive audience with information from medical experts.


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The value of your FMA membership

From physicians, in their own words.



Kelli Tice Wells, MD

Kelli Tice Wells, MD

Kelli Tice Wells, MD, brings an extensive public health background to her role as Florida Blue Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs.

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Dr. McKenzie

Nathalie McKenzie, MD

Inspiring the next generation of physicians through mentoring.

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Charles Lockwood, MD

Dr. Lockwood leads USF College of Medicine into a new era.

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