2022 FOMA LIVE Convention Schedule
Friday, February 25Continental Breakfast 7:30am in Caribbean Foyer 8:00-9:00 am
How Long Have I Got? Prognosis (PDF available) Leonard Hock, DO, MACOI, CMD, HMDC 9:00-10:00 am Establishing an Independent Private Practice (PDF available) Ronald R. Burns, DO, FACOFP 10:00 - 10:15 am Break 10:15-11:15 am Update on Diabetes Treatment and Incorporation of Diabetes Technology to Improve Care (PDF Available) Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP 11:15-12:15 pm Marijuana in Pregnancy (PDF available) Katina Brown-Burgess, DO, FACOOG 12:15-1:15 pm LUNCH PROVIDED 1:15-2:15 pm New Developments in Asthma (PDF available) Samuel Gubernick, DO, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP 2:15-3:15 pm Testosterone Update (PDF available) Linda Delo, DO, FACOFP 3:15-3:30 pm Break 3:30-4:30 pm Mind Over Malpractice Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, FACOEP 4:30-5:30 pm OMT Workshop: Somatic Dysfunction of the Lumbar Spine, Sacrum and Pelvis Robert Kim, DO & Khadija Jackson, DO 
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Saturday, February 26Continental Breakfast 7:30am in Caribbean Foyer8:00-9:00 am
Workup & Surgery of Benign Esophageal Disorders (PDF available) Jesse Lopez, DO, FACOS 9:00-10:00 am Burnout in Those Caring for Patients with Dementia (PDF available) Gregory James, DO, MPH, CMD & Nicholas James, PhD 10:00-10:15 am Break 10:15-11:15 am Emerging Interventional Treatments for Low Back Pain: What’s New for 2022 (PDF available) Robert Ball, DO, MS, AOBA 11:15-12:15 pm Dermatology Update Asfa Akhtar, DO, FAOCD, FAAD 12:15 - 1:15 pm LUNCH BREAK (on own) 1:15-2:15 pm Non Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: A Clinical Approach (PDF available) Anita Singh, DO, MBA 2:15-3:45 pm Improving Best Practices for Patient Care: Optimizing the Use of the PDMP Database (PDF Available) Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM; Lee Ann Brown, DO, FAAPMR; Jason D. Winn, Esquire & Bob Macdonald, MS, PDMP Foundation 3:45 - 4:00 pm Break 4:00-5:30 pm OMT Workshop: Differential Diagnosis of the Pelvis, Hip, Knee and Ankle - Osteopathic Evaluation and Management Steven Ma, DO 6:30-9:00 pm FOMA Presidents Reception: Installation of Lee Ann Brown, DO, FAAPMR, President (Dunes Terrace) Music by The Danny Beck Band Sunday, February 27Continental Breakfast 7:00am in Caribbean Foyer7:30-9:30 am
Prevention of Medical Errors (PDF available) Marc Kaprow, DO, MHA, FACOI 9:30-10:30 am Florida Laws and Rules and Professional Medical Ethics (PDF available) Jason D. Winn, JD 10:30 am-12:30 pm Prescribing Controlled Substances (PDF available) Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPH, FACP |
2022 FOMA LIVE Convention Speaker Bios
Asfa Akhtar, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine (NSU-COM) with Honors and completed her Dermatology residency at Broward General Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Dermatology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. She is the first Osteopathic female physician to be President of the Broward County Dermatology Society. Currently, Dr. Akhtar is a staff dermatologist in the Department of Dermatology with Cleveland Clinic in Florida. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology with NSU in Davie, Florida and holds faculty appointments at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in Ohio as well as Florida Atlantic University. She speaks English, Hindi, and Urdu and trains Dermatology, Plastic surgery and Internal Medicine residents.
Robert Ball, DO, MS, AOBA, is a Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Management Physician with special clinical interests in Neuromodulation including Spinal Cord stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion stimulation as well as minimally invasive spinal decompression techniques for patients suffering from low back and leg pain as a result of spinal stenosis. Special Interests include the emerging treatment of vertebrogenic back pain due to lumbar disc degeneneration. He is a native of North Carolina and received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology with minors in Chemistry, Spanish, and Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. During his undergraduate years, Dr. Ball was able to gain international experience volunteering in rural areas of Latin America. He then earned a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Having fell in love with the Florida weather and outdoor lifestyle, Dr. Ball remained in Florida and earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During his medical school years, Dr. Ball was selected to be an instructor in the anatomy department assisting in the training of physician assistant students. He then went on to complete a Traditional Rotating internship at NSUCOM/Tenet Health System – Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah-Miami, Florida. Embarking upon a specialty residency in Anesthesiology, Dr. Ball attended the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse, New York, where he served with distinction as evidenced by his selection by the faculty to be the Chief Resident of his residency class. He was also voted Resident of the Year by the Anesthesiology Faculty and awarded the Senior Presentation Award. During his residency, Dr. Ball completed Obstetric and Gynecologic Anesthesiology training in the Department of Anesthesiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. After completion of residency in 2009, Dr. Ball was awarded a highly competitive Pain Management Fellowship position at the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. Currently, Dr. Ball continues his passion for innovation, compassionate care, as well as education. He serves as a consultant and physician instructor for leading companies involved in the field of Neuromodulation - teaching other physicians the latest in surgical techniques and patient care. He has presented at multiple national meetings and taught physicians from all over the country. Dr. Ball is a participating member of multiple professional organizations dedicated to the advancement of the field of Interventional Pain Management including the American Interventional Headache Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Society of Anesthesiologists, North American Neuromodulation Society, and the Spine Intervention Society. Dr. Ball is a diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ball is a Medidata Certified Professional and a Principal Investigator for the PRESS 2 Study with Boston Scientific.
Lee Ann Brown, DO, FAAPMR, is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management. She specializes in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of pain through a variety of non-surgical techniques including, electro-diagnostics, therapeutic exercises, spine and joint injections, assistive devices, medication and other rehabilitation therapies. After obtaining her medical degree at West Virginia School Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Brown completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University. Dr. Brown was granted the prestigious William Randolph Hearst Fellowship Award at Northwestern Rehabilitation Institute in Chicago. Dr. Brown uses the latest in technology and advanced treatments in order to restore the maximum movement and functionality to her patients. She treats and manages chronic pain without the risk, expense and recovery time associated with surgical intervention. She is currently President-elect of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association and serves as Secretary for The Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Dr. Brown also serves on the Florida Health Information Exchange Coordinating Committee. She is also past president of the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society. Dr. Brown is chief executive office of the Spine Pain and Orthopedic Injury Center in Clearwater, Florida.
Katina Brown-Burgess, DO, FACOOG, is a native Floridian, born in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She has been practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2006. Upon graduating from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Dr. Brown-Burgess returned to Florida to receive her medical degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Ob/Gyn residency in Detroit, Michigan. It was during her residency, that she realized that service and patient education would be the foundation of how she would practice. Aside from clinical practice, Dr. Brown-Burgess serves as one of the members on the Case Review Team, reviewing fetal/infant mortality cases in Broward County, providing recommendations to improve infant outcomes. She is the former Vice Chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Broward Health Medical Center. Her department has implemented many of the state of Florida’s Initiatives including a protocol for OB Hemorrhage, as well as setting department standards and policies in managing hypertensive disorders in obstetrical patients through the HIP Initiative. After completing her term as Vice Chair, she now serves as the Chair of the Ob/Gyn Peer Review Committee at Broward Health and serves as a member on the OB Strategic Planning committee.
Ronald R. Burns, DO, FACOFP, is the current Treasurer/Immediate Past President of the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Burns is an AOA board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician in private practice in Orlando, Florida. He has served on the AOA Board of Trustees since 2007 and as President of the AOA from 2019 - 2020. Active in organized medicine his entire career, Dr. Burns served as president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2004–2005, and provided leadership at the local level as a trustee of FOMA and FOMA District Society 3. He has been honored with the FOMA Physician of the Year award and the Distinguished Service award. In addition, he served for nine years on the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, which assesses competencies for osteopathic medicine and related health care professions. Dr. Burns built an impressive career of service in the state of Florida by serving on the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, the Florida Health Information Infrastructure Board, the Florida Medicaid Formulary Study Panel and the Florida Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee. Dr. Burns graduated from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He completed an internship at Doctors Hospital of Stark County in Massillon, Ohio, and completed residency at Florida Hospital East Orlando. In 2018, the Ohio Alumni Association Board of Directors presented Dr. Burns with the Medal of Merit for achieving distinction in his field. Dr. Burns and his wife Janet have five children and reside in Winter Park, Florida. He has a long history of service in healthcare legislation, regulation, education and leadership at the national, state and local levels.
Linda Delo, DO, FACOFP is a 1986 graduate of NSU-KPCOM. Dr. Delo is a past president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) and FOMA District Society 9, which includes West Palm Beach. Dr. Delo is also past president of the Florida Society ACOFP. She was honored to receive the FOMA Physician of the Year Award in 2021. She has served on the Bureau of Socioeconomic Affairs (now called CERA or the Council on Economic and Regulatory Affairs (CERA) with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) since 2011. She was appointed chair of the CERA in 2021. She serves on the physician workforce advisory counsel to the Florida governor since 2015 and is a Florida Blue physician advisor. Dr. Delo has served as a Florida Delegate to the AOA House of Delegates for over 20 years, which includes serving on AOA reference committees. She has been in private independent practice for over 34 years and is an NCQA certified level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home since 2014.
Samuel Gubernick, DO, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP is an Allergist/Immunologist Specialist with Family Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates in Largo, Florida. He is a graduate of NSU-KPCOM. He completed his Pediatric Internship and Residency and his Allergy and Immunology Fellowship (Pediatric and Adult) at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Gubernick is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Gubernick currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Florida Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society, and as a Governor for the Federation of the Regional, State and Local Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Societies Assembly of the AAAAI. He has served on and chaired many statewide committees and societies and continues to present, participate and publish Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Updates.
Leonard R. Hock, DO, MACOI, CMD, HMDC is Chief Medical Officer for Hospice by the Sea, in Broward and Palm Beach counties. He takes pride in serving the Florida Medical Directors Association as a member and contributor to the education process. He recently served as Senior Vice President of Medical Services for Covenant Hospice serving the panhandle of Florida and southern Alabama. Prior to that Dr. Hock was in private internal medicine practice in Kansas City for more than 25 years. He had a special focus and interest in geriatric patients and end of life care, with board certifications in internal medicine, geriatrics, and hospice/palliative care. Dr. Hock is a Certified Medical Director (CMD) of long term care facilities and has been a member of AMDA (American Medical Directors Association) since l996. He has been active in the organization at both local and national levels. He was a member of the Board of Directors of AMDA, 2008-2010 and as Chairman of the National Membership Committee. In addition to direct patient care in Kansas City, Dr. Hock served as Medical Director for numerous nursing homes and assisted living facilities, hospices, and hospital based geriatric clinics. He was an officer of the Missouri Association of Long Term Care Physicians and the Kansas Medical Directors Association. Dr. Hock was recognized as a leader in the care of the frail, geriatric patient. Through this commitment he was invited to become a member of the Missouri Best Practices Committee with the Division of Aging. This private provider and state group focused on improving the standard of care for the frail and elderly in long term care facilities. During this time he was also appointed to a Kansas Medicaid Task Force focused on end-of-life issues for nursing home residents. In 2007, Dr. Hock’s interest in hospice/palliative care resulted in development a palliative case management model for acute care hospitals. This model was implemented in Research Medical Center in Kansas City in 2008, and has proven to be successful in decreasing the length of stay and acute care costs, while increasing the comfort measures for the end of life patient and support to family members. During his medical career in Kansas City, Dr. Hock was the health care reporter for the FOX 4 Television News. For thirteen years he was seen daily on “Housecalls” by thousands of viewers who watched him speak on current and pertinent health topics. He continues to be a frequent local, regional and national presenter on medical, scientific and cultural issues. Dr. Hock was born in rural Oklahoma. He served his country in Viet Nam as an Army medic. He attended the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in 1976. He completed his internship in Dallas, TX, and his internal medicine residency in Kansas City. He continued to teach at his medical school, and has frequently returned as a Clinical Professor of Geriatrics. In June of 2009 Dr. Hock was elected a Master Fellow in the Gillum Society of Master Fellows. This membership is the highest honor awarded by the American College of Osteopathic Internists’ for outstanding contribution and service in his profession. Dr. Hock’s energy and interest is in medical direction and the improvement in patient care through active physician leadership.
Khadija Jackson, DO is a 2017 graduate from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine- Georgia Campus and completed her Family Medicine Residency at Clarion Hospital in Clarion, PA in 2020.
Gregory James, DO, MPH, CMD Dr Gregory James is a National Medical Director for Policy and Operations with Optum Complex Care Management. He works with the clinical teams who follow and manage the Assisted Living (ALF), Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (LTC) patients enrolled in the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans. Dr James is a Distinguished Fellow of the National American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and has been selected as the National Educator of the Year by this organization. In addition, he served as the 2013 president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA). Dr James received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and his Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, FL, and is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). He is also certified by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM).
Nicholas James, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist currently completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the Orlando VA Healthcare System. Prior to his current position, Dr. James was a graduate researcher with the Orlando Later-Life Developmental Research (OLDeR) Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF), where he earned his Ph.D. Dr. James’s work has addressed a range of topics related to aging and caregiving including: cerebrovascular risk factors, LTC facility outreach programs, profiling understudied caregiver groups, and improving the assessment and intervention of caregiver health outcomes. His most recent line of research resulted in the development and validation of the Informal Caregiver Burnout Inventory (ICBI). Dr. James continues to work with researchers and community clinicians to improve the detection and intervention of caregiver burnout.
Marc Kaprow, DO, MPH, FACOI, received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in 1992, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2001. During his time at Nova Southeastern, Dr. Kaprow completed pre-doctoral fellowships in both Anatomy and Osteopathic Practices and Principles. Dr. Kaprow completed his Internal Medicine residency at POH Medical Center, an affiliate training site of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2004. During residency, Dr. Kaprow was honored as the Resident of the Year, 2002-2003 and served as Chief Resident during the 2003-2004 training year. Dr. Kaprow is certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He completed recertification for Internal Medicine in 2013. Dr. Kaprow practiced as a primary care physician in the Pembroke Pines / Hollywood area for several years. During that time, he served the South Broward Hospital District and Memorial Hospital West on multiple committees, including Utilization Review, Peer Review, Physician Credentialing, Ethics, and the Medical Executive committee. In 2008 he was appointed Medical Director of Memorial Home Health Care, and in 2010 Dr. Kaprow transitioned his practice from patient care to administration as the Associate Medical Director for VITAS Hospice in Broward County. In 2012, Dr. Kaprow joined UnitedHealthcare of Florida as a Medical Director of the Florida Medicaid Long Term Care program, overseeing care for nearly 20,000 frail and elderly Floridians. In 2018 Dr. Kaprow relocated to the Orlando area as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist working for Vitas Healthcare. Dr. Kaprow is a Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Nova Southeastern University and an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He has served as President of the Broward County Osteopathic Medical Association; he has been a FOMA Trustee since 2009, and currently serves as FOMA President. He has served several FOMA Statewide committees as a delegate to the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Kaprow also has served on the American College of Osteopathic Internists Practice Management and Professional Development Committee. In 2015, he became an AOA National Health Policy Fellow. Dr. Kaprow has authored several professional publications and has lectured nationally on Palliative Medicine topics and Practice Management. Currently, he is a Medical Director with Anthem Healthcare in a work at home position. He is married with three daughters.
Robert Kim, DO, is a 2018 graduate of Nova Southeastern University – Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently a resident physician at Larkin Community Hospital, Palm Springs Campus in Hialeah, Florida, completing his residency program in Family Medicine.
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, FACOEP, serves as the CEO of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), representing more than 151,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students throughout the U.S. In this position, Dr. Klauer leads strategy, operations, organizational growth and advocacy for the osteopathic profession. He partners with the Board of Trustees, affiliated associations and staff to advance the AOA’s strategic vision and execute its programs. Dr. Klauer previously served as chief medical officer for hospital-based services, chief risk officer and executive director of the patient safety organization at TeamHealth, a leading clinician services organization. He also served as a clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Prior to his arrival at TeamHealth in January 2015, Dr. Klauer spent 15 years with Emergency Medicine Physicians, Ltd. (EMP), serving in many capacities. He was also a member of the board of directors for Physicians Specialty Limited Risk Retention Group and the EMP Medical Group board of directors.Outside of full-time professional work, Dr. Klauer is involved in and has been recognized by numerous health care organizations. He was honored by the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians with the 2018 Outstanding Educator of the Year award. Dr. Klauer was elected to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) board of directors in October 2016 and he previously served as ACEP Council Speaker. Dr. Klauer also serves as the medical editor-in-chief for ACEP Now, ACEP’s monthly publication, and was editor-in-chief for Emergency Physicians Monthly.He has received the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA) Robert Dougherty ACEP/EMF Teaching Fellowship as well as the ACEP National Faculty Teaching Award. In 2014, Dr. Klauer was the recipient of the American College of Emergency Physicians Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year Award and was recognized by the Ohio Chapter of ACEP with the Bill Hall Award for service. Dr. Klauer earned his DO degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also holds an Executive JD, with honors, from Concord Law School.
Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM, holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Florida, and graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Subsequently, he worked as a hospitalist for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he held the rank of associate professor of medicine, anesthesiology, and radiology. From 2007-16, he also served as an associate program director for the internal medicine residency. He is currently the regional chief medical officer for Broward Health Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale. He is a notable expert in several medical fields. He has presented on opioids and controlled substances locally, regionally, and nationally for several years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he has been a frequent presence in the media, having been interviewed by the major local new stations in the Southeast Florida market, for local and national print, and on radio, including NPR. Outside the hospital, Dr. Lenchus is incredibly involved, serving as a leader in organized medicine at multiple levels, including as Past President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, President-elect of the Florida Medical Association, past Regent and current Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and Senior Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Jesse J. Lopez Jr., DO, FACOS is a traditionally trained physician who believes in a holistic approach to healthcare and healing. Combining the best of both worlds, Dr. Lopez has practiced surgery and medicine over the past 28 years with the philosophy that one must consider all aspects of an individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs in order to facilitate healing. His expertise in integrated surgical and medical care allows the patient to utilize multiple modalities to facilitate their healing. This concept is cutting edge, and AkasaCare Integrated Medicine and Surgery, formerly known as Heartland Surgical Care, is one of the few traditional medical and surgical practices that offers in-house energy healing modalities such as Reiki therapy and life coaching. Dr. Lopez is a board certified general and trauma surgeon. His areas of expertise include bariatric surgery (surgical weight loss); medical weight loss; bio-identical hormone and replacement therapy and metabolic medicine; stem cell therapies; aesthetics, such as Botox and fillers; CBD (cannabinoids) therapy; and, endoscopies such as colonoscopy and stomach scoping. Dr. Lopez also serves as the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer of American Shaman CBD Company and Medical Director of the Advanced Aesthetics Med Spa. Dr. Lopez is also involved in several philanthropic and volunteer endeavors, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Coyote Trails School of Nature, the International Society of Cannabis Business Development, and the Blue Valley River Forest School. He has also served on the school board of his children’s school and has served in the community in various ways, such as Little League coaching for many years. Additionally, he has been involved in charitable medical mission trips to countries such as Ecuador, Mexico, and Tajikistan.
Steven Ma, DO, was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a first generation Chinese-Vietnamese American, he was inspired by his uncle, a fellow Osteopathic Family Medicine Physician, to pursue a career in Medicine in order to help serve the community he came from. Steven attended Temple University on a full scholarship, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biophysics. Steven went on to attend Medical School at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Steven then moved to Miami, Florida where he completed his Family Medicine Residency and Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship at Larkin Community Hospital. After completing his training, Steven worked in Private Practice in Pembroke Pines, Florida, as well as served as the Associate Program Director of Family Medicine at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus. His passion for academic medicine and teaching future generations of physicians has led him to taking a full time position at LECOM Bradenton. Steven is currently at LECOM Bradenton, serving as the Assistant Course Director of the Osteopathic Principles and Practices Course, and is the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education. Dr. Ma is a 2013 graduate of PCOM. Dr. Ma is an Assistant Professor of Medicine with a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare industry in Private Practice and in Medical Education as an Associate Program Director of a Medical Residency Program. He is skilled in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Medical Education, and Primary Care.
Bob Macdonald, MS, has served as the Executive Director of The Florida PDMP Foundation since December 2013. He was formerly on the executive staff of the Florida Dental Association for over 20 years where he served in many capacities as a department director of dental care and health, education and licensure, communications, membership, association affairs and dental care programs. He was also the Director of Administration and Development of the Florida Dental Health Foundation, the association’s charitable organization. Mr. Macdonald received a master’s degree in Health Planning and Policy from the University of Cincinnati. His undergraduate degree in secondary education was obtained at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his role as chief operating and development officer of the PDMP Foundation, Mr. Macdonald has been heavily involved in working with the State Surgeon General’s office to seek appointment approval of key individuals to increase the size of the board of directors to 11-members. In doing so, the board now consists of a diverse cross-section of representation with individuals with health care, law enforcement, corporate, legal and academic backgrounds. As executive director Mr. Macdonald manages the daily operations of the foundation and coordinates all projects and programs with the staff of the Department of Health (E-FORCSE) for which the foundation provides supplemental funding as a Direct Support Organization. He works closely with the board and several committees in strategic planning, budget development, financial management, program coordination, communications, grants administration and fundraising. In addition to his position with the foundation, Mr. Macdonald has held several elected and appointed offices in other professional organizations. Most recently, he was a trustee on the board of the Florida Society of Association Executives Foundation. He has also served as treasurer of the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives, treasurer of the Big Bend Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Executives, president, American Society of Dental Foundation Executives, president, Florida Foundation for School Health and a member of the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association Board of Governors. In 2021 2021 Gov. DeSantis appointed
Mr. Macdonald to the Florida Board of Nursing as a consumer representative. For recreation, he and spouse Susan like to bike, kayak, swim, spend time at the Florida Keys and NC mountains. He also spends time playing pickleball and has medaled in his age group in several tournaments.
Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Geriatrics at Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the project director of the federally-funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement grant. In addition to teaching she has an active practice in Geriatrics and Endocrinology. Previously, she worked with the Arizona Long-Term care system, served as an assistant Professor at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and as a geriatrician at William Beaumont Hospital in Detroit. Dr Pandya is past president of AMDA, Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, and past chair of its Clinical Practice Committee. She is First VP for the Broward County Area Agency on Aging. She is a reviewer for geriatrics journals and has published in the areas of diabetes, osteoporosis, hypopituitarism, and anemia in the elderly. She has been instrumental in writing clinical practice guidelines on the Management of Diabetes in the Long-term Setting, Osteoporosis, and the Pharmacological Treatment Guideline for Depression in the Long-Term Setting. Dr. Pandya holds the distinction of being a Fulbright Senior Specialist Scholar, a Contributor to the Whitehouse Conference on Aging, and the Whitehouse Conference on Antibiotic Stewardship. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Endocrinology.
Anita Singh, DO, MBA is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow at the University of Miami and Jackson Health System. She completed her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. She completed medical school at Nova Southeastern University along with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the Huizenga College of Business at Nova Southeastern University in 2018. She is currently a member of our Graduate Medical Education Committee at FOMA and has held several leadership positions in residency. Her research and interesting case reports have led to several publications and presentations at national conferences including CHEST and the American Thoracic Society. Her clinical and research interests include ARDS, women’s lung disease, COVID-19, and quality and performance enhancement in the ICU.
Jason D. Winn, Esquire, a graduate of the University of Maryland, Winn received his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in Ft. Lauderdale. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and has worked for an assistant public defender in the Fifth Judicial Circuit where he conducted over 15 jury trials, numerous non-jury trials, and hearings including: violations of probation, restitution, and early termination motions for defendants in juvenile, misdemeanor and felony court. Winn was also an adjunct professor at Lake Sumter Community College teaching Business Law and was appointed by Governor Bush to serve a one-year term on the Judicial Nominating Commission for Judicial Compensation Judges. In 2006, he opened his own practice, where he is managing partner and continues to focus on criminal, administrative, governmental, civil, family law, wills and trusts. Currently, he serves as general counsel for the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) and executive director and general counsel for the Florida Society of Hearing Healthcare Professionals (FSHHP). He is a member of the Florida Bar, Tallahassee Bar, Legal Services of North Florida, a lifetime member of the state Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a member of the Tallahassee Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) chapter.
Robert Ball, DO, MS, AOBA, is a Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Management Physician with special clinical interests in Neuromodulation including Spinal Cord stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion stimulation as well as minimally invasive spinal decompression techniques for patients suffering from low back and leg pain as a result of spinal stenosis. Special Interests include the emerging treatment of vertebrogenic back pain due to lumbar disc degeneneration. He is a native of North Carolina and received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology with minors in Chemistry, Spanish, and Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. During his undergraduate years, Dr. Ball was able to gain international experience volunteering in rural areas of Latin America. He then earned a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Having fell in love with the Florida weather and outdoor lifestyle, Dr. Ball remained in Florida and earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During his medical school years, Dr. Ball was selected to be an instructor in the anatomy department assisting in the training of physician assistant students. He then went on to complete a Traditional Rotating internship at NSUCOM/Tenet Health System – Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah-Miami, Florida. Embarking upon a specialty residency in Anesthesiology, Dr. Ball attended the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse, New York, where he served with distinction as evidenced by his selection by the faculty to be the Chief Resident of his residency class. He was also voted Resident of the Year by the Anesthesiology Faculty and awarded the Senior Presentation Award. During his residency, Dr. Ball completed Obstetric and Gynecologic Anesthesiology training in the Department of Anesthesiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. After completion of residency in 2009, Dr. Ball was awarded a highly competitive Pain Management Fellowship position at the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. Currently, Dr. Ball continues his passion for innovation, compassionate care, as well as education. He serves as a consultant and physician instructor for leading companies involved in the field of Neuromodulation - teaching other physicians the latest in surgical techniques and patient care. He has presented at multiple national meetings and taught physicians from all over the country. Dr. Ball is a participating member of multiple professional organizations dedicated to the advancement of the field of Interventional Pain Management including the American Interventional Headache Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Society of Anesthesiologists, North American Neuromodulation Society, and the Spine Intervention Society. Dr. Ball is a diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ball is a Medidata Certified Professional and a Principal Investigator for the PRESS 2 Study with Boston Scientific.
Lee Ann Brown, DO, FAAPMR, is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management. She specializes in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of pain through a variety of non-surgical techniques including, electro-diagnostics, therapeutic exercises, spine and joint injections, assistive devices, medication and other rehabilitation therapies. After obtaining her medical degree at West Virginia School Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Brown completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University. Dr. Brown was granted the prestigious William Randolph Hearst Fellowship Award at Northwestern Rehabilitation Institute in Chicago. Dr. Brown uses the latest in technology and advanced treatments in order to restore the maximum movement and functionality to her patients. She treats and manages chronic pain without the risk, expense and recovery time associated with surgical intervention. She is currently President-elect of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association and serves as Secretary for The Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Dr. Brown also serves on the Florida Health Information Exchange Coordinating Committee. She is also past president of the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society. Dr. Brown is chief executive office of the Spine Pain and Orthopedic Injury Center in Clearwater, Florida.
Katina Brown-Burgess, DO, FACOOG, is a native Floridian, born in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She has been practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2006. Upon graduating from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Dr. Brown-Burgess returned to Florida to receive her medical degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Ob/Gyn residency in Detroit, Michigan. It was during her residency, that she realized that service and patient education would be the foundation of how she would practice. Aside from clinical practice, Dr. Brown-Burgess serves as one of the members on the Case Review Team, reviewing fetal/infant mortality cases in Broward County, providing recommendations to improve infant outcomes. She is the former Vice Chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Broward Health Medical Center. Her department has implemented many of the state of Florida’s Initiatives including a protocol for OB Hemorrhage, as well as setting department standards and policies in managing hypertensive disorders in obstetrical patients through the HIP Initiative. After completing her term as Vice Chair, she now serves as the Chair of the Ob/Gyn Peer Review Committee at Broward Health and serves as a member on the OB Strategic Planning committee.
Ronald R. Burns, DO, FACOFP, is the current Treasurer/Immediate Past President of the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Burns is an AOA board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician in private practice in Orlando, Florida. He has served on the AOA Board of Trustees since 2007 and as President of the AOA from 2019 - 2020. Active in organized medicine his entire career, Dr. Burns served as president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) from 2004–2005, and provided leadership at the local level as a trustee of FOMA and FOMA District Society 3. He has been honored with the FOMA Physician of the Year award and the Distinguished Service award. In addition, he served for nine years on the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, which assesses competencies for osteopathic medicine and related health care professions. Dr. Burns built an impressive career of service in the state of Florida by serving on the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, the Florida Health Information Infrastructure Board, the Florida Medicaid Formulary Study Panel and the Florida Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee. Dr. Burns graduated from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He completed an internship at Doctors Hospital of Stark County in Massillon, Ohio, and completed residency at Florida Hospital East Orlando. In 2018, the Ohio Alumni Association Board of Directors presented Dr. Burns with the Medal of Merit for achieving distinction in his field. Dr. Burns and his wife Janet have five children and reside in Winter Park, Florida. He has a long history of service in healthcare legislation, regulation, education and leadership at the national, state and local levels.
Linda Delo, DO, FACOFP is a 1986 graduate of NSU-KPCOM. Dr. Delo is a past president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) and FOMA District Society 9, which includes West Palm Beach. Dr. Delo is also past president of the Florida Society ACOFP. She was honored to receive the FOMA Physician of the Year Award in 2021. She has served on the Bureau of Socioeconomic Affairs (now called CERA or the Council on Economic and Regulatory Affairs (CERA) with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) since 2011. She was appointed chair of the CERA in 2021. She serves on the physician workforce advisory counsel to the Florida governor since 2015 and is a Florida Blue physician advisor. Dr. Delo has served as a Florida Delegate to the AOA House of Delegates for over 20 years, which includes serving on AOA reference committees. She has been in private independent practice for over 34 years and is an NCQA certified level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home since 2014.
Samuel Gubernick, DO, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP is an Allergist/Immunologist Specialist with Family Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates in Largo, Florida. He is a graduate of NSU-KPCOM. He completed his Pediatric Internship and Residency and his Allergy and Immunology Fellowship (Pediatric and Adult) at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Gubernick is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Gubernick currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Florida Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society, and as a Governor for the Federation of the Regional, State and Local Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Societies Assembly of the AAAAI. He has served on and chaired many statewide committees and societies and continues to present, participate and publish Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Updates.
Leonard R. Hock, DO, MACOI, CMD, HMDC is Chief Medical Officer for Hospice by the Sea, in Broward and Palm Beach counties. He takes pride in serving the Florida Medical Directors Association as a member and contributor to the education process. He recently served as Senior Vice President of Medical Services for Covenant Hospice serving the panhandle of Florida and southern Alabama. Prior to that Dr. Hock was in private internal medicine practice in Kansas City for more than 25 years. He had a special focus and interest in geriatric patients and end of life care, with board certifications in internal medicine, geriatrics, and hospice/palliative care. Dr. Hock is a Certified Medical Director (CMD) of long term care facilities and has been a member of AMDA (American Medical Directors Association) since l996. He has been active in the organization at both local and national levels. He was a member of the Board of Directors of AMDA, 2008-2010 and as Chairman of the National Membership Committee. In addition to direct patient care in Kansas City, Dr. Hock served as Medical Director for numerous nursing homes and assisted living facilities, hospices, and hospital based geriatric clinics. He was an officer of the Missouri Association of Long Term Care Physicians and the Kansas Medical Directors Association. Dr. Hock was recognized as a leader in the care of the frail, geriatric patient. Through this commitment he was invited to become a member of the Missouri Best Practices Committee with the Division of Aging. This private provider and state group focused on improving the standard of care for the frail and elderly in long term care facilities. During this time he was also appointed to a Kansas Medicaid Task Force focused on end-of-life issues for nursing home residents. In 2007, Dr. Hock’s interest in hospice/palliative care resulted in development a palliative case management model for acute care hospitals. This model was implemented in Research Medical Center in Kansas City in 2008, and has proven to be successful in decreasing the length of stay and acute care costs, while increasing the comfort measures for the end of life patient and support to family members. During his medical career in Kansas City, Dr. Hock was the health care reporter for the FOX 4 Television News. For thirteen years he was seen daily on “Housecalls” by thousands of viewers who watched him speak on current and pertinent health topics. He continues to be a frequent local, regional and national presenter on medical, scientific and cultural issues. Dr. Hock was born in rural Oklahoma. He served his country in Viet Nam as an Army medic. He attended the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in 1976. He completed his internship in Dallas, TX, and his internal medicine residency in Kansas City. He continued to teach at his medical school, and has frequently returned as a Clinical Professor of Geriatrics. In June of 2009 Dr. Hock was elected a Master Fellow in the Gillum Society of Master Fellows. This membership is the highest honor awarded by the American College of Osteopathic Internists’ for outstanding contribution and service in his profession. Dr. Hock’s energy and interest is in medical direction and the improvement in patient care through active physician leadership.
Khadija Jackson, DO is a 2017 graduate from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine- Georgia Campus and completed her Family Medicine Residency at Clarion Hospital in Clarion, PA in 2020.
Gregory James, DO, MPH, CMD Dr Gregory James is a National Medical Director for Policy and Operations with Optum Complex Care Management. He works with the clinical teams who follow and manage the Assisted Living (ALF), Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (LTC) patients enrolled in the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans. Dr James is a Distinguished Fellow of the National American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and has been selected as the National Educator of the Year by this organization. In addition, he served as the 2013 president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA). Dr James received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and his Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, FL, and is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). He is also certified by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM).
Nicholas James, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist currently completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the Orlando VA Healthcare System. Prior to his current position, Dr. James was a graduate researcher with the Orlando Later-Life Developmental Research (OLDeR) Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF), where he earned his Ph.D. Dr. James’s work has addressed a range of topics related to aging and caregiving including: cerebrovascular risk factors, LTC facility outreach programs, profiling understudied caregiver groups, and improving the assessment and intervention of caregiver health outcomes. His most recent line of research resulted in the development and validation of the Informal Caregiver Burnout Inventory (ICBI). Dr. James continues to work with researchers and community clinicians to improve the detection and intervention of caregiver burnout.
Marc Kaprow, DO, MPH, FACOI, received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in 1992, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2001. During his time at Nova Southeastern, Dr. Kaprow completed pre-doctoral fellowships in both Anatomy and Osteopathic Practices and Principles. Dr. Kaprow completed his Internal Medicine residency at POH Medical Center, an affiliate training site of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2004. During residency, Dr. Kaprow was honored as the Resident of the Year, 2002-2003 and served as Chief Resident during the 2003-2004 training year. Dr. Kaprow is certified in Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He completed recertification for Internal Medicine in 2013. Dr. Kaprow practiced as a primary care physician in the Pembroke Pines / Hollywood area for several years. During that time, he served the South Broward Hospital District and Memorial Hospital West on multiple committees, including Utilization Review, Peer Review, Physician Credentialing, Ethics, and the Medical Executive committee. In 2008 he was appointed Medical Director of Memorial Home Health Care, and in 2010 Dr. Kaprow transitioned his practice from patient care to administration as the Associate Medical Director for VITAS Hospice in Broward County. In 2012, Dr. Kaprow joined UnitedHealthcare of Florida as a Medical Director of the Florida Medicaid Long Term Care program, overseeing care for nearly 20,000 frail and elderly Floridians. In 2018 Dr. Kaprow relocated to the Orlando area as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist working for Vitas Healthcare. Dr. Kaprow is a Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Nova Southeastern University and an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He has served as President of the Broward County Osteopathic Medical Association; he has been a FOMA Trustee since 2009, and currently serves as FOMA President. He has served several FOMA Statewide committees as a delegate to the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Kaprow also has served on the American College of Osteopathic Internists Practice Management and Professional Development Committee. In 2015, he became an AOA National Health Policy Fellow. Dr. Kaprow has authored several professional publications and has lectured nationally on Palliative Medicine topics and Practice Management. Currently, he is a Medical Director with Anthem Healthcare in a work at home position. He is married with three daughters.
Robert Kim, DO, is a 2018 graduate of Nova Southeastern University – Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently a resident physician at Larkin Community Hospital, Palm Springs Campus in Hialeah, Florida, completing his residency program in Family Medicine.
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, FACOEP, serves as the CEO of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), representing more than 151,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students throughout the U.S. In this position, Dr. Klauer leads strategy, operations, organizational growth and advocacy for the osteopathic profession. He partners with the Board of Trustees, affiliated associations and staff to advance the AOA’s strategic vision and execute its programs. Dr. Klauer previously served as chief medical officer for hospital-based services, chief risk officer and executive director of the patient safety organization at TeamHealth, a leading clinician services organization. He also served as a clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Prior to his arrival at TeamHealth in January 2015, Dr. Klauer spent 15 years with Emergency Medicine Physicians, Ltd. (EMP), serving in many capacities. He was also a member of the board of directors for Physicians Specialty Limited Risk Retention Group and the EMP Medical Group board of directors.Outside of full-time professional work, Dr. Klauer is involved in and has been recognized by numerous health care organizations. He was honored by the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians with the 2018 Outstanding Educator of the Year award. Dr. Klauer was elected to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) board of directors in October 2016 and he previously served as ACEP Council Speaker. Dr. Klauer also serves as the medical editor-in-chief for ACEP Now, ACEP’s monthly publication, and was editor-in-chief for Emergency Physicians Monthly.He has received the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA) Robert Dougherty ACEP/EMF Teaching Fellowship as well as the ACEP National Faculty Teaching Award. In 2014, Dr. Klauer was the recipient of the American College of Emergency Physicians Honorable Mention Outstanding Speaker of the Year Award and was recognized by the Ohio Chapter of ACEP with the Bill Hall Award for service. Dr. Klauer earned his DO degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also holds an Executive JD, with honors, from Concord Law School.
Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM, holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Florida, and graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Subsequently, he worked as a hospitalist for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he held the rank of associate professor of medicine, anesthesiology, and radiology. From 2007-16, he also served as an associate program director for the internal medicine residency. He is currently the regional chief medical officer for Broward Health Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale. He is a notable expert in several medical fields. He has presented on opioids and controlled substances locally, regionally, and nationally for several years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he has been a frequent presence in the media, having been interviewed by the major local new stations in the Southeast Florida market, for local and national print, and on radio, including NPR. Outside the hospital, Dr. Lenchus is incredibly involved, serving as a leader in organized medicine at multiple levels, including as Past President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, President-elect of the Florida Medical Association, past Regent and current Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and Senior Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Jesse J. Lopez Jr., DO, FACOS is a traditionally trained physician who believes in a holistic approach to healthcare and healing. Combining the best of both worlds, Dr. Lopez has practiced surgery and medicine over the past 28 years with the philosophy that one must consider all aspects of an individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs in order to facilitate healing. His expertise in integrated surgical and medical care allows the patient to utilize multiple modalities to facilitate their healing. This concept is cutting edge, and AkasaCare Integrated Medicine and Surgery, formerly known as Heartland Surgical Care, is one of the few traditional medical and surgical practices that offers in-house energy healing modalities such as Reiki therapy and life coaching. Dr. Lopez is a board certified general and trauma surgeon. His areas of expertise include bariatric surgery (surgical weight loss); medical weight loss; bio-identical hormone and replacement therapy and metabolic medicine; stem cell therapies; aesthetics, such as Botox and fillers; CBD (cannabinoids) therapy; and, endoscopies such as colonoscopy and stomach scoping. Dr. Lopez also serves as the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer of American Shaman CBD Company and Medical Director of the Advanced Aesthetics Med Spa. Dr. Lopez is also involved in several philanthropic and volunteer endeavors, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Coyote Trails School of Nature, the International Society of Cannabis Business Development, and the Blue Valley River Forest School. He has also served on the school board of his children’s school and has served in the community in various ways, such as Little League coaching for many years. Additionally, he has been involved in charitable medical mission trips to countries such as Ecuador, Mexico, and Tajikistan.
Steven Ma, DO, was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a first generation Chinese-Vietnamese American, he was inspired by his uncle, a fellow Osteopathic Family Medicine Physician, to pursue a career in Medicine in order to help serve the community he came from. Steven attended Temple University on a full scholarship, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biophysics. Steven went on to attend Medical School at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Steven then moved to Miami, Florida where he completed his Family Medicine Residency and Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship at Larkin Community Hospital. After completing his training, Steven worked in Private Practice in Pembroke Pines, Florida, as well as served as the Associate Program Director of Family Medicine at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus. His passion for academic medicine and teaching future generations of physicians has led him to taking a full time position at LECOM Bradenton. Steven is currently at LECOM Bradenton, serving as the Assistant Course Director of the Osteopathic Principles and Practices Course, and is the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education. Dr. Ma is a 2013 graduate of PCOM. Dr. Ma is an Assistant Professor of Medicine with a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare industry in Private Practice and in Medical Education as an Associate Program Director of a Medical Residency Program. He is skilled in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Medical Education, and Primary Care.
Bob Macdonald, MS, has served as the Executive Director of The Florida PDMP Foundation since December 2013. He was formerly on the executive staff of the Florida Dental Association for over 20 years where he served in many capacities as a department director of dental care and health, education and licensure, communications, membership, association affairs and dental care programs. He was also the Director of Administration and Development of the Florida Dental Health Foundation, the association’s charitable organization. Mr. Macdonald received a master’s degree in Health Planning and Policy from the University of Cincinnati. His undergraduate degree in secondary education was obtained at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his role as chief operating and development officer of the PDMP Foundation, Mr. Macdonald has been heavily involved in working with the State Surgeon General’s office to seek appointment approval of key individuals to increase the size of the board of directors to 11-members. In doing so, the board now consists of a diverse cross-section of representation with individuals with health care, law enforcement, corporate, legal and academic backgrounds. As executive director Mr. Macdonald manages the daily operations of the foundation and coordinates all projects and programs with the staff of the Department of Health (E-FORCSE) for which the foundation provides supplemental funding as a Direct Support Organization. He works closely with the board and several committees in strategic planning, budget development, financial management, program coordination, communications, grants administration and fundraising. In addition to his position with the foundation, Mr. Macdonald has held several elected and appointed offices in other professional organizations. Most recently, he was a trustee on the board of the Florida Society of Association Executives Foundation. He has also served as treasurer of the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives, treasurer of the Big Bend Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Executives, president, American Society of Dental Foundation Executives, president, Florida Foundation for School Health and a member of the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association Board of Governors. In 2021 2021 Gov. DeSantis appointed
Mr. Macdonald to the Florida Board of Nursing as a consumer representative. For recreation, he and spouse Susan like to bike, kayak, swim, spend time at the Florida Keys and NC mountains. He also spends time playing pickleball and has medaled in his age group in several tournaments.
Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Geriatrics at Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the project director of the federally-funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement grant. In addition to teaching she has an active practice in Geriatrics and Endocrinology. Previously, she worked with the Arizona Long-Term care system, served as an assistant Professor at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and as a geriatrician at William Beaumont Hospital in Detroit. Dr Pandya is past president of AMDA, Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, and past chair of its Clinical Practice Committee. She is First VP for the Broward County Area Agency on Aging. She is a reviewer for geriatrics journals and has published in the areas of diabetes, osteoporosis, hypopituitarism, and anemia in the elderly. She has been instrumental in writing clinical practice guidelines on the Management of Diabetes in the Long-term Setting, Osteoporosis, and the Pharmacological Treatment Guideline for Depression in the Long-Term Setting. Dr. Pandya holds the distinction of being a Fulbright Senior Specialist Scholar, a Contributor to the Whitehouse Conference on Aging, and the Whitehouse Conference on Antibiotic Stewardship. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Endocrinology.
Anita Singh, DO, MBA is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow at the University of Miami and Jackson Health System. She completed her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. She completed medical school at Nova Southeastern University along with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the Huizenga College of Business at Nova Southeastern University in 2018. She is currently a member of our Graduate Medical Education Committee at FOMA and has held several leadership positions in residency. Her research and interesting case reports have led to several publications and presentations at national conferences including CHEST and the American Thoracic Society. Her clinical and research interests include ARDS, women’s lung disease, COVID-19, and quality and performance enhancement in the ICU.
Jason D. Winn, Esquire, a graduate of the University of Maryland, Winn received his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in Ft. Lauderdale. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and has worked for an assistant public defender in the Fifth Judicial Circuit where he conducted over 15 jury trials, numerous non-jury trials, and hearings including: violations of probation, restitution, and early termination motions for defendants in juvenile, misdemeanor and felony court. Winn was also an adjunct professor at Lake Sumter Community College teaching Business Law and was appointed by Governor Bush to serve a one-year term on the Judicial Nominating Commission for Judicial Compensation Judges. In 2006, he opened his own practice, where he is managing partner and continues to focus on criminal, administrative, governmental, civil, family law, wills and trusts. Currently, he serves as general counsel for the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) and executive director and general counsel for the Florida Society of Hearing Healthcare Professionals (FSHHP). He is a member of the Florida Bar, Tallahassee Bar, Legal Services of North Florida, a lifetime member of the state Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a member of the Tallahassee Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) chapter.