Charles H. Booras, MD, FAAFP

• Graduated from Jacksonville Episcopal High School in 1971.

• Graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida (USF) in 1978.

• Completed accelerated 3 Year Medical School program at USF in 1981. Final ranking in top 5%.

• Board certified Family Physician since 1984.

• Listed in "The Best Doctors in America", 2001 and 2002

• Listed in "How to Find the Best Doctors: Florida - 1st Edition". 

Special interest in Wellness and Preventive Medicine, Primary and Secondary prevention of Cardiovascular disease (Heart attack and Stroke), Cholesterol problems, Type 2 Diabetes, Depression, and Patient Education.

• Early Admissions Program-University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

• Completed the accelerated 3 Year program in 1981. Final ranking - Top 5% of class.

• ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA Honor Medical Society - 1980

• Honors in all Clinical Clerkships: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Family Practice.

• Clinical Neurology Prize - 1981

• Residency Training: University of Florida / Jacksonville Health Education Programs at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from 1981 - 1984.

• Resident of the Year: 1982.

• Chief Resident: 1983 - 1984.

• Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice - 1984. (94th percentile nationally).

• Board Re-certification: 1992 and 1999.

Professional Practice

• Full-time clinical practice since August 1984.

• Clinical Research Investigator and member, Board of Directors. Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research, 1996 to present. Extensive experience in Type 2 Diabetes and Dyslipidemia research.

• Medical Advisory Council, American Healthways, 1998 to present.

• Medical Expert, Florida Physicians Insurance Company, 1998 to present.

• Member, Board of Directors, Duval County Medical Society, 2000 to present.

• University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

• Graduated Cum Laude in 1978.

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Natural Science and Biology.

• 4.0 GPA after choosing the Pre-Med pathway. (Goofed off a little bit before then!)

• Awards: PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society in 1977.

Married to Christine, a Human Resources Manager at Baptist Medical Center-Beaches, certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. Two furry children, Tayla and Kamikazee .....both Feline!

Physical Fitness, Tennis, Largemouth Bass Fishing, Drumming, Surfing, Photography (mostly digital),Travel & Hiking, Snowboarding, Project Studio (Zombie Mudfish Studios) for digital music recording, Computer tinkering and Desktop Publishing.

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