WP Booras, MD, P.A.
Family Practice
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.
Medical Training
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Early Admissions Program-University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
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Completed
the accelerated 3 Year program in 1981. Final ranking – Top 5% of class. -
ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA Honor Medical Society – 1980
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Honors in all Clinical Clerkships: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Family Practice.
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Clinical Neurology Prize – 1981
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Residency Training: University of Florida / Jacksonville Health Education Programs at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from 1981 – 1984.
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Resident of the Year: 1982.
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Chief Resident: 1983 – 1984.
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Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice – 1984. (94th percentile nationally).
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Board Re-certification: 1992 and 1999.
Professional Practice
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Full-time clinical practice since August 1984.
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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.
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Medical Advisory Council, American Healthways, 1998 to present.
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Medical Expert, Florida Physicians Insurance Company, 1998 to present.
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Member, Board of Directors, Duval County Medical Society, 2000 to present.
College
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University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
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Graduated Cum Laude in 1978.
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Natural Science and Biology.
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4.0 GPA after choosing the Pre-Med pathway. (Goofed off a little bit before then!)
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Awards: PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society in 1977.
Personal
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!
Hobbies
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.
1922 University Blvd. South
Jacksonville, Fl 32216
(904) 721-7844
email: wpboorasmdpa@comcast.net
