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Charles H. Booras, MD, FAAFP

WP Booras, MD, P.A.
Family Practice

Charles H. Booras, MD, FAAFP

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

  • 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.

College

  • 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.

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