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" since 2000.

• 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, Hypertension, Depression, Patient Education and strategies to enhance the Patient-Physican Relationship.

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.

• Awards: PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society in 1977.

• 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.

Married to Christine, a Real Estate agent with Prudential, certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Human Resources Consultant and Licensed Massage Therapist.

We have two furry children... "Tayla"

and "Z".

Physical Fitness, Tennis, Largemouth Bass Fishing, Drumming, Surfing, Digital Photography, Travel & Hiking, Snowboarding, Project Studio (Zombie Mudfish Studios) for digital music recording and Disc Golf.