The Board


The Florida Board of Medicine plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia and the medical community.

The Board consists of fifteen members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Twelve members of the Board must be licensed physicians in good standing in this state who are residents of the state and who have been engaged in the active practice or teaching of medicine for at least four years immediately preceding their appointment. One of the physicians must be in private practice and on the full-time staff of a teaching hospital in this state and one must be a graduate from a foreign medical school. The remaining three members must be residents of the state who are not, and never have been, licensed as a health care practitioner.  One member of the Board must be a licensed health care risk manager and at least one member of the Board must be 60 years of age or older. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please visit https://www.flgov.com/appointments/.

Are you a current or new board member? Helpful resources and information pertinent to your position are available on the new Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) board member website.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, the site contains material that provides insight into the duties and responsibilities of the role. To view the site, please visit flhealthsource.gov/board-members.

The Council on Physician Assistants consist of five members appointed by the State Surgeon General. Two members of the Council must be licensed physicians (one medical doctor and one osteopathic physician) in good standing in this state who are residents of the state and who have been engaged in the active practice.  Three members must be licensed physician assistants in good standing in this state who are residents of the state and who have been engaged in active practice. If you are interested in becoming a member of this Council, please click here to complete the DOH questionnaire.

Members of the Board

Nicholas W. Romanello Profile Picture
Nicholas W. Romanello
Esquire
Chair
West Palm Beach

Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Amy Derick Profile Picture
Amy Derick
M.D.
Vice-Chair
Wesley Chapel

Term Ends:
10/31/2025
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Scot Ackerman Profile Picture
Scot Ackerman
M.D.

Jacksonville

Term Ends:
10/31/2026
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Wael Barsoum Profile Picture
Wael Barsoum
M.D.

Fort Lauderdale

Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Matthew R. Benson Profile Picture
Matthew R. Benson
M.D.

Jacksonville

Term Ends:
10/31/2026
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Steven A. Christie Profile Picture
Steven A. Christie
M.D., J.D.

Key Biscayne

Term Ends:
10/31/2027
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Gregory Coffman Profile Picture
Gregory Coffman
M.D.

Orlando, FL

Term Ends:
10/31/2026
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David Diamond Profile Picture
David Diamond
M.D.

Winter Park

Term Ends:
10/31/2025
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Patrick Hunter Profile Picture
Patrick Hunter
M.D.

Pensacola

Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Nicole Justice Profile Picture
Nicole Justice
Consumer
Tampa

Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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J. Matthew Knight Profile Picture
J. Matthew Knight
M.D.

Winter Park

Term Ends:
10/31/2028
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Hector Vila Profile Picture
Hector Vila
M.D.

Tampa

Term Ends:
10/31/2026
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Michael Wasylik Profile Picture
Michael Wasylik
M.D.

Tampa

Term Ends:
10/31/2024
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Zachariah P. Zachariah Profile Picture
Zachariah P. Zachariah
M.D.

Fort Lauderdale

Term Ends:
10/31/2022
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Vacant
Consumer

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After the expiration of their term, board members can continue to serve until they have been replaced, reappointed, or resign.


Organizational Structure of the Board

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, serves as the principle administrative unit for the Board. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee. The Board’s activities are supported in full by fees paid by its licensees. All Board members serve four-year terms. To learn more about becoming a member of the Board, visit the Governor’s Appointment Office website or email their office at appointments@eog.myflorida.com.

Board Councils & Committees

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Board Staff

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Legal Counsel

Christopher Dierlam
Assistant Attorney General
850-414-3300
Donna McNulty
Senior Assistant Attorney General
850-414-3300
Rachelle Munson
Senior Assistant Attorney General
850-414-3300