We extend our deepest appreciation to the esteemed past presidents of the Florida Society of Rheumatology. Through their leadership, dedication, and vision, they have played a vital role in advancing the field of Rheumatology across the state of Florida. Their enduring service has strengthened our society, elevated patient care, and helped shape the future of Rheumatology for generations to come.
| President |
Years |
| Louie Sales, MD |
1973-1974 |
| Jacques Caldwell, MD |
1975-1976 |
| Norman Gottlieb, MD |
1976-1977 |
| Roy Altman, MD |
1977-1978 |
| Richard Panush, MD |
1978-1979 |
| Bernard Germain, MD |
1979-1980 |
| Seldon Longley, MD |
1980-1981 |
| Charles Kahn, MD |
1981-1982 |
| Robert Thoburn, MD |
1982-1983 |
| Mark Ettinger, MD |
1983-1984 |
| Paul Bridgeford, MD |
1984-1986 |
| Mike Mass, MD |
1986-1987 |
| Wayne Riskin, MD |
1988-1990 |
| Elain Tozman, MD |
1990-1991 |
| Prabodh Kapila, MD |
1991-1992 |
| Norman Gaylis, MD |
1992-1994 |
| Benjamin Lechner, MD |
1994-1996 |
| Yvonne Sherrer, MD |
1996-1998 |
| Mitchel Seleznick, MD |
1998-2000 |
| Kenneth E. Stark, MD |
2000-2002 |
| Michael Schweitz, MD |
2002-2004 |
| Steven M. Croft, MD |
2004-2006 |
| Meera Oza, MD |
2006-2008 |
| Arnaldo Torres, MD |
2008-2010 |
| Philippe Saxe, MD |
2010-2012 |
| Michael A. Weitz, MD |
2012-2014 |
| Pamela G. Freeman, MD |
2014-2016 |
| Robert Levin, MD |
2016-2018 |
| Guillermo Valenzuela, MD |
2018-2020 |
| Olga Kromo, MD |
2020-2022 |
| Priya Reddy, MD |
2022-2024 |
| Manish Relan, MD |
2024-2026 |
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