FSR Past Presidents

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