Physician Wellness
Help us build our resource page
The PWP webpage will now include links to articles and resources related to wellness. If you have discovered an article, a book, a social media channel, or a resource you feel may benefit your colleagues, please send a link to Elke Lubin. We welcome you to add a testimonial to support your submission.
The HCMA Foundation Physician Wellness Program (PWP) provides a safe harbor for members to address life difficulties, challenges, and increased stress through counseling and coaching services, up to six sessions in twelve months. This complimentary and completely confidential benefit is available for all members, regardless of membership category.
Personal News
We planted a pinwheel garden!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County is partnering with organizations throughout Hillsborough County to create pinwheel gardens. The blue pinwheels symbolize Child Abuse Prevention Month. In previous years, over 200 pinwheel gardens were placed throughout the county.
If you have space at your facility to plant a pinwheel garden, The Children’s Board will provide the pinwheels and a yard sign. for more information, contact Timothy Bennett, CMP, DES, Children's Board Community Relations Manager, (813) 274-6899.
The passing of a giant among men...
FMA Past President Gerold L. Schiebler, MD, a giant of pediatric medicine, a mentor to numerous physician leaders, and an unparalleled advocate for children in Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 2, at age 95 in Amelia Island. Dr. Schiebler’s passing is an immeasurable loss for the FMA, the University of Florida Department of Pediatrics, where he served as chair for 17 years, and the state’s medical community as a whole. Read more.
Happy Anniversary, Debbie!
HCMA Executive Director, Debbie Zorian, celebrated her 38th HCMA anniversary on March 31st while enjoying Easter festivities with family. Pictured are five generations from great-great-grandma Rose to the newest addition, baby Addilyn Rose.
New Members
Active Members
Luis Beltran, MD
Nephrology
Florida Kidney Physicians
12662 Telecom Dr.
Temple Terrace, 33637
813.910.0030
Aarti Patel, MD
Cardiology
USF Health
2 Tampa General Circle
5th Floor/Cardiology
Tampa, 33606
813.821.8001
Ever Rivera, MD
Pediatrics
Kids' Corner Pediatrics, PLLC
1114 Bell Shoals Rd.
Brandon, 33511
813.940.8140
Jeetpaul Saran, MD
Internal Medicine
The Health Associates of Tampa
508 S. Habana Ave., #300
Tampa, 33609
813.877.6770
Jacqueline Wesolow, DO
Internal Medicine
Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 Magnolia Dr.
Tampa, 33612
813.745.4673
Florida Urology Partners
(now 100% HCMA membership!)
Click for practice locations and phone numbers
Rudolph Acosta, MD
Salim Afridi, MD
David Buethe, MD
Alexander Engelman, MD
Sam Fisher, MD
Anisleidy Fombona, MD
Reid Graves, MD
Nicholas Laryngakis, MD
Adam Oppenheim, DO
Drew Palmer, MD
Nirav Patel, MD
Barry Sandler, MD
Luke Sebel, MD
Ankur Shah, MD
Kevin Spires, MD
Stephanie Stillings, MD
Arnie Tannenbaum, MD
Mark Weitzenfeld, MD
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Spotlight on Savings
The Bank of Tampa and HCMA begin their 13th partnership year!
The Bank of Tampa has supported the HCMA for several decades before becoming a Benefit Provider in 2012.
Specializing in services for medical practices and physicians for over 35 years. The Bank of Tampa has designed exclusive benefits for HCMA members including a personal relationship package, commercial banking services, and wealth management services; as well as discounts on Remote Deposit Capture, payroll, and merchant card services.
Gavin Nelson
VP, Private Relationship Manager
Ashley Watters
VP, Commercial Relationship Manager
(813) 998-2600
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UPCOMING EVENTS
26th HCMA Foundation's Charity Golf Classic
Thursday, April 4, 2024, Call to carts: 1:15pm
Tournament Players Club - Tampa
TITLE SPONSORS
Excelis Medical Associates
Jensen Anderson/Brighthouse Financial
CHAMPION SPONSORS
TGH Imaging
WINNER SPONSORS
BT Wealth Advisors
USF Health
USF Morsani College of Medicine
EAGLE SPONSORS
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
SGP Advisors
WellMed - Tampa
PAR SPONSORS
The Bank of Tampa
Florida Pain Medicine
Healthcare Realty Group, LLC
SouthState Bank
USF Federal Credit Union
The Woman's Group
HOLE SPONSORS
Advent Health Medical Group
Farrior Facial Plastic Surgery
Ferman Motor Car Company
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Michael Foley, MD, FACR
HCMA Foundation
HCMA Physician Family Alliance
Carol Hodges, MD & Ed Homan, MD
Saira Khan, MD
Luis T. Menendez, MD/Dermatology
Rivero, Gordimer & Company, CPAs
Total Spine & Brain Institute
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS
Carol Hodges, MD & Ed Homan, MD
Dr. David & Elke Lubin
Dr. Bruce & Coleen Shephard
Michael A. Zimmer, MD, MACP
Debbie Zorian
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS
The Bulletin of the HCMA
Morgan Import Motorcars
Judeo Christian Health Clinic
Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6PM
Sponsorship opportunities are available and individual tickets can be purchased by calling the JCHC, 813.870.3231. Ronald and Renee Vaughn will be honored and will be presented with the 2024 Humanitarian Award.
HCMA Presidential Installation
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6:15pm
Westshore Grand Hotel
Dr. Damian Caraballo will be installed as HCMA's 121st President. FMA President, Dr. Jason Goldman will be our special guest. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available - contact the HCMA office for more information (813.253.0471) or CLICK HERE.