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PCMA | Introduction

Because
Everyone

Needs a Doctor
POLK COUNTY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

4315 Highland Park Blvd, elcome to the ninth annual edition of the Central Florida Physicians Directory
& Medical Providers Guide! It seems like just when you get comfortable with
Suite B w how the medical industry wheels and cogs work, something happens that
Lakeland, Florida 33813 changes the function and flow of everything. The same is true for local patients, their
health, and how they receive care. One day they’re doing fine, and then next they need
863-644-4051 a specialist. One day their insurance covers their family medicine doctor, and the next
thing they know, they receive a letter that says, “sorry, but this doctor is no longer in your
preferred network.” How upsetting! Fortunately, residents in the region have this resource
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at their fingertips, and as members of the medical community, so do we. It’s an excellent,
2018 OFFICERS reliable tool for referrals when you need it.
In addition to this directory, other great resources for local physicians are Central
SERGIO SEOANE, MD Florida Doctor and Central Florida Health News magazines. Because everyone needs a
President doctor or specialists, these local publications are here to help us we practice medicine and
patients as they seek to live healthier lives.
JAMES SANDERS, MD Since 1910, the Polk County Medical Association (PCMA) has been there to provide
Vice President stability and support to the community’s physicians, patients, and residents of the region.
Through the PCMA, doctors can give back to the community by volunteering with We
GEORGE LYLE, MD Care of Polk County. The PCMA’s concerns are also heard in the Florida Legislature
Secretary because of its strong ties with the Florida Medical Association.

If you are a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or a medical provider
STUART PATTERSON, MD and are not a PCMA member, I invite you to consider becoming involved and having your
Treasurer voice heard. Some of the benefits of membership include the following:

• Physician referrals • Strong PCMA physician representation
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES • Medical malpractice discounts with in Central Florida Health News and
The Doctors Company Central Florida Doctor magazines
RALPH NOBO, JR., MD, • Ongoing relevant communication • Annual Central Florida Physicians
• Access to CME programs Directory & Medical Providers Guide
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• Workers compensation insurance advantages
JAMES SANDERS, MD benefits • Physician and medicine advocacy at all
GEORGE LYLE, MD • Complimentary socials/dinners legislative levels
STUART PATTERSON, MD With ongoing advancements and changes in the
GARY SCHEMMER, MD healthcare industry, it’s essential for you to play a part in
making it the best it can be. If you’d like more information
SERGIO SEOANE, MD
about becoming a PCMA member, contact our Executive
ARVIND SONI, MD Director Jackie Courtney at (863) 644-4051 or email
director@polkcountydoctors.com.
✱ ✱ ✱ Sincerely,
Sergio B. Seoane, M.D.
JACKIE COURTNEY
Executive Director Family Practitioner and Pulmonary Medicine Specialist, Lakeland
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4315 Highland Park Blvd, Suite B President, Polk County Medical Association
Lakeland, Florida 33813