Physician, Clinical Researcher, Minority Health Expert, and CEO
Joseph L. Webster, Sr., M.D. is a native of Monticello, Florida and the great-grandson of a Slave and Native American heritage. Dr. Webster attended FAMU, graduating magna cum laude and took a doctorate in medicine from the J. Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. He completed his postdoctoral training in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA program and did further training at the Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis, MO. He has subsequently participated in postdoctoral training at major universities and cities throughout the United States of America and in Italy, South Africa, the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.
Dr. Webster founded the Comprehensive Center for Digestive and Nutritional Disorders in 1980 and built the Imhotep Health and Video Complex, LLC in 2004. With over 20 years of clinical experience and professional leadership responsibilities- Dr. Webster brings to the Tallahassee Community “cutting edge” technology and expertise in the services offered at the Imhotep Health and Video Complex, LLC.
The Imhotep Health and Video Complex, LLC is a “one of a kind” visionary leap for healthcare institutions. Dr. Webster recognizes the unique synergies that exist between the provision of the optimal healthcare and the unlimited capabilities of Visual Technology as a learning tool. He has pioneered the marriage of both worlds as he introduces to the Tallahassee community the services of Imhotep Health and Video Complex, LLC. Imhotep houses the Webster Surgical Center, LLC, which is an Ambulatory Surgical Center that provides outpatient surgical procedures in an AAHC Certified, state of the art setting. The Webster Surgical Center, LLC is the only African American own ASC dedicated to Endoscopic Surgical in North Florida. The Webster Surgical Center, LLC is equipped with Olympus-USA endoscopic equipment and has all of the accessories needed to be a first class endoscopic center.
The Webster Surgical Center, LLC, cost over $2.5 million to construct and currently employs 10 full-time employees and a “host” of part-time employees, consultant, and advisors. The Webster Surgical Center, LLC, is in collaboration with the University of Texas at Houston. Mayo Clinic-Rochester, University of Tokyo and other institutions of higher learning in the United States of America – not the least of which includes our own Florida A&M University – College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Schools of Allied Health and Public Health.
The Webster Surgical center, LLC, provides service for the Big Bend coverage area consisting over 2.1 million people. In addition to providing all of the standard endoscopic procedures we also provide the Pillcam - endocapsule for detecting obscure bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract without surgical intervention.
Curriculum Vitae
JOSEPH L. WEBSTER, SR., M.D.
| Business: |
The Webster Surgical Center |
| Nonprofit Organization: |
Institute for African American Health, Inc. (IAAH) |
| Home Address: |
2048 Centre Pointe Lane
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850) 878-0471 Office Phone
(850) 942-5733 Fax |
| Marital Status: |
Three children: Gail; Joseph II, Patrick |
| Occupation: |
Physician/Clinical Researcher/Minority Health Expert |
| Additional Occupations: |
President and Chief Executive Officer/Owner The Webster Surgical Center, LLC
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Senior Physician Comprehensive Clinic for Digestive Disorders
President & Chief Executive Officer/Owner Imhotep Health & Video Complex
President & Chief Executive Officer Institute for African American Health, Inc. (IAAH) |
| Current Area of Research: |
Principal Investigator, ProjectH.E.A.L.T.H A pilot research study of Obesity and Diabetes in Children and Adolescents. |
| Medical License: |
Florida
California (inactive)
Georgia (inactive) |
| Board Certification: |
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Major Areas of Interest: |
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, Minority Health and African American Health |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Postgraduate & Professional Education
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| 1979 — 1980 |
Fellow, Gastroenterology
UCLA San Fernando Valley Medical Program
Sepulveda VAMC
Sepulveda, California |
| 1978 — 1979 |
Chief Medical Resident
UCLA San Fernando Valley Medical Program
Sepulveda VAMC
Sepulveda, California |
| 1975 — 1978 |
/Resident (Internal Medicine)
UCLA San Fernando Valley Medical Program
Sepulveda VAMC
Sepulveda, California |
Graduate & Professional Education
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| 1971 — 1975 |
Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.)
University of Miami Medical School
Miami, Florida |
Undergraduate Education
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| 1966 — 1971 |
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida |
High School Education
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| 1966 — 1971 |
High School Diploma (Honors Graduate)
Jefferson County High School
Monticello, Florida |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| 2001 — Present |
President and Chief Executive Officer/Owner & Senior Physician
The Webster Surgical Center, LLC
Tallahassee, Florida
As the owner, president, chief executive officer and head physician of the Webster Surgical Center, which is a private Medical Corporation and clinical practice, I am responsible for managing a highly specialized, technology-driven, cost and quality efficient and procedure-based clinical practice in a managed care environment. The clinic serves a very diverse population of patients and requires ethnic and cultural sensitivity from our medical, nursing, technical and clerical personnel.
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| 1993 — Present |
President and Chief Executive Officer
Institute for African American Health, Inc. (IAAC) |
| 1984 — Present |
Adjunct Clinical Instructor — School of Allied Health
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida |
| 1984 — 1989 |
Adjunct Clinical Instructor — FAMU School of Nursing
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida |
| 1982 — Present |
Adjunct Clinical Instructor — College of Pharmacy
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida |
| 1980 — Present |
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer and Senior Physician
Comprehensive Clinic for Digestive Disorders
Tallahassee, Florida |
| 1978 — 1979 |
Chief Medical Resident
UCLA, San Fernando Valley Medical Program
Salpulveda, California
Served as the Chief Medical Resident in a highly academic medical training program; Coordinated and directed over 75 house staff officers; Served as an Assistant Clinical Instructor; Served on all administrative committees within the medical center.
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| 1975 |
Medical Extern – University of Miami Senior
Washington University Medical Center at Barnes Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
Successfully completed medical rotations with honors.
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| 1971 |
Community Pharmacist
Andrew’s Southside Pharmacy
Los Angeles, California
Served as a community pharmacist with responsibilities in clinical pharmacy and drug management profiles. Was actively involved in day-to-day practice.
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| 1966 — 1971 |
Research Assistant to Ph.D. Candidate
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Was actively involved in antimetabolite and DNA synthetic chemistry; data input and served as a quality control specialist.
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AREAS OF RESEARCH INTERESTS
| Medical |
- Obesity and diabetes in children and adolescents
- Healthcare delivery and universal access
- Healthcare provider manpower issues
- Quality assurance and outcomes measurements
- Ethnic sensitive and culturally appropriate care
- “Real” Cost analysis versus “Real” benefit data in special populations
- Spirituality and Health
- Cancer in minority populations
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| Non–Medical |
- Demographics, global economy and minorities in the United States
- Higher Education
- Sickle Cell Foundation
- The role of families in healthy attitudes and practices
- Community-based “leveraged” organizations
- “Reengineering” traditional units for nontraditional roles
- New ways to do more with fewer dollars
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COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS
| Medical |
- President, Florida State Medical Association, Inc.
- President, Institute for African American Health, Inc.
- Member, House of Delegates, National Medical Association
- Member, Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc.
- Member, A Life Recovery Center, Inc.
- Member, Institute for Public Health Advisory Board, Florida A&M University
- Member, National Stroke Coalition Advisory Committee, South East Region
- Member, National Medical Association, Inc. (Region III Vice Chair)
- Member, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Member, William J. Gunn Medical Society, Inc.
- Member, Leonidas Berry Society for Digestive and Nutritional Disorders (Past National President)
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| State and Local |
- President, Florida State Medical Association, Inc.
- President, Institute for African American Health, Inc.
- Chair, Pro Tem, Board of Trustees, Bethel AME Church
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HONORS AND AWARDS
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- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida A&M University, 1971
- Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
- President, Student National Medical Association, University of Miami, 1974, (Charter Member)
- Vice President, Intern and Resident Associate, UCLA, 1976
- Dr. I.C. Robinson Research Award, 1971, Florida A&M University
- Mead Johnson Undergraduate Research Award, 1971
- Florida Pharmaceutical Association Award, 1971
- Chief Medical Resident Award, 1979
- Outstanding Young Men in America, 1980
- College of Pharmacy Outstanding Service Award
- Distinguished Alumnus Award (NAFEO), 1989
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, Florida A&M University, 1993
- NAACP Community Service Award, 1992
- Charmettes Community Service Award, 1995-1998
- Outstanding Service Award, BSHPS, University of Florida, 1982
- Outstanding Service Award, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 1987
- Father of the Year Award, Bethel AME Church, 1996
- Community Service, University of Miami Medical School, 1997
- Merck Foundation Pharmacy Award, 1971
- Tallahassee Urban League Century Award, 1989
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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- National Medical Association
- Florida State Medical Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- NAACP (Life Member)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc.
- Rho Chi Fraternity, Inc.
- Sigma Chi Medical Fraternity, Inc.
- Knights of Pythias, Inc.
- Institute for African American Health, Inc.
- Florida A&M University National Alumni Association
- National Pharmaceutical Association, Inc.
- William J. Gunn Medical Society, Inc.
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SEMINARS AND INVITED LECTURES
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Conducted professional lectures and public presentations in the following cities:
International — Johannesburg, South Africa, 2002, 2001; Capetown, South Africa, 2001, Senior Physician Consultant – The Boys Choir of Tallahassee 2000 European Tour of Rome, Pisa, Florence, Venice and Milan, Italy.
National/State — Nashville; New Orleans; Miami; Washington, D.C.; West palm Beach; Orlando; Boston; Bahamas Islands; Minneapolis; Los Angeles; New York; Newark; Philadelphia; Atlanta; Norfolk, VA and all major cities in Florida.
Made Newspaper/Radio/Television appearances as follows:
Jacksonville; Orlando; Pensacola; Tampa; Miami; Tallahassee; “ABC Nightline” T.V. Program on Health Issues; and a U.S.A. Today article on health and healthcare cost, and access for the poor.
Participated in postgraduate training programs held at major universities in the U.S.A. including but not limited to: UCLA; Boston; Georgetown University; and FAMU.
Presenter, Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Annual Meeting, 1997-1999
Annual Meeting and Seminar Coordinator, National Florida A&M University Alumni Association Presentations, 1985 – 1994
L.H.B. Foote Lecture, Founder and Annual Event Chair, 1993 – Present
Minority Health Seminar, Founder and Annual Event Chair, 1999 – Present
Concerned Citizens Statewide Forum, Founder, 1995 – 1997
Leonidas Berry Society for Gastrointestinal Disease, President 1993
Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Health Seminar Coordinator, 1982; 1984
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NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Developed a Comprehensive Clinic for Digestive and Nutritional Disorders in 1980 and directed its growth through era of managed care transition.
- Founded the Institute for African American Health, Inc, to address health care disparities in the minority population in Florida and the nation.
- Founded Concerned Citizens Political Action Committee to bring some voice to the common man as it relates to issues of health and education (currently inactive).
- Frequently provided testimony before the Florida House and Senate Committees on health issues.
- Developed the state of Florida’s first statewide summit on issues for health and education in the Black Community as an activity of the Concerned Citizens Political Action Committee.
- Hosted the state of Florida’s first Minority Health Summit (Summer 1999).
- Worked with the late Governor Lawton Chiles to help win a $700 million tobacco settlement through the statewide support of the Concerned Citizens Political Action Committee and the Institute for African American Health, Inc. (IAAH).
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