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Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD

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(392 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1976)

Professional interests include: atrial fibrillation, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), chronic diarrhea, and more.

8391 W Oakland Pk Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33351

(954) 749-1616

Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD is an internist in Pompano Beach, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.

Office Locations

550 Sw 3rd Street Suite 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

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8391 W Oakland Pk Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33351

(954) 749-1616

(954) 749-1639

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Some issues Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Howard Koch, a geriatrician with Holy Cross Hospital, agrees. "”—"NSU Lifelong Learning Institute offers classes to keep the brain active", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, November 2018

“The family extends its gratitude to Dr. Howard Koch and the Catholic Hospice (Holy Cross Hospital) staff.”—"Alan Hillyer Loehr", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, June 2015

“"Seniors are afraid to travel, so they and their families are staying at home," said Dr. Howard Koch, of the Geriatric Health Institute at Florida Medical Center in Lauderhill.”—"SENIORS WAIT AND PRAY FOR THEIR FAMILIES", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, November 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

vitamin D test

In 2023, Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD had a list price for vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD performed more blood draw, lab tests, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

screening test

In 2012, Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD performed more A1C test, and screening test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2527
hospital care	331
inpatient care	331
musculoskeletal imaging	49
nursing home care	299
thoracic (chest) imaging	175
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	17
X-rays	224

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	107
doctor visit	2339
excision	107
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
musculoskeletal imaging	49
nursing home care	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	141
X-rays	190

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	412
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	38
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	165
doctor visit	2334
excision	165
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
musculoskeletal imaging	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	75
X-rays	101

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	402
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1568
musculoskeletal imaging	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	31
X-rays	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	678
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	29
Dementia	39
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1049

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	212
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	24
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1017
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	199
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	27
Dementia	40
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2018 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1059
nursing home care	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	37
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	232
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	45
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1078
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
nursing home care	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	211
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	34
Dementia	44
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2020 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	875
nursing home care	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	42
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	179
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	38
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2021 were blood draw and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	234
doctor visit	1411
nursing home care	127

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	39
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	297
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	37
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	456
diabetes management	155
doctor visit	1559
lab tests	2331
nursing home care	432
preventive care	449
thyroid function tests	434

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	28
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	313
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Dementia	26
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated as an internist in Pompano Beach, FL were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

blood draw	345
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	136
diabetes management	155
doctor visit	1528
excision	136
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
lab tests	2331
musculoskeletal imaging	34
nursing home care	146
preventive care	449
thoracic (chest) imaging	105
thyroid function tests	434
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	17
X-rays	139

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Female	323
Male	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	464
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	285
75 to 84	125
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and dementia.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1976)

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals (1979)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board (1979)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Coventry, Railroad Medicare, Medicare Advantage, AvMed, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO, United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO and Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Coventry

Railroad Medicare

Medicare Advantage

AvMed

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare

Medicaid

Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO

United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO

Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 392 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pompano Beach, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Howard Sander Koch, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$37,348 INVOKANA $37,040	XARELTO $279	INVOKAMET $28
Amgen Inc.	$713 Repatha $540	Prolia $130	Otezla $32	$10
Merz North America, Inc.	$315 Bio Gel $165	Bio Cream $150
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$278 Descovy $15	$263
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$240 PRALUENT $97	$143
Other	$2,020 Myrbetriq $221	ENTRESTO $160	Regranex $155	COLOGUARD $110	REXULTI $96	Other $1,278

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$29,220
Food and Beverage	$5,424
Consulting Fee	$3,050
Travel and Lodging	$2,761
Gift	$448
Other	$10

Biography

Dr. Howard Koch's specialty is geriatrics (elderly care). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include depression, dysuria (painful urination), and physical exams. Dr. Koch can take AvMed, Coventry, Cigna, and more. Dr. Koch's education and training includes medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical University of South Carolina. He is professionally affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. He has an open panel in Pompano Beach, FL according to Holy Cross Hospital.