Joshua D Lenchus DO RPh, FACP, SFHM

Summary

• Joshua Lenchus, DO, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, specializes in Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Hospital Medicine. He completed his medical education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System. He also holds a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Florida.
  Dr. Lenchus is currently a Medical Director for the Florida Market at CVS Health/Aetna and previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Broward Health. Before that, he was an Associate Professor of Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Radiology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.
  His expertise includes opioids and controlled substances, health policy, administrative medicine, patient safety, medical education, and venous thromboembolism. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications, notably on venous thromboembolism and ultrasound guidance for medical procedures.
  He has been involved in organized medicine since his residency. Positions include Past President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA), Past President of the Florida Medical Association, past Regent and current Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Senior Fellow of the Society of Hospital Medicine, and member of the Board of Trustees of the American Osteopathic Association.
  He has received numerous honors and accolades, including Distinguished Service and Physician of the Year from the FOMA, faculty inductee in the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society, Soref Jewish Community Center Humanitarian of the Year, and Broward College Alumni of Distinction.