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Peter Lamelas, MD, Emergency Medicine, West Palm Beach, FL

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Emergency Medicine West Palm Beach, FL

Physician, Founder, Former Executive Chairman, CEO, COO, Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer of MD Now Urgent Care, currently, Principle at MDN Partners, Inc.

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  • Office

    2007 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
    West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Summary

  • Currently semi-retired, Founder and Physician Entrepreneur (former Executive Chairman, CEO, COO, Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Staff) of MD Now Urgent Care Centers, the largest Urgent Care provider in Florida. After securing two private equity investments we sold MD Now Urgent Care to Hospital Corp of America (HCA). Currently the Principe of MDN Partners, Inc, (closely held private Family Office) enjoying my time as an Advisor, Consultant, Investor, Businessman and Philanthropist.
    Previously Emergency Department and EMS-Fire Rescue Medical Director and physician. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlamelasmd/
  • MD Now's Dr. Lamelas on NBC 6 Focusing on Convenience of Urgent Care

    Why MD Now Urgent Care is the fast convenient & affordable choice when sickness strikes. MD Now's, Founder, CEO & Chief Medical Officer, Peter Lamelas, MD, MBA.

Education & Training

  • Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis
    Ascension Illinois/Saint FrancisResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1985
  • Steward Carney Hospital
    Steward Carney HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1984
  • Franklin Regional Medical Center
    Franklin Regional Medical CenterInternal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • Universidad Central del Este Facultad de Medicina
    Universidad Central del Este Facultad de MedicinaClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 1990
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1984 - 1986
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1983 - 1986
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1983 - 1984
  • American Board of Internal MedicineBoard Eligible (previously)
  • American Board of Physician Specialist (ABPS/AAPS)Urgent Care Medicine
  • Board Of Certification Emergency Medicine - ABPS/BCEMBoard Certified - currently Emeritus

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow Urgent Care College of Physician UCAOA (now called UCA)
  • Former member of the Board of Directors of Urgent Care Association - UCA Urgent Care Association - UCA. Elected for 2 terms
  • Quality and Safety Award - Accreditation Founding Team Urgent Care Association - UCA, 2024
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Press Mentions

  • MD Now Makes Required Back-to-School Physicals Easier with 30 Convenient Locations
    MD Now Makes Required Back-to-School Physicals Easier with 30 Convenient LocationsAugust 21st, 2017
  • MD Now Urgent Care Opens Its 28th South Florida Location in Pinecrest
    MD Now Urgent Care Opens Its 28th South Florida Location in PinecrestJune 23rd, 2017
  • MD Now Urgent Care Center Opens in Miami-Dade County’s Miami Lakes Area
    MD Now Urgent Care Center Opens in Miami-Dade County’s Miami Lakes AreaJune 16th, 2017
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Committees

  • Board Member, Presidential Appointment for EMS, Public Safety Medal Of Valor, US Depart of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

  • Florida Board of Medicine Vice Chairman, Florida Board of Medicine - MQAFormer Board Member - Gubernatorial appointment
  • Elected to the Board of Directors, Urgent Care Association of AmericaPast Board of Directors member for over 8 years