Founder / President
CurrentFounder and President of the physician based Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinic franchise system, the largest physician based franchise system ever, with over 40 franchisees, 15 master regional franchisees, nationally & internationally. Created a culture and placed over riding emphasis, on "safety first"; well trained medical professionals providing procedures utilizing best in class technology for every procedure. Provided marketing expertise that resulted in vast majority of franchisees getting into the 'black" within 90 days of grand opening, and management systems that analyze franchisee performance in key matrix items in real time for immediate "course correction" (if necessary). On-going analysis and adherence to Federal and State regulations regarding scope of practice for MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, RNs, and NMDs, "Corporate practice of medicine" and "Fee Splitting" and all other relevant regulatory matters. Mastery of existing technologies and analysis of emerging technologies; researched, analyzed and selected best in class technologies, approved technologies, and prohibited technologies for franchise system. Created and appointed Corporate Medical Board of Directors. Established strategic partnerships with all top tier technology and product manufacturers that provided substantial discounts, advanced training and commercial opportunities for Physician franchisees. Established Physician franchisees as the industry expert "go to" sources for their media markets. Established first (and only) industry /private sector - academic, strategic partnership, with the University of Florida Plastic Surgery Department, providing technological expertise and encouraging research and development.