(2023 On-Demand) Curbside Consultations: "Hey, Doc. Got a Minute?"

Dr. Charlene LePane has devoted over thirty years to patient care, starting as a hospital volunteer at 16, then progressing through roles as a nurse and physician. She earned a BS from Auburn University, a MSPH from UAB and an MBA with a focus on Healthcare Administration from Barry University. . Her medical education was completed at Kansas City University, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL, and a gastroenterology fellowship at St. John Hospital/Henry Ford Medical System in Detroit, MI. Dr. LePane is dual-board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. She currently practices as an AHMG gastroenterologist and serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer for the Central Florida Division, where she finds great satisfaction in using technology to enhance provider experiences and patient care. Dr. LePane served as a District 3 Florida Osteopathic Medical Association President and continues her involvement as an alternate delegate for the FOMA. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for the American College of Osteopathic Internists and holds fellowships with the ACOI, American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Dr. Charlene LePane is deeply committed to patient safety initiatives and serves as a dedicated mentor and physician leader. She actively participates in various volunteer committees and engages in scholarly activities, generously sharing her extensive experience with both students and colleagues. As a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for three years, she is devoted to mentorship and fostering professional development in others. Dr. LePane also serves as voluntary faculty for the following medical schools: KCU, UCF, NSUCOM, LECOM Bradenton, and now OCOM. Outside of her professional life, she cherishes time spent with family and friends, enjoys traveling, has a passion for music, and is an avid runner.