We are an official chapter of the American Thoracic Society with a mission to promote respiratory health within the state of Florida by fostering education, collaboration between health professionals, by performing advocacy on behalf of Florida patients, and to provide career development opportunities for providers of respiratory health within the state.

Our chapter is open to Physicians, Researchers, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians' Assistants, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, Nurses and all others who are committed to promoting respiratory health within our state.

We are thrilled to announce our
Second Annual Conference!

November 7-8, 2025
Orlando, FL

We are excited to host our annual gathering of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Professionals in Orlando, FL November 7-8. This year's event promises a dynamic lineup of educational sessions, research presentations, networking opportunities and industry engagement.

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Florida Thoracic Society Leadership

Team Member Name

W. Dwight Miller, MD MS

President

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Muhammad Raheel Qureshi, MD

Vice President

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Monica Raquel Cardenas, MD

Executive Council

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Anas Hadeh, MD

Executive Council

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Amanda Kovacich, MD

Executive Council

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Mehdi Mirsaeidi, MD MPH

Executive Council

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Adam Schwartz, MD

Executive Council

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Michael Schweitzer, MD

Executive Council

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Maria Tupayachi Ortiz, MD

Executive Council

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