Broward Health named Joshua Lenchus, D.O., as its new chief medical officer. Dr. Lenchus most recently served as the healthcare system’s interim chief medical officer and will continue providing clinical leadership, direction and cooperation between physicians and Broward Health’s hospitals and ambulatory sites.
Dr. Lenchus joined the system as chief medical officer of Broward Health Medical Center in September 2018 before being named the system’s interim chief medical officer in July 2021.
Before joining Broward Health, Dr. Lenchus served as chief of staff and an internal medicine/hospitalist at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was also an associate program director for the UM/Jackson Internal Medicine Residency Program. In addition, Dr. Lenchus provided clinical services at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Miami Health System, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital.
With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Lenchus serves as a leader for several state and national medical organizations. Earlier this month, he was installed as the 146th president of the Florida Medical Association, making him the first osteopathic physician to lead the organization in its history. He has authored dozens of medical publications and books, and served as the principal investigator on research studies, earning him national acclaim. He is also a sought-after speaker on various topics, most recently, monkeypox, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other public health topics.
Dr. Lenchus earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
