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Paul Taylor-Smith, MD, Pathology, Miami, FL, University of Miami Hospital

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Pathology • Miami, FL

Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Physician

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Summary

  • Born in South Africa where I resided until mid 70’s. Did my undergraduate & graduate training at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Following internships in Internal Medicine & Surgery, I was drafted and served in the South African Defense Force as front line medical officer in an active combat zone. Following military service, I selected pathology as my future & did my residency at the South African Institute for Medical Research. Initially, I immigrated to Canada and trained at Queens University in Kingston and then to the United States where I trained at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Medical College of Wisconsin. I obtained board certification from The America Board of Pathology and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada) in both clinical & anatomical pathology. I entered private practice in Milwaukee & then in Seattle, joined pathology groups providing service at multiple hospitals. In Seattle, I became the President of the Pathology Group and Laboratory Director. I served on virtually every hospital committee and as President of the Medical Staff. In early 90’s, I was recruited to be Chairperson of the newly created Physician/Hospital Association. Realizing that economics was an integral component to clinical pathology and healthcare, I became Executive Director of Clinical Services, Imaging Services, Surgical Services, and hospital employed physician groups. In 2005, I built a private pathology laboratory with the belief that better service & smarter IT products could compete with the large commercial laboratories. From zero clients, it became the fastest growing private laboratory in the western US & Alaska. Experienced years of double-digit annual growth & became a formidable competitor to the large commercial laboratories. In 2012, I sold to Laboratory Corporation of America. Despite the ever-increasing burdens on the healthcare system there are great opportunities to make a difference & influence policy in healthcare.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1979 - 1980
  • Orlando Health
    Orlando HealthResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1977 - 1979
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2010 - 2022
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1982 - 2015
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • GU State Medical License
    GU State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1979 - 2005
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Paul Taylor-Smith, Dr. Paul Taylor-Smith, MD, Dr. P Taylor-Smith, Dr. Paul John Taylor-Smith