Robert Snyder, MD, Named Chief of Florida Primary Care for Nemours Children’s Health

ORLANDO, Fla. –Nemours Children’s Health, one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, has named Robert Snyder, MD, Chief of Florida Primary Care. In this role, he will oversee the Nemours Children’s primary care network, which includes 19 primary care offices throughout Central Florida and the Treasure Coast. He replaces Thomas Lacy, MD, who recently retired after serving in the role for more than a dozen years.

“Over Dr. Snyder’s extensive career, he has consistently been a driver of clinical excellence and innovation in patient care,” said Martha McGill, BSN, MBA, MHA, Central Florida President for Nemours Children’s Health. “His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our commitment to providing outstanding patient-centered care, building Central Florida’s largest pediatric primary care team, and creating the healthiest generations of children.”

Prior to joining Nemours Children’s, Dr. Snyder served as Medical Staff President for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He has more than 25 years of experience in health care, which includes roles in primary care, executive leadership, and hospital administration.

“Nemours Children’s Health is a leader in pediatric primary care in Central Florida, and I look forward to leading and working with the talented and committed primary care physicians who continue to do impactful work while providing high-quality care to our patients,” said Dr. Snyder.

Dr. Snyder earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University) and completed his pediatric residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics and a fellowship-trained pediatrician. In addition, he has received multiple awards for his contributions to medical education and patient care, including the Golden Stethoscope Award and the Ohio State Medical Student Teaching Award.

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