The American Health Council has warmly welcomed Dr. John Boden, MD., as “Best in Medicine.” Having worked in the healthcare sector for 15 years, Dr. Boden has developed himself as an expert in the field of Palliative Medicine and continues to demonstrate a willingness to broaden his understanding and share his knowledge.

Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Dr. Boden has always helped others. During high school, Dr. Boden was a lifeguard and eventually worked with the mentally il. Naturally, he progressed into his career as a healthcare professional.

Dr. Boden attended St. Matthews University School of Medicine and achieved his Medical Degree. Following this, Dr. Boden completed both his Residency and Internship at the Greenville Hospital System – University of South Carolina.

Although in the industry for 15 years, Dr. Boden has been working in his current role as Medical Director of Palliative Care for the past 4 years. Based at Baptist Healthcare, Dr. Boden fulfils a number of duties on a daily basis. These include consulting, inpatient service duties, conducting evaluations, managing family meetings, planning end of life care plans, communicating with families about life support and out-patient services. Additionally, Dr. Boden also coordinates care with other physicians.

Baptist Health Care is a community-owned, not-for-profit health care organization committed to helping people throughout life’s journey. The organization is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and is a 2003 Malcolm Baldrige recipient. Continuously striving to be a national leader in quality and service. Baptist Health Care includes four hospitals, two medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Lakeview Center, Baptist Medical Group and Cardiology Consultants. With more than 6,700 employees and employed physicians, Baptist Health Care is the largest non-governmental employer in northwest Florida.

The center offers a variety of treatments and services including general healthcare, a cancer institute, weight-loss programmes, emergency and trauma care, heart and vascular treatments, orthopaedics, stroke care, and women’s care.

During his 15 years in the healthcare industry, Dr. Boden has enjoyed a range of successes and is honored to have been presented with the Pillar Award for Growth. Additionally, Dr. Boden is proud to be certified in Internal Medicine as well as Hospice and Palliative Care. He attributes his success to his inner drive and the ability to carefully listen to others.

In order to continue to expand his knowledge and keep up to date with relevant developments within his area of expertise, Dr. Boden is a member of a number of professional organizations. These include the American Medical Association, the Center for Advanced Palliative Care, the American Academy of Health Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Looking into the future, Dr. Boden aims to establish an outpatient Palliative Care Program. When not working, he enjoys scuba diving and biking.