Jennifer Dorce-Medard, DO
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Lakeside Medical Center
Jennifer Dorcé-Medard, DO is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Lakeside Medical Center. She oversees medical staff operations and credentialing and drives strategic initiatives that enhance healthcare quality and patient safety. She is also the hospital’s Designated Institutional Official and a board-certified family physician. Dr. Medard is a healthcare executive with over 11 years of experience in clinical practice, medical administration, graduate medical education and healthcare leadership. Dr. Dorcé-Medard has dedicated her career to advancing evidence-based medicine, fostering a culture of collaboration among healthcare professionals, and implementing innovative healthcare solutions.
As Program Director, she led Lakeside’s Family Medicine Residency Program to ACGME accreditation in 2019. A strong advocate for patient-centered care, Dr. Dorcé-Medard works closely with physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators to develop policies and programs that prioritize patient safety, clinical excellence, and staff well-being.
Under their leadership, in 2022, Lakeside Medical Center was named the most racially inclusive hospital in the nation and was ranked among Florida’s top three hospitals for health equity and inclusivity in 2023 by the Lown Institute. In 2024, Lakeside Medical Center earned a Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health for excellence in patient outcomes.
Prior to joining Lakeside Medical Center, Dr. Dorcé-Medard served as a provider for the Health Care District’s community health centers. Dr. Dorcé-Medard earned her medical degree at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, New York. She completed her residency training at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and earned a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is an active member of the Palm Beach County Medical Society and a 2024 graduate of its Physician Leadership Academy.