Joseph Ladapo
Dr. Joseph Ladapo is the Florida Surgeon General, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2021. He is known for his controversial views on public health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for a more individualized approach to health policy. Ladapo has a background in academic medicine, having earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a PhD in health policy from Harvard University. Recently, he has been in the news as Governor DeSantis recommended him for the role of CDC Director, emphasizing his potential to bring transformative changes to the agency.
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