Gov. Charlie Crist today appointed Dr. Ana M. Viamonte Ros as Secretary of the Department of Health and Florida’s first Surgeon General. His office released the following:

Dr. Viamonte Ros manages Clinical Operation Support at Armor Correctional Health Services in Coconut Creek. She completed post-graduate residencies at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. and Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Dr. Viamonte Ros graduated from the University of Miami, the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Harvard School of Public Health.

“Dr. Viamonte Ros’ work interacting and coordinating with various stakeholders has given her unique insight which will help her implement sound public health policy,” Crist said. “She has a passion for health care and a true drive for public service.”