GARY L0UIS CONRAD, M.P.A.S., PA-C
August 3, 1958 - November 4, 2000

A 1983 graduate of the University of Florida, Physician Assistant Program, Gary was a diligent and thoroughly amiable PA. His death of a MI was both sudden and unexpected. It occurred while giving wave runner rides to children at his home on Lake Tarpon. He was devoted to his wife, Suzy, and their young son, Colton.

Gary is missed profoundly by his family, those who worked with him, and his patients. His warm smile and easygoing manner were consistent characteristics of his pleasant personality. It is notable that his stature enhanced the credibility of the PA profession.

From 1983 to 1984 Gary worked in Family Practice in Melbourne, FL. He moved to Pinellas County in 1984 working in the subspecialty of Ophthalmology until 1991. He remained a surgical PA but changed specialties when he became part of the Urology section at Bay Pines VAMC in 1991.

While at Bay Pines, Gary took on the added responsibilities of precepting Nurse Practitioner students and lecturing at both the University of South Florida, and the University of Tampa, Colleges of Nursing. His article on early detection of prostate cancer, entitled, "Prostatic Evaluation: Benign VS Cancerous", was published in the Physician Assistant Journal, December 1994. He was also co-investigator in at least four clinical trials. Professional memberships included AAPA, FAPA, AASA, and AVAPA.

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