Dr. Brandan Wormsbacher, MD, FAAFP; Chief Medical Officer - Viera HCC; Orlando VA Healthcare System

Dr. Brandan Wormsbacher, MD, is a prominent healthcare leader serving as the Chief Medical Officer at the Viera VA Health Care Center and Palm Bay VA Outpatient Clinic since January 2025. He oversees one of the busiest outpatient clinics in the U.S., ensuring compliance and leading a diverse healthcare team. His achievements include expanding medical services, improving facility compliance and aesthetics, and establishing innovative operational systems like the Superboard.

Previously, as Chief of Medicine at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, he launched new clinical services for veterans, reducing wait times and improving access. His Transitional Care Program was recognized as a best practice by the American Hospital Association in 2021, and he developed a successful inpatient gratitude walking program.

Dr. Wormsbacher has held various leadership roles, including Deputy Chief of Staff, and has extensive experience as a hospitalist and emergency physician, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also mentors future healthcare leaders as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School's Harvard Macy Institute and is the founding Program Director of the HPEER VA Advanced Fellowship program.

He earned his MD from Ross University School of Medicine, completed his Family Medicine residency at Mercer University, and is board-certified in Family Medicine. With a dedication to enhancing veteran healthcare, Dr. Wormsbacher continues to make significant contributions to medicine.

• The TMBC is held every Thursday at the Indian River Colony Club, At Ease Club, in the 19th Hole Lounge.  The meeting starts promptly at 0800 and ends just as promptly at 0900.  Enter through the main gate at IRCC at the intersection of Murrell Road and Freedom Drive in Viera and ask for directions at the gate.

• The Breakfast Club is an informal gathering to keep informed on happenings in Congress, at the VA Clinic, the Patrick AFB Exchange & Commissary, sister veteran's organizations and more. The meeting is filled with humor and stories of members experiences in war and life. Welcome new members! Come add your two cents. Despite the name there is no breakfast, just great camaraderie and fun.

• For questions email at moaacapecanaveral@gmail.com

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