Dr. Anthony N. Ottaviani, DO, MPH, MACOI, FCCP

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Anthony N. Ottaviani, who serves patients throughout Largo – Clearwater, Florida.

Executive Director of the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society

A prominent pulmonologist, Dr. Ottaviani is a distinguished figure in the field of osteopathic medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and practice. 

Before embarking on his professional journey, he graduated from the Kansas City University – College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his Rotating Internship, one-year Anesthesiology Residency, and Residency in Internal Medicine at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital System, he pursued a Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Wayne County General Hospital/University of Michigan completing the Fellowship at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine.

Passionate about his profession, Dr. Ottaviani is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). AOBIM is the organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Following the completion of his Fellowship program, the doctor was appointed as a Clinical Assistant and later a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine for the Morsani College of Medicine. Driven by a passion for medical education, he has been involved in this field since 1974. He served as the Chief Academic Officer (DIO) for Sun Coast Osteopathic Hospital from 2000 to its purchase in 2008, playing a pivotal role in its growth.

As the founding Chief Academic Officer (DIO) for Largo Medical Center, Dr. Ottaviani oversaw substantial program growth, increasing the number of residents and fellows from 44 to 130, spanning 14 programs and involving 160 faculty members. Additionally, he served as the founding Program Director for the Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship at Largo Medical Center, a testament to his leadership in the medical community.

Continuously advancing his efforts, he was an initial member of the AOA/ACGME review committee for the Single Accreditation System. He has served in various leadership roles, including President of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association,  American Osteopathic Foundation, American College of Osteopathic Internists and the Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education (CEME), Nova Southeastern University, Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine for the State of Florida. Additionally, he has held positions such as the chair of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Delegation to the AOA House of Delegates. Dr Ottaviani is the Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Nova Southeastern University Health Profession Division and a memeber of the University’s Board of Trustees. 

With a passion for teaching, Dr. Ottaviani’s contributions extend beyond local institutions. He served as the Regional Dean for Nova Southeastern University West Coast Academic Center and holds the position of Clinical Professor of Medicine at Nova Southeastern University Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A Pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, airway tunnels, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat. Frequent diseases include smoker’s lung, asthma, lung cancer, sleep apnea, and cough.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Ottaviani has received numerous awards and honors, including the AOA Distinguished Service Award, the highest recognition of the AOA. His impact on the medical community has been acknowledged by organizations such as the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Internists, and Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society, with  recognitions as Internist/Physician of the Year, Distinguished Service and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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