Dr. Susan Carol Beaven MD
Family Practitioner
6387 Central Avenue Saint Petersburg FL, 33710Practice Philosophy
Holistic Medicine
About
Dr. Susan Beaven is a Family Doctor serving the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Professional Society Memberships
- Institute of Functional Medicine, American Academy of Family Medicine, Florida Academy of Family Medicine, American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
My underlying Faith. The knowledge of this Faith has guided me through the rigorous training, challenges(hidden opportunities) of my professional and personal life. I feel fortunate and honored to be using my talents to positively impact the lives of my family, friends, patients and community.
It is my mission to help my patients on their journeys to optimal health, happiness and well-being.
I have a genuine interest in helping my patients reclaim their health. It is a passion for me. I have experienced the challenges of chronic and disabling medical conditions(chronic neurological Lyme Disease, Endometriosis and Immune Deficiency) myself. I feel this has made me more attuned to what my patients face on a daily basis. Although I have been interested in Integrative medicine since medical school, it was these trying conditions that lead me to find solutions for myself and my patients. With the knowledge of my varied training, I feel it has given me the tools to best help my patients. I am getting the best results for them than I did with just doing regular Family Medicine which I still use.
Philanthropic Initiatives
Immune Deficiency Foundation
St Petersburg Free Clinic Physician Volunteer
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Board 2013
Community Foundation of Greater St. Petersburg Chair 2011-2013, Vice Chair 2010, Secretary 2009, member 2009
Studio @620(innovative arts organization) served on board 2006-2010, Secretary 2010
St Petersburg Arts Advisory Committee 2005-2010
President's Associates(advisory council) at Eckerd College 2010, 2011
The Arts Center volunteer and docent
First Unity church Chaplain 2006, 2007 and Board member 2007, and volunteer various committees since 1990
Museum of Fine Arts 2001-2010, Stuart Society board 2003
Community Partners with Youth 1997-1998
Leadership St Petersburg Graduate 1994
Bayfront Medical Center Physicians Health Organization Board 1994-1995
Florida Orchestra Development Committee and Volunteer 1990-1994
St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce 1991-1992
YYWCA of Tampa Bay Board of Trustee 1991-1994
Great Explorations Children's Museum 1990
Paragon Home Care Board Member 1988-1992
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church committees and volunteer 1988-1991
College harbor Nursing Center, Advisor 1987-1989
Bay Vista Elementary School volunteer 1986-1989
Alpha House for Unwed Mother's Advisor 1987
Young Women's Residence 1984
St Petersburg Little League Football 1983-1984
Teaching and speaking
Speaker Community Education-2013-current
Speaker--St Petersburg Catholic High School -eating disorders 1996-1997
Speaker--Boca Ciega High School--eating disorders 1996-1997
Educational Televison 1996,1997
Speaker--St Paul's Catholic Elementary School and Educator on Adolescent Sexuality and AIDS 1991-1995
Speaker--Edward White Hsopital speaker Board 1993
Speaker--AIDS Education in Pinellas County Schools and PTA 1993
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Gardening, Music- especially live music, Hiking, Kayaking, Cooking, Painting-watercolor, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Institute of Functional Medicine Publications
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