Nemours Children’s Health, one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, has named Robert Snyder, MD, Chief of Florida Primary Care. In this role, he will oversee the Nemours Children’s primary care network, which includes 19 primary care offices throughout Central Florida and the Treasure Coast. He replaces Thomas Lacy, MD, who recently retired after serving in the role for more than a dozen years.

“Over Dr. Snyder’s extensive career, he has consistently been a driver of clinical excellence and innovation in patient care,” said Martha McGill, BSN, MBA, MHA, Central Florida President for Nemours Children’s Health. “His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our commitment to providing outstanding patient-centered care, building Central Florida’s largest pediatric primary care team, and creating the healthiest generations of children.”

Prior to joining Nemours Children’s, Dr. Snyder served as Medical Staff President for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He has more than 25 years of experience in health care, which includes roles in primary care, executive leadership, and hospital administration.

“Nemours Children’s Health is a leader in pediatric primary care in Central Florida, and I look forward to leading and working with the talented and committed primary care physicians who continue to do impactful work while providing high-quality care to our patients,” said Dr. Snyder.

Dr. Snyder earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University) and completed his pediatric residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics and a fellowship-trained pediatrician. In addition, he has received multiple awards for his contributions to medical education and patient care, including the Golden Stethoscope Award and the Ohio State Medical Student Teaching Award.

About Nemours Children’s Health

Nemours Children’s Health is one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, which includes two free-standing children’s hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices. Nemours Children’s seeks to transform the health of children by adopting a holistic health model that utilizes innovative, safe, and high-quality care, while also addressing children’s needs well beyond medicine. In producing the highly acclaimed, award-winning pediatric medicine podcast Well Beyond Medicine, Nemours underscores that commitment by featuring the people, programs and partnerships addressing whole child health. Nemours Children’s also powers the world’s most-visited website for information on the health of children and teens, Nemours KidsHealth.org.

The Nemours Foundation, established through the legacy and philanthropy of Alfred I. duPont, provides pediatric clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention programs to the children, families and communities it serves. For more information, visit Nemours.org.