Stephen Quaning, M.D. is the Medical Director and Chief Physician at MetroHealth. A graduate of the St. George's University School of Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency and geriatric fellowship at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 1998-99. He became Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine in 2000.Since assuming control of MetroHealth in 2002, Dr. Quaning has overseen all aspects of medicalprogramming and patient services. Under his direction, MetroHealth has developed into one of the premier providers of expert geriatric medical care in the Central Florida area.Dr. Quaning identified his interest in geriatric medicine at a young age while serving as a caregiver for his aging grandfather. He saw first hand the important role that personalized care can play in preserving quality of life during one's later years. Dr. Quaning believes that the goal of geriatric medicine is not only to extend life expectancy, but also to extend the period of high functioning time in a person's life.Dr. Quaning is also the CEO of MH Geriatrics Management, LLC, an affiliated management services organization. He obtained an Executive MBA from Rollins College in 2006.