Jose Barquin is a Board Certified, Emergency Medicine Physician who has been practicing since 2014. He is the eldest of 4 boys, was born in Miami, and grew up in Palm Harbor, Florida. After graduating high school, Jose moved to Tallahassee, Florida to attend Florida State University (FSU).

At FSU, Jose quickly discovered that he wanted to be a doctor, and received his Medical Degree from Florida State University’s College of Medicine. He completed Emergency Medicine residency at State University of New York, located in Buffalo, New York. Afterwards, he returned to Florida, where he currently resides.

Today, Jose is Chief of Staff at his hospital (2022-2023) and Associate Medical Director of the Emergency Department. In these positions, he has gained knowledge and experience in both hospital and patient quality metrics, which includes electronic medical record improvement. In addition, he also sits on the Pinellas County EMS Medical Control Board and National Committees on Palliative Care Interventions in the Emergency Department.

During his free time, Jose enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two young boys. He also enjoys soaking in the Florida life with frequent visits to the beaches and breweries. His additional interests include personal/professional growth and development, investment and real-estate ventures, intramural team sports, science fiction books, and playing video games.