Candidate Profile: Florida House of Representatives: Bob McCann

Candidate Profile: Florida House of Representatives: Bob McCann

State House District 67     

Party Affiliation: Republican

Age: 53

Residence: Lakewood Ranch

Occupation: Physician and Attorney

Education: Undergraduate Associate of Science in Biology from Northern Illinois University (1983) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1988) Doctor of Jurisprudence with Honors from Florida Coastal Law (1999)

Income: Not Disclosed

As a candidate representing district 67, Republican Bob McCann boasts a well-rounded resume.

McCann is a native of Chicago and served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 through 1979. After completing his military service, he attended college on the G.I. Bill and went on to graduate from medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri in 1988.

While attending to his studies, Bob served the public as both a paramedic and police officer.

While practicing as a physician in underserved health service areas, McCann obtained his Juris Doctor degree with Honors from the Florida Coastal School of Law located in Jacksonville, Florida in 1999.

He is a member of the National Republican Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the American Bar Association’s Health Law Section and the Federalist Society.

He owns and operates McCann Medicine & Law, P.A. where he provides medical care and legal services. He has had a distinguished career within the medical community, holding leadership positions and serving as a guest lecturer at numerous conferences.

He was a candidate for US Surgeon General in 2001, Food & Drug Administration Commissioner in 2005, and US Assistant Secretary for Health in 2007.

Bob McCann was appointed to the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine by Governor Jeb Bush. He served as Chairman and as Legislative Liaison. The Board of Osteopathic Medicine is responsible for enforcing health care standards, reviewing licensure applications and disciplining physicians when needed.

Bob McCann is a licensed commercial pilot. His other hobbies include scuba diving, weight lifting, martial arts, and physical fitness.

He is a proponent of the Second Amendment and is pro-life. MCCann says he is also a strong advocate of the free-market system and tort reform