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Richard Carmona

Richard Carmona

17th Surgeon General of the United States, Chief of Health Innovations, Canyon Ranch & Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona and Ohio State University

Best known as a one of the country’s most admired Surgeons General and for his current role as a leader of Canyon Ranch.

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Best known as a one of the country’s most admired Surgeons General and for his current role as a leader of Canyon Ranch, his extensive leadership background in many disciplines includes medicine, law enforcement, the military, public health, higher education, emergency preparedness, and health care management. Within these fields, he has held positions ranging from sheriff and SWAT team leader, homicide detective to RN, to trauma surgeon and university professor. He also brings an extraordinary life story of disadvantaged beginnings and an inspiring self-transformation from high school dropout to combat decorated Special Forces veteran. As a keynote speaker, Dr. Carmona takes all of these dimensions to the stage, capturing audiences with his high energy, contagious passion, and unwavering belief in the principle of selfless service.

An accomplished executive in the business of health and wellness, Dr. Carmona is currently Chief of Health Innovations for Canyon Ranch America’s preeminent health and wellness brand. Dr. Carmona is a Distinguished Professor of Public Health, Professor of Surgery and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Arizona. Dr. Carmona is also part of a team at the University of Arizona studying coronavirus trends. Still active in law enforcement, he continues his reign as one of the most highly decorated police officers in Arizona as Deputy Sheriff and Department Surgeon of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. He is a member of Fortune 500 boards, involved in launching several small companies, and Continues to provide leadership and guidance to many government and private sector organizations. He is also the author of Canyon Ranch’s 30 Days to a Better Brain, a groundbreaking program for improving memory, concentration and overall well-being.

A highly regarded speaker with a magnetic presence, Dr. Carmona has spoken to an array of audiences ranging from financial services to military, law enforcement, high tech, healthcare, universities, associations and international groups. Committed to making his presentations “one of the best hours the audience has spent,” Dr. Carmona is known for working closely with clients to fully understand their audiences, deliver the desired takeaways and become the highlight of an inspiring and unforgettable event.

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Mental Health & Wellness

Healthcare: Leveling the Playing Field

From Dropout to Surgeon General & CEO

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Dr. Carmona on his life, his passion for public health and the power of Herbalife
Keynote Speaker 2011- Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, Facs, 17th Surgeon General of the United States

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