Vithalbhai D. Dhaduk

Dr. Vithalbhai D. Dhaduk serves as Adjunct Professor of Health Services Administration at the School of Health Services Administration, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Bradenton, Florida. An actively practicing neurologist, he held the position of Chief of Neurology at Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA for 30 years and maintains fellowship status with the American Academy of Neurology.

His educational credentials include:

• Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics from LECOM Bradenton
• Chief Residency in Neurology at Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Post-Graduate Medical Training at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from M.P. Shah Medical College, India
• Pre-Medical studies at D. K. V. Science College, India

Dr. Dhaduk's research and clinical focus bridges Neurology with pioneering work in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics, notably as Pennsylvania's first licensed physician to certify patients for medical marijuana. His expertise extends to Healthcare Administration and Clinical Applications, reflecting his dual commitment to academic instruction and practical medical innovation in neurological care and cannabinoid therapeutics.

His distinguished scientific awards comprise:

• David Dunn Memorial Award for Outstanding Teaching and Study of Neurology (1986)
• David Dunn Memorial Award for Outstanding Teaching and Study of Neurology (1987)
• National Leadership Award

Dr. Dhaduk holds extensive advisory and leadership roles including Chairman of CARITAS International Trading, CARITAS Hospitality, LLC, Meriyam Bio, and Core Pharma LLC. He serves on advisory boards for Hope Medical Institute, Lublin College of Medicine (Poland), and the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, while acting as honorary co-chairman of Pennsylvania's Physician’s Advisory Board.