Houston, TX (Jan. 29, 2002) – Officials from the National Republican Congressional Committee announced that Dr. Carlos Taboada of Houston, has been appointed to serve on the Physician’s Advisory Board (PAB) in recognition of valuable contributions and dedication to the Republican Party.  Taboada is an oncologist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic’s Main Campus.

The Physician’s Advisory Board is part of the National Republican Congressional Committee, and is dedicated to making sure that physicians have a voice in Washington.

Additionally, Taboada was honored with a “Fellow of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic” award at the Clinic’s annual Doctor dinner and dance.  Kelsey-Seybold has a tradition of bestowing Fellow Awards to those individuals who give their professional lives to serve at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic and leave a lasting legacy of excellence that will continue to shape the Clinic’s future.

In conferring the award to Taboada, Dr. Spencer Berthelsen, chairman, board of directors for Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, noted that Taboada joined the Clinic in 1966 and through his dedication, perseverance and commitment to the group practice model, he created the most enduring international practice in the Texas Medical Center.

Taboada joins an elite group, as there have only been seven Fellows named in the 53-year history of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic; including, Mavis Kelsey, Jim Kemper, Stan Fischer, Jim Smith, Don Owens, Vicki Buxton and Breaux Castleman.

Dr. Taboada graduated from the University of Havana and is certified in Hematology and Oncology.  His other professional designations include membership in the Fellow American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Harris County Medical Society.

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Founded in 1949, the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic combines the expertise of over 250 physicians in 39 specialties and subspecialties, practicing in 23 clinics throughout the area. Kelsey-Seybold physicians bring innovative ideas and vision to a health care delivery system that currently serves over 300,000 patients through health insurance and managed care plans, employer groups, the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Its research affiliate, the Kelsey Research Foundation, is engaged in outcomes-based research studies designed to improve community health through information and education.