Janet Ann Bethchkal

Background

Bethchkal, Janet Ann was born on April 6, 1957 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of James and Ann (Vernon) Bethchkal.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Vassar College, 1979; Doctor of Medicine, Rush Medical College, 1983.

Career

Intern in internal medicine, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, 1983-1984; resident in ophthalmology, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1984-1987; fellow in glaucoma, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, 1987-1988; associate department chairman ophthamlology, U. Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, 1988-1997; glaucoma private practice, Jacksonville, since 1997. Lead physician Eye Care Association of North Florida, since 1992. Member Executive Board, director adult screening Vision is Priceless Council, since 1992.

Achievements

• Janet Ann Bethchkal has been listed as a noteworthy Ophthalmologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Committee member Nielson Organ Transplant Foundation, Jacksonville, 1990-1992. County member Reef Research Team, Jacksonville, since 1992. Fellow American Academy Ophthalmology.

Member Florida Society Ophthalmology (secretary-treasurer, vice president, membership chair).

Interests

• Avocation: scuba diving, swimming, boating, reading, traveling.

Connections

Father:

James Bethchkal

Mother:

Ann (Vernon) Bethchkal