[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 87 (Friday, June 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO FRANK ESTRADA, MD

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Dr. Frank Estrada in 
recognition of his dedication to serving his community.
  Dr. Estrada was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and immigrated to New 
York in 1951. After graduating cum laude from Boys High School in 
Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Estrada joined the U.S. Navy where he was 
honorably discharged with commendation for heroic action and 
participation in the Cuban blockade. Following his service in the Navy, 
Dr. Estrada enrolled in New York University, earning his Bachelor of 
Arts Degree. He was on the Dean's List for three years. Dr. Estrada 
earned his M.D. degree from New York University. He has been married 
for 38 years and has three children and two grandchildren.
  Dr. Estrada practices Family Medicine. Since 1995, he has worked with 
Mt. Sinai Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center as an attending 
physician to the Women's Primary Care Health Service. In this capacity, 
he offers direct patient care, supervises direct patient care, and 
assures that the medical teams provide effective care to patients. In 
addition to his hospital duties, Dr. Estrada has a private family 
medical practice.
  Dr. Estrada has a deep interest in the evolution of managed care. He 
is especially concerned with the development of protocols for primary 
care management in a cost effective system that engenders patient 
satisfaction as well as staff satisfaction and efficiency.
  At this time, Dr. Estrada is actively involved with many 
organizations including the Urban Health Plan, Inc., where he serves on 
the Board of Directors; the New York University School of Medicine 
Alumni Association, where he is the Vice-President; the Spanish 
American Medical Society, where he served as Past President, and the 
Queens GYN Society, where he was the first non-ob/gyn doctor to be 
elected. Additionally, he has been certified by the American Board of 
Family Practice for 25 years.
  Dr. Estrada has also worked with the Chippewa Indians in Red Lake, 
Minnesota, and spent a year at Brookdale hospital where he served in a 
variety of capacities. He has also been an interviewer with NYU School 
of Medicine Admissions Committee and has appeared on radio and 
television stations for Spanish and English speaking audiences. Dr. 
Estrada conducts several speaking engagements at local schools and 
libraries as well.
  His most recent awards include the meritorious Service Award by the 
Queen Health Network, the Citation of Honor for Professional 
Achievement by the Queens Borough President, the Recognition Award by 
the U.S. Customs Service, and the Science Award of the Puerto Rican 
Institute.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Frank Estrada is committed to providing his 
community with quality and effective health care services. As such, he 
is more than worthy of receiving our recognition today and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable person.

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