Dr. Daniel W. FRAZIER

FRAZIER, Dr. Daniel W.

73, passed away in Tampa, Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born April 21, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA to John Frazier and Janet McKinley Frazier. He spent his early days in Pittsburgh before moving with his family to Louisville, KY in 1954. He graduated from medical school from the University of Louisville in 1968, and did his internship at Tampa General. During the Vietnam War, he served as the Medical Officer aboard nuclear submarines in the US Navy. Dr. Frazier began his practice of Family Medicine in Tampa over 40 years ago, having one of the largest primary care practices in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Frazier was also Medical Director of the Anheuser Busch Brewery and Busch Gardens in the 1980's and 1990's. Not only a well-respected physician, Dr. Frazier was also a visionary in medical delivery systems. He founded and developed physician medical networks, such as Associated Physicians of Tampa Bay and Florida Affiliated Physicians, which were unique as these were led by the practicing physicians contracting directly with local insurance companies. Subsequently, under Dr. Frazier's leadership, GMS Florida West Coast, Inc. was formed becoming the largest Primary Care Physician only medical group in Tampa Bay and serving as its Chairman of the Board from the time of inception in 1997, through his passing. In addition to his passion for practicing medicine, he loved history, football, and raising thoroughbred horses. He is survived by his wife of many years, Karen Frazier; and their four children, Heather Vegliante, Barrett Frazier, Courtney Frazier, and Tyler Frazier; as well as four grandchildren. There will be a private family only memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AMEND Pregnancy Loss Support Group in memory of their daughter, Abigail, who died at birth. www.AMEND-fla.org. Arrangements under the Blount & Curry Funeral Home- Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W Bearss Ave., Tampa.