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 Age: 38
Chief medical officer, Palmetto Behavioral Health
Steven Lopez always wanted to be a physician, but during his medical school rotations, he developed an unexpected love for psychiatry and never looked back.
As chief medical officer at Palmetto Behavioral Health, Lopez oversees all medical care at the company’s four Lowcountry offices.
Each day, Lopez strives “to balance clinical work with an administrative role in a hospital setting. I hope I get it right,” he said.
Lopez falls back on some solid career advice to have fun at work. “If you are going to spend most of your day doing something, make sure you enjoy it.”
In the community, Lopez focuses on volunteer work for children and adolescents with autism. He is a board member for the Walk for Autism.
Books on your nightstand: Automotive magazines and “Fun is Good” by Mike Veeck.
Favorite music artist/musical genre: Vertical Horizon/adult contemporary.
Favorite restaurant: Oak Steakhouse.
Best stress reliever: Listening to music and long drives.
Person you would like to meet: I would love to see my father again. He passed away in 2000. He never met my wife and daughter.
Favorite vacation spot: Disney World.
First job: Sports store employee in Johnson City, Tenn.
Favorite hour of the day and why: Every weekend when I am not working, I take my daughter, Mia, to IHOP. That is my favorite hour or so of my week.
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