Ladapo rescues man from cardiac event at Florida Capitol

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FLV) – Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo drew on his field knowledge as a doctor Wednesday in the state’s Capitol courtyard, saving a man from potential death.

Jason Delgado of Spectrum News reported that Ladapo performed chest compressions on the man who suffered a cardiac event.

Ladapo then stabilized the man with a defibrillator.

The surgeon general visited the man he saved in the hospital.

“A perfect stranger made a decision to give aid & saved my life,” the man said. “I believe he already has his wings… Again, I thank God for the blessing of continued life and the angel he sent me.”

“Best part of the job,” Florida Department of Health communications director Nikki Whiting said.

Ladapo was appointed to his post in September 2021 by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The surgeon general has an MD from Harvard Medical School and a PhD in Health Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.