Our Team
Marah Lee, DO, FACP, AAHIVS
Dr. Lee graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989, completed her internship and residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in New York City in 1992, and served as chief resident until June 1993. Prior to medical school, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 12 years.
Leaving NYC, she practiced Internal Medicine in Port Charlotte, FL until 1994, then moved to Fort Lauderdale and assumed the position of solo practitioner at Stratogen, Inc, an HIV practice. In 1995, she became the HIV specialist at LifeWay, Inc. and in 1998 purchased that practice, and continues to own LifeWay, Inc.
She has served as principal investigator for over 90 research protocols in all phases for HIV medications.
She is certified as an HIV specialist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine since 2002. In addition she is an expert witness for the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Since 2007, she has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor for NOVA Southeastern University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, teaching 1st and 2nd year Osteopathic Students. Additionally, she is a preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students at FAU.
Dr. Lee is the Chairman for Infection Control Committee at Broward Health-Imperial Point Hospital since 2005. And recently named the VIP (Very Important Physician) at IMP.
She served as the Medical Director and sponsor for The SMART Ride from 2003 through 2018, and was also a member of the TSR Adventures Board which governs the SMART RIDE.
Scott A. Hall, MD, AAHIVS
Dr. Scott Hall attended the University of Cincinnati where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He went on to study medicine at Ohio State University where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1996. He then completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA in 1999, and became board certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Hall moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 1999 and has since been working in the South Florida community, becoming an HIV Specialist with the American Academy of HIV Medicine in 2001. We are fortunate to have Dr. Hall's vast knowledge and experience of over 23 years in the fields of Internal Medicine and HIV/AIDS to offer you at LifeWay.
Jennifer Bartczak, MD, AAHIV
Dr. Jennifer Bartczak, originally from Milwaukee, attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin earning her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1996. She also completed her residency in Internal Medicine in 1999 and became board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Due to her interest in Infectious Diseases, Dr. Bartczak furthered her training by completing a fellowship at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. She additionally became dual board certified with the American Board of Infectious Diseases in 2001.
Moving to South Florida in 2006, Dr. Bartczak has continued to work in the field of HIV for the past 17 years and is credentialed with the American Academy of HIV Medicine, earning the Academy’s HIV Specialist designation.
Dr. Bartczak has served as Principal Investigator in over 45 research protocols in all phases of HIV medications.
Her warm, caring personality is accented by her attention to details regarding patient care. We are very pleased to have Dr. Bartczak and her vast knowledge and experience of over 24 years in the fields of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS.
André Ampudia, PA-C, MHSc
André Ampudia, PA-C, MHSc was born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Miami, FL. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Florida International University in 2017. Shortly after, he dedicated himself to the LGBT community as an HIV counselor at Latinos Salud, serving from 2017 to 2020.
In 2020, he transitioned to nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he contributed to clinical research trials. This experience inspired him to further his education in healthcare.
He returned to school to become a Physician Assistant, earning a Master of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University in 2023.
Currently, André works as a Physician Assistant in primary care in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he is committed to expanding his expertise in HIV primary care.
We are very pleased to welcome André to our team at LifeWay beginning October 21, 2024!
Cora Romero - Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator
Kim Kopacz, CPC – Practice Manager and Certified Professional Coder
Kim Kopacz, CPC – Practice Manager and Certified Professional Coder
Cora is the Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator at LifeWay, and has been honored to have the privilege to work for Dr. Lee for over 22 years, a journey filled with love, tears and hope. Cora always knew that she was put on this earth to be a mother. She is blessed to have 3 amazing daughters and 3 wonderful granddaughters...but
Cora is the Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator at LifeWay, and has been honored to have the privilege to work for Dr. Lee for over 22 years, a journey filled with love, tears and hope. Cora always knew that she was put on this earth to be a mother. She is blessed to have 3 amazing daughters and 3 wonderful granddaughters...but that is not where it stops. She considers every one of our patients to be a part of her extended family. There is nothing she wouldn’t do to get them the right care and attention they need. Cora can ruffle feathers to get the job done, and our patients and their needs come first.
Kim Kopacz, CPC – Practice Manager and Certified Professional Coder
Kim Kopacz, CPC – Practice Manager and Certified Professional Coder
Kim Kopacz, CPC – Practice Manager and Certified Professional Coder
Kim has been working in the field of HIV/AIDS for 30 years, and has been with LifeWay and Dr. Lee from inception in 1996. She has worked in all aspects of the front office including Receptionist, Reimbursement Specialist, Office Manager, and presently Practice Manager and Certified Professional Coder.
Mercy Matos, M.A.
Tasha Jamass, M.A.
Tasha Jamass, M.A.
Medical Assistant
Nursing Coordinator
Tasha Jamass, M.A.
Tasha Jamass, M.A.
Tasha Jamass, M.A.
Medical Assistant
Medication Authorization Nurse
Gladys Morales
Medical Receptionist
Front Office Coordinator