What sets us apart is our ability to combine speed, quality, and patient access. With combined clinical research experience and an established healthcare network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver results while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Meet the Team
Behind every study is a passionate team of professionals focused on quality, compassion, and advancing healthcare through clinical research.
About Us
We are a dedicated clinical research facility committed to advancing healthcare through high-quality, patient-centered clinical trials. Our team combines decades of experience, strong clinical partnerships, and streamlined operations to deliver efficient and reliable research outcomes.
Why Choose Us
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Established patient base
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Fast startup timelines
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Quality-driven processes
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Strong PI/Sub-PI Leadership
Dr. Husam Eddin
CEO/Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Husam Eddin is a family medicine, geriatric, and hospice physician and the founder of Excellence Health, serving Volusia and Flagler counties. A 1993 graduate of Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, he completed his Family Medicine residency at Methodist Hospital in Houston (2002–2005). Under his leadership, Excellence Health has expanded to multiple locations and services, including clinics, post-acute primary care, hospice, home visits, Excellence Medical Labs, and Excellence Health Clinical Research in Daytona Beach. Dr. Eddin also serves as medical director for several skilled nursing facilities, AdventHealth Post-Acute Strategy, and Halifax Continuum of Care.
Valentina Lepsky-Perla
BBA CCRP
Director of Clinical Research Operations
Valentina Lepsky-Perla is a clinical research leader with more than 26 years of experience overseeing research operations, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across academic, hospital, and private-sector settings. She is passionate about building efficient, ethical, and innovative research programs that advance medical discovery while maintaining full alignment with FDA and ICH/GCP standards.
Susan (Torrey) McCroskey BBA LPN
Clinical Research Study Coordinator
Susan (Torrey) McCroskey is a healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in medical administration, patient coordination, and clinical operations, with expanding expertise in clinical research support. She has worked across diverse healthcare settings, managing documentation, scheduling, insurance verification, and regulatory workflows while supporting providers and research teams through accurate data management, compliance, and patient engagement. Building on her strong clinical foundation, Susan has found her passion as a Clinical Research Study Coordinator, with over three years of experience managing Phase I, II, and III clinical trials in the neurology therapeutic area. She is committed to delivering high-quality, ethical research and is recognized for strengthening patient enrollment strategies and improving overall trial efficiency.
Wendy Kelsey
Research Business Manager
Wendy Kelsey serves as the Research Business Manager for Excellence Health Clinical Research. She oversees the administrative and financial aspects of the organization’s research initiatives, supporting budgeting, contracting, and operational coordination to ensure the smooth management of clinical research activities.
Lindsey Rodriguez
Research Market Strategist
Lindsey Rodriguez serves as the Research Market Strategist for Excellence Health Clinical Research. With extensive experience in healthcare operations, physician practice management, and community-based care models, she focuses on identifying research opportunities that align with the needs of local patient populations. Lindsey works closely with providers, industry partners, and clinical teams to support the development and growth of Excellence Health’s clinical research initiatives.