Guy Thomas Selander

Guy T. Selander, M.D., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 29, 2024. Born the third child of Wilbur C. and Marie D. Selander in New Jersey on August 2, 1935, Guy dedicated his life to medicine, family, and his diverse interests.

Dr. Selander earned his undergraduate degree in pre-med from Maryville College in Tennessee, followed by his medical degree from Seton Hall College of Medicine in New Jersey. In 1962, he completed an internship at Fitkin Memorial Hospital in Neptune, New Jersey and served in the United States Army Medical Corps as a Captain from 1962 to 1964. After completing his military service in Jacksonville, Florida, he established a family practice in Jacksonville, where he served the community for 55 years.

In 1957, during his first year of medical school, Guy married the love of his life, Joan Elizabeth Polidor, from Short Hills, NJ. Together for 62 wonderful years, until Joan's passing in 2021, they raised three children and were blessed with eight grandchildren.

In his professional life, Dr. Selander was very active in medical leadership roles at the local, state and national levels. He served as president of the Duval County Medical Society, the Florida Medical Association, and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. He was also a member of the American Medical Association for 55 years and served as a delegate to that organization.

Dr. Selander served as chairman of the Professional Resource Network - Impaired Practitioners Program of Florida for 25 years. He was also involved in the formation of Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville serving as medical staff president in 1972, a member of the board of directors, and chairman of the board for 20 years. He also served on the board of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital for 20 years.

In recognition of Dr. Selander’s lifetime of contributions to the provision of medical care in Florida, he received the Florida Medical Association’s Certificate of Merit, the organization’s highest award.

Beyond medicine, Guy was an accomplished pianist, an amateur paleontologist, and a passionate camellia cultivator.

Dr. Selander is lovingly remembered by his children, Sandy, Guy Jr. (Lori), Donna (Robert), and grandchildren Cameron, Robert, Stephanie, Sara (Alex), Catherine, Melissa, Nicolas, Yolanda, along with great-grandchildren Elizabeth and John.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Professionals Resource Network - Impaired Practitioners Program of Florida, or Community Hospice.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.