Larry Kachik, MD grew up in western Pennsylvania. He obtained his premedical education at The Johns Hopkins University and received his MD degree from Jefferson Medical College. After finishing his residency, he began his career in emergency medicine. His clinical work in the emergency department spanned twenty-five years and included fifteen years as the Chair of his department. In addition, Dr Kachik also was appointed as the medical director of an acute care hospital.

     Upon completion of his clinical career Dr. Kachik transitioned to working as a physician surveyor for The Joint Commission. He surveyed acute care hospitals, critical access hospitals, Department of Defense hospitals and hospitals run by the Bureau of Prisons. He also participated frequently in “for cause” surveys done to investigate serious hospital complaints.

     Dr Kachik became infatuated with harness racing while in college. Shortly after he began to practice medicine, he embarked upon racehorse ownership. Over a span of greater than twenty years he owned interests in more than fifty harness horses. He is still an avid race fan to this day.