Broward County Authorities Investigate Fatal Domestic Incident Involving Dr. Jean-Dominique Foureau
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Broward County and South Florida medical communities are mourning the loss of Dr. Jean-Dominique Foureau, a respected emergency medicine physician, military officer, and public servant whose life and career were defined by service to others.
Dr. Foureau practiced emergency medicine in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and was affiliated with HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital. Colleagues remember him as calm under pressure, deeply knowledgeable, and unwaveringly committed to patient care. In the emergency department, he was known for stepping forward during the most critical moments, providing reassurance to patients and families while delivering skilled, decisive medical treatment.
Beyond civilian medicine, Dr. Foureau proudly served through the Florida Army National Guard, where he held the role of Emergency Battalion Surgeon for the 2-124 Infantry Battalion. His military service both preceded and followed medical school, reflecting a lifelong commitment to leadership, discipline, and sacrifice. Those who worked alongside him say he carried his responsibilities with humility and a strong sense of duty, embodying the rare dual calling of physician and soldier.
A member of the Class of 2021, Dr. Foureau was recognized as a driven and thoughtful physician-in-training who brought perspective, compassion, and professionalism into every setting. He believed deeply in the responsibility that comes with education and public service, values that guided him as a doctor, a service member, and a mentor to others.
Friends and colleagues describe Dr. Foureau as intelligent, principled, and motivated by a genuine desire to help people in need. He was respected not only for his accomplishments, but for his quiet strength, integrity, and the seriousness with which he approached his work. His impact will be felt for years to come by patients, fellow physicians, service members, and students whose lives he touched.
Dr. Jean-Dominique Foureau’s passing is under investigation by authorities in Broward County. Out of respect for all involved, officials have released limited information. As the community continues to process this loss, many are choosing to focus on honoring his life, his service, and the positive difference he made through his work.
He is remembered as a healer, a protector, and a man who answered the call to serve in more ways than one. Dr. Foureau’s legacy lives on through the lives he helped save, the colleagues he supported, and the example he set through his dedication to medicine and country. He is deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
