Cap Scan - February 2023

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR 2023 CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT

By Sarah Ko, M.D., PhD, CMS President

I feel very lucky to call you colleagues and friends. I am regularly awed and inspired by each of you. The cumulative years of education among our membership, the total hours spent listening and counseling patients, the diversity of people – in age, color, gender. Truly, I am humbled by you and so honored to serve as your president.

I remember growing up in Tallahassee almost 40 years ago – the fly-over from Thomasville Road to Capital Circle had not been built yet, there was no Starbucks, no Trader Joe’s, and the newest school was Desoto Trail. Gas was 99 cents a gallon. FSU was an undefeated football team. That seems like so long ago. I came up through the public school system, and had some amazing teachers who inspired me. Once in a while, I’ll see one of my former teachers as a patient. First, I think to myself, thank goodness they’ve forgiven me for my teenage antics! And second, what an honor to be able to take care of someone who has given me so much. They probably didn’t know all those years ago, that the student who sat in front of them, would one day operate on them, and be inside their eyeball! For those of you who teach, maybe lecture at the medical school, or who have students or residents shadow you – you may inspire someone!

Not only has the city of Tallahassee changed, but so has the practice of medicine. Now we worry about EMR’s, reimbursement cuts, scope of practice encroachments, or who is allowed to prescribe medications. Did you think when you went to medical school that anyone other than a doctor could prescribe medication? I’m told we should expect more scope-of-practice fights in the legislature this year, as it’s not an election year, so politicians may be more open to bringing controversial topics. As many of you know, I did my glaucoma fellowship at Moorfields

Eye Hospital in London. In many ways, the National Health Service was the same as American medicine. Glaucoma patients still needed lower eye pressure. There were differences too. Instead of 20/20, they said “6/6” because of the metric system. Patients received free care and paid £6 (about $8) for all medications; and in exchange, they accepted that they might wait four hours in the clinic waiting area or 3 months for routine surgery. Physicians received a salary – significantly lower than the average American physician salary. Clinics were so overbooked and understaffed, we often reviewed lists to find lower-acuity patients to call and reschedule for a later date. It was not unusual for a patient to have one doctor counsel a patient for surgery, another doctor perform the surgery, and a third do his or her follow-up. I remember meeting a patient on the day of their surgery, and they asked me, “Doctor, will I ever see you again?” I paused for a moment almost shocked, and then it dawned on me, we will probably never see each other again. I am doing this amazingly intimate thing, operating on them, but in terms of human connection, we’re like two ships in the mist. It would be naïve to think that the environment does not affect how we practice medicine. Training in the UK was the best professional and personal decision of my life – I worked hard, gained valuable clinical experience, and met my husband – but I also learned how good we have it in America. And we need to protect the way we are able to practice and care for our patients. Capital Medical Society sends delegates to the FMA annual meeting each year, to advocate for us, to protect our ability to practice medicine the way we feel is best.

Quint Studer, at our November membership meeting this past year, pointed out that we need to refill our gas tanks to be able to serve others. He recommended 3-5 compliments for every negative. Sometimes our work gives us that ratio, but many days it doesn’t. I remember

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2023 MEETINGS CALENDAR

MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE FOR THE ULTIMATE BENEFIT OF THE PATIENT. (850) 877-9018 Fax: (850) 878-0218 www.capmed.org

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Sarah Ko, M.D., PhD, President

Helen Paulson, M.D., President-Elect

Russell Cole, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer

Paresh Patel, M.D., Immediate Past President

Danny Estupiñán, M.D.

Amulya Konda, M.D.

John Meade, M.D.

Jonathan Nava, M.D.

Niraj Pandit, M.D.

Kaushal Patel, M.D.

Heather Redfield, CMS Alliance President

Cielo Rose, D.O.

Brence Sell, M.D.

Kiana Taba, M.D.

Pam Irwin, Executive Director, CMS

PUBLICATION

EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR

Frank Skilling, M.D. Shannon Boyle

GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR EMERITUS

Lauren Trudgeon Charles E. Moore, M.D.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR CAP SCAN?

Please contact Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org. All articles submitted will be reviewed by your peers prior to publishing.

Cap Scan is published during the first week of each month and is the official publication of the Capital Medical Society. Advertising in Cap Scan does not imply approval or endorsement by the Capital Medical Society. The opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Capital Medical Society.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! {FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS}

Michael Garcia, M.D. - 1st

Robert L. Steinmetz, M.D. - 1st

Kyle Webster, M.D. - 1st

Bert Morales, M.D. - 2nd

David R. O'Bryan, M.D. - 2nd

Brian Sherman, M.D. - 3rd

C. Raymond Cottrell, M.D. - 4th

Tony L. Bryant, M.D. - 6th

Shakra Z. Junejo, M.D. - 6th

Wade Douglas, M.D. - 7th

Nicholas C. Farber, M.D. - 7th

Eli A. Friedman, M.D. - 7th

James F. O'Neill, M.D. - 7th

Stephen Quintero, M.D. - 7th

William Thompson, M.D. - 7th

Graham Whitaker, M.D. - 7th

Frank E. Gredler, M.D. - 8th

John T. MacKay, M.D. - 8th

Lisa H. Rawlings, M.D. - 8th

Michael Cavallaro, M.D. - 9th

Larry L. Harper, M.D. - 10th

Krista Rankin, M.D. - 10th

Jeannine Silberman, M.D. - 10th

Satish Mital, M.D. - 11th

William P. Simmons, M.D. - 14th

Kenneth P. Kato, M.D. - 15th

Chris DeRosier, M.D. - 16th

David M. Mellman, M.D. - 16th

Garrison Rolle, M.D. - 16th

Robert D. Snyder, M.D. - 16th

Robert J. Atwater, M.D. - 18th

Narlito Cruz, M.D. - 19th

Meredith McKinney, M.D. - 19th

Jerry G. Ford, M.D. - 21st

Joseph L. Camps, M.D. - 22nd

Nicky L. Nelson, M.D. - 22nd

Narlin Beaty, M.D. - 23rd

James D. Geissinger, Jr., M.D. - 23rd

Christine T. Chiu-Geers, M.D. - 25th

Abby Hunter Peters, M.D. - 25th

Allison Akridge, D.O. - 26th

Francisco Carpio, M.D. - 26th

Shermeeka Hogans-Mathews, M.D. - 28th

Ovidiu Popa, M.D. - 29th

WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN!

the Bible story where Jesus heals 10 lepers, and only one returns to thank him. And that was Jesus! A couple of years ago, the media called us “healthcare heroes,” but now we’re back to fighting Medicare reimbursement cuts. So how do we get the balance of 3-5 to 1? How do we fill our tanks? It’s not an easy question to answer, and perhaps that is why physician burnout rates are so high. A healthy medical community is important to each of us individually, and to the vibrancy of this city. Capital Medical Society supports us and brings us together – through the free Physician Wellness Program, CME’s, and social events. My favorite event each year is the Celebration Awards Dinner – when a physician nominated by his/her peers is honored. I am humbled when I hear their accomplishments. But my favorite part is when they speak about what motivates them, what gives them energy when things are tough, how they got to where they are today. You – the doctors in the community – inspire me. I want to get to know each and every one of you. Ideally, we’d sit down together for lunch or coffee, and I’d pick your brain. But in lieu of that, if you could fill out a not-so-brief survey that will be emailed to you from CMS – tell me who you are, where you call home, what inspires you, what books or podcasts or restaurants you recommend? I would love to get to know our members, and how to serve each of you better! Answers will be published in the Cap Scan magazine each month, so you can get to know each other better too, and maybe find a new restaurant or favorite spot to relax!

For new members, or maybe even some long-time members – it may feel intimidating to walk into a room of people whose names you don’t know. My encouragement to you is to keep coming! Meet just one person. I guarantee that if you feel awkward, there’s someone else who’s feeling the same way. Find that person and say hi.

My first two years as a physician in Tallahassee, people kept asking me if I was “new.” But I kept coming and eventually I had friends I could chat with at meetings. Then Jerry Ford nominated me to the board of directors, and the rest is history. So keep coming! Be engaged!

Thank you, Jerry for introducing me to the board! And thank you Tony for introducing me at the presidential installation. I’d also like to thank my other partners, Ken Kato and Viet Bui. They invited me to be the first female partner while I was pregnant! Either they were very open-minded or very naïve! And now we have another female partner, Dr. Louie, who has been a great friend and colleague to me. Thank you to Frank Skilling, for recruiting me back to Tallahassee. Thank you to Vicky O’Sullivan, our CEO and practice manager, who makes the whole system work. Thank you, Pam Irwin, Shannon Boyle, and Rosalie Carlin – you guys do all the work, and I show up and take the credit. I am grateful to my parents, Lo and Ming Ko who have inspired and encouraged and sacrificed so much to make me who I am today. I am grateful to my husband, Joe, who has dealt with our toddler many nights while I came to CME’s, who has accepted that 3 AM phone calls from the hospital might disrupt his sleep too, and who is happy to see me in the spotlight. You know, he spent this past year calling himself, “First Man Elect.” Thank you, Joe, for letting me be in the sunshine, and for your unwavering support.

I am inspired by the Capital Medical Society’s amazingly diverse, vibrant community. And it’s not just that we are different colors or genders or ages. We accept each other, support each other. We are a community. Thank you for your membership and your support. It is an honor to be your 2023 President.

NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK

Laura Harrison, M.D.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Internship/Residency: Baystate Medical Center

Practice: TMH Physician PartnersHospital-Based Care

Specialty: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

Joey A. Jarrard, M.D.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Internship/Residency: Mercer University

Fellowship: Saint Luke’s Hospital

Practice: TMH Physician Partners Surgical Specialists

Specialty: General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery

Matthew Vermeer, M.D. Medical School: St. George's University

Internship/Residency: USF Family Medicine

Practice: John Ness, M.D., PA

Specialty: Family Medicine, Primary Care Sports Medicine

PROFESSIONAL NOTES

A Master of Public Health degree from Florida State University was conferred upon the We Care Network Program Coordinator, Diana Bixler, on December 9, 2022. We congratulate her on her success and the direct impact it has on her leadership position with the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s program to coordinate specialty medical and dental care for low-income, uninsured adults in Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla Counties.

Dr. Edward Forster was named Physician of the Year by the Florida Academy of Family Physicians in December 2022. He earned this title for embodying the finest characteristics of family medicine; providing his patients with compassionate, comprehensive, and caring family medicine; serving as a role model for his community, fellow faculty, medical staff, and residents; and directly serving our community with initiatives designed to increase quality of life. Congratulations, Dr. Forster!

The Capital Medical Society congratulates Alan Keesee, on his recent promotion to CEO of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, which includes responsibility for the HCA Florida West Marion Hospital campus. We wish he and his family a smooth transition!

Dr. Alma Littles was named Interim Dean of the FSU College of Medicine by Florida State University Provost Jim Clark. Dr. Littles’ appointment began on February 1, 2023. Dr. Littles, who has served as Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Academic Affairs at the FSU College of Medicine for nearly 20 years, succeeds Dr. John P. Fogarty. Dr. Fogarty retired after 14 years as the College of Medicine’s dean.

Dr. Alma Littles received a Florida State University Black Alumni Award of Distinction as the 2022 Outstanding Administrator. The award will be presented at the 2022 National Black Alumni Homecoming Reunion in April 2023. Congratulations, Dr. Littles! CMS Members: If you

Dr. Scott B. Sellinger, President, Advanced Urology Institute, became the PresidentElect of Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) in November 2022. The LUGPA is the largest national urology organization representing independently practicing urologists. There are over 140 groups and 2400 urologists in the LUGPA. Congratulations, Dr. Sellinger!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER

Celebrate the profession of medicine with your colleagues! Mark your calendars

for the Capital Medical Society’s annual Celebration Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 30th at 6:30 pm at the Dunlap Champions Club at Florida State University (formerly known as the University Center Club). Our Celebration Awards Dinner honors Doctors’ Day, which is on March 30th every year.

An exciting part of this event is the presentation of two prestigious awards. The I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award will recognize a local physician’s humanitarian effort to help patients. The Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award will recognize a local physician’s effort to help the profession of medicine. Watch your email for the announcement of the 2023 recipients.

Invitations to the Celebration Awards Dinner will be mailed in late February to your residence. We hope to see you there!

CAPITAL

MEDICAL

SOCIETY

LUNCHTIME LEARNING SEMINARS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! WE ARE RETURNING TO IN-PERSON LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS!

February 15, 2023

Don’t Swim Naked With The Sharks: Employment Law 101

With record litigation and a dramatic increase in governmental audits impacting local business, come join us for a fun interactive look at the areas that are most likely to create costly legal exposure at your company. Topics to be covered will include key points of risk throughout the employment life cycle, recent challenges to remote and hybrid work status, common mistakes involving employee leave, failure to promote litigation, and coming changes to federal and state employment laws. This is a cannot miss for practice administrators, physician owners, and human resource professionals alike.

Presenter: Bill Krizner, The Krizner Group

Sponsor: CAMPUS USA Credit Union

March 22, 2023

Resources For Your Human Resources Tool-Kit

Presenter: Khari Harrison, Senior Account Executive, CareerSource Capital Region

Sponsor: CopyFax

April 19, 2023

Credentialing

Presenter: Sheila Erwin, CPC, CPPM, Senior Consultant, Medical A/R Revenue Solutions, LLC

Sponsor: FMI Printing & Distribution

May 17, 2023 - Virtual Strengthening the Physician/Administration and Staff Relationship

Presenter: Quint Studer

June 21, 2023

Clinical Best Practices in Patient Documentation and their Role in Avoiding Medical Liability

Presenter: Eric E. Cleckler, MSN, RN

Sponsor: Secure Records Solutions

September 20, 2023

HIPAA Regulatory and Enforcement Update

Presenters: Shannon Hartsfield, Mia McKown, and Eddie Williams, Holland & Knight

October 18, 2023

HR Workshop: Creating a Culture of Engagement and Respect

Presenter: Kelly Green, SHRM-SCP, HR Consultant, James Moore & Co., CPAs

Sponsor: CAMPUS USA Credit Union

Time: 12 Noon to 1:30 PM (Seminar starts at 12:30 PM)

Place: CHP Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1491 Governors Square Blvd.

Cost: $11 per person, per seminar

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.

Seminars will be held at the Capital Health Plan on Governors Square Blvd. –and we thank CHP for providing this venue.

MEDICARE REVALIDATIONS

Medicare Revalidations are back in full force after a brief pause during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All healthcare providers and suppliers are required to revalidate their Medicare enrollment every 3-5 years per CMS’ request. Medicare has implemented new revalidation screening criteria that you will need to be aware of. Missing this important deadline will have

significant financial consequences on your medical practice! This link (https://data. cms.gov/tools/medicare-revalidation-list) is to a tool to a searchable database that allows you to look up the revalidation due date for Medicare providers who must revalidate their enrollment record information every three or five years.

Medicare Revalidation Information

Resource: https://medicare.fcso.com/ pe_revalidation/

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2023 MEETINGS CALENDAR

CONTINUED FROM COVER

May 16, 2023

CMS Membership & CME Meeting

Disaster Planning

Joseph Mazziotta, M.D.

6:00 pm

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

August 15, 2023

CMS Membership & CME Meeting

Cardiac Electrophysiology Tests and Subsequent Treatment Options

Farhat Khairallah, M.D.

6:00 pm

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

September 19, 2023

CMS Membership & CME Meeting

Updates in Dementia Diagnosis, Management, and Care Planning

6:00 pm

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

Gain insight that improves your outcomes

October 17, 2023

CMS Membership & CME Meeting

Prevention of Medical Errors (2-Hour CME)

Tori Penny, Esq. and Julia Weeks, M.D.

6:00 pm

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

December 7, 2023

CMS Foundation Holiday Auction

6:30 pm

Dunlap Champions Club at FSU

We work hard to help our PolicyOwners avoid the unexpected outcomes that can lead to medical professional liability claims. When one happens, though, we’ll guide you through it – efficiently, attentively and expertly. We use predictive claims analysis to evaluate decades of data we’ve gathered as a leading healthcare liability insurer and develop fact-based recommendations to resolve claims. You’ll be better informed and better prepared. Most important, you’ll see better results.

RAISING FUNDS FOR THE WE CARE NETWORK AND MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS WITH A DOSE OF HOLIDAY CHEER!

By Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director

The 21st annual Capital Medical Society Foundation Holiday Auction is now in the annals of Capital Medical Society history. It created great memories, raised dollars for the CMSF’s mission, and left a huge hole in our hearts when one of our beloved auctioneers stepped down. A net profit of over $76,000 will help fund the mission of the Capital Medical Society Foundation to increase access to healthcare, promote education, and serve the community’s health needs through innovative projects. It was a festive evening filled with happy chatter, sparring among bidders, and testimonies from medical students and We Care Network Committee Chair Dr. Avon Doll about the significant impact funds raised have had on improving access to medical education and healthcare. The event is important to the community. The We Care Network coordinated over $5 million in donated, specialty medical care last year. Nine medical students received scholarships from the proceeds from the 2021 Holiday Auction. This annual event supports the medical community, its patients, and medical students.

Many generous hearts helped make this fundraising event successful. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and bidders. The competitive spirit and creativity that goes into preparing themed auction baskets and in-kind donations is deeply appreciated. The auction offered superb wines donated by our member wine connoisseurs and the CMS Alliance, several beautiful original paintings, including one from our favorite Dr. Charles Manning, and photographs from local artists Dr. Andrew Borom, Robert Clayton, and Dr. Seymour Rosen. A spectacular Halloween-themed dinner hosted by the Forsthoefels was in hot demand

during the Live Auction. Everyone knows their parties are wonderfully fun! A Queen Elizabeth Tea Party package donated by Bert and Tracy Morales was absolutely too creative for words and included a plush corgi, some of the last of Queen Elizabeth currency, a table set, and more. Winner Dean Fogarty may be having high tea with his grandchildren at this very moment. Who could possibly have known that a trap for the destructive Dasypus novemcinctus would be so popular? Compared to the cost to hire a local “critter getter” to trap an armadillo, it seemed like a steal! Could this be why the Live Auction room was packed until the closing bell? Or, was it because of the stellar humor from Auctioneers Dr. John Mahoney and Dr. Scott Sellinger?

The CMS Foundation Holiday Auction’s success is possible due to the strong support of its sponsors, donors, and bidders. The generous support of the event’s two Title sponsors, Roy and RoseMarie Young and EMTeLink helped push sponsorships to a historic high. Big Bend Hospice, Avon and Louie Doll, the FSU College of Medicine, Neighborhood Medical Center, Periodontal Associates of North Florida, and Synovus were each Presenting Sponsors. Corporate and Individual Sponsors were the strong supporters of the event again this year and helped ensure a profit.

Drs. Scott Sellinger and John Mahoney honed their skills as Auctioneers Extraordinaire, keeping the lively group bidding “up” and in friendly competition. They also took the time to introduce the FSU College of Medicine students volunteering at the event. This year, we had seven medical students volunteer to help guests register on OneCause, serve as Live Auction spotters, and help gather items at the end of the event. They included seven past CMSF Scholarship recipients. The medical students genuinely enjoy the opportunity to give back

to the medical community that supports them so generously through medical education and scholarships. The students shared glimpses into their decisions to enter the field of medicine and the importance of their scholarships. Donations for scholarships rose as siblings Braden and Rachel Cathey shared the importance of their scholarships. “We are so grateful to have been awarded scholarships from the CMS Foundation and the Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee. Thank you for helping us get one-step further in our medical education and for investing in our futures. We look forward to working closely with the Capital Medical Society as we remain in Tallahassee for our third and fourth-years at the FSU College of Medicine, and thereafter.”

Thank you, Dr. Sellinger, for always bringing your auction spirit! Here is a little trip down memory lane…

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The We Care Network Committee Chair and donating provider Dr. Avon Doll shared the impact the We Care Network’s donating providers have had on the lives of their patients for thirty years. The milestone is possible due to the generosity of donating providers and the grantors and donors who support the program.

2022 was not only the We Care Network’s thirtieth anniversary. Dr. Scott Sellinger also shared that milestone in serving as an auctioneer for the CMSF Holiday Auction. It was bittersweet news to learn that Dr. Sellinger would be stepping down from his role to “let some new, young buck” continue the tradition.

(L-r) Macauley Mascarenhas, Braden Cathey, Rachel Cathey, Ashley Desinor, Timar Mascio, Charles Maggitis, and Christian Cunningham.

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We are deeply grateful to all of the tremendous volunteer support. The talented Capital Medical Society Alliance Auction team secured many highly-desired auction items by foraging in Tallahassee and Thomasville. They transformed the Dunlap Champions Club and set the mood for the evening with ornaments, greenery from Dr. Al McCully’s property, Gillian Stewart’s yard, and pinecones from Dr. Tracey Hellgren’s acreage.

Thank you to the Capital Medical Society staff. The staff was “all hands on deck” to assist guests, and they represented us well—my heartfelt gratitude to Shannon Boyle, whose leadership and event-planning skills make it all seem effortless. My deep appreciation goes to Rosalie Carlin, who somehow manages to keep track and upload all of the auction items into the bidding platform, create the signage, and help coordinate the RSVPs. And both of these rock stars do this amid an already packed schedule of Cap Scan deadlines, new membership applications to process, CMEs to get accredited, Lunch and Learns to coordinate, and the ever-looming pandemic. What a team we have!

Although most of us enjoy a festive holiday party, the enthusiastic support of sponsors, donors, and smartphone-toting bidders to raise essential funding for the We Care Network and medical school scholarships make it an extra special evening.

We look forward to December 7, for the next Holiday Auction. Mark your calendars for another exciting holiday event! Make it a great 2023!

The Capital Medical Society and Capital Medical Society Foundation staff: (l-r) Shannon Boyle, Shonda Davis, Haley Kenny, Carrie Harvey, Malika Nixon-Williams, Kristie Jemmott, Pam Irwin, Diana Bixler, and Rosalie Carlin.

2022 2021

Auction Steering Committee

Scott Sellinger, M.D., Chair

Shannon Boyle

Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, M.D.

Rosalie Carlin

Tracey Hellgren, M.D.

Pam Irwin

David Jones, M.D.

John Mahoney, M.D.

David Miles, M.D.

Tony Weaver, M.D.

Barbara Williams, M.D.

Alliance Auction Committee

Shannon Boyle

Valerie Draper

Tami Frankland

Pam Irwin

Jane Snyder

Decorating Committee

Shannon Boyle

Codie Bryant

Rosalie Carlin

Valerie Draper

Cay Ford

Tami Frankland

Hien Guyer

Pam Irwin

Cynara Miller

Trang Nguyen

Amy Pagano

Debra Placilla

Gillian Stewart

Missy Whiddon

FSU College of Medicine Student Volunteers

Braden Cathey

Class of 2025

Rachel Cathey

Class of 2025

Christian Cunningham

Class of 2024

Ashley Desinor

Class of 2025

Charles Maggitis

Class of 2024

Macauley Mascarenhas

Class of 2026

Timar Mascio

Class of 2026

Community Volunteers

Ellen Cunningham, mother of Scholarship

Recipient Christian Cunningham

Kathy Migliaccio, Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs

And, last but not least, the CMS Elves

Chief Elves

Shannon Boyle

Rosalie Carlin

Pam Irwin

We Care Network Elves

Diana Bixler

Shonda Davis

Carrie Harvey

Kristie Jemmott

Haley Kenny

Malika Nixon-Williams

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HELPED MAKE THE 2022 CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION HOLIDAY AUCTION A SUCCESS!

Over $76,000 was raised in support of the CMSF mission “to support the charitable efforts of physicians and others, increase access to healthcare, promote education, and serve the community’s health needs through innovative projects that are exemplary, affordable and dignified.”

Title Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Anonymous

Yvonne and Steve Brown

Carroll and Company, CPAs

Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee

Grossman, Furlow & Bayó, LLC

Henry Buchanan, P.A.

Rohan Joseph and Elizabeth Medley

KWB Pathology Associates

Nancy Loeffler, M.D.

MagMutual Insurance Company

North Florida Nephrology Associates

Dr. and Mrs. Jitendra Padalia

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

Right at Home Tallahassee

Southern Medical Group

Dr. Frank Dental and Dr. Frank Swerdzewski

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates

TC Federal Bank

TMH Federal Credit Union

TMH Physician Partners – Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Specialists

Truist Private Wealth Medical and Truist Mortgage

Vascular Surgery Associates

Event Sponsors

Advanced Urology Institute, LLC

Alzheimer’s Project, Inc.

Bastien Dental Care

Big Bend Cares, Care Point Health & Wellness Center

Capital City Bank

Capital Eye Consultants, P.A.

Capital Medical Society Alliance

Capital Periodontal Associates, P.A.

Brittney K. Craig, D.M.D.

Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela, P.A.

Dermatology Specialists of Florida

Desloge Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment/Hopewell In-Home Senior Care

Digestive Disease Clinic

Elder Care Services, Inc.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee

Eye Associates of Tallahassee

FMI Printing & Distribution

Paula S. Fortunas and J. Alan Cox, CMS Foundation Board Members

FSU College of Medicine - Tallahassee Regional Campus

Hancock Whitney

Home Instead Senior Care

James Moore & Co., CPAs

Barbara B. Leadbeater, D.M.D., PL

Medical AR Revenue Solutions, LLC

North Florida Women’s Care

Prime Meridian Bank

Southeastern Dermatology

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates

Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs

Westminster Oaks Active Living Community

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Williams

In-Kind Sponsors

Betsy Barfield Photography

Gandy Printers

Individual Sponsors

Jonathan Appelbaum, M.D. and William Morowski

Dr. and Mrs. Efren Baltazar

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Bolek

Tony and Codie Bryant

Raymond Cottrell, M.D.

Karen Wendland Dix

Jana and Michael Forsthoefel

Jerry Harris, M.D.

Suzanne and Scott Harrison

Tracey E. Hellgren, M.D.

Dr. David and Dottie Jones

Charles G. Long, M.D.

John and Barbara Mahoney

Terry and Toni McCoy

Dr. and Mrs. John Meade

Faisal and Nola Munasifi

Winston Ortiz and Denise Hernandez

Mansukhlal and Nila Padalia

William J. Placilla, M.D.

Raleigh and Gloria Rollins

Steve and Teresa Sarbeck

Amanda Shearer, M.D. and Matthew Shearer

Wende and Brian Sheedy

Dr. J. Orson Smith

David and Gillian Stewart

Cyneetha Strong, M.D. and Mr. Rod Duckworth

D.J. and Gayle Underwood

Frank and Lynn Walker

Ken and Lee Wasson

Dean and Nicole Watson

Julia Weeks, M.D.

Kathy and Richard Zorn

Item Donors

Advanced Urology Institute

Ally b Boutique – Thomasville

Anonymous

Mrs. Emerlinda Baltazar

Betsy Barfield Photography

Big Bend Hospice Foundation

Black Fig

Blake Candle Company

Bloomingtails Pet Salon

Bluebird Oaks Art

Andrew Borom, M.D.

Mrs. Yvonne T. Brown

Charles Bush

Joseph L. Camps, M.D.

Canopy Road Café

Capital Medical Society Alliance

Cason Photography

Chasing The Light Fine Art Photography

Chelsea - an AVEDA Lifestyle Salon and Spa

Chicken Salad Chick

Coton Colors by Laura Johnson

Courtyard by Marriott – Thomasville

Clint and Ellen Cunningham

Amanda Davis, M.D.

Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee

Elizabeth Dickens, M.D.

District 850

Caryl Donnellan

Esposito Garden Center

Eye Associates of Tallahassee, P.A.

Jana and Michael Forsthoefel

FSU College of Medicine –FSU BehavioralHealth

FSU College of Medicine –FSU PrimaryHealth

FSU College of Medicine –FSU SeniorHealth

Elaine Geissinger

Glory Days Grill

Golden Eagle Country Club

HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Anne Hempel

Charles J. Holland, M.D.

Interiors by Southern Heritage – Thomasville

Pam Irwin

Jeanie Wood Designs, LLC

Jonah’s – Thomasville

Dr. David and Dottie Jones

Dan and Rita Kaelin

Sarah Ko, M.D., PhD

KWB Pathology Associates

Lloyd Creek Kennels, Inc.

Cecilia and Peter Loeb

Loli&theBean

John and Barbara Mahoney

Charles F. Manning, Jr., M.D.

Will Manning - Bladesmith/Heartwood Forge

Meredith and Elsa McKinney

Millennium Nail and Day Spa

Mode – Thomasville

Bert and Tracy Morales

Munasifi Saturday Morning Pickle Ball Group – Avon Doll, Jim Killius, Faisal Munasifi, and Dean Watson

Native Nurseries

North Florida Women’s Care

Amy Pagano

Terra Palmer

Pinnacle Art and Mirror

PRP Wine International

Publix

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

Robert Clayton Photography

Seymour Rosen, M.D.

Rhonda C. Saint

Seminole Sitters

Frank and Karen Skilling

Skin Science Aesthetics

Kathleen Smith

Trevor and Danielle Smith

Sonny’s BBQ

Strauss Gallery

Sweet Grass Dairy – Thomasville

Todd Szuch

Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat-Head & Neck Surgery, P.A.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Tallahassee Nurseries

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates

Tasty Pastry Bakery

The Gem Collection

The Tallahassee Ballet

Tire Choice

Tupelo’s Bakery & Cafe

Vascular Surgery Associates

Frank Walker, M.D.

Ken and Lee Wasson

Tony and Tanya Weaver

Scottie and Missy Whiddon

Wild Birds Unlimited

Kathy and Richard Zorn

We Care Network and Scholarship Donors

Yvonne T. Brown

Dawna Bunker

Marilyn Cox, M.D.

Elizabeth Dickens, M.D.

John P. Fogarty, M.D.

Dr. Jerry and Mrs. Cay Ford

Robin Ginaldi

Pam Irwin

Dr. David and Mrs. Dottie Jones

Dr. Arjun and Mrs. Diane Kaji

Alma Littles, M.D.

Nancy Loeffler, M.D.

Charles F. Manning, Jr., M.D.

Michelle Miller, M.D.

Dr. Bert and Mrs. Tracy Morales

Amanda Shearer, M.D.

Raj Solanki, D.O.

Dr. David T. and Mrs. Gillian Stewart

Cyneetha Strong, M.D.

Scott B. Taylor, D.O.

Karen Watts

Julia Weeks, M.D.

Dr. Ken and Mrs. Joy Whithaus

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Kathy Zorn

Winning Bidders

Nigel Allen

Jonathan Appelbaum, M.D.

Diana Bixler

Robin Brock-Ginaldi

Dr. Tony and Mrs. Codie Bryant

Dawna Bunker

Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, M.D. and Michael Forsthoefel, M.D.

Rosalie Carlin

Walter E. Colón, D.M.D.

Marilyn Cox, M.D.

Tracy Cox

Dr. David and Mrs. Billie Craig

Scott Craig

Ellen Cunningham

Elizabeth Dickens, M.D.

Dr. David and Mrs. Valerie Draper

John P. Fogarty, M.D.

Dr. Jerry and Mrs. Cay Ford

Paula Fortunas

Tami Frankland

Matt Gilbert

Carrie Harvey

Brandon and Allyson Hogue

Dr. Julian and Dr. Myra Hurt

Pam Irwin

Dr. David and Mrs. Dottie Jones

Dr. Dan and Mrs. Rita Kaelin

Dr. Arjun and Mrs. Diane Kaji

Haley Kenny

James S. Killius, M.D.

Sarah Ko, M.D., PhD

Stephanie Lee, M.D.

Maribel U. Lockwood, M.D.

Nancy Loeffler, M.D.

Dr. E. Lynn and Mrs. Miriam McLarty

Dr. John and Mrs. Vicki Meade

Michelle Miller, M.D.

Cynara Miller

Dr. Bert and Mrs. Tracy Morales

Connie Palmer

Niraj Pandit, M.D.

Helen Paulson, M.D.

Dawn Price

Amer Rassam, M.D.

Rhonda C. Saint

Brian Schaper

Andrew Sellinger, M.D.

Dr. Scott and Mrs. Jinger Sellinger

Dr. David T. and Mrs. Gillian Stewart

Cyneetha Strong, M.D.

Yusef Syed, M.D.

Kiana Taba, M.D.

Frank Walker, M.D.

Karen Watts

Jaren Webb

Julia Weeks, M.D.

Dr. Scottie and Mrs. Missy Whiddon

Dr. Ken and Mrs. Joy Whithaus

Dennis E. Williams, M.D.

Melissa Wright

Jake Zellner, D.M.D.

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Kathy Zorn

(L-r) Gentle Littles, and Title Sponsor, EMTeLink: Dean Massey.

Presenting Sponsor, Big Bend Hospice: (l-r) Paulina Pendarvis, Allison Golden-Herring, Heather Robinson, Catherine Heath, Kim Fenior, and Tanya Hollady.

(L-r) Rod Duckworth; Supporting Sponsor, Tallahassee Primary Care Associates: Geri Forbes; Missy Whiddon; Presenting Sponsor, Florida State University College of Medicine: Gentle Littles, Dr. Alma Littles, Dr. John Fogarty, Dr. Cyneetha Strong, and Diane Fogarty, and Kaye Baeza.

Presenting Sponsor, Periodontal Associates of North Florida: Marybeth Colón and Dr. Walt Colón.

Title Sponsor, Roy and RoseMarie Young: (l-r) Tony Young, Katie Young, RoseMarie Young, and Roy Young.

(L-r) Presenting Sponsor, Dr. and Mrs. H. Avon Doll: Dr. H. Avon Doll, and Dr. Kenneth Wasson.

(L-r) Presenting Sponsor, Neighborhood Medical Center: Jacobi Peavy, and Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director.

Presenting Sponsor, SYNOVUS: (l-r) Bill Moore, Chattie Winton, Lisa Askins, Jeff Askins, and Jane McMillen.

Supporting

Supporting Sponsor, Carroll and Company,

(l-r) Kathleen Brothers, Kristie DeBoer, Abby Dupree, and Rich

Supporting

Supporting Sponsor, Grossman, Furlow & Bayó, LLC: Blanca Bayó and Ed

Supporting

and Dr. Ken

Sponsor, Yvonne Brown and Steve Brown.

Sponsor, Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee: (l-r) Brian Schaper and Martie Schaper.

(L-r) Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director; Supporting Sponsor, Henry Buchanan, P.A.: Steve Carter and Jesse Suber; and Dr. David Stewart.

(L-r) Supporting Sponsor, Dr. Nancy Loeffler, and Cindi Giralt.

CPAs:

Heitmeyer.

Bayó.

Sponsor, KWB Pathology Associates: Joy Whithaus

Whithaus.

(L-r) Dr. Daniel Conrad; Dr. Mansukhlal Padalia; Nila Padalia; Supporting Sponsor, Kokila Padalia and Dr. Jitendra Padalia; and Veeral Padalia.

(L-r) Dr. Stephanie Lee; Supporting Sponsor, Radiology Associates of Tallahassee: Dr. Michael Pentaleri, Dr. Barbara Jaeger, Dr. Arjun Kaji, Dr. David Vermess, and Amber Vermess; and Tami Frankland.

Supporting Sponsor, Southern Medical Group: Kathleen Smith and Dr. David Smith.

Supporting Sponsor, TC Federal Bank: (l-r) Caitlin Moore and Patricia Griffin.

Supporting Sponsor, Truist Private Wealth Medical and Truist Mortgage: (l-r) George Watts, Karen Watts, Brandon Hogue, and Allyson Hogue.

(L-r) Supporting Sponsor, Right at Home Tallahassee: Sharon Weeden, and Diana Bixler, We Care Network Program Coordinator.

Supporting Sponsor, Dr. Frank Dental and Dr. Frank Swerdzewski: Mary Ann Swerdzewski and Dr. Frank Swerdzewski.

Supporting Sponsor, TMH Federal Credit Union: (l-r) Harry Burn, Paula Burn, Liz Thiele, and Eric Thiele.

(L-r) Dr. Julian Hurt; Event Sponsor, Advanced Urology Institute, LLC: Dr. Scott Sellinger; and Dr. John Mahoney, CMS Foundation President.

Event Sponsor, Big Bend Cares, Care Point Health & Wellness Center: (l-r) Dr. Jonathan Appelbaum and William Morowski.

Event Sponsor, Capital Medical Society Alliance: Kalpa Solanki and Dr. Raj Solanki.

(L-r) Mike Eckles, Dr. Tracy Eckles, and Event Sponsor, Brittney K. Craig, D.M.D. and Scott Craig.

Event Sponsor, Elder Care Services, Inc.: (l-r) Jocelyne Fliger and Nicole Ballas.

(L-r) Tracy Cox, and Event Sponsor, Capital City Bank: Melissa Wright.

Event Sponsor, Capital Periodontal Associates, P.A.: (l-r) Dr. Evan Murrell and Dr. William Baldock, Jr.

Event Sponsor, Desloge Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment/Hopewell In-Home Senior Care: (l-r) Jami Eddy and Blake Hayward.

Event Sponsor, Eye Associates of Tallahassee: Joseph Farenden and Dr. Sarah Ko.

Event Sponsor, Paula S. Fortunas and J. Alan Cox, CMS Foundation Board Members: (l-r) Paula S. Fortunas and Tracy Cox.

Event Sponsor, FSU College of Medicine - Tallahassee Regional Campus: Colby Redfield and Heather Redfield.

and CJ Leonard.

Event Sponsor, Prime Meridian Bank: Scott Higginbotham and Frankie Lynn Higginbotham.

(L-r) Event Sponsor, Westminster Oaks Active Living Community: Sheri Whigham and Lora Wiggins, and Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director.

(L-r) Event Sponsor, Hancock Whitney: Mark O’Bryant and Diana O’Bryant, and Kelly Overstreet-Johnson.

(L-r) Rosalie Carlin, CMS Executive Administrative Assistant, and Event Sponsor, North Florida Women’s Care: Bill Hambsh and James Gordon.

(L-r) Event Sponsor, Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs: Kathy Migliaccio, and Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director.

(L-r) Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director, and Event Sponsor, James Moore & Co., CPAs: Cheri Swan

2022 CMS FOUNDATION HOLIDAY AUCTION

Event Sponsor: Dr. Charles Williams and Mrs. Pat Williams.

DR. J. ORSON SMITH - A LEGACY OF ADVANCING HEALTH RECOGNIZED THROUGH NEW SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

On November 3, 2022, in recognition of Dr. J. Orson Smith’s life’s work in medicine, an anonymous donor established The J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine Endowment at the Capital Medical Society Foundation. Fourth-year medical students at the Florida State University College of Medicine receive awards from the interest earned on the endowment. The scholarship recognizes Dr. J. Orson Smith’s lifelong contributions to the practice of medicine and his passion to advance health in the underprivileged.

You may honor Dr. J. Orson Smith by growing his named endowment by:

– Sending a check payable to the CMS Foundation with J. Orson Smith, M.D. Endowment written on the memo line, to 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308;

Directing a Required Minimum Distribution from an IRA to the CMS Foundation; or

– Making a gift online at https://capmed.org/donate /.

On December 14, 2022, another anonymous donor established an unendowed companion fund, The J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine Fund . This fund will be accessed to award scholarships until the endowment grows interest. Both giving opportunities are available at https://capmed.org/donate/ .

Dr. Smith was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, in 1931. He is married to Eleanor Hutchinson Smith, and they have five children, Ben, an

R.N.; David, an M.D.; Andrew, an M.D.; Elizabeth, a medical social worker; and Laura, a physical therapist. Dr. Smith graduated first in his class from Emory University School of Medicine in 1956, where he had been president of the Alpha Omega Alpha fraternity. From 1956 through 1957, Dr. Smith interned at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. In 1957, he was promoted to Assistant Resident in Medicine, where he remained until 1958. Then, Dr. and Mrs. Smith decided they missed the South and returned to Georgia. Dr. Smith worked as a Senior Assistant Resident in Medicine at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta until 1959. He then returned to his roots at Emory University Hospital as a Fellow in Cardiology. He served in the Army from 1960 through 1962 and was an Assistant Chief of Medicine at Fort McPherson Army Hospital.

In July of 1962, Dr. Smith came to Tallahassee to join Internal Medicine Associates (IMA). His partners included Emory colleague Dr. I.B. Harrison and Tallahassee’s first internist Dr. Fred Butler. One of his first significant accomplishments was developing the first Coronary Care Unit at TMH. He then created a unit in Perry, Florida, with the help of an NIH grant. Dr. Smith played an integral role in recruiting hematology/oncology and cardiac specialists to IMA that became the foundation for what is now Southern Medical Group.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Dr. Smith read EKGs for five area hospitals with a “homemade” telemetry setup. Dr. Smith worked tirelessly with Dr. Harrison to implement, develop, train, and mentor new physicians in the TMH Family Practice Residency Program.

In 1972, Dr. Smith became active in fundraising for the first cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Then, in 1975, Dr. Smith became very interested in Preventative Cardiology and participated in many FDA research projects with lipid-lowering drugs and antihypertension medications.

He then began his directorship of the Heart Institute at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. When he became the Medical Director for Arbors at Tallahassee, he helped develop heart, stroke, pulmonary, and orthopedic rehabilitation programs.

In 2003, the Capital Medical Society presented the I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award to Dr. J. Orson Smith. The award is presented annually to a physician who demonstrates dedication to the humanitarian values represented by the late Dr. I.B. Harrison. Those values include service, wisdom, integrity,

respect, and compassion for patients. During the celebration, Dr. Tony Weaver, a past CMS president, shared, “He is a true doctor’s doctor.” His colleagues described him as a mentor, compassionate, forward-thinking, and a teacher.

His son, Dr. David Smith recognizes his impact on medicine and his own career in medicine, “My father has always practiced medicine to deliver the best care for his patients. He began lowering cholesterol levels before the clinical trials proved it would lower mortality and heart attack rates. He became board-certified in Geriatric Medicine and Lipidology as soon as the boards became available. He would keep up with literature and journals and had a keen idea where new results would help his patients. He has been a great role model for me in my career.”

Dr. Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Disease, and the Board of Geriatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is listed in the “Best Doctors in America.” In addition to being a Capital Medical Society member, he is also a member of the Florida Medical Association. Dr. Smith left full-time practice with Southern Medical Group in December 2009. Currently, he is on staff with TMH Physician Partners-Lipidology.

This poster of Dr. J. Orson Smith (middle) with Dr. Joseph Mazziotta (far left) and Dr. Edward Forster (second from right) is still proudly displayed at the TMH Family Medicine Residency Program.

John Mahoney, M.D. President Pathology

Retired

Married to Barbara Mahoney University of Florida

Walt Colón, D.M.D. Vice-President Dentistry

Periodontal Associates of North Florida

Married to Marybeth Colón University of Kentucky

Tracey Hellgren, M.D. Secretary Family Medicine

FSU PrimaryHealth University of Florida

David Stewart, M.D. Treasurer Pathology

KWB Pathology Associates

Married to Gillian Stewart University of New Mexico

Claudia Blackburn, MPH, R.N. Retired

2023

CMS Foundation Board of Directors

Marlisha Edwards, M.D. Family Medicine

Southern Medical Group Florida State University

Nancy Loeffler, M.D. Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Baylor College of Medicine

Yvonne T. Brown Retired

J. Alan Cox, Esq. Attorney

Avon Doll, M.D.

Nephrology

North Florida Nephrology Associates

Married to Louie Doll Oral Roberts University

Paula S. Fortunas, M.A. Retired, TMH Foundation

Al McCully, M.D., Emeritus Urology

Retired University of Tennessee

Terreze Gamble, M.D. Family Medicine

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates

Married to Vaughn Samuel American University of the Caribbean

Patricia Holliday, MSW Retired

Faisal Munasifi, M.D. Psychiatry

Psych Management Services

Married to Nola Munasifi, M.D. University of Baghdad

Helen Paulson, M.D.

CMSPresident-Elect Family Medicine

Capital Health Plan

Married to Dustin Paulson Florida State University

David Jones, M.D. Pediatrics

Capital Health Plan

Married to Dottie Jones Ohio State University

Rohan Joseph, M.D. General Surgery

HCA Florida Capital Surgical Specialists

Married to Elizabeth Medley University of Mumbai

Sarah Ko, M.D., PhD CMSPresident Ophthalmology

Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Married to Joseph Farenden Johns Hopkins University

Maribel U. Lockwood, M.D. Radiology

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee University of Panama

J. Brian Sheedy, M.D. Hematology/Oncology

Retired

Married to Wende Sheedy State University of Buffalo

Jay Walton, D.D.S. Dentistry

Walton & Cardman Dentistry

Married to Susan Walton Emory University

Charles Williams, M.D., Emeritus Radiology

Retired

Married to Pat Williams Medical College of Georgia

Pam Irwin

Executive Director

Capital Medical Society Foundation

The Impact of Private Support:

The Capital Medical Society Foundation’s community of donors strategically help fulfill its mission “to support the charitable efforts of physicians and others, increase access to healthcare, promote education and serve the community’s health needs through innovative projects that are exemplary, affordable and dignified.”

➢ Access to healthcare is increased through gifts to the We Care Network and the We Care Network Endowment Fund. More than $124 million in donated specialty medical and dental care has been provided to low-income, uninsured patients since the program was created in 1992. In fiscal year 2021-22, which ended June 30, 2022, more than $5 million in healthcare was donated. Gifts support the operational expenses of the program including salaries and benefits of the case management team who coordinate the donated care.

➢ To provide incentives to keep medical students trained at the FSU College of Medicine in the Big Bend after completion of their residencies and help meet the growing demand for physicians in Florida, gifts to the CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund provide scholarships to FSU College of Medicine students who have expressed an interest in returning to the Big Bend to practice after completion of their residencies. $50,000 was awarded in 2022. An additional $1,000 was awarded from The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund. $1,000 was also awarded from The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Fund. In 2022, the first Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics was awarded.

➢ Gifts to the Capital Medical Society Foundation help provide operational resources for the Capital Medical Society Foundation. In addition, modest grants are awarded to area non-profits whose programs improve access to healthcare for the underserved. In 2022, the CMSF awarded a total of $10,500 in grants to Elder Care Services for their In-Home Services Program, the Big Bend Hospice Foundation for bereavement services, and to Lutheran Social Services of North Florida, Inc.’s KidSafe program

Gifts to Honor and In Memoriam:

You can make a gift to the CMS Foundation in memory of someone who has passed away or in honor of someone, such as a fellow physician, you hold in high esteem or has taken care of you or your family. The CMS Foundation will send an acknowledgement letter to those you memorialize and honor.

How to Give:

Through the generosity of donors, funds have been created in order to establish financial stability to meet our mission. You can make a gift at any time to one of the CMS Foundation’s current funds:

Gifts should be made payable to the CMS Foundation. Indicate on the memo line of your check to which designation you would like to give. Bring your check to the CMS Office or mail it: Capital Medical Society Foundation ~ 1204 Miccosukee Road ~ Tallahassee, FL 32308.

Gifts may be made by credit card or direct debit from the CMS website.

If you would like to discuss a gift of appreciated securities, an insurance policy, designation of retirement plan assets, estate gift, or multi-year pledge, please contact:

Pam Irwin Executive Director pirwin@capmed.org or (850) 877-9018 or (850) 559-8611

We Thank Our Donors

We thank the following donors who made a gift to the CMS Foundation this past month:

CMS Foundation Year-End Appeal –Area of Greatest Need

Helen T. Paulson, M.D.

CMS Foundation Year-End Appeal –We Care Network

Gregg A. Alexander, M.D.

Anonymous

Capital Medical Society Foundation –In Memory of John Henry Gibson

Francis Chaney, D.M.D.

Nicole D. Lepp – In Memory of Gordon Lepp

Susan and Fred Redmon – In Honor of Dr. Basim Tadros and staff, Dr. Vicki

Erwin-Wilson and staff, and Dr. Robert Murrell and staff

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Shaner, III, D.D.S.

Dr. Dennis Williams and Dr. Barbara Williams – In Memory of Charles Bianco, M.D.

Dr. Dennis Williams and Dr. Barbara Williams – In Memory of Dot Carroll

Dr. John and Linda Williams

We Care Network

Charles A. Frueauff Foundation

Jefferson Walker – JQUAD Multimedia

Capital Medical Society Foundation –FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry

Anonymous

Kathy Barnett and Dr. Lonnie Draper

Your gifts to the Capital Medical Society Foundation transform lives in the Big Bend.

We Thank Our Donors

We thank the following donors who made a gift to the CMS Foundation this past month:

Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Bourassa

Bob and Ande Dawson

Florida Medical Alliance Foundation

Tim and Paula Fortunas

Elaine Geissinger

Dr. Benjamin S. Lawson and Dr. Mary Sterner Lawson

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Massey, Jr.

Mark T. Mustian and Greta Lee Sliger

Winston Ortiz, M.D. and Denise Hernandez

Elizabeth H. Wilson

The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund

David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Apostle Joseph Lee Brown

David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of John Henry Gibson

David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Travis Huntley, Jr.

David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Helen Hutchison

The J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine Fund (Unendowed)

Anonymous

The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Endowment

Susan M. Cross, M.D.

Your

gifts to the Capital Medical Society Foundation transform lives in the Big Bend.

THANK YOU

To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in December 2022.

Your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference.

Physicians

Emily Ashmore, M.D.

Roman Balsys, D.O.

Julia Barry, D.O.

Venkata Bavikati, M.D.

Eric Berenson, M.D.

Michael Bernhardt, M.D.

Robert Bradford, M.D.

David Burns, M.D.

Carlos Campo, M.D.

Francisco Carpio, M.D.

Armand Cognetta, Jr, M.D.

Marilyn Cox, M.D.

Cristian Del Carpio Tenorio, M.D.

William Dixon IV, M.D.

H. Avon Doll, M.D.

David Dolson, M.D.

John Dortch, M.D.

James Farrell, D.O.

Romyll Garcia, M.D.

Gian-Carlo Giove, M.D.

Gregory Hartlage, M.D.

Muhanad Hasan, M.D.

Brett Howard, M.D.

Marc Inglese, M.D.

Okanta Jackson, M.D.

Barbara Jaeger, M.D.

Amit Jain, M.D.

Kenneth Kato, M.D.

Sayeed Khalillullah, M.D.

James Killius, M.D.

Amulya Konda, M.D.

Michael Mangan, M.D.

Tod Morris, M.D.

Mina Mousa, M.D.

Michael Pentaleri, M.D.

Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.

Hussein Rayatzadeh, M.D.

Allison Retzer, M.D.

Andres Rodriguez, M.D.

Abel Romero-Corral, M.D.

Tim Ruark, M.D.

Jamey Sarvis, M.D.

Andras Schaffer, M.D.

Eliot Sieloff, M.D.

Gadi Silberman, M.D.

Hardeep Singh, M.D.

Bhavik Soni, M.D.

Robert Steinmetz, M.D.

Lucas Stowers, M.D.

Ronald Sullivan, M.D.

Christopher Sundstrom, M.D.

Timothy Sweeney, M.D.

Jean-Paul Tran, M.D.

Ernesto Umana, M.D.

Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D.

Anthony Vara, M.D.

Beatriz Cepeda Valery, M.D.

Carl Vegas, M.D.

David Vermess, M.D.

Tony Weaver, M.D.

Dorothy White, M.D.

Kenneth Whithaus, M.D.

William Yaakob, M.D.

Sanuel Yu, M.D.

Dentists

Laban Bontrager, D.M.D.

Walter Colón, D.M.D.

Aiza Guzman, D.M.D.

William McFatter, D.D.S.

Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D.

Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S.

Facilities

Advanced Urology Institute

Airway Works, LLC

Anesthesiology Associates

Apalachee Primary Care

Beachton Denture Clinic

Bond Community Health Center

Care Point Health & Wellness Center

CESC Dental Clinic

Dermatology Associates

Digestive Disease Clinic

Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Frank Swerdzewski, DDS

Gadsden County Health Department

Gynecologic Oncology of Tallahassee

Gynecology & Obstetrics Associates of Tallahassee

Jessie Furlow Medical Center

Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert Pathology Associates

Lawrence J. Pijut DMD PA

Madison Medical Center

Neighborhood Medical Center

Neuro-Ophthalmology & The Balance Disorders Clinic

North Florida Nephrology Associates

North Florida Womens Care

North Monroe Medical Center

Periodontal Associates of North Florida

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

Red Hills Dental Associates

Southeast Radiology Partners

Southeastern Plastic Surgery

Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates

Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging

Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

TMH Family Medicine

Residency Program

TMH FSU Internal Medicine

Residency Program

TMH Physician Partners

Cancer and Hematology

TMH Physician Partners

Cardiology and Internal Medicine

TMH Physician Partners

Endocrinology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Heart Rhythm Clinic

TMH Physician Partners

Hospitalists Group

TMH Physician Partners

Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Radiation Oncology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Surgical Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Urology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners Wakulla

TMH Rehabilitation Center

TMH Transition Center

Wakulla County Health Department

Wakulla Medical Center

Women’s Imaging Center

Please contact Diana Bixler at dbixler@capmed.org or (850) 201-0130 if you are a We Care Network volunteer and you provided volunteer specialty care in the month of December 2022, and your name is omitted.

The We Care Network strongly encourages our volunteer physicians and dentists to send their value of donated services to us. The value of donated services is important for us to share with our funders and the community. In addition, up to five hours, per biennium, of CE credit may be fulfilled by performing pro bono medical and dental services to We Care Network patients, if we have received documentation of value of services. You can send your value of donated services via fax to Diana Bixler at (850) 2010085 or mail to 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. Thank you!

We thank our referring providers from December 2022:

Ebonie Allen, APRN

Jonathan Appelbaum, M.D.

Katrina Ball, APRN

Jose Barbosa, D.M.D.

Megan Bassett, APRN

Venkata Bavikati, M.D.

Michael Bernhardt, M.D.

Robert Bradford, M.D.

Kendra Brady, APRN

Fran Bridges, APRN

Patrick Brown, M.D.

Callie Burch, APRN

Carlos Campo, M.D.

Francisco Carpio, M.D.

Carlos Castro, M.D.

Stephanie Chandler, APRN

Victor Chou, D.M.D.

Dennis Close, D.D.S.

Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.

Chris DeRosier, M.D.

John Dortch, M.D.

Alexander Dudley, D.M.D.

Nathalie Esellem, APRN

James Farrell, D.O.

Sharron Foster, M.D.

Dale French, D.O.

Spencer Gilleon, M.D.

Judy Griffin, APRN

Jeremy Harmson, D.O.

Paul Hartsfield, M.D.

Hantz Hercule, M.D.

Brett Howard, M.D.

Anneka Johnson, APRN

Keyla Juszczyk, APRN

Amulya Konda, M.D.

Elaine Larkins, APRN

Jessica Lea, APRN

Charles Maitland, M.D.

Ashok Manocha, B.D.S.

Damon McMillan, M.D.

Lisa Menchion, APRN

Kelley Miller, APRN

Marcia Morris, APRN

Christopher Murphy, D.O.

Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D.

Rose Origa, APRN

Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.

Lisa Perkins, APRN

Hussein Rayatzadeh, M.D.

Carla Robertson, APRN

Tim Ruark, M.D.

Luilita Salvador, P.A.

Stephen Sandroni, M.D.

Jeannine Silberman, M.D.

Alanna Steaple, APRN

Lacie Thompson, APRN

Ernesto Umana, M.D.

Lakeshia Washington, APRN

Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O.

Dorothy White, M.D.

Barbara Williams, M.D.