Cap Scan - April 2023

STUDENTS AT THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL CAMPUS THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THEIR FOOD

PANTRY!

Financial donations may be made by check payable to the Capital Medical Society Foundation with “FSUCOM Food Pantry” on the memo line and mailed to the CMS office, 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. You may make online gifts at https://capmed.org/donate/ with “FSUCOM Food Pantry” selected in the dropdown.

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.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! {APRIL BIRTHDAYS}

Joseph A. Chen, M.D. - 2nd

Amy Reimer Neal, M.D. - 3rd

Amanda L. Shearer, M.D. - 3rd

Duncan S. Postma, M.D. - 4th

William "Barry" Bradley, M.D. - 6th

Maria Andrews, M.D. - 7th

Laura Harrison, M.D. - 7th

Randy R. Reese, M.D. - 7th

Barbara M. Jaeger, M.D. - 8th

Daniel Milyavsky, M.D. - 8th

Eduardo Serrano, M.D. - 8th

Jesse L. Judelle, M.D. - 9th

Terry McCoy, M.D. - 10th

Vikki McKinnie, M.D. - 10th

Adanna Amanze, M.D. - 12th

Mansukhlal Padalia, M.D. - 12th

J. Anthony Giralt, M.D. - 13th

David D. Miles, M.D. - 13th

Louis B. St. Petery, M.D. - 14th

Edward Forster, M.D. - 15th

Hank Hutchinson, M.D. - 16th

Stephanie Lee, M.D. - 18th

Jongin Julia Baek, M.D. - 20th

Lisa M. Cook, M.D. - 20th

Ira Wayne Freilich, M.D. - 20th

William Placilla, M.D. - 20th

R. James Mabry, M.D. - 21st

Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, M.D. - 24th

James A. Davenport, M.D. - 25th

Clifton J. Bailey, M.D. - 27th

Farhat Khairallah, M.D. - 29th

Julian E. Hurt, M.D. - 30th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN!

CMS ALLIANCE SUPPORTS CMS

FOUNDATION’S FSU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM

On behalf of the Capital Medical Society Alliance, their president, Heather Redfield, presented a check to the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s Board Directors Yvonne Brown and Paula S. Fortunas, CMSF Executive Director Pam Irwin, and FSUCOM-TRC Administrator Elaine Geissinger for the CMSF’s FSU College

of Medicine Food Pantry Program benefiting the students at its Tallahassee Regional Campus. The CMSA has been a strong partner in this new CMSF initiative. The students have written their appreciation to the CMSA and CMSF for helping address their food insecurity.

NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK

Heemanshi D. Shah, M.D. Medical School: Medical University of Silesia

Internship/Residency: Northside Medical Center

Practice: TMH Physician Partners – Hospital-Based Care

Specialty: Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

TALLAHASSEE PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

UCF/HCA

Eric G. Nicola, D.O. - Kansas City University, 2022

ROBERT W. MILES, M.D. 1937 – 2023

PROFESSIONAL NOTES

Dr. Suzanne Harrison received a Gratitude Award from the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) at their Imagine Freedom event on January 31, 2023. Dr. Harrison was recognized for helping strengthen the community against sex and labor trafficking. Founded in 2015, STAC assists human trafficking survivors and empowers communities with the tools to recognize, report, and prevent trafficking. Congratulations, Dr. Harrison!

CMS Members: If you receive accolades, please let us know, so we can include you in this section! Email the details to Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org.

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2023 MEETINGS CALENDAR

CONTINUED FROM COVER

September 19, 2023

CMS Membership & CME Meeting

Panel Discussion: Caring for Aging Family - Treatment, Resources, and Care Planning

6:00 pm

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

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 8, 2023 *NEW DATE*

CMS Foundation Holiday Auction

6:00 pm

Dunlap Champions Club at FSU

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2023 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS!

April 19, 2023

Physician Practice Provider Enrollment in the Big Bend Area Learning Objectives:

1. Identify your Practice Business Model

2. Know the difference between Credentialing & Contracting

3. Identify the Payers in the Big Bend Area

4. Identify the Plan Types

5. Identify the steps for Provider Plan Enrollment

6. Find resources to complete enrollment

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

The role documentation plays in mitigating medical liability claims is immense. This presentation highlights examples of claims where documentation played a key role and offers strategies that will minimize your liability and improve your defense against malpractice allegations. Practice administrators and clinical staff will find this program informative and engaging.

Presenter: Eric E. Cleckler, MSN, RN, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company

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.

On March 22nd, Khari Harrison, Senior Account Executive with CareerSource Capital Region, gave an excellent program on Resources For Your Human Resources ToolKit.

We thank CopyFax2000 for sponsoring the March 22nd Lunch and Learn. Pictured l-r: Shawn Moss and David Walton, representatives from CopyFax2000.

THE BUSINESS SIDE OF MEDICINE: HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SURVIVAL GUIDE – 2023 ONLINE SEMINAR SERIES

Information provided by Ben Mirza and Mirza Healthcare Law Partners

The following virtual seminars are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

April 18

How Mergers & Acquisitions in Healthcare are Done!

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZAlcO-przksGNYjEXE_ABTiQOIVnJ9HANik

May 16

How to Approach and Do Business With Large Healthcare Systems

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZAod-6gqzgpHtARf8sTn0nXfmlRUSmn0Eawo

June 20

What Every Healthcare Employer & Employee Needs to Know about Employment Law

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZwtcO6qqTMsE9edLjz1wnlwy4AesdXXYoOq

July

No seminar

August 15

“So, I Signed a Non-Compete, Now What?”

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZUtdOipqzwqHtSpvDmBM_XmSZlFS5C20qIz

September 19

How to Minimize the Risk of Malpractice Lawsuits

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZcqd-6srDkiH9Iu9zHAxsfTWnRZ8hlNZwWU

October 17

How Experienced Physicians Protect their Assets

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZEtd-itrD0qGdKiTjTIuY-xesann4voCGSA

November 21

How to Handle Collection Challenges of Working With Health Plans

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZEvcemvqj0iGNS_EYr23URIRp1knKY6ATzO

December 12

Medical Marijuana Law for Physician Practices

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZwsd-GorT4oH9QthmrfIbCkRt9Kx5vnZhst

OPERATION NIGHTINGALE: THE FAKE NURSE DIPLOMA

SCANDAL

With healthcare staffing shortages at an all-time high, the recent fraudulent nursing license story should prompt everyone to verify credentials of recently hired new clinical staff.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) collaborated with various law enforcement agencies in a multi-state enforcement action aimed at uncovering a nursing degree fraud scheme: Operation Nightingale. As it stands, 25 individuals are being charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the defendants’ alleged participation in creating a fraudulent and illegal shortcut for individuals to obtain licenses as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or vocational nurses. These individuals issued (sold) 7,600 fake nursing degrees.

The fake nursing degrees were issued to individuals from three Florida-based nursing schools: Siena College, Palm Beach School of Nursing, and Sacred Heart International Institute. These schools are now closed. The OIG is now working on identifying the individuals who purchase the fake documents and are working in health care settings as nurses.

Nurses are often responsible for providing critical care to patients, amplifying the need for practicing nurses to meet the minimum qualifications and competencies. Circumventing the system and obtaining fake nursing diplomas without going through the rigorous curriculum and demanding clinical practice of a nursing school program potentially jeopardizes patient health and safety.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/fraudulentnursing-diploma-scheme-leads-federal-charges-against-25defendants

BACK IN THE USA

By Michelle Miller, M.D.

I’m back!!!! It has been over eight months since my family returned from our year in New Zealand. This article is a bit delayed because I am still in a daze from the shift back. I have tried writing this article countless times, but feel as if I’m in a surreal, bizarro world every time I start. As a recap for readers who haven’t seen my previous articles or those of you not familiar with my history: I packed my family up for a one year locum general practice position in New Zealand after a recruiter emailed me in December 2020. It was a time in which the stars aligned for this to be possible. I was five years out from my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and I had a new lesion in my spine (I had thought it was just shingles without the rash). I was escalating my treatment to an immunosuppressive agent, while facing burnout from COVID-19 pandemic. I had gained financial independence by paying off my student loans and mortgage. It is bittersweet being back in Tallahassee. COVID-19, influenza, and RSV were raging in New Zealand when we left, and now we’ve gone through a triple-demic here this winter in the US. New Zealand had been successful keeping COVID-19 out of the country until March 2022, but then the Omicron subvariant knocked down the borders like the big bad wolf. It’s ironic that I went to New Zealand to avoid the pandemic, but, of course, it arrived eventually and I was infected twice, that I know of. The first time I was asymptomatic and only found due to surveillance monitoring required by my employer. Then my son brought it home from preschool and we both ended up with a secondary worsening requiring antibiotics but overall mild cases. I did come over with a new prescription of Pulmicort ($12 in New Zealand vs. $300 out-of-pocket in the US) that I continued for over a month to help with new bronchospasm that has since resolved.

When we left New Zealand, masks were mandated indoors and the opposite was in the US! We saw a handful of other people wearing masks in the Orlando airport on our way out, but I had been keeping up with the CDC COVID-19 maps as well as Facebook posts by Dr. Steven Currieo. I knew that cases were up, not down, which made the lack of masks concerning and I was quite angry at the laissez faire approach by the public. For my first few weeks, I focused on readjusting

to the time change, exercising, and keeping up doctor appointments so I could resume year two of Mavenclad for my MS.

I have since started practicing telemedicine urgent care with three telemedicine agencies, Amwell, MDLive, and Teladoc. This allows me to practice part time telemedicine at home in order to keep an eye on my health, especially my energy levels. I was surprised to learn there are metrics these companies look at concerning antibiotic and prednisone prescriptions, so it’s not just a pill mill as I (and likely most of you) had previously thought. It was quite easy to transition to telemedicine since I had done quite a bit prior to moving to New Zealand. I was surprised how much I enjoy telemedicine, even though there are limitations in what can be done during a visit. There are quite a few workarounds to rule out red flags without having to touch or even be in the same room as patients. Plus, I get to stay in sweatpants and take plenty of breaks during my day.

I have been asked multiple times if I would return to New Zealand, and my answer is mixed. I enjoyed my time, but cannot imagine living there permanently as my friends, family, and home are here in the States. Some days I long for the slower pace of life and daily hikes in the beautiful nature around the nicest people. Then I remember the long queues for my patients to see specialists or have testing done. Additionally, a specialist must sign off for testing that I have ordered here in the States without supervision.

My family is very grateful for our time away but are glad to be back home now. If you see me around, please ask me how my travels were. I may share some photos with you as well as talk about the barefoot culture of New Zealand.

MINUTES CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 - MAGUIRE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AT WESTMINSTER OAKS

I. Business Meeting

A. Welcome – Dr. Sarah Ko, President, called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm. She welcomed everyone and thanked Westminster Oaks for their flexibility in allowing us to resume meetings in their incredible facility.

B. Dr. Ko welcomed and thanked our supporters for the evening::

Meeting Sponsors

Barnes Capital Group

Smith Thompson Shaw Colón & Power, P.A.

TC Federal Bank

The Naumann Group

Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs

C. Recognition and Introduction of New Members

Dr. Ko introduced new CMS member, Dr. Daniel Milyavsky, HCA Florida Capital Hospital Emergency Department.

D. Mark Your Calendars

Dr. Ko announced the upcoming meetings and events:

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Celebration Awards Dinner

The Dunlap Champions Club at FSU 6:30 pm

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

CME and Membership Meeting

“Managing the Morbidly Obese Patient”

Presenters: Joey Jarrard, M.D. and Greg Laffitte, PA

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

6:00 pm

II. Tonight’s Program

Topic: Demystifying Investing in Real Estate to Diversify Your Portfolio

Facilitator: Patricia Griffin, Vice President, Business Banker/Private Banking Officer, TC Federal Bank

Panelists: Stan Barnes, Managing Director, Barnes Capital Group; Jason Naumann, Broker and Owner, The Naumann Group; Michael Penney, EVP, Chief Credit Officer, TC Federal Bank; Susan Thompson, Founder and Managing Member, Smith Thompson Shaw Colón & Power, P.A.; and Brian Walgamott, CPA, Shareholder, Tax Services Department, Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs

The facilitator and panelists gave an informative program on investing in real estate.

III. Special Drawing

Dr. Ko asked Stan Barnes with Barnes Capital Group to pick three names out of a bucket for their special drawings. Dr. Joshua Dault, Dr. Ira Freilich, and Dr. Kennessa Hugger each won a wine cooler bag.

IV. Adjourn

Dr. Patel adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.

The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

Meeting Sponsor, Barnes Capital Group: (l-r) Eddie Hatch and Stan Barnes.

(L-r) Panelist, Michael Penney, EVP, Chief Credit Officer, TC Federal Bank; Panelist, Jason Naumann, Broker and Owner, The Naumann Group; Facilitator, Patricia Griffin, Vice President, Business Banker/ Private Banking Officer, TC Federal Bank; Panelist, Stan Barnes, Managing Director, Barnes Capital Group; Panelist, Brian Walgamott, CPA, Shareholder, Tax Services Department, Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs; and Panelist, Susan Thompson, Founder and Managing Member, Smith Thompson Shaw Colón & Power, P.A.

Meeting Sponsor, TC Federal Bank: (l-r) Michael Penney, Patricia Griffin, Jamie Lawrence, and Ryan Poole.

Meeting Sponsor, Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs: Brian Walgamott.

Meeting Sponsor, Smith Thompson Shaw Colón & Power, P.A.: Susan Thompson.

Meeting Sponsor, The Naumann Group: (l-r) Tami Frankland and Jason Naumann.

Please Thank Our Supporters for the February 28th CMS Membership Meeting

Meeting Sponsors Barnes Capital Group Smith Thompson Shaw Colón & Power, P.A. TC Federal Bank The Naumann Group

Thomas Howell Ferguson, P.A., CPAs

We Thank Our Donors

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

Honor a Doctor – Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need

Cynara Miller – In Memory of Dr. William Pericles Miller

Raleigh W. Rollins, M.D. – In Honor of Dr. Andres Rodriguez

Raleigh W. Rollins, M.D. – In Honor of Dr. Hugh VanLandingham

Honor a Doctor – We Care Network

Sue Conte – In Honor of Dr. Jeff Crooms

Dr. and Mrs. L. Steve Sarbeck – In Honor of Dr. Faisal Munasifi

Honor a Doctor – We Care Network Endowment

Gavin Boone – In Honor of Dr. Celeste Hart

Honor a Doctor – The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Endowment

Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams – In Honor of Dr. Eric Berenson

Capital Medical Society Foundation –Area of Greatest Need

Robin McDougall, LCSW

We Care Network

AmazonSmile

David Beggs

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

Anonymous

Yvonne T. Brown

Yvonne T. Brown – In Honor of Dr. William Dixon

Capital Medical Society Alliance

Mary Goble – In Memory of John F. Goble, PhD

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

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

THANK YOU

To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in February 2023.

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

Physicians

Clifton Bailey, M.D.

Marie Becker, M.D.

Eric Berenson, M.D.

Michael Bernhardt, M.D.

Robert Bradford, M.D.

Tim Broeseker, M.D.

Viet Bui, M.D.

Carlos Campo, M.D.

Francisco Carpio, M.D.

Joshua Dault, M.D.

James Farrell, D.O.

Jerry Ford, M.D.

Alexander Franz, M.D.

Hong Gao, M.D.

W. Harris Green, M.D.

Aaron Guyer, M.D.

Todd Hewitt, M.D.

Marc Inglese, M.D.

Arjun Kaji, M.D.

Kenneth Kato, M.D.

James Killius, M.D.

Maribel U. Lockwood, M.D.

Kurt Luhmann, M.D.

Michael Mangan, M.D.

David Mellman, M.D.

Tod Morris, M.D.

Manoela Mota, M.D.

Winston Ortiz, M.D.

Anthony Otekeiwebia, M.D.

Mitchell Peabody, D.O.

Michael Pentaleri, M.D.

Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.

Vladimir Ratushny, M.D.

James Renehan, M.D.

Allison Retzer, M.D.

Stephen Richardson, M.D.

Davis Rierson, M.D.

Adrian Roberts, M.D.

Garrison Rolle, M.D.

Abel Romero-Corral, M.D.

Laurence Rosenberg, M.D.

Tim Ruark, M.D.

Philip Sharp, M.D.

Gadi Silberman, M.D.

Bhavik Soni, M.D.

Kris Stowers, M.D.

Ronald Sullivan, M.D.

Christopher Sundstrom, M.D.

John Thabes, M.D.

William Thompson, M.D.

Jean-Paul Tran, M.D.

Ernesto Umana, M.D.

Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D.

Beatriz Cepeda Valery, M.D.

David Vermess, M.D.

William Yaakob, M.D.

Samuel Yu, M.D.

Dentists

Briano Allen, D.D.S.

William Baldock, Jr., D.M.D.

Jean-Pierre Bastien, D.M.D.

Laban Bontrager, D.M.D.

Walter Colón, D.M.D.

Brittney Craig, D.M.D.

Aixa Guzman, D.M.D.

William McFatter, D.D.S.

Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D.

Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S.

Jacob Zellner, D.M.D.

Facilities

Advanced Urology Institute

Airway Works, LLC

Anesthesiology Associates

Apalachee Primary Care

Bastien Dental Care

Beachton Denture Clinic

Bond Community Health Center

Bristol Dental Clinic

Brittney K. Craig, DMD Capital Periodontal Associates

Care Point Health & Wellness Center

CESC Dental Clinic

Dermatology Associates

Digestive Disease Clinic

Dr. Frank Dental Care, PLLC

Enhanced Endodontics

Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Gadsden County Health Department

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Cancer Center

Jefferson County Health Department

Jessie Furlow Medical Center

Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert Pathology Associates

Lawrence J. Pijut DMD PA

Neighborhood Medical Center

North Florida

Nephrology Associates

North Florida Womens Care

North Monroe Medical Center

Oral & Facial Surgery Center

PanCare Health

Periodontal Associates of North Florida Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

Southeast Radiology Partners

Southeastern Plastic Surgery

Southeastern Surgery Center

Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging

Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

TMH Family Medicine

Residency Program

TMH Physician Partners

Cancer and Hematology

TMH Physician Partners

Cardiology and Internal Medicine

TMH Physician Partners

Gynecologic Oncology

Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Heart Rhythm Clinic

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 Outpatient

Rehabilitation Center

TMH Transition Center

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic

TOC Canopy

Vascular Surgery Associates

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 February 2023, 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 February 2023:

Anne Ananga, APRN

Clifton Bailey, M.D.

Katrina Ball, APRN

Karen Bartley, M.D.

Megan Bassett, APRN

Venkata Bavikati, M.D.

Marie Becker, M.D.

Robert Bradford, M.D.

William B. Bradley, M.D.

Daniel Breivogel, APRN

Kendra Brady, APRN

Callie Burch, APRN

Carlos Castro, M.D.

Dennis Close, D.D.S.

Walter Colon, D.M.D.

Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.

Raymond Cottrell, M.D.

Jill David, APRN

William Dixon IV, M.D.

John Dortch, M.D.

Nathalie Esellem, APRN

Jerry Ford, M.D.

Sharron Foster, M.D.

Alexander Franz, M.D.

Dale French, D.O.

Hong Gao, M.D.

Gabrielle Gardner, APRN

Dorcas Goodman, APRN

Lillie Green, APRN

Judy Griffin, APRN

Hantz Hercule, M.D.

Todd Hewitt, M.D.

Joey Jarrard, M.D.

Anneka Johnson, APRN

Elaine Larkins, APRN

Jessica Lea, APRN

Marcail Lopez, D.D.S.

Ashok Manocha, B.D.S.

Joseph Mazziotta, M.D.

Damon McMillan, M.D.

Lisa Menchion, APRN

Kelley Miller, APRN

Marcia Morris, APRN

Abiodun Ogunremi, APRN

Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D.

Rose Origa, APRN

Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.

Lisa Perkins, APRN

Shobha Rebala, APRN

James Renehan, M.D.

Charlie Richardson, M.D.

Stephen Richardson, M.D.

Carla Robertson, APRN

Karen Russell, M.D.

Expedito Salvador, P.A.

Lucilita Salvador, P.A.

Jamey Sarvis, M.D.

Stephen Sandroni, M.D.

Gadi Silberman, M.D.

David Smith, M.D.

Joseph Soto, M.D.

Alanna Steaple, APRN

Amanda Stephens, D.O.

John Thabes, M.D.

Faye Tinson, APRN

Barrett Tolley, D.D.S.

Leonard Tolley, D.D.S.

Mary Van Vliet, APRN

Anthony Vara, M.D.

Lakeshia Washington, APRN

Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O.

Eula Weaver, APRN

Shana Wood, APRN