Cap Scan - September 2023

YOUR PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE 2023 FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

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

“Helping physicians practice medicine” – that is the mission of the Florida Medical Association (FMA). The FMA Annual Meeting was held at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando from July 28 to July 30. It was electrified, with hundreds of physicians gathered together, taking time off from their practices, from their personal lives, and from their families – to meet at 6 am every day – to discuss, debate, and craft policies to help physicians practice medicine. These physicians came from all corners of our state, with a diversity of experiences – from general practitioners and family medicine, to specialties such as obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, orthopedic surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, as well as hospital CEOs, medical school dean, and senators.

The Capital Medical Society is part of the Northwest Florida Caucus along with Emerald Coast Medical Association (ECMA) and Escambia County and Santa Rosa County Medical Society (ECMS). This year, Capital Medical Society planned and hosted the caucus meetings. Our delegate entitlement is based upon Capital Medical Society’s number of FMA members. Capital Medical Society was represented by 11 delegates, together with our tireless leader Pam Irwin, Dr. Alma Littles who served as secretary on the FMA Board of Governors, and Dr. Paresh Patel

who also served on the FMA Board of Governors. Also joining our caucus meetings were Dr. Brence Sell, 2023 President, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, and Dr. Seymour Rosen. Our delegates included Dr. John Bailey, Dr. Andrew Borom, Dr. Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, Dr. David Dixon, Dr. Michael Forsthoefel, Dr. Rohan Joseph, Dr. John Mahoney, Dr. John Meade, Dr. Helen Paulson, Dr. Hugh VanLandingham, and myself. Some attended for the first time, while others like Drs. Jana and Michael Forsthoefel and Dr. Mahoney, were (and still are!) seasoned delegates. These three doctors have collectively attended 95 years at this meeting, and in the process built connections and relationships they leverage to advance the issues that are important to our society members. Other CMS members were also present representing their specialty societies or testifying on resolutions.

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.

Del Carter, M.D., Family Medicine Resident

Pam Irwin, Executive Director, CMS

PUBLICATION

EDITOR

Frank Skilling, M.D.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Lauren Trudgeon

MANAGING EDITOR

Shannon Boyle

EDITOR EMERITUS

Charles E. Moore, M.D.

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CMS Non-Endorsement Statement

The editors welcome contributions from members. Opinions expressed in the Cap Scan are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect policies or opinions of the Capital Medical Society or Capital Medical Society’s endorsement.

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 sponsorship or endorsement by the Capital Medical Society nor necessarily imply the accuracy or reliability of any advertisement displayed in this publication.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! {SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS}

Brittany Schafer, M.D. - 1 st

David Burday, M.D. - 2nd

Ben J. Kirbo, M.D. - 2nd

Michael Pentaleri, M.D. - 2nd

Mark A. Wheeler, M.D. - 2nd

Donald Hansard, M.D. - 3 rd

L. Dan Kaelin, M.D. - 3 rd

Laurence Rosenberg, M.D. - 3 rd

Vicki Erwin-Wilson, M.D. - 4th

George F. Slade, M.D. - 4th

Alberto Fernandez, M.D. - 5th

John P. Fogarty, M.D. - 5th

Howard Kessler, M.D. - 5th

Catalina Breton, M.D. - 6th

Robert D. Rowland, M.D. - 6th

David Bryant, D.O. - 7th

Adam J. Engel, M.D. - 7th

David T. Stewart, M.D. - 7th

Laura B. Rosner, M.D. - 8 th

Hardeep Singh, M.D. - 9 th

James W. Stockwell, M.D. - 9 th

Julia G. Weeks, M.D. - 9 th

Carlos Campo, M.D. - 11th

Charles F. Manning Jr., M.D. - 11th

Saba Akbar Baloch, M.D. - 12 th

Shelby Blank, M.D. - 12 th

Armand B. Cognetta, Jr., M.D. - 13 th

Remelda Saunders-Jones, M.D. - 13 th

Tanya Evers, M.D. - 14th

Henry Gunter, M.D. - 14th

Tiffany Gillion, D.O. - 15th

Karl F. Hempel, M.D. - 15th

Kenneth Whithaus, M.D. - 15th

Robert S. Bradford, M.D. - 16th

Jennifer Swisher Lynes, D.O. - 16th

James Martin, M.D. - 17th

Mervin P. Wallace, M.D. - 18 th

Hussein Rayatzadeh, M.D. - 19 th

Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D. - 19 th

Robert Brumberg, D.O. - 20 th

Robert Hoyne, M.D. - 20 th

David Vermess, M.D. - 21 st

Aida Winter, D.O. - 21 st

Faisal Munasifi, M.D. - 22nd

Eric George Nicola, D.O. - 22nd

James W. Pfeifer, D.O. - 22nd

Christopher Hurtado, M.D. - 23 rd

Temple Robinson, M.D. - 23 rd

Dean D. Watson, M.D. - 23 rd

Patrick Brown, M.D. - 24th

Susan M. Cross, M.D. - 24th

Jose Diaz, M.D. - 24th

Del Carter, M.D. - 25th

Tyler Reese Pettis, M.D. - 25th

Simone Nogueira Bronzato, M.D. - 27th

Lonnie Draper, M.D. - 27th

Marilyn M. Cox, M.D. - 28 th

Joey A. Jarrard, M.D. - 28 th

Mark E. Shamis, M.D. - 28 th

Ronald D. Sullivan, M.D. - 28 th

Randall Hartlage, M.D. - 29 th

Anthony Speights, M.D. - 29 th

Mark Cannella, M.D. - 30 th

Kathryn A. Simmons, M.D. - 30 th

WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN!

Personally, this was my second year attending. Last year was a whirlwind. This year, I came to greater appreciate the power of the FMA to highlight the issues we feel are important. For example, in my practice, I noticed that incarcerated

individuals were particularly vulnerable as their patient-physician relationship had been disrupted – this can potentially harm the patient, and in the process expose physicians to litigation. As a result, I submitted a resolution advocating for

CMS Delegates and CMS Guests of the NWFL Caucus meeting from the Capital Medical Society: (back row, l-r) Dr. Seymour Rosen, Dr. John Bailey, CMS Executive Director Pam Irwin, Dr. John Meade, Dr. Rohan Joseph, Dr. Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, Dr. Brence Sell, Dr. Michael Forsthoefel, Dr. John Mahoney, (front row, l-r) Dr. Hugh VanLandingham, Dr. Alma Littles, Dr. Sarah Ko, Dr. Helen Paulson, Dr. Andrew Borom, and Dr. David Dixon. (Not pictured: Dr. Paresh Patel)

liability protection for physicians when caring for incarcerated persons. I was gratified to see the resolution pass, supporting legislation providing increased protection.

Some issues garnered general agreement – such as advocating for more favorable Medicare environment, limiting insurance pre-auths / denials, stopping scope-of-practice creep, and telehealth payment parity. Other issues were more controversial – for instance, whether medical students can be forced to train nurse practitioners or physician assistants, how CPT codes we use every day funds the AMA, staffing ratios of MD’s vs mid-levels in emergency rooms, among many other issues. Many times, there were excellent points made on both sides of the debate. We worked together with our fellow caucus members, ECMA and ECMS, to increase the power of our voice. As the president of CMS, I served as chair for our caucus. CMS had representation on all reference committees, with Dr. Rohan Joseph on the reference committee for public health and medical education, Dr. Michael Forsthoefel on the reference committee for finance and administration, Dr. John Bailey for reference committee for legislation, and Dr. David Dixon on the reference committee for medical economics. Reference committees considered the subtleties, created amendments, and recommended whether to adopt or reject each resolution – but in the end, each delegate had the opportunity to vote. As our new FMA president, Dr. Jason Goldman shared in his acceptance speech, “The majority must prevail, but the minority must be heard.” For myself personally, I learned more about factors

at play, some of which I may not recognize, but nevertheless, affect how I practice medicine, and influence how I care for my patients. I am grateful for the dedicated people who attend this meeting every year, to advocate for how we practice medicine.

Whether you are a member of the FMA, please know that CMS is advocating for you, through our delegates, at this very important meeting every year! But if you are not a member of the FMA, I urge you to join. Also, consider joining the FMA PAC. Dr. Andy Borom, the president-elect of the PAC tells me – for the same cost as a can of soda every day, we can help make resolutions passed at the meeting a reality. If every physician in Florida contributed that amount, it would increase our lobbying power 10-fold.

Other highlights of the meeting – Dr. Littles was honored with the Gerold L. Schiebler, M.D. Advocate for Medical Students Award. Dr. Littles also announced her candidacy for FMA vice president 2024. Research posters were presented. Continuing medical education was offered, including state-mandated CME’s. A task force explored whether a women’s section would be beneficial for the FMA. Delegates were selected to represent us at the American Medical Association. Connections and friendships were reestablished, and our power as a medical body was strengthened.

NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK

Chinmoy Bhate, M.D.

Medical School: Rutgers University

Internship/Residency: Rutgers University

Fellowship: Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee (current)

Practice: Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee

Specialty: Dermatology

Kevin W. Draper, M.D.

Medical School: Florida State University

Internship/Residency: Medical University of South Carolina

Practice: Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee, Envision Physician Services, Inc.

Specialty: Anesthesiology

Monica Constantinescu, M.D.

Medical School: University of California Los Angeles

Internship: Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Residency: University of Pittsburgh

Medical Center

Practice: Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee

Specialty: Dermatology

Scott Nelson, M.D.

Medical School: Rutgers University

Internship/Residency: Prisma Health

Children’s Hospital, University of South Carolina

Practice: North Florida Pediatric Associates

Specialty: Pediatrics

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Bartlomiej Nowosielecki, M.D., Wroclaw Medical University, 2020

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PROFESSIONAL NOTES

Dr. Del Carter, Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine Resident, joined the Capital Medical Society Board of Governors in August 2023. Dr. Carter serves as the Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program representative.

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.

IN MEMORIAM

TMH PHYSICIAN PARTNERS

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WARREN RAY BLOUNT, M.D.

1945 – 2023

WELCOME

Miguel Chuquilin, MD

TMH Physician Partners - Neurology

Medical School:

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia | Lima, Peru

Residency:

Washington University | St. Louis, MS

Neurology

Fellowship:

Washington University | St. Louis, MS

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Certifications:

Board Certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

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CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE REMAINING 2023 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS!

September 20, 2023

HIPAA Regulatory and Enforcement Update

The Federal HIPAA privacy regulations have been in place for decades, yet compliance remains a challenge for many providers. In this presentation, we will discuss the latest developments related to HIPAA privacy and security including:

- Updates on recent enforcement activities

- The latest guidance and regulatory developments

- Patient access issues and information blocking

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

Place: CHP Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1491 Governors Square Blvd. Cost: $11 per person, per seminar

October 18, 2023

HR Workshop: Creating a Culture of Engagement and Respect

In the age of The Great Resignation, you can’t afford to lose valued (and skilled!) employees. In this interactive HR workshop, we will discuss best practices and share ideas on how your practice can nurture a workplace that fosters professionalism, engagement, inclusivity and respect for employees and patients alike.

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

Sponsor: CAMPUS USA Credit Union

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

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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.

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

TMH PHYSICIAN PARTNERS

WELCOME

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Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep

Medical School:

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Residency:

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Fellowship: University of South Florida | Tampa, FL

Pulmonary Critical Care

Certifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

WOMEN IN MEDICINE MONTH

THANK YOU TO THE WOMEN PHYSICIANS IN THIS COMMUNITY WHO ARE SHAPING HEALTH OUTCOMES ONE PATIENT AT A TIME!

WOMEN IN MEDICINE MONTH

THANK YOU TO THE WOMEN PHYSICIANS IN THIS COMMUNITY WHO ARE SHAPING HEALTH OUTCOMES ONE PATIENT AT A TIME!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I cannot wait for fall! Not only because we can finally get away from these insane temperatures, but because of all the exciting things that are happening. Fall means back to school, football, sweaters, and exciting activities!

This fall, the CMSA has organized many opportunities for our members to get involved in the organization, as well as in the community. We plan fun and educational meetings as well as fundraising events for community partners.

Additionally, this fall we are introducing a health care project to benefit the community as a whole.

Attendees will listen and engage with local experts about adolescent mental health in a post-Covid era. We would love for your members to share the information on the event to anyone they think may benefit from the topic. Please see the flyer below, check out the website for additional information, or register at https://cmsahealthcareproject. blogspot.com/

If your spouse is not already a member of the Capital Medical Society Alliance, we would love for them to connect with us. We invite potential members to attend one of our events prior to joining to see if it is something they’d enjoy. If you or your spouse would like more information on the Capital Medical Society Alliance, please contact us at TallyCMSA@ gmail.com

As always, we appreciate the support from the Capital Medical Society and appreciate the collaboration between our organizations.

Warmly, Heather Redfield CMS Alliance President

MINUTES CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

AUGUST 15, 2023

THE MAGUIRE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AT WESTMINSTER OAKS

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

I. Business Meeting

A. Welcome – Dr. Sarah Ko, President, called the meeting to order at 6:25 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:

Presenting Sponsor

Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Displayers

Abbott Boston Scientific Bristol Myers Squibb

Novo Nordisk

II. Nomination of the 2023 Nominating Committee

Dr. Ko called for three nominations from the floor. This committee will nominate future CMS officers, board members, and FMA Delegates and Alternates. Dr. Ko will serve on the committee and nominated President-Elect, Dr. Helen Paulson to serve. The following CMS members were nominated to the Nominating Committee from the floor:

Dr. Frank Skilling nominated Dr. Rohan Joseph

Dr. Kiana Taba nominated Dr. Alma Littles

Dr. John Meade nominated Dr. Alfredo Paredes

A motion was made by Dr. Frank Skilling, seconded by Dr. Jerry Ford, and unanimously approved.

Dr. Ko announced that the slate would be brought for a vote to the membership electronically in November.

III. Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars

Dr. Ko announced the upcoming meetings/ events:

September 19, 2023

Membership Meeting

Panel Discussion: “Caring for Aging Family – Care Planning and Resources”

6:00 PM

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

October 17, 2023

Membership Meeting/CME

“Prevention of Medical Errors”

Presenters: Julia Weeks, M.D. and E. Victoria “Tori” Penny, Esq.

6:00 PM

Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks

Friday, December 8, 2023

CMSF Holiday Auction

6:00 PM

FSU Dunlap Champions Club

IV. Tonight’s Program – this is a 1-Hour Category One Program

Topic: “Cardiac Electrophysiology Tests and Subsequent Treatment Options”

Presenter: Farhat Khairallah, M.D., Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Dr. Khairallah gave an informative presentation on cardiac electrophysiology tests and treatments.

CME Proof of Attendance Forms were sent to participants who stayed for the entire CME program and completed an evaluation form.

V. Adjourn

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

Please Thank Our Supporters for the August 15th CMS Membership Meeting

Presenting Sponsor

Displayers

Abbott

Boston Scientific

Bristol Myers Squibb

Novo Nordisk

(L-r) Presenting Sponsor, Southern Medical Group, P.A.: Dr. Frank Gredler; Dr. Sarah Ko, CMS President; and Dr. Farhat Khairallah, speaker for the evening.

Displayer, Boston Scientific: Benjamin Wright.

Displayer, Novo Nordisk: (l-r) Gavin Boone and Marynell Sutton.

(L-r) Dr. Farhat Khairallah, speaker for the evening; and Displayer, Abbott: Jennifer Bryant.

(L-r) Displayer, Bristol Myers Squibb: Debbie Driscoll; Dr. Farhat Khairallah, speaker for the evening; and Displayer, Bristol Myers Squibb: Cynara Miller.

Save the Date! 2023 Holiday Auction December 8, 2023

6:00 pm

The Dunlap Champions Club at FSU 288 Champions Way, Bldg. B (Doak Campbell Stadium)

We will once again be using the OneCause bidding system, so be sure to bring your fully charged smartphones to bid on items!

If you would like to help make the Holiday Auction a success, please donate auction items, such as week/weekend at vacation homes, gift items, home décor, jewelry, fine wine & spirits, sports memorabilia, paintings/art, holiday items, toys, and games. Give us a call at (850) 877-9018 and we'll arrange for pick up!

Individual Tickets: $100.00 per person

Retirees and their Guest: $75.00 per person

Residents and their Guest: $50.00 per person

CMS Member Medical Students and their Guest: $50.00 per person

Invitations will be mailed in November.

We hope you’ll join us for the 2023 Holiday Auction.

All proceeds benefit the Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc.

We Thank Our Donors

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

Capital Medical Society Foundation –included with their annual dues payment

Paul Arons, M.D.

Capital Medical Society Foundation –Area of Greatest Need

Robin McDougall, LCSW

The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund

Coach and Mrs. Mike Martin, Sr.

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

Nigel Allen – In Honor of Yvonne and Steve Brown

Anonymous

Yvonne T. Brown – In Honor of "My 55th Wedding Anniversary with Steve"

Elaine Geissinger

The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund

Mark Applegate, M.D.

Richard L. Henry, M.D.

Valerie A. Lazzell, M.D.

Nancy Loeffler, M.D.

LaTasha D. Moore, M.D.

James Totten, M.D.

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 $129 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 2022-23, which ended June 30, 2023, 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 2023, the CMSF awarded a total of $14,000 in grants to the Big Bend Hospice Foundation for bereavement services, Elder Care Services for in-home services to seniors, Lighthouse of the Big Bend to provide services to the visually impaired, and to Lutheran Social Services of North Florida, Inc. for the 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 July 2023.

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

Physicians

Jay Allard, M.D.

Christopher Babl, M.D.

David Bellamy, M.D.

Shelby Blank, M.D.

Robert Bradford, M.D.

Carlos Campo, M.D.

Joseph Camps, M.D.

Francisco Carpio, M.D.

Gilbert Chandler, M.D.

Marilyn Cox, M.D.

Jeffrey Crooms, M.D.

David Dixon, D.O.

Eric Chung, M.D.

Lisa Engel, M.D.

James Farrell, D.O.

Alberto Fernandez, M.D.

Lance Garber, M.D.

Spencer Gilleon, M.D.

Aaron Guyer, M.D.

Gregory Hartlage, M.D.

Muhanad Hasan, M.D.

Todd Hewitt, M.D.

Brett Howard, M.D.

Marc Inglese, M.D.

Joey Jarrard, M.D.

Fang Sarah Ko, M.D., PhD

Maribel Lockwood, M.D.

David Mellman, M.D.

Anthony Otekeiwebia, M.D.

Kaushal Patel, M.D.

Mitchell Peabody, D.O.

Michael Pentaleri, M.D.

Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.

Hussein Rayatzadeh, M.D.

Davis Rierson, M.D.

Tim Ruark, M.D.

Andras Schaffer, M.D.

Eliot Sieloff, M.D.

Gadi Silberman, M.D.

Amanda Stephens, D.O.

Ronald Sullivan, M.D.

Christopher Sundstrom, M.D.

Timothy Sweeney, M.D.

John Thabes, M.D.

Mallory Tucker, M.D.

Ernesto Umana, M.D.

Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D.

Carl Vegas, M.D.

Andrea Venturini, M.D.

David Vermess, M.D.

Graham Whitaker, M.D.

Kenneth Whithaus, M.D.

Chien-Yi Williams, M.D.

William Yaakob, M.D.

Charles Yowell, M.D.

Dentists

Walter Colón, D.M.D.

Alan Dransfield, D.M.D.

William McFatter, D.D.S.

Lawrence Weaver, 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

Dermatology Associates

Digestive Disease Clinic

Eye Associates of Tallahassee

FSU PrimaryHealth

Gadsden County Health Department

Jessie Furlow Medical Center

Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert Pathology Associates

Leon County Health Department

Madison Medical Center

Neighborhood Medical Center

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

Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging

Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

TMH Physician Partners

Cancer and Hematology

TMH Physician Partners

Cardiology and Internal Medicine

TMH Physician Partners

Cardiothoracic Surgery

TMH Physician Partners

Endocrinology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Gynecologic Oncology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Heart Rhythm Clinic

TMH Physician Partners

Hospitalists Group

TMH Physician Partners

Mahan Oaks

TMH Physician Partners

Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Specialists

TMH Physician Partners Quincy

TMH Physician Partners

Radiation Oncology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Surgical Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Urology Specialists

TMH Rehabilitation Center

TMH Transition Center

Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, P.A.

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic

TOC Canopy

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates

Tallahassee VA Clinic

Vascular Surgery Associates

Wakulla Medical Center

Womens Clinic

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 July 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 July 2023:

Jay Allard, M.D.

Anne Ananga, APRN

Katrina Ball, APRN

Shelby Blank, M.D.

Kendra Brady, APRN

Callie Burch, APRN

Carlos Castro, M.D.

Dennis Close, D.D.S.

Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.

Jeffrey Crooms, M.D.

Brian Del Carlo, D.D.S.

Nathalie Esellem, APRN

Cynthia Evans, APRN

Sharron Foster, M.D.

Dale French, D.O.

Spencer Gilleon, M.D.

Charmaine Gilmore, APRN

Judy Griffin, APRN

Muhanad Hasan, M.D.

Hantz Hercule, M.D.

Sarah Hinson, APRN

Anneka Johnson, APRN

Amulya Konda, M.D.

Stefanie Kreamer, M.D.

Elaine Larkins, APRN

Matthew Lawson, M.D.

Jessica Lea, APRN

Marcail Lopez, D.D.S.

Ashok Manocha, B.D.S.

Damon McMillan, M.D.

Lisa Menchion, APRN

Marie Methellus, APRN

Kelley Miller, APRN

Marcia Morris, APRN

Abiodun Ogunremi, APRN

Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D.

Rose Origa, APRN

Shobha Rebala, APRN

Expedito Salvador, P.A.

Lucilita Salvador, P.A.

Stephen Sandroni, M.D.

Brittany Schafer, M.D.

John Thabes, M.D.

Faye Tinson, APRN

Ernesto Umana, M.D.

Prashanth Vennalaganti, M.D.

Andrea Venturini, M.D.

Lakeshia Washington, APRN

Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O.

Eula Weaver, APRN

Barbara Williams, M.D.

Shana Wood, APRN

Charles Yowell, M.D.

Jacob Zellner, D.M.D.

Happy Fall