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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Russell Cole, M.D., President
John Meade, M.D., President-Elect
Brence Sell, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer
Helen Paulson, M.D., Immediate Past President
Nicholas Farber, M.D.
Candace Gonzalez, M.D.
Narayanan Krishnamoorthy, M.D.
Alexander Loeb, M.D.
Michelle Miller, M.D.
Amy Neal, M.D.
Mary Norton, M.D.
Cassandra Parra-Ferro and Louisa Sellinger, CMS Alliance Co-Presidents
Cielo Rose, D.O.
Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, M.D.
Del Carter, M.D., Family Medicine Resident
Tom Block, MS, Executive Director, CMS
PUBLICATION
EDITOR
Frank Skilling, M.D.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Lauren Trudgeon
MANAGING EDITOR
Shannon Boyle
EDITOR EMERITUS
Charles E. Moore, M.D.
Please contact Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org. All articles submitted will be reviewed by your peers prior to publishing.
A NIGHT TO CONNECT: WELCOMING OUR NEW PHYSICIANS
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 6:00 pm
Goodwood Museum & Gardens Carriage House
To RSVP and to share new physician information (started with a Tallahassee-region practice Jan. 2024 or later), please fill out the form on this website: A Night to Connect: Welcoming Our New Physicians
This event is free to attend thanks to our sponsors and hosts: Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Capital Health Plan, Capital Medical Society, and HCA Florida Healthcare.
NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK
Gianna M. Mercogliano, M.D.
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
Internship/Residency: Vidant Medical Center
Fellowship: University of Florida
Practice: TMH Physician PartnersHospital-Based Care
Specialty: Nephrology, Internal Medicinee
Specialty: Dermatology
RESIDENT MEMBERS:
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY
Ashley K. Desinor, M.D., Florida State University, 2025
Bryan D'Ostroph, M.D., Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 2025
Cathelencia Wanna Francisque, M.D., University of South Florida, 2025
Holly Elizabeth Klopfenstein, M.D., Florida State University, 2015
Samuel Morris, M.D., Wayne State University, 2025
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, CLASS OF 2028
Mohammad Tahseen Alkaelani, M.D., Florida State University, 2025
Gary Deal-Laroda, M.D., University of the West Indies, Jamaica, 2019
Warren Dunn, M.D., University of the West Indies, Jamaica, 2017
Karem Thomas Garcia, M.D., Universidad de Oreinte Escuela de Medicina, 2018
Patricia Hammer, D.O., Kansas City University, 2024
Shannon Headley, D.O., Oklahoma State Univesity College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2021
Livia Lopes, M.D., Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes Faculdade de Medicina, 2008
Mikaela Martin, M.D., University of the West Indies, Jamaica, 2020
Harley Ponder, M.D., Mercer University, 2025
Stacy-Ann Reid, M.D., University of the West Indies, Jamaica, 2017
Jason “Paul” Willis, D.O., Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2025
UCF/HCA CONSORTIUM AT HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Erin Ginsburg, M.D., Florida State University, 2023
Tanner Harding, M.D., University of Central Florida, 2023
Emily Jacox, M.D., Baylor, 2022
Genevieve A. Patrick, M.D., Florida State University, 2024
Parastou Shahzeidi, M.D., Florida State University, 202
UCF/HCA CONSORTIUM AT HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Shiza Idrees, D.O., Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2025
Jane de Vos, M.D., St. George's University, 2024
Jonathan Eisenhamer, M.D., Trinity School of Medicine, 2023
Lynn Fan, M.D., University of Miami, 2025
Cody Hibbs, D.O., NOVA Southeastern University Osteopathic Medicine, 2024
Ekaterina Karelova, D.O., Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2025
Patrice Lexima, M.D., Howard University, 2025
Agrata Mishra, M.D., Florida International University, 2025
Jacob Park, M.D., University of Queensland, 2023
Praewa Silapajarn, D.O., University of Incarnate Word SOM, 2023
Allyson Williams, D.O., Ross University, 2023
WELCOME
Luiz Franco, MD
Endocrinology, Obesity & Diabetes
Medical School:
Universidade Federal do Ceara | Fortaleza, Brazil
Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Internal Medicine) | Dallas, TX
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Endocrinology and Metabolism) | Dallas, TX
Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine
“Prevention of Medical Errors” (2-hour required CME)
Presenters: Julia Weeks, M.D., Tallahassee Memorial
Family Medicine Residency Program and E. Victoria "Tori" Penny, Penny Stephens Law, PLLC
6:00 pm
Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
October 28, 2025
A Night to Connect: Welcoming Our New Physicians
6:00 pm
Goodwood Carriage House
December 4, 2025
CMS Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Auction
6:00 pm
The Moon
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN! DID WE MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY? IF SO, PLEASE EMAIL ROSALIE CARLIN AT RCARLIN@CAPMED.ORG!
Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine | Tallahassee, FL
Residency: FSU College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program at TMH | Tallahassee, FL
Board
Kevonne Kamoy O'Brien Dawson, M.D. - 2 nd
William G. Donnellan, Jr., M.D. - 2nd
Jonathan Piccolo, M.D. - 3 rd
Justine G. Bedolla, M.D. - 4th
Roy M. Forman, M.D. - 4th
Kristen Baker Nava, M.D. - 4th
Mary P. Norton, M.D. - 4th
Melanie G. Vasquez, M.D. - 4th
David J. Dolson, M.D. - 6th
Windrik Lynch, M.D. - 8 th
J. Brian Sheedy, M.D. - 8 th
Daphne St. Juste, M.D. - 8 th
Bertis Darryl "Tripp" Taylor, M.D. - 8 th
Rohan Joseph, M.D. - 10 th
L. Steve Sarbeck, M.D. - 10 th
Yasir Bouchi, M.D. - 11th
Dajour Collins, M.D. - 11th
Drake Donaldson, D.O. - 12 th
{OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS}
Thomas Noel, M.D. - 12 th
Tony A. Weaver, M.D. - 13th
Jessica Elizabeth Houpe, M.D. - 14th
Sandeep Rahangdale, M.D. - 14th
Eliot Sieloff, M.D. - 14th
Zainab Elmahmoud, M.D. - 16th
Pat M. Woodward, M.D. - 16th
Garrett Chumney, M.D. - 18 th
Matthew Lawson, M.D. - 19 th
Mary Jane Tucker, M.D. - 19 th
Joshua Wasdin, D.O. - 19 th
Anna Malcolm, D.O. - 20 th
James Walton, III, DDS - 20 th
Dennis E. Williams, M.D. - 21 st
Scott Tetreault, M.D. - 22nd
Patrice T. Bidwell, M.D. - 23 rd
Walter Carr, M.D. - 23 rd
Eric Chung, M.D. - 24th
Lindsay Diane Hinson-Knipple, M.D. - 24th
Stephen Richardson, M.D. - 24th
H. Logan Brooks, Jr., M.D. - 25th
David Dixon, D.O. - 25th
Andrea Venturini, M.D. - 25th
Brewster Caldwell, D.O. - 26th
Amanda P. Davis, M.D. - 26th
Janice Lawson, M.D. - 26th
Cody A. VanLandingham, M.D. - 26th
Kathryn H. Davis, M.D. - 27th
Shiza Idrees, D.O. - 29 th
Kenneth R. Wasson, M.D. - 29 th
Chien-Yi Ruby Williams, M.D. - 29 th
J.W. Richard Davis, M.D. - 30 th
D. Paul Robinson, M.D. - 30 th
John Streacker, M.D. - 31 st
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN! DID WE MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY? IF SO, PLEASE EMAIL ROSALIE CARLIN AT RCARLIN@CAPMED.ORG!
WELCOME
Natalia Rocha, MD Cardiology
Medical School: Universidade Federal do Ceara | Fortaleza, Brazil
Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Internal Medicine) | Dallas, TX Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease) | Dallas, TX
Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine TMH Physician Partners, Services by Southern Medical Group – Cardiology 1300 Medical Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32308 850-216-0100
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Welcome Baby
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our very own Communications and Events Coordinator, Shannon Boyle, and her husband, Michael, have welcomed their first child!
They are the proud parents of Landon Edward Boyle born on September 4, 2025.
We are so happy for you both and wish your family all the best!
CALLING FOR BABY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Have you welcomed a new child or grandchild into your family since January 2025? If so, we'd love to celebrate this joyful occasion in the January/February 2026 issue of Cap Scan!
Please provide your child or grandchild’s name, birth date, and a photo (optional) to:
Shannon Boyle – sboyle@capmed.org
Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026
We look forward to sharing your happy news with the CMS community!
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2025 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS
On August 20th, Krista Campbell with Kapstone Coaching & Consulting, provided an excellent presentation on “Effective Communication”.
On September 17th, Victoria “Tori” Penny with Penny Stephens Law, provided an informative presentation on “Adverse Incidents”.
We thank MidSouth Bank for sponsoring the August 20th Lunch and Learn. Their representatives were Terri Sue Aldridge and Chris Edwards (pictured).
We thank TMH Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the September 17th Lunch and Learn. Their representatives were Harry Burn and Liz Thiele.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE REMAINING 2025 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS!
Wednesday, October 15
Discover New Ways to Save on Practice Expenses—Including One of the Biggest: Taxes!
Wednesday, November 19
Employment Law-Current Trends
Seminars will be held at the Capital Health Plan on Governors Square Blvd. –and we thank CHP for providing this venue.
Time: 12 Noon to 1:30 PM (Seminar starts at 12:30 PM)
Cost: $13 per person, per seminar (includes lunch)
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.
EVENING ROUNDS WITH CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY: NETWORKING NIGHT WITH FSU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE STUDENTS
August 28, 2025 FSU College of Medicine Atrium and Auditorium
Capital Medical Society recently partnered with the FSU College of Medicine to host the inaugural Evening Rounds: A Career Spotlight Networking Event. Nearly 100 first- and second-year medical students joined two dozen CMS member physicians representing 15 specialties for an evening of conversation and connection. The event offered students valuable insight into a wide range of medical careers while fostering relationships between current and future physicians.
Shared one enthralled participant, “I’m sure I can speak for several other classmates, but homebased opportunities like this create a real sense of belonging and community investment that is such a huge part of being a physician. Even
as simple as a chance to practice professional conversations, especially for those who might be a little shy or less confident about networking, can make a difference in this journey. I’m sure those students valued being able to stand by and soak up those conversations around them too. Please do pass along our gratitude to all the physicians who volunteered their time. We know we come in with a lot of questions and a lot of eagerness. Plus, I’m sure it is exhausting at times following along with our active listening bobble-heads. Hopefully tonight filled their cups a bit, too!”
Thank you, CMS physicians! And thank you to our sponsor CAMPUS USA Credit Union!
Photos courtesy of Eduardo Miyar, FSU College of Medicine Creative Services
Capital Medical Society’s Family Day on September 13th at Challenger Learning Center was fun and educational! Over 100 attendees enjoyed the IMAX movie “Superpower Dogs”, a Planetarium show entitled “A Walk Among the Stars”, several handson kid’s activities, plus lunch and refreshments. Thank you to all our attendees and community supporters for making this a terrific event!
FAMILY DAY
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CMS Membership and CM E Meeting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
THE MAGUIRE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AT WESTMINSTER OAKS
“AI
in Medicine: Practical Applications for Physicians”
Presented by: Sam Ashoo, M.D., FACEP
Please Thank Our Sponsors for Their Support of the September 16th CMS Membership and CME Meeting
Meeting Sponsors
Tallahassee TMS
TMH Federal Credit Union
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Novo Nordisk
To view the Minutes from this meeting, click here.
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!
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION AWARDS
MORE THAN $50,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO FSU MEDICAL STUDENTS
On October 9, the Capital Medical Society Foundation awarded scholarships to ten students in their first or second year of medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine or third or fourth year at its Tallahassee Regional Campus. Historically, the CMS Foundation has now provided over $850,000 in scholarships to FSU College of Medicine students. Three of these students were also chosen to receive awards from other CMS Foundation scholarship funds: Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund – Emma Hughes; The William
2nd year/Class of 2028 Tallahassee, FL
2nd year/Class of 2028 Eastpoint, FL
Frederick Lindsey, M.D. and Jimmie Moore Lindsey Scholarship Fund – Destyni Weiss; and The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Fund – Cattie Li.
Dr. Frank Walker, Chair of the CMS Foundation Scholarship Committee, presented the scholarship check to each of the recipients. Dr. Mark Cannella, anesthesiologist and member of the CMS Foundation Scholarship Committee, copresented the scholarship from the Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund.
2nd year/Class of 2028 Greenacres, FL
2nd year/Class of 2028
Crawfordville, FL
Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholar
JASON BOWDEN
MIKALIN HUCKEBA
TAEJA GARRICK CANNELLA
EMMA HUGHES
BRITTANI KONGALA
3rd year/Class of 2027
Statesville, NC
TYLER ODUM
3rd year/Class of 2027
Coral Springs, FL
DESTYNI WEISS
2nd year/Class of 2028
Crestview, FL
The William Frederick Lindsey, M.D. and Jimmie Moore Lindsey Scholar
CATTIE LI
1st year/Class of 2029
Tallahassee, FL
The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholar
DHENU PATEL
3rd year/Class of 2027
Tallahassee, FL
KALEIGH WINGATE
4th year/Class of 2026
Tallahassee, FL
GET READY TO CELEBRATE!
The CMS Foundation’s 50 th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Auction is happening on Thursday, December 4, 2025—and we’re pulling out all the stops to make it our best one yet! But we need your help to make the magic happen…
We’re on the hunt for fun, fabulous, and festive auction item donations—whether big, small, or somewhere in between!
Spotted something amazing while out shopping? Grab it for the auction, and feel good knowing you’re helping a great cause!
Got questions or ready to donate? Give us a call at (850) 877-9018—we’d love to hear from you!
�� Keep an eye on your mailbox— Holiday Auction invitations will be arriving in November!
Thank you and we’ll see you December 4th!
Take a peek at our wish list and see if you, or someone you know, might be able to help:
�� Weekend Getaways or Vacation Home Stays
�� Hunting or Fishing Trips
�� Outdoor Gear
�� Sports Memorabilia
�� Toys & Games for Kids
�� Home Décor & Art
�� Jewelry
�� Fine Wine & Spirits
�� Holiday-Themed Items
�� Pet Goodies
�� Deadline to donate items: Thursday, November 20
We thank the following donors who recently made a gift to the CMS Foundation:
Capital Medical Society Foundation – 50th Anniversary Appeal – Area of Greatest Need
Anonymous
Amulya Konda, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen C. LaRosa
John P. Mahoney, M.D. – In Memory of Molly A. Mahoney
Dr. and Mrs. Tony A. Weaver
Dr. Richard L. Zorn
Capital Medical Society Foundation – 50th Anniversary Appeal – We Care Network
Dr. and Mrs. H. Avon Doll
Dr. and Mrs. Francis Skilling, Jr. in memory of Dr. Paul Sawyer
Capital Medical Society Foundation – 50th Anniversary Appeal – FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry
Faisal Munasifi, M.D.
Anonymous
Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need
Julian Hurt, M.D.
Robin McDougall, LCSW
The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Lonnie Brown
David Bellamy, M.D.—In Memory of Cecil B. Rolle
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Marian R. Schalk
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Dr. Paul Sawyer
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Long – In Memory of Dr. Robert Orr Middlemas III
Capital Medical Society Foundation – FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry
Anonymous
Elaine Geissinger – In Honor of Hardworking Medical Students
Pam Irwin – In Honor of Steve and Yvonne Brown
David Jones, M.D.
Nancy Loeffler, M.D.- In Honor of Steve and Yvonne Brown
The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Endowment
Francis C. Skilling, Jr. M.D. – In Memory of Molly Mahoney
Francis C. Skilling, Jr. M.D. – In Memory of Michael Wilhoit, M.D
The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Endowment
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams – In Memory of Jane Posey Turner, wife of Dr. Ben Turner
Monthly Recaps
RECEIVED 386 REFERRALS, WITH 169 PATIENTS NEW TO THE PROGRAM
During the months of June 2025 and July 2025, the We Care Network....
$813,854 IN DONATED CARE WAS REPORTED BY WE CARE NETWORK VOLUNTEERS
SCHEDULED 445 APPOINTMENTS WITH VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS
The We Care Network program thanks our referring and donating providers.
To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in June 2025 and July 2025, your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference.
Click here to view a detailed list of providers for June 2025 and July 2025.
