Meet the Doctor Oct 2021

MEET THE

DOCTORS OXFORD

A PUBLICATION OF THE OXFORD EAGLE - OCT 2021

Lauren Phillips, DMD Oxford Dental What is your area of practice?

General dentistry Where did you attend medical school?

University of Tennessee Health Science Center What does practicing dentistry mean to you?

Practicing dentistry means the world to me. There is no better feeling than taking good care of your patient. I love making my patients smile and having a positive impact on their lives.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of working with patients.

I really enjoy golf cart rides around my neighborhood and playing tennis/ pickleball! I also love being social and anything Ole Miss.

How did you decide to become a doctor?

I have always loved science, art, and helping people. Dentistry is the perfect combination of the three!

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

Oxford has always been near and dear to

my heart. It is such a fabulous town with a great culture and so many interesting people. Plus it has several great schools and seems like a great place to raise a family.

Moving to Oxford was the easiest decision ever!

2155 SOUTH LAMAR BLVD • OXFORD, MS • (662) 234-5222 • WWW.OXFORDDENTAL.COM

Marc Mercier, DMD Oxford Dental What is your area of practice?

General Dentistry Where did you attend medical school?

Temple School of Dentistry Years in practice?

14

you?

Helping patients improve and maintain their smiles is rewarding, because it improves their confidence and quality of life.

What is the biggest health issue you see in When it comes to health, what one thing Oxford? do you wish patients knew?

Lack of dietary education for all ages.

Oral health is more than healthy teeth and gums. It effects the cardiovascular, What is your favorite thing to do outside pulmonary, and the digestive systems, too. of working with patients.

Spending time with my family at home or What does practicing dentistry mean to outdoors.

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

I grew up in North Mississippi, so I have great appreciation and love for the people in this area and town..........and the fact that I’m an Ole Miss Rebel helped make the decision easier, too.

2155 S LAMAR BLVD • OXFORD MS, 38655

Holly Armstrong, FNP Oxford Urgent Care Clinic What is your area of practice?

Family NP Where did you attend medical school?

Mississippi University for Women Years in practice?

17 When it comes to health, what one thing

do you wish patients knew?

That we are learning everyday and we aren’t experts but we are trying to take the best care of them we possibly can.

enjoy taking care of the students, some who What does practicing urgent care mean to may not have a mom here in town or have you? even been to the clinic alone before. Getting to I enjoy taking care of my patients and seeing know them during their time here is great. them when they come in clinic. We have a wonderful patient population and I really

Stephanie Barrett, FNP-BC Oxford Urgent Care Clinic What is your area of practice?

Family Practice - Urgent Care

Years in practice?

26 years as a RN, 20 years as an FNP

Where did you attend medical school?

I attended The University of Mississippi When it comes to health, what one thing to always be an advocate or have an advocate Medical Center for my Bachelors of Science do you wish patients knew? for their healthcare. in and Mississippi University for Women for I truly love my profession and my job, and my Masters of Science in Nursing degree.

I am blessed to love what I do. Patients need

Tracy Smiley FNP-BC Oxford Urgent Care Clinic What is your area of practice?

Urgent Care Where did you attend medical school?

Delta State University-Masters Degree Years in practice?

15

When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

My go-to statement is always… “the most natural way is the best way!” God gave us all we need in nature… make good food choices, drink mostly water & get plenty of physical activity for a long healthy life!

Oxford?

I think in general, society relies too heavily on pharmaceuticals to heal illnesses. I personally feel we should focus our attention on healthy food choices & an active lifestyle.

What is the biggest health issue you see in

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Dr. William Strickland

Dr. Ryan Wally

Oxford Eye Clinic & Optical, PLLC

Oxford Eye Clinic & Optical, PLLC

What is your area of practice?

Full scope primary care optometry

What is your area of practice?

Optometry

Where did you attend medical school?

University of Houston College of Optometry.

Where did you attend medical school?

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.

Years in practice?

36 When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

Good nutrition coupled with a normal body mass index is paramount not only for basic general health but also for good eye health and function.

Unfortunately, we see frequent preventable extreme vision loss

almost solely due to obesity and subsequent diabetes ramifications and other related health disorders.

How did you decide to become a doctor?

Each person is so unique and special…being a part of their life in a good, meaningful way is rewarding. It’s fun over so many years to see each person walking into our practice more as mutual friends than passing acquaintances.

What is the advice you give patients the most when it comes to preventive care?

I always encourage annual eye Years in practice? examinations.

It is essential to 13 reach out to our office any time When it comes to health, what with questions or concerns, one thing do you wish patients especially if they are noticing changes in their vision. knew?

Open communication with your doctor is crucial.

2167 SOUTH LAMAR BLVD • OXFORD, MS • 662-234-6683 • VISIONSOURCE-OXFORDEYECLINIC.COM

Dr. Terri Teague, DO Mississippi Care

What is your area of practice?

Family Medicine Where did you attend medical school?

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Hattiesburg, MS) What does practicing family medicine mean to you?

I enjoy family medicine because it is very rewarding to partner with patients in implementing strategies to improve their health and to have great outcomes.

Before the pandemic, I’d say diabetes, but the biggest issue I see now is probably anxiety in all age groups.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of working with patients.

I enjoy shopping for antiques with my mother and spending time with my two spoiled rotten cats.

What is the biggest health issue you see How did you decide to become a doctor? in Oxford?

I wanted to become a doctor after my father died suddenly when I was thirteen. I hoped to prevent another family from experiencing a loved one’s preventable death.

What is the advice you give patients the most when it comes to preventive care?

If you can avoid medication by making a lifestyle change, I promise it will be worth it in the end.

2173 SOUTH LAMAR BLVD • OXFORD, MS • 662-234-6553 • WWW.ARCARE.NET/LOCATIONS/MISSISSIPPI

Cooper Terry, MD Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine What is your area of practice?

Orthopedic Surgery Where did you attend medical school?

Vanderbilt Years in practice?

25

When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

How important their diet is to their health.

My wife is from Mississippi and she How did you decide to practice in wanted to be near family. Also, we wanted Oxford? a small town feel but a place that has lots to offer, which Oxford certainly does.

Daniel Boyd, MD Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine What is your area of practice?

Orthopaedic surgery, specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement.

16 years

Where did you attend medical school?

University of Mississippi Medical Center

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

North Mississippi is home to me. My wife, Nicole, is from Oxford. We wanted to return home and help serve our community.

Years in practice?

What do your patients say about their

experience with you as their doctor?

The nurses and staff go above and beyond to provide the best care possible.

Kurre Luber, MD Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine What is your area of practice?

Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Where did you attend medical school?

University of Missouri Years in practice?

14 When it comes to health, what one thing

do you wish patients knew?

There have been many advances in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

While many of the surgeries I perform are customized and minimally invasive, it is I enjoy getting patients back to their important to know that not all problems previous level of activity. As team physician require surgery. for Ole Miss and Delta State Universities, I routinely treat patients at a very high skill What does practicing orthopedic medicine level, however I enjoy treating patients of all mean to you? ages and backgrounds.

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Anna Burns, PA-C, ATC Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine What is your area of practice?

Orthopedics

What is your favorite thing to do outside of working with patients.

I enjoy medical mission work. I also enjoy fishing and spending time with my family.

Where did you attend medical school?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

How did you decide to become a physician assistant?

I felt led to become a physician assistant. I thought it would simply be to help care for

Years in practice?

9

patients, but the Lord led my husband and I to adopt a special needs daughter in 2019. It was then I realized why He led me to become a physician assistant.

Beth Norris, FNP-BC Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine What is your area of practice?

Family Nurse Practitioner

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

Oxford is where I was born and raised. I could not see myself practicing anywhere else. It makes a difference treating and caring for generations of families I know.

Where did you attend nursing school?

Delta State University

I spend time with my patients. No matter what issues or concerns my patients have, I What do your patients say about their will dedicate the time to make each person experience with you as their nurse? feel they have gotten the best quality of care.

Years in practice?

7 years as Nurse Practitioner

Chloe Lloyd, FNP-C Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine What is your area of practice?

Orthopedics

do you wish patients knew?

Continuing to exercise and staying active is the key to good overall health.

Where did you attend medical school?

University of Mississippi, University of Memphis

What does orthopedics mean to you?

It means helping people return to or continue doing what they love!

What is your favorite thing to do outside of working with patients.

Ole Miss sports!

When it comes to health, what one thing

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Jeffrey Walter Dennis, MD Internal Medicine What is your area of practice?

My area of practice is Internal Medicine, with focus on preventive medicine, and both acute and chronic medical care.

Where did you attend medical school?

I went to school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

How did you decide to become a How did you decide to practice in Oxford? doctor?

My wife Jessica and I have always loved While in high school, I had the Oxford.

She graduated from Oxford High opportunity to work in a nursing home for school, and we both went to college at Ole a student council project.

Miss. My brother was practicing pediatrics here when I was being recruited by Baptist.

Milton Hobbs, MD Internal Medicine What is your area of practice?

Internal Medicine Where did you attend medical school?

The University of Alabama at Birmingham When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

The Importance of maintaining a reasonable body weight.

What does practicing Internal Medicine mean to you?

The variety of problems you encounter gives you new challenges nearly every day. It is

gratifying to work through problems with the end result being to help the patient.

How did you decide to become a doctor?

I was influenced by several Oxford physicians I looked up to.

Charles K. Hill, MD Internal Medicine What is your area of practice?

Internal Medicine care?

Apples don’t fall far from trees. to be like the greatest doctor I knew - my Dad. What do your patients say about their What is the advice you give patients experience with you as their doctor?

How did you decide to become a doctor? the most when it comes to preventive I hope they say that they learn something I knew from the time I was a teenager new about themselves each time they are in thatI wanted to become a doctor. I wanted the clinic.

Where did you attend medical school?

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

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Kimberly L. Webb, DO Webb Family Medical Clinic

What is your area of practice?

Family Medicine Where did you attend medical school?

Kansas City University of Biomedical Sciences Years in practice?

20 How did you decide to become a doctor?

I grew up in a small town in the Mississippi Delta, Louise, and I have always wanted to take care of my neighbors. I had a wonderful family doctor, Dr. Mack Gorton, that took care of my entire family. I have always been inspired by him.

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

I went to school at Ole Miss, so my love for Oxford and Ole Miss is great. It was never a tough decision to move to Oxford. I am a huge Ole Miss sports fan.

2222 JACKSON AVE W • OXFORD, MS • 662-380-5560 405 N MAIN ST • WATER VALLEY, MS • 662-714-4460

Dr. Andrew Ross & Dr. Alison Ross Ross Family Dental What is your area of practice?

Dentistry Where did you attend medical school?

University of MS School of Dentistry Years in practice?

12 for Andrew, 10 for Alison When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

Everything that enters your mouth can affect the rest of your body. By improving your oral health, you can often improve your overall health.

you?

We love dentistry because we love seeing our patients smiling big and confidently!

We enjoy seeing all ages and especially love watching our patients and families grow over the years. Our patients become our What does practicing dentistry mean to friends!

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

I (Andrew) grew up in Oxford and always knew I wanted to return home to practice. It is a huge privilege to take care of old friends, former classmates and teachers, and neighbors. We have a great community here, and I consider it a true blessing to work in Oxford.

2710 WEST OXFORD LOOP • OXFORD, MS 38655 • 662-234-2722

Wesley Hutchison, FNP Oxford Healthcare Associates

What is your area of practice?

Family Medicine Where did you attend medical school?

University of Southern Mississippi When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

Many common medical issues can be resolved by proper nutrition and exercise.

Oxford?

A wonderful opportunity came up.

What does practicing medicine mean to What is your favorite thing to do outside of working with patients. you?

Spend time with my family.

It’s just a blessing to be able to help the students and faculty of Oxford School How did you decide to practice in District.

What is the advice you give patients the most when it comes to preventive care?

Diet and exercise are better than any prescription I could write you.

2716 WEST OXFORD LOOP • OXFORD, MS 38655 • 662-715-3335

Leslie Sheffield, FNP-C Oxford Health Care Associates, North Mississippi Primary Health Care What is your area of practice?

Family practice Where did you attend medical school?

Texas State University Years in practice?

6 When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

What does practicing family practice mean to you?

Practicing family medicine in the primary healthcare setting means the world to me, as it is very special to have the opportunity

to be your partner in health, ensuring that your mental and physical health are well cared for so that you can have the best life possible.

What is the biggest health issue you see in Oxford?

In Oxford, I have noticed that the biggest health issues stem from the community not being aware of access to resources, affordable healthcare services and medications.

2716 WEST OXFORD LOOP • OXFORD, MS 38655 • 662-715-3335

Joe T. Harris, MD Children’s Clinic of Oxford

What is your area of practice?

Pediatrics Where did you attend medical school?

UMMC

You have to establish good health habits.

Sometimes the patients aren’t too happy especially if they’re getting vaccines, but What do your patients say about their their parents are appreciative of the caring experience with you as their doctor? nature of our practice.

Years in practice?

35 When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

Establishing healthy habits in childhood can help prevent problems as an adult. It’s easier to prevent then it is to treat!

What does practicing Pediatrics mean to you?

Having a part in helping my patients stay healthy and get better.

What is the biggest health issue you see in Oxford?

The lack of and unavailability of mental healthcare providers and facilities.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of working with patients.

Being outdoors, playing golf, taking care of my lawn.

How did you decide to become a doctor?

That’s all I have ever wanted to do.

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

I fell in love with the town when I was in pharmacy school here. It reminded me of my hometown of Tupelo.

What is the advice you give patients the most when it comes to preventive care?

288 SOUTH LAMAR BLVD • OXFORD, MS • 662-234-8286 • WWW.OXFORDKIDS.COM

Paula Akers, NP Children’s Clinic of Oxford

What is your area of practice?

Pediatrics/Adolescents Where did you attend medical school?

UMMC Years in practice?

40 years as a RN with 26 of those being as a NP. When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

I want patients and their families to know that they have control over their health through making healthy choices such as eating healthy, exercising, sleeping,

What is the advice you give patients the most when it comes to preventive care?

The main advice I give is to eat vegetables, drink water, play outside, exercise and limiting screen time, and connecting with others.

limit screen time.

288 SOUTH LAMAR BLVD • OXFORD, MS • 662-234-8286 • WWW.OXFORDKIDS.COM

Sara Kain, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC Children’s Clinic of Oxford What is your area of practice?

Pediatrics Where did you attend medical school?

Purdue University Years in practice?

2 When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

Never hesitate to reach out to your health What is your favorite thing to do outside care provider as a parent’s intuition is of working with patients. usually always right.

Being out on the lake fishing with my

family What do your patients say about their experience with you as their doctor?

I’m relatable as I am a mother to young children, I truly understand what they are going through.

288 SOUTH LAMAR BLVD • OXFORD, MS • 662-234-8286 • WWW.OXFORDKIDS.COM

Cal Adams, MD Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Foot and Ankle Where did you attend medical school?

The University of Mississippi Medical Center

do you wish patients knew?

That there are many foot and ankle conditions that can be treated without surgery. Also that there are many new techniques we are using to treat foot and ankle conditions.

When it comes to health, what one thing What is the advice you give patients the

most when it comes to preventive care?

Not to ignore foot and ankle conditions that you have been experiencing. There are things that we can help you with.

Tyler Marks, MD Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Hand, wrist and elbow Where did you attend medical school?

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Osteoarthritis is a prevalent issue which negatively effects many people. While I have seen many of my patients suffer from this disease, there are several conservative and surgical approaches to manage and ease pain.

What is the biggest health issue you see in Oxford?

How did you decide to practice in Oxford?

In talking with referring physicians, we

learned there was a need for specialized services for people with hand, wrist, and elbow related issues. We love the Oxford community and we’re excited to offer services here to help fill that need.

Ryves Moore, MD Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Orthopedics- Sports Medicine Where did you attend medical school?

UMMC - Jackson

I get to work with people of all ages - high school, college and recreational athletes.

The wide variety of injuries is always interesting and fun to get people back to what they enjoy doing.

My wife, Mary Chris and I both went to What does practicing orthopedics mean How did you decide to practice in Ole Miss and have a lot of family in Oxford to you?

Oxford? and north Mississippi.

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Rowland Roberson, MD Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Orthopedics Where did you attend medical school?

University of MS Medical School Years in practice?

7

When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

That hip and knee replacement has improved significantly over the last decade Usually by the time I see for the entire patient experience. patients, they have fairly significant arthritis. Regardless, I usually recommend What is the advice you give patients the regular exercise to encourage joint health most when it comes to preventive care? and weight loss if needed.

Phillip Sandifer, MD Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Orthopedic Surgery, Hip & replacement

Knee

Where did you attend medical school?

University of MS Medical Center

Years in practice?

4 mobility.

What does practicing orthopedic medicine mean to you?

How did you decide to practice in I enjoy the opportunity that specializing Oxford? in hip and knee arthroplasty affords me to Oxford is a great place to raise a family help my patients regain independence and and practice medicine.

David Vecchione, MD Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Spine Surgery Where did you attend medical school?

New York University When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

From a surgeon perspective, we are

assessing the most effective way to improve quality of life in the safest manner. Achieving this goal can be completed with or without surgery, but will vary greatly from patient to patient, making the patient-physician relationship significant to decision making.

Practicing spine surgery means assuming the responsibility of informing patients of the most appropriate options available and What does practicing medicine mean to executing the selected plan effectively. you?

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Miranda Bennett, FNP-C Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Orthopedics

I have been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for 16 years.

Where did you attend medical school?

University of Tennessee-Health Science Center

What does practicing orthopedics mean to you? have the opportunity to meet and treat Practicing orthopedics, I am able to work patients in all walks of life. with patients of all age groups. Whether it’s accidents, sports injuries, or aging joints, I

Years in practice?

Terri Gillespie, FNP-C Specialty Orthopedic Group What does practicing orthopedic medicine mean to you?

Our patients are my passion, and returning them to their baseline is my goal, whether through injections for arthritis, casting for fractures, or establishing a personalized treatment plan. I’m particularly interested in Dupuytren’s Contracture, a genetic condition

my father suffers from. The injections for this condition, administered by our hand specialist, Dr. Tyler Marks, aid in reversing the contractures, which helps the patient have more mobility and use of their hands.

My happiest times are spent with my husband and our three beautiful little girls.

What is your favorite thing to do outside We enjoy spending time outdoors with of working with patients. friends, especially at the lake.

Katie Soldevila, MD Specialty Orthopedic Group What is your area of practice?

Orthopedics Where did you attend medical school?

University of Alabama at Birmingham Years in practice?

I have been a nurse practitioner for 8 years.

What does practicing Orthopedics mean to you?

Practicing orthopedics means helping patients return to the activities they enjoy doing and being able to do those activities with less of working with patients. pain and limitations.

I enjoy watching the sporting events that my three sons participate in, attending Ole Miss What is your favorite thing to do outside sporting events with my family, and exercising.

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Dr. Winn Walcott, MD Mississippi Asthma and Allergy Clinic

What is your area of practice?

Asthma, Allergy, Immunology.

When did you attend medical school?

Attended medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

What is the biggest health issue you see in Oxford?

The biggest health issue from our field’s standpoint is the high pollen burden that is seen in the spring and fall which leads to flares of allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms along with high humidity which leads to a significant prevalence house dust mites, which leads to daily rhinitis symptoms

including my three granddaughters, one of which lives in Oxford.

What is the advice you give patients the most when it comes to preventive care?

It is of the utmost importance for patients that serve as a trigger for recurrent infections. to take medicines as prescribed and to keep What is your favorite thing to do outside scheduled follow-up visits. Taking medicines as prescribed is essential for appropriate of working with patients?

My favorite hobby is sports, mostly golf. I prevention of exacerbations and attainment enjoy being with my friends and family, of appropriate control of symptoms.

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Dr. Claire Rosenblatt, MD Mississippi Asthma and Allergy Clinic What is your area of practice?

Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Where did you attend medical school?

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS

week and not exercising when they could exercise if they were on controller medications.

When it comes to health, what one thing do you wish patients knew?

Health is a combination of both a health lifestyle and preventive medications.

What is the advice you give patients the most when it comes to preventive care?

I try to remind patients that exercising and being active is both good for you physically and emotionally. With encouragement and exercise, we are sometimes able to get patients off of chronic medications.

In Oxford, I believe many people do not realize the poor control of chronic illnesses What is the biggest health issue you see in and limit their activity. For example, asthma Oxford? patients using albuterol more than twice a

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