Tulsa Medicine - June 2025

MEDICINE TULSA

TULSA

A Newsletter for the Medical Community

June 2025

Congratulations OU-SCM and OSU-COM 2025 Graduates! p. 05 President’s Letter Ondria C. Gleason, MD p. 03

OU School of Community Medicine Dean Announces Retirement; Burns Named Interim p. 04

Welcome New Member and In Memoriam p. 13

Address: 5315 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105-6539 Web: tcmsok.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS 02

Calendar of Events

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Table of Contents | Leadership | Staff

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President’s Letter

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TCMS Drillers Night - July 1st (Register Now)

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OU-SCM Dean Retires; Burns Named Interim

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OU-TU SCM Class of 2025

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUN 15

Happy Father’s Day from TCMS and the TCMS Foundation!

JUN 16

TCMS Hosts Lunch for incoming OSU Residents at Casual Conversations TCMS and OSMA will be hosting a welcome for 111 incoming OSU Residents

JUN 27

Ad: Copic

10-11 OSU-COM Class of 2025 Cont’d

Phone: 918.743.6184 Fax: 918.743.0336 Email: tcms@tcmsok.org

TCMS Hosts Breakfast for incoming OU Residents at Schusterman

TCMS and OSMA will be hosting a welcome for 56 incoming OU Residents

JUL 01

TCMS Drillers Night at ONEOK Stadium Tuesday, July 1, at 6:00 PM

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Legislative Update - OSMA

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Ad: PLICO

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Welcome New Members // In Memoriam

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Ad: Touchstone Medical Imaging

JUL 02

TCMS Foundation BOD Meeting

LEADERSHIP

JUL 04

Independence Day

JUL 09

TCMS Board of Directors Meeting

JUL 22

OSDS RSS

AUG 09

OSMA Board of Trustees Meeting

TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY Physicians Advancing Health Care

TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION Physicians Caring for the Community

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ondria Gleason, MD - Pres.

John Tedesco, DO - Pres.-Elect Sharon D’Souza, MD - V.P. Stephen Bruns, MD - I.P.P. Christopher Emerson, MD Karen Gold, MD Diane Heaton, MD Brian Macha, MD Reetu Singh, MD Sharon Smallwood, MD James Webb, Jr., MD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Griffiths, MD - Chair Peter Aran, MD Stephen Bruns, MD Ondria Gleason, MD Michael Hairston, CTFA Martina Jelley, MD Brian Macha, MD David Minielly Kulsum Siddiqui John Tedesco, DO Matthew Wenger, MD

STUDENT RESIDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP Sydney Marouk, OSU, OMSIV Lily Robistow, OU, MSIII

STAFF Mark McElreath, MPA Executive Director TCMS & TCMS Foundation mark@tcmsok.org

Joetta Cunningham Director of Operations TCMS joetta@tcmsok.org

Pam Oppelt Care Coordinator Project TCMS pam@tcmsok.org

Ashley Bishop Development Coordinator Project TCMS ashley@tcmsok.org

Join us for an evening of fun, food, baseball, and fireworks. Seating is Limited so Register Now!

6:00 PM at TCMS Offices Closed

6:00 PM at TCMS

More details to come.

Contact Joetta Cunningham: joetta@tcmsok.org for more info.

10:00 AM at OSMA in OKC or via Zoom

PROPER PRESCRIBING CME DATES (VIRTUAL) JUL 18 SEP 12 NOV 13 DEC 05

Friday, July 18, 12-1 PM Friday, September 12, 12-1 PM Thursday, November 13, 6-7 PM Friday, December 5, 12-1 PM Speaker: Cori H. Loomis, JD., McAfee & Taft Free for OSMA members & $75 for non-member physicians

To sign up, or for more information, contact Katie Kemper, 405-601-9571, kemper@okmed.org, or visit www.okmed.org *Signed into law in 2018, Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 1446 mandates that all physicians complete one hour of CME in pain management per year. To help Oklahoma’s physicians better understand how this new law impacts their practice and patients, the Oklahoma State Medical Association is hosting special CMEs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This one-hour event offers insight to the legal issues affecting pain management and an overview of the new laws connected with prescribing opioids to patients. All Oklahoma physicians with a DEA license are required to take this one hour course annually.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Graduation Cheers, Legislative Wrap-Up, and Summer Social Events Ondria C. Gleason, M.D.

As we enter the summer season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the energy and activity within our medical community over the past month. TCMS continues to thrive thanks to your engagement, commitment to professional excellence, camaraderie, and advocacy.

In May, we celebrated the next generation of physicians, as the OU School of Community Medicine and the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine held their 2025 commencement ceremonies, granting medical degrees to a combined total of just under 200 new physicians (See pages 5-11). These graduates represent a hopeful future for healthcare in our state. Many are staying in Oklahoma to pursue residency training and practice in underserved areas—a reflection of the mission and values instilled by both institutions. We offer them our heartfelt congratulations and encouragement as they begin their medical careers.

On the advocacy front, many TCMS members contacted their legislators and were strong advocates for medicine and patients during this legislative session. While several key issues remain works in progress, the session marked some important wins as well as continued challenges. Wins included advancement in prior authorization reform which will require timely decisions on drug authorization requests, and health insurance claw back reform which will shorten the time that insurance companies have to “claw back” previously approved claims. Both bills will become law in November. And, although many of us were disappointed to see further expansion of scope of practice for non-physicians, the OSMA did successfully add to the scope bills several requirements aimed at protecting patients including: NPs and PAs will NOT be allowed to prescribe Schedule II drugs, 6240 hours of supervised clinical experience (under a physician) will be required prior to NP/PA independent practice, as well as additional CME requirements and $1M/$3M medical liability coverage. The OSMA’s ability to navigate complex policy landscapes and keep physician voices at the table is more important than ever. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to read OSMA’s most recent legislative update (See page 12), it’s both informative and a reminder of why physician engagement in policy matters.

An exciting TCMS highlight from May was our MedTalk on Tap social and educational event. This gathering proved once again to be an excellent blend of professional development and networking in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The evening featured an insightful presentation on “Social Media and Reputation Management in the Medical Practice,” presented by our generous sponsor, SVMIC medical malpractice insurance company.

In today’s digital age, managing an online presence is increasingly important for both individual practitioners and larger practices. The talk focused on navigating social media platforms, understanding the risks of online reviews, and strategies for maintaining a positive reputation in an increasingly connected world. From managing patient expectations online to the ethical implications of engaging on social media, the discussion sparked a lot of valuable dialogue. Hopefully, those who attended left with a stronger understanding of how to best protect their reputations and utilize digital tools to enhance their practices. A big thank you to everyone who participated, as well as to our sponsor for providing such relevant, timely information.

Looking ahead, I’m excited about our upcoming Drillers Night at ONEOK Field on Tuesday, July 1st! This is a fantastic event where we can enjoy an evening of baseball, food, connecting with colleagues, and summer fun. Tickets include access to the Coors Light Deck, food, fireworks, and we expect a great turnout. These informal gatherings are a wonderful way to build relationships outside the clinical setting. Though tickets are limited, we’d love to see you there.

As always, thank you for your continued dedication to your patients, your profession, and this community. Let’s keep the momentum going as we move into the second half of the year.

Ondria C Gleason, MD TCMS President June 2025 | Tulsa Medicine | 03

UPCOMING EVENT

TCMS Drillers Night - Tuesday, July 1st Tulsa County Medical Society

It is our Fourth Annual Night at the Drillers for Tulsa County Medical Society members with Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society members.

We have reserved the Coors Light Deck, so capacity will be limited to the first 80 attendees who register. We look forward to this social event with food, drinks, baseball, and fireworks!

REGISTER HERE FOR DRILLERS NIGHT

When: Tuesday, July 1st at 6:00 PM Cost: FREE - Admission to the ballgame, food, drinks, fireworks included, cash bar available.

Who can attend: Any TCMS Member plus one guest.

How to RSVP: Online - Click on Registration Button Call - 918.743.6184 Email - mark@tcmsok.org Because this is a no charge event, we politely ask you make every effort to attend if you RSVP.

OU School of Community Medicine Dean Announces Retirement; Burns Named Interim OU School of Community Medicine With Dr. Herman’s retirement, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Boyd (Bo) D. Burns has agreed to serve as Interim Dean of the OU SCM, pending Board of Regents’ approval, effective July 1, 2025.

After a decade of service to OU, Dr. James M. Herman recently shared his intent to retire at the end of June. In addition to serving as Dean of the OU SCM, he holds the Morningcrest Endowed Leadership Chair and has also served as head of the faculty practice in Tulsa. Since coming to OU in 2015, Dr. Herman has been a tireless ambassador for learners, faculty, staff, and patients alike. He has led a number of signature initiatives, including curricular innovation – the piloting of the highly progressive three-year medical school curriculum stands as a notable recent distinction. Most meaningful, however, is the servant culture he has nurtured at the School of Community Medicine. His legacy of service and innovation continues to shape the University of Oklahoma and the Tulsa community for the better. We sincerely wish him the best as he enters retirement.

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As the George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Burns has led one of the region’s most respected residency programs, tripling faculty size and expanding clinical training across multiple health systems. In 2024, he was appointed Chief of Staff at Hillcrest Medical Center, where he continues to champion quality, safety, and interprofessional collaboration. Dr. Burns is a nationally recognized voice in academic medicine. He recently served as President of the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD), advocating for innovation and excellence in graduate medical education. He is also a recipient of the EMRA Chair of the Year Award and a frequent contributor to leading journals and national conferences. Known for his transparent, relationshipcentered leadership, Dr. Burns has earned the trust of colleagues across departments, campuses, and health systems. As Interim Dean, he will lead with the same spirit of collaboration, integrity, and purpose that has defined his career.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Burns on this well-deserved appointment and in supporting him as he guides the School of Community Medicine through this important period of transition, during which he will work closely with Dr. Herman.

Sincerely, Ian F. Dunn, M.D., FACS, FAANS Executive Dean OU College of Medicine

Gary E. Raskob, Ph.D. SVP and Provost OU Health Sciences

OU-TU SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025 Congratulations to all the medical students on your outstanding achievement of graduating from medical school and embarking on the next phase of your journey into residency! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for medicine have brought you to this significant milestone in your career. As you transition into residency, you are entering a new chapter filled with challenges, growth opportunities, and invaluable learning experiences. Your commitment to patient care, continuous learning, and professional development will undoubtedly serve you well as you navigate the demands of residency training. Embrace this exciting time with enthusiasm and determination, knowing that you are well-prepared to make a positive impact in the lives of your future patients. Congratulations once again on your graduation and best wishes for a successful and fulfilling residency ahead. Please join TCMS in congratulating these 2025 graduates. *The list of graduates are provided by their respective schools.

Mohamad Bisher Akel, M.D. Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN Pediatrics

Joe Edmonds, M.D. University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, KS Orthopaedic Surgery

Ahmad Almughrabi, M.D. OMECO-OK Enid, OK Family Medicine

Chase Gaddis, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Preliminary Medicine Boston University Medical Center Boston, MA Diagnostic Radiology

Shannon Denise Ashworth, M.D. University of Missouri School of Medicine Columbia, MO Pediatrics Uduak Udoh Bassey, M.D., Ph.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine Rachel Fisher Bright, M.D. Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Ed. Rochester, MN Emergency Medicine

Abby Bailey Hamilton, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Pediatrics Cindy Ho, M.D. University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, AZ General Surgery Ian Kargl, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Kyleigh Amaris Royal, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Neurology

William Maher, M.D., M.P.H. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK General Surgery

William Runion, M.D. Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA Obstetrics-Gynecology

Courtney McCorkle, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Sierra Humphrey Spies, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Lana Mnajjed, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK General Surgery-Preliminary

Lauren Michelle Taylor, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Maria Paszkowiak, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Raegan Tremblay, M.D., M.P.H. University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Seattle, WA Emergency Medicine

Zoe Davis, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK General Surgery

Nitya Rajagopal, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Neurology

Andrew Thomas Wilburn, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Isaiah Ebert, M.D. St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine

Vaishnavi Sneha Reddy, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Ainsly Paige Wolfinbarger, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Christian Brillhart, M.D. In His Image Tulsa, OK Family Medicine Alec Camacho, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine Cade Church, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Psychiatry Aubree Crabb, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Preliminary Medicine University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Diagnostic Radiology

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OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025 Sarah Elizabeth Blakley, D.O. Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA Emergency Medicine

Priya Chetan, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Jessica Blalock, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine

Mark Samuel Cieminski, D.O. OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Emergency Medicine

Molly Bloom, D.O. Prisma Health Univ. of South Carolina SOM Greenville, SC Internal Medicine-Pediatrics

Payton Elizabeth Clark, D.O. Western Reserve Hospital Cuyahoga Falls, OH Otolaryngology

Drake Allen, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Rachel Bonk, D.O. University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KA Pathology

Caitlin Hillary Conetta, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Diagnostic Radiology

Joshua Autaubo, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Stephanie Booth, D.O. Wright State University Boonshoft SOM Dayton, OH Preliminary General Surgery

Andrew H. Cook, D.O. Conway Regional Health System Conway, AR Internal Medicine

J. Tyler Babek, D.O. University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS Emergency Medicine

Nicholas Boyne, D.O. OSU-CHS Norman Regional Medical Center Norman, OK Emergency Medicine

Katherine Jane Cox, D.O. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Dermatology

Joshua Baer, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Pedro Henrique Braga, D.O. OSU-CHS AllianceHealth Durant, OK Family Medicine

Nicole Cueli, D.O. OSU-CHS Stillwater Medical Center Stillwater, OK Internal Medicine

Blake Andrew Barron, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Brian Jeffrey Burling, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Anesthesiology

Jazmine Daniels, D.O. Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Ill. Emergency Medicine

Kyrsten Bené Valentine, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Elizabeth Paige Caldwell, D.O. Billings Clinic Billings, MT Internal Medicine

Juan M. del Rosario, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine

Carly Blackshear, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Diagnostic Radiology

Blake W. Carter., D.O. HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, TX Emergency Medicine

Paul Amellaly Delgado, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Timothy Floyd Blackstad, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Matthew Chancellor, D.O. Trident Medical Center North Charleston, SC Emergency Medicine

Cole DeWitt, D.O. OSU-CHS AllianceHealth Durant, OK Family Medicine

Kaleb Taylor Blackwell, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Asaad Chaudhry, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Shania Joyce Do, D.O. University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Austin, TX Pediatrics

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OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025 Madeline Joy Draper, D.O. University of Wyoming Cheyenne, WY Family Medicine

Kyle James Fitzgerald, D.O. University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KS General Surgery

Cooper Hamilton, D.O. Norman Regional Medical Center Norman, OK Emergency Medicine

Emily DuBuc, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Steven Bradley Fruit, D.O. Norman Regional Medical Center Norman, OK Emergency Medicine

Jessica Dansey Hardin, D.O. University of Arkansas College of Medicine Little Rock, AR Emergency Medicine

Joseph N. Eid, D.O. Northwell Staten Island University Hospital Staten Island, NY Emergency Medicine

Merhawit Ghebrehiwet, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Holly Harrison, D.O. In His Image Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Oula M. Eldow, D.O. Conroe Regional Medical Center Conroe, TX Family Medicine

Angel Giron Lopez, D.O. George Washington University Washington D.C. Emergency Medicine

Maurine Elizabeth Hart, D.O. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fayetteville, AR Family Medicine

Covenant C. Elenwo, D.O. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple, TX Dermatology

Christopher Franklyn Godman, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Mackenzie Lynn Hattabaugh, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine

Alexandria Kathryn Elmore, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Trey Gooch, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine

Shaelyn Hayes, D.O. Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Norfolk, VA Internal Medicine-Geriatrics

Ryan Elizabeth Emmert, D.O. OU Dean McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, OK Ophthalmology

James BeDelle Graham IV, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine

Christian Hemmerich, D.O. HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, FL Dermatology

Zachary Taylor Ernst, D.O. University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, N.M. Child Neurology

Jessica Gray, D.O. CoxHealth Springfield, MO Family Medicine

Paige Garcia Hinahon, D.O. Corewell Health Grand Rapids, MI Emergency Medicine

Kade Ezell, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine

Cole Grimes, D.O. Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio, TX Pediatrics

Haley Howard, D.O. Trident Medical Center North Charleston, SC Emergency Medicine

Madison Fallis, D.O. Scott Air Force Base Belleville, Ill. Family Medicine

Angela Rachelle Hairston, D.O., M.S. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine

Brendon Feliciano, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Dorsa Hajimirsadeghi, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine

Andee Beth Fitts, D.O. Cape Fear Valley Health Fayetteville, NC Emergency Medicine

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OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025 Randi Kerr, D.O. CoxHealth Springfield, MO Family Medicine

Kenneth Nathaniel Loyd, D.O. Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC Internal Medicine

Sireene Anwar Khader, D.O. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City, OK Obstetrics and Gynecology

Alexander James Lundberg, D.O. Barnes-Jewish Hospital Missouri Baptist MC St. Louis, MO Internal Medicine

Taimoor Ahmad Khan, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Sadaf Kouhi Luth, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Erin Ingham, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Chase M. Kimbrough, D.O. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine

Kaylee Ilene Mach, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Diagnostic Radiology

Sydney Allison Spillane Jacob, D.O. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fayetteville, AR Internal Medicine

Gideon Joel Lapp, D.O. HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, FL Emergency Medicine

Kimberly Joyce Magana, D.O. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, TX Internal Medicine

William Janes, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Stephanie Laughlin, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Trevor Reed Magee, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Urology

Deserée Monique Jones, D.O. University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chase Edward Lee, D.O. OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Family Medicine

Holden Chance Mayfield, D.O., M.H.A. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, N.H. Emergency Medicine

Garrett Jones, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Otolaryngology

Madeline Camille Lee-Matthesen D.O. OMECO Griffin Memorial Norman, OK Psychiatry

Cassie Anne McCoy, D.O. Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Ed. Rochester, Minn.

Pediatrics

Jonathan B. Jones, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Karissa LeHew, D.O. HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, FL Transitional Year

Derek Will McGuire, D.O. Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA Emergency Medicine

Morgan Leigh Jones, D.O. Central IA Health System Des Moines, IA Internal Medicine

Mercedes Andrea Lincoln, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Obstetrics and Gynecology

Haddon McIntosh, D.O. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Emergency Medicine

Kimberly Kaase, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Obstetrics and Gynecology

Justin S. Lippard, D.O. Capital Health Regional Medical Center Pennington, NJ Transitional Year

Robert Millhollon, D.O. OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Emergency Medicine

Abigail Elizabeth Kee, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Jordan Makayla Lowrimore, D.O. University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, KS Obstetrics and Gynecology

Kirstien Minley, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine

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OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025 Linda H. Nguyen, D.O. University of Texas McGovern Medical School Houston, TX Emergency Medicine

Alexandra Prough, D.O. HCA Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare El Paso, TX Obstetrics and Gynecology

Vina T. Nguyen-Lumpkin, D.O. Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA Family Medicine

Lindsey Kay Purcell, D.O. Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA Neurology

Michalah O’Connell, D.O. University of Arkansas College of Medicine Fayetteville, AR Internal Medicine

Michael E. Raischel, D.O. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, OH Psychiatry

Jay S. Modi, D.O. HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, Blacksburg, VA Dermatology

Danielle O’Connor, D.O. OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Emergency Medicine

Elissa Diann White Ray, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine

Hunter Moody, D.O. OSU-CHS Norman Regional Medical Center, Norman, OK Emergency Medicine

Garrett Denny Owen, D.O. In His Image Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Kaylin Gayle Ray, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Internal Medicine

Timothy Moore, D.O. University of Missouri Kansas City, MO Family Medicine

Hunter Park, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine

Jack Fenwick Rea, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Anesthesiology

Rohaan Muhammad Tai, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Internal Medicine

Del S. Perkins IV, D.O. Edmond, OK B.A., The University of Oklahoma

Nick Richardson, D.O. In His Image Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Amanda Maria Myers, D.O. Texas Health HEB Bedford, TX Internal Medicine

Rachel Elizabeth Perkins, D.O. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Pediatrics

Rileigh Tenae Ricken, D.O. Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk, VA Transitional Year

Kennedi Nash, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Caleb Peters, D.O. OSU-CHS Norman Regional Medical Center Norman, OK Emergency Medicine

Quanisha Monique Roberson, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ryan D. Newhardt, D.O. Western Reserve Hospital Cuyahoga Falls, OH Internal Medicine

Cole Robert Phelps, D.O. Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio, TX Orthopaedic Surgery

Lauren Kate Robinson, D.O. CommonSpirit Health Pueblo, CO Family Medicine

Godlove M. Ngo, D.O. Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals Portland, OR Internal Medicine

Gunnar Phillips, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Jake Allen Romoser, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Khuong H. Nguyen, D. O. University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, AZ Neurology

Sydney Rae Pirkle, D.O. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Philadelphia, PA Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Chet Rotton, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Internal Medicine

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OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025 Faiz Mohammad Safdar, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Neurology

Carly Stewart, D.O. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, FL Pediatrics

Jason Lee Webb, D.O. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fayetteville, AR Family Medicine

Erhan Sarica, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Diagnostic Radiology

Laura Ann Strand, D.O., Pharm.D. Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, NC Internal Medicine

Jordan Brooke Webb, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Sadie Elise Schiffmacher, D.O. Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO Child Neurology

Nicholas Subbie, D.O. OMECO Griffin Memorial, Norman, OK Psychiatry

Megan Lea Whorton, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Joseph Schnitker, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine

Marissa Thoendel, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Sarah Eleanor Wilkinson, D.O. OSU-CHS AllianceHealth Durant, OK Family Medicine

Meghna Shankar, D.O. Creighton University Phoenix, AZ Family Medicine

Megan Tramel, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine

Clark E. Williams II, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Family Medicine

Breanna Sharp-Robertson, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Lauren Triplitt, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Carlo LeMonte Williams, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Patrick Drake Short, D.O. University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, KY Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Katie Tucker, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Andrew D. Wilson, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine

Jensen B. Simmons, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine

Austin Vaclaw, D.O. Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas, Nev. Family Medicine

Hannah Katherine Wingo, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Nicholas Anthony Simon Jr., D.O. Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, TX Internal Medicine

Areli M. Villalobos, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics

Chase Thomas Yager, D.O. OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Family Medicine

C. Calvin Sisemore, D.O. University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, KS Diagnostic Radiology

Colin Vogt, D.O. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH Internal Medicine

Cody Yelton, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine

Riley Smith, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry

Colton D. Wagoner, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine

Jason Zabel, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Orthopaedic Surgery

Emily Anyeley Sowah, D.O. Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas Emergency Medicine

Luke Christian Weaver, D.O. Gundersen Health System La Crosse, Wis. Internal Medicine

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MEMBER BENEFIT

Legislative Update Oklahoma State Medical Association 2025 SESSION ADJOURNS SINE DIE As the legislative session moved toward Sine Die adjournment required by Friday, May 30, 5 p.m., there was an unusual number of moving pieces, rapid motions, parliamentary procedures, veto overrides, and budget-related votes. The final 48 hours of the session provided several last-minute actions that made a significant impact on Oklahoma’s physicians and their patients.

Below are a few highlights. To read our full end-of-session report, including an overview of the events surrounding the clash between the Governor and the Legislature, click here.

LEGISLATURE OVERTURNS VETOES OF SCOPE EXPANSION BILLS Late Wednesday night, we were pleased to see that Governor Stitt had vetoed two bills, HB 2298 and HB 2584 (Hilbert/Paxton), that would have expanded prescriptive authority for APRNs and PAs and given them independent practice without physician supervision. In his veto messages on both, Stitt stated he supported independent practice “if it was limited to primary care. This bill allows for a full scope of practice for any and all specialties they say they’re trained for. This is a step too far.”

As of late Thursday afternoon, these measures were not on the calendar to be brought up for an override vote. However, as discussed earlier, these measures were unfortunately brought up in the wave of veto overrides late Thursday night and will now become law effective Nov. 1.

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OSMA 2025 Legislative Successes Prior Authorization Reform for Medications Health Insurance Claw Back Reform Diagnostic Mammogram Coverage Rural Physician Tax Credit Several Anti-Medicine Bills Halted It is important to note that, while we are obviously disappointed these bills passed, OSMA had been involved in negotiations with legislative leadership and others all throughout session and were able to include several safeguards in the final measure, including: 1.No Schedule II prescribing 2.6,240 hours of postgraduate clinical practice experience under supervision before being eligible to prescribe independently 3.Supervision must be done under a physician of the same specialty 4.Additional CME requirements 5.$1 million/$3 million medical liability requirements For more updates, including information about Scope of Practice bills, view the OSMA Legislative Update: Week 16 Recap.

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If you have questions, please contact OSMA Director of Government Affairs Matt Robison.

UPDATES FROM TCMS

Welcome New Members!

By joining TCMS and OSMA our members are among friends, colleagues, and peers, who share their interest, concern, and dedication, to the medical profession. Our strength relies on individual members like these, who are committed to making an impact on the field of medicine. Share with them the opportunity to join! Have them visit www.tcmsok.org/join or have them contact Mark or Joetta at 918.743.6184 or email tcms@tcmsok.org.

Medical Education Benjamin H. Oklahoma State Greiner, DO, MPH University - 2020 Internal Medicine

Warren Clinic 6600 S Yale Ave Ste 600 Tulsa OK 74136 Office: 918.491.5990

Residency University of Texas Medical Branch - 2024 Hospital affiliations St. Francis

In Memoriam

We take a moment to honor the memory of our esteemed members and colleagues who have passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and compassion in the field of medicine. Their contributions have profoundly impacted countless lives, and their absence will be deeply felt within our community. As we reflect on their lives, let us remember the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." We encourage all members to share their memories and tributes, celebrating the remarkable individuals who have shaped our society and inspired us all.

George Wendell Schnetzer, III, MD Member Since July 13, 1972 - 53 Years

George W. Schnetzer III, M.D. (June 8, 1938 – May 25, 2025) died peacefully at home of Vascular Dementia. George was a noted Tulsa hematologist-oncologist with a broad range of interests and values grounded in modesty, compassion, and service.

Born and raised in Rochester, NY. A history major at Princeton he graduated cum laude. After medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, his post-graduate studies at the University of Michigan Medical School were interrupted when he was drafted into the US Army. He was deployed as the commander of a medical detachment in South Vietnam. George received the Bronze Star. His medical training resumed at the U of M, and he achieved Boards in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology.

He arrived in Tulsa in 1972 with his first wife, Dean, and their three young children, and began solo practice at Hillcrest. He initiated weekly medical multidisciplinary conferences and presentations on cancer and blood disorders. As a leader in cancer clinical research, education, and prevention, he was a Clinical Professor of Medicine at OU-Tulsa Medical College, and he obtained a grant to train nurses in Oncology When he retired, Cancer Care Associates had more than 40 boardcertified physicians in 15 locations providing care to more than half of Oklahoma's cancer patients.

George left the practice of medicine, but not the science; he remained on the Institutional Research Ethics Board at St. Francis. He was a voracious reader and passionate about education and the arts. He taught math for Women in Recovery. At the University of Tulsa, he was chair of the advisory boards of TURC and McFarlin Fellows, on the Visiting Committee of A&S, the Circle Society, and the President's Council. He was honored with TU's Distinguished Service Award in 2005. He was president of Chamber Music Tulsa and supported the Gilcrease Museum. George was President of All Souls Unitarian Church and had fun with "a bunch of retired guys rehabilitating houses." His friendships were steadfast. He and his second wife, Mary, were devoted gardeners, designing and maintaining an exceptional rose garden. Traveling near and far, Gorge thrived on museums, people, new foods, and new ideas. He enjoyed trekking, backpacking, sailing, skiing, the 15K Tulsa Run, the Michigan Wolverines, and the Golden Hurricane.

To view the full details, please visit: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tulsaworld/name/george-schnetzer-obituary?id=58528565 June 2025 | Tulsa Medicine | 13

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