CALENDAR OF EVENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
JUN15 HappyFather’sDayfromTCMSand theTCMSFoundation!
LEADERSHIP
TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Physicians Advancing Health Care
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
STUDENT RESIDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Sydney Marouk, OSU, OMSIV
Lily Robistow, OU, MSIII
TULSA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION
Physicians Caring for the Community
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
Mark McElreath, MPA Executive Director TCMS & TCMS Foundation mark@tcmsok.org
Pam Oppelt Care Coordinator Project TCMS pam@tcmsok.org
Joetta Cunningham Director of Operations TCMS joetta@tcmsok.org
Ashley Bishop Development Coordinator Project TCMS ashley@tcmsok.org
JUN16
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JUL01 TCMSDrillersNight atONEOKStadium Tuesday,July1,at6:00PM Join usforan eveningoffun,food,baseball,and fireworks.Seatingis LimitedsoRegisterNow!
JUL02 TCMSFoundationBODMeeting 6:00PMatTCMS
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JUL09 TCMSBoardofDirectors Meeting 6:00PMatTCMS
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AUG09 OSMABoardofTrusteesMeeting 10:00AMatOSMAinOKCorviaZoom PROPERPRESCRIBINGCMEDATES(VIRTUAL) JUL18 SEP12 NOV13 DEC05 Friday,July 18, 12-1PM Friday,September12,12-1PM Thursday,November13,6-7PM Friday,December5,12-1PM
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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
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!
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
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OU School of Community Medicine Dean Announces Retirement; Burns Named Interim
OU School of Community Medicine
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.
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.
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 Gary E. Raskob, Ph.D. Executive Dean SVP and Provost
OU College of Medicine
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
Ahmad Almughrabi, M.D.
OMECO-OK
Enid, OK Family Medicine
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
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
Zoe Davis, M.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK General Surgery
Isaiah Ebert, M.D.
St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine
Joe Edmonds, M.D.
University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, KS Orthopaedic Surgery
Chase Gaddis, M.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK
Preliminary Medicine
Boston University Medical Center Boston, MA Diagnostic Radiology
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
William Maher, M.D., M.P.H.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK General Surgery
Courtney McCorkle, M.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Lana Mnajjed, M.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK General Surgery-Preliminary
Maria Paszkowiak, M.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Nitya Rajagopal, M.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Neurology
Vaishnavi Sneha Reddy, 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 Runion, M.D. Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA Obstetrics-Gynecology
Sierra Humphrey Spies, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
Lauren Michelle Taylor, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Raegan Tremblay, M.D., M.P.H. University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Seattle, WA Emergency Medicine
Andrew Thomas Wilburn, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Ainsly Paige Wolfinbarger, M.D. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Blakley, D.O.
Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA Emergency Medicine
Jessica Blalock, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine
Molly Bloom, D.O.
Prisma Health Univ. of South Carolina SOM Greenville, SC Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Priya Chetan, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Mark Samuel Cieminski, D.O.
OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Emergency Medicine
Payton Elizabeth Clark, D.O. Western Reserve Hospital Cuyahoga Falls, OH Otolaryngology
Drake Allen, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Joshua Autaubo, D.O.
OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
J. Tyler Babek, D.O.
University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS Emergency Medicine
Joshua Baer, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Blake Andrew Barron, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Kyrsten Bené Valentine, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Carly Blackshear, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Diagnostic Radiology
Timothy Floyd Blackstad, D.O.
OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Kaleb Taylor Blackwell, D.O.
OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Rachel Bonk, D.O.
University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KA Pathology
Stephanie Booth, D.O.
Wright State University Boonshoft SOM Dayton, OH Preliminary General Surgery
Nicholas Boyne, D.O.
OSU-CHS Norman Regional Medical Center Norman, OK Emergency Medicine
Pedro Henrique Braga, D.O.
OSU-CHS AllianceHealth Durant, OK Family Medicine
Brian Jeffrey Burling, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Anesthesiology
Elizabeth Paige Caldwell, D.O.
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT Internal Medicine
Blake W. Carter., D.O.
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, TX Emergency Medicine
Matthew Chancellor, D.O.
Trident Medical Center North Charleston, SC Emergency Medicine
Asaad Chaudhry, D.O.
OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Caitlin Hillary Conetta, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Diagnostic Radiology
Andrew H. Cook, D.O. Conway Regional Health System Conway, AR Internal Medicine
Katherine Jane Cox, D.O. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Dermatology
Nicole Cueli, D.O.
OSU-CHS Stillwater Medical Center Stillwater, OK Internal Medicine
Jazmine Daniels, D.O. Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Ill. Emergency Medicine
Juan M. del Rosario, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine
Paul Amellaly Delgado, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Cole DeWitt, D.O.
OSU-CHS AllianceHealth Durant, OK Family Medicine
Shania Joyce Do, D.O. University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Austin, TX Pediatrics
OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025
Madeline Joy Draper, D.O. University of Wyoming Cheyenne, WY Family Medicine
Emily DuBuc, D.O.
OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Joseph N. Eid, D.O. Northwell Staten Island University Hospital Staten Island, NY Emergency Medicine
Oula M. Eldow, D.O. Conroe Regional Medical Center Conroe, TX Family Medicine
Covenant C. Elenwo, D.O.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple, TX Dermatology
Alexandria Kathryn Elmore, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Ryan Elizabeth Emmert, D.O. OU Dean McGee Eye Institute Oklahoma City, OK Ophthalmology
Zachary Taylor Ernst, D.O. University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, N.M. Child Neurology
Kade Ezell, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine
Madison Fallis, D.O. Scott Air Force Base Belleville, Ill. Family Medicine
Brendon Feliciano, D.O.
OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Andee Beth Fitts, D.O. Cape Fear Valley Health Fayetteville, NC Emergency Medicine
Kyle James Fitzgerald, D.O. University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KS General Surgery
Steven Bradley Fruit, D.O. Norman Regional Medical Center Norman, OK Emergency Medicine
Merhawit Ghebrehiwet, D.O.
OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
Angel Giron Lopez, D.O.
George Washington University Washington D.C. Emergency Medicine
Christopher Franklyn Godman, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
Trey Gooch, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine
James BeDelle Graham IV, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine
Jessica Gray, D.O. CoxHealth Springfield, MO Family Medicine
Cole Grimes, D.O.
Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, TX Pediatrics
Angela Rachelle Hairston, D.O., M.S.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine
Dorsa Hajimirsadeghi, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine
Maison Q. Hall, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Cooper Hamilton, 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
Holly Harrison, D.O. In His Image Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Maurine Elizabeth Hart, D.O. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fayetteville, AR Family Medicine
Mackenzie Lynn Hattabaugh, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine
Shaelyn Hayes, D.O. Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Norfolk, VA Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
Christian Hemmerich, D.O. HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, FL Dermatology
Paige Garcia Hinahon, D.O. Corewell Health Grand Rapids, MI Emergency Medicine
Haley Howard, D.O. Trident Medical Center North Charleston, SC Emergency Medicine
OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025
Erin Ingham, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Sydney Allison Spillane Jacob, D.O. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fayetteville, AR Internal Medicine
William Janes, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Deserée Monique Jones, D.O. University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KS Obstetrics and Gynecology
Garrett Jones, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Otolaryngology
Jonathan B. Jones, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Morgan Leigh Jones, D.O. Central IA Health System Des Moines, IA Internal Medicine
Kimberly Kaase, D.O.
OMECO Tulsa, OK
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abigail Elizabeth Kee, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Randi Kerr, D.O. CoxHealth Springfield, MO Family Medicine
Sireene Anwar Khader, D.O.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City, OK Obstetrics and Gynecology
Taimoor Ahmad Khan, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Chase M. Kimbrough, D.O.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine
Gideon Joel Lapp, D.O.
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, FL Emergency Medicine
Stephanie Laughlin, D.O.
OMECO Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Chase Edward Lee, D.O.
OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Family Medicine
Madeline Camille Lee-Matthesen D.O.
OMECO Griffin Memorial Norman, OK Psychiatry
Karissa LeHew, D.O.
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, FL Transitional Year
Mercedes Andrea Lincoln, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Obstetrics and Gynecology
Justin S. Lippard, D.O.
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Pennington, NJ
Transitional Year
Jordan Makayla Lowrimore, D.O.
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Wichita, KS
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kenneth Nathaniel Loyd, D.O. Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC Internal Medicine
Alexander James Lundberg, D.O. Barnes-Jewish Hospital Missouri Baptist MC St. Louis, MO Internal Medicine
Sadaf Kouhi Luth, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Kaylee Ilene Mach, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Diagnostic Radiology
Kimberly Joyce Magana, D.O. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, TX Internal Medicine
Trevor Reed Magee, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Urology
Holden Chance Mayfield, D.O., M.H.A. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, N.H. Emergency Medicine
Cassie Anne McCoy, D.O.
Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Ed. Rochester, Minn. Pediatrics
Derek Will McGuire, D.O.
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, PA Emergency Medicine
Haddon McIntosh, D.O.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Emergency Medicine
Robert Millhollon, D.O.
OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Emergency Medicine
Kirstien Minley, D.O.
OMECO
Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine
OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025
Jay S. Modi, D.O.
HCA Healthcare LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, Blacksburg, VA Dermatology
Hunter Moody, D.O.
OSU-CHS Norman Regional Medical Center, Norman, OK Emergency Medicine
Timothy Moore, D.O.
University of Missouri Kansas City, MO Family Medicine
Rohaan Muhammad Tai, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Internal Medicine
Amanda Maria Myers, D.O. Texas Health HEB Bedford, TX Internal Medicine
Kennedi Nash, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Ryan D. Newhardt, D.O. Western Reserve Hospital
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Internal Medicine
Godlove M. Ngo, D.O.
Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals Portland, OR Internal Medicine
Khuong H. Nguyen, D. O. University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, AZ Neurology
Linda H. Nguyen, D.O.
University of Texas McGovern Medical School Houston, TX
Emergency Medicine
Vina T. Nguyen-Lumpkin, D.O.
Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA
Family Medicine
Michalah O’Connell, D.O.
University of Arkansas College of Medicine Fayetteville, AR
Internal Medicine
Danielle O’Connor, D.O.
OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Emergency Medicine
Garrett Denny Owen, D.O.
In His Image Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Hunter Park, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine
Del S. Perkins IV, D.O.
Edmond, OK B.A., The University of Oklahoma
Rachel Elizabeth Perkins, D.O. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Pediatrics
Caleb Peters, D.O.
OSU-CHS Norman Regional Medical Center Norman, OK Emergency Medicine
Cole Robert Phelps, D.O.
Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio, TX Orthopaedic Surgery
Gunnar Phillips, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Sydney Rae Pirkle, D.O.
Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Philadelphia, PA Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Alexandra Prough, D.O. HCA Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare El Paso, TX Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lindsey Kay Purcell, D.O. Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA Neurology
Michael E. Raischel, D.O. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, OH Psychiatry
Elissa Diann White Ray, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine
Kaylin Gayle Ray, D.O. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Internal Medicine
Jack Fenwick Rea, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Anesthesiology
Nick Richardson, D.O. In His Image Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Rileigh Tenae Ricken, D.O. Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk, VA Transitional Year
Quanisha Monique Roberson, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lauren Kate Robinson, D.O. CommonSpirit Health Pueblo, CO Family Medicine
Jake Allen Romoser, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Chet Rotton, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Internal Medicine
OSU COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CLASS OF 2025
Faiz Mohammad Safdar, D.O.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Neurology
Erhan Sarica, D.O.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK Diagnostic Radiology
Sadie Elise Schiffmacher, D.O. Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO Child Neurology
Joseph Schnitker, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine
Meghna Shankar, D.O.
Creighton University Phoenix, AZ Family Medicine
Breanna Sharp-Robertson, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Patrick Drake Short, D.O.
University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, KY Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Jensen B. Simmons, D.O.
INTEGRIS Health Great Plains Oklahoma City, OK Family Medicine
Nicholas Anthony Simon Jr., D.O. Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, TX Internal Medicine
C. Calvin Sisemore, D.O.
University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, KS
Diagnostic Radiology
Riley Smith, D.O.
OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Emily Anyeley Sowah, D.O.
Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas Emergency Medicine
Carly Stewart, D.O. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami, FL Pediatrics
Laura Ann Strand, D.O., Pharm.D. Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, NC Internal Medicine
Nicholas Subbie, D.O. OMECO Griffin Memorial, Norman, OK Psychiatry
Marissa Thoendel, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
Megan Tramel, D.O. OMECO Tahlequah, OK Family Medicine
Lauren Triplitt, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
Katie Tucker, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Austin Vaclaw, D.O. Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas, Nev. Family Medicine
Areli M. Villalobos, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
Colin Vogt, D.O. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH Internal Medicine
Colton D. Wagoner, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Luke Christian Weaver, D.O. Gundersen Health System La Crosse, Wis. Internal Medicine
Jason Lee Webb, D.O. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fayetteville, AR Family Medicine
Jordan Brooke Webb, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Megan Lea Whorton, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Pediatrics
Sarah Eleanor Wilkinson, D.O. OSU-CHS AllianceHealth Durant, OK Family Medicine
Clark E. Williams II, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Carlo LeMonte Williams, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Psychiatry
Andrew D. Wilson, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Internal Medicine
Hannah Katherine Wingo, D.O. OU-SCM Tulsa, OK Emergency Medicine
Chase Thomas Yager, D.O. OSU-CHS Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton, OK Family Medicine
Cody Yelton, D.O. INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK Emergency Medicine
Jason Zabel, D.O. OSU-CHS Tulsa, OK Orthopaedic Surgery
Olivia Zabel, D.O. OMECO Tulsa, OK Family Medicine
Legislative Update
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.
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. (Reminder: This is an OSMA member benefit, you will need to login with your email address to view.)
If you have questions, please contact OSMA Director of Government Affairs Matt Robison.
Oklahoma State Medical Association
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.
BenjaminH. Greiner,DO,MPH
InternalMedicine
WarrenClinic 6600SYaleAveSte600 TulsaOK74136
Office:918.491.5990
In Memoriam
MedicalEducation
OklahomaState University-2020
Residency
UniversityofTexas MedicalBranch-2024
Hospitalaffiliations
St.Francis
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
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5315 S. Lewis Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74105-6539
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