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David Bick, MDGenomics701 McMillian Way Ste A256-327-9641

Rajalakshmi Cheerla, MDFamily Medicine301 Governors Dr Ste 325256-551-4646

Matthew Clayton, MDOrthopedic Surgery4715 Whitesburg Dr256-881-5151

Cheryl DeWitt, MDRadiology2006 Franklin St Ste 200256-539-0457

Quinton Foster, MDCardiology4601 Whitesburg Dr Ste 201256-880-1050

Patricia Gurczak, MDCardiology1041 Balch Rd Ste 350256-265-5955

Steven Hudson, DMD,MDOral Surgery2317 Whitesburg Dr256-533-1282

Matthew Hunt, MDSurgery1041 Balch Rd Ste 350256-265-5951

John Jennings, MDCardiology930 Franklin St256-539-4080

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elcomeWJason Lockette, MDOtolaryngology20 Hughes Rd Ste 101256-325-1540

Randall McClellan, MDPediatric Gastroenterology303 Williams Ave Ste 1021256-536-3832

James McGraw, MDCardiology930 Franklin St256-539-4080

Kelly Newton, DOPulmonolgy/Sleep Medicine725 Madison St 256-883-2112

Libby Nord, MDPediatrics 156 Church Avenue256-723-4673

Milton Padgett, DOInternal Medicine165 Chestnut Dr Ste D256-325-7666

Bo Rivera, DODermatology8331 Madison Blvd Ste 300256-705-3000

Rick Roberts, MDVascular Surgery201 Sivley Rd Ste 305256-536-9000

Kelli Stringer, MDPediatric Hospitalist101 Sivley Rd256-265-7063

Family Medicine ResidentsBista RabinCourtney BowenDelmy CatonJorge ChavezMorgan JacksonAbdirahman MohamedJohn David NallAnnsley NotermanHemil ParikhJustin PruittAmanda SchimnowskiJessica SparksArchana Vashisht

Medical StudentsJessica BradfordChristopher CareyHilary DavenportJustin EvansGeorgia GambleWinston HongAshley HudsonFowler JoinerAlex KraussAshley LaddHaley MabreyBenjamin McDowellBhagee MulpurDavid MurphyHeath PelhamJesse RossKerollos ShakerAlexander SnodgrassJenna WertzDavid Wilkerson

Andrea Thorpe, MDPediatrics13596 Highway 231 431 N Ste 2256-428-4950

Ashley Weil, MDFamily Medicine2410 Commerce Ct256-539-7722

Yashica White, MDOB/GYN612 Madison St SE256-763-0036

Anika Wilson, MDPsychiatry

Internal Medicine ResidentsAzid Al-RufayeSasya DronavalliOmer IqbalBhavini KarVishnu Teja KommineniAadil LodhiCaroline StuddardMuhammad Usman Zafar

Learn about the Medical Society’s new Online Directory and the Family of Medicine’s community initiative Walk with a Doc!

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Amit Arora,MDPresident

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What’s happening?

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Name: Deason DunaganSpecialty: Plastic Surgeon

Practice Name: DYA Plastic Surgery CenterMember Spotlight

2Annual Meeting

3NAMRC / MCMA

4Walk with a Doc!Medical Student Event

6 New Website!

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2015 Executive Board

PRESIDENT: Amit Arora, MD VICE PRESIDENT: James Gilbert, MDSECRETARY: Debbie Kolb, MD TREASURER: W. Scott Lynn, MD

Board of TrusteesGreg Bouska, MD / William Brix, MD / James Byrd, MD

Michael Conrad, MD / Deason Dunagan, MD / Daniel Fox, MD Sharon Gardepe, MD / Akram Haggag, MD / Heather Haley, DO Matthew Hunt, MD / Dawn Mancuso, MD / Alan McCrory, MD

Libby Nord, MD / Brad Rice, MD / Sherrie Squyres, MD Paul Tabereaux, MD / Alex Talalight, MD / Tarak Vasavada, MD

Ex OfficiosPAST PRESIDENT: Jeremy Russell, MD

COUNTY DISASTER LIAISON: John Higginbotham, MD / Norman Sabio, MD MASA FIFTH DISTRICT CENSOR: Brad Rice, MD / MASA PLACE 2 CENSOR: Tim Stewart, MD

REDSTONE ARSENAL LIAISON: David Cole, MD IM RESIDENT REP: Ashley Jackson, MD / FP RESIDENT REP: Tate Hinkle, MD

MEDICAL STUDENT REP: Matthew Carlisle / NAMRC DIRECTOR: Brooke Rawlins

Board of CensorsJeremy Russell, MD / Irma de Leon, MD / Amit Arora, MD / James Gilbert, MD / Debbie Kolb, MD

MCMS Administrative StaffEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Laura Moss / ADMIN ASSISTANT/ MEMBERSHIP: Amy McDonald

What do you like best about your current practice?I have enjoyed my entire medical career even going back to medical school and residency. Currently I enjoy a great practice blending some reconstructive procedures with a great deal of cosmetic procedures giving me the opportunity to work in my office as well as at local hospitals and surgery centers.

What advice would you give to someone just entering the profession of medicine?Make your word impeccable, don’t take it personally, don’t make assumptions, and always do your best. I discoverd these thoughts in a book several years ago and have found them to be very meaningful and, I believe, a good philosophy and approach to life and medicine. Obviously though they aren’t original with me.

Who or what has had the most influence on your professional career?I wanted to be a physician as a child. Exactly why I am not sure, however I have talked with many other physicians who just had the same “I just want to be a doctor” experience as a child. This desire was always supported by my parents, my first positive influencers. My surgical father who molded and shaped me was Dr. George Coors - probably one of the best technical surgeons that I ever operated with. My father passed away when I was younger and Dr. Coors took his place in so many ways.

Tell us about yourself- anything you’d like to share…As many people know I have enjoyed flying airplanes most of my life. They have enabled many experiences of life that I would otherwise have missed. I have also greatly enjoyed my past few years of involvement with the Madison County Medical Society. It is my hope that some of the recent clouds and turbulence for patients and their physicians will become clear skies and smooth air for us in the future. Thanks for the chance to talk for a moment.

The Madison County Medical Society has been organized to serve its mem-bers as an advocate for the physician/patient relationship, and to promote and preserve the highest standards of professional, educational, and moral conduct.

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Thank you for your service, 2015 Board of Trustees!

2016 Board of Trustees

2015 Executive BoardDrs. Amit Arora, Debbie Kolb and James Gilbert

to the2015 OUTSTANDING

CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICINE AND THE COMMUNITY

Award RecipientDr. Carl Grote, Jr.

pictured with his wife, Carol, Drs. Amit Arora and Sherrie Squyres

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The Madison County Medical Alliance has been busy this year…In October, Dr. Paul Tabereaux of The Heart Center, presented “A Woman’s Heart” to educate our membership on the importance of heart health.

We ended our year with our annual Christmas Coffee that took place at the home of Dr. and Mrs. John Panico. Our membership collected coats and blankets for needy seniors and presented checks to our partners:

The Alliance presented Lindsay Rice, 2012-2013 MCMA President, with our Service Award. This award recognizes fellow members in their efforts to make Madison County a better place. Lindsay hasnot only worked tirelessly here in Madison County, but also at the state and regional level.Congratulations, Lindsay!

In January, MCMA, MCMS, and Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of Huntsville will come together to start walking! We are so proud to be THE first chapter of Walk with a Doc to come to the state

of Alabama. This will be a great opportunity for us to bring a new healthy activity to our community and showcase our physicians. Our Walk with a Doc will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month, so mark your calendars for the inaugural

walk Saturday, January 9, 2016. We will begin at Fleet Feet, located in the Valley Bend Shopping Center on Carl T. Jones Drive. Please put on your walking shoes, bring your family and join us! Walk as long as you’d like…just come walk!

It is our honor to work together with the MCMS Board of Trustees, staff and members in support of our medical families and partners in Madison County.

The mission of the North Alabama Medical Reserve Corps is to recruit and train medical and non-medical volunteers to supplement existing community organizations in preparing for and responding

to an emergency or disaster and to provide community education in disease awareness and prevention during non-crises times.

NAMRC STAFFDIRECTOR: Brooke Rawlinswww.northalabamamrc.com

Michele ArmstrongMCMA President 2015-16

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NAMRC BY VOLUNTEERING!

The NAMRC is grateful for the ongoing support from the Madison County Medical Alliance. The MCMA generously

awarded the NAMRC with a $2,500 donation. These funds will benefit the health and preparedness outreach

initiatives in 2016.

The NAMRC greatly appreciates the support of the

members of the MCMS. The donations received from December’s Giving Tuesday event and the end-of-year

giving campaign will support the NAMRC’s mission-focused programs in 2016.

The NAMRC cannot operate without the support of its

partners and volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering, please visit the NAMRC’s website at

www.northalabamamrc.com for a volunteer application or for more information.

Brooke Rawlins, Michele Armstrong and Stephanie McCarthy

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Huntsville Hospital Foundation for the Mobile Medical Unit, North Alabama Medical Reserve Corp, and the Alliance to the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

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Medical Students from across Madison County gathered with MCMS/MCMA Board Members for an evening of food, fun and mingling! Special thanks Renasant Bank for hosting us!

Congratulations, Ashley Ladd, Fitbit winner pictured

with Sam Rice.

Brandy Smith, Renasant Bank, pictured with MCMS Medical Student Representatives Matt Carlisle and Courtney Culbreath.

Saturday, January 9th, 2016, 8-10 a.m.Meet at Fleet Feet Sports located at Valley Bend Shopping Center on Carl T. Jones Drive.

All physicians, along with your families, your patients (and their families!) are welcome to come out and join us. Dr. Kelly Newton of Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of Huntsville will kick off our walk with a brief talk and

then all are invited to hit the trail at Jones Farm Park just behind the shopping center.Please visit madisoncountydoctors.org for a downloadble flyer to share with your patients.

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WWADWalk with a Doc

T hanks 2016 Annual Sponsors

OMRTOffice Manager Round Table

TuesdayJanuary 26th

The Ledges11:30 - 1pm

Sponsored by Brookdale Place, Servis1st Bank

& Snelling Medical

IPRTIndependent Physician Round Table

TuesdayJanuary 19th

801 Clinton Ave E5:30-7pmSponsored by

Warren Averett

SaturdayJanuary 9thFleet Feet @ Valley Bend8:00-10am

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The Madison County Medical Society wishes you and your family and staff a happy, healthy 2016!

MCMS held a medical education program that focused on “Practical Approaches to Coordinating Care Across the Delivery System.” Speaker: Joann Sciandra, of Geisinger Health Plan sponsored by Merck Medical Forums, en-

couraged conversation about ways to make patient care more seamless from one practice environment to the next.

Medical Education

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