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About Us
The Medical Society works with like-minded organizations to elevate the status of the medical profession locally, in Tennessee, and in the nation.
The Medical Society protects and promotes the patient-physician relationship, and seeks to increase access to quality medical care for all persons. Believing integrity is essential to all relationships, the Medical Society promotes the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient care.
Board of Directors
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Harish Manyam, MD
Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute | President
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Todd Thurston, MD
Refined Looks | President-Elect
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Harsha Vardhana, MD
Tennessee Oncology | Secretary-Treasurer
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Richard Moody, MD
Chattanooga Family Practice Associates | Immediate Past President
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Minerva Covarrubias, MD
Parkridge Medical Specialty Group / Board Member
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Steven Fox, MD
Erlanger Family Practice | Board Member
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Robert Jean, MD
University Surgical Associates | Board Member
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Sam Jones, MD
Chattanooga Heart Institute / Board Member
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Robert Magill, MD
Parkridge Health System / Board Member
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Jeffrey Mullins, MD
CHI Memorial Urology Associates | Board Member
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Michael Nichols, MD
Tennessee Interventional & Imaging Assoc. | Board Member
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Paula Nicola, MD
Eye Care Chattanooga | Board Member
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Mukta Panda, MD
Board Member
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Eugene Ryan, MD
Parkridge Primary Care | Board Member
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Kate Shuster, MD
Galen Dermatology | Board Member
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Chris Young, MD
Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange | Board Member
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Ethan Zimmerman, MD
Beacon Family Practice Red Bank | Board Member
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Skyler Smith, DO
Resident Member
Partner
with the TMAA and AMAA to increase awareness of the Opioid Epidemic and Prevention of Addiction
Support
domestic violence prevention programs by providing ‘Hands are not for Hitting’ activities in the community
Provide
scholarships to local students through MedRock and Holiday Sharing Card project
Advocate
for legislative efforts which promote awareness of public health issues, supporting safe and accessible patient care for all
Participate
in grassroots legislative affairs which address challenges facing the practice of medicine
Offer
support, friendship and social activities to this unique group of individuals