Mecklenburg Medicine November/December 2017 by Wade Baker

November/December 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ Vol. 47, No. 10

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Welcoming our first pediatric neurosurgeon Erin N. Kiehna, MD, joins Novant Health Neurosurgery Specialists We are proud to introduce Novant Health’s first pediatric neurosurgeon, Erin N. Kiehna, MD. Dr. Kiehna’s experience and passion for helping children mean kids have access to expert neurosurgical care, right here in Charlotte. Dr. Kiehna earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She completed neurosurgery residencies at University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Starship Children’s Health in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Kiehna comes to Charlotte from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She is excited to return to the East Coast and join the Novant Health team. For more information or to refer a patient, call 704-316-3070.

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Surgical Specialists of Charlotte welcomes Natalie L. Nowak D.O. Dr. Nowak is a general surgeon and member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, and American Hernia Society. Dr. Nowak provides the full range of general surgical care, with specific interests in minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery as well as complex hernia repair. She also provides surgical care for:

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Gastrointestinal tract Inguinal hernia repairs Gallbladder and biliary disease

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About Surgical Specialists of Charlotte: From initial consult to follow-up after your patient’s procedure, Surgical Specialists of Charlotte brings a 70-year history of providing leading-edge care. With 30 board-certified surgeons serving patients across the Carolinas, we are here to meet your surgical needs. Learn more at www.ssclt.com. Dr. Nowak welcomes your patient referrals at the following locations: Novant Health Matthews Medical Office Building 1450 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 250 Matthews, NC 28105 P: 704.841.1444 • F: 704.849.2520

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Table of Contents 5 President’s Letter: Saying Goodbye By Stephen J. Ezzo, MD, President, MCMS

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Member News In Memoriam Congratulations to Practices Current Medical Residents and Fellows in Mecklenburg County 8 MCMS Membership By Elizabeth B. Moran, MD

8 Upcoming Meetings & Events 8 New Members 9 Physician Membership Application 10 Physician Assistant Membership Application 11 At the Hospitals 13 Independent Physicians of the Carolinas 13 Advertising Acknowledgements 14 National Health & Wellness Observances for November-December 14 Charlotte AHEC Course Offerings for November-December

Nov./Dec. 2017 Vol. 47 No. 10 OFFICERS President Stephen J. Ezzo, MD President-Elect Scott L. Furney, MD Treasurer Elizabeth B. Moran, MD Secretary Robert L. Mittl, Jr., MD Immediate Past-President Simon V. Ward III, MD

BOARD MEMBERS John R. Allbert, MD Maureen L. Beurskens, MD Raymond E. Brown, PA May N. Doan, MD Donald D. Fraser, MD W. Frank Ingram III, MD Stephen R. Keener, MD, MPH Shivani P. Mehta, MD, MPH Babak Mokari, DO B. Lauren Paton, MD Rachel L. Storey, MD Andrew I. Sumich, MD

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Tracei Ball, MD, President-Elect Charlotte Medical Dental & Pharmaceutical Society Sandi D. Buchanan, Executive Director Mecklenburg County Medical Society Karen Chandler, President Mecklenburg Medical Alliance & Endowment Docia E. Hickey, MD NCMS Past President Darlyne Menscer, MD NCMS Delegate to the AMA

On the Cover: Karen Garloch was the medical writer at the Charlotte Observer from 1987 to 2017. She was part of a team of reporters and editors who were finalists for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for the series “Prognosis: Profits.” Register online at www.meckmed.org. 1112 Harding Place, #200, Charlotte, NC 28204 704-376-3688 • FAX 704-376-3173 meckmed@meckmed.org Copyright 2017 Mecklenburg County Medical Society Mecklenburg Medicine is published 10 times per year by the Mecklenburg County Medical Society, 1112 Harding Place, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28204. Opinions expressed by authors are their own, and not necessarily those of Mecklenburg Medicine or the Mecklenburg County Medical Society. Mecklenburg Medicine reserves the right to edit all contributions for clarity and length, as well as to reject any material submitted. Mecklenburg Medicine is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. Non-members may subscribe to Mecklenburg Medicine at a cost of $30 per year, or $3.50 per issue, if extra copies are available. Classified Ads: Open to members, nonprofits and non-member individuals only; advance approval of the Managing Editor and advance payment required. Member rate is 0, non-members $20 for the first 30 words; $.75 each additional word. Display Ads: Open to professional entities or commercial businesses. For specifications and rate information, contact Mark Ethridge at mecklenburgmedicine@gmail.com. Acceptance of advertising for this publication in no way constitutes professional approval or endorsement of products or services advertised herein. We welcome your comments and suggestions: Call 704-376-3688 or write Mecklenburg Medicine, c/o Mecklenburg County Medical Society, 1112 Harding Place, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28204.

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Douglas R. Swanson, MD, FACEP, Medical Director Mecklenburg EMS Agency

EXECUTIVE STAFF Executive Director Sandi D. Buchanan Finance & Membership Coordinator Stephanie D. Smith Meetings & Special Events Coordinator Jenny H. Otto

MECKLENBURG MEDICINE STAFF Editor Stephen J. Ezzo, MD Managing Editor Sandi D. Buchanan Copy Editors Lee McCracken Stephanie Smith Advertising Mark Ethridge mecklenburgmedicine@gmail.com Editorial Board N. Neil Howell, MD Jessica Schorr Saxe, MD Graphic Design — Wade Baker

President’s Letter

Saying Goodbye By Stephen J. Ezzo, MD

t is seldom a good thing to enter an exam room and unexpectedly find everyone crying. You are rendered somewhat discombobulated, as your mind is faced with several options. Part of you wants to hold them and give reassurance, even though you don’t know what has brought on the tears. Part of you wants to cry along with them. And part of you — let’s be honest here — wishes a wormhole miraculously would open up so you can slip into it and return later at a less emotional time. So imagine my confusion and worry a few months back when one of my long-time patients was scheduled for a well-exam and I had not even said, “Good morning,” when her mother sobbed as she hugged me. “It’s our last visit with you,” she explained. “Why? Are you moving? What’s wrong?” My head was spinning. “She’s 18 and now has to find another doctor. We don’t want that.” Relieved, I took a deep breath, let out a small laugh and reassured her that was not the case, and I would be there for them until she turned 21. Most likely, what I said was something along the lines of, “Sorry. But you’re stuck with me for another three years.” The visit improved greatly after that, but in reality it only delayed the inevitable. Three years from now I will have to say good-bye, and that will not be easy. It is an aspect that is unique to my specialty. All my patients at some point are going to leave, and often many of them will be healthy and not want to go. Nor do I want to send them off. Early in my career it was not so difficult, as I had cared for most of them only a few years. But now, the ones who are aging out have been mine from the start. Often I held them in my hands on the first day of life. Seeing them depart is not sweet sorrow, just sorrow. From a purely clinical standpoint, I know it is the right thing to do. I have not cared for an adult patient in more than 30 years, and I am fortunate to have so many excellent family and internal medicine colleagues who will provide a seamless transition of care. Still, I am never in a hurry to make the hand-off. I never liked the idea of 18 years as a transition point. This is a time of upheaval as teens are either off to college or to the work force (or both). With all the changes, responsibilities and independence I thought it unfair to require a new physician as well. When you come home sick on college break the last thing you need is a new, strange place to receive care. Moving out to 21 allowed my patients to have another safe, comfortable place to come home to. For me, the rewards of caring for this age group are immeasurable. I do not deceive myself into thinking the care I provide is better than anyone else. No, the benefits I reap are mainly selfish. While I find joy in all my patients at any age, every now and then it is nice to have an adult conversation with someone other than the parents. I learn so much as I listen to them tell me about their classes, their work, their hobbies. If I am lucky, at times I can relate my own similar experiences, which I believe allows my patients to see me less as a doctor and more as a person. For them to hear

I struggled with physics, calculus, or Beowulf in Middle English breaks down a lot of barriers. So do I bend the rules? You bet I do. Sometimes it can take a while to get established with a new physician, so I let them know I will be available during the transition phase. At times, one of my 21-year-olds is close to finishing college, so I will hang on to them until they graduate. For many of my patients in college, I have found that upon graduation they are ready to move on. As you can see, I am somewhat of a pushover whose use of the word “no” is rather limited (which is one of the reasons I sit here writing this as MCMS president for the last two years). It’s difficult to square this fact with the paisano tough-guy image I strive to present to the world. Maybe the way to look at this is not so much refusal to let go as being protective and not wishy-washy. To my patients as they enter adulthood: Thank you. Thank you for the privilege of caring for you. It has been my pleasure. Thank you for putting up with my bad jokes, my eccentricities and my other duties that at times limited my availability. Thank you for teaching me about subjects I had little concept of. Thank you for realizing I am human and would not get everything right. I hope that you take some small part of me with you as you leave. I am proud of each and every one of you. Remember the words of Dr. Benjamin Spock, “Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” To those former patients who now have children I care for: I cannot adequately express what it means that you have put your trust in me. It is both flattering and humbling. Having this honor allows me to think I did some things right. I truly enjoy getting to know you again — this time as a parent and friend. What a great journey we continue on. While this internal debate will persist in me, I am intrigued by recent studies that indicate the human brain does not fully finish developing until the mid- to late-20s. Maybe the AAP will revise its age recommendation? “The pediatrician…is the legitimate adviser to the judge and jury, and a seat for the physician in the councils of the republic is what the people have a right to demand.” — Abraham Jacobi, MD

Trivia question: The term “bacteria” (Greek for “staff”) was proposed for use in 1928. Prior to that, what were they called? Answer on page 12.

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In Memoriam HARRY K. DAUGHERTY, MD July 4, 2017

THOMAS L. DULIN, MD * May 26, 2017

CHARLES R. McADAMS, JR., MD March 23, 2017

GEORGE D. PAGE, MD June 17, 2017

CHARLES B. RICH, JR., MD * September 15, 2017

W. ELLIOTT WHITE, JR., MD July 22, 2017

Congratulations! The following practices paid 2017 MCMS dues for eligible physicians in their practice.

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Relief (AAIR) of Charlotte Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates Carolinas Pathology Group Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology Charlotte Radiology Eastover OB/GYN Associates – Arboretum Eastover OB/GYN Associates – Main Mecklenburg Radiology Associates Novant Health Carolina Surgical Novant Health Mintview OB/GYN Oncology Specialists of Charlotte Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Presbyterian Pathology Group Queen City Gastroenterology & Hepatology Urology Specialists of the Carolinas

ROBERT B. YUDELL, MD June 26, 2017

*MCMS Past-President

Babak Mokari, DO | Healing Arts Medical 601 S. Kings Drive, Suite JJ, Charlotte, NC 28204 704-690-0017 • www.healingartmedical.com

Happy Holidays! Flagship Healthcare Properties (FHP) would like to thank the Mecklenburg County Medical Society for making 2017 a successful year! We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to continued and new relationships in the coming years. May you enjoy a wonderful holiday season and a healthy 2018!

Flagship Healthcare Properties (FHP) is a full-service real estate firm providing comprehensive solutions for our healthcare system and physician clients, including: capital, development, leasing, asset and property management, accounting, marketing, and investment expertise to a diverse, growing, and healthcare-centric portfolio of properties.

2701 Coltsgate Road, Suite 300 | Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 | 704-442-0222 | www.flagshiphp.com

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CURRENT MEDICAL RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY Note: MCMS membership is free for residents and fellows during training and $150 the first year after training. EMERGENCY MEDICINE Dalia Alwasiyah, MD Francisco J. Andrade, Jr., MD Jesse B. Bauer, MD Meredith Binford, MD Austin T. Costa, MD Benjamin Covell, MD Carly A. Cox, MD Adeline R. Dozois, MD Jeremy Driscoll, MD Ethen Ellington, MD Sean N. Fling, MD Eric B. Fredrickson, MD Christopher A. Gardner, MD Andrew W. Godfrey, MD Mary Grady, MD Brian Z. Hedges, MD Jessica Hoglund, MD Aaren M. Hunt, MD Stephen C. Jackson, MD Andrew D. Kitchen, MD Johanna E. Kreafle, MD Robert K. Laundon, MD Simone L. Lawson, MD Joshua W. Loyd, MD Kathryn R. Lupez, MD Ashley E. Mazo, MD Sean Murray, MD Maxwell W. Noe, MD Enola Okonkwo, MD Colin O’Neill, MD DeVaughn Peace II, MD Stephen J. Pecevich, MD Jennifer K. Potter, MD Cornelius O. Powell III, MD Jaron D. Raper, MD Matthew S. Reaven, MD Nicholena E. Richardson, MD John E. Roberts, MD Kyle M. Roedersheimer, MD Angela M. Rombola, MD Jacquelyn M. Simonis, MD Logan M. Stark, MD Matthew P. Stripp, MD Dean W. Tanner, MD Krystin Thomas, MD Jennifer Tiller, MD Russell Trigonis, MD Philipp E. von Marschall, MD Chantel P. Walker, MD Natalie Wood, MD Christina A. Zauner, MD Mark K. Zeller, MD Stephanie V. Zeller, MD

FAMILY MEDICINE Sulekha A. Abukar, MD Lusina Ambartsumyan, MD Sarah E. Barker, DO Rebecca E. Beesley, MD, MPH Benjamin Brusch, MD Casey N. Burnette, MD Milele L. K. Bynum, MD Brittney C. Cole, MD Adam Culver, MD May N. Doan, MD Alice Esame, MD Brandi N. Findley, DO Jason Fishel, MD Vishal Goyal, MD

Scott Gremillion, MD Nancy Jo Gritter, MD Leslie S. Hamlin, MD Colleen W. Harkreader, MD Kelly E. Hemmings, MD Cody E. Homistek, DO, MS Neema Hooker, MD Elvira Jasarevic, DO Kristen B. Kendrick, DO Brittany Kenning, MD Scott Mikell, MD Charles K. Morlok, MD Corey S. Mottesheard, DO Jacquelyne E. Murray, MD Anayo L. Ohadugha, MD Kim C. Pang, MD Keri L. Payne, MD Lee Quist, DO Chandini Rathee, MD Demetria R. Rawlinson, MD Kelsey A. Reindel, DO Shannon A. Sanchez Oviedo, MD Allen J. Shepherd, DO, MSHA Rhonnie Young Song, MD Rachel L. Storey, DO Daniel G. Tagge, MD Ariel A. Talts, MD Catherine G. Trigonis, MD Thanh T. Truong, MD P. Sonam Vashista, DO Carmela A. P. Ver, MD Eugene Y. Wang, MD Brittany N. Watson, MD Christine S. Wu, MD Steven L. Zerilli, MD

INTERNAL MEDICINE Mufti N. Ahmad, MD Michael Anderson, MD Iain M. Bailey, MD Wesley W. Bodie, DO James R. Broughman II, MD Beth C. Butler, MD Jamie A. W. Campbell, DO Desiree A. Coutinho, MD John S. Curtiss II, MD Bim Dang, MD Anthony Dang, MD Victoria R. Darling, MD Travis Denmeade, MD Mary C. DeVane, DO Christopher J. Diaz, DO Alan B. Erdmann, MD Zachary L. Farmer, MD Edward W. Ference III, MD Marielys D. C. Figueroa Sierra, MD Blake B. Goodbar, MD Edwin C. Gunn, MD Bradley W. Harrison, MD Scott P. Harrison, MD John D. Herlihy IV, MD Eric Hilgenfeldt, MD Adarsh Hiremath, MD Kevin D. Humphreys, MD Ryan D. Humphries, MD Mohammad J. Hussain, MD Megan H. Jagosky, MD Perrin Jhaveri, MD Daphne C. Jones, MD Birendra Kc, MD Thomas E. C. Kelly, MD

Matt H. J. Kwon, MD Zion K. Lamm, MD Kevin M. Lamm, MD Chance C. Lewis, MD Ashley G. Matusz-Fisher, MD Rene McLeod, MD Bowen Niu, MD Kaitlyn O’Keefe, DO Emily C. Ost, MD Milin M. Patel, MD Steven L. Register, MD Michael J. Rewis II, MD Anthony Roohollahi, MD Madeline R. Russell, MD Jessica L. Sang, MD Srinivasa R. Sanikommu, MD Brittany V. Seminara, MD Sheenu Sheela, MD William R. Shimberg, MD Thomas P. Shuman, MD Andrew Simmelink, MD Sara Skavroneck, MD, MPH Anastasia Snelling, DO Linsey H. Spence, DO Amala Talasila, MD Samuel B. Webb, MD Lauren V. Wood, MD Sam Wu, MD Joanna A. Young, DO

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Tyler G. Atkins, MD Jonathan M. Parish, MD David R. Peters, MD Vincent J. Rossi, MD

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Dina A. Bastawros, MD Audrey F. Bowes, MD Daphne L. Capek, MD, MPH Katherine M. Croft, MD Aaron M. Dom, MD Emily R. Earles, MD Sarah K. L. Evans, MD Jada M. Fambrough, MD Myah M. Griffin, MD James P. Hogg III, MD Jonathan S. Kubik, MD Malorie Lipman, MD Ashley N. Martinez, MD Rachael E. McCabe, MD Kathryn S. Merriam, MD Chelsea J. Mikell, MD Jennifer M. Mitch, MD Sopan Mohnot, MD Jonathan S. Seibert, MD Rachel Shelley-Abrahamson, MD Lindsay M. Snook, MD Kaitlyn N. Tyrie, MD Eden J. Yelverton, MD Cassandra Yoder, MD Alexus B. Young, MD

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Christopher R. Adair, MD Vignesh K. Alamanda, MD Brad M. Askam, MD Bryan A. Bean, MD Thomas B. Bemenderfer, MD Aaron M. Brandt, MD

Joseph S. Buck, MD Andrew T. Chen, MD Kelsie Coe, MD Scott E. Dart, MD Samuel E. Ford, MD Michael Geary, MD Jacob Gorbaty, MD John Hwang, MD Daniel P. Leas, MD Katherine K. Li, MD David Macknet, MD Richard R. McKnight, Jr., MD Patrick W. Moody, MD Gabriella E. Ode, MD Sarah N. Pierrie, MD Michael P. Ransone, MD Risa Reid, MD Paulvalery Roulette, MD John A. Ruder, MD Eric S. Secrist, MD George L. Vestermark, MD Andrew D. Wohler, MD Bradley L. Young, MD

PEDIATRICS Alanna H. Ahlers, MD Kayla M. Avery, MD Elizabeth K. Baker, MD Melinda L. Beavers, MD, PhD Julia K. Brantham, MD Courtney W. Brantley, MD Daniel F. Castillo, MD Matthew Coghill, MD Kristen B. Corcoran, MD Austin T. Cox, MD Katherine F. Doane, MD Olivia L. Francis, MD Steven J. Hannigan, MD Mary T. Howell, MD Sara B. Intner, MD Aravinth Karunanandaa, MD Maria E. Kooken, MD Kimberly D. Lewis, MD John P. Licata, MD Meghan V. Louque, MD Julia McCaw, MD, MPH Elizabeth A. Mengis, MD Jamison C. Miller, MD Amanda J. Murray, MD Annemarie V. Neal, MD Elizabeth R. O’Connor, MD Matthew A. Pearce, MD Angela Pickersgill, MD Christopher C. Rogers, MD Emily Short Ogletree, MD Krista R. Sirois, MD Kathryn A. Six, MD Jennifer L. Smith, MD Laura K. Tumblin, MD Timothy M. Waer, MD Jennifer O. Walker, MD Kelli L. Wheeler, MD Jessica D. W. Young, MD

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Kyle A. Aman, MD Zachary Bailowitz, MD Lauren A. Chambers, DO Andrew M. Davisson, MD Kendall Held, MD

Nicholas Horan, MD James M. Kult, MD Ana M. Michunovich, DO Ignatios Papas, DO Chandee Payne, DO Christian Phillips, MD John Schmidt, MD Jordan L. Sestak, MD Jenny A. Smith, MD Quoc P. Tran, MD Trevor Tyner, DO

PSYCHIATRY Mihika Batavia, DO Veronica S. Ridpath, DO April L. Schindler, MD

SURGERY Michael R. Arnold, MD Maria R. Baimas-George, MD, MPH Brett W. Baker, MD T. Ellis Barnes IV, MD Jonathan Bouchez, MD Jared W. Brown, MD Adam W. Calarese, MD Lawrence N. Cetrulo, MD Daniel M. Christian, MD Kathleen Coakley, DO Sharbel A. Elhage, MD Michael Fruscione, MD Thomas S. Gavigan, MD Michael Genz, MD Arina Ghaffari, MD Donald J. Hahn, MD David Hobson, MD Ciara R. Huntington, MD Angela M. Kao, MD Russell C. Kirks, MD Daniel S. Krcelic, MD Patrick D. Lorimer, MD William B. Lyman, MD Mohanned Mallah, MD Sean R. Maloney, MD Joseph A. May, DO Christopher R. Mitromaras, MD Benjamin M. Motz, MD Daryl V. Nisbett, MD Leslie M. Okorji, MD Javier Otero, MD April Phantana-Angkool, MD Ryan C. Pickens, MD Jason Rizquallah, MD Thomas C. Robertson, MD Michael J. Passeri, MD Alvin P. Perry III, MD Quantel Rolle, MD Amit V. Sastry, MD Rahtna Shenoy, MD William C. Sherrill III, MD Andrew B. Sorah, MD Yancey E. Warren, Jr., MD Michael D. Watson, MD Robert G. Willis, MD Halim Yammine, MD Samuel R. Yelverton, MD

UROLOGY Hamza M. Beano, MD Joseph Ford, DO William Townsend, MD

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NEW MEMBERS

MCMS Membership By Elizabeth B. Moran, MD

Elaine L. Campbell, DO Internal Medicine Mecklenburg Medical Group Northcross | 704-302-8600 16455 Statesville Road #200, Huntersville, NC 28078 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2006

On paper, it makes sense that professional membership associations (across all industries) have been in decline over recent decades. Online access has opened up endless ways to find information and training opportunities; social media has allowed convenient ways for networking and made it easier to locate colleagues or groups of interest. Formal annual meetings and educational events attended in person can seem like too much effort in our digital 2017 lives. However, the current landscape of healthcare is changing rapidly for physicians and the patients we serve. As hardworking doctors in offices all over this county find they can barely make it through the ever increasing demands of their day, it has never been more important to find the time and energy to connect, unify, and find a neutral ground where all of our local colleagues can collaborate on how to advocate for ourselves, our patients and our community, regardless of hospital affiliation, work environment or specialty. This is why I am asking all physicians and physician groups in Mecklenburg County to join or renew membership in our local society. At MCMS, requests or ideas can be discussed and acted upon by receptive physician leadership that represents diverse voices in the community in which we live and work. You may not even realize if you are reading this article that you may not currently be an active member! This publication reaches close to 4,000 practicing physicians each month. We understand that in today’s world, there are innumerable professional demands for physicians’ time and energy via hospital committees, task forces, internal group leadership and other specialty organizations, but we remain dedicated to the conviction that some of the most important changes must start locally. Our thriving professional association comprises more than 1,200 local physicians — your colleagues. And we need your support to remain dedicated to advocating for physicians and patients for the betterment of the medical profession and the health of our community.

Kelly M. Clifford, MD Diagnostic Radiology Charlotte Radiology | 704-334-7800 1701 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 University of Florida, 2011 Sarah M. Edwards, MD Emergency Medicine Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates | 704-319-5826 501 S. Sharon Amity Road #300, Charlotte, NC 28211 East Tennessee State University, 2006 Carolyn A. Francis, PA-C Radiology Charlotte Radiology | 704-362-7071 1701 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003 Jane S. Harrell, MD Internal Medicine H3 Healthcare | 704-806-0038 1518 E. 3rd St. #150, Charlotte, NC 28204 Wake Forest University, 2000 Scott R. Mahanty, MD Diagnostic Radiology Charlotte Radiology | 704-334-7800 1701 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 Boston University, 2011

UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are at the MCMS office unless otherwise indicated.

November No MCMS Executive Committee meeting. n Friday-Saturday, Nov. 3-4 North Carolina Society of Gastroenterology Board meeting. Umstead Hotel, Cary. n Thursday, Nov. 9 MCMS President’s Dinner/Board mtg. Charlotte County Club. 6 p.m. n Tuesday, Nov. 14 MedLink meeting. Mecklenburg County Health Dept. 8:30 a.m. n Wednesday, Nov. 15 January magazine deadline. n Thursday, Nov. 16 CAMGMA meeting. Myers Park Baptist Church Cornwell Center. Noon.

Katherine E. Nystrom, PA-C Radiology Charlotte Radiology | 704-334-7800 1701 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 University of Alabama, 2013

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 25-26 Office closed for Thanksgiving.

December No MCMS Board meeting. No MCMS Executive Committee meeting. n Tuesday, Dec. 12 MedLink meeting. Mecklenburg County Health Dept. 8:30 a.m. n Thursday, Dec. 14 CAMGMA holiday party. Charlotte Country Club. 4-8 p.m. n Friday, Dec. 15 February magazine deadline. n Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 25-26 Office closed for Christmas.

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Shelley E. Omer, PA-C Radiology Charlotte Radiology | 704-334-7800 1701 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 University of Charleston, 2015 Bennal M. Perkins, MD Internal Medicine Carolinas Medical Center – Main | 704-355-2002 1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey, 2011 Anna T. Schmelzer, MD Pediatrics Charlotte Pediatric Clinic | 704-367-7400 4501 Cameron Valley Pkwy. #100, Charlotte, NC 28211 Wake Forest University, 2002

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Physician Assistant Membership Application Complete this form and submit by fax to 704-376-3173, or mail to MCMS, 1112 Harding Place, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28204, or print and scan and email to meckmed@meckmed.org. List only specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists or AOA. List your other qualifications and certifications on a separate sheet. Send your headshot in jpeg format to meckmed@meckmed.org to be included in the monthly magazine. MEMBERSHIP DUES: Mecklenburg County Medical Society has partnered with MAPA to offer dual membership Affiliate Membership with Mecklenburg County Medical Society only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105 Membership with Metrolina Association of Physican Assistants (MAPA) only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25 Dual Membership - Mecklenburg County Medical Society and Metrolina Association of Physician Assistants (save $40 with dual membership) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90

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Second Language ___________________________________________________ Other Languages ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special medical interests or practice focus ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If approved by the MCMS Board of Directors for membership, I agree without reservation to conduct myself professionally and personally according to the principles of the medical ethics of the American Medical Association and to be governed by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society. Signed ________________________________________________________________ Date: ________ /________/_________ For Office Use Only: Reviewed by ___________________________________________________________ Date: ________ /________/_________ Mecklenburg County Medical Society Secretary Date Approved by MCMS Board of Directors: _______ /________ /_

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At the Hospitals

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute Expands Access, Expertise With Addition Of Nine New Physicians Patients in Charlotte, Monroe and Matthews now have even greater access to comprehensive heart and vascular care. Expertise ranges from non-invasive cardiology, to electrophysiology, interventional cardiology and vascular surgery. n

Non-Invasive Cardiology Tesfa Michael, MD, comes to Novant Health from the University of South Florida, where he completed training in advanced cardiac imaging. Dr. Michael received his medical degree from Gondar College of Medical Sciences in Gondar, Ethiopia, and completed his residency in Tesfa Michael, MD internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland. Michael practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Monroe. Sameer Chaudhari, MD, received his medical degree from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College in Mumbai, India, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Dr. Chaudhari then completed a cardiology clinical Sameer Chaudhari, MD fellowship at the Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine in Newark, N.J. before joining Novant Health. He also holds a master’s degree in public health from Indiana University. Chaudhari practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Matthews. Kaustubb Dabhadkar, MD, comes to Novant Health from Providence, Rhode Island, where he most recently completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Brown University. He received his medical degree from Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India, and completed Kaustubb Dabhadkar, MD his residency in internal medicine at Emory University. He also holds a master’s degree in public health from Emory University. Dr. Dabhadkar practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Matthews.

Interventional Cardiology Amjad AlMahameed, MD, received his doctorate from Damascus University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in vascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where he was Amjad AlMahameed, MD recognized for his expertise in treating patients with complex vascular diseases. He is board-certified in vascular and endovascular medicine. Dr. AlMahameed practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte. Param Vidwan, MD, received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine and general cardiology at UNC Hospitals. Dr. Vidwan Param Vidwan, MD then completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Emory University. Prior to joining Novant Health, he worked at Sutherland Cardiology Clinic in Germantown, Tenn., where he served as director of cardiology at Methodist North Hospital. He is board-certified in vascular and endovascular medicine. Dr. Vidwan practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte. Bhalaghuru Chokkalingam, MD, received his medical degree from The Tamil Nadu M.G.R. Medical University in Chennai, India, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Bhalaghuru Chokkalingam, MD in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Mani joins us now after completing fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and advanced vascular and endovascular training at Brown University. Mani practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Matthews. Electrophysiology Thomas Kambur, MD, is an electrophysiologist, board-certified in both internal medicine and echocardiography. Dr. Kambur received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his fellowships in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular

Thomas Kambur, MD

disease at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. He was named chief electrophysiology fellow in 2016. Kambur practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte.

Vascular Surgery Richard W. Bock, MD, comes to Novant Health from Mission Health System in Asheville, where he founded its vascular surgery program 22 years ago. He founded Carolina Vascular and the Mission Richard W. Bock, MD Health Vascular Center and built its group of five vascular surgeons. He performed the first FDA-approved endo AAA repair in the U.S. and soon after became a physician trainer for Guidant, teaching endovascular AAA techniques to visiting surgeons from across the country. He completed seven years of general surgery residency at the University of Louisville under Hiram C. Polk, Jr., including one year of research in carotid artery disease in Sydney, Australia. He then served a two-year vascular surgery fellowship and faculty appointment at UCLA. He is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon. Dr. Bock practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Surgery in Charlotte. Martin J. Carignan, MD, has been with Novant Health Vascular Specialists of Salisbury for two years and is now expanding his scope of care to Charlotte. Dr. Carignan is a board-certified surgeon with a fellowship in vascular/ Martin J. Carignan, MD endovascular surgery. He offers expert specialized care for patients with venous and/or vascular disorders, such as peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, renal artery disease, peripheral venous disease, varicose veins, blood clots in the veins and lymphedema. He is bilingual, speaking fluent Spanish. Carignan completed general surgery training at the University of Arkansas, where he was named laparoscopic resident of the year. He graduated from the University of Alabama Birmingham vascular/endovascular surgery program, where he performed vascular research for the U.S. Department of Defense. Carignan practices at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute – Surgery in Charlotte. Call 704-343-4419 to learn more or to refer a patient.

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At the Hospitals

CHS and UNC Health Care Now Sharing Patient Data Carolinas HealthCare System and UNC Health Care have partnered to make patient information easily accessible for clinicians at both organizations by connecting CHS CareConnect to Epic@UNC, the health information exchange (HIE) at UNC Health Care. Our goal is that this collaboration will improve patient care by offering providers at both health systems a more complete picture of their patients’ health information. “Our patients’ health issues don’t know city, county or state boundaries, and neither should the exchange of their medical records electronically,” says Craig Richardville, senior vice president and chief information and analytics officer for Carolinas HealthCare System. What is happening? • This connection will allow clinicians to pull in data from more than 4 million UNC Health Care patients. • Similarly, UNC Health Care users will be able to view data on the more than 6 million CHS patients. Is this a result of the new organization announced August 31 by Carolinas HealthCare System and UNC Health Care? No, the technical teams at Carolinas HealthCare System and UNC Health Care already were working together before the August 31 announcement to make it easier to share patient data across the two organizations. n

Levine Cancer Institute Stands Ready to Address Ocular Melanoma Concerns Although ocular melanoma typically strikes five in one million people, nearly two dozen cases have been reported in Huntersville and the surrounding area over the past five years. In addition to being extremely rare, ocular melanoma usually affects males over age 60, making this cluster of largely young female victims a mystery that continues to stump local experts. The state has put up $100,000 for environmental testing and genetic counseling, but no specific cause has been found. n

While LCI is not directly involved in the study, several of the individuals diagnosed with ocular melanoma are being treated with chemotherapy at LCI. In addition, LCI stands ready to provide follow-up care for those already diagnosed, as well as address concerns by those who are worried about developing ocular melanoma. Of course, local ophthalmologists and optometrists are aware of the situation and are being vigilant in looking for signs and symptoms of ocular melanoma among their patients. Those diagnosed with ocular melanoma may be referred to Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast or Carolinas Medical Center for free genetic counseling and free testing available to those within the cancer cluster study. Be a Sepsis Hero Michael Barringer, MD, a physician leader at Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland, knows more about sepsis than he ever intended to. After years of treating patients with sepsis, in 2016 his daughter contracted the lifethreatening condition. Julie Johnson had just had her third child two weeks prior. Everyone assumed her lethargy and related symptoms were due to sleep deprivation. But her OB/GYN signaled her case may be more severe and sent her to Carolinas HealthCare System University, where the maternity unit immediately flagged her as highrisk for sepsis and activated the Rapid Response Team. Dr. Barringer then watched his daughter battle toxic shock sepsis in the ICU. Despite slim chances of survival, Johnson’s care team provided timely, coordinated care — delivering a “home run” case. Sepsis is a complication caused by the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death — and it can happen to anyone. It can be difficult to diagnose because it happens quickly and can be confused with other conditions. This medical emergency is deadly when it’s not quickly recognized and treated. n

In Loving Memory: Charlie Rich, MD It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Charlie Rich, MD, passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Dr. Rich was a member of the Mecklenburg Medical Group for more than 25 years and was n

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a true leader, working across many departments in our organization, helping to lead many innovative system programs while impacting and influencing countless teammates. Because of his widespread reach, we felt it important to share this news with you. Beloved by his patients and colleagues, Rich was a devoted internist who cared for patients at Mecklenburg Medical Group. His patients routinely shared their positive comments about him — and trusting, caring and kind were just a few of the many words they frequently used to describe him as a caregiver. In fact, he was often voted by his patients as “top” or “best” doctor in local and national publications. Always quick to share a warm smile and listening ear, Rich was known as a diplomatic statesman who was devoted to his colleagues and staff. He was a respected leader who served on many committees over the years, helping to shape our medical group as a “founding father” of sorts, given his tenure and many contributions. He also found time to serve as a mentor to aspiring doctors through several volunteer programs. Rich also was passionate about teaching and always made time for learners. He spent countless hours with medical students, residents and ACPs, passing on his knowledge and wisdom to the next generation of providers. Rich was a loyal friend and colleague to many in this organization and community. Many of us are grieving because of this unexpected loss, so please know there are services available for those who need support. Trivia answer from page 5: In 1683, when Anton van Leeuwenhoek reported his findings of tiny living organisms seen through his microscope, he called them “animalcules,” Latin for “small animal.” Trivia correction: In an earlier letter, I spoke of Dr. Edward Jenner as the father of vaccinology. While Dr. Jenner played a vital role in educating Europe about vaccines, a dairy farmer in Dorset, England, Benjamin Jesty, vaccinated his wife and sons against smallpox 22 years before Jenner began his trials. For more info, you can go to www. benjaminjesty.com.

Independent Physicians of the Carolinas

Independent Physicians of the Carolinas is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) membership organization whose mission is to create public awareness of medical doctors not employed by a network or hospital system and to provide educational programs and resources to physician members and their administration. Visit us at IndependentPhysicians.org. Independent Physicians of the Carolinas (IPC) recently celebrated its ninth anniversary. Colleen Dey, IPC Board treasurer, and Dino Kanelos, MD, founded the organization in the summer of 2008 and were soon joined by Sherie Bradshaw, Board secretary. The first meeting was held September 9, 2008. Review of the minutes reveals 12 doctors present, of whom seven remain independent. Two doctors joined hospital systems, two retired and one left the state. Eighteen doctors attended the second meeting and 14 remain independent. Over the ensuing nine years, physician membership has ranged between 68 and 103. The concern of many at that time was that independent practices would be taken over within a few years, however the state of independent physicians is not as grim as anticipated. We can only continue to grow with the joining of all Independent Physicians big or small, conservative or liberal, cash pay or managed care, north or south of Charlotte and across the Carolinas, newer or older, traditional or non, primary care or specialty, minority or non, local or across the states or seas. Do not let competitiveness with other independents’ services be a factor in coming together. Clinical services are not of discussion, and we do not view competition as among one another, but to simply be compounded in the IPC and exert competitiveness in the state’s healthcare market for a lower cost of care than what is documented at the hospital-owned practices. Going forward, our goals are restructuring for incorporating the organization to primarily make changes in legislation to make health care great again. If you would like to join, email Charlotte Ramirez, IPC administrator, at charlotte@ip-carolinas.org. Carolina Family Healthcare sponsored the Project2Heal golf outing in September. It was a great success with more than 100 golfers and about 150 at the dinner. Charlie Petrizzo, Project2Heal founder says, “This event could only happen because of the charity and generosity of people like you. The sponsored pups were there to meet the golfers as they came to the event and were seen throughout the course, visiting the golfers as they played. They were a big hit.” Oncology Specialists of Charlotte (OSC) has partnered with DJL Clinical Research, a local investigative site network founded by two

independent physicians who participated in medical research and served patients in Charlotte and in Union County for more than 35 years. Currently, OSC is conducting two breast cancer trials. If you have a patient, or know of someone who would like to determine eligibility, call 704-247-9179 or email jen.ponder@djlresearch.com. Oncology Specialists of Charlotte helped Loaves & Fishes with a food shortage this summer. Team members, patients and medical representatives filled almost two barrels of nonperishables and diapers for the local food pantry. Pictured from left to right are the nurse practitioners at Oncology Specialists of Charlotte: Hadley Spencer FNP-C, Anne Poutier FNP-C, and Natalie O’Kelly FNP-C.

New Family practice in South Charlotte: Chestnut Family Practice offers same-day appointments. Flu shots available. Call 704-585-8255 or schedule online at chestnutfamilypractice.com. Allergy Asthma and Immunology Relief (AAIR) is pleased to announce Tom Cohen, LAc, LMBT, ADS, a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist, has joined its staff. Cohen, a Charlotte resident for 35 years, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated in 1991 from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in English literature and a plan to teach. Now, 20-plus years later, he has realized that dream, just not as he envisioned. In addition to being a licensed massage therapist and licensed acupuncturist, he teaches acupuncture and martial arts. Ten years of working with adults with developmental disabilities, homeless and dual diagnosis populations, led him, eventually, to these healing professions. Cohen will be working at the Elizabeth Avenue location on Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon. AAIR is excited to have his expertise available to its patients.

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NATIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES NOVEMBER 2017

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CHS Neurosciences Institute Symposium 2017 MOC Part IV/PI-CME Projects (CHS Employees Only) Communication in Health Care: 4-hr. Basic Communication Course Communication in Health Care: Train the Trainer Course University of Colorado: Excellence in Communication Protecting Your Patients From Air Pollution DOT Medical Examiners Course Risk Management: Patient Identification Social Media: Risks and Benefits for Physicians Prevention and Management of Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Motor Vehicle Crash Victims MTAC Trauma Modules Get the 4-1-1: Everything Primary Care Providers Should Know About Parent Training in Behavior Therapy While Working With Families With Young Children With ADHD Online Electronic Medical Record on Trial (Risk Management)

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