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January 2008

Premier Announces New Board and Officers
The Shareholders of Premier Medical Group recently elected their Board of Directors for the 2008 calendar year.

Dr. Jeff Anderson was elected to lead the group as president. Dr. Jeff Anderson, board certified and a Fellow with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined Premier to begin his medical practice in 1996.

Dr. Bill Moore was elected Vice-President. He is board certified and a Fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics and began his medical practice in Clarksville in 1992. Dr. George Lu will serve as Secretary. He is board certified and began his medical practice in Clarksville in 2002.

Other board members include Dr. Tim Roads, board certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Roads started his pediatric medical practice in Clarksville in 1985. Dr. Dan Miller is board certified and began his medical practice in Clarksville upon completing his military commitment in 2003. Dr. William McIntosh, board certified and a Fellow with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined Premier to begin his medical practice in 1996. Dr. Robert Kasper, board certified, joined Premier and started his medical practice in Clarksville upon completing his military commitment in 1997. Board members are elected annually by the shareholders of PMG. Dr. Mike Carrigan, board certified and a fellow with the American College of Internal Medicine and Medical Director of Premier, and Bob McCorkle, Chief Administrator, serve as advisors to the Board of Directors.

October 2007

Flu Season is Here
You can prevent influenza by getting your flu vaccination each fall. It's especially important for people at high risk for complications from the flu to be vaccinated. This group includes: adults 50 and older, children ages six months to five years, people living in nursing homes, anyone older than six months with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems, and expectant mothers.

Premier Medical Group expects to start giving flu shots this month. Please call the office of your primary care physician for further details.

September 2007

PMG begins Hospitalist Program
This new program provides hospitalist physicians who work in conjunction with your primary care doctor to provide you with excellent healthcare when you are admitted to the hospital. Dr. Jason James, D.O. and Dr. Alaa Abd El Rahman, M.D are committed to providing you with the best possible care during your hospital stay. Any hospital care you receive is coordinated and communicated with your primary care physician.

August 2007

PMG expands locations and hours
In our efforts to meet the primary care needs of our growing community, we are happy to announce that doctors Lance Sherley, and Joseph Kosinski, along with Physician Assistant Kathi Harper, have relocated their primary care practice to our St. Bethlehem Primary Care location at 2147 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Patients may schedule appointments by dialing the same number, 245-8600.

We've also increased our hours of accessibility for your convenience. Monday thru Friday we are open from 8am until 7:30pm, Sat from 8-3:30 and Sunday from 1:3-30pm at our Governor's Square location at 2831 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

July 2007

Dr. Joe Kosinski joins PMG department of Family Medicine
Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Joseph Kosinski has joined their Department of Family Medicine. As a board-certified family medicine specialist, Dr. Kosinski is trained to give your entire family quality, comprehensive medical care including preventive and well check-ups, well woman exams, and also diagnose and treat a broad range of medical problems. Dr. Kosinski is accepting new patients and most insurance plans. For an appointment call 245.8300. More Info

May 2007

Dr. John Aaron joins PMG Department of Internal Medicine
Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce thout Dr John Aaron has joined the Department of Internal Medicine. As a board-certified internal medicine and geriatric medicine specialist, Dr. Aaron is trained to give adults quality, comprehensive medical care including preventive and well check-ups, well woman exams, and also diagnose and treat a broad range of medical problems.More Info

Dr. Aaron is accepting new patients and most insurance plans. For an appointment call 245.8300.

Dr. Brad VanderVeen joins PMG Department of Family Medicine
Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Brad Vander Veen has joined their Department of Family Medicine. As a board-certified family medicine specialist, Dr. Vander Veen is trained to give your entire family quality, comprehensive medical care including preventive and well check-ups, well woman exams, and also diagnose and treat a broad range of medical problems. More info

April 2007

Dr. Peter Silkowski named Gateway Physician of the Year
Dr. Silkowski was chosen by the staff at Gateway for the service, commitment and attention that he provides to his patients. He was also recognized for his leadership as the chairman of the performance improvement team and his willingness to educate and assist the staff, his fellow physicians and the Clarksville community.According to Gateway CEO Mike Mullins, "Dr. Silkowski has provided outstanding leadership to ensure that the hospital achieves its JCAHO accreditation, as well as ensure we comply with all regulations. He clearly sets the example that we strive for in professionalism and service to our patients."

January 2007

Dr. Lance Sherley Certified As Medical Review Office
Dr. Lance Sherley of Premier Medical Group was recently certified by the Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC), an independent physician based certifying body which conducts an extensive application process and written examination to identify licensed physicians with the highest professional standards of medical expertise and practical skills necessary to evaluate drug and alcohol test results in public and private sectors of the workplace. More info

January 2007

Melody Walls Receives Wound Care Certified Credentials
PMelody A. Walls, ACNP-BC, has successfully completed all requirements needed to be certified as a Wound Care Certified Practitioner. As a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Walls is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of illnesses in children and adults of all ages. She brings over twenty years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. With additional training as a Wound Care Certified Practitioner by the National Alliance of Wound Care, Ms. Walls is qualified to work closely with patients and other medical practitioners to plan and provide care for patients with complicated wounds, pressure ulcers, and potential skin care problems. More Info

January 2007

Premier Announces New Board and Officers
The Shareholders of Premier Medical Group recently elected their Board of Directors for the 2007 calendar year.

Dr. Wade Huffman, board certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians was elected to lead the group as president. Dr. Huffman is Medical Director for Premier Occupational and Travel Medicine. He joined Premier in 1996 after completing his military commitment in the United States Army. Along with his training in family medicine, Dr. Huffman is a certified Medical Review Officer, certified Independent Medical Examiner and certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Medical Examiner.

Dr. Bill Beauchamp was elected Vice-President. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and started his medical practice in orthopaedic surgery upon completion of his military commitment in 2002.

Dr. Tim Roads will serve as Secretary. He is board certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Roads started his pediatric medical practice in Clarksville in 1985.

Other board members include Dr. Bill DeVries, board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He joined Premier and began his medical practice in Clarksville upon completing his military commitment in 1996. Dr. Bill Moore, board certified and a Fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics, began his medical practice in Clarksville in 1992. Dr. Jeff Anderson, board certified and a Fellow with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined Premier to begin is medical practice in 1996. Dr. Robert Kasper, board certified with the American Academy of Family Physicians, joined Premier and started his medical practice in Clarksville upon completing his military commitment in 1997. Board members are elected annually by the shareholders of PMG.
Dr. Mike Carrigan, board certified and a fellow with the American College of Internal Medicine and Medical Director of Premier, and Bob McCorkle, Chief Administrator, serves as advisors to the Board of Directors

 

 

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