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ACADEMIC/ADMINISTRATIVE

George H. Rawls, M.D. - RETIRED Assistant Dean and RETIRED General Surgeon

Virginia Caine, M.D. - Director, Marion County Health Department                     

Mary A. Frazier, M.D., Neurology                                                                                         

Karen D. Rodman, M.D., Internal Medicine                                                                     

David S. Wilkes, M.D., Executive Associate Dean of Research Affairs, IUSM    
 


ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

Adolescent medicine is the branch of medicine that specializes in treating adolescents and youths. An adolescent medicine physician focuses on the problems of patients who have reached puberty and are in adolescence. This physician specializes in the care of adolescents, including illness, substance abuse prevention and counseling, psychosocial disorders (depression and self-esteem problems, eating disorders), reproductive health, and sexuality issues.

Lekeshia Terrell, M.D.                               



ANESTHESIOLOGY/PAIN MANAGEMENT

Anesthesiology is the practice of blocking pain, discomfort or distress during surgery or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. An anesthesiologist is specially trained to plan, monitor and administer pain relief before and during an operation, and assess the patient’s condition and recovery afterwards. This specialist consults with patients for pain management, such as cancer patients, and those with critical illnesses or severe injuries.

Antoinette Austin-Glass, M.D.                  
Jocelyn L. Bush, M.D.                                  
Avonelle J. Dorant, M.D.                               
Sean E. Gardner, M.D.                                    
Robert T. Gill, M.D.                                           
Samuel L. Goodloe, M.D.                              
Gregory H. Henderson, M.D.                         
Sylvia U. Kenner, M.D.                                    
Lilli Leavell-Hayes, M.D.                                    
Doris Taylor-Austin, M.D.                           
Charlene Walton-Riley, M.D.                  


BARIATRIC MEDICINE

Bariatric Medicine is a medical specialty that studies obesity and weight problems, including their causes, prevention, and treatment.

Debra A. Carter-Miller, M.D.                   
Robert C. Collins, M.D.                       
Mercy O. Obeime, M.D.                           
 

CARDIOLOGY

Cardiology is the treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. A cardiologist is a physician who specializes in treating heart conditions such as abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, and disease of the heart valves. A cardiologist can inform your doctor about new drugs or tests that may be beneficial to you.

Some heart conditions can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle, and can be fatal. Methods that cardiologists use to study heart conditions include stress tests, a monitor to record your heart rate and rhythm, a biopsy, which studies a tiny piece of heart tissue, and an echocardiogram, which uses sound waves to show a picture of how your heart works.

Akindolapo O. Akinwande, M.D.         
Paul Terry Batties, M.D.                   
Dorian L. Beasley, M.D.                                
Ray L. Henderson, M.D.                      
J. Mario Pyles, M.D.                          
Edward Ross, M.D.                                   
B. Anthony Graves, M.D.                           
 

DERMATOLOGY

Dermatology is the study of disorders of the skin. A dermatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin. This specialist also diagnoses and treats problems of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, and some sexually transmitted diseases. A dermatologist is knowledgeable regarding skin cancers, moles, tumors of the skin, allergic reactions to chemicals or other substances, and changes of the skin associated with aging.

Dermatologists also treat cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, internal disorders and diseases that affect the skin, and are qualified to perform standard surgical techniques used in the field of dermatology.

Sonya F. Campbell-Johnson, M.D.         
Christopher I. Obeime, M.D.                
Arthur J. Sumrall, M.D.                         



EMERGENCY MEDICINE and PEDIATRICS

Sheryl E. Allen, M.D., M.S.                         

Antione LeFlore, M.D.


ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Diabetes, metabolism and endocrine disorders involve several different body systems, including the thyroid, the metabolism, and the reproductive system. An endocrinologist is a physician who deals with endocrine system disorders, involving glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also helps patients deal with disorders such as diabetes, nutritional disorders, and problems with reproductive health.

Ernest O. Asamoah, M.D.                          Selected Top Doc by the 2010 November Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
 

FAMILY MEDICINE

Family practice is the branch of medicine concerning the total health care of the person and the family. A family practice physician can have a varied and extensive medical background, including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and geriatrics. A family physician has the skills and knowledge to provide care and health maintenance education for all ages. This physician is trained to diagnose and treat each member of the family, no matter what the problem.

Jerry W. Adams, M.D.                                      
Richard Y. Aina, M.D.                                        
Chrystal L. Anderson, M.D.                              
Cathy A. Bryant, M.D.                                        
Debra A. Carter-Miller, M.D.                            
Robert C. Collins, M.D.                                  
Joyce R Confer-Gill, MD                               
Millicent D. Moye, M.D.                                   
Elizabeth Muhiire-Igbanol, M.D.                         
Dannee J. Neal, M.D.                                        
Mercy O. Obeime, M.D.                              
Segun Rasaki, M.D.                                          
Broderick J. Rhyant, M.D.                               
Mark Rollins, D.O.                                             
Idella N. Simmons, M.D.                                  
Leeandrea J. Sloan-Brown, M.D.                  
Sheila Thomas, D.O.                                                
Sabrina L. Williams, M.D.                               
Alison K. Wright, M.D.                                     



FORENSIC PATHOLOGY

Joye M. Carter, M.D.                                       


GASTROENTEROLOGY

Gastroenterology is the study of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the body. A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, esophagus, intestines, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer in the GI tract, and jaundice. A gastroenterologist also performs complex diagnostic procedures, including the use of endoscopes to see and treat internal organs.

Olajide O. Odelowo, M.D.                     
Toyia N. James-Stevenson, M.D.        



GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Geriatric medicine deals with aging problems and illnesses in older people. A geriatrician or geriatric physician has specific knowledge of the aging process and expert skills in the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of diseases in the elderly. This specialist can treat geriatric patients in the patient’s home, an office, nursing home, or a hospital setting.
Glenda R. Westmoreland, M.D.             


GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

Geriatric psychiatry deals with the problems of mental and emotional disorders and diseases in the elderly. A geriatric psychiatrist has expertise in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders of older people. The psychiatrist’s extensive medical training allows him or her to understand the relationship between emotional illness and medical illnesses. The psychiatrist is the physician best qualified to determine the physical and/or psychological causes of both mental and physical disorders.

Valerie Smith-Gamble, M.D.                 


GENERAL SURGERY

General surgery can be performed on almost any area of the body. A general surgeon is a physician who performs surgery and provides preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients. This surgeon can treat diseases, injuries or deformities by surgery or minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopy, where a tiny scope is used to view internal organs or structures. The endoscope can be used during operating procedures, or before surgery, to diagnose, assess and treat problem areas.

Monet W. Bowling, M.D.                                    Breast Cancer Specialist

Steven M. Clark, M.D.                                                    Specializes in Bariatric Surgery

Denise Johnson Miller, M.D.                                       St. Francis Care Group -  Breast Cancer Specialist and Melanoma Surgery
                                                                                                Selected Top Doc by the 2010 November Indianapolis Monthly Magazine

Frank P. Lloyd, Jr., M.D.                                    
Clark J. Simons, M.D.                                
 

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Infectious disease medicine deals with infectious and communicable diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites. An infectious disease physician is one who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organs, from the common cold and flu to HIV, respiratory infections, parasitic infections, and some allergies. In some cases, the physician may use preventive medicine; in other cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.

Virginia A. Caine, M.D.                                  

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Internal medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with treating the whole patient. An internal medicine physician, also called an internist, can treat many illnesses and conditions, and is skilled in treating a patient who has several illnesses or disorders at the same time. This internist, who can be a primary care physician, emphasizes disease prevention and wellness, but can treat problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs, along with mental health or substance abuse issues.

The internal medicine physician can also treat cancer or diseases of the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems, while concentrating on the wellness of the patient as a whole.

Robert C. Cater, M.D.                                    
LaMenta Sherell Conway, M.D.                 

Christine M. Davis, M.D.                         
Lamar R. Ford, M.D.                                       
Gregory M. French, M.D.                                
Samuel Hollingsworth, M.D.                              
Toyia N. James-Stevenson, M.D.               
Norrisa N. Johnson-Howard, M.D.                     
Azarias Lonberger, M.D.                       
Michael P. Maddox, M.D.                            
Larry Monger, M.D.                                              
Freeman Martin, M.D.                                 
Kofi Kafui Quist, M.D.                             
Claudet C. Smith, M.D.                             
Dawana L. Stubbs, M.D.                                
Maria F. Wilson, MD, MSC                       
Sydney A. Wilson, M.D.                                  
Louis M. Wright, M.D.                               

 

INTERNAL MEDICINE/PULMONARY

Critical care medicine deals with life support or organ support for patients who are critically ill. A critical care physician diagnoses, treats, and supports patients who may be in an intensive care unit, or who may have multiple organ dysfunction. Patients who receive intensive care treatment are usually critically ill patients who are treated after major surgery and require intensive monitoring. The critical care or intensive care physician may also communicate with the patient’s primary physician, other specialists, and the critical care staff to coordinate treatment and care.

David S. Wilkes, M.D.                                             


NEUROLOGY

Neurology is the study of disorders of the nervous system. A neurologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats nervous system disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. This specialist deals with problems related to brain disease, disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves, and the blood vessels that provide circulation to these organs. A neurologist also treats specific diseases such as Bell’s palsy, cerebellar ataxia and meningitis.


Meredith W. Cousin, M.D.                               
Karen D. Rodman, M.D.                              
Jerry W. Smartt, Jr., M.D.                               


NEUROSURGERY

Neurosurgery is surgery of the nervous system. A neurological surgeon, or neurosurgeon, is a specialist who is trained in surgery of the nervous system, and can perform surgery on the brain, spinal cord, or other parts of the nervous system. This specialist is sometimes called a brain surgeon. The neurosurgeon also works with patients to diagnose, evaluate, and treat diseases or disorders of the nervous system, and aids in critical care of patients before, during and after surgery.

Ron L. Young, II, M.D.                                        


OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Obstetrics and gynecology deals with disorders of a woman’s reproductive system. An obstetrician/gynecologist is sometimes a primary physician for women. The gynecologist treats women and their reproductive systems, but is also concerned with women’s menstrual problems, disorders of pelvic organs, infertility, or cancer of the reproductive organs. Some tests a gynecologist will order or administer are blood tests, a vaginal swab, or X-rays or ultrasound of the pelvic region. An obstetrician can be a gynecologist, and the two practices are closely related.

The obstetrician deals with problems of the woman and fetus during pregnancy and childbirth, and can act as a consultant to other physicians regarding the care of a patient. An obstetrician will see a pregnant woman regularly to check on her health and progress of her pregnancy. Risk factors in a pregnancy include the mother’s diabetes, a previous pregnancy complication, high blood pressure, or heart disease, and will require an obstetrician to check on a woman’s condition more often.

Rana S. Berry, M.D.                            
Dana M. Bush, M.D.                             
Mary D. Bush, M.D.                              
Alex C. Cureton, M.D.                          
Bennett B. Desadier, M.D.                     
Tronya N. Hawkins, M.D.                           
Tameka S. O'Neal, M.D.                                
Chemen M. Tate, M.D.                                       


OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, FETAL MEDICINE & Maternal MEDICINE

Fetal medicine and maternal medicine deal with women patients who have complications of pregnancy. An obstetrician/gynecologist treats women with high-risk or complicated pregnancies. A high-risk pregnancy, where the mother and fetus need special monitoring and medical care, may be a result of the mother’s diabetes, high blood pressure, or a seizure disorder. The fetus may have genetic disorders, or other problems that affect its development.

Sometimes if a woman is pregnant with twins or triplets or more, she may have additional health problems, or she may have a history of pregnancy complications. The obstetrician/gynecologist has special knowledge and skills to to deal with these health problems and work with the mother toward the safe delivery of a healthy baby.

Lauren J. Dungy-Polythress, M.D.                  

 Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, M.D., MPH            

ONCOLOGY-MEDICAL

Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer and tumors. An oncologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats cancer patients. The oncologist sometimes uses chemotherapy, and consults with other physicians to coordinate other methods of cancer treatments for a patient. Cancer patients need to take in to account the likelihood of a cure, or of prolonging life when cure is not possible, the effect of treatment on their symptoms, and the side effects of the treatment. People who are candidates for radiation therapy or anti-cancer drugs need to understand the risks involved with treatment. An oncologist can help to counsel a patient on treatment options and what to expect.

Michael T. Slaughter, M.D.                               
Harold  O. Longe, M.D.                               


ONCOLOGY-RADIATION

Radiation oncology uses radiologic imaging to diagnose all types of cancer and tumors in patients and then uses the imaging to treat the patients with radiation. A radiation oncologist is a radiologist who may use diagnostic tools such as x-rays, ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and a CT scan (Computed Tomography) to help diagnose the disease and then develop a treatment plan for the patient. This specialist uses the diagnostic plan to treat patients with external beam radiation or internal radiation which is also known as brachytherapy. The radiation oncologist also consults with other physicians, such as medical oncologists and can also help to counsel a patient on these treatment options and what to expect.

Janna Andrews, M.D. 
SIMON CANCER CENTER                                     
Stanley S. Givens, M.D.                                       


OPHTHALMOLOGY

Ophthalmology involves the treatment of the eye and vision disorders. An ophthalmologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats eye disorders and diseases, and sometimes performs eye surgery. Ophthalmology is more than just vision care. This specialist is trained to medically or surgically treat all ocular and vision problems, including disorders of the eyelids and visual pathways. The ophthalmologist also provides comprehensive vision exams and prescribes glasses and contact lenses.

Bettye-Jo E. Rawls Lloyd, M.D.                         
Phelgar D. Washington, M.D.                             
Wilbert Washington, M.D.                                         


OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Otolaryngology is the field of medicine primarily concerned with problems with the ear, nose and throat. An otolaryngologist is a head and neck surgeon who diagnoses and provides comprehensive medical treatment for the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory system, and other head and neck systems. This specialist also performs plastic and reconstructive surgery on the face, and treats disorders of the larynx (voicebox) and hearing.

Other areas of concern to the otolaryngologist are treatment of diseases, allergies and related disorders of the head. Otolaryngology is commonly called ENT, because it primarily deals with the ear, nose and throat.

Abideen O. Yekinni, M.D.