Please contact your council, committee, or section staff for copies of meeting minutes.
Boards
Board of Councilors
Consists of one councilor and vice councilor from each of 15 districts. Addresses questions of medical ethics, and issues charters for and supervises component county medical societies.
Janusz Konikowski, MD, Chair
421 Oak Street
La Marque, TX 77568-5944
(409) 935-2411, Fax: (409) 938-4283
Staff: Holly Alt, JD, ext. 1338
Bette Nettle
Kelly Walla, ext. 1348
Board of Trustees
Made up of nine at-large members, six TMA officers who serve ex officio, one resident/fellow, and one medical student. Manages business and financial affairs of the association, implements policies of the House of Delegates, establishes interim policy of the association between meetings of the House of Delegates, and monitors program activities of association councils and committees.
Carolyn A. Evans, MD, Chair
4112 West 15th Street, Suite 100
Plano, TX 75093-5819
Staff: Louis J. Goodman, PhD, CAE, ext. 1301
Texas Delegation to AMA
Consists of 22 delegates and 22 alternate delegates who represent TMA policy at meetings of the AMA House of Delegates, promotes Texas physicians and medical students for AMA elected and appointed positions and awards, and supports Association resolutions presented to the AMA.
Sue Rudd Bailey, MD, Chair
5929 Lovell Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76107-5029
(817) 315-2550 ext. 107, Fax: (817) 732-4660
Staff: Pam Hale, ext. 1304
Martha Danz, ext. 1308
TEXPAC
Contributes financial and nonfinancial resources to candidates for public office, specifically the Texas Legislature, Texas Supreme Court, U.S. House of Representatives, and U.S. Senate. Engages in political education for TMA, TEXPAC, and TMA Alliance members, encouraging involvement in the political arena on behalf of Texas medicine.
Susan Strate, MD, Chair
5420 Kell West Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 696-7578 Fax (940) 692-0875
Staff: David Reynolds, ext. 1365
Councils
Constitution and Bylaws
Oversees fact-finding and serves as advisory body on matters pertaining to the TMA Constitution and Bylaws. Handles long-range organizational planning.
Joseph S. Valenti, MD, Chair
2805 S. Mayhill Road
Denton, TX 76208-5910
(940) 591-6700, Fax: (940) 320-1220
Staff: CJ Bradford, ext. 1303
Health Promotion
Directs activities necessary to inform the membership and the public of problems, policies, positions, and programs of the association.
Melissa J. Garretson, MD, Chair
801 7th Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2733
(682) 885-4093, Fax: (682) 885-3957
Staff: Steve Levine, ext. 1380
Doris White-Hudson, ext. 1390
Health Service Organizations
Studies, recommends, and initiates activities related to the organization and services of facilities used in the continuum of health care service delivery. Represents TMA in its relationships with organizations and agencies concerned with the problems of aging and long-term care.
Vincent J. Priestner, MD, Chair
Abilene Eye Institute
2120 Antilley Road
Abilene, TX 79606-5211
(325) 695-2020, Fax: (325) 695-2326
Staff: Helen Kent Davis, ext. 1401
Stacy Warren, ext. 1376
Legislation
Develops and implements legislative policies at state and national levels.
Dan K. McCoy, MD, Chair
Texas Dermatology Associates-Dallas
3900 Junius Street, Suite 145
Baylor Medical Pavillion
Dallas, TX 75246-1613
(972) 386-7546, Fax: (972) 661-3255
Staff: Darren Whitehurst
Dolores Camacho-Phillips, ext. 1353
Medical Education
Coordinates TMA’s medical education activities, monitors state and federal legislation, studies physician workforce, accredits continuing medical education activities, and monitors physician licensure and credentialing. Includes the Subcommittee for Academic Physicians.
Cynthia A. Jumper, MD, MPH, Chair
TTUHSC MS 9410
3604 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79430-0001
(806) 743-3155, Fax: (806) 743-3148
Staff: Marcia Collins, ext. 1375
Practice Management Services
Oversees the development and delivery of all practice management services provided directly to physicians and their staff.
Charles M. Stiernberg, MD, MBA, Chair
2500 Fondren Rd., Suite 270
Houston, TX 77063-2321
(713) 273-5825, Fax: (713) 917-5780
Staff: Bridget McPhillips, ext. 1404
Lena Banks, ext. 1406
Science and Public Health
Advances the scientific basis of medical practice, develops policy on high priority public health and medical science issues, advances TMA’s leadership in medical science and public health advocacy, provides physicians with evidence-based public health and scientific information, and communicates TMA policy and expertise on public health and medical science.
Jeffery L. Levin, MD, MSPH, Chair
UT Health Science Center at Tyler
11937 U.S. Highway 271
Tyler, TX 75708-3154
(903) 877-5900, Fax: (903) 877-7982
Staff: Karen Batory, ext. 1405
Margaret Mendez, ext. 1440
Socioeconomics
Studies, recommends, and engages in activities related to the socioeconomic aspects of medical care and regulations. Advocates appropriate patient services and viable physician practices through the development of policies and member services. Promotes quality outcomes in the physician-patient relationship by helping members practice efficiently in managed care and other rapidly changing settings. Monitors impact of managed care on the medical environment. Maintains relationships with entities allied with TMA in promoting high-quality services to Texans.
Christopher C. Crow, MD, MBA, Chair
5425 W. Spring Creek Pkwy Ste. 200
Plano, TX 75024-4237
(972) 599-9600, Fax: (713) 776-5935
Staff: Lee Spangler, JD, ext. 1315
Karen Hargett, ext. 1317
Committees
Blood and Tissue Usage
Keeps informed of all aspects of transfusion medicine and tissue donation, processing, and transplantation.
Geeta S. Paranjape, MD, Chair
1840 Glen Wood Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051-7300
(817) 412-5612, Fax: (817) 412-5117
Staff: Laura Wells, ext. 1673
Cancer
Supervises activities of TMA related to cancer, and inaugurates and promotes education among physicians and the public for control of cancer.
Barry D. Brooks, MD, Chair
3829 Greenbrier Drive
Dallas, TX 75225-5218
(972) 566-7790, Fax: (972) 788-4317
Staff: Stephanie Gonzalez, ext. 1469
Child and Adolescent Health
Promotes policies to encourage the development of healthy youth, including those with disabilities, and provides liaison with organizations concerned with health services for children and adolescents.
Benjamin C. Lee, MD, Chair
12323 Band Box Place
Dallas, TX 75244-7001
(214) 456-6935, Fax: (214) 456-6390
Staff: Emily Babcock, ext. 1356
Continuing Education
Monitors and studies CME trends and issues and recommends CME policy; promotes high-quality CME programs for Texas physicians; reviews and evaluates physician CME needs; monitors planning, development, evaluation, and designation of credit hours for all TMA activities carrying AMA PRA Category 1 credit; maintains CME program standards; and administers TMA’s accreditation and joint sponsorship programs.
V.O. Speights Jr, DO, Chair
Scott and White Clinic
2401 South 31st Street
Temple, TX 76508-0001
(254) 724-3688, Fax: (254) 724-4391
Staff: Billie Dalrymple, ext. 1446
Paige Green, ext. 1447
Emergency Medical Services and Trauma
Works in the formulation, initiation, and maintenance of community plans for emergency medical services leading to statewide coverage.
Juan F. Fitz, MD, Chair
6021 90th Street
Lubbock, TX 79424-0814
(806) 725-4479, Fax: (806) 725-0053
Staff: Helen Kent Davis, ext. 1401
Stacy Warren, ext. 1376
Infectious Diseases
Educates the profession and public on the prevalence, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, including HIV, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted diseases. Monitors legislation regarding infectious diseases.
Charles J. Lerner, MD, FSHEA, Chair
12721 Hunters Chase
San Antonio, TX 78230-1929
(210) 861-0980, Fax: (210) 492-8724
Staff: Margaret Mendez, ext. 1440
Interspecialty Society
Provides a forum for members and specialty societies to share information and present matters that may require assistance or action from TMA. Disseminates information and makes recommendations about legal, legislative, socioeconomic, and professional issues referred by the Association or outside entities.
William S. Gilmer, MD, Chair
1213 Hermann Dr., Ste. 745
Houston, TX 77004-7589
(713) 520-5155, Fax: (713) 520-8531
Staff: Lisa Jackson, CMP, ext. 1520
Maternal and Perinatal Health
Reviews laws, regulations, and activities that impact maternal and perinatal health in the state and fosters coordination on issues common to both areas.
Yasser F. Zeid, MD, Chair
705 East Marshall, Suite 3000
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 315-2700, Fax: (903) 236-2575
Staff: Ada Drozd, ext. 1540
Membership
Provides guidance in the development of annual and long-term membership recruitment and retention programs.
N. Keith Robinson, MD, Chair
1150 North 18th Street, Suite 300
Abilene, TX 79601-2931
(325) 670-6400, Fax: (325) 670-6397
Staff: Sylvia Salazar, ext. 1433
Patient-Physician Advocacy
Advocates for patients and physicians related to quality and utilization of medical care, including peer review. Recommends regulatory, legal, and legislative approaches to ensure high standards of care are available to all.
Lisa Ehrlich, MD, Chair
6624 Fannin Street, Suite 1210
Houston, TX 77030-2324
(713) 800-8800, Fax: (713) 800-8849
Staff: Karen Batory, MPA, ext. 1405
Hella Wagner, ext. 1403
Physician Distribution and Health Care Access
Analyzes physician, nursing, and allied health workforce and its impact on access; and promotes careers in medicine and the health professions.
Stanley Fisch, MD, Chair
Harlingen Pediatrics
321 South 21st Street
Harlingen, TX 78550-7430
(956) 425-8761, Fax: (956) 425-9207
Staff: Marcia Collins, ext. 1375
Physician Health and Rehabilitation
Identifies physicians who may need evaluation and, if warranted, strongly urges treatment. Reviews rehabilitation provided to impaired physicians.
Brian D. McDaniel, DO, Chair
2700 Citizens Plaza, Ste. 401
Victoria, TX 77901-5757
(361) 574-1556, Fax: (361) 574-1890
Staff: Linda Kuhn, ext. 1342
Professional Liability
Investigates the field of professional liability to follow current trends, conduct educational campaigns, and work with Association members on this issue.
Brad G. Butler, MD, Chair
1 Spring Creek Place
Longview, TX 75604-3600
(903) 291-1831, Fax: (903) 261-5284
Staff: Dan Finch, ext. 1355
David Wilhelm, ext. 1352
Rural Health
Works toward the improvement of rural health; and reviews and comments on laws, regulations, and activities that impact medicine in rural areas.
William F. Sorrels, DO, FAAP, Chair
4110 Huntington Lane
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 944-8900 ext 209, Fax: (325) 947-0101
Staff: Helen Kent Davis, ext. 1401
Stacy Warren, ext. 1376
Sections
Young Physician
Provides a means for physicians under age 40 or in their first eight years of practice to participate in activities and programs relevant to the physician entering practice. Provides input into TMA policy through direct access and representation in the House of Delegates. Awards scholarships to rural high school seniors excelling in science who plan to pursue careers in medicine or allied health.
Duren Michael Ready, MD, Chair
11325 Parkdale
Temple, TX 76502-6404
(254) 780-2407
Staff: Christina Shepherd, ext. 1443
International Medical Graduate
Identifies socioeconomic, legislative, and other factors affecting practice opportunities, training, and licensure for international medical graduates; and develops recommendations for addressing specific concerns.
U. Prabhakar Rao, MD, Chair
500 Adams Ave., Ste. 700
Odessa, TX 79761-4656
(432) 334-0433; Fax: (432) 334-0414
Staff: Marisol Navarro, ext. 1558
Resident and Fellow
Serves as an advocate for physicians and patients through resident physician involvement in the creation of TMA and AMA policies. Establishes and implements improved standards in health care and provides a communication resource and structure that enables residents to address their unique needs and issues.
Nakita M. Moore, MD, Chair
2401 S. 31st. St.
Temple, TX 76508-0001
(832) 630-1908
Staff: Christina Shepherd, ext. 1443
Medical Student
Serves as a forum for medical students at each of the eight allopathic and osteopathic schools in Texas to participate in the TMA and AMA policy-making processes and on boards, councils, and committees. Encourages development of student leaders and programs in medical student chapters throughout Texas.
Ashley D. Agan, Chair
3720 W. Alabama St., Apt. 5103
Houston, TX 77027-5296
(972) 658-1120
Staff: Christina Shepherd, ext. 1443
Last Published: 7/16/2010
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