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 77568-5944
(409) 935-2411, Fax: (409) 938-4283
Staff: Holly Alt, JD, ext. 1338
Bette Nettle
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.
Michael E. Speer, MD, Chair
6221 Fannin MC WT6-104
Houston 77030-2303
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 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.
Luis M. Benavides, MD, Chair
Laredo, TX
Staff: Pam Hale, ext. 1304
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 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 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 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.
R. Michael Ragain, MD, Chair
3601 4th Street, Stop 8143
Lubbock 79430-8143
(806) 743-2757, Fax: (806) 743-1421
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.
Sidney C. Ontai, MD, MBA, Chair
2606 Yonkers Street, Suite 4
Plainview 79072-1851
(806) 293-2270, Fax: (806) 293-5698
Staff: Bridget McPhillips, ext. 1404
Lena Banks, ext. 1406
Public Health
Evaluates and makes recommendations about overall public health, including support for the public health infrastructure, preventive medicine, health aspects of environmental affairs, and adolescent health.
Jeffrey L. Levin, MD, MSPH, Chair
UT Health Center at Tyler
11937 US Highway 271
Tyler 75708-3154
(903) 877-5900, Fax: (903) 877-7982
Staff: Margaret Mendez, ext. 1440
CJ Bradford, ext. 1396
Scientific Affairs
Investigates scientific issues, including those raised by the media, and recommends policies; advises on the development of scientific aspects of medicine and biomedical research; educates the public on scientific affairs; and promotes science literacy.
Ralph M. McCleskey Jr., MD, Chair
Abilene, TX
Staff: Karen Batory, ext. 1405
Hella Wagner, ext. 1403
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.
Oscar W. Brown III, MD, Chair
Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, PA
707 Hollybrook Drive
Longview 75605-2410
(903) 758-3138, Fax: (903) 232-8256
Staff: Helen Kent Davis, ext. 1401
Karen Hargett, ext. 1317
Committees
Blood and Tissue Usage
Keeps informed of all aspects of transfusion medicine and tissue donation, processing, and transplantation.
Elizabeth Anne Hartwell, MD, Chair
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
1400 La Concha Lane
Houston 77054-1802
(713) 791-6656, Fax: (713) 790-9720
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.
Salvatore J. LoCoco, MD, Chair
John Peter Smith Hospital
1201 South Main Street, Suite D
Fort Worth 76104-4804
(817) 920-6590, Fax: (817) 920-6575
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.
John R. Asbury, MD, Chair
Children's Health Center
2401 South 31st Street
Temple 76508-0001
(254) 724-5437, Fax: (254) 724-2443
Staff: Karen Batory, ext. 1405
Hella Wagner, ext. 1403
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.
Rodney B. Young, MD, Chair
Center for Family Medicine
1400 Wallace Blvd.
Amarillo 79106-1708
(806) 212-3500, Fax: (806) 212-3559
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.
Andrew L. Whaley, MD, Chair
414 Navarro Street, Suite 1401
San Antonio 78205-2548
(210) 293-2663, Fax: (210) 293-2719
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.
Edward J. Sherwood, MD, Chair
Chief of Staff, Centeral Texas Veterans
Health Care System
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple 76505-7451
(254) 743-2323, Fax: (254) 743-2338
Staff: Karen Batory, ext. 1405
CJ Bradford, ext. 1396
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.
J. Clay Sawyer, MD, Chair
305 Londonderry Drive, Suite 6
Waco 76712-7906
(254) 776-1421, Fax: (254) 776-1711
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.
Alice K. Gong, MD, Chair
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
Mail Code 7812
San Antontio 78229-3901
(210) 567-5227, Fax: (210) 567-5169
Staff: Ellen Terry, ext. 1391
Membership
Provides guidance in the development of annual and long-term membership recruitment and retention programs.
Leah H. Jacobson, MD, Chair
124 East Edgewood Place
San Antonio 78209-3302
(210) 930-8400, Fax: (210) 930-8402
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.
Robert H. Emmick Jr., MD, Chair
945 South Mesa Hills Drive, Apt. 2610
El Paso 79912
(915) 231-9921
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.
Troy T. Fiesinger, MD, Chair
302 South Rivershire Drive
Conroe 77304-2731
(936) 523-5278, Fax: (936) 539-3635
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.
John S. Jackson, MD, Chair
200 Jenkins Ridge
Aledo 76008-2449
(817) 870-7300, Fax: (817) 332-5117
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.
William A. Peper, MD, Chair (2008)
405 Londonderry Drive, Suite 303
Waco 76712-7922
(254) 772-0101, Fax: (254) 751-0700
Staff: Dan Finch, ext. 1355
Diane Arnett, ext. 1358
Rural Health
Works toward the improvement of rural health; and reviews and comments on laws, regulations, and activities that impact medicine in rural areas.
Brenda M. Vozza-Zeid, MD, Chair
Brookridge Internal Medicine
100 Zeid Boulevard, Suite A
Henderson 75652-6069
(903) 655-1153, Fax: (903) 655-0620
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.
Greg Johnson, MD, Chair
1301 S Coulter Ste 405
Amarillo, TX 79106-1766
(806) 358-9111
gregoryjohnson@fmclp.com
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.
Arnold Ravdel, MD, Chair
7333 North Freeway #290
Houston, TX 77076
(713) 691-0432; Fax: (713) 691-0527
Staff: CJ Bradford, ext. 1396
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.
Sharon Stone, MD, Chair
516 River Chase Blvd.
Georgetown, TX
(512) 924-6165
slstone@swmail.sw.org
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.
Felicity Kelly, Chair
UT – Houston
18130 Afton Hollow Lane
Houston, TX 77407
(716) 228-8243
felicity.l.kelly@uth.tmc.edu
Staff: Christina Shepherd, ext. 1443
Last Published: 2/8/2010
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