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.
Jesse Moss Jr., MD, Chair
12602 Toepperwein Rd Ste 211
San Antonio 78233-3271
(210) 656-8888, Fax: (210) 656-2608
Staff: Holly Alt, JD, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1338
Bette Nettle
Andrea Schwab, (800) 880-1300, 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.
A. Tomas Garcia III, MD, Chair
12121 Richmond Avenue, Suite 309
Houston Heart Centre
Houston, TX 77082-2437
Staff: Louis J. Goodman, PhD, CAE, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1301
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.
Joe Todd, MD, Chair
1300 W Rosedale S. Ste B
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2824
(817) 921-3461 Fax (817) 921-5602
Staff: David Reynolds, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Ronald L. Cook, DO, Chair
3601 4th St, Stop 8143
Lubbock, TX 79430-8143
(806) 743-2775, Fax: (806) 743-1421
Staff: CJ Bradford, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1303
Health Care Quality
Establishes policy on the topics of quality improvement, patient safety, performance-based measurement and value-based payment mechanisms. Advocates to both payers and policymakers for fairness, standardization and investment in quality improvement for clinical practice. Creates education, tools and resources for physicians to understand and evaluate potential revenue (and / or penalties) in performance measurement programs based on evidence-based medicine.
Frank Villamaria, MD, Chair
5409 Windcliff Dr.
Temple, TX 76502-3901
(254) 724-9063, Fax: (254) 724-5369
Staff: Karen Batory, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1405
Joseph Gave, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1400
Health Promotion
Plans and oversees programs and activities that enable TMA, TMA Alliance, and TMA Foundation to improve the health of all Texans.
Deborah Anne Fuller, MD, Chair
3310 Live Oak St Ste 400
Dallas TX 75204-6147
(214) 887-6100, Fax: (214) 826-7928
Staff: Steve Levine, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1380
Debra Heater, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Ken Davis, MD, Chair
Chief Medical Officer
Methodist Healthcare System
7700 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 575-4065, Fax: (210) 575-0245
Staff: Warren Cooper, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1409
Legislation
Develops and implements legislative policies at state and national levels.
Leslie H. Secrest, MD, Chair
Texas Health Resources
8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dept. of Psychiatry
Dallas, TX 75231-4426
(214) 345-6484, Fax: (214) 345-2682
Staff: Darren Whitehurst
Dolores Camacho-Phillips, (800) 880-1300, 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. Resources can be found here. Includes the Subcommittee for Academic Physicians.
David P. Wright, MD, Chair
1313 Red River St, Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78701-1923
(512) 324-8650, Fax: (512) 324-8018
Staff: Marcia Collins, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1375
Jennifer McHaney, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1451
Practice Management Services
Oversees the development and delivery of all practice management services provided directly to physicians and their staff.
Carl O. Trusler, MD, Chair
Abilene Diagnostic Clinic
Abilene, TX 79606-5271
(325) 793-5120, Fax: (325) 793-5123
Staff: Bridget McPhillips, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1404
Lena Banks, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Jason V. Terk, MD, MSPH, Chair
1006 Keller Parkway, Suite 103
Keller, TX 76248-3694
(817) 431-1450, Fax: (817) 431-0424
Staff: Karen Batory, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1405
Margaret Mendez, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Buddy Swift Jr., DO, Chair
Texas MedClinic
13722 Embassy Row
San Antonio, TX 78216-2000
(210) 349-5577, Fax: (210) 349-5666
Staff: Lee Spangler, JD, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1315
Karen Hargett, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1317
Committees
Blood and Tissue Usage
Keeps informed of all aspects of transfusion medicine and tissue donation, processing, and transplantation.
Arthur W. Bracey Jr., MD, Chair
St. Luke's Episcopal Health System
6720 Bertner Ave, Room P125-T
(MC 4-265)
Houston, TX 77030
(832) 355-2782, Fax: (713) 795-0824
Staff: Laura Wells, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1673
Cancer
Supervises activities of TMA related to cancer, and inaugurates and promotes education among physicians and the public for control of cancer.
Debra Ann Patt, MD, Chair
6204 Balcones Drive
Austin, TX 78731-4214
(512) 302-1771
Staff: Stephanie Staggs, MHA, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Gilberto A. Handal, MD, Chair
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department
4800 Alberta Avenue
El Paso, TX 79905-2709
(915) 545-6787, Fax: (915) 545-6976
Staff: Emily Babcock, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Christine E. Koerner, MD, Chair
1302 Riverview Court
Houston, TX 77077
(713) 566-5775, Fax: (713) 566-5024
Staff: Billie Dalrymple, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1446
Paige Green, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Shkelzen Hoxhaj, MD, Chair
4130 Drake Street
Houston, TX 77005-1028
(713) 873-2626, Fax: (713) 873-2325
Staff: Helen Kent Davis, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1401
Stacy Warren, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Erica W. Swegler, MD, Chair
North Hills Family Medicine
816 Keller Parkway, Suite 102
Keller, TX 76248-2479
(817) 431-3800, Fax: (817) 337-0270
Staff: Margaret Mendez, (800) 880-1300, 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
1200 Binz St, Suite 1490
Houston, TX 77004-6946
(713) 520-5155, Fax: (713) 520-8531
Staff: Lisa Jackson, CMP, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Carla F. Ortique, MD, Chair
6624 Fannin, Ste. 1800
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 797-1144, Fax: (713) 425-3071
Staff: Ada Drozd, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1540
Membership
Provides guidance in the development of annual and long-term membership recruitment and retention programs.
Thomas R. Jones, MD, Chair
4012 El Capitan Drive
Temple, TX 76502-1119
(254) 724-3000, Fax: (254) 724-1046
Staff: Sylvia Salazar, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Robina N. Poonawala, MD, Chair
4007 James Casey Street, Suite D240
Austin, TX 78745-1182
(512) 440-8989, Fax: (512) 440-0299
Staff: Rocky Wilcox, JD, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1335
Ann Arnett, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1340
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.
Robert E. Jackson, MD, Chair
6550 Fannin St, Ste. 2323
Houston, TX 77030-2747
(713) 791-9305, Fax: (713) 791-9306
Staff: Marcia Collins, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1375
Jennifer McHaney, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1451
Physician Health and Rehabilitation
Identifies physicians who may need evaluation and, if warranted, strongly urges treatment. Reviews rehabilitation provided to impaired physicians.
Harry L. Faust Jr., DO, Chair
307 Charleston St.
Friendswood, TX 77546-4923
(409) 747-5299, Fax: (281) 482-4350
Staff: Linda Kuhn, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Thomas D. Kimbrough, MD, Chair
406 17th St.
Galveston, TX 77550-2504
(409) 772-1201, Fax: (409) 747-0096
Staff: Dan Finch, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1355
David Wilhelm, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Ron McMurry, MD, Chair
2041 S. Wheeler St
Jasper, TX 75951-5603
(409) 384-8171, Fax: (409) 384-9302
Staff: Helen Kent Davis, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1401
Stacy Warren, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Darrell E. Alley, MD, Chair
1020 E. Idel St.
Tyler, TX 75701-2024
(903) 535-2902 (903) 535-9217
Staff: Christina Shepherd, (800) 880-1300, 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.
Natarajan S. Bala, MD, Chair
444 FM 1959 Rd., Ste. A
Houston, TX 77034-5416
(281) 481-9400; Fax: (281) 481-9490
Staff: Karen Kollar, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1448
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.
Vinh Q. Nguyen, MD, Chair
14023 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 77478-3550
(281) 325-4100; Fax: (281) 325-4292
Staff: Christina Shepherd, (800) 880-1300, 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.
David J. Savage, Chair
2222 Maroneal St., Unit #142
Houston, TX 77030-3238
(903) 780-6561
Staff: Karen Kollar, (800) 880-1300, ext. 1448