2017 TMA and TMA Foundation Health Heroes

TMA honored the first Health Heroes at TexMed 2017. These physicians earned the distinction by hosting events for each of TMA’s three outreach programs.

Amanda Green, MD

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Michael McLeod, MD

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Jasmine Sulaiman, MD

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Leilani Valdes, MD

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June 06, 2019

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