July 12, 2021
Two Victoria physicians have begun new terms of service in Texas Medical Association (TMA) leadership positions.
TMA leaders elect or appoint TMA physicians and medical students to one of TMA’s 25 boards, councils, and committees. They are responsible for studying health care-related issues and making recommendations on important health care policy affecting Texas patients and their physicians.
Thomas A. Kaspar, MD, an infectious disease specialist in practice for 25 years; reappointed to the TMA Committee on Infectious Diseases.
Julia S. Krause-Castaneda, MD, a family physician in practice for four years; reappointed to TMA’s Committee on Rural Health.
Both physicians are members of the Victoria-Goliad-Jackson County Medical Society.
Read the descriptions and responsibilities of the TMA committees.
TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 55,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.
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Contact: Brent Annear (512) 370-1381; cell: (512) 656-7320
Marcus Cooper (512) 370-1382; cell: (512) 650-5336
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