Paula Jackson Receives PHR Certification
published 2/3/12
Paula Jackson, Human Resources Administrator at Symbion Physician Services, has received her certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
Awarded by the Human Resources Certification Institute, the PHR certification signifies that an administrator possesses the knowledge and experience in human resource management to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating mastery of practical knowledge in the field. Professionals are tested in the six areas of strategic business management, workforce planning and employment, human resource development, total rewards, employee and labor relations, and risk management.
According to Robert Burns, Market CEO for Symbion Physician Services: “It is always exciting to see a member of our administrative team achieve a more advanced standing in her field. In a market such as healthcare management, where so many changes are currently taking place, it gives me a much greater sense of comfort to know that we have a high caliber of administrators working with our staff.”
Paula has served as a Human Resources Administrator for Symbion since 2010. She has a BA in English and a BS in Biology from the University of Memphis and has worked in various capacities for the state and federal governments. In her spare time, she enjoys writing and illustrating books, working with children, and playing the piano.
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MOGA - Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association Receives Re-Accreditation for East's Mammography Services
published 1/12/12
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
The ACR, headquartered in Reston, VA, awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review of the practice. Evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report. The ACR is a national organization serving over 32,000 radiologists, oncologists, and physicists with programs focusing on medical imaging and radiation oncology.
MOGA began offering screening mammography at its east Memphis office, located on the campus of Baptist Women’s Hospital, in October of 2008. According to Ami Jennings, Director of Practice Operations for MOGA: “This was another opportunity for us to create a higher level of service and convenience for our patients. According to the latest statistics, around one in every eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This encompasses about 12% of the female population. We hope that by offering the screening mammography service within our own practice, we will encourage more women to have this performed.”
The system used at MOGA incorporates digital Computer-Aided-Detection (CAD), which highlights characteristics commonly associated with breast cancer. When activated, it flags abnormalities to help the radiologist detect early breast cancer. CAD is, in essence, a second set of eyes to support and enhance the radiologist’s judgment. Digital mammography is much faster than traditional film mammography, is analyzed on a monitor, and stores the images electronically. This allows the radiologist to better manipulate the image in order to see the breast more clearly.
The practice also began offering screening mammography services at its Wolfchase office in March of 2011, and services there are accredited as well.
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association (MOGA) is the largest private-practice provider of women’s healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at St. Francis-Bartlett, Methodist-Germantown, Baptist Women’s Hospital, and in Southaven. For more information on MOGA, visit them on the web at www.mogamd.com, follow them on Facebook or Twitter, or call (901) 843-1500.
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MOGA – Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association Congratulates Dr. Alok Kumar
Physician Named as Department Chair for Women’s and Children’s Services at Baptist DeSoto
published 12/13/11
The physicians of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) are pleased to announce their commendations to Dr. Alok Kumar on being named Department Chair for Women’s and Children’s Services at Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto.
According to Dr. Fazal Manejwala, senior partner at MOGA’s DeSoto location: “Dr. Kumar has been a strong component of the MOGA medical staff since joining our practice. Two years ago, he made DeSoto County history by performing the first laparoscopic hysterectomy ever performed at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. We are very excited that he will now be representing MOGA in this important capacity.”
Dr. Kumar is a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He attended high school at Memphis' own White Station High School, and obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University. Outside of the office, Dr. Kumar enjoys hiking, camping, billiards, and photography. He also enjoys working with computers, and is an avid reader of science fiction.
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) is one of the largest providers of women's healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at Wolfchase, Methodist-Germantown Hospital, Baptist Women's Hospital, and in Southaven. In addition to providing comprehensive women's care, the practice offers cosmetic services, bone density scanning, and on-site mammography at some locations. For more information on MOGA, visit them on the web at www.mogamd.com, or call (901) 843-1500.
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MOGA to Assemble Digital Baby Book
Memphis Daily News: 11/7/11
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MOGA – Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association Celebrates Twenty-Five Years of Service
Employees Hold Commemorative Festivities at Memphis Zoo
published 11/3/11
What began as a small dream has now grown into the largest private practice provider of women’s healthcare services in the Mid-South area.
With a small office and a skeleton staff, Drs. H. Leigh Adkins and John O. Gayden, along with Administrator Robert Burns, formed Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association (MOGA) in 1985.
“Twenty-five years later,” says Dr. Gayden, “we are comprised of twenty-two physicians, five nurse practitioners, and around a hundred employees. The little office with a skeleton crew has grown into a major provider of care, covering three hospital systems and a wide geographic area.”
Physicians, staff members, and their families gathered at the Memphis Zoo on the afternoon of Sunday, October 16, for a celebration of the group’s history and accomplishments.
As nearly 400 individuals gathered at the Memphis Zoo’s Primate Pavilion for the celebration, Drs. Adkins and Gayden shared their appreciation to all who have worked over the years to bring to this point.
According to Dr. Gayden: “We learned through trial and error, and that’s how we came to where we are. Everything we learned, we learned the hard way.” Gayden recounted how MOGA was the first OB/GYN private practice to use the services of nurse practitioners, which allowed the physicians to place a better focus on deliveries in the hospitals. Other accomplishments included being on the Memphis forefront of using 4D ultrasounds, Lite-scans for breast imaging, and the offering of patient education classes.
One of the things which has set MOGA apart over the years, and continues to do so, is its vast array of medical services, many of which are not often provided on-site within a women’s health practice. These services include hysterosonography, colposcopies, LEEP procedures, and bone densitometry (DEXA) scans. Mammography is now offered at the Baptist Women’s and Wolfchase locations, and MOGA’s cosmetic services, offered at the Germantown office, include treatment for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and spider veins.
MOGA also recognized those staff members who have served with the practice for five, ten, fifteen, and twenty years. Length-of-service awards were given as follows:
Twenty Years: Kathleen Stiles
Fifteen Years: Linda Childers (FNP) and Stephanie McCollum
Ten Years: Ashley Clanton, Carolyn Gann, Terri Head, Shawn Leslie, and Kelly Pfrommer (FNP)
Five Years: Nicole Altman, Danita Clark, Tish Hickman, Jenny Lamb (FNP), Kristy Martin, Amanda McGee, Lori Robbins, Susan Smith, Cheryl West, and Cheria Wilkins
Following the festivities, the physicians, staff members, and their families enjoyed a leisurely afternoon at the zoo.
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) maintains offices at Wolfchase, Methodist-Germantown Hospital, Baptist Women’s Hospital, and in Southaven. For more information on MOGA, visit them on the web at www.mogamd.com, follow them on Facebook or Twitter, or call the practice at (901) 843-1500.
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MOGA – Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association Welcomes Dr. Helena Geissler
published 8/31/11
The physicians and staff of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Helena Geissler to their medical staff.
According to Dr. George wortham, one of MOGA’s physician President: “It is always exciting to be able to bring a native Memphian to our staff. Dr. Geissler grew up here, attended school here, and is now ready to practice medicine in her hometown.”
Dr. Geissler attended high school at St. Agnes Academy, and performed her undergraduate work at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, majoring in microbiology. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. She then travelled to Florida for her internship, which was conducted at the University of South Florida, and returned to Memphis for her residency through UT.
“I have always had an interest in math and science,” says Dr. Geissler. “So I knew that I wanted to pursue a health-related career. When I was in college, I got a summer job at a physician’s office, and this helped to seal my interest.”
Outside of the office, Dr. Geissler enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and lounging by the pool. She also enjoys travelling, and her favorite destination is Charleston, SC. Her parents still live in the Memphis area, and she has a brother in Louisville and a sister in Knoxville.
She will be seeing patients at MOGA’s Wolfchase, Germantown, and Baptist Women’s (East) offices, and can be reached by calling (901) 843-1500.
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) is one of the largest providers of women’s healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at Wolfchase, Methodist-Germantown Hospital, Baptist Women’s Hospital, and in Southaven. In addition to providing comprehensive women’s care, the practice offers photo-rejuvenation, hair and vein removal, and a variety of other cosmetic services. For more information on MOGA, visit them on the web at www.mogamd.com, or call (901) 843-1500.
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MOGA – Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association Welcomes Dr. Elizabeth McAdory
Published 8/15/11
The physicians and staff of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Elizabeth McAdory to their medical staff.
According to Dr. Fazal Manejwala, founding partner for MOGA’s Southaven office, where Dr. McAdory will be practicing: “This is an exciting day for MOGA DeSoto. Dr. McAdory comes to us with strong north Mississippi roots. She grew up and attended school in this area, and is a great example of a talented young person coming home to pursue her profession.”
Originally from Grenada, MS, Dr. McAdory attended high school at Kirk Academy and the Mississippi School for Math and Science. She then went on to attend Vanderbilt University, where she majored in Biology. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, and performed her internship and residency at the Greenville (South Carolina) Hospital System University Medical Center.
“Medicine ran in my family,” says Dr. McAdory. “My dad is a pediatrician, and my mom is a nurse practitioner. During high school, I was able to get a summer job at our local hospital, where I drew blood. This perked my interest, and I decided to pursue the same career.”
Dr. McAdory is married, and enjoys playing the piano and listening to music. Her husband is also an accomplished musician who plays several instruments. Additionally, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and travelling.
She will be seeing patients at MOGA’s Southaven office, which is located at 7900 Airways Boulevard, and can be reached by calling (662) 349-5554.
Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) is one of the largest providers of women’s healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at Wolfchase, Methodist-Germantown Hospital, Baptist Women’s Hospital, and in Southaven. In addition to providing comprehensive women’s care, the practice offers photo-rejuvenation, hair and vein removal, and a variety of other cosmetic services. For more information on MOGA, visit them on the web at www.mogamd.com, or call (901) 843-1500.
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MOGA – Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association Receives Mammography Accreditation for Wolfchase Office
Published 8/1/11
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The mammography services offered at the Wolfchase office of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) recently received accreditation from the American College of Radiology.
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According to Ami Jennings, Director of Practice Operations for MOGA: “This is a great accomplishment for our group. We were excited to add mammography to our list of services at Wolfchase, and were even more pleased to find a qualified technician such as Lindsey Johnson. The accreditation simply builds our credibility even more as a comprehensive provider of women’s care.”
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MOGA’s Wolfchase office added mammography services in March of this year, after re-locating from a smaller location on Highway 64. The addition has allowed numerous patients to be screened on-site, without having to re-scheduled at an outpatient facility. Additionally, the practice has an accredited mammography department at its office at Baptist Women’s Hospital. MOGA added mammography to that office around two years ago, and has seen a tremendous growth in the number of requests for in-house mammograms.
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Patients of MOGA who wish to schedule their annual screening mammogram may call (901) 843-1500 and select the option for either the Wolfchase or Baptist Women’s Hospital location.
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Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) is one of the largest providers of women’s healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at Wolfchase, Methodist-Germantown Hospital, Baptist Women’s Hospital, and in Southaven. In addition to providing comprehensive women’s care, the practice offers photo-rejuvenation, hair and vein removal, and a variety of other cosmetic services. For more information on MOGA, visit them on the web at www.mogamd.com, or call (901) 843-1500.
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Our CFO, Eric Gibson, was quoted in the July 15 edition of the Memphis Business Journal.
Also quoted were Ami Jennings of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association (MOGA) and Jason Barrett, PhD, of Southwind Medical Specialists.
Congratulations to all three members of the Symbion family!
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MOGA Welcomes Dr. Jason Mullenix
published 7/11/11
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The physicians of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association (MOGA) are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jason Mullenix to their staff.
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According to Dr. George Wortham, President of the group: “Dr. Mullenix comes to us with a background of having operated his own practice in middle Tennessee. He has a very pleasant personality, and has proven himself to be very capable in more modern procedures such as laparoscopy.”
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Dr. Mullenix comes to MOGA after six years with a two-physician OB/GYN practice in Lawrenceburg, TN. He delivered babies and performed surgeries at the local hospitals in Lawrenceburg and Pulaski. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee at Memphis, and holds a BA in American Literature and a BS in Biology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
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Dr. Mullenix is married and has three children ages 13, 9, and 3. His wife has worked as an RN and an elementary school teacher. They attend Second Baptist Church in Memphis. Outside of the office, he enjoys running, mountain-biking, and coaching little league baseball. He also has a strong love for choral music, and formerly sang in the Memphis Symphony Chorus.
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Regarding his new position, Mullenix states: “I am really looking forward to getting established with such a respected group of physicians. It is great to be back in Memphis, my family and I are enjoying connecting with old friends and making new ones.”
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MOGA is one of the largest providers of women’s healthcare services in the Memphis area, with offices at Wolfchase, Methodist-Germantown Hospital, Baptist Women’s Hospital, and in Southaven. In addition to providing comprehensive women’s care, the practice offers photo-rejuvenation, hair and vein removal, and a variety of other cosmetic services. For more information on MOGA, visit them on the web at www.mogamd.com, or call (901) 843-1500.
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