Good Samaritan selects 32 retired physicians to join Emeritus staff
Good Samaritan chief of staff Kate Lazar, MD, and the MEC have selected 32 of the hospital’s exemplary retired physicians to join the hospital’s Emeritus Medical Staff.
As Emeritus members, they are invited to attend all medical staff events and celebrations, as well as all CME courses that are of interest to them. They also are welcome to participate on hospital committees as non-voting members.
“As chief, it’s my pleasure to recognize these exceptional physicians for their time and sacrifice during their tenure here with invitations to join our Emeritus staff,” said Lazar. “Each of these physicians has shaped the care we provide and the culture in which we thrive.”
Below please find the physicians who will be invited to join the Emeritus staff in the coming weeks.
Thom Barsch, MD, Radiology
Scott Berger, MD, Anesthesiology
Todd Bickford, MD, Emergency Medicine
Mark Bozeman, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Klem Breyer, MD, Emergency Medicine
John Britton, MD, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Mark Carvalho, MD, Internal Medicine
Mark Cole, MD, Internal Medicine
Shawn Dufford, MD, Anesthesiology
Art Dichard, MD, Otolaryngology
Britt Drake, MD, Gastroenterology
Dan Drake, MD, Cardiovascular Disease
Kevin Fitzpatrick, MD, Anesthesiology
David Haukeness, MD, Internal Medicine
Brian Hess, MD, General Surgery
Thom Hyde, MD, Hematology & Oncology
Jeff Hrutkay, MD, Orthopedic Surgery
Teri Kinnard, MD, Anesthesiology
Jeff Leftwich, MD, General Surgery
David Litoff, MD, Ophthalmology
Gary McDonald, MD, Otolaryngology
Dugan Mahoney, MD, Internal Medicine
Sarah McKinley, MD, Critical Care Medicine
Joseph Mehan, MD, General Surgery
Thomas Mooney, MD, Nephrology
Barry Platnick, MD, Trauma Surgery
Marica Pook, MD, Internal Medicine
DeeAnn Rivera, MD, Cardiovascular Disease
Ken Rooks, MD, Emergency Medicine
Jason Sperberg, DO, Internal Medicine
Brian Thom, MD, Internal Medicine
John Williams, MD, Allergy & Immunology
We have the deepest gratitude for their leadership and hope they continue their relationship with us as Emeritus members. Our thanks to them and all members of our medical staff still practicing who provide their best care every day to our patients.