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Chelley K. Alexander, MD

Chelley Alexander, M.D., is Chair, an Assistant Professor, and Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Education at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences. She is also the Interim Residency Director for the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency. She began a private practice in Gordo, Alabama. She began with the College of Community Health Sciences in 2001 and has served as Chair since 2006.  Dr. Alexander is a member of Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

Dr. Alexander graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina with a B.A. and earned his M.D. degree at the University of Alabama S... Read More

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Jared Ellis, MD

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Alison Adams

In September of 2007 Alison began working in the Family Medicine Department of the College of Community Health Sciences and in April of 2009, she joined the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Program as Administrative Secretary. While Alison has many duties at TFMR, her most enjoyable is recruiting which allows her to meet and develop relationships with potential residents of the three year program. Alison's previous experience working in a medical staffing facility in Boca Raton, Florida allowed her to develop the skills set necessary for successful recruiting. She is always eager to assist in bringing talented residents to Tuscaloosa to learn more about family medicine and to join the TFMR.

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Stephanie Beers

Stephanie joined the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency as the Administrative Secretary in September 2007. She has enjoyed working with the faculty and staff to enhance the educational experience of all the residents. Her favorite aspect of her job is working one-on-one with the residents, from the time they are recruited until they graduate. Stephanie is married and has a daughter named Charlotte. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her family.

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Eric Justin Law, MD, ATC

Dr. Law is the current fellow in the Dr. Patrick Lee Trammell Sr. Excellence in Sports Medicine Program in Tuscaloosa, AL. He is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and also carries certification in Athletic Training through the NATA.

Dr. Law was born and raised in Troy, AL and completed his undergraduate studies at Troy University in Athletic Training. He went on to a graduate assistantship at The University of Alabama where his primary responsibilities were the men’s and women’s tennis teams while earning a masters degree in Health Studies with emphasis in Sports Medicine Health Care.

Follow graduate school, Dr. Law att... Read More

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Kimberly Hillman, MD

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Robert B. Ireland, MD

Robert B. Ireland, Jr., MD is Professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  He began in private practice in 1984 in Jackson Mississippi and returned to the College of Community Health Sciences in 1991.  Dr. Ireland is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

Dr. Ireland graduated from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York with a B.S. in Engineering and earned his M.D. degree at the University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine.  He completed residency training at the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program.  He is a Board member of the American... Read More

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Lynne Wright, MD

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John Galaznik, MD

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Scott Arnold, MD

Scott Arnold, MD, is Associate Professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  He is a physician in Internal Medicine, and has over 15 years experience. He presently serves as Clinic Director.  Dr. Arnold is a fellow of American College of Physicians.

Dr. Arnold graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Georgia with a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering and earned his M.D. degree at University of Alabama School of Medicine.  He completed residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina.  He is a Board member of American Board of Internal Medicine.

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Sandra Daly, MD

Sandra J. Daly, MD is an Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  She is a physician in Internal Medicine, and has over 18 years experience. She is a member of the AOA honor medical society and the AMA.

Dr. Daly graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Psychology and earned her MD degree at the University of South Florida. She completed residency training at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.  She is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Daly and her husband have three children and two grandchildren.

Her special interests are in Women’s Health and Preventative Medicine.Read More

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Jared Ellis, MD

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Patricia Hubbs, MD

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Dawn Watts Bryant, MD

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Joseph Wallace, MD

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Karen Burgess, MD

Karen Burgess, MD, is an Associate Professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences. She is a pediatrician and has over ten years of experience. She serves as the Clinic Director for the Pediatric Clinic and oversees resident education for the Pediatrics Department. Dr. Burgess is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Burgess graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science of Chemistry and earned her MD degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed residency training at University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Children’s Hospital of Alabama. She is board certified by the American Boar... Read More

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Ashley Evans, MD

Ashley Evans, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Tuscaloosa. In addition, she serves as Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education and is the Clerkship Director within the Department of Pediatrics, coordinating 3rd year medical students rotating through the Pediatric clerkship. She also serves as Director of the High Risk Follow-up Clinic.

Dr. Evans graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL (1991) and completed her pediatric training at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama in 1994. Board Certified in Pediatrics, her special interests include community outreac... Read More

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Lloyda Williamson, MD

Lloyda Broomes Williamson, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Alabama, Community College of Health Sciences. Currently she serves as Psychiatry Clerkship Director for this department. She is board-certified as a General Psychiatrist and as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Her academic interests include community education of mental health issues and medical education in psychiatry, with a comprehensive approach to assessment and treatment.

Dr. Williamson graduated from Oakwood College, now known as Oakwood University, in Huntsville, AL, with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science and earned her M.D. degree at Meharry Med... Read More

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Melissa C. Kuhajda, PhD

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David Maxwell, MD

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Guarav Jain, MD

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Robert Slaughter, MD

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William Owings, MD

William O. Owings, MD., is a Professor at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  He is a full-time physician in the Department of Family Medicine, and has over 40 years experience.  He has been teaching as part of the College of Community Health Sciences part time since 1974, and full time on the family medicine faculty since 1996. He has also served as chair of the family medicine department.

Dr. Owings was born and raised in Alabama. He received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Alabama in 1956, and went on the get his M.D. from Tulane University in 1958. After doing a general surgery residency at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kans... Read More

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Alan Blum, MD

Dr. Alan Blum is a family physician and Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Tuscaloosa.  He is the first holder of the Gerald Leon Wallace Endowed Chair in Family Medicine at the University’s College of Community Health Sciences.  One of the foremost authorities on tobacco problems, Dr. Blum is the Director of the University of Alabama Center for the Study of Tobacco and Society, which he established in 1999.

Dr. Blum graduated from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts  with a B.A. in English Literature. He earned his M.D. degree at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his residen... Read More

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Elizabeth Cockrum, MD

Elizabeth Cockrum, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  She is a general pediatrician with over 23 years of experience. She has been honored with several teaching awards within the College of Community Health Sciences as well as a recipient of the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award from the University of Alabama National Alumni Association. She has served as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs for the past four years and in this role serves as the clinic administrator for University Medical Center.

Dr. Cockrum graduated from the University of Alabam... Read More

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Anne Halli, MD

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David Roberts, MD

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Regina Harrell, MD

Regina Harrell, MD, is Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  She is a part-time physician in Department of Family Medicine, and has over 7 years experience. She presently serves as fill in the blank if applicable.  Dr. Harrell is board certified in Internal Medicine. She also holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatrics. She plays a significant role in the Geriatrics rotation for Family Medicine residents, as well as a primary role in the geriatrics elective for the fourth-year medical students, University of Alabama School of Medicine Tuscaloosa Campus.

Dr. Harrell graduated from Vanderbilt University in Tenn... Read More

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Ray Stewart, MD

Dr. Ray Stewart was born and raised in Phenix City, Alabama. He graduated from The University of Alabama, magna cum laude, in 2000 with a BS in biology.  He was accepted into the Rural Medical Scholars Program in 2002.  Dr. Stewart also earned a MS in biology and an MA in health studies in 2003.  Dr. Stewart graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2007.  He then completed his residency training at the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency in 2010.  During his residency, Dr. Stewart was awarded the William R. Willard Award for best intern and the Internal Medicine Award for interns in 2007.  Dr. Stewart served as a Chief Resident from 200... Read More

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Cameron Paisley, MD

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Nancy Rubin, Psy D

Nancy J. Rubin, Psy.D., is a Professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  She is a clinical psychologist in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, and has over 19 years experience. She presently serves as the Clinic Director of the Betty Shirley Clinic and the Director of Psychology Clinical Service Teaching and Research.  Dr.Rubin is a member of the Alabama Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. She served as president of the Alabama Psychological Association in 2001, as the Alabama representative to the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives from 2003-2007, an... Read More

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Daniel Avery, MD

Daniel M. Avery, Jr, MD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  He is an OB/GYN physician and has over 30 years experience. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Laboratory and Assistant Director of Student Affairs. He is an Associate Professor and the Division Chief of Pathology in the Department of Surgery. He is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Endoscopy, Forensic Medicine and Family Medicine Obstetrics. Dr. Avery received the 2009 Thomas Ebner Award for Founding the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics by the... Read More

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Michael Taylor, MD

Michael A. Taylor, MD, FAAP is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Tuscaloosa Campus.  In addition, he is the Assistant  Dean for Information Technology, Medical Director of the University of Alabama’s ADHD Clinic (a multispecialty evaluation and management clinic), Medical Director of the West Alabama Child Medical Evaluation Center (a child abuse medical evaluation clinic), and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology.  He has performed medical evaluations of potentially abused children since 1982, the first several years in North Carolina and Kentucky, before assuming his curre... Read More

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Robert Neil Honea, MD

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Marion D. (Stretch) Reed, MD

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Kristine Graettinger, MD

Kristy Graettinger, MD is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the University Medical Center. Dr. Graettinger earned her medical degree at the University of Alabama School Of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency training at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dr. Graettinger provides comprehensive women’s health care, including care during pregnancy, contraception management, and specialized gynecological treatment and procedures. She is also interested in minimally invasive management of abnormal periods, including endometrial ablation and robotic and laparoscopic-assisted hysterectomies. Dr. Graettinger is supp... Read More

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C. Brant Lehman, MD

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Mark Thomas, MD

Dr. Thomas returned to the Capstone in August 2007 after several years in the private practice of adolescent medicine. He holds a joint appointment between the Student Health Center and University Medical Center within the College of Community Health Sciences.  At the Student Health Center, he specializes in the treatment of university students who have AD/HD.  He also attends the Adolescent Medicine Clinic at UMC, in addition to his responsibilities in teaching Pediatrics to medical students and residents.

Dr. Thomas is a native of Geneva, AL and a graduate of Samford University. He received his medical degree from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine, with his ... Read More

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Jerry McKnight, MD

Jerry McKnight, MD, MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at The University Of Alabama School of Medicine-Tuscaloosa.  Dr. McKnight received his B.S. in Chemistry from Union University, Jackson, Tennessee.  He received his M.D. at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Memphis.  He completed his residency at The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Practice Residency. Dr. McKnight returned to The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Practice Residency after completing his National Health Service Scholarship obligation in Tennessee, where he has spent 19 years in the training of Family Medicine Residents.  He has also r... Read More

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James B Robinson, MD

Dr. Robinson is the Fellowship Director of the University of Alabama Primary Care Sports Medicine Program. He is the Endowed Chair of Sports Medicine and is a Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine-Tuscaloosa.

Dr. Robinson serves as the Head Team Physician for the University of Alabama and has taken care of athletes of all ages and skill levels for the past 22 years in Tuscaloosa. He works with numerous high school, collegiate, professional and international athletes and has served as a team physician for the United States Olympic Team in 2000 in Sydney, Australia.

Dr. Robinson received his undergraduate degree from LSU and attended me... Read More

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Irma Higginbotham, MD

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John Waits, MD

John Waits, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences. Dr. Waits graduated from the Alabama School of Medicine in 2000 and became a professor with CCHS in 2004. Dr. Waits is an active member of several committees and organizations too numerous to list, and his research interests include designing new curriculum and teaching methods for family medicine residents as well as investigating the infant mortality rate in rural Alabama with and without obstetrical and prenatal care. Dr. Waits is board-certified and a member of the American Medical Association.

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Thaddeus Ulzen, MD

Thaddeus P. Ulzen, MD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences. He is also Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College.  He is a physician with special interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and has over 30 years’ experience. In 2002, Dr. Ulzen was awarded the Nancy C. A. Roeske Certificate of Excellence in Medical Education by the American Psychiatric Association. In 2007, he was the recipient of the Yale/John & Johnson Physician Scholar in International Health Award. From 2007-2008, he served as Past President of the Ghana Physicians and S... Read More

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J. Grier Stewart, Jr, MD

J. Grier Stewart, M.D. is an assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine.  He has practiced medicine in Tuscaloosa for over 15 years.  He is currently the Clinic Director for the department.

Dr. Stewart received his B.S. at Davidson College and his M.D. at the University of Alabama School of Medicine.  He completed his Internal Medicine training at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.  He has an interest in geriatrics and long-term care and serves as Medical Director at Forest Manor Nursing Home.  He also serves as a panel physician at the DCH Wound Healing Center.  Dr. Stewart is a member of the State Medical Ass... Read More

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Chelley K. Alexander, MD

Chelley Alexander, M.D., is Chair, an Assistant Professor, and Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Education at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences. She is also the Interim Residency Director for the Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency. She began a private practice in Gordo, Alabama. She began with the College of Community Health Sciences in 2001 and has served as Chair since 2006.  Dr. Alexander is a member of Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

Dr. Alexander graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina with a B.A. and earned his M.D. degree at the University of Alabama S... Read More

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John Thomas McDonald, Jr, MD

John T. McDonald, M.D., is an assistant professor at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  He is a physician in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, and has over two years experience. He has served as the clerkship director in obstetrics and gynecology since 2008.  He presently serves as the faculty representative on the CCHS Foundation Board.  Dr. McDonald also currently chairs the  Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality Committee at  DCH Regional Medical Center.  Dr. McDonald is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. McDonald graduated from the University of Alabama with both  BS and Maste... Read More

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Heather Taylor, MD

Heather M. Taylor, MD, is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  She is a board-certified general pediatrician with special interests in the prevention of obesity and child abuse, as well as medical student education.  She currently serves as the Pediatric Clerkship Director for the Tuscaloosa branch of The University of Alabama School of Medicine.

Dr. Taylor graduated from The University of Alabama in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and earned her M.D. degree at The University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2004.  She completed residency training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical... Read More

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Marisa Giggie, MD

Marisa A. Giggie, MD, MPAff is a board certified, fellowship trained psychiatrist in Adult, Child and Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry.  She graduated from Smith College in 1987 with a degree in economics and from the University of Texas at Austin, LBJ School of Public Affairs in 1991 with a Master in Public Affairs degree.  She worked in health care consulting before entering medical school at the Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA.  She graduated with her medical degree in 2001 and completed all of her psychiatric training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.  She worked for two years in pri... Read More

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Cathy Gresham, MD

Cathy L. Gresham, MD, FACP, is a Professor of Medicine at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences.  She is an Internal Medicine physician in the Department of Medicine, and has over 20 years experience. 

She has served as Assistant Director and then Director of Medical Student Affairs and on the Admissions Committee for the University of Alabama School of Medicine for over 15 years where she continues to serve as well as filled other varied clinical and educational positions in the College and serves on multiple committees past and present. 

Dr. Gresham is a member of the American College ... Read More

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Susan Arnold, MD

Susan Arnold, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. She is a Psychiatrist with the Betty Shirley Clinic at the University Medical Center and Student Health Center. She also serves as Director of Student Mental Health.

Dr. Arnold received her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine.  She completed residency training and a fellowship in child/adolescent psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Arnold is board certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. Her interests include the prevention and treatment of disorders that present in the college student population and traumatic str... Read More

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Dwight Hooper, MD

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Vijaya Sundar, MD

Vijaya Sundar, MD, is Associate Professor/Chair at The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences. She has been a physician in Department of Internal Medicine, since 1986 and is currently chair person.  Dr. Sundar is a fellow of American College of Physicians.

Dr. Sundar earned her M.D. degree at Madras Medical College.  She completed residency training at the Flushing Hospital and Medical Center, affiliate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Flushing, NY.  She is Board certified in Internal Medicine and has a special interest in Endocrinology and obesity prevention.  In addition, she has written a chapter on “Thy... Read More

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Archana Jain, MD