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The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

The first evidence of a Tallahassee-based medical society dates back to 1826, a time when only seven doctors were in practice in the capital city. Over time, the society expanded to include physicians from not only Leon County but neighboring counties as well. In 1973, the local medical society was named, the Capital Medical Society, and represents Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson and Wakulla Counties.

Physicians make up the membership of the Capital Medical Society. They are involved with all issues and dynamics that surround medical care, such as legal, legislative, public health, media relations, peer review and medical care for the uninsured. Since 1973, the CMS membership has grown from 158 members to its current membership of more than 525 members. Over the years, society members have taken the leadership role in providing and promoting quality health care in the community.

The primary focus of the Capital Medical Society is physician advocacy and support. Therefore, the Capital Medical Society offers a full range of membership services that include:

  • Membership meetings
  • Professional CME seminars
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Pager service
  • Employment service for office staff
  • Grassroots advocacy efforts at all levels of government

The Capital Medical Society provides many impressive programs designed to offer helpful information to healthcare consumers, including:

  • The Physician Referral Service, which makes more than 2,000 referrals each year to licensed physicians in our four-county area.
  • The Physician Information Service, which answers inquiries about physicians and local medical services.
  • The Speakers Bureau, which provides speakers to organizations and civic groups.

Capital Medical Society is the local affiliate of the Florida Medical Association and works closely with the FMA on its initiatives. The Florida Medical Association is the largest, most effective organization representing the interests of all Florida physicians and their patients. Based in Tallahassee, the FMA provides its 16,000 member doctors with a strong voice and active representation in state legislation, medical economics, practice issues and medical, ethical and legal affairs. For more information about the FMA, visit www.fmaonline.org.

2009 CMS Board of Governors

Lisa (Kohler) Jernigan, M.D.Lisa Jernigan, M.D.,
President

Steven Currieo, M.D.Steven Currieo, M.D. Richard Thacker, D.O.Richard Thacker , D.O.
Jerry Ford, M.D.Jerry Ford, M.D.
President-Elect
Satish Mital, M.D.Satish Mital, M.D. Hugh VanLandingham, M.D.Hugh VanLandingham, M.D.

Jerry Ford, M.D.Jerry Ford, M.D.
Secretary/Treasurer

Winston Ortiz, M.D.Winston Ortiz, M.D. Cay FordTerreze Gamble, M.D.
Resident
Tracey Hellgren, M.D.Tracey Hellgren, M.D.
Secretary/Treasurer
Sandeep Rahangdale, M.D.Sandeep Rahangdale, M.D. Samantha McKay, M.D.Samantha McKay, M.D.
Resident
Gregory Albright, M.D., PresidentAndres Rodriguez , M.D.
Immediate Past President
Christienne Sain, M.D.Christienne Sain, M.D. Cay FordCay Ford
President, CMS Alliance
David Bellamy, M.D.David Bellamy, M.D. John Thabes, M.D.John Thabes , M.D. Karen Wendland, M.S.Karen Wendland, M.S.
CMS Executive Director

2009 CMS Foundation Board of Directors

John P. Mahoney, M.D.John P. Mahoney, M.D.
President

H. Avon Doll, M.D.H. Avon Doll, M.D. Scott Sellinger, M.D.Scott Sellinger, M.D.
Al McCully, M.D.Al C. McCully, M.D.
Vice President
Larry Harper, M.D.Larry L. Harper, M.D. Jay Walton, D.D.S.Jay Walton, D.D.S.
Barbara Williams, M.D.Barbara Williams, M.D.
Secretary
Nelson Kraeft, M.D.Nelson H. Kraeft, M.D. Charles Williams, M.D.Charles Williams, M.D.
Kenneth Wasson, M.D.Kenneth R. Wasson, M.D.
Treasurer
William F. Lindsey, M.D.William F. Lindsey, M.D. Lisa Jernigan, M.D.Lisa Jernigan, M.D.
J. Brian Sheedy, M.D.J. Brian Sheedy, M.D.
Immediate Past-President
Ron Ray, M.D.Ron Ray, M.D.
Jerry Ford, M.D.Jerry Ford, M.D.

Ray Bellamy, M.D.Raymond E. Bellamy, II, M.D.

Katrina Rolle, Esq.Katrina Rolle, Esq. Karen Wendland, M.S.Karen Wendland, M.S.
CMS Executive Director


2009 CMS Services Board of Directors

SkillingFrancis C. Skilling, Jr., M.D., President

CognettaArmand B. Cognetta, Jr., M.D.

Jerry Ford, M.D.Jerry Ford, M.D.
CMS President
HempelKarl F. Hempel, M.D., Vice-President

WilsonBrian Wilson, M.D.

Karen Wendland, M.S.Karen Wendland, M.S.
CMS Executive Director
ReismanTerence N. Reisman, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Jernigan, M.D.Lisa Jernigan, M.D.,
CMS President
 

 

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