The Great Physician
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Stallworth’s Johns draws on broad background
As a freshman at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Jeff Johns, MD, spotted someone practicing for cheerleader tryouts. Although he had never once tumbled in gymnastics or participated in cheerleading before, Johns asked her to teach him some basics. Read MoreMar 8, 2018
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Neurology’s Davis blends modesty, clinical excellence
Thomas “Tom” Davis, MD, enjoys archery when he’s not treating people with movement disorders. Read MoreFeb 8, 2018
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VUMC’s Price thrives on building, nurturing lasting relationships
One of the greatest gifts of being an internal medicine physician is the long-term relationships developed with patients, and for Jan Price, MD, those relationships span generations of families. Read MoreJan 11, 2018
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Pediatric cardiologist Johns thrives in many roles
Pediatric cardiologist James Johns, M.D., relishes being a physician who wears many hats. Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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It’s all about the patient for surgical oncologist Solórzano
Surgical oncologist Carmen Solórzano, M.D., senses she has a reputation for being tough on residents. It doesn’t bother her. Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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Empathy, adaptability, curiosity define Rice’s career
Ten years ago Mark Rice, M.D.’s beloved Green Bay Packers were playing football against the Miami Dolphins, and he was in the stands with his parents and children. It was a hot day. A woman nearby went into a seizure, and Rice went to her aid. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Shinohara’s life and career defined by curiosity
Curiosity is the spark that has always energized and illuminated Eric Shinohara’s life — curiosity about the natural world, about other people and about how to help those individuals. Read MoreAug 3, 2017
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Varied interests inspire Urologic Surgery’s Chang
If a career in medicine hadn’t worked out for Sam Chang, he might have been a politician. As an undergraduate at Princeton University, Chang chose to major in politics instead of common premed majors such as biology or chemistry. That way, he would have the opportunity to take a spectrum of liberal arts classes, from psychology to sociology to anthropology. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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Pathologist Rauch relishes opportunities to help
Pathologist Carol Rauch, M.D., Ph.D., likes being prepared. Read MoreApr 13, 2017
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Geiger’s focus on the small details serves patients well
Neat stacks of paper are lined up on the desk of Timothy Geiger, M.D., with each stack representing a challenge. For example, one sheet has a flow chart sketched on it — Geiger’s musing on ways to more efficiently use Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) operating rooms, matching the best locations with case types and surgical teams. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Emergency Medicine’s Jones thrives on variety
Last May, Ian Jones, M.D., associate professor of Emergency Medicine and executive medical director of Emergency Services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, stopped in his tracks when news reports flashed about lava overflowing the crater lake at the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Read MoreJan 5, 2017
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Pediatric Rheumatology’s Graham driven to care
A thank-you message is pinned to the wall of the work room of T. Brent Graham, M.D., and his team. The crayon-penned note reads simply, “Than you for tacen car of me Dr. Graham.” Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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Breast imaging’s Huff dedicated to precision
A series of beautiful photographs of turquoise waves curling over a sandy beach sits above the desk of John Huff, M.D. An accomplished photographer whose work has been exhibited at shows in Nashville as well as regional invitational shows in Louisville, Birmingham, and the International Center for Photography in New York, Huff said most people think the framed photos are all the same image. But each photo is slightly different and to him, it is the details that matter. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Chance to help others drives neurosurgeon Thompson
The tears Reid Thompson, M.D., shed one day as a medical student left an indelible mark. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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Wright loves her patients and their mysteries
Everyone knew everyone in Patty Wright’s hometown of Scottsville, Kentucky, population 4,336. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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Pulmonologist Moore always strives to bring his ‘A game’
Paul Moore, M.D., has lived two places in his life: Nashville and Boston. He credits experiences and people in both cities for helping shape him into the physician, pulmonary specialist (and sports fan) that he is today. Read MoreApr 7, 2016
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Voice Center’s Garrett found life’s work in helping patients
Gaelyn Garrett, M.D., wasn’t a country music fan when she was growing up. When she came to Music City 22 years ago for a fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, she was planning to stay for only a year, and then find a job in her native North Carolina. Read MoreMar 10, 2016
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Cardiologist Hood keeps patients’ best interests at heart
When Rob Hood, M.D., began practicing cardiology 30 years ago he could not have imagined that fitness would one day be measured on a device worn around his wrist. Read MoreFeb 11, 2016
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Making a difference drives Radiology’s Spottswood
It was while inside a loud and odoriferous chromium metal plating shop that Stephanie Spottswood first considered a career in medicine. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Kavanaugh-McHugh keeps patients close to her heart
In her office, Ann Kavanaugh-McHugh, M.D., reaches up to a high shelf and pulls down a stack of notebooks. Reminders, she says, of the 4,000 families she has cared for over the course of her nearly 25-year career as a pediatric cardiologist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreDec 10, 2015