Grand Rounds West TN September


John W. Neblett, M.D., Joins West Tennessee Neurosciences


JACKSON — West Tennessee Healthcare announced recently that John Wallace Neblett, M.D. has joined the recently formed West Tennessee Neurosciences, located at their new north Jackson location at 1040 Greystone Square. Neblett, formerly with West Tennessee Neurosurgical Clinic at this same location, is joining other local physicians practicing with West Tennessee Neurosciences on 614 Skyline Drive.

Neblett, originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical School, where he did residencies in surgery and neurosurgery. He has been in private practice in Tennessee since 1983, including his practice in north Jackson since 2003.

He is board certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has been an active member in several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Medical Association, Southern Neurological Society, and the Tennessee Medical Association.

Family Nurse Practitioner Joins MedSouth Medical Center in Dyersburg


JACKSON — Deon Ring, FNP has joined the staff at MedSouth Medical Center in Dyersburg. Ring received her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas and her Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Beech Bluff Bluebird Dash Benefits Cancer Camp


JACKSON — Supporters and run/walk enthusiasts are invited to participate in the third annual Beech Bluff Bluebird Dash, Saturday, September 27,2008. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the 5/K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Woodmen of the World Lodge in Beech Bluff. Advance entry fee is $15 for runners and walkers. Registration the day of the event is $20.00. Prizes will be given in age categories. The event is organized to benefit Camp Bluebird, the adult cancer camp held twice a year.

Tammy Reams is organizing this fundraiser in memory of her mom, Janice Davis who enjoyed going to Camp Bluebird. All the proceeds from the event will go to fund camp scholarships and activities. For more information call 731-267-0332 or 660-8757.

West Forest Family Medical Center Opens


JACKSON — The West Forest Family Medical Center, an affiliate of West Tennessee Healthcare, opened in Jackson this week. The new clinic is located at 779 West Forest near Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Dr.Christine Evans is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Medical Association.

West Tennessee OB/GYN Services Welcomes New Additions


JACKSON — West Tennessee OB/GYN Services has announced two new additions to the staff.

Dr. Henry West has joined the clinic as an OB/GYN. Dr. West was the Chief Resident at Meharry Medical College this past year. He received his medical degree from Meharry, a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Texas A&M.

Kate Todd has also joined the staff as the newest midwife. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Midwifery at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at U.T. Knoxville. Todd has been part of the Labor and Delivery department at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for the past eight years.

West Tennessee OB/GYN Services is an affiliate of West Tennessee Healthcare.

West TN Bone & Joint Clinic Joins Physicians Surgery Center


The Physicians Surgery Center in Jackson, Tennessee, has become a multi-specialty facility with the addition of West TN Bone & Joint Clinic.

The Physicians Surgery Center, established Sept. 1, 1995, by ophthalmologists at The Eye Clinic in Jackson, is a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery facility providing the highest quality, cost efficient and convenient surgical care, said Raymond Kee, Administrator of the Physicians Surgery Center. “Over the past 13 years, we have experienced that patients prefer the simplified admissions and discharge procedures of an outpatient facility. They really like the ability to return home quickly and resume normal activities after their surgery.”

“The mission at West TN Bone & Joint Clinic has always been to provide the best care possible for our patients and joining with this facility has helped us reach our goals,” said Donna Klutts, Practice Administrator at West TN Bone & Joint Clinic.

Technology and research has provided the medical field with advancements in the area of orthopedic surgery over the past few decades. “The biggest change in orthopedic medicine has been the shift from open surgeries to arthroscopic surgeries with the use of mini-invasive equipment,” said Dr. David Johnson, an orthopedic surgeon at Bone & Joint Clinic. “Although many orthopedic procedures and surgeries are still performed in the hospital setting accompanied with a hospital stay, more and more cases will be performed at convenient outpatient centers.”

“The patients typically have better clinical outcomes, enjoy the efficiency, convenience and ease of having their care at these smaller facilities,” said Dr. Jason Hutchison, an orthopedic surgeon who practices with Johnson at the West TN Bone & Joint Clinic.

Dr. Harold Antwine, who also practices at the clinic, stated that the Physicians Surgery Center has the latest in high-definition cameras and scopes. “We get to choose the equipment and materials that we feel are appropriate for our patients instead of someone else. The Physicians Surgery Center will be convenient for patients and their families because of accommodating scheduling processes and less potential for the delay of procedures.”

“West TN Bone & Joint Clinic physicians wanted to be able to truly oversee every aspect of the patient’s care,” Klutts said. With patient resources like physical therapy, the dexascanner and MRI at the clinic, and now the Physicians Surgery Center, the physicians can do their best to make sure that their patients are taken care of conveniently and efficiently, she added.

The orthopedic surgeons at West TN Bone & Joint Clinic will continue to perform surgeries and admit their patients at both hospitals in Jackson.

With the Physicians Surgery Center, however, “it is comforting to know that you will receive the best care possible in a facility specifically designed for same-day surgery,” says Klutts. “Because of the center’s efficiency, the expense for the patient is usually far less than at a hospital facility.”

“The nine board-certified orthopedic surgeons at West TN Bone & Joint Clinic are dedicated in providing the most advanced specialized care available,” Johnson said. “It has become one of the most well respected and premiere orthopedic clinics in Tennessee.”

Practicing with Johnson, Antwine and Hutchison at the clinic are Dr. Lowell Stonecipher, Dr. Michael Cobb, Dr. Kelly Pucek, Dr. David Pearce, Dr. Adam Smith and Dr. John Everett. West TN Bone & Joint Clinic is at 24 Physicians Drive in Jackson. The Physicians Surgery Center is near the clinic at 207 Stonebridge Boulevard.