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Primary Care Physicians Are Accepting New Patients at Amelia Medical Plaza

Amelia Medical Plaza is now open with extended hours, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Omar Al Haddad, M.D.

Omar Al Haddad, M.D., opened his Family Medicine practice in Bainbridge last year. He received his medical degree at the Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan in 2004. He completed a Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Al Haddad was born in Syria and lived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before moving to the United States. Appointments may be made with Dr. Al Haddad by calling his office at (229) 243-6900.

Kerwyn Flowers, D.O.

Kerwyn L. Flowers, D.O., a native of Quincy, Florida, Dr. Flowers graduated from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. She received the Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at the Summa Health Care System at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Flowers is Board Certified in Family Medicine.

For the past two years, Dr. Flowers has worked as a Family Medical Physician in private practice at Sacred Heart Medical Group in Panama City, Florida. As part of her osteopathic training, she offers manipulation therapy for back and neck pain, as well as other musculoskeletal complaints. Appointments may be made with Dr. Flowers by calling (229) 243-6900.

Prysca Ngalame, M.D.

Prysca Y. Ngalame, M.D., (pronounced Gal-ah-may) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, with the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. She received the Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore in 2008. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, where she was “2012 Resident of the Year” and received the Chief Resident Award. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Dr. Ngalame and her husband, Ebot, are proud parents of a baby girl. They are both natives of Cameroon, West Africa. Ebot is self-employed as a financial auditor and tax accountant in Bainbridge. Appointments with Dr. Ngalame may be made by calling (229) 243-6900.

Ileana Popa, M.D.

Ileana Popa, M.D., has practiced Internal Medicine for several years in Bainbridge. She is a native of Romania and received the Doctor of Medicine degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. She completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in 2004, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.. She is married to Ovidiu Popa, M.D., an OB/GYN specialist in Bainbridge. Her office is located at 503 Wheat Avenue, Suite B, in Bainbridge. Appointments may be made with Dr. Popa by calling (229) 243-6900.

Shawn Surratt, M.D

Shawn Surratt, M.D., received the Doctor of Medicine degree from the Central America Health Sciences University in Belize, Central America. He also graduated from Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management.

Dr. Surratt completed the Southwest Georgia Family Medicine Residency Program at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. He also completed a preliminary general surgery residency/internship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Surratt is a Major in the United States Air Force Reserves 919^th Special Operations Medical Squadron. Appointment with Dr. Surratt may be made by calling (229) 243-6900.

Katherine Wiegman, M.D.

Katherine Wiegman, M.D., a native of Carrolton, Georgia, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of West Georgia in 2003 with the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Pre-med. She received the Doctor of Medicine degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2008. She completed a dual residency program in both Internal and Family Medicine from St. Vincent’s Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Board Eligible in Internal Medicine. Dr. Katherine Wiegman is married to Dr. Jarrod Wiegman, a Hospitalist at Memorial Hospital and Manor, and they have a 1 year old daughter. Appointments with Dr. Katherine Wiegman may be made by calling (229) 243-6900.

Angela Tyus, FNP-C

Angela Tyus, FNP-C, is a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner at Amelia Medical Center. She received the Associate Degree in Nursing in 1998 from Darton State College and she received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2005 from AlbanyStateUniversity. In 2009, she completed the Master of Science degree in Nursing at AlbanyStateUniversity and she holds national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Tyus worked at Memorial Hospital and Manor in 1998 in the Med/Surg unit and Emergency Department. She has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a family medicine practice since 2009. Appointments may be made with Ms. Tyus by calling (229) 243-6900.

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Richard D. Zlotnik, M.D., F.A.C.S., Joins Surgical Practice

Charles A. Walker, M.D., and Memorial Hospital and Manor are pleased to announce the association of Richard D. Zlotnik, M.D., F.A.C.S, in the practice of General Surgery. He is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A native of Massachusetts, Dr. Zlotnik graduated Cum Laude from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, with the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He received the Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Zlotnik completed a Residency in Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, where he coordinated the Surgical Residency Program. He also completed advanced graduate training as a Surgical Registrar in Kent, England.

For the past 27 years, Dr. Zlotnik has served as Chief of Surgery and practiced general surgery at hospitals in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts. Before moving to Bainbridge with his wife, Leslie, Dr. Zlotnik served as Chief of Surgical Services at Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon, Virginia.Appointments may be made with Dr. Zlotnik by calling (229) 243-1700. He will begin seeing patients on January 22 at his office, which is located in the building with Charles A. Walker, M.D., at 1502 E. Evans Street in Bainbridge.

Omar Al Haddad, M.D., Joins Memorial Hospital and Manor Staff

Memorial Hospital and Manor is pleased to announce the addition of Omar Al Haddad, M.D., to the hospital’s active medical staff. Dr. Al Haddad recently opened his Family Medicine practice at 1512 East Evans Street in Bainbridge.

Dr. Al Haddad received his medical degree at the Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan in 2004. He completed a Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Al Haddad was born in Syria and lived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before moving to the United States.

Appointments may be made with Dr. Al Haddad by calling his office at (229) 243-3361.

Mandy Moye, M.D., Joins Memorial Pediatrics

Alicia Estillore, M.D. and Memorial Hospital and Manor are pleased to announce the association of Mandy Sampson Moye, M.D. with Memorial Pediatrics in Bainbridge. A native of Thomasville, Georgia, Dr. Moye graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mercer University with the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She received the Doctor of Medicine Degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine, and she recently completed a Residency in Pediatrics at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. While at Mercer, Dr. Moye received the Outstanding Pediatric Resident Teaching Award and the Mercer University Dean's Choice Award.

Dr. Mandy Moye is married to Jason Moye, M.D., who joined Memorial Hospital and Manor's active medical staff last year in the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Appointments for babies and children of all ages may be made with Dr. Mandy Moye by calling (229) 246-1209. Her office is located at Memorial Medical Center, 603 Wheat Avenue, Suite 450, in Bainbridge.

Jason Moye, M.D., Joins Burke and Robinson, M.D., P.C.

Jason Moye, M.D., recently joined Dr. Dean Burke and Dr. Don Robinson of Burke and Robinson, M.D., P.C., in the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology with their women's health practice. Dr. Moye cares for Obstetrics patients before, during and after their pregnancies. He also provides Gynecological care for women of all ages.

Dr. Moye received the Doctor of Medicine degree from the St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada in 2006. He also graduated from St. George's with a Masters of Public Health degree. He completed the Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the Florida State University. Dr. Moye completed a Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon. While at Mercer, he received awards for Outstanding OB/GYN Resident in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He received the Laparoscopic Resident Award in 2009.

A native of Tampa, Florida, Dr. Moye is married to Mandy Sampson Moye, M.D., formerly of Thomasville. Dr. Mandy Moye is currently completing a Residency in Pediatrics at the Medical University of Central Georgia, Mercer University. She will be joining the active staff of Memorial Hospital and Manor in the practice of Pediatrics next year. Appointments may be made with Dr. Jason Moye by calling (229) 243-3360 or (229) 243-0152. The office is located at 1501 Miluli Avenue in Bainbridge.

Dr. Lisa Martin Joins Bainbridge Ophthalmology

Lisa Wooten Martin, O.D., recently joined Bainbridge Ophthalmology, specializing in Optometry. As an optometrist, Dr. Martin performs routine eye examinations and writes prescriptions for glasses, contact lenses and ophthalmic medications. . She also specializes in the treatment and management of ocular diseases. She received the Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2009. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the Valdosta State University in 2004 and also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Sciences from Nova Southeastern University in 2007. A native of Bainbridge, Dr. Martin is married to Brent Martin, also from Bainbridge, and has twin sons.

Bainbridge Ophthalmology opened in 2004 with Aric Aldridge, M.D., as the first full-time ophthalmologist in Bainbridge. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Aldridge treats diseases and injuries of the eye, performs routine eye examinations for adults and children, and performs eye surgeries including phacoemulsification (cataract surgery), various glaucoma procedures, surgery for traumatic injuries, correction of misaligned eyes (strabismus), and eye lid surgery to correct vision obstruction and eyelid malposition. Dr. Aldridge is Board Certified in Ophthalmology.

Mike Sims, Dp.O., joined Bainbridge Ophthalmology as a Dispensing Optician and surgical assistant in 2005. He is qualified to fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by Dr. Aldridge and Dr. Martin. As a Dispensing Optician, Sims verifies prescriptions to determine the specifications of lenses, then recommends eyeglass frames, contact lenses, and lens coatings to the patient. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Opticians.

Bainbridge Ophthalmology files claims for patients with medical insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, providing the service is covered. To make an appointment, please call 243-8597.