Meet Our Specialists

Jeffrey Adams, M.D.

Otolarygology
Special Interests in Allergy/Sinus, Sleep Medicine & Hearing/Balance Disorders
Education University of Alabama
Residency Medical College of Virginia
Certification Board Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology, Board Eligible-Sleep Medicine Subspecialty

Michael W. Bratton, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery
Education University of Tennessee
Residency Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

Jean Byarlay, M.D.

Dermatology
Education University of Rochester, New York
Residency University of Rochester, New York
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Dermatology

Paul B. Cardali, M.D.

Internal Medicine
Education University of Miami School of Medicine
Residency Medicine College of Georgia
Certification Board Certified- American Board of Internal Medicine
American Associate of Medical Review Officers
ACLS, BCLS
Chief of Staff, Lakeway Regional Hospital

Terrence Casey, M.D.

Psychiatry
Education St. Georges University School of Medicine
Residency Maimonides Medical Center
Certification Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Speaker for Janseen Pharmaceuticals
Consultant for Amedysis

Ronald G. Christopher, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery
www.drchristopherortho.com
Education Medical College of Virginia, Richmond
Residency Medical College of Virginia, Richmond
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Vice Chief of Staff, Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System

Kim Collinson, M.D.

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Education Medical College of Georgia
Certification Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola
Secretary/Treasurer - HealthStar Physicians
Chief of Obstetrics- Lakeway Regional Hospital
Former Chief of Staff of Obstetrics Lakeway Regional Hospital and Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System

Eric Delay, M.D.

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Education University of South Alabama
Residency University Health Systems, Greenville, North Carolina
Certification Board Certified – American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified – American Board of Pediatrics
Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics
Chief of Pediatrics Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System and Lakeway Regional Hospital

Michael L. Dillard, M.D.

Ear, Nose, & Throat
Education East Tennessee State University, Alpha Omega Alpha
Residency University of Alabama at Birmingham
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Otolaryngology
Special interest in Allergy & Sleep Medicine
Vice President, Board of Director, HealthStar Physicians

Michael Ellis, M.D.

Clinical and Interventional Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Education Boston University
Residency Lahey Clinic Medical Center
Fellowship University of Massachusetts Medical School
Certification Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Eligible, American Board of Gastroenterology

Nicholas Grimaldi, D.O.

Orthopedic/Spine Surgeon
www.understandingspinesurgery.com
Education Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Memorial Hospital York, Philadelphia
Fellowship St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland

Dennis G. Harris, M.D.

Pain Medicine
Education East Tennessee State University
Residency Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville
East Tennessee State University affiliated hospitals
Certification Board Certified - Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology
Board Certified - American Board of Pain Medicine

Julie A. Jacques, D.O.

Neurology
Education Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency University of South Florida
Certification Board Certified- American Board of Osteopathic Neurology and Psychiatry and ABSM
Director Lakeway Regional Hospital Sleep Center
Member of AMA, AOA, AASM, and TMA

Paul L. Jett, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Education University of Louisville
Residency Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation
Certification Board Certified- The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine
Board Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiner
Adjunct Clinical Faculty of the DeBusk College of Medicine
Rotarian and Chairs the local Arthritis Foundation Walks

Kim W. Keinath, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychology
Education Grove City College, Memorial University, University of Tennessee
Internship Vanderbilt
Verteran's Administration
Certification National Register
American Society of Clincal Hypnosis
Certficate of Psychology

Aqueel H. Kouser, M.D.

Rheumatology
Education Dow Medical College, Pakistan
Residency New York Downtown Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
Fellowship Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood
Certification Board Eligible - American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified - American Board of Rheumatology
Board Certified - Sleep Medicine
ISCD Certified Clinical Densitometrist
Fellow American College of Rheumatology
Secretary/Treasurer HealthStar Physicians, P.C.

Joanne Langton, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Education University of Queensland, Australia
Residency UCLA School of Medicine
VA Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Fellowship Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified - American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Insulin Pump Training
Credentialed for Bone Density Reading & Thyroid Nodule Biopsy

Frank B. Little, Jr., M.D.

Ear, Nose, & Throat
Education Bowman-Gray of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem
Residency North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Otolaryngology Board of Directors, HealthStar Physicians

Mubashir Mahmood, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Education Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
Residency Tuscon Hospitals Medical Education Program
Fellowship University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified - American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Fellow - American College of Endocrinology
Fellow - American College of Physicians

Roy Nevils, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychology
Education University of Tennessee
Residency University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio

Maurice S. Robinson, D.O.

Geriatric Medicine
Education Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Missouri
Certification Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Geriatric Medicine
Director, Mariner Health of Newport
Q.S. Reviewer of Medicare
Board of Director, HealthStar Physicians
Chairman, Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System, Family Practice Department

Arvinder Sachdev, M.D.

Gastroenterology
Education M.B.B.S., Patiala, India
Residency Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia
Fellowship University of Louisville
Certification Board Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified - American Board of Gastroenterology

Helen Sandland, M.D.

OB/GYN
Education Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Residency Royal Alexandra Hospitals, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Certification Board Certified OB/GYN in Canada and USA

Steven M. Wadsworth, D.P.M.

Podiatry
Education Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Residency James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mountain Home
Board of Director, HealthStar Physicians

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Meet Our Physicians

Paul B. Cardali, M.D.

Internal Medicine
Education University of Miami School of Medicine
Residency Medical College of Georgia
Certification Board Certified – American Board of Internal Medicine
American Associate of Medical Review Officers
ACLS, BCLS
Medical Director, HealthStar Physicians
Chief of Staff, Lakeway Regional Hospital

Derek A. Cooze, M.D.

Family Practice
Education Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Certification Tennessee Medical Licensure
Licensure Medical Council of Canada
Medical Director, Housecall Home Health
Medical Director, HealthStar Physicians

Shannon P. Hancock, M.D.

Family Practice
Education Baylor College of Medicine
Residency Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland
Certification Board Certified – American Board of Family Practice
Chief of Staff Family Practice Lakeway Regional Hospital

David A. Johnson, M.D.

Family Practice
Education University of Ottawa, Canada
Residency Ottawa Civic Hospital, Canada
Certification Board Certified – American Board of Family Practice

Eric Delay, M.D.

Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Education University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Residency University Health Systems, Greenville, N.C.
Certification ACLS, PALS, NRP and BLS

Hina Kouser, M.D.

Internal Medicine
Education Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Residency St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
Certification Board Certified – American Board of Internal Medicine

Blake P. Melling, M.D.

Family Practice
Education Ross University Medical School, West Indies
Residency Hamot Medical Center, PA
Certification Board Certified – American Board of Family Medicine
ACLS, NALS, PALS

Patricia Perry, M.D.

Radiology
Education University of St. Andrews Scotland
Residency Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney, Australia and Prince of Whales & Prince Henry Hospitals Sydney, Australia
Certification Board Certified Diagnostic Radiology
Member: AMA, TMA, ACR, AAWR, RSNA & ARRS

Richard Cody, M.D.

NeuroRadiology
Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Residency Georgetown University Hospital
Fellowship Emory University Hospital
Certification Member American College of Radiology and American Society of Neuroradiology

Peter Sutherland, M.D.

Family Practice
Education Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Masters of Science in Medical Science
Division of Medical Oncology
Medical Degree and Rotating Medical Internship
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Certification President, Board of Directors, HealthStar Physicians
Tennessee Medical Licensure
Licensure Medical Council of Canada

Bruce Jacobs, FNP-BC

Family Practice
Education East Tennessee State University Masters of Science in Nursing
Certification ANCC
ACLS Instructor
BLS Instructor

Bonnie A. Vick, M.D., Ph.D.

Family Practice
Education East Tennessee State University
Residency ETSU Kingsport Family Practice Center
Certification Doctorate in Biochemistry
Director Of Lakeway Hospital Rehab Unit
Chief of Staff Lakeway Hospital
Director Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Home Care

Dennis Klein, D.O.

Family Practice
Education Des Moines University
Residency Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA
Certification Board Certified: American Academy of Family Practice
ACLS, BLS

Jill Bolin Robinson, D.O.

Family Practice
Education Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Missouri
Certification Board Certified – American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
President – Board of Osteopathic Medicine Examiners
Vice Chief of Staff - Morristown Hamblen Helathcare System
Chairman Performance Improvement - Morristown Hamblen Helathcare System
Fellow Federation of State Medical Boards

Maurice S. Robinson, D.O.

Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine
Education Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Missouri
Certification Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Board Certified - American Osteopathic Board of Geriatric Medicine
Q.S. Reviewer of Medicare
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Geriatrics Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Medicine

Steven Sheedlo, M.D.

Family Practice
Education Uniformed Services University of Health Services
Residency and Internship Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Oceanside, California
Professional Diplomat of American Academy of Family Practice
Certification Board Certified Family Practice
Interests Member Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians

Benjamin Williams, MPAS, PA-C

Education University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
Interservice Physician Assistant Program
Certification Physician Assistant, ACLS, ALS

Jim Abernathy, MPAS, PA-C

Education University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
Certification Certified Physician Assistant, ACLS, ATLS, BTLS, BLS, PALS and Paramedic

Christina Collins, FNP-BC

Education Carson-Newman College
Master of Science, Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Certification ANCC, BLS, ACLS, PICC lines

Vicki G. Carter, FNP-BC

Education Unversity of Tennessee
Master of Science in Nursing
Certification Certified Diabetic Educator, Certified Insulin Pump Trainer

Michael S. Etter, FNP-BC

Education University of Tennessee
Master of Health Sciences, Nursing
FNP-BC

Jackie C. Harrison, MPAS, PA-C

Education University of Kentucky
Master of Physician Assistant Studies in Dermatology

Alice Lawson, FNP-BC

Education Eats Tennessee State University Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
Certifications ANCC
BLS
NRP
Inpatient Obstetrics

Lucinda Hicks, FNP-BC

Education University of Florida
Master of Science in Nursing
Certification Fitness Certification
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Clarissa McCullar, FNP-BC

Education University of Tennessee
Master of Science in Nursing
Certification ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Nicole Sandifer, MSN, APN, RNC

Education University of Tennessee
Master of Science in Nursing, Women's Health Concentration
Certification BLS, ACLS, NRP
NCC-Certified Womens Health Practitioner

Ronald H. Woody, PA-C

Education University of Georgia
Certification American Academy of Physicians Assistants

Sandra Henderson, DPT

Education East Tennessee State University Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certification Certified Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluator
Member of American Physical Therapy Association

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HealthStar Physicians
420 West Morris Boulevard
Morristown, Tennessee 37813
Phone: (423) 581-5925 • Fax: (423) 581-2828