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iHospitalAlicia S. Baldwin MD American Family Care (205) 290-0088 Nidhi Bansal MD UAB Family Practice Center (205) 934-9700 Maria E. Bennett MD Baptist Health Center (205) 426-8708 Vance G. Blackburn MD North Shelby Family Health (205) 980-9944 Marshall N. Boone MD UAB Family Practice Center (205) 934-9700 Walter Brandner MD Abroms & Brandner (205) 870-4030 David P. Bryant MD Pinson Medical Office (205) 681-7902 John D. Burke DO Southern Medical Group Inc. (205) 995-7980 Anthony A. Chestang MD Simon-Williamson Clinic (205) 206-8477 Jeffrey J. Clifton MD Seale Harris Clinic (205) 595-5504 Morris W. Cochran MDNarrows Health and Wellness (205) 444-9550 Natashia R. Conley MD Dr Natashia Conley (205) 836-1199 Deborah L. Copeland MD Parkwest Family Medicine (205) 481-8530 Conrad De Los Santos DO Physician’s Group (205) 313-5262 Andre H. Doucet MD Saint Vincent’s Birmingham(205) 939-3101 Sally M. Ebaugh MD Bessemer Family Practice (205) 481-8650 John S. Fischer MD John S Fischer, MD (205) 428-2810 Samuel S. Flowers MD Trinity Medical Center(205) 995-7980 Joseph R. Germann MD Baptist Health Center (205) 699-2541 William L. Gibson MD Baptist Health Center (205) 715-5910 Jody E. Gilstrap MD Hoover Family Healthcare(205) 682-6077 English H. Gonzalez MD Saint Vincent’s East Family Medicine Center (205) 838-6000 Raymond A. Grier MD Seale Harris Clinic (205) 595-5504 Jennifer M. Hale MD Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 Harvey S. Harmon MD Double Oak Family Medicine (205) 995-2520 Renee B. Harmon MD Double Oak Family Medicine (205) 995-2520 Tracy M. Harrington MD UAB Family Practice Center (205) 934-9700 George M. Harris MD Springville Family Healthcare(205) 467-7654 Danika Y. Hickman MD Danika Y Hickman, MD(205) 481-8455

Stephanie M. Hightower MD Hightower Family Medicine, PC (205) 599-2345 Kent T. Kanatani MD South Shelby Family Medicine (205) 663-4009 Duane W. King MD Parkway Medical Center(205) 815-5000 Elizabeth C. Korcz MD Alabama Surgeons (205) 481-8633 Kennedy F. Kunz MD Seale Harris Clinic (205) 595-5504 Elizabeth A. Kvale MDThe Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999 Robert E. Kynerd MD UAB Family Practice Center (205) 934-9700 Andrea S. Lamberson MD Dr Lamberson, MD (205) 981-2124 Randolph L. Lamberson MD Trussville Family Healthcare PC(205) 655-2110 Nova Law MD Nova Law, MD (205) 870-4343 Douglas A. Lipperd MD Brookwood Primary Care Cahaba Heights (205) 977-8484 Bryan A. Mcclelland MD Dr. Bryan A. Mcclelland (205) 663-5990 Barry J. McCleney MD Dr. McCleney MD (205) 467-3591 Cecil R. McInnis MD Dr McInnis, MD (205) 930-2973 Gregory W. McKinney MDMedical Help PC (205) 408-1231 Brent A. McLarty MD Brookwood Primary Care, Narrows(205) 408-4349 Jennifer D. Miller MD UAB Hoover Health Center(205) 989-7254 Jonathan Mize MD UAB Health Center Hueytown(205) 934-9999 Louis D. Moore MD MedHelp (205) 930-2950 Vicki L. Moore MD Mountain Family Practice(205) 733-1130 Douglas O. Moore MD North Shelby Family Health(205) 980-9944 Martha S. Morehead MD Saint Vincent’s East Family Medicine Center (205) 838-6000 Michelle D. Morgan DO Michelle D Morgan, DO (205) 458-8724 Nancy E. Pajaro MD Dr Pajaro, MD (205) 661-9001 Julene R. Pearson MD West End Health Center (205) 715-6121 Thomas R. Perkins MD Parkway Family Practice (205) 640-2808 Jacquline T. Perry MD Jefferson Clinic (205) 279-2860 Lora J. Pound MD Baptist Health Center (205) 715-5910 John M. Raines DO Parkway Family Practice (205) 640-2808 Michael A. Remillard MD Helena Family Medicine(205) 664-9430 Karen G. Reynolds MD Birmingham Health Care

(205) 212-5600 Lefferage K. Robbins MD Baptist Health Center Pinson (205) 681-8002 Deborah T. Roman MD American Family Care(205) 655-4002 Billy E. Salser MD UAB Family Practice Center (205) 934-9700 Marisol Sanchez-Lance DO UAB Geriatric Clinic (800) 822-8816 Nancy J. Sawyer MD Nancy J Sawyer, M.D., Ph.D. (205) 595-8229 Marion H. Sims MD Saint Vincent’s East Family Medicine Center (205) 838-6000 Albert E. Smith MD Adamsville Family Medicine(205) 674-1222 Thomas J. Smitherman MD Cahaba Family Medicine(205) 664-0880 Robert C. Snyder MD Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 Farah Sultan MD Brookwood Medical Group (205) 877-2900 Michael C. Swanson MD MedHelp (205) 930-2950 Jordan L. Turner DO Alabama Vision Center (205) 592-3911 Aye V. Unnoppet DO Dr. Aye Unnoppet (205) 663-5970 Beverly A. Vonder Pool MD Saint Vincent’s East Family Medicine Center (205) 838-6000 Herbert P. Walker MD Herbert P Walker, MD (205) 967-7302 Darrel C. Weaver MD Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 Scott R. Weisberg MD Homewood Family Medicine(205) 877-8677 Bruce Williams MD American Family Care (205) 421-2091 Brenda K. Baumann MD UAB Student Health Services (205) 934-3580

Family Practice, Geriatric MedicineSamina Uddin MD Geriatric Medicine Clinic (205) 996-2770 David R. Wilson MD Baptist Health Center (205) 715-5910

Family Practice, Internal MedicineMartin Bohnenkamp MD Jefferson Clinic (205) 279-2860

Family Practice, SportsMedicineTracy R. Ray MD Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center(205) 939-3699

Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Michael C. Allemand MD

“I feel wonderful, thank the Lord,” Rosa Massey says. “I don’t remember one thing but waking up in the hospital. Everyone who was with me in the hospital, my family and all, said I felt like a piece of ice.

“But now I’m fine. I go fishing. I go to church. I drive,” Massey says.

Cooking With CancerFor Dr. Luis Pineda, the front line in the battle for cancer begins in the kitchen.

As an oncologist Dr. Luis F. Pineda has been on the front line of cancer treatment for more than 20 years. Surprisingly at least part of Dr. Pineda’s time on the front line has been spent in the kitchen. Dr. Pineda, board certified and trained in several disciplines including Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry/Neurology and Pain Management, was

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ART Fertility Clinic (205) 870-9784 Gordon W. Bates MD Kirklin Clinic (205) 801-8000 Richard E. Blackwell MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999 Nicholas A. Cataldo MD Nicholas A Cataldo, MD (205) 383-7465 Kathryn L. Honea MD ART Fertility Clinic (205) 870-9784Virginia L. Houserman MD ART Fertility Clinic (205) 870-9784 Cecil A. Long MD ART Fertility Clinic (205) 870-9784 Michael P. Steinkampf MD Alabama Fertility Specialists (205) 874-0000

Fetal Medicine & Maternal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology William W. Andrews MD UAB OB/GYN Clinic (205) 934-7330 Cynthia G. Brumfield MD UAB Women & Infants Center (205) 934-9999 Richard O. Davis MD UAB Women & Infants Center (205) 934-9999 Alice R. Goepfert MD UAB OB/GYN Clinic (205) 934-7330 Antonio R. Gonzalez-Ruiz MD Brookwood Maternal Fetal Medicine(205) 877-5200 Sheri M. Jenkins MD UAB Women & Infants Center (205) 934-9999 Debora F. Kimberlin MD UAB Women & Infants Center(205) 934-9999 John Owen MD UAB OB/GYN Clinic (205) 934-7330

Gastroenterology Deryck A. Joseph MD Simon-Williamson Clinic (205) 206-8477 Jeanette N. Keith MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 731-9701 David J. Landy MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8044 Joseph B. Luttrell MD Alabama Digestive Diseases (205) 481-7384 Joseph R. Newman MD Gastroenterology Associates South (205) 933-0960 Bradley A. Rubery MD Gastroenterology Associates(205) 870-0256

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine Murat K.Akdamar MD Alabama Digestive Diseases (205) 481-7384 Brent N. Barranco MD Gastroenterology Associates (205) 870-0256 Charles S. Bluhm MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000Gregory L. ChampionMD Gastroenterology Associates (205) 870-0256 Joseph L. Cochran MD

Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000 John P. Day MD Gastroenterology Associates (205) 870-0256 William T. Denton MD Gastroenterology Associates (205) 870-0256 Douglas S. DickinsonMD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8044Charles O. Elson MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-999 Carrie J. Folse MD Gastroenterology Associates South (205) 933-0960Charles A. Gonzalez MD Alabama Digestive Diseases (205 481-7384 William H. Halama MD Gastroenterology Associates (205) 870-0256 Colin A. Helman MD Seale Harris Clinic (205) 595-5504 Mark R. Janich MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000 Lawrence F. Johnson MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999 Robert D. Loudon MD Gastroenterology Associates (205) 663-1023 Robert D. Marks MD Gastroenterology Associates 205) 870-0256 Jack L. Mauldin MD Seale Harris Clinic (205) 595-5504 Richard T. McGlaughlin MD Alabama Digestive Diseases (205) 933-2691 Owen R. McLean MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000Peter D. Miller MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000 Gary A. Mollengarden MD Alabama Digestive Diseases (205) 481-7384 Leonard Ou-Tim MDBirmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000Harold C. Philpot MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000John C. Shallcross MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000Christopher P. ShaverMD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8044Joanna Siegel MD Southview Medical Group PC (205) 933-4640Kenneth M. Sigman MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000Robert L. Slaughter MD UAB Gastroenterology (205) 934-9999

Jerry G. Spenney MD The Kirklin Clinic(205) 934-9999Raymond Tobias MD Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (205) 271-8000Christopher Truss MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999Shyam Varadarajulu MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999Charles M. Wilcox MD The Kirklin Clinic(205) 934-9999

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Transplant HepatologyBrendan M. McGuire MD UAB Liver Center(205) 996-2089

General Surgery Richard E. Abernathy MD Surgical Associates, P.C.(205) 930-8010Jaime Bitran MD Birmingham Surgical, P.C. (205) 877-2910John B. Blalock MD John B Blalock Jr., MD PC (205) 933-7301James W. Bonds MD Jefferson Clinic (205) 279-2860William C. Braswell MD Surgery South (205) 481-7485Gray C. Buck MD Gray C Buck, MD (205) 933-7946Timothy K. Bullock MD Surgical Associates, P.C.(205) 930-8020 Robert P. Carraway MD Dr Robert Carraway, MD (205) 502-3600 Timothy L. Christopher MD Cahaba Valley Surgical Group (205) 620-9065 Andrew M. DeWitt MD Princeton Baptist Medical Center (205) 783-3000 William T. Edge MD Bessemer Clinic (205) 481-8670 Philip J. Fischer MD Philip J. Fischer, MD(205) 939-6888 Edgar S. Frey MD Frey and Robinson MD (205) 591-2565 Vincent W. Gardner MD Cahaba Valley Surgical Group (205) 620-9065 Thomas A. Gaskin MD Continuity Clinic (205) 783-3505 Jeremy Goodman MD University of Alabama (205) 934-1393 Michael J. Hanaway MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999 Mary T. Hawn MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999 Stanley C. Hewlett MD Continuity Clinic (205) 783-3505 James H. Isobe MD Alabama Vascular And Vein Center (205) 802-6959 John O. Issis MD Surgery South (205) 481-7485 Jeffrey D. Kerby MD Trauma Burns and Critical Care(205) 975-7521

Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medical SpaThe Mountain Brook Center2700 Highway 280, Suite 300 West205.930.9595

www.drrousso.com

As you consider whether to pursue facial plastic surgery, a crucial step is finding the right doctor. For over 20 years, Dr. Daniel Rousso has been committed to enhancing and enriching people’s lives with the most comprehensive care and state of the art techniques in facial plastic surgery. Beginning with computer imaging analysis and a detailed cosmetic surgery consultation, Dr. Rousso and his experienced staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of personal support, patient care and medical expertise. From the moment you arrive for your first consultation through your entire procedure and recovery, you can expect the greatest respect and tailored procedures to meet your goals. Dr. Rousso’s qualifications are extensive. In addition to his private practice, he is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama in Birmingham Department of Surgery. He also serves as director of a fellowship program under the auspices of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, training young physicians in the artistry and techniques of facial plastic surgery. Having authored several publications on the science of facial plastic surgery and hair restoration techniques, Dr. Rousso receives numerous invitations both nationally and internationally to lecture. He remains active with the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, serving as past president, and with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery where he also served as past president. Dr. Rousso is sensitive to patients’ cosmetic concerns. He employs computer-assisted video imaging during the consultation process so that patients feel comfortable discussing their cosmetic goals and the changes they desire. With the help of imaging analysis, a patient can see the approximate surgical result of the procedure under consideration. It is unquestionably a helpful service for patients as they contemplate surgery. The Rousso Aesthetic Medical Spa is an extension of the Surgery Clinic that provides assistance to patients with camouflage and cosmetic makeup techniques. Skin care services include luxurious aromatherapy facials and hot stone treatments. Patients can select from a complete “Spa Menu” and have our Esthetician customize a skin care treatment just for them. Botox, Restylane, and a host of other fillers are available to patients wanting cosmetic improvement with no downtime. Non-invasive ablative skin treatments, including intense pulse light, micro laser peels, and OBAGI Blue peels are available and have little or no downtime. The Spa carries premium skincare and cosmetics product lines.

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one of the original members of the bone marrow transportation program at UAB. Dr. Pineda provides clinical service in areas of expertise as well as educating through academic, institutional and community projects. But perhaps his most inspired work has occurred in the kitchen. Tired of seeing the same full cans of supplements on daily rounds and untouched meal trays, Dr. Pineda founded the non-profit organization Cooking with Cancer, INC and has dedicated time and resources to address patients’ nutritional problems by creating recipes specifically designed for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation with the mission “Helping those afflicted with cancer to enjoy a better quality of life through good food.” After finishing his masters in Health and Science Administration, Dr. Pineda, a native of Guatemala, enrolled in The Culinard Institute of Virginia College and became a chef. Combining his background in medicine with his interest in cooking, Dr. Pineda began developing recipes for patients battling cancer. Cooking with Cancer is a program designed specifically for cancer care of those persons who are afflicted with cancer, care givers of the patients, and all of those who work in the healthcare industry. The recipes have been researched and tested on patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Nutrition is so very important in cancer care but because of the radiation and chemotherapy regimens and the effect they can have on a patient’s enjoyment of the taste and smell of food, it can also be a problematic aspect of care that can undermine treatment. By stimulating the taste buds and boosting the appetite, Dr. Pineda’s work with recipes and cooking processes can improve patient health, and his work can combat the constipation, diarrhea and inflammation of the mouth and throat that are typical side effects of cancer treatment. Cancer-fighting antioxidants also figure prominently in his recipes. Early on Dr. Pineda became interested in the nutritional challenges of cancer patients. They would not eat because food tasted bad to them. But he was able to find little research or information

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John R. Kingsley, M.D., F.A.C.S., RVT Alabama & Atlanta Vascular & Vein Center

Alabama & Atlanta Vascular & Vein CenterJohn R. Kingsley, M.D., F.A.C.S., RVT 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 210Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216205-823-0151

www.alabamavascular.com

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•Founder and Ceo, Alabama & Atlanta Vascular & Vein Centers, recognized as the most successful specialty vein centers in the U.S. and internationally.•Founder and CEO, Alabama Phlebology Training Institute, training more than 200 physicians and staff from the U.S. and around the world.•CEO with Dr. Melanie Petro of Petro Cosmetic Surgery and Tivoli Medical Spa, and Vestavia Surgical Center, an office based center accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory health Care (AAAHC).•Board Certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery•Board Certified in Phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology•Certified as Registered Vascular Technologist by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.•President of Alabama Vascular Society, 2009 – 2011.•Board of Directors of Alabama Vascular Society, 2001 – current.•Recognized as one of Top Surgeons in America by Consumers Research Council of America.•Former President of American Society of Outpatient Surgeons, now the American Association for Ambulatory Surgery Centers.•Previous Chairman of Departments of Surgery for Norwood Clinic and Carraway Medical Center.•Previous Instructor in Vascular Surgery for surgical residents of Carraway Medical Center.•Former member of Executive Council of Pacific Northwest Vascular Society.•Former member of Advisory Board to Governor’s Com-mittee on Ambulatory Surgery of the American College of Surgeons.•Former member of Board of Directors of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.•Emeritus Fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology.•Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery.•Fellow of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery.•American Consultant and annual Instructor for the Tokyo Vein Clinic, Tokyo, Japan.•Navy Commendation Award, Navy Medical Corps.•Founder and Program Chairman of annual continuing education meeting, “Phlebology Colorado”, meeting each year in Telluride, Colorado. •Author of more than 80 scientific presentations and publications, with annual vein specialty topic presentations to Societies and physicians in the U.S., Australia, and Japan.

Richard I Kirkland MD Surgical Associates, P.C. (205) 930-8010 Jerry L. Kitchens MD Surgical Associates, P.C. (205) 930-9188 Carol A. Leitner MD Jefferson Clinic (205) 521-6200 Jacqueline B. Lewis MD Dr. Jacqueline B. Lewis (205) 780-6090 Michael B. Littleton MD Surgical Associates, P.C. (205) 930-8010 Paul F. Park MD American Family Care (205) 871-8891 William S. Pennington MD Advanced Surgeons (205) 595-8985 David L. Rader MD David L Rader, MD (205) 933-8150 Derek E. Robinson MD Frey and Robinson MD 205) 591-2565 Sally P. Salter-Blackwell MD Jefferson-Shelby Surgical Associates, PC (205) 933-6440 William M. Scofield MD Scofield and Wood, MD(205) 663-1180 Rex A. Sherer MD Cahaba Valley Surgical Group (205) 620-9065 Charles E. Singleton MD Baptist Health Center (205) 715-5910 Gardner S. Smith MD Advanced Surgeons (205) 595-8985 Mimi C Smith MD Birmingham Surgical, P.C. (205) 877-2910 Ronald J. Smith MD R. Jay Smith, MD (205) 788-7136 Richard D. Stahl MD Cahaba Valley Surgical Group (205) 620-9065William J. Tapscott MD Jefferson-Shelby Surgical Associates, PC (205) 933-6440William A. Thompson MD Advanced Surgeons (205) 595-8985Thomas N. Wang MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999Barton S. Wood MD Scofield and Wood, MD (205) 663-1180Carlton J. Young MD University of Alabama (205) 934-1393

General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery Richard J. Fix MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999

General Surgery, Pediatric SurgeryKeith E. Georgeson MD Children’s Hospital Pediatric (205) 939-9688Carroll M. Harmon MD Children’s Hospital Pediatric (205) 939-9688

General Surgery, Plastic Surgery Robert I. Oliver MD

Plastic Surgery Specialists (205) 298-8660Peter D. Ray MD Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999Luis O. Vasconez MD University of Alabama Plastic Surgery (205) 801-8500

General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery William L. Holman MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999Arthur M. James MD Thoracic Cardiac and Vascular Surgery of Alabama P.C. (205) 780-8980Russell S. Ronson MD Lamberth and Ronson, P.C. (205) 877-2627Parvez K. Sultan MD Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons (205) 599-3700 Gregory A. Thomas MD Thoracic Cardiac and Vascular Surgery of Alabama P.C. (205) 780-8980

General Surgery, Vascular SurgeryMichael A. Drummond MDVascular Surgery (205) 783-0160 Robert W. Heidepriem MD Birmingham Vascular Associates (205) 423-2495 Robert S. Mccord MD Vascular Surgery (205) 783-0160 Mark A. Patterson MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999 William D. Whitley MD Vascular Institute of Birmingham(205) 939-3495

Gynecological Oncology, Obstetrics & GynecologyRonald D. Alvarez MD Kirklin Clinic OBG (205) 996-4662 James M. Austin MD Division of Gyn Oncology, UAB (205) 996-4662 Mack N. Barnes MD Kirklin Clinic OBG (205) 996-4662 Warner K. Huh MD Kirklin Clinic OBG (205) 996-4662 Edward E. Partridge MD Kirklin Clinic OBG (205) 996-4662 John M. Straughn MD Kirklin Clinic OBG (205) 996-4662 Hand Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery Jean E. Oakes MD Children’s Hospital Ped Ortho (205) 939-9146

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery Ekkehard Bonatz MD Southlake Orthopaedics (205) 985-4111Thomas R. Hunt MD UAB Division of Orthopedics (205) 975-2310 David M. Ostrowski MD Saint Vincent’s Orthopedics (205) 933-7838 Paul F. Sauer MD Paul Sauer, MD,FACS

(205) 930-4700

Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology Brian K. Adler MD Birmingham Hematology & Oncology Associates (205) 870-4783 Ruth C. Atkinson MD Birmingham Hematology & Oncology Associates(205) 870-4783 James C. Barton MD Southern Hematology and Oncology (205) 877-2888 James E. Cantrell MDBirmingham Hematolgy-Oncology Associates (205) 939-7880 John T. Carpenter MD UAB Hospital Oncology/Hem (205) 934-9591 Diego A.De Idiaquez Bakula MD The Kirklin Clinic (205) 934-9999Jane A. Gehlsen MD Oak Mountain Hematology/Oncolog (205) 481-8475 Ira Gore MD Birmingham Hematolgy-Oncology Associates (205) 939-7880 George M. Perrine MD Birmingham Hemotology & Oncology (205) 783-7784 Katisha T. Vance MD Birmingham Hemotology & Oncology (205) 783-7784

Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & GynecologyLewis R. Schulman MD Trinity OBGYN (205) 592-5499

Internal Medicine, Oncology Stephen B. Beck MD Birmingham Hematolgy-Oncology Associates (205) 939-7880 Jimmie H. Harvey MD Birmingham Hematology/Oncology(205) 592-5077 Lisle M. Nabell MD UAB Hospital Oncology/Hem (205) 934-9591 Kevin S. Windsor MD Birmingham Hematology/Oncology (205) 592-5077Tina E. Wood MD UAB Hospital Oncology/Hem (205) 934-9591

Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine, Rheumatology Peter A. Saway MD Rheumatology Associates PC (205) 933-0320

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Joel D. Abbott MD Rheumatology Associates PC (205) 933-0320Mary Altz-Smith MD Brookwood Rheumatology(205) 877-2551Charles D. Bell MD Montclair Rheumatology (205) 591-2758Stanley L. Bridges MD UAB Rheumatology

on the subject. While there was data available on the actual nutrition of foods for those on chemotherapy, no one was addressing the problem of taste. To help in his research, Dr. Pineda enrolled in Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College. “I explained to them what I was doing, and they were very supportive,” he says. The chef/instructors at Culinard, a cooking school, taught him the techniques for cooking for people with normal abilities to taste food, and then changed those recipes to tailor them for cancer patients. Pineda graduated from Culinard as a certified chef. Later, in conjunction with bestselling cookbook author Edie Hand, Dr. Pineda published his recipes in book form and makes them available not only to his own patients, but to others who take chemotherapy. And he gives them away for free through his non-profit foundation (www.cookingwithcancer.org).

Health HeroesDr. Ed Partridge, UAB Comprehensive Care Center one of the nation’s leading cancer research and treatment centers, the UAb comprehensive cancer center is the only National cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center located in a six-state area that includes Alabama, mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, South carolina and Georgia. UAb’s cancer services are routinely recognized as being among the nation’s best.

Dr. Partridge’s efforts helped gain Alabama participation in the breast and cervical cancer early Detection Program, which allows women diagnosed with an abnormal mammogram to receive treatment regardless of financial means.

the UAb comprehensive cancer center is home to an outstanding faculty of more than 330 physicians and researchers, many of whom are internationally and nationally recognized for their expertise in oncology. the center treats an estimated 5,000 new patients each year. edward e. Partridge, m.D. is Director of the University of Alabama at birmingham comprehensive cancer center, a UAb gynecologist-oncologist and professor who helped to create a community of cancer caregivers in Alabama and to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Dr. Partridge’s efforts helped gain Alabama

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