Type Of Business:
Medical group
Major Product/SVS:
Medical services
Hobbies/Sports:
Horticulture; Spectator sports; Reading and learning; Spending time with his family
Education Degrees:
Residency in Family Practice, Roanoke Memorial Hospital (Now Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital), Roanoke, VA (1979-1981); Internship in Family Practice, Roanoke Memorial Hospital (Now Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital), Roanoke, VA (1978-1979); MD, School of Medicine, The University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS (1978); Master of Combined Sciences, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (1974); Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Chemistry, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS (1971); H.B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL
Affiliations Awards:
Sullivan County Health Council (2009-2011); Committee on Adult Protective Services, Tennessee Department of Human Services; Tennessee Association of Long Term Care Physicians; American Academy of Family Physicians; American Medical Directors Association; The American Geriatrics Society; American College of Physician Executives; American College of Medical Practice Executives; President, Medical Staff, IMPC; Former President, Family Practice Club, School of Medicine, The University of Mississippi; Former Student Representative to the American Academy of Family Physicians, School of Medicine, The University of Mississippi; Vice President, Senior Class, H.B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL
State/Country of Origin:
FL/USA
Children's Names:
Barry, Stewart
Date of Distinction:
6/3/2011
Work History:
Regional Medical Director, Amedysis Home Health Care (2011); Medical Director, Preston Place & Suites (2009-2011); Medical Director, Holston Manor Nursing and Rehab, Kingsport, TN (2008-2011); Medical Director, Holston Medical Group, Kingsport, TN (2004-2011); Medical Director, The Village at Allendale (2003-2011); Medical Director, American HomePatient (2002-2004); Medical Director, Geropsych Unit, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (2001-2004); Medical Director, Amedysis Home Health Care, Kingsport, TN (1999-2011); Medical Director, Transitional Care Unit, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (1995-2004); Physician Adviser, Case Management and Utilization Review, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (1995-2004); Medical Director, Sunbridge-Holston Manor Rehab Center, Kingsport, TN (1985-2006); Family Practice Physician, Holston Medical Group, Kingsport, TN (1982-2011); Family Practice Physician, Meridian Regional Hospital, Meridian, MS (1981); Fill-in Emergency Room Physician, Bedford, Rocky Mount, Wytheville and Pearisburg, VA (1979-1981); Staff Physician, Mississippi Mental Hospital, Whitfield, MS (1978)
Career Achievements:
Chief of Staff, President of Medical Executive Committee, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (2004-2006); Chairman, Utilization Management Committee, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (2003-2006); Member, Sullivan County Board, Mountain States Health Alliance (2003-2006); Vice President, President-Elect, Medical Executive Committee, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (2002-2004); Member, Physician Partnership, Mountain States Health Alliance, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (2001-2006); Secretary, Medical Executive Committee, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (2000-2001); Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine and Family Practice, Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN (1999-2000)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Lee enjoys patient contact with the elderly. He gets a great deal of satisfaction being a Medical Director, working with other physicians and having on impact on healthcare.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Becoming the Medical Director at the Holston Medical Group in 2004.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Being a person who is one of them and relates well to others, is a part of the problem solving process and considered a facilitator.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Health care and making it affordable for everyone.
Charity:
Volunteer Physician, Friends in Need Health Center, Kingsport, TN; Board of Directors, Providence Medical Clinic of Kingsport, Kingsport, TN; Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Choir Member, Church Circle Member, First Baptist Church Kingsport, Kingsport, TN
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to recognizing health care is a service profession and treating his patients accordingly, relating to patients, and providing excellent patient care.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he wanted to be a doctor since he was a child. He was inspired by his family physician.
Extended Bio Profile:
Throughout his 29-year career, Dr. Lee has balanced his duties as a medical director and family physician while serving in numerous positions of physician leadership. In addition, he is an active member of his church and a participating volunteer physician with two nonprofit organizations in Kingsport, Tenn. Dr. Lee's wife, Beth, teaches English as a second language at a local elementary school. Dr. and Mrs. Lee are the proud parents of two adult sons.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Ensuring quality care; Working with patients to ensure their satisfaction with the care they've received; Working with providers and physicians; Working with administrative personnel; Ensuring productivity goals are met; Working with local organizations
Education Certifications:
Certification, American Medical Directors Association (1994, 2004, 2009); Certification, American Academy of Home Care Physicians (1994); Certification, American Board of Family Practice (1981, 1987, 1994, 2000, 2006)
Awards/Honors:
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians; National Honor Society, H.B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL; All-City Football, Tampa, FL; Hall of Fame, H.B. Plant High School, Tampa, FL
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Lee hopes to become more involved in geriatrics.