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Meet Our Physicians and
Physicians' Assistants
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Dustin J. Carter, PA-C, MPAS
Robert Lee Arnold, PA-C, MPAS |
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Ronnie R. Smith, M.D.
James H. Barber, Jr., M.D. |
Ronnie R. Smith, M.D.
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Ronnie R Smith, M.D., has performed gastrointestinal endoscopies for over 25 years and has a “passion” for the prevention of colorectal and esophageal cancers. He is a member of the
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ASGE). The ASGE is the only medical society that requires documentation of specific training in GI endoscopic procedures. This means that having an ASGE member perform your endoscopy ensures that you are in the hands of someone who is highly trained. Physicians who are members of the ASGE have specialized training in endoscopic procedures of the digestive tract, including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. ASGE members undergo a rigorous application and screening process and are recognized by the medical community as knowledgeable, experienced experts in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Graduate of University of Georgia,
Athens, Georgia
· Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 1971
· Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Fraternities
· Magna Cum Laude
Graduate of Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, Georgia
· Doctor of Medicine, 1975
· Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Fraternity
Graduate of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· Executive Medical Management Program 1993
General Internal Medicine Residency /
Memorial Medical Center /
Savannah, Georgia 1975-1978
Subspecialty Rotations During Residency
· Cardiology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
· Medical Chest at Harvard Boston, Massachusetts
· Intensive/Critical Care at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
Post-residency Electives/Study in Echocardiography
· Echocardiography Elective with Joel Felner, MD., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, August- September 1978
· Echocardiography (general, stress echo, and transesophageal echo) under Harvey
Feigenbaum, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1990
Diplomat The American Board of Internal Medicine, 1978 Certificate No. 66668
Diplomat The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians 1995 Certificate No. 45715
Founder President
· Successful Solutions, Inc., Vidalia, Georgia, 1983-1998
Founder/Senior Partner
· Vidalia Medical Associates, P.C. ,Vidalia, Georgia, 1978-Present
Founder/Medical Director
· The Family Health Center of Toombs County,
Vidalia, Georgia, 1991-June 1997
· Glenwood Medical Center,
Glenwood, Georgia, 1991-June 1997
*A State of Georgia approved remote clinical practice site
Cofounder/Managing Partner
· Southeast Georgia Diagnostic and Prevention Center,
Vidalia, Georgia, 1986-Present
Cofounder/Managing Partner
· The Endoscopy Center of Southeast Georgia, Inc., Vidalia, Georgia, 1993-Present
· Regional Diagnostics,
Vidalia, Georgia, 1984-1992
Past Chief-of-Staff
· Meadows Regional Medical Center,
Vidalia, Georgia /
Multiple years
Board of Directors
· American Cancer Society,
Georgia Division,
1986-1988
· Meadows Regional Medical Center,
Vidalia, Georgia,
1993-1996
· First National Bank,
Vidalia, Georgia
· First Union Bank,
Vidalia, Georgia
Memberships
· Medical Association of Georgia,
1978-Prsent
· Georgia Hospital Association,
Associate member 1992-1998
· The American College of Physician Executives,
1993-Present
· Board of Directors of American Cancer Society,
Georgia Division,
1986-1988
· Board of Directors, Meadows Regional Medical Center,
Vidalia, Georgia,
1993-1996
· Member American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,
March 2003
Other Activities
· Associate Professor of Medicine Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, Georgia,
1990-Present
· Technical Advisor Collaborative Approach to Resource
Effectiveness Program Georgia Hospital Association,
1993-1994
· Speaker at the Zitter Group’s 3rd annual Congress on Health Outcomes and Accountability held in San Francisco, California,
1996
· Speaker for the Georgia Chapter of Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Fall Meeting,
Savannah, Georgia
1996
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James H. Barber, Jr., M.D.
Education
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Graduate of the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 1972
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Graduate of Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, 1974
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Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society
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Graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia
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Doctor of Medicine, 1978
Residency in Internal Medicine
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina, 1981
Publications
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Co-Author: Aortic Stenosis: Factors in Diagnosis and Treatment,
Cardiologic Consultation: Vol. 2 No. 3, June/July 1982
Certifications and Memberships
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Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, 1982
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Member, American Medical Association
Former Professional Affiliations and Memberships:
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Chief of Staff, Meadows Regional Medical Center, Vidalia, Georgia
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Physician Trustee on Toombs County Hospital Authority
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Member, Operating Board, Meadows Regional Medical Center, Vidalia,
Georgia
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Chairman, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Meadows Regional Medical Center,
Vidalia, Georgia
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Director/Instructor for Advance Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
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Member, Board of Directors, American Heart Association, Georgia Affiliate
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Member, Board of Directors American Heart Association, Toombs County Unit
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Member/Board of Directors American Cancer Society Toombs County Chapter
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Board Member Sweet Onion Classic, Inc
Cofounder
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Southeast Georgia Diagnostic and Prevention Center, Vidalia, Georgia
Cofounder
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The Endoscopy Center of Southeast Georgia, Inc., Vidalia, Georgia
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Robert Lee Arnold,
PA-C, MPAS
R. Lee Arnold, PA-C, MPAS, CCD
Joined Vidalia Medical Associates January 15th, 1989
Education
Graduate of Georgia Southern College
· Bachelor of Science in Biology,
· Statesboro, Georgia, 1979-1982
Graduate of Medical College of Georgia
· Bachelor of Science in Physician’s Assistants, Augusta, Georgia,
1983-1985
Graduate of University of Nebraska
· Master of Physician Assistant Studies, October 2002 – October 2003
Certifications
· Certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 1985 – Present
· Recertified by National Exam 2003
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87th Percentile Rank Nationally
Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD)
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The International
Society for Clinical Densitometry
Founder – President
· Natural Health Solutions, Inc. 2003 – Present
Member
· American Association of
Physician Assistants
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Georgia Association of
Physician Assistants
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National Osteoporosis
Foundation
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American
Geriatrics Society
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Christian Medical
and Dental Association
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National Commission On
Certification of Physician Assistants
Personal
· Wife – Rebekah Robbins Arnold
· Children – John, Stephen, Emily
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Dustin J. Carter, PA-C, MPAS
Education
· Vidalia High School, honor graduate 1997 Inaugural Member of Youth Apprenticeship Program –Medicine 1997
· East Georgia College,
Swainsboro, Georgia,
1997-1999
· University of Georgia,
Athens, Georgia,
1999-2000
Graduate of
· Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, Georgia,
B.S. in Physicians’ Assistants,
2000-2002,
Cum Laude
· University of Nebraska Medical Center,
Master of Physician Assistant Studies,
2003
Professional Organizations/Certification
· GAPA (Georgia Association of Physician Assistants),
Member 2002
· AAPA (American Association of Physician Assistants),
Member 2002
· Medical College of Georgia Allied Health Alumni Association,
2002
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NCCPA Certification 2002
Memberships/Affiliations
· MCG Member of Admissions Committee for Physician Assistant Program 2004-Present
· GAPA duties Regional Contact Liaison for Region 11, Dublin/Vidalia
· GAPA Student Affairs Committee for Medical College of Georgia 2004-Present
· American Motility Society 2004-Present
· Member: First Assembly of God, Vidalia, Georgia
Employment
· Vidalia Medical Associates May 2002-Present
· Director of Esophageal Function Testing/pH Monitoring
· Trained under Donald Castell, D.D. Sandhill Scientific in Denver, Colorado
· In Esophageal Manometry and Ambulatory pH studies June 2003
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