Memphis Medical Society

12/10/2025

“As I begin my tenure as chairman of the UT-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, my focus is to honor our legacy, while advancing a clear, mission-driven path forward,” Dr. Azar said. “Guided by the UT System’s mission to serve all Tennesseans through education, discovery, and outreach that strengthens economic, social, and environmental well-being, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center mission to transform lives through collaborative and inclusive education, research, clinical care, and public service, our department will continue to serve as a cornerstone of musculoskeletal excellence.”

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Frederick M. Azar, MD, a longtime Memphis orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and a Memphis Medical Society member, has been named the new

12/09/2025

There's still a chance to make an impact!

In our 149th holiday season as an organization, we continue our cherished holiday card tradition, which has provided important funding for our many programs through the Memphis Medical Foundation for years.

In 2025, we are honored to dedicate our holiday card proceeds to a special partnership with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital helping to create a safer, more comforting, and streamlined exam room for young victims of sexual violence and assault.

Read more on our blog at the link in the comments, and enjoy your holiday traditions this season.

12/05/2025

Some pics from November’s Advocacy Panel with MGMA and MHCE, held at Regional One Health’s Quince Rd. Campus.

Moderated by Regional One’s Tish Owens, the panel included MMS Board Member Dr. Desiree Burroughs-Ray (University of Tennessee Health Science Center), Rob Clark (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), and Rev. Keith Norman (Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis). Thanks to all who attended.

12/03/2025

Last night’s MMS Board Holiday Party was a warm and joyous delight as always. Thank you to 2026’s MMS President Dr. Catherine Womack for hosting, and to Dr. Trey Lee, Tennessee Medical Association’s Speaker, House of Delegates, for joining us.

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12/02/2025

This holiday season, our 149th as an organization, we proudly continue our cherished holiday card tradition, which in years past has provided important funding for our many programs through the Memphis Medical Foundation.

In 2025, we are honored to dedicate our holiday card proceeds to a special partnership with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital helping to create a safer, more comforting, and streamlined exam room for young victims of sexual violence and assault.

Read more on our blog at the link in the comments, and enjoy your holiday traditions this season.

11/24/2025

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11/20/2025

Hotel Pontotoc in Downtown Memphis was the setting for this fall’s Women in Medicine event. With equal opportunity for talking shop and catching up, it was a wonderful evening for all.

Special thanks to event sponsors Ashford Advisors and Memphis Wine Society. We couldn’t do it without you.

11/19/2025

Our annual Legislative Dinner gives members the opportunity to build relationships with legislators and offer insight into the state of medicine in the Mid-South today. Our relationships with elected officials continue to be strengthened through the active engagement of our members.

Thanks to State Representative Kevin Vaughan ; State Representative Larry Miller; State Representative Jesse Chism; State Representative Tom Leatherwood; and State Senator Brent Taylor for the open conversation this week. We appreciate that you all made time to join us for this important annual event.

Finally, we couldn’t do it without the support of our generous sponsors Paragon Bank and Mid-South Imaging.

11/18/2025

An internal thank you to all staff who participated in our spontaneous office food drive benefitting Mid-South Food Bank. We were met at the drop-off site by WREG News Channel 3’s Chief Photographer Spencer Cheveallier, there to lend a hand to the Food Bank team.

11/17/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended the TDS 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, held earlier this month at the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis. Shout out to TDS and MMS leadership for a stellar two-day program.

The Tennessee Dermatology Society (TDS) supports both physicians and patients through advocacy at the local, state, and national level through meetings with individual legislators; collaboration with the national dermatology community; and through education and networking opportunities at this and other events.

11/13/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined our Young Physician Section Happy Hour, hosted in partnership with our friends at Tennessee Medical Association. Belle Meade Social’s truffle fries quickly disappeared as conversations flowed and MMS members 45 and under connected over shared experiences.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Pinnacle Financial Partners, for making this event possible and giving everyone the opportunity to unwind together.

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by Sydney Turnbow

11/11/2025

Honoring those serving today and those who have served in the past.