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SMG's mission is to provide the highest quality, state-of-the-art health care in Tallahassee.

10/09/2025

Happy PA week!

🧐Wondering how PAs differ from NPs? At the practice level, there are likely more similarities than differences between PAs and NPs. However, there are two key differences:

•PAs are educated in general medicine, which offers a comprehensive view of all aspects of medicine. NPs must choose a “population focus,” e.g., pediatric nurse practitioner or women’s health nurse practitioner.

•PAs are trained to practice medicine using a curriculum modeled on medical school education. NPs are trained in the advanced practice of nursing.

📸Pictured are Elisabeth “Zee” Henry, PA-C and Rebecca Hodges, PA-C who work at the Heart Rhythm Clinic with our electrophysiologists.

10/08/2025

👊PAs are trusted healthcare providers. A 2023 Harris Poll found extremely high satisfaction rates among Americans who have seen a PA or have a family member who has seen a PA. The survey found that 90% view PAs as trusted healthcare providers and 91% believe that PAs are part of the solution to address the shortage of healthcare providers. Happy PA week!

📸Pictured are Corey Chatfield, PA-C, Troy Kepper, PA-C, and Jose Yegres, PA-C who work in our cardiology division.

10/07/2025

Established in 1967, the PA profession currently has approximately 190,000 PAs practitioners in the U.S., engaging in more than 590 million patient interactions each year. Southern Medical Group currently employs 12 physician assistants! Happy PA week!

📸Pictured are Rebecca Andrews, PA-C, Elizabeth Diekman, PA-C, and Andrew Perrin, PA-C, who work for some of our interventional cardiologists at our main location.

10/06/2025

🎈It’s PA week!

What is a PA? Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting. Trusted, rigorously educated and trained healthcare professionals, PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice. Happy PA week!

📸Pictured: Brent Summers, PA-C, Angie Pinto, PA-C, and Beverly Strickland, PA-C who work in our cardiology division.

09/18/2025

Exciting news for our interventional cardiology division! Please welcome Thaer Musa, M.D., who comes to us from Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. 🎈

Dr. Musa received his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky and University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he finished as Chief Resident. He completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.

In addition, he completed his Structural Cardiology Fellowship at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. His certifications include the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology, and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.

Dr. Musa most enjoys helping his patients understand their diagnosis and building a management plan together to help them feel better. When not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling, cooking, and outdoor strolls.

Help us welcome Dr. Musa to SMG! 👋

09/11/2025

Please welcome Beverly Strickland, PA-C to SMG’s cardiology division with Dr. Bavikati in Electrophysiology! 👋

Beverly received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University. After completing her Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services from Tallahassee State College, she then completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida.

Beverly enjoys meeting new patients and having the honor of being involved in their health care decisions. When not at work she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and dogs. Fun Fact: Beverly loves cookie dough and doesn’t know how to whistle! 🍪 😗 🎶

Welcome, Beverly - we’re so glad you’re here!

07/23/2025

We are thrilled to announce our newest general cardiologist, Natalia Rocha, MD! Dr. Rocha comes to us from Minnesota, and is already enjoying our warmer weather. ☀️

Dr. Rocha received her Doctorate of Medicine from the Universidade Federal do Ceara in Fortaleza, Brazil, and completed both her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Her certifications include the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Echocardiography.

Dr. Rocha is passionate about understanding the intricate connection between metabolic conditions—such as diabetes and obesity—and heart disease, and she is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal heart health through tailored, evidence-based care. Outside of work, Dr. Rocha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young children, especially exploring the outdoors and relaxing at the beach or pool.

Welcome, Dr. Rocha! We are so glad you’re here. 🎉

07/11/2025

🎈He's here!🎈

Our internal medicine division is thrilled to announce James Brown, MD, our newest internist. Dr. Brown has a long history in Tallahassee, Florida State University, and FSU's Internal Medicine Residency Program at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. He was even chief president from 2024–2025! 🙌

Dr. Brown is passionate about being accessible and attentive, and listening well to his patients, while providing them with both preventative and acute care. “Listen to your patient; he is telling you the diagnosis.” - Sir William Osler

When not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife, Shelbi, his family, gardening, and the quiet thrills of the Panhandle’s swamps and waterways.

👋 Welcome, Dr. Brown. We are so glad you’re here!

05/22/2025

🙌 Get ready to welcome our new doctor, James Brown, M.D.! Dr. Brown will be joining our Internal Medicine division 6/30. 🎉 Stay tuned!

05/21/2025

🎈 Exciting news for SMG’s Internal Medicine Division! Please welcome Chelsey Parsons, APRN and Rachel Conner, APRN, who both started with us at our main location this spring.

Chelsey works for Dr. Forsthoefel and is passionate about building relationships with her patients. When not at work you can find her spending time with her two daughters, family and friends, being physically active, and enjoying all things outdoors. Fun fact: She was previously a nutrition and wellness coach in Tallahassee for two years! 🌱

Rachel works for Dr. Powers and her favorite part of her job is taking care of patients - knowing they are heard and respected. When not at work Rachel enjoys traveling to new places and spending time with family and friends. She has even been skydiving in Switzerland, and studied abroad in Florence, Italy! ✈️

👋 Welcome, Chelsey and Rachel! We are so glad you’re here.

05/20/2025

🎉 Introducing Manuela “Ela” Maxwell, APRN and Katie Crawford, APRN! These two nurse practitioners are not new to Southern Medical Group and may even look familiar. Both have a long history of working as an RN for our cardiology division.

Ela will be working with Dr. Barry in general cardiology at our main location. Ela is an attentive listener and always strives to get to the bottom of patient’s problems - she loves to have a positive impact. Fun fact about Ela – she saw the Berlin wall come down in person!

Katie will be working with Dr. Krothapalli in electrophysiology at our Heart Rhythm Clinic. Katie is passionate about making sure patients truly understand their diagnosis and the reasoning behind the plan of care. When not at work, you can find her spending time with her family, dog, goats, and chickens – and thrift shopping!

Congratulations, ladies. We are so proud of your accomplishments! 🔥

03/31/2025

Let's hear it for Southern Medical Group's Dr. Noel!

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1300 Medical Drive
Tallahassee, FL
32308

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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http://www.southern-med.com/

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