Caring for Families of the CSRA Since 1993
This Newsletter Brought to You by the Physicians and Staff of the Center For Primary Care
Summer 2006
Volume 8, Issue 2
Imaging Tests Expand CPC's Patient Services
In this issue: C omputed tomography (CTs), ultrasound,
nuclear stress test . . . they may sound like
pretty scary procedures, but these new imaging
age. “We don’t want an 80 year-old woman
working her heart to the same degree as a 30-
year-old woman,” says Darin. When you reach
services at CPC are really a quick and easy your target rate, another series of photographs
Image-ine That! 1 way for your doctor to diagnose potentially will be taken of your heart, and afterward, you
Learn more about the new serious health problems and help you get better will be free to go home. With the two sets of
imaging services offered by faster. Here's what you should know about photographs, your physician can compare the
CPC and how they help your these diagnostic tests and the experienced and movement and blood flow of the heart during
friendly technicians who resting and active periods.
doctor improve your health. administer them. The whole test takes about
Meet Dr. Lambert 1 Nuclear Stress Test: two hours to complete.
Learn more about Dr. Darin Moore; Monday- CT: Quiona "Q" Brooks;
Jerry Lambert's passion for Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-
music and medicine as CPC at CPC-Central. 5:00 pm at CPC-Central.
Nuclear stress testing CT scans are similar
welcomes him to the North is the best way for to detailed x-rays, says
Augusta ofce. physicians to check for technician Q Brooks. They
Hair Today . . . 2 coronary artery disease, are used to examine organs
which blocks the blood and vessels for tumors and
. . . can be gone tomorrow vessels supplying the other abnormalities in
with a trip to CPC! We heart, decreasing the internal anatomy. They
offer both laser hair removal amount of oxygen it gets. Dr. Denise Kennedy and Darin Moore are also capable of detecting
monitor David Barber during his stress test strokes, hemorrhages, kidney
and microdermabrasion at If you are scheduled to
unbeatable prices. have a stress test, you will need to avoid food and gallbladder stones, cysts, and aneurysms.
for a period prior to the procedure. At the For your CT scan, Q will position you on your
Ticked Off? 4 office, you will meet Darin Moore, CPC's stress back with your body, feet first, partially inside
Dr. Joseph Hooper explains test technician. After starting an IV for dye and the donut-shaped machine. She points out the
taking a series of special photographs of the difference between CTs and MRIs, which cause
the right and wrong ways to heart, Darin will place EKG leads on your chest some people to feel claustrophobic. “An MRI
remove a tick in this issue's to monitor your heart rate. You will then walk device is a long, confined tunnel and the
Family Health Focus. on a treadmill until your target heart rate is scan takes a while," she says. "CTs are a wide,
reached. The target heart rate varies based on (Continued on Page 4)
Physician Profile: Dr. Jerry A. Lambert of CPC-North Augusta
D r. Jerry A. Lambert firmly believes in
the power of divine providence.
As the product of a deeply religious
inspired and empowered to do so. Reality,
however, fell short of his dreams. “I wasn’t
self-disciplined and my grades at that time
family and the grandson of two Church of were not nearly good enough for medical
God ministers, this early exposure to people school.” Discouraged but not defeated, he
of faith no doubt influenced his beliefs knew it was time to change direction.
and decisions. In the end, though, he had Jerry enrolled at Lee University in
to look no further than his own life to see Cleveland, Tennessee, to study music. “I
the will of God at work. was a voice major in church music, but I
The middle child of Dr. Jerry Roy also enjoyed piano and played bass guitar
Lambert, a farmer and Professor of for a touring group and baritone saxophone
Agricultural Engineering at Clemson for the college jazz band.
University, and his wife, Jean, office manager During his three semesters at Lee, Jerry and Paula Lambert and Family
for a local tax preparation business, Jerry Jerry met and began dating a beautiful Christan, Harrison, Meagan, Paula, and Jerry
grew up on a 20-acre farm in Pendleton, Texas coed and voice major named Paula local church there. Over the next decade,
South Carolina, working alongside siblings Winn. In the fall of 1981, after a year-long he served in this capacity at three additional
Roy and Renea during the day and shucking courtship, the two married and settled in churches: the first in Pickens, SC, where the
corn and shelling peas in the evenings. “It her hometown of Irving, Texas, working couple’s second daughter, Meagan, was born
didn’t matter whether we had a passion for together at the national office of the Boy in November of 1984; the next in Lorain,
farming,” he recalls. “We all worked.” Scouts of America. Less than two years later Ohio, where Jerry worked at the church
Following graduation from Pendleton in January of 1983, they were blessed with pastored by his father-in-law, Rev. Joe Winn;
High School in 1978, Jerry began his higher the arrival of their first daughter, Christan. and finally, Tifton, Georgia, where they lived
education as a pre-med major at Clemson The Lamberts’ first move as a family for 4 years. “I loved working with young
University. “I always wanted to be a doctor,” was to Xenia, Ohio, where Jerry accepted a people and music,” Jerry says, and with his
he says, explaining that he felt both divinely position as youth and music minister at a (Continued on Page 3)
Julie E. Hendrich, MD, Joins CPC-Evans Medical Staff
J uly 1 marked the arrival of Dr.
Julie Hendrich to the Center
for Primary Care in Evans. She
for her patients. She has been
honored for both of these roles
with awards for outstanding
hopes to raise patient awareness
as to the power of preventative
medicine.
will become the 19th physician teaching as well as repeat Dr. Hendrich is married to
to join the growing CPC family. selection to the Best Doctors in Mark Meeks and has two sons,
Dr. Hendrich was raised in America™ listing. Connor, 14, and Luke, 13, and
North Augusta, South Carolina, Having just moved to the a stepson, Mark, Jr., 25. Her
and received her undergraduate Evans area, Dr. Hendrich family also includes their dog,
degree from Clemson is excited about joining the Baloo, and three pygmy goats,
University. She then moved to medical staff of CPC-Evans. Apollo, Goliath, and Rosie.
Augusta, Georgia, where she “I am looking forward to With both Connor and Luke
attended medical school and continuing the practice of attending Greenbrier schools,
completed her residency at the family medicine with a great Dr. Hendrich has become a
Medical College of Georgia. group of professionals . . . and big Wolfpack fan. In addition
Julie E. Hendrich, MD
As a part of the Department of I get to be a little closer to to cheering on the new state
Family Medicine at the Medical home,” she explains. While champs, she enjoys participating at our Evans office! If
College, Dr. Hendrich has been enjoying every aspect of family in many sports, including you would like to schedule
actively involved in teaching medicine, Dr. Hendrich has tennis, golf, and skiing. an appointment with Dr.
and advising medical students special interests in pediatrics CPC is excited to have Dr. Hendrich, please call CPC-
while also providing quality care and women’s health and also Hendrich on the medical staff Evans at (706) 650-7563.
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CPC Physicians Honored by Best Doctors in America™
C enter For Primary Care is proud to announce that 11 of our physicians have been recognized among The
Best Doctors in America™ for 2006. CPC honorees include Tracy R. Barefield, M.D., Robert M. Clark,
D.O., Paul M. Fischer, M.D., David M. Jester, M.D., Denise S. Kennedy, M.D., Phillip S. Kennedy, M.D.,
Richard W. Livingston, Jr., M.D., Edwin H. Scott, M.D., Rebecca A. Talley, M.D., Jay A. Tomeo, M.D., and
Julie E. Hendrich, M.D. Dr. Hendrich joined the CPC-Evans medical staff on July 1.
The selection process is based on a peer-review-based biennial survey conducted by Best Doctors, Inc. In
an annual poll of its international database of physicians previously identified as “the best” in their respective
specialties, Best Doctors, Inc., asks “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty and you could not
treat them yourself, to whom would you refer them?” The result is a list of 50,000 physicians in 30 countries
that other doctors recognize as the best in their own and related specialties.
Congratulations to the CPC physicians receiving this important designation.
Page 2 From Our Family To Yours
Lambert's Faith in His Future Paved the Way to His Success
(Continued from Page 1) belief in divine providence affirmed: the unique circumstances that
wife’s talent and training in music, “Paula was a tremendous help in led to all of the tuition and fees associated with his medical
many ways.” education being paid in full simply could not be attributed to good
While living in Tifton, Jerry began thinking about finishing his fortune alone.
undergraduate education and applying to medical school. He knew After completing his Family Medicine residency in 2000,
it was both improbable and impractical, considering he was almost Dr. Lambert accepted a position on the MCG Family Medicine
30 years old with a full-time job, a family to support, and limited faculty, which he says gave him valuable teaching, clinical, research,
financial resources. “I always wanted to go back to school, but I would and administrative experience. It was his love for the clinical aspect
never have done so at the expense of our family,” he says. Always the of medicine, however, that attracted him to private practice and
optimist, however, he researched the possibilities of work flexibility the Center For Primary Care. “I reminded myself that I went into
and financial aid and began to think it might be feasible after all. medicine to take care of patients – not to teach, do research, or be
At first, Paula was less than enthusiastic about her husband an administrator,” he says. “CPC provides an excellent vehicle and
returning to school, but she eventually realized it was a goal worth environment in which to do that because decisions at CPC are made
pursuing. Once they made the decision, “Paula was tremendously with the philosophy that aligns us all: excellent patient care and
supportive,” despite the competing demands of her criminal justice patient convenience.”
classes at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and raising their Dr. Lambert joined CPC in March of this year as the third
two elementary school-aged daughters. “I could never have done it physician at the North Augusta office and now has a growing practice
without her.” and a great appreciation for his fellow physicians and staff. “The
Armed with the self-discipline and drive he lacked as a younger North Augusta staff is awesome – they work hard, pitch in to help
man, Jerry returned to college, graduated at age 33 from Valdosta each other, and really care for our patients,” he says. “They have a
State University with a biology/premed degree, and was awarded great understanding of what healthcare and medicine are all about.”
early admission to the Medical College of Georgia. Despite the When not seeing patients, Dr. Lambert makes good use of his
financial barriers he would have to overcome, Jerry had faith in the personal time. A devoted husband and father, and grandfather to
possibilities and in divine providence. If, at that point in his journey, almost 2-year-old Harrison, he enjoys his involvement as a deacon
he had any nagging doubts about being on the right course, they at New Hope Worship Center and occasional medical missions to
evaporated when a full scholarship for tuition and fees unexpectedly impoverished areas of Central and South America. His hobbies
dropped in his lap. include playing piano and keyboards, traveling, bird-watching, and
The scholarship seemed tailor-made for him in every respect. It photographing people and nature.
was an elderly widow’s memorial to her husband. He had attended With his diverse medical and life experiences, interests, values,
Valdosta State and wanted to go to medical school but was financially and dedication to patient care, Dr. Lambert is a fine addition to
unable. By the time the couple could afford for him to go, he felt it CPC’s medical staff and we look forward to the many ways he will
was too late in his life. When her husband passed away, she decided make CPC a better place for patients and staff alike. Welcome Dr.
to honor his memory by establishing a scholarship to fund the Lambert!
medical education of an older student who had attended Valdosta To make an appointment with Dr. Lambert, call CPC-North
State University and for whom medical school would be a financial Augusta at (803) 279-6800.
hardship. Jerry was the obvious choice. He was awarded the
scholarship, which was offered on a year-to-year basis, for his first
year of medical school, and to his surprise, again for the next year.
At the beginning of his final year at MCG, he learned from the Dr. Deshpande Recognized by
alumni association that his benefactor had died without establishing
an endowment but that there was just enough remaining in the 'America's Top Family Doctors'
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fund to pay for one more year. He received the scholarship once e would like to congratulate
again, and in 1997, Dr. Lambert graduated from MCG with his
Dr. Priya S. Deshpande of
CPC-Central for being selected
New Phone System Eliminates for the 2006 America’s Top Family
Doctors listing! Honorees for this
Busy Signals, Long Wait Times designation are chosen by the
Consumers’ Research Council of
C PC recently introduced a new phone system to all four of
its offices! The new system is designed to avoid annoying
busy signals and to shorten response times, allowing
America, an independent research
organization. The association
you to schedule appointments or refill prescriptions as quickly evaluates all family physicians in
as possible. When you call the office telephone number, you the country and makes selections
will hear an automated menu of options; these options include based on experience, training,
appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and driving certification, and memberships. Dr. Priya Deshpande
directions. After you select the option that best applies to you, Using a rigorous point system, the
you will be placed in a queue based on the order you called in. Consumers' Research Council of America compiles lists of
This allows the office staff to answer your call as quickly and America’s Best in numerous professional fields, including
efficiently as possible, reducing your wait time to a minimum.
We hope this new phone system will make it easier for you to
healthcare, law, and education. The annual lists are
get in touch with CPC. We welcome any and all feedback you intended to serve as an unbiased resource for the average
may have, so please let the front desk staff know what you think consumer. Congratulations, Dr. Deshpande!
of the new system!
Volume 8, Issue 2 Page 3
Patient Care, Convenience Important to Imaging Technicians
(Continued from Page 1) arterial, venous, and carotid dopplers using the ultrasound
circle-shaped opening that is not closed in. The patient’s head is equipment to study blood flow and vessel blockages.
never covered by the machine and the procedure takes a lot less When you arrive for an ultrasound, you will lie on an exam
time.” The scan itself table and a cool gel will be applied to your skin over the area to
is painless and takes be scanned. Using a probe, the technician will scan that part of
about 90 seconds. your body and the images will instantly appear on a computer
The entire process is screen. The images are then saved and sent to your physician.
usually completed in Evelyn specializes in ultrasounds of the heart, known as
about 15 minutes. echocardiograms. The process is the same as for other
Ultrasound: Susan ultrasounds, except that patients lie on their side instead of
Spencer and Evelyn their back.
Coile; Monday- Echocardiograms
Quiona Brooks follows progress of CT scan Friday, 8:30 am- allow for
3:30 pm and 8:30-4:00 pm, at all offices. Ultrasounds are often examination
used to monitor the development of unborn babies, but they are of heart valves,
also capable of detecting structural or functional abnormalities muscle, vessels,
of internal organs. Almost all parts of the body, including the and surrounding
thyroid, liver, kidney, uterus, and scrotum, can be scanned with areas, as well as
this technology, but it is most often used to detect tumors, diagnosis of
gallstones and kidney stones. CPC uses mobile ultrasound conditions such
Evelyn Coile performs echocardiogram on patient
equipment so our technicians can visit all four offices during the as congestive
week. “For our patients' convenience, we go to the office that heart failure, valve narrowing or leaking, clots, and congenital
best suits them,” Evelyn explains. She and Susan both perform heart defects. The entire ultrasound process takes about 30
minutes and is pain-free.
Once the technicians for each of these imaging
Family Health Focus procedures are satisfied that your test results are
complete and the images are high quality, the
Some ticks in the southeast carry the bacteria results are sent directly
that cause illnesses, such as Lyme disease into your electronic
or Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The best medical record at CPC
protection is to avoid ticks altogether by staying and also to a board-
away from wooded areas. If you must be in certified specialist for
the woods, use an insect repellant containing evaluation. Angela
“DEET,” wear light-colored clothing that Greene, Administrative
covers most of your skin, and tuck pant legs
Assistant for Imaging
Services, receives the
into socks. Medical studies have determined
final reports and loads
that some methods of tick removal are either the information into
ineffective or may increase the risk of disease your chart so your
Dr. Joseph A. Hooper transmission. Do not use a match or cigarette physician can discuss Susan Spencer reviews
to burn the tick, do not suffocate it with an ultrasound image
the findings with you
petroleum jelly or nail polish, and do not crush, twist or puncture the at a follow-up office vist.
tick’s body. Instead, begin by washing the area surrounding the tick These procedures are available to CPC patients
with soap and water. Next, use tweezers to grasp the tick as near only through referral from one of our 19 physicians.
to the head as possible without crushing it and pull gently but firmly If you have questions or concerns about any of the
to remove it. Remove any tick parts left embedded in the skin with tests, feel free to talk with your doctor.
tweezers as you would a splinter. Afterward, wash the entire area With these imaging services now more
thoroughly with antibacterial soap. Keep the tick in a small bottle of convenient and accessible than ever, CPC physicians
alcohol for identification in case you develop illness, and call your have a wider range of tools to use in diagnosing
doctor immediately if you develop fever, joint pains, muscle aches, and treating health problems. We are pleased to
rash or flu-like symptoms. incorporate these new services into our standard of
care as part of our continuing commitment to
By Joseph A. Hooper, M.D., CPC-Central providing you the best possible healthcare.
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