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Hospitalists

  • Memorial Health Hospitalists are internal medicine physicians who specialize in caring for people in the hospital. They do not have outpatient practices. The Memorial Health Hospitalists team also includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a clinical support team.

    If your primary care doctor requests it, your hospitalist will take charge of your hospital care. He or she will regularly update your primary care doctor about your health, progress, and any significant findings. Your hospitalist will work with your primary care doctor to prepare a treatment plan at the time of admission. When you leave the hospital, your hospitalist will inform your primary care doctor of any further treatment needs, follow-up care, and necessary prescriptions. For more information or to refer a patient for hospitalist care, call 912-350-1316.

    Benefits of Being Cared for by a Hospitalist

    • A hospitalist will visit you every day.
    • A member of our hospitalists team is available and present at Memorial University Medical Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
    • A hospitalist will communicate with nurses, case management, and other physicians to help you heal faster.
    • There is potential for a shorter hospital stay when a hospitalist is involved.

    Contact Information
    For more information or to refer a patient for hospitalist care, call 912-350-1316.

  • Agresti
    Nicholas Agresti, M.D., completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Arizona State University. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Norwalk Hospital and completed a hepatology fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
    Chimezie
    Patricia Chimezie, M.D., earned a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at Herbert H. Lehman College in New York. She then earned her M.D. and completed her internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. During her residency, she was named clinical assistant instructor.
    Dass
    Anurita Dass, M.D., earned her Bachelor of Science and Doctor or Medicine degrees at the University of Debrecen, Hungary, where she graduated summa cum laude with distinction. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Memorial University Medical Center. She is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine.
    Gard
    Dwayne Gard, M.D., D.C., completed his bachelor's degree in biology at Georgia State University. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life University and practiced chiropractic for two years in Greensboro, Georgia. He then attended the Medical College of Georgia and earned a medical degree. He completed his internal medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gard has been a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine since 2008.
    Maristany
    Eduardo Maristany, M.D., completed his bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at the University of Miami. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine at Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. Dr. Maristany completed his internal medicine residency in Savannah at Memorial University Medical Center. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.
    McGee M.D., Shonna
    Shonna McGee, M.D., completed her bachelor's degree in pre-med/psychology, cum laude, at the University of Alabama. She earned her Doctor of Medicine at the American University of the Caribbean College of Medicine. After receiving her degree, Dr. McGee completed residency training in internal medicine at Memorial University Medical Center where she was also chief resident. She is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine.
    Nam
    Soo Nam, M.D., earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. Dr. Nam worked as a hospitalist at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida, for four years before coming to Memorial University Medical Center. She is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine.
    Nazare
    Chryselle Nazare, M.D., completed her Bachelor of Science degree at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She then earned her medical degree at the International University of Health Sciences in St. Kitts and Nevis of the West Indies. She began her residency training in internal medicine at Memorial University Medical Center in 2008. She enjoyed the city and hospital so much that she stayed and joined our hospitalists team. Dr. Nazare is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine.
    Tan
    Joseph Tan, M.D., completed his bachelor's degree in biology, summa cum laude with honors program distinction, at the University of Tampa. He received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of South Florida and completed his residency in internal medicine at Memorial University Medical Center where he served as chief resident. Dr. Tan has been a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine since 2008.
    Taylor
    Jeffrey Taylor, M.D., completed his bachelor's degree in economics at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He then attended George Washington University where he earned a master's in hospital administration and a medical degree. Dr. Taylor was an internist for 12 years before joining Memorial Health Hospitalists. He is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine.
    Thombs
    Everette Thombs, M.D., completed his bachelor's degree in biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then went to Meharry Medical College where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Thombs completed his internal medicine residency at Memorial University Medical Center. He worked as an attending physician at Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Center before joining our hospitalists team. He has been a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine since 2008.
    Zechar
    Kat Zechar, M.D., completed her Bachelor of Arts with a major in health sciences and a minor in psychiatry at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. She then completed a study abroad program with an emphasis in health studies at Curtin University in southeast Asia. Dr. Zechar received her Doctor of Medicine degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, and completed her residency training at Memorial University Medical Center where she was a chief resident.
    McCormack
    A. Dawn Hannah, PA-C, is our physician assistant. She completed her bachelor's degree in biology at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. While earning her undergraduate degree, she also worked as an EMT at Wolfson Children's Hospital. She then attended Nova Southeastern University to obtain her Master in Physician Assistant Studies degree.
    Hazel
    Gina O. Hazel, MSN, FNP-BC, completed her bachelor's degree in nursing with a minor in psychology at Georgia Southern University. She worked as a nurse at Memorial University Medical Center in critical care, post-anesthesia care, and trauma before returning to Georgia Southern University for her Master of Science in Nursing -- Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Hazel has experience working with neurosurgery and pain management as a nurse practitioner. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Emergency Nurses Association.
    Standiford
    Christen Standiford, MSN, ANP-BC, completed her bachelor's degree in nursing at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah. She worked as a nurse in critical care, orthopedics, and leadership for several years before returning to Armstrong Atlantic State University to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing -- Adult Nurse Practitioner degree. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Nurse Practitioner Council of Coastal Georgia, and the Society of Hospital Medicine.
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