Our Physicians

Nashville Medical Group has continued to offer patients the latest in medical technology. Our physicians have expanded their medical knowledge, and have trained in the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques. Nashville Medical Group's number one priority is to provide patients and their families outstanding medical care.

Cardiology

Andrew R. Sager, M.D.
Dr. Sager grew up in Virginia, where he attended Hampden-Sydney College and the University Of Virginia School Of Medicine. An internship and residency in internal medicine were completed at Wake Forest University/North Carolina Baptist Hospital. After three years of cardiology fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Sager went on to complete a fellowship in interventional cardiology. Dr. Sager is board certified in cardiology.

Todd G. Tolbert, M.D.
Dr. Tolbert was born in Murfreesboro, TN.  He attended the University of the South and Middle Tennessee State University.  He subsequently attended the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency in Internal Medicine.  He then completed his Cardiology Fellowship at UAB, where he was Chief Fellow in 2002-03.  While at UAB he completed two years of basic research in vascular biology supported by the National Institutes of Health.  Dr. Tolbert is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

Family Medicine

Viola Chen, M.D.
Dr. Chen, who is board certified in family medicine and fluent inSpanish, obtained her medical degree from Albert Einstein College ofMedicine. As a captain in the U.S. Army, she completed a one-yearinternship at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash. Dr. Chencompleted her residency in family practice at Mercy Mayo FamilyPractice in Des Moines, Iowa.
David McCoy, M.D.
Dr. McCoy earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University andcompleted his residency in the U.S. Army at Ft. Belvoir, Va. With aninterest in treating anxiety and depression, he also teaches a biblestudy-based 12-step recovery program at Brentwood Baptist Church.

Aparna Murti, M.D.
Dr Aparna Murti is a native Memphian. She graduated from Rhodes College with B.A. degree in Biology and Greco-Roman studies with honors. She received her doctorate in medicine from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2003.  She went on to complete her internship and residency at the University of Tennessee Department of Family Medicine, where she was elected Chief Resident. She enjoys practicing full scope family medicine, seeing pediatric through geriatric patients. Her special interests include women's health and office procedures. In her free time, she enjoys running, listening to live music and watching plenty of Titans football. Dr. Murti is board certified in Family Medicine.

A. Jamie Slandzicki, M.D.
Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1966, Dr. Jamie Slandzicki attended medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and graduated with his doctorate degree in 1993. He completed his residency training and became board certified  in Family Medicine at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1996. Dr. Slandzicki moved to Middle Tennessee in 1998 and practiced in Columbia, TN until joining Nashville Medical Group in 2007.  Over the last several years, Dr. Slandzicki has served as a clinical instructor for the Vanderbilt University College of Medicine and School of Nursing. He also has been the principal investigator for numerous major research trials.  Dr Slandzicki also serves as the Medical Director at NHC Place - Cool Springs. Dr. Slandzicki and his wife Carolyn married in 1993 and have 3 children. The Slandzicki’s are parishioners of  St. Henry Catholic Church in Nashville. Dr Slandzicki enjoys caring for the entire family, from newborn and pediatric care to adult and geriatric medicine.

Michael Miller, M.D.
Dr. Miller obtained his undergraduate degree from David Lipscomb University and a medical degree from University of Health Sciences’ Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship at Westview Hospital in Indianapolis and was a resident in the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Family Practice Residency Program. He is president-elect of the Tennessee Osteopathic Medicine Association.

Clarissa Arthur, MD
With competing aspirations of Metropolitan Opera and the unrelenting desire to be a physician, Dr. Clarissa N. Arthur found a way to blend the curriculum. She attended Emory University with a parallel premed and music curriculum. The sciences dominated the arts with time, as she attended The Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia and completed the Family Medicine residency program of the Meharry Medical College. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Arthur enjoys the opportunity of serving, and periodically does international missions with her husband and best friend, Dr. Alexander Arthur, who pastors a local church with a global reach. Every now and then, a patient or staff member may still catch her singing a tune or two.

Wm. Daniel Halford, MD
As a native of Tennessee, Dr. Halford attended Vanderbilt University earning a B.S. in Environmental Science.  He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences and completed a Family Medicine residency at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Having been in practice for twenty-one years, Dr. Halford treats patients of all ages, from infants to geriatric.  He also provides travel medicine services as a certified member of the International Society of Travel Medicine.  Dr. Halford and his wife Julia have three children and enjoy camping, hiking, and travel.

Gastroenterology

Neil M. Price, M.D.
Dr. Price received his medical degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1981. He then completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama, followed by a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Pennsylvania. An active member of the American Gastroenterology Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Dr. Price is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Mark A. Miller, M.D.
Dr Miller received his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA in 1991 where he then completed his internship, residency and fellowship. Dr Miller is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.  His wife is a Urologist at Vanderbilt University who specializes in Kidney Stones. The Millers have been married for 7years. His hobbies include hiking, fishing and water-skiing.

Joyce C. Eyler, PA-C
Ms. Eyler is a physician assistant in gastroenterology, working with Dr. Neil Price. She received her P.A. training from Trevecca University, graduating in 1983, and had worked in family medicine until joining Nashville Medical Group in 2002. Ms. Eyler serves as the consultant to the state Board of Medical Examiners Committee on Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, as well as, the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants. She has been actively involved in local community folk dance organization for 20 years. She and her husband, David, have three children and five grandchildren.

Internal Medicine

Patricia A. Arns, M.D.
A Massachusetts native, Dr. Arns graduated from Mt. Holyoke College in 1976. She then attended Mt. Sinai Medical School in New York, receiving her medical degree in 1985. She went on to complete an internship at University of Oklahoma followed by a residency at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Dr. Arns is the proud mother of two sons. She is board certified in Internal Medicine. She is on the Executive Board of Baptist Hospital serving as Secretary of Treasury.

Parminder Bolina, M.D.
Dr. Parminder Bolina attended the University of Illinois where his medical degree in 1996. He performed an internship and residency through Tufts University at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. He enjoys caring for his patients in the clinic setting as well as at Baptist Hospital.

G. William Bounds, M.D.

A Nashville native, Dr. Bounds completed his medical degree and internship at the University of Tennessee, with a residency in Internal Medicine at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Thomas J. Brittingham, M.D.
Dr. Brittingham received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. He is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Bryce W. Dixon, M.D.
Dr. Dixon is board certified in Internal Medicine. A native of Shelbyville, Tennessee, he graduated from the University of Tennessee and studied medicine at the University of Rome, Italy before graduating from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Dixon joined Nashville Medical Group after completing internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Affiliated Hospitals. He and his wife, Rachel, an ordained minister, have three children - Gabriel, Matthew, and Caitlin, and a grandson, Roman.

Leslie Douglas-Churchwell, M.D.
Favorite hobbies of Dr. Douglas-Churchwell include tennis, swimming, skiing, and travel. Her husband, Keith, is also a physician, and they have one daughter. A 1982 graduate of Spelman College, she received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburg in 1988, followed by an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University. An active member of Nashville Academy of Medicine and the American Diabetes Association, she participates in philanthropic organizations including Carrousels, Inc., Girlfriends, Inc., Jack & Jill of Williamson County, and Hendersonville Area Links, Inc. She is also on the Board of the YMCA. Additionally, she serves as a board member in Tennessee Women in Medicine, Children’s House Montessori School, and the Nashville Opera Association. Dr. Douglas-Churchwell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Robert L. Forti, M.D., Ph.D.
Landscape architecture is a favorite hobby of Dr. Forti, who recently relocated from Seattle, Washington to join Nashville Medical Group. Dr. Forti received his medical degree in 1985, followed by an internship, at Vanderbilt University. While completing his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington, Dr. Forti was Chief Medical Resident. He returned to the University of Washington in 1993 to perform an Epidemiology Fellowship. Dr. Forti is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Richard W. Garman, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Garman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with an added qualification in Geriatric Medicine. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Louisville in 1980, Dr. Garman completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Garman is a clinical instructor for the University of Tennessee and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Marathon running, cooking, and hockey are some of his favorite pastimes. Dr. Garman is Team Internist for the Nashville Predators.

John R. Gibson, M.D.
A Nashville native, Dr. Gibson received his doctor of medicine in 1979 from Washington University. He then went on to complete both his internship and residency at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. In his spare time, Dr. Gibson enjoys jogging, boating, and painting. He and his wife, Kathy, have two daughters. He serves as board director for Guardian and Trust Corp. and is also a member of Nashville Academy of Medicine, Tennessee Medical Association, Southeastern Clinical Club, and President of Nashville Academy of Medicine 2007. He is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Shawnda Hollie, M.D.
Dr. Shawnda Hollie received her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN.  She completed her internship and residency at the University of Tennessee, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, TN where she was the Chief Resident. Dr Hollie is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Bruce Hollinger, M.D.
Dr. Hollinger attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, receiving his medical degree in 1978. He then completed his internship at University Hospital in Jackson, MS, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at Methodist Hospital of Memphis. Time spent with his family, and sports, especially golf, are activities enjoyed by Dr. Hollinger. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and is an active member of the Tennessee Medical As

Stephen D. May, M.D.
Dr. May received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in 1994. He then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Baptist Hospital in Nashville through the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Dr. May is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Board certified in Internal Medicine, another area of expertise for Dr. May is Rehabilitation Medicine. He and his wife, Beth, have a son, Stephen and a daughter, Sarah.

Julie Owens, M.D.
Dr. Owens has been practicing primary care internal medicine in the Nashville area for almost 20 years. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with honors in 1984 and is a member of the medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Outside interests include gardening, antiques and hiking.

Leah Patton, M.D.
Dr. Patton attended Vanderbilt University and the University of Panama Medical School. She completed her residency at the University of Tennessee/Baptist Hospital, serving as the chief resident of internal medicine.

Craig D. Rutland, M.D.
Dr. Rutland received his medical degree from the University of Alabama in 1990. He then completed his internship and residency at Baptist Hospital in Nashville through the University of Tennessee and teaching faculty of University of Tennessee, Memphis. A team physician of the Tennessee Titans, he is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Bruce E. Richards, M.D.
Bruce Richards grew up sailing on the Tennessee River in North Alabama and later studying at Indian Springs School before pursing his undergraduate studies in chemical engineering at Rice University graduating with Tau Beta Pi honors. He attended Vanderbilt Medical School and received the CIBA community Service Award for his work with the Appalachian Student Health Coalition, graduating with Alpha Omega honors in 1982. He was board certified in 1985 after completing his residency in Internal Medicine at UAB. He has practiced Internal Medicine in Nashville since that time. A member of NAM and TMA, he has been an active supporter of Alive Hospice currently serving on its medical advisory committee. In 2001 he was nominated for the St. Thomas Hospital’s Humanitarian Award.  He is the husband to Sherrie Richards (OB/GYN) and the “Dance Daddy” to Kim and Kiri, both majoring in dance. Dr. Richards remains passionate about sailing.

Richard S. Smith, M.D.
Dr. Richard S. Smith is a board certified internal medicine physician He is also a member of the Baptist Hospital medical staff. Dr Smith will practice in the Nashville Medical Group office located next to Baptist Hospital at 300 20th Avenue North. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He completed an internship and residency at the USAF Medical Center in Keesler, Miss.

Margaret M. Stolz, M.D.
Theater and gardening are favorite hobbies enjoyed by Dr. Margaret Stolz. After receiving her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1981, she returned to Vanderbilt, completing her internship and residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Stolz is a member of the American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, and Nashville Academy of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stolz and her husband have five children.

Michelle Wall, M.D.
While originally from Michigan, Dr. Michelle Wall has spent many years in the South. After completing her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University, she attended medical school at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She then returned to Nashville to do her internship and residency training at Vanderbilt Medical Center.  Dr. Wall is the proud (frantic) mother of three wonderful children. She enjoys keeping them involved in their extracurricular activities. Dr. Wall is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the America Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, and proud sponsor of the YMCA girl’s soccer team.

John A. Williams, M.D.
Dr. Williams received his medical degree in 1990 from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He then completed his internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Williams serves as President of the Nashville Medical Group, and is a team physician of the Tennessee Titans. He is a member of the American Medical Association, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Kenneth E. Tanner, Jr., PA-C
Mr. Tanner is a physician assistant working in internal medicine at Nashville Medical Group.  He received his  P.A. training from Trevecca Nazarene University, graduating in 1980.  Mr. Tanner has provided primary care services to patients in the Middle Tennessee area for 29 years.

Neurology

Richard T. Hoos, MD
Professional experience:  Private practice of neurology in Nashville, TN from June, 1978 to June, 1998 Baptist Hospital 1978-1986 Southern Hills Hospital 1984-1998 Chief of Staff 1990-1992 Nashville Rehabilitation Hospital 1990-1999Assistant professor of clinical neurology Vanderbilt University July 1998-October 1999 Associate professor of clinical neurology Vanderbilt University October 1999-April 2003Private practice with Nashville Medical Group April 2003-present Education Premedical: Vanderbilt University, B.A. 1969 Medical:  Vanderbilt University, M.D. 1973 Internship:     Case Western Reserve University June 1973-June 1974 Medical residency: Case Western Reserve University June 1974-June 1975Neurology residency: Boston University June 1975-June 1978 Affiliations On  staff: Nashville Baptist Hospital Member: AMA, TMA, Nashville Academy of Medicine American Academy of Neurology Tennessee Academy of Neurology President 1999-2001 Board certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Jan. 21, 1980American Medical Board of Electroencephalography October 1984 License Tennessee M.D. 11223 1978-present


Manju Kandula, M.D.
Dr. Manju Kandula is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Electro diagnostic Medicine.  After earning her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Kandula performed an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, followed by a Neurology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which she completed in 1993.  She attended Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital for an EMG/ Neuromuscular Disease fellowship through 1995.  Well versed in all areas of Neurology, Dr. Kandula takes a special interest in the areas of headaches, neuromuscular diseases, and peripheral neuropathy.  She and her husband, Dr. Ralf Habermann have two young sons.

Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine

Stephen J. Heyman, M.D.
Dr. Stephen Heyman received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1984. He then completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Affiliated Hospitals including the Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville, where he was Chief Medical Resident. He went on to perform a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Heyman is board certified in the specialties of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine.

Sleep Medicine

J. Michael Bolds, M.D.
Dr. Bolds enjoys outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, tennis, and gardening. He is an active member of the Nashville Academy of Medicine. Dr. Bolds received his doctor of medicine from Vanderbilt Medical School in 1979. He then completed his internship, residency, and pulmonary fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is board certified in the specialties of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Sleep Medicine.