Position/Where:
Family Medicine Physician at Mercy Clinic Family Medicine Hazelwood
801 Hazelwest Dr., Suite 100
St. Louis, Mo. 63042
Career Highlights:
Co-chief resident Mercy Family Medicine 2010-2011
Resident Recruitment Committee 2010-2011
Board Certified
Awards:
Frank M. Hull Award for Excellence in Biology, University of Mississippi-2000
Dr. Rodney M. Coe Award with Distinction in Community Service, Saint Louis University School of Medicine-2008
Dr. John H. Gladney Diversity Award, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Multicultural Affairs-2008
Dr. Donald W. Bussmann Award, Saint Louis University School of Medicine-2008
Dr. Joseph J. Lauber Service Award, Mercy Family Medicine Residency-2011
Education:
BS in Biology-University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
ASCP certified medical technologist— Northeast Mississippi Medical Center
Medical School-Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Family Medicine Residency—St. John’s Mercy Medical Center Department of Family
Personal:
Daughter of Mr. Charles Glen and Dr. Bessie E. Tables
Four brothers and two sisters
Engaged to Maurice Redden, MD
Attends New Sunny Mount M.B. Church
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
St. Louis Connection:
I relocated to St. Louis in July 2004 to attend medical school at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. When I arrived I was told that it was a place that I would not be able to leave. I made plans to leave St. Louis in 2008 and then again in 2010; however, God said differently. I have come to believe that this is home.
Your journey to success that got you where you are:
I grew up in the small town of Potts Camp, Miss. I attended both elementary and high school at Hickory Flat Attendance Center in Hickory Flat, Miss.
Growing up in a rural community, I received primary medical care from a nurse practitioner. She practiced quality medicine while making each person feel as if he/she were her only patient. It was from my encounters with Mrs. Sue Morrison that I became interested in medicine. My mother insisted that I attend summer enrichment programs.
I had decided at an early age that I wanted to become a physician, and that resolve was strengthened in high school. I have an older sister and an older brother both have careers in medicine, a registered nurse and a medical technologist respectively. Gaining increased medical exposure through their career experiences solidified my decision to pursue a degree in medicine.
However, as I neared the completion of my degree at the University of Mississippi, I decided that I was not going to continue my original pursuit of a medical career. Instead I chose an alternate path during which time I worked as a biologist for USDA-NPRU, as a medical technologist and a youth counselor. But in 2003, I was unable to ignore the voice of God as He called me to stay true to my life’s calling. I then began preparing for the MCAT and the medical school interview process. In August 2004, I was a member of the entering class at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
As a medical student, I was devoted to empowering patients by helping them increase their knowledge regarding their medical conditions and promoting preventative care. Among the things with which I was involved as a medical student include SNMA, a lead coordinator for the Health Resource Center (student organized free clinic for underserved people), and HIV awareness. I also helped to organize and volunteered at health fairs. As a resident at St. John’s Mercy Department of Family Medicine, evidence-based medicine and quality patient care was a priority.
Currently, I am one of four physicians practicing at Mercy Clinic Family Medicine in Hazelwood, Mo. I see patients of all ages (pediatrics to geriatrics). My special interests include: preventative medicine, weight loss and women’s health issues. I am interested in working to organize monthly patient education classes.
I have been fortunate that I have not had to make this journey on my own. My family, my friends and my church have been and continue to be extremely supportive. Most importantly, God has been with me through it all, and having Him there has made the difference.
