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J. Mark Michael, MD, Former Chief of Staff of the St. Vincent Department of Ophthalmology and a founding partner of 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana, was the 129th President of the Indianapolis Medical Society, serving the Society during 2003-2004.
Dr. Michael received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1973. He completed a laboratory medicine residency, an internal medicine internship, and a second residency in ophthalmology, after which he served as a clinical instructor of ophthalmology at Washington University. In 1984, his wife, Dr. Helen B. Michael, obtained an appointment as a surgical pathologist at Indiana University Hospital, which prompted their move to Indianapolis. Soon after arriving, Dr. Michael joined the Indianapolis Medical Society and opened a solo ophthalmology practice. In 1990 he co-founded the ophthalmology group practice, 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana.
Dr. Michael received his board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1984. He has served on the IMS Board of Directors since 1995 and has been an ISMA Delegate since 1999. He is on staff at St. Vincent and Clarian North Hospitals and at the Naab Road and Eagle Highlands Surgery Centers. He's a member of the Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association. Drs. Mark and Helen live in Indianapolis and have two sons, Justin and Kevin.
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Project Health Needs You!
This is going to be a tough year for funding. The economy has forced some funders to cut back dramatically and others to close their doors to grants this year entirely. That's why Project Health started an individual donor campaign. Many of you have already given - THANK YOU. But there is still a long way to go. Donations are tax deductible and checks should be made to the Indianapolis Medical Society Foundation's Project Health.
As most IMS members know, Project Health is the largest and longest charitable project the Indianapolis Medical Society Foundation has ever undertaken. Because of the medical talent of Project Volunteers, true "miracles" have occurred. We are all very grateful for being able to be witnesses to these life-changing treatments. So, to all volunteer physicians, our sincere Thank You! As of 1/1/2010, the 1,000 volunteer doctors, hospitals and labs have contributed more than $14 million in care to Project Health patients.
Don't forget to put Pitch in for Project Health on your calendars, March 1-13th. Project Health, with the help of WTHR-TV and Clarian is holding an on-line auction. This is not only a fundraiser - it is a way for members, family, and colleagues to get some wonderful and unusual prizes for bargain prices. Get that special gift for someone. Browse the catalog by clicking here. The catalog changes daily as new prizes come in. Then March 1-13th you have a chance to bid on these items, such as a 20-person wine tasting party at Chateau Thomas, jewelry, vacations, sports packages and more.
To make a straight tax deductible donation to Project Health click here. You don't have to be an IMS Member to help Project Health.
For more information about Project Health, click here.
2010 IMS Pictorial Roster - On Sale NOW!
We have a very limited supply of 2010 Pictorial Rosters. Order your additional copies NOW! Members should have received the 2010 edition in January as a benefit of membership, but additional copies need to be ordered while supplies last. Click here or call (317) 639-3406 to order.
Members, if you have not received your personal copy yet, please call the Society office (317) 639-3406.
About IMS
The Indianapolis Medical Society was established in 1848. We are a professional membership organization for all licensed Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathy in the Indianapolis area. Our offices are located at 631 E. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3706; our office hours are 8:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday.
We are well known as producers of our Pictorial Roster of Members, or the "funny book" as nurses in hospitals throughout Central Indiana refer to it! The Roster is the most highly regarded referral source in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. We encourage all physicians in Central Indiana to become members of our prestigious organization to be included in this indispensable referral source. If you are interested in getting your message before our 2,000 physician members (as well as those members of the public who purchase the remainder of the 4,000 Rosters we print each year), please let us hear from you. We are eager to share our surprisingly low advertising rates.
If you are a physician and want additional information on becoming a member of our organization, please call (317) 639-3406 or E-Mail us: ims@imsonline.org.
If you are a member of the general public and want to know if your physician is a member of Indianapolis Medical Society, or if you would like education information on your personal physician, please call (317) 639-3406 or E-Mail us: ims@imsonline.org.
We also provide referrals to physicians if you are new to our area or simply seeking a change of physicians.
Additionally, our Commission on Professional Affairs reviews concerns from patients who might have questions about whether or not their treatment was ethical or appropriate.