Richard McCullough presented Exceptional Physician Award

TIFTON – Tift Regional Medical Center recently presented its 13th annual Exceptional Physician Award to Dr. Richard McCullough.

An anonymous donor established the award through the TRMC Foundation, motivated by their passion for the health care field. The donor collaborates closely with physicians and wanted to honor them for their professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence in medicine and toward their patients. The $500 cash award is presented annually to a physician who exemplifies these qualities.

Board certified in internal medicine, McCullough practices with Southwell Medical Clinic in Tifton. He began his career at Tifton Medical Clinic, also known as Affinity Clinic. He was influential in laying the foundation for the progressive facilities and health care that are the hallmark of this medical practice.

“As an internist, Dr. McCullough specializes in adult medicine,” Mandy Brooks, the executive director of the TRMC Foundation, said. “He is skilled in disease prevention and the management of complex disorders of the body. He has been practicing medicine in Tifton since 1976.”

McCullough earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He followed with a rotating internship and residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah.

McCullough is known for his dedication to health care.

“On behalf of the Hospital Medicine group, we are sincerely appreciative of Dr. McCullough’s outstanding contributions to not only our department but to the organization as a whole,” Karen Mann, director of Hospital Medicine, said. “His dedication and hard work have been an invaluable asset to our team for many years. We are most especially grateful for his commitment to providing excellent patient care and mentorship to our younger physicians. His impact on our team and the hospital is immeasurable.”

To learn more about the Exceptional Physician Award, contact the TRMC Foundation at (229) 391-3310 or visit www.trmcf.com.

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