
Sherika Surata Newman DO
Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist
Vitas Healthcare Atlanta Palliative Medicine Associate Medical Director
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2480 Briarcliff Rd NESte 6123Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone+1 404-900-8654
Fax+1 954-869-2434
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Education & Training
University of Massachusetts AmherstMBA, 2014
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2005
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityB.S., Biology, 1999
Broward Community CenterAA, 1996
Certifications & Licensure
FL State License 2007 - 2028
GA State License 2013 - 2027
LA State License 2024 - 2027
AOA Board of Family Physicians Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
AOA Board of Family Physicians Hospice and Palliative Medicine (CAQ)
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Nominee for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Young Leadership Award 2012
Publications & Presentations
Abstracts/Posters
- Using Informatics to Optimize PC Intervention.Sherika Newman, DO, Lindsey Parrish, LSCW, Zachary Binney, MPH, Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), 1/1/2015
Lectures
- How to Grow a Program Strategically: The Difference Between Leadership and Management, Part 11/11/2017
- What Does Equitable Access Look Like? Practical Approaches for the Palliative Care Program1/11/2017
- Office Hours: Navigating the IDT & Staffing Considerations1/10/2017
Other
- What you need to know about Melatonin.Sherika Newman, DO, Good Morning Atlanta, Fox News
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/health/fox-medical-team/cant-fall-asleep-melatonin-may-help
1/13/2018 - Why Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know About Concierge DoctorsSherika Newman, DO, Len Penzo dot Com
https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id47410-why-insurance-companies-dont-want-you-to-know-about-concierge-doctors.html
1/1/2018 - Breast Cancer: Helping Families Cope with the Changes and the FeelingsSherika Newman, DO, Dr. Sonja Sutherland Show
http://love860.com/
1/1/2017
Press Mentions
Why Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Concierge DoctorsMarch 6th, 2018
Emory Healthcare Enforces Annual Flu Shot Requirement as Respiratory Illness Season BeginsOctober 3rd, 2026
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