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Thad Waites, MD, Cardiology, Hattiesburg, MS, Forrest General Hospital

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Cardiology Hattiesburg, MS

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology

Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Forrest General Hospital Past Chair, Am. Col of Cardiology Board of Gov

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Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1978 - 1980
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1971
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 1970 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1976 - 1986
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1978 - 1981
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Cardiology
  • Master, MACC American College of Cardiology, 2018
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Solutions/Best Practices for Survival: ACC Advocating for Wellness 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019

Authored Content

  • Prior Authorization Reform for Better Patient CareApril 2018
  • Prior Authorization Reform for Better Patient CareApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • State Health Officer to Resign in July
    State Health Officer to Resign in JulyMarch 8th, 2022
  • Top Mississippi Health Official Resigning at End of July
    Top Mississippi Health Official Resigning at End of JulyMarch 8th, 2022
  • Hattiesburg Physician Waites Elected Chair of Health Board
    Hattiesburg Physician Waites Elected Chair of Health BoardSeptember 30th, 2020
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