Welcome to the Medical Staff Services Department!

The Medical Staff Office is responsible for credentialing all physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and many mid-level practitioners who wish to have membership and privileges at Pikeville Medical Center.  It also provides many support services to the medical staff.

Our team includes: 

Christie Hobson, Medical Staff Coordinator

Christie is responsible for the credentialing/re-credentialing of medical staff.  She attends and takes minutes for six Medical Staff committees, and helps coordinate numerous projects that are done through our office. 

Kitty Burchett, Medical Staff Secretary

Kitty provides support services to the Medical Staff office and to physicians.  In addition to her many secretarial duties, she sends out initial applications to interested practitioners, keeps credentials files current, and assists with the numerous background checks that are required for each applicant.  Kitty is responsible for the Emergency Department Call Schedules, meeting calendars, and is the resident expert on how to get things done within the hospital system. 

 Location and Office Hours:

2008 Medical Staff Officers

1.         Aaron Crum, MD, President

2.         Brett Akers, DO, Vice President

3.         Grady Stephens, MD, Secretary

4.         Jyothi Mettu, MD, Co-Chair, Quality Council

5.         Mark Reed, MD, Member-At-Large

6.         Larry Coleman, MD, Past President

Executive Committee of the Medical Staff

1.         Aaron Crum, MD, President

2.         Brett Akers, DO, Vice President

3.         Grady Stephens, MD, Secretary

4.         Jyothi Mettu, MD, Co-Chair, Quality Council

5.         Mark Reed, MD, Member-At-Large

6.         Larry Coleman, MD, Past President

7.         William Johnson, MD, Chief Medical Officer

8.         Jerry Johnson, Chief Operating Officer

 For more information about Medical Staff Services, see the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).