TLC Health Care Companies
TLC Healthcare Companies
TLC Medical Group — Oro Valley
Scott M. Bolhack, MD, MBA, CMD, CWS, FACP,
FAAP
Chief Executive Officer
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Scott Bolhack, MD, MBA, CMD, CWS, FAAP, FACP, has been in practice in Tucson since 1992. He began his private practice in Catalina, Arizona, and maintains an outpatient practice in Oro Valley in the Northwest Medical Center at Rancho Vistoso. Presently, he holds the following positions: chief executive officer (CEO) of the Tucson Long-Term Care Medical Group, Inc; CEO of TLC Pain & Palliative Medicine Practice, Inc; president and CEO of TLC Medical Consulting Group, LLC; and president and CEO of TLC HealthCare™ Quality Improvement Organization, Inc. He is a clinical assistant professor with the Department of Medicine at the University of Arizona. Tucson Long Term Care Medical Group, Inc. was awarded the winner in the Business Growth Category 1-19 employees 6th Annual Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Awards in 2003; TLC HealthCare Companies now has over 55 employees.
Dr. Bolhack speaks nationally on the subject of rehabilitation in nursing homes and has gained extensive experience in the area of geriatrics. Dr. Bolhack has additional experience as a medical director for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospices, and home health agencies. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Medical Directors Association, American College of Physician Executives, American Academy of Home Care Physicians, and American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
He has presented over 20 scientific posters in the areas of quality improvement, pressure ulcers, and subacute care in skilled nursing facilities.
Dr. Bolhack earned his bachelor of science in biology from Bucknell University, his doctor of medicine from the Health Sciences Center of Brooklyn, and his masters in business administration from the Eller College at the University of Arizona. He is board certified in internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and pediatrics. He has additional credentials as a certified wound specialist.
Dr. Tatum is board certified in family practice and hospice and palliative medicine. In addition, he holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine. Prior to joining the group, Dr. Tatum was a Senior Clinical Instructor with the University of Colorado and prior to that a Clinical Instructor with the University of Missouri. Dr. Tatum was also a staff physician with a hospice in Colorado. In addition, Dr. Tatum was a visiting scholar with the Center for Palliative Studies in San Diego, CA. Dr. Tatum has received numerous awards and honors for teaching and research and maintains membership in many associations and societies. Dr. Tatum is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Margaret Brown is a board certified family physician who joins TLC from her recently completed geriatric fellowship at the University of New Mexico. Originally from the Midwest, her medical practices have included venues in private family practice and emergency medicine in the West and Southwest, including several within Arizona. From 1991 to 1995, Dr. Brown served as a Medical Officer in the U. S. Navy. Within TLC, she will see patients in skilled nursing facilities in addition to various community settings under the Pain & Palliative Medicine Practice.
Dr. Susarla attended medical school in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. She came to Tucson, Arizona in 2001 where she began the Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program and completed an internal medicine residency. Dr. Susarla is a board certified Internist and was Chief Resident during her Internal Medicine Residency program at the University of Arizona. She then went on to work as a hospitalist in two local Tucson hospitals. For TLC, Dr. Susarla will be working primarily in the nursing home setting.
Chris Valenta, A/GNP, MBA, began her nursing career in 1974 in Illinois. Employed with TLC HealthCare™ Companies since 2000, she brings many years of clinical and administrative experience to the practice. Chris has worked for several medical groups throughout Pima County that focus on geriatric care. Specializing in chronic pain issues and wound care management, she also assists Dr. Bolhack in his outpatient clinic in Oro Valley. She is currently enrolled as a Doctoral student at the University of Arizona.
Hugh Christensen joined TLC in 1997. He completed his bachelor of Medical Science degree from the University of Nebraska and was selected to attend the Air Force Physician Assistant Training Program in 1974. He received his degree and certification as Physician Assistant in 1976 and later that year was commissioned as an Air Force Officer. Hugh has practiced in all phases of adult and pediatric medicine, including emergency care disaster planning. He has been honored with an Air Force Commendation and Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding contributions in the areas of patient care, patient and staff education, and community service.
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