Escambia County Medical Society: A Legacy of Medical Excellence

Founded in 1873, the Escambia County Medical Society (ECMS) stands as a testament to the enduring commitment and profound impact of medical professionals in Northwest Florida. Over the years, ECMS has been at the forefront of medical advancements, community health initiatives, and professional development for its members. This section honors our past presidents and highlights the significant milestones in our journey, reflecting our ongoing dedication to excellence in healthcare.

Notable Historical Insights

  • 1873-1923: A period rich with medical innovation and the establishment of ECMS as a pivotal entity in Pensacola's healthcare landscape. For a detailed account, we invite you to read "Notations on Pensacola's Medical History" by Elizabeth Dwyer Vickers and F. Norman Vickers, M.D. Click to Read.
  • In 2009, the Escambia County Medical Society (ECMS) merged with the Santa Rosa County Medical Society, marking a significant milestone. This union strengthened our mission across both counties by combining resources, expertise, and memberships. It enhanced our advocacy for healthcare, support for members, and impact on community health. The merger fostered a more inclusive and collaborative environment, allowing us to better serve our members and the communities in Northwest Florida.

Past FMA Presidents from Escambia County

The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has been graced with the leadership of several ECMS members, a testament to our community's influence on state-level medical advocacy and policy:

  • R. B. Hargis, MD (1882)
  • J. Harris Pierpont, MD (1891, 1902)
  • S.R.M. Kennedy, MD (1921)
  • Herbert L. Bryans, MD (1935)
  • J. Sal Turberville, MD (Century, FL) (1940)
  • Walter C. Payne, Sr. MD (1949)
  • Troy M. Tippett, II, MD (2005-2006)

Escambia County Medical Society Presidents

Our society has been guided by the visionary leadership of numerous presidents, each contributing to the growth and success of ECMS. Here, we honor our past presidents, whose dedication and service continue to inspire our community:

21st Century (2000 - Present)

  • 2023 & 2024: Maureen Padden, M.D.
  • 2022: Kacey Montgomery, M.D.
  • 2021: Casey Mickler, M.D.
  • 2020: Karen Snow, M.D.
  • 2019: Brett Parra, M.D.
  • 2018: Ellen W. McKnight, M.D.
  • 2017: Hillary Hultstrand, M.D.
  • 2016: Brian Kirby, M.D.
  • 2015: Christopher Burton, M.D.
  • 2014: Susan Laenger, M.D.
  • 2013: Wendy Osban, D.O.
  • 2012: George Smith, M.D.
  • 2011: Michelle Brandhorst, M.D.
  • 2010: Wayne Willis, M.D.
  • 2009: Michael Riesberg, M.D.
  • 2008: Kurt Jones, M.D.
  • 2007: Charles E. Farmer, M.D.
  • 2006: Jack P. Kotlarz, M.D.
  • 2005: Joanne L. Bujnoski, D.O.
  • 2004: John J. Lanza, M.D., PhD, MPH
  • 2003: Robert L. Kincaid, M.D.
  • 2002: S. Craig Broome, M.D.
  • 2001: Philip C. Benton, M.D.
  • 2000: Richard A. Weaver, M.D.


20th Century (1900 - 1999)

  • 1999: E. Coy Irvin, M.D.
  • 1998: Paula B. Montgomery, M.D.
  • 1997: Kenneth F. Hill, M.D.
  • 1996: Troy M. Tippett, II, M.D.
  • 1995: R. Bradford Pyle, M.D.
  • 1994: Donna J. Jacobi, M.D.
  • 1993: John W. Garner, M.D.
  • 1992: G.M. Ricketson, III, M.D.
  • 1991: Dale T. Zorn, M.D.
  • 1990: George M. Knefely, M.D.
  • 1989: William J. Whibbs, M.D.
  • 1988: Richard H. Ciordia, M.D.
  • 1987: James W. Carruth, Jr., M.D.
  • 1986: Paul T. Baroco, M.D.
  • 1985: Michael R. Redmond, M.D.
  • 1984: James M. Potter, M.D.
  • 1983: Jimmy E. Jones, M.D.
  • 1982: John L. Pallin, M.D.
  • 1981: Joseph T. Saiter, Jr., M.D.
  • 1980: Amos L. Prevatt, M.D.
  • 1979: Robert K. Wilson, Jr., M.D.
  • 1978: George L. Carr, M.D.
  • 1977: C. Fenner McConnell, M.D.
  • 1976: Eric F. Geiger, M.D.
  • 1975: John H. Whitcomb, M.D.
  • 1974: Henry M. Yonge, M.D.
  • 1973: Theodore J. Marshall, M.D.
  • 1972: Charles J. Kahn, M.D.
  • 1971: Philip B. Phillips, M.D.
  • 1970: Lockland V. Tyler, Jr., M.D.
  • 1969: W. Reed Bell, M.D.
  • 1968: William T. Patton, M.D.
  • 1967: William M.C. Wilhoit, M.D.
  • 1966: Joseph Q. Perry, M.D.
  • 1965: Earl G. Wolf, M.D.
  • 1964: Alpheus T. Kennedy, M.D.
  • 1963: Gerard H. Hilbert, M.D.
  • 1962: Joseph L. Rubel, M.D.
  • 1961: P. Gayle Batson, Jr., M.D.
  • 1960: William J. Overman, M.D.
  • 1959: Egbert V. Anderson, M.D.
  • 1958: J. William Douglas, M.D.
  • 1957: Paul F. Baranco, M.D.
  • 1956: Gretchen V. Squires, M.D.
  • 1955: George W. Morse, M.D.
  • 1954: Wilton E. Tugwell, M.D.
  • 1953: Alvin L. Stebbins, M.D.
  • 1952: Charles J. Heinberg, M.D.
  • 1951: Lee Sharp, M.D.
  • 1950: Jesse N. McLane, M.D.
  • 1949: Alvyn W. White, M.D.
  • 1948: Joe I. Turberville, M.D.
  • 1947: Sidney G. Kennedy, Jr., M.D.
  • 1946: Carol C. Webb, M.D.
  • 1945: Thurlow Reed, M.D.
  • 1944: John Turberville, M.D.
  • 1943: Alvyn W. White, M.D.
  • 1942: Alvin L. Stebbins, M.D.
  • 1941: William P. Hixon, M.D.
  • 1940: Sidney G. Kennedy, Jr., M.D.
  • 1939: Luther C. Fisher, M.D.
  • 1938: James M. Hoffman, M.D.
  • 1937: John C. McSween, M.D.
  • 1936: Mozart A. Lischkoff, M.D.
  • 1930: W. C. Payne, M.D.
  • 1929: Mozart A. Lischkoff, M.D.
  • 1926: Herbert L. Bryans, M.D.
  • 1925: W. D. Nobles, M.D.
  • 1924: A. M. Ames, M.D.
  • 1920: W. C. Payne, M.D.
  • 1918: Louis DeM. Blocker, M.D.
  • 1917: Louis DeM. Blocker, M.D.
  • 1916: Louis DeM. Blocker, M.D.
  • 1915: Louis DeM. Blocker, M.D.
  • 1914: J. S. Turberville, M.D.
  • 1912: Clarence Hutchison, M.D.
  • 1909: C.W. D'Alemberte, M.D.
  • 1907: Stephen R. Mallory Kennedy, M.D.
  • 1906: Stephen R. Mallory Kennedy, M.D.
  • 1904: Warren E. Anderson, M.D.
  • 1903: William C. Dewberry, M.D.
  • 1902: E. F. Bruce, M.D.
  • 1900: Daniel W. McMillan, M.D.

19th Century (1873 - 1899)

  • 1898: John Whiting Hargis, M.D.
  • 1897: Warren E. Anderson, M.D.
  • 1896: H. L. Simpson, M.D.
  • 1893: Warren E. Anderson, M.D.
  • 1892: Frank G. Renshaw, M.D.
  • 1891: James S. Herron, M.D.
  • 1873 - 1889: Robert B. D. Hargis, M.D.

Robert B. D. Hargis, M.D.


"Escambia County Medical Society, Inc." is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. 4771 Bayou Boulevard #157 Pensacola, FL 32503

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