As the Memphis Medical Society (MMS) celebrates its milestone 150th anniversary, the organization is proud to unveil a new tradition: the Memphis Medical Society Hall of Fame.
For a century and a half, MMS has stood alongside the physicians of Memphis and Shelby County—supporting their practices, championing their voices, and advancing the health of the community. Now the Society formally recognizes the physicians whose impact extends far beyond the exam room.
The MMS Hall of Fame honors those who have not only cared for patients with skill and compassion, but shaped Memphis through advocacy, education, leadership, and innovation. These honorees reflect the diverse ways physicians improve lives: from pioneering clinical breakthroughs, to standing at the front lines of public health, to serving as tireless advocates for the profession.
These inaugural honorees were selected by a group of physician peers and will be celebrated publicly at the Physicians’ Gala on April 25, 2026, a centerpiece event of MMS’s anniversary year.
This Hall of Fame is a tribute to the legacy of Memphis Medicine. Our city is home to extraordinary physicians whose work has shaped generations. With this new tradition, we ensure their contributions are remembered and celebrated for years to come.
Reed Baskin, M.D.
Hematology and Medical Oncology
Chris Fleming, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Kevin Foley, M.D.
Neurosurgery
Hugh Francis, lll, M.D.
General Surgery
G. Scott Morris, M.D.
Family Medicine
Claudette Shephard, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Owen Tabor, Sr., M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Kurt W. Tauer, M.D.
Oncology
Indu Tejwani, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
T. Carter Towne, lll, M.D.
Gastroenterology
The Memphis Medical Society invites members and colleagues to participate in the nomination process and help tell the story of medicine’s profound role in Memphis. Nominations are simple and endure, even if the nominee is not selected immediately. While we prepare to celebrate this year’s inaugural group, nominations are open for 2027 and beyond. To nominate your colleague, please visit the nomination form here.
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