TGH physician liaisons work to advance relationships with physicians practicing at TGH and those that may refer to our associated programs. Physician liaisons work directly for senior management as a communicator for our staff physicians and work with private-practice physicians addressing questions and concerns with referrals to Tampa General Hospital. The physician liaisons also coordinate CME presentation opportunities for both TGH and private-practice physicians. Physician liaisons do NOT recruit physicians or handle patient questions. Patients seeking a physician can locate one via our PhysicianFinder service. Please see below for commonly requested forms.
TGH Physician Liaisons
Erica Hammond
Manager, Physician Business Development
Phone: (813) 844-8734
Email: ericahammond@tgh.org
Before joining the TGH Physician Business Development team, Erica served as the Manager of Business Operations for the Surgery Center at TGH Outpatient Center. Prior, she worked at a healthcare technology and consulting firm, helping some of the largest healthcare systems across the nation with their compliance strategies. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a focus in Broadcast News. Erica is currently a Board Member at Large for the American Association of Physician Liaisons (AAPL) and is the co-committee chair of the Membership committee.
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Sheryl Smith
Senior Physician Business Development Representative
Phone: (813) 844-7759
E-mail: sherylsmith@tgh.org
Specialties: Ortho, Neuro, Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant
Sheryl brings over 20 years of healthcare marketing and sales experience to Tampa General Hospital. Prior to joining the TGH team, she has worked with health systems in Michigan, Florida and Colorado.
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Jamie Mcardle
Senior Physician Business Development Representative
Phone: (813) 928-4609
E-mail: jamienmcardle@tgh.org
Specialties: ENT/ Parathyroid, Women’s & Children’s, Urology, Advanced Lung Disease & Transplantation, and Digestive Diseases
Jamie began her career at Tampa General Hospital in 2003 as a nurse tech and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at The University of South Florida. Prior to joining the Physician Business Development team, Jamie served TGH in a nursing capacity for 10 years.
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Megan Kuder
Senior Physician Business Development Representative
Phone: (813) 728-5554
E-mail: mkuder@tgh.org
Specialties: Heart & Vascular Institute and Heart Transplant
Megan joined TGH in 2022 and is supporting the Heart and Vascular Institute and Heart Transplant service lines. She has acquired valuable experience from 20 + years in the healthcare field including working in sales, outreach, and business development. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida.
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Christine Videtic
Senior Physician Business Development Representative
Phone: (813) 951-5912
E-mail: cvidetic@tgh.org
Specialties: Thoracic, Hepatobiliary, Colorectal, Esophageal, and Neuro Oncology
Christine comes to Tampa General Hospital with vast experience in executing on physician continuing educational programs, patient navigation, and has proven service line growth through her strong community relationships. She completed her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Audiology at Kent State University.
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Nicole Nevitt
Physician Business Development Representative
Phone: (609) 457-6238
E-mail: nnevitt@tgh.org
Specialties: Gynecologic, Breast, Cutaneous, Hematology/BMT, Genitourinary Oncology, and Sarcoma
Nicole has worked at Tampa General Hospital since 2016. With over ten years of healthcare experience, Nicole has primarily worked in a clinical capacity and direct patient care, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships with physicians and patients to help successfully navigate the healthcare system. Nicole currently works as a physician business development rep working with oncology providers who specialize in gynecologic, breast, GU and cutaneous cancers. Nicole has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California and recently completed her master’s in business administration with a focus in healthcare management from USF.
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EAST COAST TERRITORY
Lynn Stockford, RN, BSN
Manager, Physician Network Business Development
Phone: (561) 644-0125
E-mail: lstockford@tgh.org
Specialties: Growth of TGH’s tertiary and quaternary markets in southeast Florida by educating healthcare providers and patients on the complex care TGH’s expert physicians provide. Supports growth of East Coast Tampa General affiliated practices.
Lynn leads the East Coast Business Development team. Patient focused activities include triaging patients and when appropriate, facilitating transfers through TGH’s ambassador and transfer teams. Additionally, the team provides East Coast Business Development Support including educational, practice growth and physician recruitment activities. Lynn has extensive experience in healthcare business development. She received her AA in nursing from Palm Beach State College and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at South University. She has been with TGH since 2020.
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Rebeca Mitchell
Senior Physician Business Development Representative
Phone: (954) 881-3388
E-mail: rebecamitchell@tgh.org
Specialties: Growth of TGH’s tertiary and quaternary markets in southeast Florida, while also supporting the growth of Tampa General Hospital’s Physician Network.
Rebeca Mitchell began her career in healthcare in South Florida and has more than 10 years of experience in marketing, outreach and business development. Throughout her experience she has successfully created and executed business development plans for various service lines, built strong relationships with referring providers and has learned to manage key internal stakeholders effectively. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Florida with a minor in Business Administration.
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Julia Brown
Physician Business Development Representative
Phone: (561) 685-7953
E-mail: juliabrown@tgh.org
Specialties: Navigation of patients referred from east coast to TGH for tertiary and quaternary services, support to TGH affiliated medical practices on the east coast including: oncology, gastroenterology, nephrology, breast oncology, general surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery and concierge primary care. Promotes awareness of TGH’s expertise in the provision of tertiary services to east coast providers for parathyroid, transplant, pulmonary, oncology and HVI services.
Julie has extensive health care experience and has worked in strategic planning, marketing, business development and provider relations. She received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University and her graduate degrees in business administration and health sciences from the University of Florida.
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Forms
Cardiothoracic Transplant and VAD Programs Referral Form