Governor Abbott Appoints Five To
Texas Medical Board
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G o v e r n o r G r e g A b b o t t h a s a p p o i n t e d Sharon J . Barnes , George De Loach , D . O ., Robert Gracia , Manuel “ Manny ” Quinones , Jr ., M . D ., and David Vanderweide , M . D . to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13 , 2023 . The board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas .
Sharon J . Barnes of Rosharon is a Sr . HR Business Partner at Freeport LNG Development L . P . in Freeport . She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the American Chemical Society and a board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County . Additionally , she is a member and board secretary of the National Organization of Black Chemists and Engineers and the CHI Brazosport Regional Health Care Foundation and a board member for the United Way of Brazoria County . Barnes received a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Baylor University and a Master of Business Administration in human resource management from the University of Phoenix .
George De Loach , D . O . of Livingston is a physician and chief of surgery at CHI St . Luke ’ s Livingston , and owner of Big Thicket Orthopedics . He is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics , American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons , Texas Osteopathic Medical Association , Texas Orthopedics Association , and the American Osteopathic Association . De Loach received a Bachelor of Science from Texas A & M University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine .
County Sheriff ’ s Office Civil Service Commission and a board member of Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels . Gracia received a Bachelor of Science in business management from LeTorneau University , a law enforcement certificate from Wharton County Jr . College , and a certificate in real estate from Champions Houston School of Real Estate .
Manuel “ Manny ” Quinones , Jr ., M . D . of San Antonio is a family physician with Health Texas Medical Group of San Antonio . He is a member and former president of Bexar County Medical Society and is currently on their Board of Directors and Board of Ethics . Additionally , he is a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Clinical Faculty at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Medicine and has served on multiple local community boards including , The Witte Museum and the American Red Cross . Quinones received a Bachelor of Arts in biology from St . Mary ’ s University and a Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine .
David Vanderweide , M . D . of League City is an orthopedic surgeon and president of David G . Vanderweide , M . D ., P . A . He is a member of the American Medical Association , Texas Medical Association , Harris County Medical Society , and the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons . Additionally , he is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery . Vanderweide received a Bachelor of Science in biology from the Texas A & M University and a Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine with a residency in orthopedics .
Robert Gracia of Richmond is a realtor at Clayton Nash Real Estate . He is a member of the Texas Realtor Association and the National Realtor Association and a life member of the International Police Chief Association . He is the chairman of the Fort Bend
21 MOMENTUM / May 2018