Welcome to your medical HOME
The Family Physicians Group is a Medical Home practice. The Medical Home is an approach to health care that places you in the center of the care. It’s a comprehensive form of care that facilitates a partnership between you, your physicians, specialists, nurses and other medical staff. The result is a higher quality of care, with improved communication and coordination of care with your primary care physician (PCP). So, why is this important?
Our PCPs lead a care team who take responsibility for your care using evidence-based medicine, allowing us to make the best care choices that lead to best results. You’ll be encouraged to engage in your own health care with support from your PCP. You’ll become an active participant in achieving wellness or management of any chronic conditions. Medical Homes help prevent avoidable hospitalizations, emergency room visits and complications – especially for patients with complex conditions. This partnership can assist in reducing any surprises since communication is ongoing. Your PCP will make treatment decisions while keeping your preferences in mind.
MEET OUR DOCTORS AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Charles J. Woodall, MD
Physician and Medical Director - Practices at Bartlett & Winchester
- Joined Practice: 1991
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: University of Mississippi (Oxford), B.S. 1981
- Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
(Jackson) M.D. 1986
- Residency: University of Tennessee, St. Francis
Hospital 1989
Dr. Charles Woodall is a third generation Memphian. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He is active in several professional societies in the area. He has served as past Treasurer of the Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society. He is married to Dr. Melanie Woodall, and they enjoy Ole Miss sports, travel, and is active with the Episcopal Church. Dr. Woodall became the President of BMG Family Physicians Group Foundation, Inc. in 2013.
Melanie L. Woodall, MD
Physician - Practices at East Memphis & Winchester
- Joined Practice: 1991
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: University of Mississippi (Oxford),
B.S. Zoology 1981
- Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
(Jackson) M.D. 1986
- Residency: University of Tennessee, St. Francis Family
Practice 1989
Dr. Melanie Woodall is a native of Oxford, MS. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. She is a member of the Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society, Tennessee Medical Society, The Memphis and Shelby County Family Practice Association and The American Academy of Family Physicians. She is married to Dr. Charles Woodall, and enjoys Ole Miss sports, travel, playing piano, tennis, and horseback riding.
J. Kenneth Wong, MD
Physician - Practices at Bartlett
- Joined Practice: 1989
- Board Certified: Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
- College: U.S. Military Academy and the University
of Mississippi 1980
- Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
(Jackson) M.D. 1984
- Residency: Medical College of Georgia (Augusta) 1987
Dr. Wong was born in Indianola, MS and reared in Moorhead, MS. Dr. Wong served his internship and residency in family medicine at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, where he was Chief Resident. He is board certified by The American Board of Family Practice. He specializes in sports and occupational medicine as well as family medicine. He received his board certification in sports medicine by The American Board of Family Practice in 1997. He also served on the medical advisory staff of the “Q”, a sports club, and is team physician for Bartlett High School. Dr. Wong enjoys running, working out and spending time with his wife and their three children.
Michele E. Neal, MD
Physician - Practices at Bartlett & East Memphis
- Joined Practice: 1996
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: Arkansas State University (Jonesboro) 1985
- Medical School: University of Arkansas (Little Rock) 1991
- Residency: University of Arkansas NE AHEC (Jonesboro) 1994
Dr. Neal joined The Family Physicians Group after completing her residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Area Health Education Center-Northeast in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Neal is board certified by The American Board of Family Practice and is a member of The American Academy of Family Physicians, the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians, and the Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society. During her time off, Dr. Neal enjoys trips to the beach, traveling and spending time with her husband and two children.
Ramune M. Filipcic, MD
Physician - Practices at Bartlett & Cordova
- Joined Practice: 2001
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: Kaunas Medical Academy (Lithuania) 1994
- Medical School: Vilnius University of Medicine (Vilnius) 1997
- Residency: University of Tennessee, St. Francis
Family Practice 1989
Dr. Filipcic received her undergraduate degree from Kaunas Medical Academy in 1994. She received her medical degree from Vilnius, Lithuania in 1997. She then came to the United States and completed her residency training from St. Francis Family Practice in Memphis, TN. in 2001. Dr. Filipcic is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Filipcic is married and enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her children.
Jay D. Smith, MD
Physician - Practices at East Memphis & Winchester
- Joined Practice: July 2003
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: University of Tennessee (Knoxville) 1996
- Medical School: University of Tennessee (Memphis) 2000
- Residency: University of Tennessee, St. Francis
Family Practice 2003
Dr. Smith is a native of West Tennessee. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville receiving the honor of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 2000 and completed his residency in Family Medicine at St. Francis hospital. As a resident he served in various leadership roles and was selected the Outstanding Graduate in 2003. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians. He is a member of the HealthChoice and MetroCare Physicians serving as the Vice-Chairman of MetroCare Physicians. He is a past board member of The Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Smith joined The Family Physicians Group, P.C. in July, 2003 and is board certified by The American Board of Family Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys golf, Tennessee football, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Michael C. Wallace, MD
Physician - Practices at Collierville & Winchester
- Joined Practice: August 2003
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: Austin Peay State University
(Clarksville) 1990
- Medical School: University of Tennessee (Memphis) 2000
- Residency: Jackson Tennessee Family Medicine 2003
Dr. Wallace was born and raised in Clarksville, TN. He attended college at Austin Peay State University originally pursuing interests in art, writing and music. He graduated with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. After taking some time off with local youth ministries, he continued his studies at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine in Jackson, Tennessee, and joined our Practice in August, 2003. In his free time, he enjoys fine dining, exercising at the gym, and his canine companions.
Derek R. Mullinix, MD
Physician - Practices at Cordova & East Memphis
- Joined Practice: March 2013
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
B.S. Microbiology
- Medical School: East Tennessee State University
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern -
John Peter Smith Hospital, Ft. Worth, TX
Dr. Mullinix is originally from Jamestown, TN. He attended The University of Tennessee-Knoxville for his undergraduate studies in Microbiology and Latin American Studies/Spanish. He then attended medical school in Johnson City, TN, at Quillen college of Medicine at the East Tennessee State University. He then completed residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern. He then came to Memphis to do a fellowship in Obstetrics and Women’s Health with Dr. William Rodney. He has worked for the last eight years as a full time ER doctor in Dyersburg, Jackson and Memphis. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Practice. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and Tennessee Academy of Family Medicine. He joined the Family Physicians Group in March 2013. Dr. Mullinix enjoys traveling with his wife and three children. He also has interest in Latin America and travels there often for mission work.
Julian L. Venegas, DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Practices at Collierville & Winchester
- Joined Practice: October 2013
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: Sonoma State University (Sonoma, CA)
MS Physcology 1994
- Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the
Pacific (Pomona, CA) 2000
- Residency: Philadephia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Venegas joined Family Physicians Group in October, 2013, with a mission to provide high quality holistic medical care. Previously, he lived in Colorado where he had an Occupational Medicine and Family Practice with an emphasis on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. After receiving his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California, Dr. Venegas completed his residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program. He is board certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Prior to medical school, he earned both a B.A. in Spanish and International Management and a Masters in Psychology from Sonoma State University. Given his love of language, Dr. Venegas studied a year abroad at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and completed studies in Portugal as well. In his free time, Dr. Venegas enjoys family time with his wife and son.
Racquel D. Spencer, MD
Physician - Practices at Cordova
- Joined Practice: August 2014
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College: Xavier University (New Orleans, LA)
B.S. Microbiology 1997
- Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science
Center (Memphis, TN) 2011
- Residency: University of Tennessee Family Medicine
Residency (Jackson, TN)
Dr. Spencer was born in Memphis, TN. but reared in the neighboring Moscow, TN. She is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After college, Dr. Spencer spent several years working as a colorants technologist before entering medical school. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2011 and completed her residency at the University of Tennessee Family Medicine Residency in Jackson, TN. Dr. Spencer is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She joined the BMG Family Physicians Group Foundation in August of 2014. In her free time, Dr. Spencer enjoys spending time with her family as well as crafting, bargain shopping and reading.
Tabitha M. Marek, MD
Physician - Practices at Collierville & Winchester
- Joined Practice: October 2018
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- College:
- Medical School:
- Residency:
Dr. Marek joined Family Physicians Group in 2018
Jose G. Ongsingco, MD
Physician - Practices at Bartlett & Cordova
- Joined Practice: August 2020
- Board Certified: Family Medicine
- Medical School: University of Santo Tomas (Manila)
- Residency: Mercy Family Medicine (Toledo, OH) 2011
Dr Jose Gabriel Ongsingco is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He completed his Residency at Mercy Family Medicine in Toledo, Ohio in 2011, where he also served as Chief Resident. He has been in private practice in the Memphis area since 2011.
Michael J. Heck, MD
Physician - Practices at MECHANIX Sports & Occupational Medicine
- Joined Practice: August 2018
- Board Certified: Orthopaedic Surgery
- College: xxx
- Residency: xxx
Dr. Heck is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with 34 years experience in treating general orthopaedic problems. His practice consists of non-surgical treatment to patients of all ages with acute and chronic bone and joint problems.
Susan D. Ruch, LPT
Physical Therapist - Practices at MECHANIX Sports & Occupational Medicine
- Joined Practice: August 2014
- Board Certified: Physical Therapy
- College: Missouri State University,
B.S. Psychology, 1990
- Medical School: Southwest Baptist University
M.S. Physical Therapy 1998
Susan Ruch graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 1998 and has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. She specializes in orthopaedics and extensive training in manual therapy and exercise to get the patient back to a pain free lifestyle. She evaluates and treats patients with health problems resulting from injury or disease. She is certified in Dry Needling. She assesses joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatments include therapeutic exercises, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living. She has also participated in endurance athletics, i.e. Ironman, marathons, cross-country running, and was a volleyball player in college. Susan has treated in the outpatient orthopedics setting since she graduated.
Catherine S. Aslin, FNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - Practices at East Memphis
- Joined Practice: 2013
- Board Certified: Family Medicine - MSN, CFNP
- College: University of Southern Mississippi 1996
B.S. Nursing
- Medical School: Union University, M.S. Nursing 2012
Cathy was born and raised in the Memphis area. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1992 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1996, earning the highest GPA Award in her undergraduate nursing program. Cathy practiced as a RN in the fields of Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Primary Care, and Pediatrics for 16 years before receiving her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Union University in 2012. Cathy joined BMG Family Physicians Group in 2013 as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. In her free time, Cathy enjoys gardening, reading, walking her dogs, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Quaneshia R. Farris, ANP
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner - Practices at Winchester
- Joined Practice: April 2013
- Board Certified: Family Medicine - MSN, CANP
- College: Xavier University (New Orleans, LA)
B.S. Microbiology 1997
- Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science
Center (Memphis, TN) 2011
- Residency: University of Tennessee Family Medicine
Residency (Jackson, TN)
Quaneshia is a native Memphian who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Union University in 2009. She went back to Union to pursue her Masters of Science in Nursing, where she was then initiated into Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. She is a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner who loves to provide care for ages 13 and over. She is married with one son who loves all things basketball. In her spare time, she loves sports and is a die hard New Orleans Saints & University of Memphis Tiger fan! She also enjoys all things fitness related, reading and learning, music, travel, fashion & style, as well as enjoying life and making memories with family and friends. She started fulfilling her life’s purpose with the Practice in April of 2013.
Heather Polmonari, FNP
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner - Practices at Bartlett & East Memphis
- Joined Practice: October 2013
- Board Certified: Family Medicine - MSN, CANP
- College: University of Memphis 2007
B.S. Nursing
- Medical School: Union University, M.S. Nursing 2012
Heather received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Memphis in 2007. She then began work as a nurse on the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit until she went on to obtain her Master’s Degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in 2012 from Union University. While at Union University she was accepted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son and is an avid Memphis basketball fan.
Jason C Stewart, APNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - Practices at Cordova
- Joined Practice: June 2016
- Board Certified: Family Medicine - MSN, CAPNP
- College:
- Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science
Center (Memphis, TN) 2013
Jason Stewart specializes in nurse practitioner in Cordova, TN and has over 8 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from his medical school with his medical degree in 2013. He is affiliated with numerous hospitals in Tennessee and more, including Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Heather J. Kindrick, FNP
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - Practices at ....
- Joined Practice: July 2016
- Board Certified: Family Medicine - MSN, CFNP
- College: Union University, B.S. Nursing 2013
- College: Union University, M.S. Nursing 2015
Heather received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing as well as her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Union University. After completing school, Heather was employed in the Emergency Department at Methodist Germantown as well as Saint Francis Emergency Department. Before she became a Family Nurse Practitioner Heather worked for Methodist Hospice as a RN where she received the 2013 Methodist Alliance Nurse of the Year award. Heather and her husband have been married four years and their hobbies include music and travel.
Brittany A. Labrador, APNP
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner - Practices at Winchester
- Joined Practice: 2019
- Board Certified: Family Medicine - MSN, CAPNP
- College: Baptist College of Health Sciences
B.S. Nursing 2008
- Medical School: Union University, M.S. Nursing
Magna Cum Laude 2013
- Residency: Baptist Hospital East ICU (Memphis, TN)
Brittany Labrador, California born - Memphis raised, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008 from Baptist College of Health Sciences. She worked as an RN at Baptist East ICU for six years. She went on to earn Master of Science in Nursing graduating Magna Cum Laude from Union University in 2013. She practiced for six years as an Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department at both Methodist Germantown and St Francis prior to joining our group. Avid traveler and dog lover. She enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis, gardening and anything outdoors.