The Occucare Provider Team

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The Occucare Provider Team

Meet our team. We’re problem solvers. Creative innovators. Connected networkers. In a constantly changing industry, our knowledge and depth of experience is our greatest strength.

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Dr. Doug Patron co-leads the medical directorship practice. Dr. Patron has been providing occupational health and medical director services to numerous Fortune 100 and many smaller companies since 1994.

Dr. Doug Patron, MD

Medical Director, Board Certified in Occupational Medicine

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Dr. Hassan Chahadeh, MD. Specializes in Pain Management.

Dr. Hassan Chahadeh, MD

Board Certified Medical Doctor

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Bill Martin MD, MBA, MPH, MMCi, is a United States Navy veteran and a partner at Mediprise. During his military service, he served as the Battalion Surgeon of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, deploying aboard the USS Green Bay as part of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). As the sole Marine shipboard medical provider, he was responsible for the health of over 300 Marines and adeptly managed MEDEVAC operations in remote and austere conditions, such as jungles, mountains, and sea.

Dr. William Martin, MD

Medical Director, Board Certified in Occupational Medicine

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Dr. Kemka Hekerem, MD, MPH, MRO, is an accomplished occupational medicine specialist with a robust background in both clinical care and leadership. His career is centered on enhancing employee health programs, ensuring workplace safety, and driving compliance with occupational health regulations.

Dr. Kemka Hekerem, MD

Medical Director, Board Certified in Occupational Medicine

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Dr. Gale Blakely, MD, obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Stanford University and a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Dr. Gale Blakely, MD

Board Certified Medical Doctor

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Russell is a native Texan and a United States Army Veteran who has been a member of the Occucare International team since 2019. Russell is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in both Emergency and Family Medicine.

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Kellum Tice has been practicing medicine with Occucare International since 2012.