Dr. Thomas Kilgore Retires From Practice,
Named Medical Director of Baptist Cardiac Rehab

Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org

Jackson, Miss. – March 8, 2006 - In 1971, one of the most extraordinary feats at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. was when Thomas L. Kilgore, Jr., M.D., with Cardiovascular Surgical Clinic, performed the state’s first open heart surgery in a private hospital.

After a successful and active career in cardiovascular surgery over the past 38 years, Dr. Kilgore has retired from the practice of surgery. But his devotion to the practice of medicine is not over. He will now lead Baptist Outpatient Cardiac Services, a program that was started 10 years ago, as its medical director.

Dr. Kilgore stated, “I am excited about being involved with a program that has the potential to significantly add to the quality and length of life of patients with cardiovascular disease."

“We have restructured our program starting this year,” added Kim Daniels-Speights, RN, Baptist Cardiovascular Rehabilitation nurse. “Dr. Kilgore will be actively involved on a daily basis overseeing patient assessment, providing oversight of exercise and educational sessions, reviewing patient progress, and regularly communicating with referring physicians.”

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