Great Doctors Choose to Practice at Jackson Hospital!
At Chipola Surgical and Medical Specialties, we have a network of outstanding specialists. From surgeons to primary care, CS&MS has board certified physicians who bring their expertise, experience and talent to families right here in the Panhandle. Together, they ensure excellent care close to home. Focused on patient safety, access to care, and the latest advances in diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries, CS&MS doctors are improving the health of our region.
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Mark Akerson, MD
Chipola Surgical & Medical Specialties – Panhandle Family CareFamily PracticeBiography
Board Certification: Family Practice
Dr. Akerson graduated from Ross University Medical School in New York and completed his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Georgia.
Robin Albritton, MD
Chipola Surgical and Medical SpecialtiesFamily & Internal MedicineBiography
Specializing in family practice, Dr. Albittron received his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Tallahassee Memorial Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Albritton is a Jackson Hospital Medical Stipend recipient.
When Dr. Robin Albritton decided to go to medical school, his goal was to one day return to Jackson County to care for families in his community. Now, many years later, Dr. Albritton is doing just that. From 13 years of age to seniors, Dr. Albritton sees patients for wide range of health needs including diabetes, blood pressure problems, colds, flus, allergies, wellness checks and more.
Dr. Albritton is currently accepting new patients.
Call (850) 526-6735 to make your appointment.
Vechai L Arunakul, MD, FACS
Chipola Surgical & Medical Specialties – General Surgery (West)General SurgeryBiography
Board Certification: Family Practice
Dr. Arunakul graduated from the University of Florida Medical School in Gainesville and completed his residency at Greenville Hospital System in South Carolina.
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Board Certifications: General Surgery
Tom Brown, MD
Chipola Surgical & Medical SpecialtiesHematology/OncologyBiography
Board Certification: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Dr. Tom Brown graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Brown specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancers.
John G. Brunner, DO
Chipola Surgical and Medical SpecialtiesFamily & Internal MedicineBiography
Specializing in Internal Medicine, Dr. Brunner received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Arkansas. Dr. Brunner is a lifetime resident of Marianna and a third generation physician.
Call (850) 526-6735 to make your appointment.
Richard G Brunner, MD, FACS
Chipola Wound Healing & Hyperbaric MedicinePrimary Care, Surgery, Wound CareBiography
Dr. Brunner completed his medical education at the University of Tennessee – Martin, and his surgical residency at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville. He served as an instructor in general, thoracic and vascular surgery at the Univerisyt of Florida Health Sciences Center prior to going into private practice. He is a Fellow of the American Collage of Surgeons and a Charter member of the American Society of General Surgeons.
Melissa Caraballo, DO
Chipola Surgical and Medical SpecialtiesPediatricsBiography
Dr. Caraballo graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida and completed her pediatric residency at Michigan State University at Sparrow Hospital.
Richard Christopher, MD
Internal Medicine AssociatesInternal MedicineBiography
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Dr. Christopher graduated from the University of South Alabama Medical School in Mobile, where he also completed his internship and residency.
Angelo Consiglio, MD, FAAOA
Chipola Surgical & Medical SpecialtiesENT, Sinus and Allergy, & AudiologyBiography
Board Certifications: Otolaryngology and Otolaryngic Allergy
Dr. Consiglio graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his otolaryngology training in Illinois. He is trained in the medical and surgical care of diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. He has additional training and expertise in allergies and sinus diseases.
He treats adult and pediatric patients for sinusitis, allergies, hearing loss concerns, balance disorders, tinnitus (ear noise), tonsillitis, adenoid concerns, ear infections, sinus polyps, deviated septum, and tumors of the head and neck.
MaryBeth Melvin, MD
Chipola Surgical and Medical SpecialtiesPediatricsBiography
Dr. Melvin graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of South Florida (USF).
Orlando S Muniz, MD, FACOG
Chipola Surgical and Medical SpecialtiesObstetrics/GynecologyBiography
Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Muniz graduated from the University of Central Del Caribe Medical School in Puerto Rico and completed his internship and residency at Lincoln Hospital in Bronx, New York.
John Spence, MD
Chipola Surgical & Medical Specialties – Panhandle Family CareFamily PracticeBiography
Board Certification: Family Practice
Dr. Spence graduated from University Iberoamericana Escuela Medical School in the Dominican Republic and completed his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.
Steven Spence, MD
Internal Medical AssociatesInternal MedicineBiography
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Dr. Spence graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville where he also completed his internship and residency.