VUMC People Archive — Page 2 of 78

Joe Northup, MD
July 28, 2026

Joe Northup elected President of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

An ASMBS member since 2005, Northup has served the society as vice president, board member and chair of a committee that aimed to expand insurance coverage for metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Yasar Caliskan, MD
July 28, 2026

Yasar Caliskan appointed Kidney Living Donor Program Medical Director

He is nationally recognized for his expertise and research interest in genetic factors that may influence donor outcomes and long-term kidney health.

July 24, 2026

The challenge of change

Cynthia Facemire finds opportunity in tight spaces.

William Laxton, MD
July 24, 2026

William Laxton named to new leadership role in VMG Outpatient Imaging

The VMG Outpatient Imaging Centers provide X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography and bone density imaging services at more than 30 Middle Tennessee locations.

Kaylin Smith Craig, MD, MMHC
July 22, 2026

Kaylin Craig joins the Primary Care Patient Care Center leadership team

The Primary Care Patient Care Center coordinates primary care and internal medicine clinics in 30 locations throughout Middle Tennessee.

July 21, 2026

Kris Rehm elected Master in Hospital Medicine

The designation by the Society of Hospital Medicine recognizes physicians whose careers have been marked by outstanding leadership, service, innovation and lasting contributions to hospital medicine and health care.