South Fulton Medical Center (SFMC) announces the appointment of James M. Freemont, MD, MHA, as President of the Hospital’s Medical Staff.  Among his many roles, Dr. Freemont will serve as key liaison between the Medical Staff, the hospital administration and the Governing Board.

 “I have a strong, vested interest in this Hospital,” says Dr. Freemont.  “South Fulton Medical Center’s reputation has grown in such a positive way over these last few years as evidenced by the fact that we’ve won several hospital awards and have increased patient services.  In addition, the facility has been upgraded through extensive renovations.  I plan to help the Hospital continue in this forward movement by increasing the size of the medical staff which will better serve our patients as well as our community at large.”

Dr. Freemont currently has a private practice in obstetrics and gynecology in Atlanta and has been on staff at SFMC for 31 years.  He succeeds Dr. Patrick Egbe who served as the Hospital’s past president.   

 Dr. James Freemont received his medical degree from The Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, where he completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology, and earned a Masters of Health Administration from The University of Phoenix.  He earned a BS degree in bacteriology from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, and completed the Helms Medical Institute course in medical acupuncture and is an associate member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.   He currently holds memberships in The Georgia State Medical Association, The Atlanta Medical Association, The National Medical Association, Delta Phi Epsilon Medical Fraternity, and is serving on the medical executive committee at South Fulton Medical Center.

 About South Fulton Medical Center:

South Fulton Medical Center, part of Tenet Georgia, is a 338-bed acute care community medical center located in East Point, Georgia.  Established in 1963, South Fulton Medical Center has been at the forefront in meeting the medical and health care needs of residents of South Fulton, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton and Douglas counties for more than a decade.  Specialties include cardiac services, emergency services, outpatient surgery services, women's health, sleep disorders center, and a senior care clinic.  South Fulton Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

 For more information, visit www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com or call 404-466-1170.

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