ABOUT US

As physicians who value the autonomy and patient-centric approach of independent practice, we are excited to introduce you to the IndeDocs Board of Directors. These passionate advocates for independent medicine have dedicated their careers to upholding the doctor-patient relationship as the most important tenet of medicine. We invite you to become a member of IndeDocs and join forces with these influential leaders.

Dr. Marcelo Hochman - IndeDocs President

Dr. Hochman is a double Board-certified head, neck, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, founder of Charleston’s Facial Surgery Center, and Past President of the Charleston County Medical Society. He has continuously been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” and has received The Order Of The Palmetto – South Carolina’s highest award for his medical work. Specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery, Dr. Hochman provides pro-bono care for children with vascular anomalies as the Founder and Medical Director of the Hemangioma International Treatment Center.

Dr. Oscar Lovelace - Founder of IndeDocs

Dr. Lovelace, a rural family physician named the National Family Physician of the Year in 2015  with a passion for obstetrics, sees the detrimental effects of physician practice buyouts. He firmly believes that the independence of physicians is crucial in preserving the doctor-patient relationship, reducing costs, and improving the quality of medical care in America.

Dr. Balog

Dr. DANIEL BALOG

Dr. Balog is a board-certified adult psychiatrist, who served as Chief Resident at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and in several leadership roles as an Air Force Medical Corps Officer. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan. Dr. Balog’s commitment to high-quality, physician-led treatment align powerfully with IndeDocs’ mission to protect and promote independent medical practice.

Dr. MORRIS BROWN

Dr. Brown has a B.S. in Chemistry from Norfolk State University and a doctorate from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. Though he’s from Virginia, Brown has called South Carolina home for nearly three decades and is renowned for his dedication to providing healthcare in rural areas. He has been the medical director and owner of Lake City Family Medicine for 27 years.

Dr. James Dickson

With over 30 years of experience as a highly respected Ophthalmologist, Dr. Dickson has seen the value of the private practice model firsthand. He is deeply committed to exceptional patient care and believes that maintaining the patient-doctor relationship is best achieved through independent practice.

Dr. MIKE FINCH

A native of Columbia, SC, Dr. Finch has an extensive and distinguished career in pediatrics. He earned his B.S. degree in biology from the College of Charleston and his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. After completing his Pediatrics residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 1993, Dr. Finch returned to Columbia and joined Sandhills Pediatrics, where he had been a patient in his youth. Today, he serves as the Senior Partner and President of the Sandhills group, which remains proudly independent.

Dr. Daniel Rosner

Dr. Rosner is a skilled and highly respected Otolaryngologist, who brings extensive experience in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. He has been a trusted practitioner at Coastal Carolina Otolaryngology since 1995, and his commitment to the private practice model aligns perfectly with IndeDocs’ mission. 

Dr. Walker

Dr. JULIETTE WALKER

Dr. Walker is a passionate, board-certified pediatrician known for her modern, whole-body approach to personalized care. Her love for children and early enthusiasm for science and medicine made pediatrics a natural calling, inspiring her to build her own practice on the foundation of strong doctor-patient relationships as well as serve as a preceptor to medical students. Her dedication to individualized care and the independent practice model makes her a perfect fit for IndeDocs’ mission to champion physician-led medicine.

Dr. Eveline “Dede” Waring

Dr. Waring, an accomplished endocrinologist, understands the challenges and opportunities faced by independent physicians. As the President of Carolinas Society of Endocrinologists, she advocates for the importance of independent practice in providing high-quality, patient-centered care commitment to the private practice model aligns perfectly with IndeDocs’ mission. 

Protecting the Doctor/Patient
relationship through
independent practice

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