ABOUT US The Society of St. Luke | Main Page Membership Criteria Submitting Nominations Selection Process Society Members View 2006 Inductees View 2005 Inductees View 2004 Inductees View 2003 Inductees The following physicians were inducted as 2007 members of The Society of St. Luke: Dr. S. Stanley Juk, Jr. Dr. S. Stanley Juk, Jr., was raised in the small town of in Georgetown, SC. Dr. Juk began playing baseball and football when he was a youngster. It was life's classroom, a place where his coaches and family members dispensed lessons that would profoundly affect him in the years that followed. By the time he graduated from the University of South Carolina, the Gamecock football player faced a decision: go pro, with the NFL's Miami Dolphins; or go to medical school at Duke University. He chose medicine, and thus began a career that led to cardiology, private practice in Columbia and Providence Hospitals. Dr. Juk has no plans to retire anytime soon. New challenges await - like mastering the French language, finding time to squeeze in some snow skiing with wife Ann and playing with his grandchildren. Dr. Jack H. Gottlieb Dr. Jack H. Gottlieb was born at Providence Hospital and knew by the age of 12 or 13 that he wanted to be a doctor. After graduating from the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina-followed by an internship at Northwestern University-he assumed he'd set up practice in Chicago or New York. In 1968, Dr. Gottlieb joined the Air Force and was sent to Vietnam. But, he soon decided that Columbia was where he wanted to be. He left the service, finished his residency at the University of Miami and returned to the Palmetto State. He opened a practice in Columbia in 1972. It was a success and Dr. Gottlieb was on his way to creating a lifelong medical practice with Providence that was built on a foundation of loyalty. It's been 30 years since he returned, and Dr. Gottlieb has no plans to retire. He does, however, plan to make enough time for the loves of his life - family, the arts and travel. Dr. Gerald A. Wilson Dr. Gerald A. Wilson grew up in Hartsville, SC. He credits a Catholic school upbringing for instilling in him a desire to excel - no matter what the challenge. He was the class valedictorian of Butler High School and attended the University of South Carolina. He was the first African-American to enroll and complete the honors college program at USC; a member of the first graduating class at MUSC that included several African-American students; and the first African-American chief of staff at Providence Hospital. Two of his children are on track to follow in his career footsteps making retirement "not an option" anytime soon. For 17 years, he served as team physician for C.A. Johnson High School in Columbia. He's been president of the South Carolina Medical Association and the Governor appointed him chair of the State Health Planning Committee. When he has free time, he can be found in his den playing piano with his wife, Toni. Dr. John W. Yarbrough As a medical student at Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Dr. John W. Yarbrough recalls an admonition he got from a cardiologist while making rounds: "John, any doctor can respond to a crisis. It takes a good one to see it coming and prevent it." Dr. Yarborough never forgot those words. In fact, he put them in action. His first stop was the National Institutes of Health. While there, the Burlington, NC, native was taken under the wing of another physician whose mentoring further reinforced the commitment to anticipate and halt the spread of illness. His advocacy of quality care extended to the profession as well, including time spent teaching future surgeons at the University of Nebraska Medical School. He returned to the Columbia and began his association with Providence Hospitals. Dr. Yarbrough served as the hospital's chief of medical staff and was chief of cardiovascular surgery for many years. He says at Providence he's worked with some of the finest professionals in health care, mentioning everyone from the cleaning crew to fellow surgeons. In February of 2007, Dr. Yarbrough retired, leaving more time for his family and his passion: bass fishing. The following physicians were inducted as 2006 members of The Society of St. Luke: Jeff Z. Brooker Jr. M.D., was appointed to the Providence medical staff with a specialized training in cardiology. Dr. Brooker interned and completed his first year of residency at the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. After serving as a Navy Doctor in the Marine Corps, Dr. Brooker became interested in diet and exercise and eventually trained to become a long distance runner. Discharged in 1973, he completed his residency and a two-year cardiology fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. In 1974, Dr. Brooker began his cardiology career, primarily at Providence Hospital. To his colleagues, he is known for his meticulous, disciplined and thorough approach to patient care. It has been said that when he's taking care of patients, he's giving them all he's got. Walter J. Bristow Sr., M.D., was selected as the first Chief of Staff when Providence Hospital opened in 1938. Dr. Bristow, inducted posthumously, is a strong figure in the medical field and to South Carolina. Born in Darlington in 1891, he received his medical degree from the Medical College of South Carolina and completed his residency at The Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Medical Reserve, he served overseas duty during World War I, resigning his commission in 1922 as a Lieutenant Colonel. For most of his career, he saw patients at his office in Historic Chestnut Cottage on Hampton Street . His was referred to as a leader in the medical field and many have expressed high admiration for his legacy of work and commitment to Providence patients. Claude W. Smith Jr. M.D., was appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1977 with specialized training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Born in Florence, South Carolina, he pursued his undergraduate studies at Wofford College . After graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Smith externed at the Mayo Clinic where he met his mentor, Dr. John Kirklin. Dr. Smith spent five years at the University of Alabama under the supervision of Dr. Kirklin, a renowned surgeon and finished his residency in cardiology at the University of North Carolina. Colleagues describe him as exacting, observant and dedicated to the delivery of state-of-the-art care. The following members were inducted in 2005: Alfred E. Burnside, Jr., M.D. Family Practice Ambrose G. Hampton Jr., M.D. Internal Medicine (Inducted posthumously) Thomas E. Hearon III, M.D. Cardiology Sister Mary Jacob Yelcho Honorary Member The following physicians were inducted in 2004: G. Badger Humphries, Jr. M.D., was appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1977 and specialized in Radiology. Dr. Humphries was a well-respected physician who performed the first peripheral balloon angioplasty in Columbia. Until his retirement in 1993 for medical reasons, Dr. Humphries was known as a perfectionist with a keen intellect and an uncompromising commitment to medicine. Colleagues regarded Dr. Humphries as a brilliant, innovative and tenacious physician with a legendary drive to do the very best for his patients. James McKnight Timmons, M.D., was appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1955 and specialized in Otolaryngology. For Dr. Timmons, practicing medicine was a family affair, as he worked with his father, H.L. Timmons, a medical missionary in Korea, his brother, John, and John’s wife, Frances. Dr. Timmons had an extraordinary skill for restoring hearing through microscopic surgeries, notably stapes surgery and tympanoplasties, to repair damage due to abnormalities of the small ear bones. Dr. Timmons' accolades and honors are innumerable, yet he never lost sight of the hand that guided him. R. Greggory Jowers, M.D. (deceased), was appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1978 and was a family practitioner. In 1980, Dr. Jowers fulfilled a lifelong dream of joining his father, Dr. L.V. Jowers, in the family practice. Despite the demands of a busy practice, he served as chief of staff at Providence and as a board member of the Free Medical Clinic. He also won the Amateur Division of the Bassmasters Megabucks Fishing Tournament in 1993, earning him the unofficial title, “The Fishing Physician,” just five years before his untimely death. Dr. Jowers left an indelible imprint on every life he touched. The following physicians were inducted in 2003: Dr. Lawrence V. Jowers (deceased), appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1955, was a family practitioner who served as chairman of the committee to create the Cardiopulmonary Function department in 1971. Dr. Jowers also served on various committees and in leadership positions, including chief of medical staff (1974-1975). His dogged determination, and often his unwillingness to compromise, provided the leadership skills necessary to ensure the high quality of the cardiovascular care program that grew to become Providence Heart Institute. Dr. Hugh H. DuBose, appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1955, specialized in internal medicine/cardiology. For Dr. DuBose, the practice of medicine has been a family affair. Dr. Hugh DuBose’s father and grandfather, both named Theodore Marion DuBose, practiced in Columbia, and Dr. Theodore (Ted) Marion DuBose V, Hugh’s great-nephew, is a pediatrician in Columbia. Dr. DuBose began his Providence career as an orderly and worked his way up to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees. Dr. J. Frank Martin, Sr., appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1962, is a family practitioner. He is known throughout the community as a “quiet Christian,” blind to race, social class, and ability to pay. He has counseled drug addicts, was a founding member of the Free Medical Clinic and received the 1995 Community Partner Award from the AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina. Dr. Charles H. Peebles Jr., retired, appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1956, specialized in ophthalmology. He is known as an “old-fashioned” physician who made house calls, delivered medicine on his way home and was always willing to stay late if it was more convenient for a patient. The physician who nominated him for this honor said, “Dr. Peebles’ concern for people is one of his chief virtues and he exemplifies the kind of person who should be a physician.” Dr. Samuel R. Shannon, appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1960, is a family practitioner. As a young boy, Dr. Shannon contracted rheumatic fever and was treated by Dr. Lawrence Jowers, another Society of St. Luke inductee. The treatment confined him to bed for a year. During this time, Dr. Shannon developed a relationship with Dr. Jowers that convinced him to pursue a medical career. Years later, Dr. Shannon joined Dr. Jowers’ medical practice. Over the years, Dr. Shannon and his family have hosted several Romanian students in their home and arranged for countless people in Romania to receive much needed medical care they could not otherwise have received. Dr. John P. Sutton, appointed to the Providence medical staff in 1971, is a cardiovascular surgeon. As the first cardiovascular surgeon in Columbia, Dr. Sutton was instrumental in the development of the cardiovascular care program at Providence. The proposal to begin cardiovascular procedures was controversial and expensive, but Dr. Sutton’s diligence helped make the program a great success. Today, Dr. Sutton enjoys the rare distinction of practicing cardiovascular surgery with his son, Dr. John Sutton, III, which he says is one of the highlights of his life.