Established Practice and New Nurse Practitioner Join MGH Group 

On January 1, 2012, Dr. Emil Balasandiran, Dr. Shankaran Srikanth and support staff, located at the 911 Western Avenue, became part of the MGH employed physician group. The MGH employed physician group consists of eight physician offices located throughout Marion, Gas City, Fairmount, Converse, and Swayzee.  

In addition, they welcome Amy Howard, NP-C, as the newest member of their  healthcare team. Mrs. Howard is an experienced Certified Critical Care Nurse and a graduate of both Indiana University and Ball State University. 

The new name for the practice is Family Medicine Center - Western Ave. They will remain at their current location. However, their phone number has changed from 765.668.8744 to 765.660.7720. 

The practice cordially invites patients and the public to an Informational Open House on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their office. 

 Psychiatrist Newest Addition to MGH Medical Staff

Marion General Hospital is pleased to welcome M. Shahid Kamal, M.D., to its medical staff. 

Dr. Kamal received his M.D. from the University of Alexandria, Egypt. His internship and residency was completed at the University of Virginia, Roanoke/Salem, Virginia. 

Prior to his arrival at Marion, he worked as a consult/liaison psychiatrist at St. Elizabeth East Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, for the past eight years.

Dr. Kamal specializes in medication management and is now accepting patients of all ages. His office is located at 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 480. He can be reached at 765.660.7670.  

 CALL 765.660.6440 TO REACH A PATIENT'S ROOM.   

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