A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Dr. Ansel R. McFaddin, III UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS many YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Dr. Ansel McFaddin upon the occasion of his retirement from Palmetto Adult Medicine on May 23, 2023; and

 

Whereas, a native of Manning, Dr. McFaddin earned his Bachelor of Science from the College of Charleston and Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Medical University and served as Chief Resident of the Department of Medicine; and

 

Whereas, upon completing his chief residency, Dr. McFaddin was asked to assist in creating a primary care network, Carolina Family Care, for the Medical University of South Carolina; and

 

Whereas, Dr. McFaddin practiced internal medicine in the West Ashley area of Charleston for the MUSC Carolina Family Care Network. He had privileges at the Medical University of South Carolina, Bon Secours St. Francis, and East Cooper hospitals while in Charleston and served on the Carolina Family Care Network Board of Directors before moving to Sumter in 1999; and

 

Whereas, along with his medical school classmate and practice partner, Dr. Al Jordan, Dr. McFaddin established Palmetto Adult Medicine, L.L.C. in Sumter in 1999, with Dr. Andrew Reynolds and Dr. Hugh Stoddard joining the practice later. Palmetto Adult Medicine was acquired by McLeod Physician Associates in 2017; and

 

Whereas, while practicing in Sumter, Dr. McFaddin practiced at Tuomey Hospital and had privileges at McLeod Health Clarendon and Prisma Health Tuomey. He served as chairman of the Department of Medicine, as vice chief of staff and chief of staff at Tuomey, and on the board of Tuomey Hospital for six years. He served on the McLeod Health Clarendon Advisory Board as secretary and currently serves as chairman; and

 

Whereas, during his thirty-three-year career, teaching has been a passion for Dr. McFaddin. Educating his patients in disease prevention and management and teaching medical students has been a highlight of his career; and

 

Whereas, while at the Medical University during his residency, he was recognized for excellence in teaching medical students with induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. While in practice in Charleston, he was a clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. In Sumter, he served as a preceptor to medical students from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and was recognized as Preceptor of the Year for excellence in student clinical education; and

 

Whereas, for the past twelve years, Dr. McFaddin has provided excellent medical care and advice as the primary care physician for the entirety of the South Carolina Senate delegations from both Clarendon and Sumter counties; and

 

Whereas, Dr. McFaddin is married to Dr. Jennifer McFaddin, who is Chief Medical Officer at the Sumter VAMC Clinic. Together they have two children, Dr. Katelyn McFaddin Dean and John Ansel McFaddin. Dr. Katelyn M. Dean practices physical therapy in Aurora, Colorado; and

 

Whereas, Dr. McFaddin's inspiration to become a physician came from his mother, Dotty McFaddin, who was a public health nurse in Clarendon County for thirty years. Along with the Clarendon Pilot Club, Dr. McFaddin sponsors a scholarship in her honor for graduating seniors pursuing a career in healthcare. The scholarship is award yearly to four Clarendon County graduating seniors; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Dr. McFaddin has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Dr. Ansel R. McFaddin, III upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his many years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. McFaddin.

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