Heritage Medical Associates

08/19/2026

We are pleased to welcome Gastroenterologist John Locke, MD, to HMA. Dr. Locke is now accepting new patients at our 222 Office; please check out the link below to learn more about him.

Dr. John Locke earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Murray State University and his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He completed his Internal Medicine residency, servin...

08/17/2026

We are pleased to welcome Internal Medicine Physician Maryo Toma, MD, to HMA. Dr. Toma is now accepting new patients at our Mt. Juliet Office; please check out the link below to learn more about him.

Dr. Toma is originally from Alexandria, Egypt, and grew up here in Nashville. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Dr. Toma com...

08/05/2026

We are pleased to welcome Psychiatrist Mikhail Heber, MD, to HMA. Dr. Heber is now accepting new patients at our Westgate Office, Building 1; please check out the link below to learn more about him.

Dr. Mikhail Heber received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College at Rush University in Chicago, Illionois. Dr. Heber completed his residency training in Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic Foundati...

08/03/2026

We are pleased to welcome Neurologist Morgan Heber, MD, to HMA. Dr. Heber is now accepting new patients at our Westgate Office, Building 1; please check out the link below to learn more about her.

Dr. Morgan Heber received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, and earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. She completed her residency training in Neurology and her Neuromuscular....

07/30/2026

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, raising awareness of a rare group of cancers that develop in the bones or soft tissues. Because sarcomas can be difficult to recognize, increased awareness can help support earlier diagnosis and access to care. Click the link below to learn more.

July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. Sarcomas are rare cancers in which malignant cells form in the bones or soft tissues.

07/28/2026

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, highlighting that arthritis can affect children, too. Juvenile arthritis can cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, but early diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms, protect growing joints, and help children stay active. Click the link below to learn more.

Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 kids and teens in the United States. Here's what you should know about it.

07/24/2026

Drowning is a silent global crisis and it's largely preventable. Every year, more than 300,000 people lose their lives to drowning. That's 30 people every hour.

Children pay the highest price: drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death for kids aged 5–14, and nearly a quarter of all drowning deaths are children under 5.

The good news? We know what works. Investing in proven interventions could save 774,000 lives by 2050.

This , let's unite to turn the tide.

07/22/2026

Cord Blood Awareness Month highlights the important role cord blood can play in treating certain blood disorders, immune system conditions, and other serious diseases. Rich in blood-forming stem cells, cord blood collected after birth may be used in stem cell transplants when a matching donor is needed. Expectant parents have options to donate cord blood to a public bank, store it privately, or choose not to collect it, making it important to learn about each choice before delivery. Learn more about cord blood and the impact it can have in patient care by viewing the attached image.

07/20/2026

July is UV Safety Month! Help protect your skin from harmful UV rays with sun-protective clothing, including UPF-rated clothing, wide-brimmed hats, UV-blocking sunglasses, and lightweight long sleeves. Pair these with broad-spectrum sunscreen and remember to reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating. Click the image below for tips on choosing clothing that helps protect your skin from the sun.

07/10/2026

Starting Monday, July 13, Crestmoor Road will be closed at its intersection with Hillsboro Road. If you have an appointment at our Green Hills Office (2325 Crestmoor Road), please follow the detour by turning onto Abbot Martin Road, then Cleghorn Avenue, and finally Crestmoor Road to reach the office.