USA's Dr. Joe Cofer Honored

USA's Dr. Joe Cofer recognized as a National Doctor's Day 2010 Honoree

University Surgicals Associates' (USA) Dr. Joe Cofer was honored Tuesday, March 23 as one of 10 Chattanooga physicians recognized as a National Doctor's Day 2010 Honoree. Doctor’s Day, celebrated on March 30, is an annual observance to raise awareness about the active roles physicians play in our community.

Dr. Cofer has worked tirelessly to bring quality medical care to those in Hamilton County who are underserved or uninsured, through his dedicated leadership and development of Project Access – a community service that brings together physicians, hospitals, medical schools, community clinics and many other partners to make available health care services for low-income and uninsured residents.

Of the 100 local physicians nominated for recognition in 2010, seven are members of USA, including Drs. Luke Erdoes, Christopher LeSar, Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero, Richard Moore, Phillip Smith and Alvaro Valle.