William A. Bridgforth

Background

Bridgforth, William A. was born on July 16, 1948 in Johnson City, Tennessee, United States. Son of William A. and Burgess Lowry (Kiser) Bridgforth.

Education

Bachelor of Science, E. Tennessee State University, 1970; Doctor of Medicine, U. Tennessee, Memphis, 1974.

Career

Private practice in pediatrics, Johnson City Pediatrics, Professional Corporation, Tennessee, since 1978. Clinical assistant professor East Tennessee State University College Medicine, Johnson City, since 1980. Department chairman pediatrics Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, 1981-1982, 88-90, 96-97, member Executive Committee, 1988-1990, 96-97.

Staff Philmont National Training Center, 1992.

Achievements

• William A. Bridgforth has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Johnson City Medical Center Foundation, since 1989, president, 1993. Executive Committee Sequoyah county Boy Scouts American, since 1984. S.E. region vice president National Association Presbyterian Scouters, St. Louis, 1987-1991, national board directors, since 1987.

President'strust East Tennessee State University, since 1987. Board directors National Commision on Church and Youth Agency Relationships, St. Louis, since 1990, Hands on Regional Museum, Johnson City, 1989-1992. Advisory county arts & science East Tennessee State University, since 1993.

Board directors, treasurer Southern Appalacian Ronald McDonald House, since 1993. Fellow American Academy Pediatrics. Member Tri-County Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, Tennessee Pediatric Society, Tennessee Ornithological Society, National Eagle Scout Association Rho Sigma, Sons of the American Revolution, Huguenot Society, Jamestowne Society.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Mary Maddux, April 8, 1972. Children: Samantha Diane, William A. III.

Father:

William A. Bridgforth

Mother:

Burgess Lowry (Kiser) Bridgforth

Spouse:

Elizabeth Mary Maddux

child:

Samantha Diane Bridgforth

child:

William A. III Bridgforth