- Kip was born in Waco, Texas. Son of Harry and Mary Teaford, both of whom were in the USAF. Mom was a Nurse. Although she outranked Dad, Lieutenant vs Staff Sergeant, she separated. Dad stayed in and served 27 years and retired as a CMSgt. Kip was the oldest of nine children, seven boys and two girls. They moved around the US and Europe and ended up settling in Spokane, Washington where Kip went to High School and then to Gonzaga University (GO Zags!!). Kip met Amy, the Love of his Life, while at Gonzaga. They were married in 1979. Kip got an HPSP scholarship to attend Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska from which he graduated in 1980. His best friend in medical school, Mike Sullivan, who became an Allergist himself, was instrumental in convincing Kip to give it a try. Kip completed Internal Medicine Residency at WHMC in 1983 and then served as a General Internist for three years at Yokota AB, Japan and four years at RAF Lakenheath, UK. Those were wonderful years. Amy and Kip had three beautiful children born on three different continents, Kyle, WHMC, San Antonio, Texas, 1983; Kendall, Yokota AB, Japan 1984; and Taylor, RAF Lakenheath, UK 1987. After child number three and endless nights on call in the hospital Kip decided a change of career was needed. He chose Allergy. Thanks also to Greg Lux who was at Wiesbaden at the time and was his mentor while he served as Allergy Extender and encouraged him to pursue further training. After Kip’s choice of his lifelong mate, Amy, becoming an Allergist Immunologist was the best decision he ever made. Completed Allergy Fellowship in 1992 and met some of the greatest guys and gals in the world, who have remained lifelong friends. You know who you are. For those of you who don’t look at the graduation pictures of the classes before and after 1992. GIANTS!! After completing Allergy Fellowship Kip had the good fortune of being sent back to RAF Lakenheath where he was the USAFE Allergist. Spent three more glorious years there, training a new Allergy Extender for the European theatre every month and traveling all over Europe with our family. It was marvelous.Alas, after 15 years on active duty, meeting great people, getting a fabulous education, and having had the pleasure of traveling around the world, Kip got another wonderful opportunity. Chris Lewis, who Kip had done Internal Medicine with at WHMC and had become an Allergist himself, invited Kip to join him at the Mayo Clinic Arizona, in Scottsdale Arizona. An offer he could not refuse. It was time to settle down. Kip joined Chris in 1995. Chris is the best partner a guy could ever have. We have been together now going on 28 years and hope to extend that into 30 years or more, God willing. Our practice, like yours, is challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. It has been a joy to be an Allergist Immunologist and one I look forward to every day. More importantly, my wife Amy and I have now been together going on 44 years and those kids are all grown up and have 9 kids between them. We enjoy traveling together, hiking, biking, going to the theatre, ballet, opera, symphony, concerts as well as taking in baseball, football, and basketball games. Got to see the Diamondbacks win a World Series and go to a Super Bowl. Life could not be better. Thanks to all of you for being a part of it. Enjoy the Reunion, Kip Teaford, Class of 92.
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
Joshua L. Sacha, DO
Dr. Joshua J. Sacha is an allergist-immunologist in Travis AFB, California and is affiliated with David Grant USAF Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
AAAAI Meeting 2023
Robert F. Sacha, DO
Dr. Robert Sacha, DO is a pediatrics specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Sacha completed a residency at David Grant USAF Med Ctr. Dr. Sacha is board certified in Allergy & Immunology.
Education
- Wilford Hall Usaf Med Coll, Fellowship Hospital — 1980
- David Grant USAF Med Ctr, Residency Hospital — 1978
- David Grant USAF Med Ctr, Internship Hospital — 1976
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine / Midwestern University, Medical School — 1975
At WHMC
Kimberly C. Salazar, MD
Dr. Kimberly C. Salazar is an allergist-immunologist in Fort George G Meade, Maryland and is affiliated with Brooke Army Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
At Brooke Army Medical Center
After BAMC
Christine G. Schafer, MD
Dr. Christine Schafer joined the practice in 2001 after a military career in the U.S. Air Force. She graduated from the Uniformed Services University Medical School, followed by Residency in Pediatrics at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Her Fellowship in Allergy/Immunology was completed at Wilford Hall in San Antonio, a leading Air Force training hospital. She was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of Allergy/Immunology at Keesler Medical Center in Mississippi. Schafer is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology as well as the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Schafer is active in our West Michigan Community. She has participated in asthma screenings at Y.M.C.A and Fifth Third Ballpark, Walk for Food Allergy, and provided local allergy lectures in a “Lunch and Learn” format for local businesses. She is involved in physician education as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine as well as a Resident instructor for the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center, providing Grand Rounds and asthma and allergy lectures for local Primary Care Providers as well as updates on allergy for local TV and radio.
She and her husband, Brian Schafer, M.D., a Cardiologist, have four children. They enjoy music and have a family band. Quiet times are spent in a remote cabin in the woods.
At WHMC
After the Military
Rebecca S. Barrett (Schapira), dO
Medical School
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Allergy and Immunology
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
Specialties
- Allergy and Immunology
Internships
- Brooke Army Medical Center
At WHMC
In Private Practice
Meredith M. Schuldt, MD
Dr. Schuldt graduated from the Uniformed Services Univ of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl of Medicine in 2011. She works in Hickam Afb, HI and 1 other location and specializes in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and Pediatrics.
At WHMC
At the 2023 Reunion
Leigh Anne Schwietz, MD
Leigh Anne graduated from the College of William and Mary then attended medical school on an HPSP scholarship at the Medical College of Virginia (now Virginia Commonwealth University). In 1984 she completed an Internal Medicine residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center in California, then entered the Allergy-Immunology fellowship at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center (WHMC).
At the end of her fellowship, she stayed on as staff in the Allergy-Immunology (AI) program for 6 years. She served as an Internal Medicine attending and coordinated the didactic instruction of AI fellows with weekly reviews of Middleton Reed and Ellis, and pertinent journal articles. She also helped coordinate the Allergy Short Course. Her next assignment was at Elmendorf AFB, AK. As the chief of Internal Medicine, she established the first military allergy clinic in Alaska and evaluated patients at the Alaska Native Medical Center. She left Alaska in 1995 for her final assignment where she ran the Allergy and Immunization Clinics and was chief of the Division of Medicine. Her other duties at the Air Force Academy included Assistant Chief of Cadet Medicine and allergy consultant to the Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board (DoDMERB).
She retired from the Air Force in 2001 and entered private practice, first in Colorado Springs, later in North Carolina. After 18 years of stamping out allergic disease in the private sector, she retired from clinical practice. She is now a freelance medical writer.
Her husband of the past thirty years, Matt Yetter, is an ENT physician, so they have plenty to argue about. Her sons live in Ft Collins, CO.
When not outdoors, Leigh Anne is involved with neighborhood historic preservation.
At WHMC
Full Military Career
In Private Practice
Medical Writer
Stephen E. Scranton, MD
Awards & Recognition
- Top Doctor, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Top Doctor, Washingtonian Magazine, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Top Doctor, Virginia Living Magazine, 2019
- Air Force Special Experience Identifier Award for “Excellence in Clinical or Academic Teaching”; 2012
- Article “Incidence and characteristics of biphasic reactions after allergen immunotherapy” chosen as one of “Top Ten Articles in the Field of Allergy”, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology national scientific meeting, 2009
- Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Research, United States Air Force-Europe award winner, 2008
- 1st Place, Clinical Case Presentation, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting, Harold S. Nelson Allergy-Immunology Symposium, 2007
- Fellow-in-Training “FIT Bowl” Champion, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting, 2006
- Selected as chief resident of pediatrics, David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, 2002
- Military Decorations: Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 5 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service with 2 oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon
At WHMC
Jeremy M. Sikora, MD
Jeremy M. Sikora, MD, joined Family Allergy in 2021 and has served patients in the Dayton area since 2004. He received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, where he was elected to the Honor Medical Society. He then completed his Pediatric Residency training at the Children’s Medical Center of Dayton and Wright Patterson Medical Center, where he served as Chief of Residents.
After residency, he completed his fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at the San Antonia Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. In addition, Dr. Sikora served in the US Air Force throughout his training. He has received board certification from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics.
At WHMC
After WHMC
Another View
Stephen J. Smart, MD
Dr. Smart attended Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., for medical school, then completed his internal medicine residency at Barnes Hospital, Washington University and his allergy and immunology fellowship at University of Iowa University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Ia. From there, he served in the US Air Force’s allergy fellowship program before settling down in Peoria. Dr. Smart’s practice focuses on determining root causes of a problem and creating education plans with patients to help them take ownership of their allergy and asthma care.
At WHMC
After WHMC
Attending the 2023 reunion
Derek M. Smith, MD
Dr. Derek Smith is an allergist-immunologist at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. Fellowship: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium and Residency in Internal Medicine at Keesler USAFMC
Derek at WHMC
After WHMC
Gary L. Smith, MD
Gary Smith, MD was an Allergist in Corpus Christi, TX. Gary Smith completed their Medical School at University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine. Following his education, Gary Smith was board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology He has retired from practice and returned to San Antonio.
At WHMC
After WHMC
Mark C. Stahl, DO
Dr. Stahl earned his Doctor of Osteopathy at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He then completed his pediatric residency training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, from 2003-2005, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, from 2005-2006.
Afterward, Dr. Stahl completed his pediatric and adult allergy/immunology fellowship at Wilford Hall Medical Center on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio in 2011. He served for 11 years as an active-duty member of the United States Air Force and as academic faculty for the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Stahl has also held academic appointments at Wright State University, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Stahl is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics. To stay current with the latest developments in his field, he maintains professional memberships with the Texas Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Society; San Antonio Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Society; Texas Medical Association; Bexar County Medical Society; American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; and American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Attending the 2023 reunion
Brooke and Mark Stahl
Daniel A. Steigelman, MD
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, BS, 1999
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, MD, 2004
SAUSHEC Pediatrics Residency, 2007
SAUSHEC Allergy / Immunology Fellowship, 2014
BIOGRAPHY
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and commissioned by its Naval ROTC program, he attended medical school at USUHS and there transferred to the US Air Force. He completed pediatric residency at SAUSHEC and was Chief of Residents following graduation. As a general pediatrician at Wilford Hall Medical Center he acted as the USUHS MS-III Clerkship Coordinator and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dr. Steigelman was then assigned to Travis AFB as Medical Director for the Pediatric Clinic and served as rotation coordinator for Family Medicine residents and physician assistant students, returning to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center for SAUSHEC’s Allergy and Immunology Fellowship and has remained in its faculty. As staff allergist he has served as Immunizations OIC and Assistant Program Director of the Transitional Year Program before assuming the Program Director position.
At WHMC
Attending the 2023 reunion
Shayne C. Stokes, MD
Dr. Shayne Stokes earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He served as a physician in the United States Air Force for 20 years. In addition to being a busy clinician, Dr. Stokes is a Certified Physician Executive by the American Association for Physician Leadership and has held many physician leadership positions throughout his career. Prior to joining Asthma & Allergy of Idaho, he practiced at Malcolm Grow Medical Center in Maryland. He joined Asthma & Allergy of Idaho in August of 2021 and sees patients in the Twin Falls, Burley, and Hailey, Idaho offices. Dr. Stokes is a Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy & Immunology, and a member of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
At WHMC
Gordon B. Strom, MD
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At WHMC
Bert Strom with Fournier, Freda, Villacorte and Jacobs in background.
In Private Practice
David D. Summers, MD
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Sofia M. Szari, MD
Dr. Sofia M. Szari (Varacalli) is an allergist-immunologist in Biloxi, Mississippi. She received her medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years.
At WHMC
Kathleen S. Tajiri, MD
Kathleen Tajiri MD is board certified in pediatrics and both adult and pediatric allergy/immunology. She received her undergraduate degree from California Lutheran University with a major in Biology and Religion. She graduated from University of Southern California School of Medicine and went on to complete her pediatric residency at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB. She then completed two tours in Japan with USAF as a general pediatrician. Afterwards, she completed her Allergy/Immunology Fellowship at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. She has had teaching appointments with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD and with the UC Davis School of Medicine. After almost 24 years in the USAF, she retired as Lieutenant Colonel from Travis AFB, CA. Since then she has worked for allergy practices in Napa, Monterey, and Salinas, California.
She has one daughter, and enjoys traveling, reading, owning dachshunds.
At WHMC
In Private Practice
Michael S. Tankersley, MD
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At WHMC
In Private Practice
Harry G. Teaford, MD
At WHMC
In Private Practice
Kip bfore the USAF
The Teaford Family
Barefoot on the sands of the beach of Arizona? Maybe Lex Luther succeeded.
The Teaford Couple
The CPA and the CEO. Who is it? When together for 44 years, there is no question!
Biking
Leaning back over the Grand Canyon
Don't look down!
Sunset
Kip with Practice Partner Chris and Raqual Lewis, 2017
While touring Concord and Lexington
Somewhere in Australia
I would guess, probably Sydney!
Gonzaga Basketball
Attending the National Championship Game
The Teaford Family 2015
Hiking Alone
Who took the picture?
At a baseball game
Who are those heads floating around?
Carl E. Thornblade, MD
Dr. Carl E. Thornblade is an allergist-immunologist in Missoula, Montana and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Community Medical Center-Missoula and St. Patrick Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Education & Training
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2002 – 2004- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 – 2000
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1997- The University of the SouthBS, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Honors in Biology, 1989 – 1993
At WHMC
In Private Practice
Casual Day at the Office
Attending the 2023 reunion
Katherine S. Tille, MD
Dr. Tille joined the Allergy and Asthma Center of Western Colorado in August of 2018. She completed her medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a veteran of the United States Air Force, during which time she completed her residency training in Pediatrics through Wright State University, and went on to serve as a Pediatrician for six years. She subsequently completed her fellowship training in allergy, asthma and immunology at Wilford Hall in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Tille is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Dr. Tille is a Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
At WHMC
In Private Practice
Attending the 2023 reunion
Normand F. Tremblay, MD
Dr. Normand F. Tremblay was an allergist-immunologist in Fort Worth, Texas.. He received his medical degree from University of Vermont College of Medicine, residentsy in pediatrics and a fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at WHMC and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He has recently retired from the practice of medicine to enjoy his lifetime hobby of fishing.
After leaving Wilford Hall, I joined Bob Lanier in private practice in Fort Worth, Texas. I became president of any organization I joined: Fort Worth Pediatric Society, Fort Worth Fly Fishers, and Fort Worth Mens Garden Club. I retired in August 2017 and joined Reel Recovery, an organization that takes adult men with cancer on an all-expenses-paid fly fishing retreat for 3 days ( we’re always looking for participants for our 6 retreats each year in Texas : see reelrecovery.org). I am presently a State Coordinator for the North Texas area. I also enjoy painting and am enclosing two samples. I have been fortunate to have fly fished in many beautiful spots on this planet ( Argentina, Belize, Costa Rica, British Columbia, Alaska, Florida Keys, and the east coast of Africa in the Seychelles Islands).
At WHMC
In Private Practice, now retired
Family Photo
Painting by Norm
Norm's Best Friend
Fishing with Cathy
Large Mouth Bass
In Argentina
Rainbow Trout Jurassic Lake, Argentina
Fishing in Belize
Tarpon caught in Belize. Released for others to catch.
James M. Tracy, DO
Education
- Medical School
- University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineBiddeford, ME
- Internship
- Osteopathic Hospital of MainePortland, ME
- Residency
- David Grant USAF Medical CenterTravis AFB, CA
- Fellowship
- Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
Jim is the 4th ‘Mustang’ of our group. He served as a cryptanalyst during his enlisted career.
At WHMC
In Private Practice
Mark H. Tucker, MD
Dr. Mark H. Tucker is an allergist-immunologist in Tacoma, Washington. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
At WHMC
In Private Practice
In Action!
