Dr. Thomas Gray, MHA
Dr. Thomas Gray believes in the miracle of life and his role in bringing new life into the world. As the vice president and co-medical director of Integrated Physician Services he brings over 30 years of experience in obstetrics to the organization.
In his role as hospitalists and medical director, Dr. Gray provides emergency obstetric services, training, direction and support to patients, hospital staff members and private physicians.
Since 2006 he has served as part of the Methodist Le-Bonheur Hospital’s Medical Staff leadership team in various positions including two terms as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate Chief of Staff, President of the Medical Staff and most recently Vice Chief of Staff. Dr Gray also serves as clinical instructor and preceptor for the University of Tennessee at Memphis, University of Memphis, and Lincoln Memorial University. In addition, he is the Medical Director of Life Choices Pregnancy Help Medical Clinic in Memphis.Dr. Gray’s clinical style is unique.
He consistently combines compassion with his medical expertise which gains him trust from his patients and confidence from his peers. With these two attributes it easy to see why Dr. Gray has been honored with the Best Doctor in Memphis and America Award annually since 2003 and recipient of Methodist Healthcare Foundation’s Living Award for Inspiration in Faith and Health in 2008.
As co-creator of the first 24/7 obstetrics hospitalist service in the Mid-South, Dr. Gray is part of setting new standards of care for women in labor. With his support and leadership IPS will continue to increase safety and positive outcomes for patients.Dr. Gray’s commitment to the good health of women in all phases of life extends to his private gynecological practice. In his private practice he specializes in minimally invasive in-hospital procedures including robotic surgery.
When away from the demands of his career Dr. Gray enjoys spending time with his children and grandchild. He is a deacon in his church and has spent a year as a Medical missionary in Nigeria in 1983 and is still involved in supporting missions.
Education and Membership
BA: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN High Honors
MD: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN Medical Honor Society
Residency: University of Tennessee Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
MHA: Master of Health Administration, University of Memphis 2012
Dr. Arthur Townsend IV, MBA, FACOG
Dr. Arthur Townsend, IV MD is proud of his long, family history of excellent medical care and service to the community. As a fourth generation physician, Dr. Townsend upholds the family tradition of improving and prolonging the lives of women by emphasizing both the health and wellness aspects of care.
In his role as president and co-medical director of Integrated Physician Services, IPS, Dr. Townsend focuses his attention on the administrative, quality management and consulting aspects of the organization. He works closely with the Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Labor and Delivery training coordinator and department director to develop, design and deliver emergency obstetric training and drills.
Along with his administrative and leadership duties Dr. Townsend also regularly serves as a hospitalist where he provides emergency obstetric care for patients in need. Dr. Townsend has served as a member of the Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital’s Medical Staff leadership team as Medical Staff Representative to the Board of Directors from 2009 to 2010.
He has also held the positions of Chief of Staff, Vice Chief of Staff, Medical Staff President, Chairman of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and Associate Chief of Obstetrics. Dr. Townsend has also acted as a clinical instructor for the University of Tennessee at Memphis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1994. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Physician Well-Being Committee.
Dr. Townsend is a classic early adopter. He recognizes the signs that indicate change is coming and looks for ways to take abstract ideas, generated by that change, and pull them into reality. In 2008 IPS was just such an abstract idea. It was an idea that had the potential to create a new reality and standard of care for women in labor in the community.
Working closely with Dr. Gray, Dr. Townsend helped bring IPS into reality and improve positive outcomes for mothers and infants in the Mid-South. IPS will continue to grow and serve more needs in the community as Dr. Townsend and his team bring new innovations that enhance the standards of care.
In his private gynecology practice Dr. Townsend emphasized his mission to improve and prolong life through access to excellent care and education. He contnues to live this mission by educating patients as part of his standard of care. He ensures patients understand all of the options for care available and helps them make decisions that are not only medically sound but will improve their quality of life.
Education and Memberships
BA: University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri
MD: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
MBA: University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2013
Memberships: Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, Society of Hospital Medicine, Bluff City Medical Society
Dr. Rushelle Cyrus, FACOG
An obstetrics hospitalist with Integrated Physician Services (IPS) since 2009, Rushelle Cyrus, MD, has expertise in preterm labor and obstetric emergencies. In addition to her duties as hospitalist Dr. Cyrus is also trained in Team One Communication Skills. She provides training and leadership to hospital staff members and has greatly contributed to the success of IPS. IPS, nurses and physicians value her professionalism, compassion and commitment to patient safety. Dr. Cyrus has been board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2006. She is also an active member of the Memphis Medical Society and the Bluff City Medical Society.
Dr. Cyrus’s private practice is Cyrus Women’s Center, LLC., where she specializes in gynecological care. Her interests include management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding and pediatric and adolescent gynecology. She has practiced in the greater Memphis area for over five years.
Dr. Cyrus strongly believes in the endless possibilities of human potential, especially when it comes to health. She personally lives this belief through her commitment to daily exercise and healthy eating. Though she does not admit to Food Network status yet, her family enjoys her creative organic meals regularly, and as she believes, anything is possible.
Education and Memberships
BA: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
MD: The University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee
Residency: The University of Tennessee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memphis, Tennessee
Memberships: Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Memphis Medical Society, Bluff City Medical Society, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Dr. Bo Charles Li, FACOG
An obstetrics hospitalist with Integrated Physician Services (IPS) since 2009, Dr. Bo Charles Li has expertise in obstetrics emergencies and preterm labor. In addition to his duties as hospitalist Dr. Li is also trained in Team One Communication Skills. Dr. Li’s extensive background in cell biology, anatomy and microbiology make him a valuable and dependable resource for the IPS team, nurses and private physicians. He has been board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2004. Along with his hospitalists services Dr. Li is a staff physician with OBGYN Associates of the Mid-South where he specializes in providing gynecological care. Dr. Li has been published in several professional journals and magazines on topics including endometrial biopsy, mammography and lung cancer.Dr. Li finds much to enjoy about Memphis. He appreciates the kind people and the excellent food. Asian Palace tops his list of favorite eateries in the area due to the authentic cuisine and the excellent service.
Education and Membership
BS: Sichuan University Department of Microbial Engineering, Chengdu, China
PhD: Anatomy and Cell Biology: University of Cincinnati Graduate School, Cincinnati, OH
MD: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Residency: Case Western Reserve University at MetroHealth Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Membership: Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
