[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 126 (Thursday, November 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1990]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. PRASAD KOMMAREDDI

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 9, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Prasad 
Kommareddi as he completes his term as President of the Genesee County 
Medical Society. Dr. Kommareddi was honored at the annual President's 
Ball held on November 4th in my hometown of Flint, Michigan.
  After attending Guntur Medical College in India, Dr. Kommareddi 
completed a residency in Pediatrics at St. John's Episcopal Hospital 
and a residency in Internal Medicine at Hurley Medical Center. After 
adopting Flint as his new home, Dr. Kommareddi went on to become board 
certified in three areas, Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and 
Quality Assurance and Utilization Review.
  Dr. Kommareddi has been active in enhancing the relationship between 
physicians and third party payers. He served as a medical advisor to 
MCare, Blue Care Network, and served as a member of the Michigan State 
Medical Society Committees on Licensing and Regulation and Third Party 
Payer Liaison.
  Recognized by his peers for his leadership, insight, and focus, Dr. 
Kommareddi has been elected to several positions by his fellow 
physicians. He is the past president of the Physicians of India 
Association, has served on the Genesee County Medical Society Board of 
Directors, and as a delegate to the Genesee County Medical Society 
House of Delegates, and president of the Genesee County Medical Society 
Affiliated Companies. He is currently a Member of the Board of Genesys 
PHO, Chair of its Finance Committee and serves as its Administrative 
Medical Director.
  Prasad Kommareddi's term as the President of the Genesee County 
Medical Society was underscored by his excellent guidance and 
concentration on implementing major components of the Medical Society's 
Strategic and Long Range plan. He worked to increase cooperation and 
involvement by the members and spotlighted the need for quality and 
evidence based initiatives.
  Compassion is an integral part of being a good medical doctor and Dr. 
Kommareddi has worked over the years to educate patients about 
maintaining healthy lifestyles. Conducting weekly group meetings to 
explain the repercussions of diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular 
disease and obesity. He provides these meetings free of charge. The 
Michigan Surgeon General has acknowledged his motivational efforts. He 
is the recipient of the Michigan Steps Up Award from the State of 
Michigan and the Health Plus Award for 25 years of service. In addition 
to being an outstanding physician, Dr. Kommareddi and his wife, Jay, 
are the proud parents of two daughters, Malika and Madhuri.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. 
Prasad Kommareddi for sharing his skill with his patients, his co-
workers, fellow medical doctors, and the people of Michigan. The Flint 
area is a better place because of his commitment to improving the 
health of its citizens. I wish him the best as he continues to serve to 
community.

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