RALEIGH, N.C. - Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic’s surgeon G. Hadley Callaway, M.D., completed his one year term of presidency with the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Dr. Callaway served as the 154th and youngest president of the NCMS. Following in the footsteps of Dr. Tom Dameron, also of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, Dr. Callaway is one of three orthopaedists to serve in this position.

Dr. Callaway’s primary focus throughout his presidency was to help assure the highest quality of healthcare in North Carolina. He worked with the North Carolina Medical Board to change the way malpractice information is posted on its website, so that disciplined doctors are easier to identify. Dr. Callaway also prioritized mental health proposals that became the basis for recent legislative changes. Under Dr. Callaway’s leadership, the Medical Society worked to establish new expertise in three areas: medical staff independence, facility regulation and physician-hospital joint ventures.

About the North Carolina Medical Society
Founded in 1849, the North Carolina Medical Society’s mission is representing the interests of physicians and protecting the quality of patient care. The organization now has more than 11,000 members.

About Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (ROC) is Wake County’s largest and oldest orthopaedic practice. The orthopaedic surgeons of ROC are fellowship trained in their respective subspecialty areas, which include: foot and ankle, hand and wrist, spine, hip, shoulder and elbow surgery, total joint replacement, sports medicine, and pediatric orthopaedic care. Ancillary services include physical therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, radiology, shock wave therapy, and orthotics and pedorthics. The Athletic Performance Center, a division of ROC, provides sports physical therapy and sports performance enhancement services for healthy and injured athletes. ROC is the Official Sports Medicine Provider of the Carolina Hurricanes, NC State basketball, the Carolina Ballet, and multiple high school sports programs in Wake County. ROC has offices in Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary and Garner. Complete practice information is available at www.raleighortho.com.