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Mary Clarke Grooms (Mary Clarke Russ), MD

LICENSE # 0101233184
  http://www.gnvpa.com
Issue Date: 7/2/2002
Expiration Date: 8/31/2024
Status: Current Active


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Disclaimer: Malpractice Information

When considering malpractice paid claims data, please keep in mind:


Some studies have shown little correlation between the existence of a malpractice paid claims history and the practitioner's competence to provide care.

Malpractice paid claims histories tend to vary by specialty. Some specialties are more likely than others to be the subject of litigation.

Some doctors work primarily with high-risk patients. These doctors may have malpractice paid claims histories that are higher than average because they specialize in cases or patients who are at very high risk for problems.

Settlement of a claim may occur for a variety of reasons, which do not necessarily reflect negatively on the professional competence or conduct of the practitioner. A payment in settlement of a medical malpractice action or claim should not be construed as creating a presumption that medical malpractice has occurred.

The incident causing the malpractice paid claim may have happened years before a payment is finally made. Sometimes, it takes a long time for a malpractice lawsuit to move through the legal system.

Presentation of Required Data:

As of July 1, 2007, practitioners are required to report all paid claims over $10,000 in the last 10 years. For doctors practicing less than 10 years, the data covers their total years of practice.

To provide perspective regarding the reported data, the Board displays information about the paid claims experience of the practitioner's specialty along with the practitioner's history of paid claims. In reporting the data in this manner, each practitioner is seen relative to other practitioners in the specialty, rather than to all practitioners in all specialties.

Paid claims are not expressed in dollar amounts. Each paid claim has been analyzed and assigned to one of three statistical categories: below average, average, or above average. This analysis was made relative to the other claims in the specialty in which the claim occurred.

The information provided, in the manner provided, should offer perspective about this aspect of medical practice. You could miss an opportunity for high quality care by excluding a doctor based solely on the presence of a malpractice history. You may wish to discuss information provided in this report, and malpractice generally, with your doctor.



Primary Practice Address
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Gainesville Pediatric Associates
6440 West Newberry Road
Suite 402
Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: 352-333-5500
Fax: 352-333-5506

Location Details


Years in Active Clinical Practice
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Years in Active Clinical Practice Inside US/Canada: 23
Medicaid
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Does Not Participate in the Virginia Medicaid program
Is not accepting new Virginia Medicaid patients
Virginia Hospital Affiliations
Last Updated 7/18/2022
None Reported
Hospital Affiliations in States Other Than Virginia
Last Updated 7/18/2022
(Gainesville,FL) North Florida Regional Medical Center
(Gainesville,FL) Shands at The University of Florida Hospital








Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric School
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Grad School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine (Previously MCV) - Richmond VA
Year Completed: 1999
Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric Post Grad School
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Pediatrics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL USA
Year Internship Completed: 2000


Pediatrics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL USA
Year Residency Completed: 2002


Continuing Education
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Continuing Hours: 60
Since: 2020
Board Certification
Recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
and Boards of Certification, the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, or Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Pediatrics
Year of Initial Certifications: 2002
Current Certification Expires: 2009

Pediatrics
Year of Initial Certifications: 2002
Current Certification Expires: 2012

Pediatrics
Year of Initial Certifications: 2002
Current Certification Expires: 2019

Pediatrics
Year of Initial Certifications: 2002
Current Certification Expires: 2022

Self-Designated Practice Areas
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Pediatrics
Insurance Plans/Managed Care Plans Accepted
Last Updated 7/18/2022
None Reported


Honors and Awards - Optional
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Outstanding Community Pediatrician
University of Florida Pediatric Residency Program
2003

Outstanding Community Pediatrician
University of Florida Pediatric Residency Program
2005

Outstanding Community Pediatrician
Univeristy of Florida Pediatric Reisdency Program
2006

Outstanding Community Pediatrician
UF Department of Pediatrics
2008

Outstanding Community Pediatrician
UF Department of Pediatrics
2010

Outstanding Community Pediatrician
University of Florida Pediatric Residency Program
2012

Outstanding Community Pediatrician
University of Florida Department of Pediatrics
2013

Academic Appointments
Last Updated 7/18/2022
University of Florida College of Medicine - Gainesville, FL
Rank: Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics
Years: 2002-present

Academic Appointments - Non-US
Last Updated 7/18/2022
None Reported
Publications
(up to ten in the last five years)
Last Updated 7/18/2022
None Reported
Felony Conviction Information
Last Updated 7/18/2022
None Reported
Actions Taken by States/Organizations Other than the Virginia Board of Medicine
Last Updated 7/18/2022
Practitioner has had a disciplinary action taken by a professional licensing board in a state other than Virginia, or by a federal health institution, federal agency, or the voluntary surrender of a license in a state other than Virginia while under investigation
Date: 2020
Entity Taking Action: Florida Board of Medicine
Action Taken: Letter of Concern, Fine, Additional CME
Virginia Board of Medicine Notices and Orders
Verified by Board
No Notices or Orders on file

Paid Claims in the last ten years
Last Updated 7/18/2022
The licensee has reported the following paid claims in the past ten years:

Specialty: Pediatrics
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Year: 2016
Settlement
Amount of this claim is: Average
Practitioner Comments:
Despite very favorable expert opinions and an attorney evaluation that we would probably prevail at trial, the insurance company elected to settle for below policy limits to avoid the risks of a trial involving an impaired child.

8591 Practitioners with same specialty
0.63% Practitioners with claims in this specialty

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Date Printed: 6/10/2024

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