Who We Are

History

Community Clinical Research Center (CCRC) was established at the beginning of 2005. CCRC is a department of Community Hospital Anderson, a 207-bed acute care facility located in Anderson, Ind. The hospital is affiliated with Community Health Network, which has more than 60 sites of care throughout central Indiana, and is ranked among the top 40 integrated health care networks in the nation.

CCRC provides clinical research services to a wide range of therapeutic areas including, but not limited to, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Urology. Below is a list of our physicians and staff conducting research.

Our Physicians and CCRC Staff

Community Clinical Research Center's skilled employees and dedicated medical staff partner to deliver individualized patient care and personal attention in conducting clinical research. CCRC keeps patients and Sponsors of Research informed and involved every step of the way.

Physicians

Anesthesia
Tharp, David, M.D.

Cardiology
Preetham, Jetty, M.D.
Oscherwitz, Nanette, M.D.
Patel, Mukund, M.D.
Lantz, Sheri, FNP-BC

Family Practice
Gatewood, Steven, M.D.

Endocrinology
C. Kurt Alexander, M.D.

Gastroenterology
Foster, Christopher, M.D.
Maier, Jon, M.D.
Nowak, Thomas, M.D.
Nisi, Rod, M.D.

HospitalistVail, Matt M.D.

Internal Medicine
Naqui, Afia, M.D.

Neurology
Blankenship, Larry L., M.D.
Rocco, Christopher P., M.D.
Glass, Kathy, N.P.
Stevens, Caroline D.O.

Oncology
Tahir, Naqvi, M.D.

Pulmonary
Kabir, Saiful, M.D.
Malik, Naeem, M.D.

Rheumatology
Tahir, Nighat, M.D.

Urology
Elsaharty, Salah, M.D.,
Okotie, Onisuru, M.D.,
Robert Williams, M.D.

CCRC Team

The background and know-how of the Community Clinical Research Center (CCRC) Team are critical factors supporting its success. The CCRC Team comprises of 13 staff with combined experiences in the Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Healthcare, Legal Nurse Consulting and Clinical Research Industries

Beth Tharp, MBA, BSN, RN: Vice President of Patient Care Services
Beth is a member of the Senior Leadership Team of Community Hospital Anderson and reports to the CEO. In her position, she is responsible for the departments of nursing, quality resources, case management, pastoral care, and the operations of the medical staff office. She plays a key role in strategic planning for the Hospital. She is responsible for ensuring the hospital operations are in compliance with current applicable Federal, State, and Local standards. Beth has enjoyed a 25-year career in healthcare operations and administration and has developed a strong leadership team who understands and effectively manages the dynamics of today's healthcare system. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in business administration. She is responsible for providing the overall managerial direction to conceive, plan, lead, and supervise all CCRC activities.

Brandie Perrin, MBA, MSW: Director of Clinical Research
Brandie is an experienced entrepreneur with 8 years of management experience in clinical settings. She has been a department director at Community Hospital Anderson for four years. She has a master's degree in Business Administration and Social Work Administration as well as a School of Public and Environmental Affairs' certification in Non-Profit Management. In addition, she has had five years of research experience with one research publication. She is responsible for directing all facets of operations and business administration of the clinical research site as well as providing clinical research study coordination as needed.

Sarah Howard, RN BSN MBA: Business Development Manager

Linda Imel, BS MBA: Clinical Research Manager

Sandy Fisher, BS: Quality Assurance Coordinator

Sheri Lipps, MA: Clinical Research Coordinator II

Lisa Redding, Research Financial Specialist

Jennifer Alexander, BS: Regulatory Specialist

Tori Allen, BS: Clinical Research Coordinator II

Toni Mullin, MOA: Research Data Coordinator

Lindsey Hale, BS: Clinical Research Coordinator II

Tyler Prater, Clinical Research Coordinator II

Audra Baker, Clinical Research Coordinator II