Meet our Providers

The providers and staff of UT Internal Medicine work together
to provide each patient with high quality clinical care.

Katherine Johnson, NP
UNDERGRADUATE:
Associates of Science in Nursing, Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2006 | Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Baptist College of Health Sciences, 2008
Graduate School:
Residency:

Katherine Johnson is a Family Nurse Practitioner focused on providing an excellent patient experience, growing in the knowledge and practice of general medicine, and earning the respect of patients, family members, and peers alike.

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Catherine Womack, MD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Accountancy; University of Mississippi
Graduate School:
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; Memphis, TN
Residency:
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; Memphis, TN; 1998

Dr. Catherine Womack is a physician board certified in internal medicine. Born and raised in Memphis, she completed her residency in 1998 and has been practicing medicine in the Memphis area since then. In 2017, she received the American College of Physicians Laureate Award honoring those fellows of the College who have demonstrated by their example and conduct a commitment to excellence in medical care, education, or research, and in service to their community. Dr. Womack has a passion for teaching and often has students and resident learners in her clinic. She joined Baptist Medical Group in 2021.

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Natascha Thompson, MD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; 1993
Graduate School:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Memphis, TN; 1998
Residency:
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; Memphis, TN; 2003

Dr. Natascha Thompson is a Board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Her clinical areas of focus include adolescent and adult primary care and inpatient pediatric care. Dr. Thompson is an Associate Professor at UT College of Medicine where she teaches Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and GME competencies/accreditation.

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Michele McAmis, MD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Science in biochemistry & cellular and molecular biology; University of Tennessee; Knoxville, TN; 2011
Graduate School:
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; Memphis, TN; 2015
Residency:
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; 2019

Dr. Michele McAmis is a board-certified physician who specializes in internal medicine. A graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, where she is currently an assistant professor of General Internal Medicine, Dr. McAmis joined Baptist Medical Group in 2021.

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Burton Hayes, MD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Hendrix College, 1990
Graduate School:
University of Arkansas, 1994
Residency:
UT Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN; 1999

Dr. Burton Hayes is a Primary Care Physician with a focus on medical informatics to improve care quality. Dr. Hayes is also an Assistant Professor at UT College of Medicine, educating medical students and residents in Primary Care Internal Medicine and Hospital-based Pediatrics.

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Shelley Ost, MD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, Vanderbilt University, 2001
Graduate School:
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2005
Residency:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2009

Dr. Shelley Ost brings a focus of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and HIV Medicine to UT Internal Medicine. She is an Associate Professor at UT College of Medicine, educating medical students and residents on Primary Care Internal Medicine and HIV Medicine.

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Michael Kleinman, MD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Science in biology and education studies; Emory University; Atlanta, GA; 2006
Graduate School:
University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK; 2010
Residency:
Chief Resident Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; Memphis, TN; 2014

Dr. Michael Kleinman is board certified in pediatrics and internal medicine. In addition to providing exceptional care for patients across the age spectrum, especially young adults with complex medical conditions, he is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. Born and raised in Concord, Massachusetts, Dr. Kleinman joined Baptist Medical Group in 2021.

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Mathilda Coday, PhD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Arts, Southern Methodist University, 1987
Graduate School:
Residency:

Dr. Mathilda Coday is a Clinical Psychologist and Behavioral Health Investigator/Specialist in the Department of Preventive Medicine, Medicine, & Psychiatry at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Her research expertise is in developing behavioral interventions targeting lifestyle changes, recruitment, and retention in hard to reach populations, with emphasis on obesity treatments and CV/Psychological/Cancer related outcomes. In 2022, Dr. Coday was elected to be President for the faculty of the UT College of Medicine's four state campuses (Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, & Chattanooga).

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Kelsey Bastian, MD
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 2015
Graduate School:
Residency:
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Psychiatry, 2023

Dr. Kelsey Bastian, Board Certified Psychiatrist, joined UT Internal Medicine in 2023. A graduate of Auburn University and UTHSC, Dr. Bastian has earned numerous honors and awards, including the Golden Apple Award for Psychiatry during her residency. 

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