The Free Medical Clinic Team

 Dr. William S. Broome, III, has participated in several medical mission trips. He is a board certified physician with Valley View Family Physicians in Knoxville, Tenn. Originally from Knoxville, Dr. Broome attended the University of Tennessee for medical school and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Christian Medical Association. Dr. Broome enjoys working with patients at all ages. “I chose primary care because I enjoy the diversity of medical disease and all age groups,” he says. Dr. Broome and his wife, Amy, have four children. In his free time, Dr. Broome enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, running and going on the medical mission trips. 

Shannon Dickens is a native Houston, Texas. She studied and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Prairie View A&M University and attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She began her career as an associate dentist until she and two of her classmates were driven to serve their communities in private practice. They would see their passion grow from one office to multiple locations. After working with mobile dental units (primarily serving school programs) and hosting free dental days throughout the city, her dedication to servant leadership became even more apparent. She enjoyed 15 years in private practice yet it was her passion for giving back to the community that led her to a Federally Qualified Health Center once she and her family relocated to Upstate New York. As dental director at Family Health Network, Shannon shifted her focus from early dental education to establishing trusting relationships with adult patients to help them overcome their dental fears and anxieties through her compassionate approach to dentistry. She is passionate about her career as a dentist and takes pride in the strong relationships she has created with her patients and colleagues throughout the years. 

Shannon is inspired daily by her husband, Dr. Brian K. Dickens, CHRO at the University of TN System, and their three busy teenagers. She is an avid runner, loves reading and spending time with family and friends. 

James Womack, PC, has over two decades of clinical experience working with rural East Tennessee patients. Raised in the tradition of “giving back” to one’s community, Jim ‘s bachelor’s is in Physician’s Assistant studies, and he is a Certified PA from Drexel University. Prior to joining the FMCA, he worked at First Medical in Gatlinburg, Rocky Top Medical Center, and Dogwood Medical Practice. He is passionate about helping patients take control of their chronic health conditions. As the father of two, he is an avid mountain hiker and motorcycle enthusiast.

Eunice Rodriguez, Front Desk Manager, has been working in healthcare since 2011 beginning at Cherokee Health Systems as a Bilingual Patient Service Representative and then at Rural Medical Services Patient Service Representative. Raised in Fajardo, Puerto Rico Eunice and her family have always been service oriented. Her husband of 30 years is a retired Navy sailor after 23 years of active-duty service to our nation. She is the proud mother of two and soon to become a grandmother.  

Monica Turner, MA and Clinical Volunteer Supervisor, has over thirty years of LPN and MA experience. She is certified through Atlanta Medical Assistant School and began her career at Rural Medical Services. She then grew her clinical experience in an MD private practice at Fort Sanders. She Is passionate about diabetes care and patient education. She is the mother of two sons, one of whom served as a specialist in the US Army and another finishing university, and she is proud grandmother to two.

 Erica Lyon, MPH, Executive Director, has been working in healthcare for over 25 years. She began her career in medical administration and shifted to specializing in Maternal Child Health. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of science in Human Behavior, and she has a Master’s in Public Health from George Washington University. In 2017 she moved her focus to supporting wider access to healthcare services in response to community need. She is the mother of three and loves hiking and cooking.