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Greenwood practice hires new doctor

Emily Perkins, MD, has joined Franciscan Physician Network Southeast Family Medicine.

The practice is at 965 Emerson Parkway, Suite J, Greenwood.

Perkins most recently completed training in the Franciscan Health Family Medicine Residency Program, where she served as chief resident and as a member of the wellness and curriculum committees. During her training, she also participated in medical mission projects in Ecuador and volunteered for outreach health care programs and clinics serving the homeless.

She received her undergraduate degree in physiology with honors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She earned her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine-Springfield and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.