Jacqueline W. Fincher, M.D., FACP

Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, FACP is a physician of Internal Medicine, a “Doctor for Adults,” and has been in practice at McDuffie Medical Associates since 1988. She is a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a BS in Biology, and of the Medical College of Georgia, where she received her MD and her residency training in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Fincher is a 20-year volunteer with the American Heart Association, serving as President of the GA Affiliate, and serving on the SE Affiliate and National Board of Directors. Dr. Fincher is also a 20-year breast cancer survivor and volunteer with the American Cancer Society, starting the first Relay for Life in Thomson and running a monthly cancer support group for 12 years. She has a longstanding commitment to bringing health education to her patients and the lay public, through her medical practice and volunteer work.

She is a sought after speaker to both lay and professional groups on cardiovascular disease, cancer, women’s health, health and public policy, and electronic health records.

Professional Activities

NCQA Certificate of Excellence in Diabetes 2009
American College of Physicians, Governor, GA Chapter 2011-2015 and member since 1988
American College of Physicians, national Health/Public Policy Committee and Board of Governors
Medical Association of Georgia, Council on Legislation and House of Delegates
Advisory Board, Georgia Office of Women’s Health – appointed by Gov. Barnes
Graduate, inaugural class of Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy, 2009
Advisory Board AMA Health Information Technology Committee, 2009-2011
Advisory Board American EHR Partners 2010 – 2011
Project Manager for the Information Rx patient education program by the National Library of Medicine &
CP Foundation
ACP Foundation, Health & Patient Literacy Committee – 2007-2008
2001 Graduate of Leadership Georgia
1990 Graduate of Leadership McDuffie

Awards

2011 National ACP Mastership Award – outstanding contributions to medicine
2007 National ACP Key Contact award – outstanding contribution to advocacy for patients & physicians
2007 ACP Laureate Award – excellence in the practice of internal medicine
2000 American Heart Association - National Physician of the Year Award

Civic Activities

First Methodist Church – Choir, Sunday School teacher, Bible study leader
McDuffie Mission Clinic