Philosophy Statement:: "Throughout my years of medical practice, I try to remain faithful to the essay entitled "The Road" by Dr. J. Willis Hurst. The first sign is "Integrity", the foundation upon which all else is built. The second sign is "Compassion", truly caring about our patients. The third sign is "Medical Knowledge", and the importance of a lifetime pursuit of it. The fouth sign is "Service", a life of service to our patients. The final sign is "Hard Work", which is what it always takes to follow the other road signs and put them into practice. ~Dr. Tully Blalock, Jr.