Gary Oakes MD, FAAFP

Dr. Oakes received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, TN., and completed his post-graduate family practice residency and family practice internship at Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He came to Noridian with more than 25 years of experience as a practicing physician and 16 years of experience as a medical director, including eight years of Medicare experience. In addition to his previous experience, Dr. Oakes has been employed as a CMD for Noridian since November 2012.

A seasoned medical director who is fervent about and dedicated to the delivery of appropriate and efficient medical care, Dr. Oakes is a strong physician and employee leader. He is well-respected by peers and subordinates for ethical and diverse work standards. His fair but sometimes tough strategic and tactical decisions result in practical solutions and “Win-Win” outcomes that assure the proper patient care. Dr. Oakes was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for exemplary service rendered in support of Desert Storm.

Dr. Oakes has been a board-certified Doctor of Medicine since 1986 and has never been sanctioned or excluded from the Medicare Program. Recently, he successfully completed the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) board recertification examination requirement and remains fully vetted as a Diplomat with the ABFM.