Medical Staff

Ten primary care providers are employed at Mercy Health/Love County Hospital and Clinic:

Clinic Physicians and Primary Care Providers

  • Stephen I. Hutchins, Doctor of Medicine
  • Tamra Morrow, Physician's Assistant
  • Nathan Murray, Physician's Assistant
  • John T. O’Connor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Master of Public Health
  • Pat Owens, Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Larry D. Powell, Doctor of Medicine
  • Vergil D. Smith, Doctor of Osteopathy

Certified Physician Assistants, Emergency Department

  • Kari Cochran, Certified Physician’s Assistant
  • Tad Hall, Certified Physician’s Assistant
  • Al McLemore, Certified Physician’s Assistant
  • Cassie Sallee, Certified Physician’s Assistant