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• Dr. Charles Kirkham and his wife Julie are both natives of Corpus Christi -so returning to the community to establish a medical practice with CCWC in 1988 was only natural. Dr. Kirkham attended A & M University, the second generation in his family to do so, and remains an active alumnus. After attending medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Kirkham completed his residency and served 4 years of active duty as a medical officer with the U.S. Air Force, achieving the rank of major. He served as Chief of Staff for Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital in 1994, and as Chief of Ob/Gyn 1993, 1998 and 1999. A fascination with science in high school led to a Bausch & Lomb Science Award for outstanding achievement and eventually the desire to become a doctor. Dr. Kirkham felt the combination of science and care of fellow man would be an excellent way to pursue his interest. He began that pursuit early on by spending summers serving as a nurse””s aide at Memorial Hospital””s burn center, and by seizing the opportunity to observe surgery on occasion. Dr. Kirkham describes his Ob/Gyn practice as exciting and challenging – combining primary care and surgery. He says, “It””s nice to be able to follow patients through the years, to grow and develop relationships over time. My goal is to provide compassionate, quality care in a personal manner.” Dr. Kirkham and his wife have two sons and a daughter and are active in the community and their church. He and his family are ardent baseball fans. An outdoor enthusiast and fitness buff, Dr. Kirkham is an avid surfer and runner – counting among his accomplishments the completion of the Houston Tenneco Marathon in 1991. As an ordained deacon and youth department Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church, Dr. Kirkham””s stewardship is evident in his philosophy: “to try and be the best that you can; and keep searching for excellence in yourself and those around you.”

Dr. Ben Supnet is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. His family moved to Corpus Christi in 1981. A high school graduate of Incarnate Word Academy, he then completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame. He graduated from the Chicago Medical School in 1997. Dr. Supnet completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida Health Science at Jacksonville where he was Chief Resident and awarded the Golden Apple Teaching Award in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Dr. Supnet returned to Texas, practicing in Corpus Christi and Austin since 2001. Dr. Supnet rejoined the staff at Corpus Christi Women””s Clinic in 2008. When asked why he chose Obstetrics and Gynecology, he responded “In Medical School I enjoyed creating bonds with patients and having the opportunity to follow their medical needs in a very important time of their lives”. Dr. Supnet””s parents are also Physicians. Dr. Supnet enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle, he and his wife have four children.

Dr. Christine Canterbury grew up in the beautiful coastal community of Rockport, Texas. Because family is very important to her, she always knew she wanted to come back and settle near them in this area. When the opportunity to affiliate with Corpus Christi Women’s Clinic in 1998 was presented, it enabled her to realize that plan. During her junior year at Stanford University, Dr. Canterbury made the decision to become a doctor. “I wanted to help people. You feel like you can make a difference and medicine is the place where I could make the most difference and be more motivated and pro active.” Her focus was the study of human biology and how the body works. “I always loved science and was particularly interested in how the mind affects the body. I chose obstetrics and gynecology because of my interest in the biological, psychological and social aspects of women’s health.” Possessing an attribute for empathy, Dr. Canterbury’s personal philosophy resonates with the desire to help others, “One should give back something they’ve reaped – the more you get in life, the more you owe.” Dr. Canterbury maintains a daily physical fitness regimen and enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family.

Dr. Inman was born in Pinehurst, NC into a military family. Quickly learning that home is where the heart is, she has called many places along the east coast home. Her new home is here in Corpus Christi, TX. After completing an undergraduate degree in theater and dance, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Dr. Inman spent several years in small theater groups in Raleigh, NC as well as developing skills in graphic arts and marketing. While working on a marketing project at Nortel Networks in Research Triangle Park, NC., Dr. Inman felt a great desire to learn and practice medicine. Heeding the call, Dr. Inman returned to school while becoming both a Lamaze instructor and a Doula. Three years later she gained entrance to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. It was there that she fell in love with the specialty of Ob/Gyn. As a 2nd year medical student Dr. Inman recieved the honor of the Wyeth’s President’s Presenters Award for original research at the Society of Gynecologic Investigator’s annual meeting. She also received honors for performance in the Surgery and Medicine rotations during 3rd year of medical school. Dr. Inman received excellent surgical and obstetrical training at Memorial University Medical Center, Mercer University School of Medicine in beautiful Savannah, GA. Under the guidance of the late Don Gallup, MD and others, she learned the art and science of the skillful and compassionate care of women. Dr. Inman’s philosophy is that with passion, hard work and prayer anyone can realize his or her full potential in life. It is her hope to foster good health and self-esteem in her patients and colleagues in the years to come.