Dr. William Light is a graduate of the University of Memphis class of '76 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He completed medical school at the University of Tennessee in 1979 and interned in the US Navy. After a three year tour that ended at the Millington Base he followed his Naval practice with a residency in Internal Medicine at Baptist Memorial Hospital where he was Chief Resident in 1985. In 2000, Dr. Light began his private practice at the Baptist East Location, and in October of 2005; he moved into his own building, The Light Clinic at 7715 Wolf River Blvd, Wolf River Professional Complex. He actively keeps abreast of current medical practices and enthusiastically incorporates new technology and tools into his practice with the sole purpose of better serving the medical needs of, and protecting the privacy of his patients.

Dr. Kerry Milligan is a native Memphian who graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. The following year, he received his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. While completing his prerequisite courses for medical school, Dr. Milligan taught Electrical Engineering classes at the University of Memphis. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee-Memphis in 1995. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis in 1998, and has been in private practice in the Raleigh/Bartlett area since. He joined The Light Clinic in November 2006.

Dr. Graham Warr is also a native Memphian, who graduated from Furman University in June, 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. While earning his music degree he completed the prerequisites for medical school. He enrolled at the University of Tennessee Medical College, where he received his medical degree in June of 1993. In June of 1997 he completed his residency in Memphis and became board certified in Internal Medicine and in Pediatrics. Dr.Warr has been in private practice since July of 1997. He joined The Light Clinic in September, 2007. Dr. Warr currently serves as treasurer of the Memphis Academy of Internal Medicine and president of the Baptist Physician’s Organization. At Baptist Hospital he currently serves on the Quality Control committee and the Ethics Committee.

Mary Simpson FNP, APRN-BC is a Graduate of Baptist School of Nursing and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Nursing in 1999. Her Masters Degree in Nursing followed in 2001 at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Science where she received both an Alumni Award and Highest Scholastic Average Award. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, the Memphis Area Advanced Practice Nurses, Baptist Nursing Honor Society and American Nurses Association. Mrs. Simpson has been a Registered Nurse in urgent care facilities seeing a wide range of patients. She joined Dr. Light in his practice in 2001 and has continued to advance her skills with an advanced practice degree and subsequent Certification.

Megan Cochran, FNP-BC is a native Memphian. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2008. She worked as a registered nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Baptist East until completing her graduate education in 2010. She graduated with her Master of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Memphis. She is a member of the American Acadamy of Nurse Practitioners. Mrs. Cochran has worked in family practice since 2010 and joined the Light Clinic in 2011. She enjoys educating patients on preventative medicine, while working towards better overall health.

What is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?
A Family Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has gone to graduate school and received additional health care and clinical education. Their focus is on family health. Family Nurse Practitioners focus on treating the whole health of a patient and not just the symptoms and illnesses. They provide care under the supervision of a primary care physician.

Health care services that Family Nurse Practitioners provide include:

• Perform physical examinations
• Treat infections and injuries
• Treat diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies x-rays and lab work
• Prescribe medications
• Promote healthy living choices
• Refer patients to specialists as needed

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