Memphian James “Chris” Christian Fleming, MD, was one of thee physicians honored by the Tennessee Medical Association with the 2017 Outstanding Physician Award.

The award is presented to member physicians who, during the course of their careers, have made a distinctive mark on the profession of medicine, their colleagues and their communities.  The two other honorees were Barrett “Buddy” F. Rosen, MD, of Nashville and Clifton R. Tennison Jr., MD, of Knoxville. The awards were presented during the annual meeting of TMA’s House of Delegates.

Fleming has practiced ophthalmology in Memphis for 36 years and has contributed significantly to the practice of medicine in the greater Memphis area. He is currently director of the Hamilton Eye Institute.

He has held leadership positions in a number of local, state and national medical organizations and received numerous prestigious awards.