CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2005--NovaMed, Inc. (Nasdaq:NOVA) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Thomas S. Hall as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 14, 2005. Mr. Hall will also join NovaMed’s Board of Directors. Mr. Hall fills the position left vacant by the untimely death of Stephen J. Winjum, former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.