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March 26, 2008

     Harnath Singh, M.D., nephrology, has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2008 Physician of the Year. Dr. Singh will receive FMC’s 15th annual Healing Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) award at a ceremony on Monday, March 31, as part of FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day.
    Each year, FMC presents the HEAL award to a physician on its active staff who exemplifies the mission, vision and values of FMC by working in partnership with the hospital to provide excellent healthcare services to patients and the community. This year, 27 physicians were nominated for the award by FMC staff, physicians, volunteers and board members.
    In nomination forms, Dr. Singh’s compassion for his patients and the respect he shows for patients, families, staff and colleagues was expressed. “Dr. Singh really cares about his patients; you can see his care and compassion when he is with patients,” said Stefanie Bodnar, Medical/Surgical unit. “He has a way with his patients and their family that encourages them and helps them with their long-term treatment of kidney disease. He is always happy.”
    Dr. Singh is the medical director of the dialysis units at Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center, in addition to his private medical practice. Born in Jaipur, India, Dr. Singh earned his medical degree from S.M.S. Medical College in Jaipur in 1975. After moving to the U.S., he completed his fellowship in Nephrology at Winthrop Hospital, New York. Dr. Singh has more than 30 years experience as a physician and 17 years specializing Nephrology.
    “I am truly honored to receive this award,” Dr. Singh said. “I love my job. I get a blessing from helping people. The patient care team I work with are truly remarkable people. They really care about our patients and they always go out of their way for the patients and their families. I owe my success to those I work with everyday.”
    Previous HEAL recipients are Brad Noblett, M.D.; Edgar Clark, M.D.; Tamara Johnson-Baack, M.D.; John Steenbarger, M.D.; Stephen Ritland, M.D.; Theodore Lewis, M.D.; Mark Peterson, D.O.; Jeff Christenson, M.D.; Dan Wesche, M.D.; Jerry Mohr, M.D.; John Mougin, M.D.; John Durham, M.D., Kenneth Salce, M.D., and Andrew Aldridge, M.D.