HONORING EXCELLENCE, INSPIRING CARE.
Celebrate and Honor the Physicians Who Make a Difference
Pardee Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize the dedication and expertise of our UNC Health Pardee physicians, who provide exceptional care to our community.
There are meaningful ways you can honor their contributions—whether by making a financial gift in their name or by participating in our annual Physician of the Year designation.
Whle the nomination period for the 2025 Physician of the Year closed Feb. 28th, you can still honor your physician with a donor contribution in their honor.
These donations directly support the continued excellence of care at Pardee while celebrating the physician who made a difference in your life.
To donate, click the “Donate” button at the top of the page and select “Honor Your Physician” from the drop-down menu.
Past Recipients:
Dr. Ken Shelton
Dr. James Caserio
Dr. Stuart Glassman
Dr. Eric Byrd
Dr. Peter Goodfield
Dr. Betsy Merrell
Dr. Werner Brooks
Dr. Chris Parsons
Dr. Jennifer McAlister
Dr. Joel Callahan
Dr. Navin Anthony
Annual Physician of the Year
Nominations are now closed for the 2025 Award.
This award is presented annually to recognize a physician at UNC Health Pardee whose career has been defined by medical excellence, dedication to compassionate patient care, and a commitment to improving the lives of countless individuals throughout the community. The award seeks to identify and recognize multi-accomplished physicians who have enriched the field of medicine and who have demonstrated a love of the profession.
The Physician of the Year is announced and honored during the Annual Spring Soiree, held this year on Friday, April 11th.
The award ceremony will provide a platform to celebrate the chosen physician’s remarkable achievements and acknowledge their invaluable contributions to medicine. It serves as a reminder of the profound impact of exemplary physician care on patients, families, and the wider community.
Nomination and Selection Process:
Nominations may be made by any individual submitting this form on behalf of the candidate, addressing his or her personal and career activities, and speaking to the candidate’s qualities that meet the following criteria.
- Exemplary medical expertise
- Unmatched dedication to compassionate patient care
- Commitment to improving the health and well-being of others
Current UNC Health Pardee Medical Staff members will be considered for this annual award. Once all nominations are received, UNC Health Pardee medical staff will vote to select this year’s honoree.
Nominations are not accepted for deceased physicians.
Past Recipients:
Dr. Ken Shelton
Dr. James Caserio
Dr. Stuart Glassman
Dr. Eric Byrd
Dr. Peter Goodfield
Dr. Betsy Merrell
Dr. Werner Brooks
Dr. Chris Parsons
Dr. Jennifer McAlister
Dr. Joel Callahan
