Physician of the Year

The Physician of the Year Award is presented to one physician during years when a worthy candidate exists for an outstanding accomplishment, event or service during the preceding calendar year. All candidates must be members of Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.

The 2023 MAOPS Physician of the Year is Bruce Williams, DO, FACOFP dist. Dr. Williams is the consummate professional respected by all who know him. His dedication and drive has led him to be one of the most respected leaders in the osteopathic profession in the state and nationally.  

Dr. Williams receives this year’s MAOPS Physician of the Year award for his stellar representation of the state and the profession as president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians during 2022 – 2023. This is a significant commitment of time, especially considering that he served two terms as President-Elect of ACOFP during the pandemic. 

During his presidency, Dr. Williams served the profession with dignity and grace, while still honoring his commitments to MAOPS as a member of the board of trustees, the executive committee, the legislative committee, the leadership development committee, and as chair of the finance and audit committee. In addition, he served on the MAOPS scholar and fellow selection team.

Historical List of Physician of the Year Award Winners:

  • 2023 – Bruce Williams, DO, FACOFP dist.
  • 2021 – David Tannehill, DO, FACP, FACOI
  • 2020 – Jeff Davis, DO
  • 2019 – David Tannehill, DO, FACP
  • 2018 – Mark Pelikan, DO
  • 2017 – Logan Banks, DO
  • 2016 – Larry McIntire, DO, FOCOO
  • 2015 – John Bailey, DO
  • 2014 – Kevin P. Hubbard, DO
  •  2013 – Curtis Mather, DO
  •  2012 – Randall Halley, DO
  •  2011 – Loretta Feeler, DO
  •  2010 – Jerry A. Keuhn, DO
  •  2009 – Kenneth E. Ross, DO
  •  2008 – Lancer G. Gates, DO
  •  2006 – Jon W. Roberts, DO
  •  2004 – Arturo Gonzalez, DO
  •  2001 – Jeffery A. Kerr, DO
  •  2000 – Rex O. Lee, DO
  •  1997 – Gary J. Fortune, DO
  •  1996 – David Bean, DO
  •  1995 – Terry Weis, DO
  •  1994 – Jeffery A. Kerr, DO
  •  1993 – Gordon Knight, DO
  •  1992  – Elaine Joslyn, DO
  •  1991  – Joseph Molnar, DO
  •  1990  – B.L. Boatright, DO
  •  1989  – Thomas J. Stees, DO
  •  1988 – Ronald W. Hubbard, DO
  •  1986 – Eugene E. Langevin, DO
  •  1985 – John L. Hart, DO
  •  1983 – William H. Voss, DO
  •  1982 – William D. Smittle, DO
  •  1976 – Richard K. Jacks, DO
  •  1975 – James C. Coleberd, DO
  •  1974 – John C. Taylor, DO
  •  1972 – Gene P. Barbour, DO