At FHN, we are committed to providing quality healthcare services to our communities. We could not do that without the dedication, talent, and compassion of our healthcare providers – Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants – who work to make a positive impact on each patient’s health and well-being. We are proud of the exceptional care our team provides and excited to recognize providers who consistently demonstrate the FHN vision of healthcare excellence.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate an FHN provider and share your supportive comments! We are proud to announce the finalists for this year's FHN Physician of the Year and FHN Advanced Practice Professional of the Year Awards.

 

FHN Physician of the Year

Brian Bennett, MD

Family Medicine
FHN physician since 2000

Member of Allied Health Committee

Nominations summary:
Dr. Bennett offers high-quality, personalized healthcare, earning the utmost satisfaction from long-time patients.

Farhan Khan, MD

Nephrology FHN physician since 2010

President-Elect of Medical Staff, Medical Executive Committee,
Credentials Committee, Intensive Care Unit Committee

Nominations summary:
Dr. Khan is highly admired, by patients and staff, as an exceptional, compassionate physician who goes above and beyond while providing the best personal care.

Rebecca Pedersen, MD, CPE, FAAFP

Family Medicine
FHN physician since 2001

Director of Supportive Care and Hospice, Medical Exec Committee, Medical Records Committee,
Acute Care Committee, Medical Ambulatory Committee, Intensive Care Unit Committee

Nominations summary:
Dr. Pedersen is a compassionate physician who combines her personal care for patients' health and well-being with leadership, education, and commitment to the community.

FHN Advanced Practice Professional of the Year

Tamisha Bonvillain, FNP-BC, IBCLC

Family Medicine
FHN Nurse Practitioner since 2019, team member since 2003

Medical Ambulatory Committee, Advanced Practice Provider Council,
Medical Ethics Committee, Portal Committee

Nominations summary:
Tamisha is an invaluable asset to FHN as a compassionate, dedicated leader who consistently goes above and beyond for both patients and colleagues, excelling in patient care, mentoring, and community involvement.

Tiffany Kuhlmeyer, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
FHN Nurse Practitioner since 2013, team member since 2006

Nominations summary:
Tiffany is a dedicated provider who continuously improves the overall health of her patients.

Danielle Siedschlag, WHNP-BC

Women’s Health FHN Nurse Practitioner since 2009

Medical Ambulatory Committee

Nominations summary:
Danielle is highly praised, by both patients and colleagues, as a compassionate provider offering exceptional care, a willingness to help, and commitment to representing FHN's values in all interactions.

Information packets have been compiled for each of the nominees and the Provider Development Committee of the FHN Board of Trustees will meet to make the decision as to who wins each award.

Winners of the FHN Physician of the Year Award and FHN Advanced Practice Professional of the Year Award will be announced at the annual Festival of Trees Gala on November 15, 2024. Don't miss the presentation - get your tickets today!