Dr. KEVIN McCANN was the recipient of the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians highest award “The Family Doctor of the Year for 2015” The award was presented by Dr. Tracy Hendershot during the WVAFP 63rd Annual Scientific Assembly held April 17th at Embassy Suites Charleston. He was accompanied by his family.
Dr. Hendershot stated, “Each year the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians honors a physician who exemplifies the qualities valued by the profession”
This year the Academy honored Kevin McCann, MD as the “Family Doc of the Year.” He was chosen for his enthusiastic and tireless devotion to his patients as well as the profession. Dr. McCann has practiced at University Family Medicine in Lavalette, WV for more than 15 years. In addition to maintaining a full time primary care practice, he serves as a team physician for the Spring Valley High School football program and the Medical Director of the Wayne County Health Department. He has served on various committees at Cabell Huntington Hospital and Marshall Universities School of Medicine.
Tracy Hendershot, MD president of the WVAFP stated “I have had the pleasure of observing Dr McCann’s work. He’s thoughtful and respectful of his patients. He takes the time required to address their needs. But Kevin’s concern for his patients extends beyond the exam room, he cares for them where they live. He’s a vital member of his community’s health system. Perhaps more than this, Kevin has influenced the delivery of care throughout the state by serving as a mentor to so many aspiring rural family physicians. He loves what he does and by sharing his joy he continually motivates his peers.”
Dr. McCann accepted the award at a reception hosted by the Academy this April in Charleston, WV. He thanked the Academy saying “I’m humbled.. this award could be given to a hundred good doctors throughout the state, Thank You.”
