June 13, 2008 (Return to News)

Wuesthoff Health System awards Physicians of the Year for 2008

[BREVARD COUNTY, FL] - In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, Wuesthoff Health System awarded Physicians of the Year 2008 to cardiologist, Dr. Gene Killeavy, and family practice physician, Dr. Mahmoud Mostafavi.

Dr. Killeavy, a cardiologist with Brevard Cardiology was chosen for Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge, and Dr. Mahmoud Mostafavi, a family practice physician with Viera Family Practice for Wuesthoff Medical Center Melbourne.

Award finalists were Dr. Dwayne Badgett and Dr. Hany Girgis at Wuesthoff Rockledge, Dr. Esther Clayton, Dr. Irfan Imami, Dr. John Olinde, and Dr. Lauren Romeo for Wuesthoff Medical Center Melbourne.

“Dr. Killeavy always has such a genuine concern for his patients and their families, and deserving of this award,” said Chantal Leconte, Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge administrator.

“Dr. Mostafavi is one of the most compassionate physicians I know,” added Don McKenna, Wuesthoff Medical Center Melbourne administrator.

Wuesthoff physicians were nominated by Wuesthoff associates; finalists were then chosen from each medical center based upon patient surveys and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards.