“Dr. Hutchinson’s amazing attitude and respect for colleagues has shown that he is the most deserving person to receive this year’s award.”
This distinguished award is named after Nate Avery, a neurosurgeon born and raised in Flagstaff who also practiced at FMC. Avery died in 2012, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, empathy and giving. This legacy continues to influence the values and culture of NAH as it seeks to improve health and heal people.
“We are so proud to have presented this esteemed award to Dr. Hutchinson, an incredible provider who works tirelessly to care for the community and his peers,” said NAH Chief Medical Officer Derek Feuquay, M.D. “His dedicated leadership brings camaraderie to the hospital staff, while also being an advocate for patients on a daily basis. Dr. Hutchinson’s amazing attitude and respect for colleagues has shown that he is the most deserving person to receive this year’s award.”
Dr. Hutchinson earned his medical degree from the University New Mexico in Albuquerque and an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. He went on to complete a residency in internal medicine, as well as a critical care fellowship at the University of New Mexico. He is board certified in critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
FMC colleagues nominated healthcare providers who exemplify these values and submitted comments with their nominations. These nominations were reviewed by FMC medical staff members, including Chief of Staff Mark Lindstrom, D.O.; Secretary Robert Berger, M.D.; and Select Committee Chairmen John Marvel, D.O. and Jeremy Nielsen, M.D. FBN
Courtesy Photo: Keith Hutchinson, M.D., serves as medical director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center.