Mark Chapman Receives the Nate Avery Physician of the Year Award

This distinguished award is named after Nate Avery, a neurosurgeon born and raised in Flagstaff who also practiced at FMC. Dr. Avery passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, empathy and giving. This legacy continues to influence the values and culture of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH).

“We are so proud to honor Dr. Chapman with this esteemed award. He is such an incredible physician and is always at the forefront of his field with the incredible amount of knowledge he holds,” said NAH Chief Medical Officer Rachel Levitan, M.D. “Dr. Chapman is well respected by his peers and always takes on the most difficult and challenging cases. His dedication to his patients and his amazing attitude that is always on display have shown that he is the most deserving person to receive this year’s award.”

Dr. Chapman earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and his undergraduate degree from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He went on to complete a residency in anesthesiology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. He is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

FMC colleagues nominated physicians who exemplify these values and submitted comments with their nominations. FBN

Courtesy Photo: An anesthesiologist in Flagstaff for more than 25 years, Dr. Mark Chapman has been honored by Flagstaff Medical Center and his colleagues for the prestigious award that stands for excellence in patient care and engagement in the community.