Every day, our physicians make a meaningful impact on patients, families and colleagues. This Doctors’ Day, HonorHealth proudly recognizes the 2026 Physician Recognition Award winners.
These awards, based on nominations from fellow team members, celebrate physicians who exemplify HonorHealth’s values through outstanding dedication to patient care, leadership and community service.
President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement
Honoring physicians who provide exceptional care, leadership and lasting impact.
- Laura Prokuski, MD, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
- Brenda Moorthy, DO, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
- James Nachbar, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
- Michael Gordon, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- Edward Dohring, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
- Danton Dungy, MD, HonorHealth Medical Group
Distinguished Medical Service
Recognizing physicians with three or more years of tenure at HonorHealth who demonstrate excellence in care, mentorship, communication and teamwork.
- Manisha Purohit, MD, HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center
- David Camarata, MD, HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center
- Mohan Ramalingam, MD, HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center
- Erik Curtis, MD, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
- Aamir Awan, MD, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
- Ashutosh Jadhav, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
- Judd Cummings, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- Aditya Gupta, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- Raad Hindosh, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- Danton Dungy, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
- Anand Narayanappa, MD, HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
- Edward Aranas, DO, HonorHealth Medical Group
Citizenship and Community Service Award
This award honors physicians who make a meaningful impact through community service, volunteer leadership and public health efforts.
- Benjamin Johnson, MD, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
- Harkanwal Sachdev, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
- David Guttman, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
- Manisha Purohit, MD, HonorHealth Medical Group
Rising Physician Leader
Recognizing physicians within eight years post-training who excel in patient care, innovative solutions and display strong leadership potential.
- David Weech, DO, HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center
- Kelsey Staudinger, DO, HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center
- Kate Ferrell, MD, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
- Justin Famoso, MD, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
- Chintan Patel, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
- Chirag Patel, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
- Ashley Grigsby, DO, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- Sushmitha Patibandla, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- Rucha Shah, MD, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
- Chandresh Nandani, DO, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
- Brandon Bikowski, MD, HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
- Ashkan Alkhamisi, MD, HonorHealth Medical Group
At HonorHealth, care feels different because of you — how you share your expertise, support your colleagues and put patients at the center of every decision. To all our physicians, thank you for your dedication, compassion and the difference you make every day.
