Awards

Raymond H. Alexander, MD Award

Dr. Alexander was a tireless advocate for trauma care in the state of Florida and in Jacksonville. Under his guidance and with his leadership, Florida became recognized as one of the few states with legislated trauma systems. His leadership was evident nationally in the ACS Committee on Trauma as well, where he was chief of Region IV.

Dr. Alexander influenced many surgeons, physicians, residents, and patients during his professional career. His courage and determination through adversity are an inspiration to all fortunate to have known him.

This award is to recognize outstanding dedication and service to the medical profession in the field of surgery as exemplified by the devoted and unselfish nature of Ray Alexander, MD.

1992 Thad M. Moseley, MD, FACS

1993 John C. Fletcher, MD, FACS

1994 Norman M. Kenyon, MD, FACS

1995 George L. Irvin, III, MD, FACS

1996 William H Meyer, Jr, MD, FACS

1997 William C. Hartley, MD, FACS

1998 H. Quilliam Jones, Jr, MD, FACS

1999 Frederick A. Reddy, MD, FACS

2000 Theron T. Knight, Jr, MD, FACS

2002 John O. Gage, MD, FACS

2003 Robert Edward Cline, MD, FACS

2004 A. Frederick Schild, MD, FACS

2005 James W. Large, MD, FACS

2006 Edward Copeland, MD, FACS

2007 Phillip Andrews, MD, FACS

2008 Carlos A. Suarez, MD, FACS

2009 Joseph J. Tepas III, MD, FACS

2011 Eli Lerner, MD, FACS

2012 Richard Lynn, MD, FACS

2013 John Armstrong, MD, FACS and Larry Lottenberg, MD, FACS

2016 Patricia M. Byers, MD, FACS

2017 John Rioux, MD, FACS

2018 Alan Pillersdorf, MD, FACS

2019 Joseph Gallagher, MD, FACS

2021 Steven Dr. Wexner, MD, PhD (Hon), FACS