Bender Named Physician-Citizen of the Year 2011
Dr. William I. “Bill” Bender of Columbia Neurology was named Physician Citizen of the Year for 2011 by the Spokane County Medical Society on May 4, 2012. Dr. David Bare, Vice President of the Medical Society, presented a plaque to Dr. Bender for his outstanding contributions to the medical profession and the community. In his nomination of Bender, Dr. John McCarthy wrote, “He is the epitome of a physician who is non-judgmental, professional and ethical.”
McCarthy closed his nomination of Bender with the following: “In summary, Bill is a leader in this community who embodies what we as physicians and PAs should strive towards. He is a solid physician, community member and leader. His presence in this community has made it better on a number of levels and we can look forward to this continuing and the community benefitting.”
The Spokane County Medical Society is proud to award the honor of 2011 Physician Citizen of the Year to Dr. William Bender.
May 4, 2012
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