Honors and Awards

Community Awards and Honors

  • The Shirley N. Pettis Award - 2024 “Honoring Outstanding Dedication and Distinguished Service to Children” Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation (04/2024)
  • “Top Doc 2014” The Unforgettables Foundation (12/2014)
  • Military Awards and Certifications: Navy Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 awards), Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, National Defense Medal (2 awards), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (With “M” Device and Silver Hour Glass), Navy Pistol Sharpshooter Medal (08/1978 - 08/2003)

Professional Awards and Honors

  • “Best Doctors in America” (1998 - Present)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Loma Linda University School of Medicine (01/2000 - Present)

University Awards and Honors

  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine Distinguished Service Award (05/2025)
  • Physician Leader of the Year - Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (08/2023)
  • Honored Alumnus 2022 - Loma Linda University School of Medicine (04/2022)
  • Outstanding Clinician Award Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Foundation Given in recognition of lifelong dedication and distinguished service provided to children and staff. (02/2019)
  • Whole Person Care Award “In recognition of a physician who provides compassionate care as exemplified by the Good Samaritan.” Loma Linda University Medical Center (10/2008)
  • Outstanding Faculty Award in Pediatrics Loma Linda University School of Medicine (05/1994)
  • Clinical Faculty Award of Excellence Department of Pediatrics Loma Linda University School of Medicine (06/1992)