Medical Staff Honored for Service

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital senior leadership recently had the privilege of honoring physicians on their medical staff for their incredible commitment to caring with a special dinner in honor of Doctor’s Day. 

“We are truly honored to partner with so many exceptional physicians to provide care to the residents of Effingham and the surrounding area,” said Dr. Ryan Jennings, HSHS St. Anthony’s Chief Medical Officer. “It's a partnership we deeply value and are committed to growing and strengthening.”

During the event, the hospital also honored members of the medical staff for their years of service to St. Anthony’s, recognizing their physician partners celebrating a milestone anniversary. 

Celebrating 45 years of service:
•    Dr. Ruben Boyajian*

Celebrating 35 years of service:
•    Dr. Peter Bonutti*
•    Dr. James Graham*

Celebrating 30 years of service:
•    Dr. Kelly Haller*

Celebrating 25 years of service:
•    Dr. Patrick Stewart
•    Dr. Thomas Heischmidt*
•    Dr. Hope Knauer*
•    Dr. John Opilka*
•    Dr. Lana Schmidt*

Celebrating 20 years of service:
•    Dr. Jeff Brummer*

Celebrating 15 years of service:
•    Dr. Jason McAllaster*
•    Dr. John Sudkamp*

Celebrating 10 years of service:
•    Dr. Dean Collette
•    Dr. Casey Duncan
•    Dr. Sheera Lall
•    Dr. Jennifer Maneja
•    Dr. Dawn McDaid
•    Dr. Jessica Prange
•    Dr. Didi Omiyi*

Celebrating 5 years of service:
•    Dr. Kelly Geldmacher
•    Dr. Josia Henry
•    Dr. Masoor Kamalesh
•    Dr. John Powell
•    Dr. Huzefa Chinwala*
•    Dr. Eric Foster* 
•    Dr. Janna Henry*
•    Dr. Abbie Massengill* 
•    Dr. Isaac Tran*


*Denotes 2024 recipient

Anthony Powers, HSHS St. Anthony’s Chief Administrative Officer, said, “It is a joy to celebrate and recognize our physicians’ long-term commitment to their patients, our hospital, our community and the Mission of St. Anthony’s. We would not be celebrating 150 years of serving our community without dedicated physician partners walking alongside us.” 

Photo Caption: HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Anthony Powers (right) congratulates Dr. Ruben Boyajian for his 45 years of service on the medical staff of St. Anthony’s.