Columbus, Ga. (April 26, 2024) — Piedmont Columbus Regional’s annual Physician Recognition Reception was recently held at The Illges House on April 25.

“We created the program in 2014 to acknowledge the vital role our medical staff members play in the success of our organization,” said Piedmont Columbus Regional CEO Scott Hill. “Patients and employees nominate physicians that have made an impact on them.”

The program recognizes a physician of the year in the categories of leadership, clinical care and teaching.

Below are the 2024 award winners:

• Howard S. Weldon, Jr. Excellence in Physician Leadership Award- Mariha Feliciano, M.D. 
• Excellence in Clinical Care, Midtown Campus- Gurkeerat “GK” Singh, M.D.
• Excellence in Clinical Care, Northside Campus- Clayton Bellam, D.O. 
• Excellence in Teaching- Clark Gillett, M.D.

Additionally, the Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation inducted 26 physicians in the 2024 Honored Society. These physicians had grateful patients make contributions to the Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation in their honor.