Awards & Accomplishments

A. Raymond Eveloff Award for Clinical Excellence

Each year, one physician is chosen from among the many well-trained and talented doctors at Springfield Clinic to receive the prestigious A. Raymond Eveloff Award for Clinical Excellence.

The award was established in 1997 in honor of A. Raymond Eveloff, a local pediatrician and one of Springfield Clinic’s founding partners. The annual award recognizes the recipient for going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the health and well-being of patients and to continually strive for excellence in the delivery of health care. Candidates for the award have also demonstrated leadership in the community, the organization and their medical specialties.

Eveloff Honoree of the Year

Donald S. Ross, MD, MBA, FACS

Donald Ross, MD The 2011 recipient is Dr. Donald Ross. Dr. Ross was nominated by Dr. James Fullerton, a fellow General Surgery specialist. In his nomination, Dr. Fullerton states, “We feel that Dr. Don Ross provides exemplary and compassionate care for his patients, and promotes everything Springfield Clinic stands for.” Dr. Fullerton went on to point out Dr. Ross’s excellent patient satisfaction scores, among the highest for the entire Clinic.

Dr. Ross earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Following the completion of his General Surgery residency at SIU in Springfield, he attended Harvard University, where he completed his fellowship training in Surgical Oncology Research. Dr. Ross also received his Master of Business Administration from Benedictine University in Springfield.

Dr. Ross joined Springfield Clinic in 1995 when Springfield Surgical Associates, his previous medical group, merged with the organization. In 2010, he was involved in the creation of Springfield Clinic’s Breast Health Center, which this year received a full accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

In addition to his leadership roles at Springfield Clinic, Dr. Ross devotes a great deal of time and energy to community organizations. He serves as Chairman of the Board for the Springfield Urban League, and he is a member of the Springfield Frontiers Club.