(Photo Provided) WVU Medicine Camden Clark Family Medicine provider Tracy Hendershot, MD, left, recently received the 2025 Family Doc Award from the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians presented by Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, right, a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians, at the WVAFP ceremony.

PARKERSBURG — WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center Family Medicine provider Tracy Hendershot, MD, recently received the 2025 “Family Doc” Award presented by the West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians (WVAFP).

The WVAFP honors one of its members with the Family Doc Award each year, given to a family physician who exemplifies the mission, vision and values of the organization. The award celebrates physicians who demonstrate outstanding commitment to compassionate, knowledgeable and community-centered care, which serves as a pillar for patient health and advocacy across West Virginia.

Recipients are selected for their embodiment of WVAFP’s core values, including excellence in family medicine, patient and public advocacy, professionalism, innovation and a steadfast dedication to accessible, high-quality health care.

In addition to his recent recognition from the WVAFP, Hendershot has been nominated to run for the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The nomination was recently announced by the AAFP as part of its 2025 national election cycle.

“It’s an honor to have been chosen for this award and to be considered for this board of director role,” Hendershot said. “Our rural and community-based physicians face unique challenges, and I’m committed to making sure their voices are heard on the national stage.”

Hendershot earned his medical degree from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, where he also served as the school’s first Paul Ambrose Health Policy Fellow. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has received numerous awards for his clinical excellence, teaching and leadership, including recognition for his work in opioid stewardship, workforce sustainability and long-term care innovation.

“Dr. Hendershot exemplifies the very best of family medicine in West Virginia. His compassionate, community-centered approach to care and tireless commitment to improving the health of our state make him an outstanding choice for the WVAFP Family Doc Award,” said Matthew A. Davis, DO, MBA, CPE, FACHE, FAAFP, FACOFP, West Virginia Academy of Family Physicians president and CEO. “His nomination to run for the AAFP Board of Directors is a testament to his leadership and vision, and we are proud to support him as he represents our state on the national stage.”