The Central Coast Medical Association proudly announces that Andrew Anthony, MD, has been named the 2024 Physician of the Year for San Luis Obispo County. Nominated by his peers, Dr. Anthony is recognized for his exemplary contributions to improving healthcare, educating fellow physicians and engaging in community service.
The Physician of the Year Award celebrates physicians who demonstrate leadership in patient care, dedication to their colleagues and commitment to their communities. Dr. Anthony, currently serving as Facility Medical Director for TeamHealth Hospitalist Medical Group at Adventist Health Twin Cities, has had a distinguished career as a hospitalist and medical leader. His peers note his perseverance, kindness and unwavering dedication, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when he tirelessly cared for patients.
Dr. Anthony’s journey in medicine is deeply personal, following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Bramwell Anthony, a respected OB/GYN in San Luis Obispo, who also received the Physician of the Year award during his career. Dr. Anthony attended UC Irvine for his undergraduate studies in biology and earned his medical degree from Ross University. After completing his residency in family practice at Altoona Hospital in Pennsylvania, he returned to the Central Coast to serve the local community.
In a heartfelt presentation by Julie Fallon, MD, Dr. Anthony’s contributions were highlighted, from his role as Chief of Staff at Twin Cities Community Hospital to his leadership on the hospital’s governing board. Dr. Fallon also shared anecdotes from his personal life, including his love for the arts, his dedication to community theater and his passion for the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. “Dr. Anthony is the definition of perseverance and truly the rock of our medical community,” added Scott Negri, MD.
Dr. Anthony, joined by his wife and children, expressed deep gratitude in his acceptance speech. He reflected on his upbringing as one of six children in a loving family in San Luis Obispo and recounted his early job in hospital housekeeping as formative in his path to medicine. “Medicine is wonderful,” he shared, adding that his children inspire him to always be his best. “You make a difference in people’s lives, and that’s what keeps me going.”