Wisconsin Medical Society Names Beloit Health Care’s Roger Kapoor Young Physician Leader of the Year
The Wisconsin Medical Society has recognized Beloit Health Care’s (BHC’s) Roger Kapoor, MD, with its prestigious 2022 Kenneth M. Viste Young Physician Leader of the Year Award.
Dr. Kapoor is a board-certified dermatologist who completed his medical training at Stanford University in California and his Dermatology training at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts. He also holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Oxford University, England. Dr. Kapoor lives in Beloit with his family.
In addition to his physician service, Dr. Kapoor is an active WHA member, serving on the association’s Advocacy Committee; Council on Finance and Payment; Council on Public Policy; Council on Rural Health; Council on Workforce Development and Physician Leaders Council.
“We are honored to have a member of our team earn this significant recognition and could not be more proud of Dr. Kapoor’s continuing contributions, applaudable accomplishments, and his unrelenting commitment to excellence,” said BHS President and CEO, Tim McKevett. “He is well deserving of this award.”
In expressing gratitude to the Wisconsin Medical Society for the award, Dr. Kapoor said, “Dr. Viste’s indelible impact on health care and the medical field remains inspiring, and it is a great honor to receive this award.” He continued, “I stand on the shoulders of a great team at Beloit Health System to whom I am profoundly indebted for their friendship, partnership and support.”
The Kenneth M. Viste, Jr., MD, Young Physician Leadership Award was established in 2006 to recognize a young physician each year who demonstrates commitment to patients, community and the profession of medicine.
This story originally appeared in the February 24, 2022 edition of WHA Newsletter