The American College of Physicians recently awarded Dr. Carroll D. Scroggin Jr., a hematologist/oncologist with NEA Baptist Fowler Family Center for Cancer Care, the Robert Shields Abernathy Laureate Award.
The ACP chapter laureate award recognizes chapter members who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research or service to their community, their chapter and ACP.
“Dr. Scroggin is the anchor of our cancer program at NEA Baptist,” said colleague and NEA Baptist Clinic founder, Dr. Ray Hall. “During his 32 years of practice, he has had a major impact on thousands of patients and saved countless lives. He is so deserving of this prestigious award.”
Throughout his 32-year career, Dr. Scroggin has made significant contributions to both clinical practice and medical education. He plays a key role in teaching within NEA Baptist Clinic’s community-based internal medicine residency program, ensuring the next generation of physicians upholds the highest standards of care. His commitment to end-of-life care is evidenced by his work as a medical director for a local hospice and as an educator for physicians on end-of-life care.
Dr. Scroggin has also led the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation, which was honored with the ACP Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award in 2008. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1985 and completed his internal medicine residency and fellowship in hematology/oncology at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in 1991.
Dr. Scroggin is the fifth NEA Baptist physician to receive the Robert Shields Abernathy Laureate Award from ACP. He joins Dr. Robert Taylor, Dr. Michael Mackey, Dr. Stephen Woodruff and Dr. Ray Hall in receiving the honor.
