Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton is proud to announce that long-time primary care physician and cardiologist, Mark Hodgman, MD, has been honored with the 2013 Lira Family Award for Physician Excellence. Named for the much-beloved hospital volunteer and local band leader, Hugo “Baron” Lira, the award recognizes outstanding BID-Milton physicians.
For his commitment to medicine, his involvement in the hospital, and dedication to his patients, Dr. Hodgman was recognized during a Sunday service at the Parkway United Methodist Church in Milton on June 9th.
Rev. Maria Coleman of Parkway United Methodist Church, Lynn Cronin, Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Mark Hodgman, and Doris Sinkevich, Interim CEO
“As a past President of the Medical Staff who once played a role in selecting Lira Award winners, I have come to appreciate the connection this award provides to an important part of our community,” Dr. Hodgman said. “The support and the welcome we receive each year from the parishioners at the Parkway United Methodist Church is a demonstration of the importance of healthcare to the many we serve.”
Practicing primary care medicine and cardiology in Milton for over 30 years, Dr. Hodgman’s name has become well-known for his devotion to his patients. He is often found in the hospital, visiting his patients or attending meetings for one of the many committees to which he lends his expertise. In addition to serving as BID-Milton’s Chief of Medicine, Dr. Hodgman is an active member of the Board Quality Committee, Ethics Committee, Infection Prevention Committee and Patient Care Assessment Committee, among others.
Dr. Hodgman earned his medical degree from Brown University School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and clinical fellowship training in Cardiology at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Hodgman is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology and is a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Senior Lecturer at Tufts University School of Medicine.
The Lira Family Award for Physician Excellence at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton was established by the late Hugo “Baron” Lira in his last will and testament. He asked that the Parkway Church, of which he was a dedicated member, use a portion of his estate to annually recognize an outstanding BID-Milton physician, and asked that the fund be memorialized in the name of the Lira family. “The Baron” built a strong relationship with hospital employees and medical staff members by contributing over 6,000 hours of volunteer work until his death in 1992.