The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians recently named Dr. John Steven Lavengood of Durango as Family Medicine Physician of the Year.
He will be recognized during an awards luncheon at the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians annual summit on April 21 in Colorado Springs.
Lavengood received his medical degree from University of Colorado and completed residency at Mercy Family Medicine Residency. He is the current director of primary care services at Mercy Regional Medical Center and practices full spectrum family medicine at Mercy Family Medicine.
Lavengood is an active member of the community and volunteers with the Durango Youth Wrestling Association and the Durango High School wrestling team.
