Evansville, Indiana – Ascension St. Vincent Evansville has named Dr. Mureena Turnquest Wells the 2026 Physician of the Year.
A dedicated maternal-fetal medicine physician, Dr. Turnquest Wells is being recognized for her compassionate patient care and collaborative leadership within the hospital and the broader community, according to a news release.
The Physician of the Year award celebrates clinicians who go above and beyond in their dedication to their patients and colleagues. In their submissions, Dr. Turnquest Wells’ nominators consistently praised her for treating every patient with dignity, respect, and empathy.
Colleagues highlighted her ability to lead by example, noting that she creates an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to quality, patient-centered care. Whether navigating high-pressure medical situations or managing day-to-day operations, Dr. Turnquest Wells demonstrates an unwavering commitment to working alongside her peers with professionalism, humility, and compassion.
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville congratulated Dr. Mureena Turnquest Wells on this recognition and thanked her for her continued dedication to providing compassionate maternal-fetal medicine care to the Evansville community.
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