Past Doctor of the Year Recipients

Honoring the Kansas Doctors of Chiropractic recognized as KCA Doctor of the Year since 1978.

Est. 1978

KCA Doctor of the Year Recipients

  • 2025Karl May, Clearwater
  • 2024Kevin Davidson, Hays
  • 2023Mark Hatesohl, Manhattan
  • 2022Brett Counselman, Topeka
  • 2021Pete Workman, Salina
  • 2020Keith Frederick, Hutchinson
  • 2019Thad Schneider, Wamego
  • 2018Alvin Schwerdtfager, Lindsborg
  • 2017John Wheeler, Wichita
  • 2016Scott Null, Independence
  • 2015Kendall Payne, Overland Park
  • 2014Terry L. Webb, Hutchinson
  • 2013Travis Oller, Topeka
  • 2012Steven Gould, Cheney
  • 2011Ray Conley, Overland Park
  • 2010Tobi Jeurink, Gardner
  • 2009Steven Kloster (In Memoriam)
  • 2008Timothy Warren, Wichita
  • 2007Randy Schmidt, Kinsley
  • 2006Dennis Scharenberg, Hillsboro
  • 2005Charles E. Mossman, Topeka
  • 2004Mervin McCormac, Augusta
  • 2003Brad Dopps, Wichita
  • 2002Mark Balderston, Shawnee
  • 2001John DeGrado, Newton
  • 2000P.T. Greene, Jr., Great Bend
  • 1999Fred Dopps, Wichita
  • 1998R. Jerry DeGrado, Wichita
  • 1997Ed Lunsford, Wichita
  • 1996Ronald J. Zoeller, Topeka
  • 1995Darrell E. Fore, Lenexa
  • 1994Edward McKenzie, Holton
  • 1993Eugene Davidson, Russell
  • 1992John Hill II, Lawrence
  • 1991James Edwards, Emporia
  • 1990Larry Fulk, Paola
  • 1989Gary Counselman, Topeka
  • 1988Frederick Good, Benton
  • 1987Rex Wright, Topeka
  • 1986James Croy, Junction City
  • 1985Robert Godbey, Salina
  • 1984O.M. Elliott, Olathe
  • 1983Glen Heese, Emporia
  • 1982L.D. Kirchner, Burlington
  • 1981C.A. Pinkenburg, Hoisington
  • 1980G.E. Counselman, Topeka
  • 1979John Hill, Lyndon
  • 1978Don McKelvey, Ottawa