FALL RIVER, Mass. — Southcoast Health announced today that Dr. Wendy Stern, ENT, was awarded the Practitioner Excellence Award at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology held Sept. 10 through Sept. 13 in Chicago, IL.

The award recognizes Otolaryngologists who serve as role models to their peers; have practiced medicine in an exemplary manner and are sought out by other physicians because of their personal and effective care. Recipients must also exhibit civic leadership, charitable activity; leadership involvement with local, state, regional or national medical organizations; community education; or engagement in local civic and/or community activities.

Dr. Stern has offices in Fall River and Dartmouth. For an appointment, call 508-995-0700.