Dr. Kevin Ewanchyna, OMA "Physician Champion"
The OMA "Physician Champion" in the area of the prevention of prediabetes and diabetes is Kevin Ewanchyna, MD. Dr. Ewanchyna is a Corvallis family physician who serves as the chief medical officer for both Samaritan Health Plan Operations and the InterCommunity Health Network CCO. He is the 2019-20 OMA President, and has previously served as OMA Secretary-Treasurer and on the OMA Board of Trustees. Dr. Ewanchyna is Co-chair of the Evidence Based Best Practices Committee of the Oregon Health Leadership Council. He was born in Saskatchewan, Canada, and is board certified in family medicine in both Canada and the United States. Dr. Ewanchyna completed his undergraduate degree, medical degree, and residency at the University of Saskatchewan, and has been in practice for more than 20 years.