The Wilmington New Castle Pediatric Association (WNCPA), founded in 1975, is dedicated to excellence in Pediatric Care in Delaware. The WNCPA is a 100% volunteer organization of pediatricians aiming to improve the standards of pediatric health care in New Castle County through pediatrician education, camaraderie, and support of local child health initiatives.
The 2023-2024 WNCPA Board of Directors
Nemishh Mehta, MD – President
Sangita Modi, MD – Vice president
Laura Lundgren, MD – Treasurer
Kathleen Leach, MD – Secretary
Rebecca Achterhof, MD
Katherine Callaghan, MD
Justin Eldridge, MD
William Geimeier, MD
Robert Walter, MD
Ricardo Castro Community Service Award
2000 – Dr. Calvin Hearne
2001 – Dr. David Levitsky
2002 – Dr. Maurice Liebesman
2003 – Dr. Charles Miller
2004 – Dr. Sarabeth Walker
2005 – Dr. Gershon Klein
2006 – Dr. Matthew McDermott
2007 – Dr. George Hilty
2008 – Dr. Forrest Hawkins
2009 – Dr. Antonio Narvaez
2010 – Drs. Shirley and Joel Klein
2011 – Dr. Charles Bean
2012 – Dr. Rita Meek
2013 – Dr. Lou Bartoshesky
2014 – Dr. Joseph DiSanto
2015 – Dr. Joseph Storlazzi
2016 – Dr. Cynthia Gabrielli
2017 – Dr. Aguida Atkinson
2018 – Dr. Joseph Vitale
2019 – Dr. Stephen Eppes
2020 – No award due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 – No award due to COVID-19 pandemic
2023 – Dr. J. Bartley Stewart
2024 – Dr. Quan C. Nguyen and Dr. William J. Geimeier