2023 National Doctors' Day | Emory School of Medicine

In recognition of Doctors' Day, the Emory School of Medicine Recognitions Committee sent out a call for nominations for doctors across the School of Medicine who go above and beyond. More than 200 Emory faculty members were nominated by their peers and colleagues for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of our patients and community through the care they provide, the research they conduct and their efforts to teach and inspire learners.

The committee reviewed each nomination and selected those who exemplify the outstanding faculty of the Emory School of Medicine. The quotes below were taken from the nomination materials.

Department of Ophthalmology Maria Aaron The Emory Clinic

Dr. Maria Aaron has an upbeat, outgoing, warm, and affable bedside manner. As a result, Dr. Aaron's patients LOVE her, and more importantly, they trust her diagnostic acumen and her skills as a surgeon.

Department of Pediatrics Melissa Adams Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Melissa Adams provides excellent care and has amazing communication skills. Dr. Adams is patient and understanding, even under duress, and forms wonderful bonds with her patients.

Department of Pediatrics Bolanle Akinsola Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

The quintessential PEM doctor, Dr. Bolanle Akinsola is supportive, caring and loved by all. As a clinician, Dr. Akinsola's skills are unmatched, and she effectively navigates the complexities of the varied disposition and acuity levels in the ED with grace and her effervescent laugh. Dr. Akinsola has been a trailblazer in the ED introducing quality improvement projects that actually improve the quality of life for our patients. For example, Dr. Akinsola introduced a policy of early analgesia utilizing intranasal fentanyl for patients with vaso-occlusive crisis and sickle cell anemia, and this policy has resulted in a reduction in hospital admission for crises related to their pain.

Department of Radiology Adina Alazraki Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Alazraki goes out of her way to aid her colleagues, both in radiology and other specialties, which takes the form of extra time committed to the best outcomes. She provides internal and external consults with care, sound reasoning and judgment that is hard to replicate.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Susana Alfonso The Emory Clinic

Dr. Susana Alfonso is an exceptional clinician. She is very caring and knowledgeable. These traits have made her one of the most sought-after physicians in the family medicine clinic. She is routinely booked for months in advance and has very low 'no-show' rates. Her patients make comments that she is the best doctor they have ever had, that she cares for their problems as if they were hers, and that she had made a huge difference in their lives. Dr. Alfonso is perhaps the best I have met at offering thorough and holistic care to her patients. Her patience and attention in managing challenging issues, including psychosocial issues, is one that makes her someone I would recommend to any family member. These characteristics are also central to her leadership skills, which are exceptional.

Department of Emergency Medicine Douglas Ander Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Douglas Ander projects compassion in the ER, and no one tries harder and more consistently than him. After 26 years, it is amazing that he remains cheerful and connected. He has the gift of making patients feel heard and cared for. He stands as a role model for excellence in our department.

Department of Surgery Cletus Arciero Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Cletus Arciero is a phenomenal breast surgical oncologist. Many of the patients we diagnose in the breast center follow up with Dr. Arciero as his bedside manner and surgical technique are outstanding. Patients absolutely love him. In addition to clinical duties, he participates in multidisciplinary care conferences ensuring patients have the best outcomes and heads the breast surgical oncology fellowship teaching the future generation of great breast surgeons.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Milena Armani The Emory Clinic

Dr. Milena Armani is a talented, generous and empathic clinician who consistently receives top patient care ratings. Dr. Armani is constantly looking for additional ways to support her patients and help them overcome barriers to care. Dr. Armani is a true team player in the clinic and provides outstanding support to her colleagues.

Department of Medicine Wendy Armstrong Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Wendy Armstrong is not only a superb physician but she is also a caring clinician and a staunch advocate for her patients. She does everything possible to provide patient-centered care and extends that beyond the exam room and into the community. A good example of that has been her work in decriminalizing HIV transmission.

Department of Anesthesiology Sona Arora Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Sona Arora has set a high standard for patient care in the Anesthesiology department. She is thorough and thoughtful in providing care to our patients and always goes the extra mile. As clinical director for the Grady Department of Anesthesia, she is responsible for clinical operations as well as trainee education. She has had an impact on countless anesthesia and surgical faculty.

Department of Medicine Hussein Asad Emory University Hospital

Dr. Hussein Asad and I have worked together since he joined Emory and I can say that he is one of the most genuine individuals I have ever met. He’s always there to help his coworkers, patients and families. He is patient, friendly and pleasant to work with.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Vaidehi Avadhani Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Vaidehi Avadhani wears many hats, from being a part of the department's leadership to being a dedicated diagnostician, a great teacher, a mentor and a fantastic colleague. Dr. Avadhani's excellent work ethic is evident in her commitment to patient care. She constantly seeks ways to improve laboratory workflow and clinical care, values teamwork and gets things done! Dr. Avadhani is highly regarded by her clinical and laboratory colleagues.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Bernadette Baker Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Bernadette Baker is an engaging and passionate physician. Her patients appreciate the joy she brings to their encounters and the connection that she forms with them. Dr. Baker is a true family physician, caring for patients in the hospital, in the clinic, and in the delivery room. Her patients value her well-rounded perspective.

Department of Anesthesiology Vipin Bansal Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Vipin Bansal works hard to provide pain control for patients with complex medical problems. He will place pain catheters in kids who have challenging anatomy and he spends time with families to help them understand their options.

Department of Medicine Jasna Beard Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Jasna Beard is an amazing physician and colleague who has done a wonderful job taking care of her patients since joining Emory. She has developed expertise in caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease and her patients love her. She is empathetic, caring, a great listener and has great communication skills. Her bedside manner is exemplary. These days it's easy to "hide" behind the computer. Dr. Beard limits any barriers between herself and her patients. “I very much feel the weight of patients' trust in us—especially as a faculty member at a referral center, and the responsibility to give them our best every day and work hard to stay on the cutting edge of new information.” She is also a favorite physician amongst not only many of our physician colleagues but also our GI nurses and techs who choose her for their own GI care. Her skills in using EMR are also tops. In the past year, Dr. Jasna Beard has led our In-Basket Task force to help with several issues related to workflow in EPIC. She has demonstrated a great command over the issues and helped educate our physicians, nurses and staff on best practices as it relates to the flow of portal messages. She has been enthusiastic, insightful, and innovative in this process. Her work in this area has had a huge impact in improving GI patient care. I hope that as I get older, I am able to find a physician to take care of me close to her caliber!

Department of Pediatrics Aamne Bell Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Aamne Bell is well-liked amongst all of our staff, especially our nurses. Dr. Bell treats everyone with the utmost respect and is a true team player. Dr. Bell has an incredible bedside manner and is the epitome of a pediatrician.

Department of Medicine Sivan Ben-Moshe The Emory Clinic

I wish I could send all of my patients and aging family members to Dr. Sivan Ben-Moshe. She has an impeccable bedside manner coupled with extensive expertise in geriatrics. She treats the patient as a whole, paying equal attention to medical and psychiatric comorbidities and considering the larger social and developmental context in which the patients are embedded. Dr. Sivan Ben-Moshe embodies what it means to be a patient's physician - she gets to know them, their families and their stories as she guides them on the path to health. She is a strong patient advocate who is thoughtful, kind, engaging and deeply empathic. She is the role model for aspiring physicians of all kinds and is an incredible ambassador in these years that have been so tough for so many. Dr. Ben-Moshe is an expert clinician in geriatrics and palliative care who goes above and beyond caring for her patients. She also advocates for patients and peers at the highest level. Above all, she is kind and compassionate.

Department of Medicine William Bender Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. William Bender is one of the best Pulmonary and Critical Care Physicians. He is professional, thorough and dedicated to his job. He is always immediately at the bedside when there are concerns for patients needing to go to the ICU. He explains the situation to the patient and their families so well that it puts them all at ease and they know they are in good hands.

Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Zachary Bercu Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Bercu is one of a kind and is dedicated to patient safety and care. He has created multiple systems to enhance the patient experience. He has promoted innovation in his field and created relationships with GA Tech students to find solutions for patient care dilemmas.

Department of Pediatrics Nehal Bhandari Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Nehal Bhandari has been critical to maximizing the function of the fast-track area of the pediatric ED, improving patient care by allowing for more efficient throughput in this area and the rest of the department. Dr. Bhandari always goes the extra mile to care for her patients, including taking time to call families back personally with test results. Through her wellness leadership initiatives, Dr. Bhandari helps all of us in PEM care for ourselves, so we can better care for our own patients.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Anjan Bhattacharyya Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital

Dr. Anjan Bhattacharyya always goes the extra mile for his patients and provides outstanding care every step of the way. Dr. Bhattacharyya is diligent and dedicated to his craft and is an inspiration for how a physician should practice.

Department of Medicine William Blake Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. William Blake is a truly dedicated, hard-working and an immensely caring provider in support of his patients. He is an amazing advocate for patient health and safety and consistently makes himself available to personally address patient issues and needs. Emory and the community it serves are fortunate to benefit from Dr. Blakes' contributions.

Department of Pediatrics Reena Blanco Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Reena Blanco is Department Director for one the busiest and highest acuity pediatric emergency departments in the country. Dr. Blanco has an established track record in outstanding collegial working relationships with other services and nursing. In addition to her ED responsibilities, Dr. Blanco is the Behavioral Mental Health Director for the ED Service Line, Influenza Vaccination Director and has responsibility for the ED transition to the AMB campus. Dr. Blanco also maintains clinical and research activities.

Department of Emergency Medicine Ingrid Bloom Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ingrid Bloom is a caring and compassionate physician who works in the demanding and challenging environment of the emergency department at EUH. She has a great rapport with her patients, their families and the multi-disciplinary team who are in the hospital 24/7 providing care for complex acutely ill and injured patients, the majority of whom call EHC their medical home. She does this while providing leadership in medical and paraprofessional education. Dr. Bloom is a pleasure to work with and loved by patients and staff alike. She is extremely conscientious and I would not hesitate to have her care for my family any time. She takes the time to update the family and sit down and talk to her patients despite challenges including space and bed constraints in the Emergency Department.

Department of Emergency Medicine Eliot Blum Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Eliot Blum goes above and beyond to show compassion for his patients and their families. He is consistently warm, kind, and professional. As an ER doctor, he goes out of his way to make sure his patients feel well cared for and get the best clinical care. Dr. Blum goes above and beyond with his residents, patients, and their families. He is one of the best bedside teachers in the department and is extremely passionate about the quality of care provided to his patients. He is the first to put in IVs and draw blood for the nurses, he is the first to push patients to X-ray or CT scan when it is busy and he always does it with a smile. Dr. Blum is extremely compassionate and everyone benefits when he is in the department.

Department of Emergency Medicine Elaine Bromberek Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Elaine Bromberek goes above and beyond for her patients and team members. She continuously receives praises from patients, she is always flexible and willing to go the extra mile to help the department when needed.

Department of Urology Brendan Browne Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Browne is a selfless colleague and dedicated to his patients. In his short time at Emory he has established a high-demand referral practice as one of the only surgeons in the region offering HoLEP, providing this needed option for many patients.

Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Becky Burger Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Becky Burger is the most courteous and humble doctor I know. She leads with kindness and compassion. She is very invested in quality improvement and education. She is an outstanding physician and a remarkable woman.

Department of Medicine Elizabeth Burgess Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Elizabeth Burgess is one of the nicest and kindest physicians you will ever find. She listens thoroughly to her patients, colleagues, and trainees such that you know you have her undivided attention, even if she has a million other things to do. She is always smiling and happy, asking how everyone else is doing and raising the mood of those around her. She regularly goes the extra mile for her patients in clinic.

Department of Medicine Elena Cabb The Emory Clinic

Dr. Elena Cabb is an expert clinician and educator who co-leads the aging week curriculum, all while she wears many hats in Emory healthcare.

Department of Emergency Medicine Joseph Carpenter Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Joseph Carpenter has demonstrated clinical, educational, and research excellence in his career. As a PI for many grants related to treatments for opioid use disorder, he has positively impacted many patients struggling with this disease. As an educator, he has educated countless residents, students and fellows in complex toxicologic and emergency medicine topics, making them accessible and memorable for all learners. He is a caring and dedicated physician who always advocates for his patients.

Department of Emergency Medicine Michael Carr Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Michael Carr is one of the hardest-working providers that I know. He works tirelessly to improve patient care and healthcare access. He specifically worked on a rural tele EMS project to bring emergency care to the most rural areas of GA. Beyond his dedication to these areas, he truly cares for the EM department and his patients. He continuously receives positive patient feedback, and he is an absolute joy to work with. He brings such a positive energy to the team. I'm thankful to work with him.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jennifer Casarella Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Jennifer Casarella provides compassionate care to Veterans experiencing opioid use disorder. Dr. Casarella helps destigmatize substance use disorders through evidence-based practice. Dr. Casarella is a phenomenal colleague, and a fierce advocate for patients in her role as clinician and Medical Director for the Opioid Treatment Clinic at the VA. Dr. Casarella goes above and beyond to collaborate on the care of complex patients, and think outside the box to engage these patients, who struggled with multiple psychosocial barriers and diagnostic presentations.

Department of Medicine Sukit Chaiyachati Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Dr. Sukit Chaiyachati has incredible patience and is dedicated to making sure his patients and their loved ones are well cared for and heard. He calls the patient's family after rounding every evening for updates and etc. It takes a long time, especially the difficult calls, and he will spend hours of his time speaking with them and comforting them. Moreover, he makes this effort to communicate every day!

Department of Surgery Middleton Chang Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Although early career, Dr. Middleton Chang has already created an excellent reputation for himself as a gifted technical surgeon who is always willing and able to help colleagues in need. He is attentive, personable, and thoughtful - the true skills of a modern surgeon!

Department of Pediatrics Sofia Chaudhary Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Sofia Chaudhary is a stellar physician both inside the Emergency Department and out. Dr. Chaudhary is a strong advocate for gun control and protecting the lives of innocent children and works tirelessly to make this state a safer place for all.

Department of Surgery Angela Cheng Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Cheng is an inspiring microvascular plastic surgeon who provides breast and general reconstruction services to her patients. Furthermore, she provides traumatic reconstruction care to patients at Grady Memorial Hospital as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Grady. She routinely provides outstanding care to her patients and families and has been instrumental in improving microsurgical care at Emory.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Betsy Collins Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Betsy Collins has championed clinical initiatives that are important for our patients, including Baby Friendly designation at EUHM. She is a sought-after clinician in the areas of transgender medicine and breastfeeding medicine, as well as a busy general obstetrician-gynecologist. Her patients love her and refer their friends and loved ones to her. She is actively involved in resident and medical student education and seeks to share her expertise with all learners. She is a fierce advocate for all people, a dedicated teacher, and is committed to providing compassionate and high-quality patient care.

Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Jesse Conyers Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Conyers is an inspiration to all doctors. She is compassionate when caring for patients, patient while teaching students, and pleasant to be around always.

Department of Pediatrics Jacinta Cooper Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Jacinta Cooper always works hard and goes above and beyond to take care of her patients. Dr. Cooper is one of the doctors that others call for help when facing a challenging case or when their own loved ones need help, which is a high honor.

Department of Anesthesiology Christina Creel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Christina Creel exemplifies putting the patient experience first in every encounter. She truly cares for her patients both in the Emergency department and in the ICU and goes out of her way to make sure they feel heard and understood. Furthermore, she is an excellent physician and the provider you want taking care of you or your loved ones. As the medical director of the Emory ECMO program, she has taken the reins in streamlining processes, providing structure, and growing the program.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Kimberly Curseen Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Kimberly Curseen is one of the kindest, most compassionate and inclusive providers and educators I have come across in my career. She is insightful, perceptive, and is one of the best communicators. She is an amazing human.

Department of Medicine Alexis Cutchins Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Alexis Cutchins has been at EUHM for a decade, going above and beyond for her patients. She has become an expert in the care of patients with POTS and other challenging-to-diagnose-and-manage chronic symptomatology, including post-COVID syndrome with cardiac symptoms. Dr. Cutchins takes time with each patient, validates their condition as real, and provides therapeutic options tailored to the patient. She has developed a true expertise, and is an incredible resource for her patients and Emory.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Carrie Cwiak Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Carrie Cwiak is simply remarkable. She is a committed and compassionate clinician. She consistently moves mountains to help patients get the care they need. She is also a tireless advocate and leader, which has always been true, but is even more apparent now as we navigate patient care in an increasingly restrictive reproductive health environment.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Nupur Dalal Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Nupur Dalal is a palliative medicine physician at EUHM who demonstrates caring and deep compassion in his work with patients with serious illnesses and their families. He is able to provide the emotional support needed by patients and families and also the guidance that they often are seeking in a difficult situation, ensuring that any recommendations are based on the patient's goals and values. He also is a tremendous resource for the many learners who rotate on the Palliative Care Service at EUHM. Dr. Dalal has been with Palliative Care at EUHM for just over 2 years, and in that time has become known for his ability to help patients and families in very challenging and emotional situations. Dr. Dalal carries this load without changing his kind, open, and approachable demeanor, and is willing to lend a hand whenever asked. He has helped so many of the patients and families (and care teams!) at EUHM cope with difficult decisions associated with severe illnesses. Thank you, Dr. Dalal!

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Telsie Davis Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Telsie Davis is a champion for her patients, an advocate for equity and access to evidence-based integrated care, and a thoughtful colleague. During her 10 years at the Atlanta VA, Dr. Davis developed an integrated treatment group for Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and Substance Use Disorders. Dr. Davis helped to charter and co-chairs the Mental Health Service Line Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee which aims to create a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, policies, and services.

Department of Neurology Jaydevsinh Dolia Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Dolia has been an inspiration, a supporter and an advocate for his patients. I am proud to have had him as a colleague and a friend.

Department of Pediatrics Karen Effinger Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Karen Effinger is the Medical Director of the Aflac Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Program. Through this program, Dr. Effinger coordinates interdisciplinary care by focusing on the early detection of potential sequelae to treatment and provides education for survivors, families, and providers. Dr. Effinger is passionate about her patients which is evident by the appreciation she receives from patients and parents. Through her leadership skills, Dr. Effinger has increased clinic volume over 30% and now sees 80% of our survivors.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Jane Ellis Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Jane Ellis is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist who cares for pregnant patients with medical complexities. She leads multidisciplinary teams to care for complex patients to optimize outcomes for both mothers and infants. She is the Director of the Regional Perinatal Center at Grady, which serves nearly 40 counties and offers medical consultation and education and accepts transfer of patients whose care needs exceed the resources of their local facility. She is a member of the Georgia Maternal Mortality Review Committee and the Georgia Perinatal Quality Collaborative, which are State-level networks that champion quality initiatives across the state.

Department of Surgery David Elwood Emory University Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Elwood is one of the kindest, most hardworking people on this planet. All the patients love him, and he is so wonderful to all residents, faculty, and staff. He is a great teacher, knowledgeable, very approachable, and always helping out the acute care surgery team, above and beyond. Everyone loves working with him, and he makes our job much more enjoyable. We are so lucky to have him at this institution. He is tirelessly dedicated to his work, but also to his family and friends.

Department of Medicine Lauren Epstein Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Lauren Epstein is the Hospital Epidemiologist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. She has been guiding colleagues and staff on the COVID-19 and Monkeypox response. Her contributions include authorship of policies, education of staff and patients, as well as coordination of the medical center vaccine effort. She is a wonderful clinician and member of the Infectious Diseases team.

Department of Surgery Guillermo Escobar Emory University Hospital

From a patient: Dr. Escobar goes above and beyond for his patients. He was able to address a medical issue that I was dealing with for years and unsuccessfully resolved at multiple other, highly regarded, medical facilities in other states. Not only was he able to work up and treat my medical problem, he did it with enthusiasm and empathy. He even placed an IV on me at 11:30 p.m. after a long day of surgery because I was in pain, requiring pain medication, and the IV team had gone home. I will never forget it. Dr Escobar goes above and beyond for his patients. He is willing to round late into the night, even after a long OR day. He clearly loves his chosen career and takes good care of the ‘whole person’. He is an asset to Emory and deserves to be recognized.

Department of Pediatrics Idil Ezhuthachan Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Idil Ezhuthachan has been an amazing addition to our division and a true blessing to our patients, specifically our immunology patients who have experienced some turnover recently with their physicians. Dr. Ezhuthachan has provided empathy along with seamless continuity of care and families' comments about Dr. Ezhuthachan include that they feel heard, comforted, and really felt like she cared. Dr. Ezhuthachan finds a way to connect with families at the level of their hearts!

Department of Surgery Robert Fang Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Fang is a plastic and hand surgeon who provides exemplary care for his patients. He goes above and beyond to develop and implement personalized treatment plans for his patients in order to achieve the best outcome possible.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Eugene (Gene) Farber Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Eugene Farber is a theoretically informed psychotherapist. Dr. Farber forms authentic relationships with his patients. Dr. Farber's interventions really help his patients develop healthier interpersonal relationships and feel better about themselves. The patients at the IDP are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Farber available to them for psychotherapy.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Alton Farris Emory University Hospital

Dr. Alton Farris is one of the most, if not the most, dedicated pathologists in our system. Dr. Farris tirelessly and reliably takes care of patients with kidney disease, especially those who had kidney transplants. There is rarely a weekend when Dr. Farris cannot be found in his office diagnosing patients’ diseases and contributing to the latest science. In addition, Dr. Farris is highly affable and never complains. Everything Dr. Farris does serves to advance the mission, and he is a true role model.

Department of Medicine Javan Ferguson Emory University Hospital Midtown

I can attest that Dr. Javan Ferguson is truly a great colleague. He believes in collaboration of care and despite the enormous amount of pressure he is under as a EUHM hospital nocturnist, he always puts excellent patient care above all else. He counsels. He teaches. He empathizes. He collaborates. He is a true model of a compassionate and competent physician.

Department of Urology Christopher Filson Atlanta VA Medical Center, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Filson is an amazing, devoted physician and a gem of the Department of Urology. He is always accessible to his patients - and goes out of his way to help anyone in need. He is also a tireless advocate for our veterans and the nation's military heroes.

Department of Pediatrics Kiesha Fraser Doh Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh is the founder and chair of the Physician Community Outreach Committee. Dr. Fraser Doh is very passionate about delivering quality and safe care to her patients and having that continuity of care carried on to the community through their primary care physicians to foster the wholeness and wellness of the children and families in her care. Dr. Fraser Doh is always pleasant to work with and is such a joy to be around!

Department of Medicine Michael Gallagher Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Michael Gallagher is an exceptional colleague. He goes the extra mile with his patients and families, making sure to take the time and communicate with family members. He is an excellent educator and teaches students and residents with great enthusiasm. He is also assisting the school of medicine with direct observation of M3 student history and physicals, providing critical and constructive feedback to make our students are better doctors in the long run.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sandra Gjorgova Gjeorgjievski Emory University Hospital

Dr. Sandra Gjorgova Gjeorgjievski is a very dedicated faculty member of our department who has shown great interest in clinical service and teaching. Dr. Gjorgova Gjeorgjievski is extremely hard working and goes the extra mile on all of her cases to give the patient care the excellence that the Emory name brings.

Department of Medicine Allie Goins Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Allie Goins is a compassionate physician who has an excellent work ethic. She is a patient advocate.

Department of Pediatrics Grace Gombolay Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Grace Gombolay is an amazing clinician, teacher, and researcher. Dr. Gombolay is always available for advice on patients or for a consult and she will often add on patients to her busy clinic schedule. Dr. Gombolay is a great teacher and often has many learners working with her in clinic. Dr. Gombolay is also collaborative in her research projects.

Department of Pediatrics Holly Gooding Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

As one of the only adolescent medicine physicians in Atlanta, Dr. Holly Gooding provides exemplary care and is responsible for teaching adolescent medicine to all of the pediatric residents. Dr. Gooding demonstrates best practices about how to talk to teens about sensitive topics and practices evidence-based medicine. Dr. Gooding is also an excellent educator!

Department of Surgery Wendy Greene Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Greene is one of the kindest, most calm people, and a wonderful surgeon. She is very approachable by all her colleagues, residents, and staff. She provides excellent care to the patients, and always ensures she updates and includes patients' families as well. She is constantly looking at ways to improve the surgery team, and always willing to help out. She is involved in numerous higher positions, but is able to successfully balances her roles well, She is very hardworking and dedicated.

Department of Medicine David Guidot Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. David Guidot is the epitome of a gracious, humanistic and compassionate clinician. He never asks anyone to do something he wouldn't do himself and has made innumerable sacrifices for patients, staff and colleagues. His sense of ethics and commitment has always been the source of inner strength which has led him to courageously speak truth to power irrespective of the personal cost.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Ritu Gupta Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ritu Gupta, a medical renal and genitourinary pathologist, is passionate about trainee learning, is an active member of PEACE (Partnership of Emory and Africa for Cancer and Education), and is a part of education and advocacy at regional and national specialty organizations. Dr. Gupta has worked with the laboratory in quality and process improvement efforts and is also directly involved in reviewing cases with nephrologists and clinical colleagues at GU Tumor Boards for improved patient care.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Tiffany Hailstorks Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Tiffany Hailstorks goes above and beyond with her patients. Practicing obstetrics and family planning is incredibly stressful right now between helping our patients access the care they need in a timely fashion and the crushing maternal morbidity and mortality in our state. Dr Hailstorks gives 110% every day. She brings her sense of humor and positive energy to patient care and teaching our fellows, residents and medical students. She is a true gem.

Department of Urology Mohammad Hajiha Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Hajiha has taken over the role of acting section lead of urology and completely revamped the access for patients, helped develop the new robotic surgery program, and made himself a great advocate for our Veterans to make sure they get premier urologic care that they deserve.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Joya Hampton-Anderson The Emory Clinic

Dr. Joya Hampton-Anderson is developing a clinical research program that uses culturally specific protective factors like positive racial identity development and socialization to better support Black youth with mental health concerns. Dr. Hampton-Anderson works with youth and families using an empirically supported, collaborative, culturally responsive approach to treatment. Dr. Hampton-Anderson has published several research papers and given numerous presentations on culturally responsive care and racial/ethnic minority mental health concerns.

Department of Radiation Oncology Sheela Hanasoge Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Sheela Hanasoge has practiced diligently over the last 5 years providing care to cancer patients a Grady through service in the department and collaborations with her colleagues. She is a vital member of the budding head and neck multi-disciplinary team/clinic. She has blossomed as an educator of our residents (as well as those outside of radiation) and has sought to further her educational talents through participation in the Emory-sponsored medical educator course. In addition to all of that her attention to detail and work ethic make my job as medical director much easier and I'm grateful for that.

Department of Urology Lindsey Hartsell Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Hartsell is a phenomenal physician. As a fellowship-trained GU reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Hartsell provides compassionate and expert care to patients with some of the most complex reconstructive needs. Dr. Hartsell goes above and beyond to care for and treat her patients. She tackles some of the most difficult reconstructive cases and gives her patients hope and improved quality of life. She can always be found with a cheerful smile on her face and is always happy to help our teams whenever asked.

Department of Surgery Elizabeth Hechenbleikner Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Hechenbleikner is an incredibly dedicated surgeon, in addition to being a very kind colleague and pleasure to work with! She is an asset to Emory Healthcare

Department of Medicine Christopher Hillhouse Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Christopher Hillhouse is the medical co-director of our cardiology floor. He has hit the ground running in implementing projects that help our colleagues and our patients. He is a member of the procedure service. He is an excellent educator and residents enjoy working with him. He advocates for equitable care for our diverse and vulnerable population.

Department of Pediatrics Billy Holcombe Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Billy Holcombe is a newer faculty member but has entered our department with passion and dedication to patient care. Dr. Holcombe has already implemented a new brief targeted intervention program to efficiently identify neurocognitive late effects within our pediatric cancer survivor program. This program has already increased access to important screening to improve patients' academic quality of life. Dr. Holcombe is also very well-received and respected by his patients.

Department of Medicine Aziz Hoque Emory Decatur Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Aziz Hoque is a fierce patient advocate, going above and beyond to meet each patient where he or she is. He spends a great deal of time educating his patients (and their families) on every aspect of their care, and he makes himself extra available for any needs when they arise. He is also an incredible colleague and teammate, often the first person to volunteer to help out when coverage is needed. His selfless and caring approach to his patients and his work team sets him apart from the pack!

Department of Emergency Medicine George Hughes Emory University Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. George Hughes is an excellent provider. He continuously receives positive patient feedback. Beyond being an excellent provider, Dr. Hughes cares about the EM Department and Emory. He strives for the department to provide the best care possible and is always looking for ways to improve the department. He played a huge part in the front end redesign at the EUH ED. He has a positive impact on patients, colleagues, and everyone he comes into contact with. Emory is better in part due to his work.

Department of Pediatrics Ruth Hwu Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Ruth Hwu is an absolute role model of a physician. Dr. Hwu provides compassionate yet efficient care in the pediatric ED. Dr. Hwu is always calm even when the department feels chaotic. Dr. Hwu serves as a leader of our simulation program in our division and is currently working to improve our medical resuscitations as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sadaf Ilyas Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Dr. Sadaf Ilyas has been on staff at EJCH for many years! Dr. Ilyas is a very conscientious, thorough, and caring pathologist. Her reports are always clear and timely. I am so happy to share patients with her.

Department of Urology Nourhan Ismaeel Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Ismaeel is an empathetic, caring, and amazing urologist - she can always be counted on to help her colleagues and her patients. She is patient-centered, attentive to detail, and an outstanding surgeon.

Department of Medicine Sol Jacobs Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Sol Jacobs consistently provides outstanding care for his patients. He works nights and weekends to ensure that patients receive high-quality care at Emory Midtown. He is a role model for early career faculty and fellows on how to diagnose and treat endocrine diseases but also how to develop long-term relationships with patients. He is the doctor that doctors send their family members to for care or see themselves. He frequently adds on patients or accepts informal consults from colleagues.

Department of Ophthalmology Nieraj Jain The Emory Clinic

Dr. Nieraj Jain goes above and beyond for his patients, even providing his personal contact information for patients to reach him outside of clinic hours. Dr. Jain consistently receives high patient satisfaction scores for the care he provides. Dr. Jain is often who we turn to for clinical cases that no one else can diagnose. Dr. Jain is an expert clinician and surgeon.

Department of Medicine Suzana John The Emory Clinic

Dr. Suzana John is in charge of the Emory Myositis Clinic, and her patients in the clinic are very sick with complicated disease courses. She goes above and beyond in the care for her patients, frequently calling to check on them and updating their families. She spends time discussing their cases with colleagues in other divisions to ensure the best treatment plans.

Department of Surgery Laura Johnson Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Johnson started as the new Director of the Walter L. Ingram Burn Center during a time of incredible turmoil and tragedy. Since that time she has worked tirelessly with the team to keep the unit focused on the future, build a vision, and expand our services. She has also served as one of only two full-time surgeons in the unit, frequently taking call for several continuous days in a row, all the while working to recruit and strengthen the team. She has shown unbelievable resilience and ingenuity as she has worked to improve burn patient care, research, and program infrastructure. She is kind and caring and brilliant. Such an amazing addition flying our faculty and a gem for Grady.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Erin Jones The Emory Clinic

Dr. Jones works tirelessly to provide care to the most difficult-to-treat eating disorder patients. She is a beacon of hope to families struggling to support their adolescents. She goes above and beyond to help coordinate care and facilitate communication with outside providers/nutritionists. This tremendous behind-the-scenes work is rarely credited but is critical to providing the very best patient care. She is a beloved supervisor and provides valuable consultation to her colleagues.

Department of Pediatrics Stephanie Keller Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Stephanie Keller is a Pediatric Neurologist who has created a leukodystrophy and neurometabolic program and taken it to a national level. There was no such program prior to Dr. Keller joining Emory Pediatric Neurology in 2013. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is now participating in leukodystrophy clinical trials with new, state of art (potential) treatments.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Namita Khanna Emory University Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Namita Khanna is my "go-to" GYN Oncologist when I have a question about a scan, labs, or to refer my patients when I have made a cancer diagnosis. She is always willing to talk through a case or to be back-up for a difficult case. When I see patients return after she has cared for them, they talk about the compassionate care they received. Her dedication to her patients should be recognized. Dr. Khanna is an amazing physician who has provided outstanding care for gynecology oncology patients for the past 12 years. As Chief of Service at the Emory University Hospital, she has worked across interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality surgical and inpatient care for women. She is also an amazing resource for gynecologic surgeons in the OR for complicated surgical cases. She is caring and compassionate in her counseling to patients and willingness to provide assistance.

Department of Pediatrics Anjali Kirpalani Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Anjali Kirpalani is an adept and caring physician, colleague, and mentor. Dr. Kirpalani goes above and beyond for her patients, always forming holistic plans. Many colleagues seek out Dr. Kirpalani's thoughts on how to care for complex patients, and she makes herself available to help however she can. Additionally, Dr. Kirpalani is the program director for the PHM fellowship program and has mentored many fellows and residents.

Department of Medicine Paul Kirschbaum Emory Decatur Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Simply put, Dr. Paul Kirschbaum is one of the fiercest advocates for his patients that I've ever met. He will put in whatever amount of time and effort is needed to make sure his patients receive the care they need, and he is always pushing our team to improve so that we can provide the best possible care to ALL patients in our clinic. He is also unbelievably selfless as a colleague, offering his time and talents to help wherever help is needed. The world could use many more Dr. Kirschbaums.

Department of Orthopaedics Lee Kneer The Emory Clinic

Dr. Lee Kneer has a great bedside manner. He is kind, caring, and compassionate. Dr. Kneer is very competent and thoughtful clinically. Dr. Kneer is forward-thinking and willing to be creative in his intervention approach. Dr. Kneer loves being a doctor and taking care of patients, and he shares appropriately about himself, in ways that give his patients hope. Dr. Kneer does his best to help patients so they can avoid surgery if that is their preference.

Department of Surgery David Kooby Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Kooby is extremely patient and loved by every human being alive - patient and professionals. Humble but confident - perfect combination. He works hard to satisfy the patient's adherence to plan of care and meet their goals of care!

Department of Pediatrics Gagan Kooner Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Gagan Kooner is a true team player. Dr. Kooner walks into every ED shift with a smile and ready to take on any challenge she may face.

Department of Medicine Abi Kukoyi Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Abi Kukoyi is a role model physician who provides excellent and compassionate care to her patients both in the ICU and in the pulmonary clinic. As medical director of the pulmonary clinic, she strives to enhance the patient experience and improve access for our Grady patients. Clinic staff comment that she's an amazing person to work with, is a dedicated provider and makes patient care a priority. She goes above and beyond in all settings to make sure the patient is getting the best care.

Department of Emergency Medicine Lekshmi Kumar Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Lekshmi Kumar is an amazing physician. She strives to improve patient care, with a focus on EMS. There's no job too big or small for Dr. Kumar. She goes above and beyond. She is always willing to jump in and help in the department when needed.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Susan Kunihiro The Emory Clinic

Dr. Susan Kunihiro was a key member of the planning committee for the joint Emory and UAB regional palliative care conference. This conference was well attended and important to the field of palliative medicine. It is one of the few palliative conferences that serve the southeast. She is an excellent clinician and has been honored by patient experience. She assists with quality improvement within the clinic. Dr. Kunihiro led us with patience and expertise through the Epic transition.

Department of Pediatrics Joseph Langham Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Joseph Langham's presence is a joy, and his work ethic is out of this world. On shift, you know patients will be well cared for, seen efficiently and that you'll share a few laughs along the way. Dr. Langham is a part of the leadership team for DEI and co-leads faculty recruitment. It is because of Dr. Langham's efforts that our division is well-rounded, diverse and culturally sensitive. Dr. Langham is also a researcher, and his work in inclusion as it relates to patient care is an inspiration to all.

Department of Medicine Angel Leon Emory University Hospital Midtown

For over three decades, Dr. Angel Leon has been a true champion, not just for Cardiology at EUHM, but for all of EUHM and its patients, and for Emory Cardiology as a whole. He continues to work daily on maintaining EUHM as a regional superstar for cardiology, drawing superb faculty to keep Emory at the cutting edge in cardiology and mitigating the challenging healthcare financial crisis. In addition to all this, he is an amazing electrophysiologist, beloved by his patients. Thank you, Dr. Leon!

Department of Medicine Francis LeVert Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Francis LeVert goes above and beyond in doing the right thing with patients and family members. On his own time, I have heard him have conversations with patients or family members that few other doctors would consider doing. He is unassuming and always does the right thing. His patience is endless.

Department of Surgery Tiffany Liang Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Tiffany Liang is an amazing part of the vascular surgery group at EUHM - she is incredibly thoughtful and always willing to help. The trainees particularly enjoy working with her due to her patience, bedside manner, and interest in their overall well-being. She is a great example of the ever-changing face of Emory surgery!

Department of Pediatrics Wendy Little Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Wendy Little is a true leader in our emergency department. Dr. Little is one of the people you go to with a difficult clinical case or procedure. Dr. Little is eager to help and teach.

Department of Pediatrics Belise Livingston-Burns Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Belise Livingston-Burns is a dedicated pediatrician who provides outstanding leadership as the medical director of the Primary Care Clinic at Hughes Spalding Hospital. Dr. Livingston-Burns advocates for her patients and colleagues and creates processes that improve access and care.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Allison LoPilato The Emory Clinic

Dr. LoPilato is a fantastic clinician and someone who others in the department look to for advice and support. She is one of the few providers who is comfortable treating high-risk, suicidal adolescents (a growing population who needs support now more than ever). She has a strong understanding of evidence-based treatments for this group, and she works very well with families and parents. She also goes above and beyond to provide consultation and support to other clinicians.

Department of Surgery Albert Losken Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Losken is an outstanding clinician and surgeon who provides breast and general reconstructive care to the Atlanta region. He is a leader within our field who consistently pushes the boundaries of reconstructive care to obtain the best results for his patients and their families. His level of compassion for his patients is unrivaled, and he goes above and beyond to ensure they are well cared for.

Department of Pediatrics Tabitha Lyon Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Tabitha Lyon has excellent bedside manner and a wealth of knowledge. Dr. Lyon is an advocate for both her patients and residents. Dr. Lyon's mastery of pediatric hospital medicine combined with her knowledge of outpatient care makes her an excellent physician and educator.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Kelly Magliocca Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Kelly Magliocca has set a high bar for patient care and faculty support. Dr. Magliocca is the Director of Pathology Service at Midtown and supports all faculty members and staff to ensure high-quality patient care. Dr. Magliocca is very dedicated to quality assurance of pathology diagnoses to ensure patients get optimal care and management. In addition, Dr. Magliocca cares about the faculty members and staff to ensure their well-being. Dr. Magliocca publishes high-profile papers to advance the field of head and neck pathology.

Department of Pediatrics Kevin Maher Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Kevin Maher is a silent force behind the section being able to provide the clinical care for patients in the PICU. As a leader, Dr. Maher is very aware of the impact that people have in our clinical practice

Department of Pediatrics Jordan Marchak-Gilleland Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Jordan Marchak-Gilleland is a strong advocate and expert in the field of pediatric cancer survivorship. Dr. Marchak-Gilleland has dedicated her career to understanding the needs of this population and her research and clinical efforts have grown our psychosocial services for this population exponentially during her tenure. Our Survivor Clinic is undoubtedly one of the best in the country, and much of this is due to Dr. Marchak-Gilleland's leadership and commitment to improving the quality of life for these patients.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Erica Marshall-Lee Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Lee is an expert in providing psychosocial rehabilitation recovery collaborative care with adults with serious mental disorders and personality disorders. She is also a tireless advocate for this vulnerable population and promotes social justice advocacy for mental health consumers through the provision of inclusive treatment.

Department of Urology Akanksha Mehta Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Working in the field of infertility and sexual medicine, Dr. Mehta navigates sensitive topics with the highest level of professionalism and compassion. She is relentlessly patient and calm with people who are exceedingly demanding of her and her clinical team. Dr. Mehta is a phenomenal human and physician. She is the Urology program director and has completely turned around the urology program for the better. She is such a caring physician to all her patients. She is a huge role model and I aspire to be like her.

Department of Emergency Medicine Ethan Meisel Atlanta VA Medical Center, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Ethan Meisel goes above and beyond to teach residents and provides excellent care for his patients. He picks up shifts when there are illnesses or gaps in the schedule. Beyond being an excellent colleague, Dr. Meisel worked to make the VA Emergency Department the first Geriatric Accredited Emergency Department in Georgia. This has raised patient satisfaction and created a program to allow superior care for our patients.

Department of Neurology Aurangzeb Memon Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Aurangzeb Memon is a valued Neurohospitalist at ESJH. His knowledge, skills and care for our patients are phenomenal. He is truly a hidden gem.

Department of Pediatrics Judson Miller Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Judson Miller is one of the best pediatricians I have ever worked with. Dr. Miller has trained and inspired hundreds of pediatric residents. In addition, Dr. Miller is an amazing citizen within the pediatric community of Georgia.

Department of Medicine David Minkoff Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. David Minkoff has an excellent bedside manner. Patients and families love him because he provides thorough patient care.

Department of Pediatrics Gargi Mukherjee Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Gargi Mukherjee brings a kind and thoughtful presence to the bedside when she is caring for sick children at Egleston. Dr. Mukherjee is mindful of the challenges our families face and takes a long view in considering how their care in hospital will be most effectively taken up in the outpatient setting. Dr. Mukherjee has a particular interest in adolescent health and has made that the focus of her quality improvement initiatives.

Department of Pediatrics Brittany Murray Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Brittany Murray is the quintessential leader. Dr. Murray is a constant advocate for faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students. Dr. Murray has excellent clinical acumen and is a grade-A academician. Dr. Murray is one of the faculty who you hope you are on with when your shift schedule comes out. Dr. Murray balances allowing learners to develop their own styles while taking high-quality care of patients. Dr. Murray is always open to helping a colleague think through the differential and workup of a complex patient presenting to the emergency department. Dr. Murray is a colleague that many of us turn to for a second opinion/sounding board and her input into patient care improves patient care and collegiality in the department.

Department of Medicine Sathya Naidu Emory University Hospital

Dr. Sathya Naidu has done great work as the 7E Medical director! She's worked closely with nursing to optimize interdisciplinary communication on the unit. She is always available to discuss challenges on the unit. She is a very thoughtful and attentive clinician and a dedicated team player.

Department of Medicine Soo Namgoong Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Soo Namgoong is a very passionate, hard-working and enthusiastic physician. He goes above and beyond to care for his patients, is always available to help his team in times of need and does not miss any opportunity to teach his colleagues. He is very versed with the VA system and is always very helpful and ready to help any colleague facing problems with electronic medical records. He leads the length-of-stay work group and does a terrific job at the Atlanta VA.

Department of Urology Vikram Narayan Emory University Hospital

Dr. Narayan has almost single-handedly been able to smoothly transition the entire Urology department over to EPIC. His tireless efforts have made the transition seamless. Because of him, our department is thriving compared to others in the institution. Dr. Narayan is the consummate patient advocate, makes himself available around the clock for his patients by phone, and is tirelessly engaged in helping cure their bladder cancer, even when things seem bleak.

Department of Medicine Jessica Nave Emory University Hospital

Dr. Jessica Nave is an inspiration to us all! She is always going the extra mile for her patients. She is highly respected throughout the hospital and known as a thorough and dedicated clinician. She is a very supportive leader and always looks for ways to improve our workload, ensure consistent staffing, and advocate for us to hospital leadership.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Stella Nelms Emory Rehabilitation Hospital

Dr. Nelms provides gold-standard and superior health care to her patients, as evidenced by being named as a 2022 Emory Health Care Physician Group Practice Top 10% Platinum Provider. She is also committed to the business of mentoring and training upcoming clinicians in understanding the experience and treatment of chronic pain.

Department of Emergency Medicine Kahra Nix Emory University Hospital

Dr. Kahra Nix is an asset to the department of emergency medicine. Through her work in the ER, she compassionately cares for some of the most medically complex patients in the state, ensuring they receive timely and excellent care. Through her ultrasound education, she ensures students, residents and fellows have the skills they need to rapidly diagnose clinical problems in the ER to improve patient outcomes through timely interventions.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Gina Northington Emory University Hospital

Dr. Gina Northington is very caring and willing to take on patients who really need her assistance given the complexity of their medical situation. She has a calm demeanor that is very comforting to her patients. She is extremely competent and adept at handling challenging clinical situations.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Oguchi Nwosu The Emory Clinic

Dr. Oguchi Nwosu and I became colleagues in 2005. He has become one of the pillars of our Section and stands out for his commitment to excellence in patient care and citizenship both within the Department, the community and internationally. He provides expert clinical care and it is notable that he continues to provide full-scope family medicine including obstetrical care, inpatient care and procedures. His patients are fiercely loyal refusing to see anyone else.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Lynn O'Neill Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Lynn O'Neill is exceptionally empathic and an outstanding communicator. She always goes above and beyond to provide the absolute best care to her patients. She is a true team player!

Department of Urology Ken Ogan Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ogan epitomizes professionalism and compassionate care. On a professional level, you can always count on him to answer the phone or say "yes" when asked for help. From a patient's perspective, he is kind, skilled, and caring. He is an invaluable member of the Emory physician practice and an incredible colleague and surgeon.

Department of Emergency Medicine Anwar Osborne Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Anwar Osborne is a tireless advocate for his patients, learners and colleagues. He is able to connect with patients in their most difficult days in the ER and demonstrates compassion, connection and cares for them. He is an excellent clinician with an eye for details that change patient management. His dual training in medicine and emergency medicine enables him to provide the best care for his patients while educating learners to provide the same level of excellent care. He is an asset to Emory!

Department of Neurosurgery Aqueel Pabaney Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Aqeel Pabaney is a neuro-interventionalist and neurosurgeon supporting the Marcus stroke and Trauma centers at Grady Hospital. As one of the few physicians supporting both centers, he cares for the most acute and complex of patients with one of the most demanding call schedules in Emory Healthcare. Despite the demands, Dr. Pabaney is universally recognized by the staff, residents, and colleagues, as one of the kindest, most caring, and most collegial physicians at Grady.

Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Susan Palasis Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Palasis is the new Pediatric Neuroradiology Chief. She has in a very short time aligned services with Pediatric Neurosciences. The pediatric neuroradiologists are enthusiastically collaborating with clinical services, in both clinical care and research initiatives.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Michelle Park The Emory Clinic

Dr. Michelle Park is an extraordinary clinician. She received written complement from a very ill patient that was forwarded to Dr. Lewin. She has been a positive force for change in the supportive care clinic. She identified and participated in several process improvement projects which has led us to have more effective workflows and improved patient care. She is highly respected and we are so lucky to have her as colleague.

Department of Medicine William (Clyde) Partin The Emory Clinic

Underneath his quiet and understated demeanor, Dr. Partin listens intently to his patients and cares about them deeply. It is remarkable that he comes to the hospital every time a patient of his is admitted. He collaborates in positive and productive ways with his patients' team of specialists. He is like an old-fashioned GP in terms of his availability and accessibility but is current with state-of-the-art medicine. He is a patient advocate and provides patient- and family-centered care.

Department of Anesthesiology Gaurav Patel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Gaurav Patel always goes above and beyond to make sure that patients are well taken care of. He works hard clinically to manage even the most complex surgical cases and anesthetics. Truly works miracles, saving lives! Dr Patel is always a strong anesthesiologist in the OR, but then he goes above and beyond in all of his administrative roles. He truly cares about his patients, and his clinical management is awesome. He also treats all of his colleagues with respect.

Department of Medicine Kunal Patel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Kunal Patel has fully immersed himself in the work of being an academic hospitalist, despite being our newest teammate. He was a tremendous resource for many of us during the Epic transition and was always available to help troubleshoot. He's explored multiple teaching opportunities, including working with the IM residents for their ACLS training. He is a compassionate physician, and nurses often comment on how much they appreciate working alongside him.

Department of Medicine Sri Patnana Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Sri Patnana is a knowledgeable and compassionate gastroenterologist who practices full-time at Grady Memorial Hospital. Over the past three years, Dr. Patnana spearheaded the creation and implementation of a gastrointestinal motility service at Grady. Through this service, he provides valuable care through advanced diagnostic techniques including esophageal and anorectal manometry and pH impedance testing. This service provides essential care to the outpatient population at Grady.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Deniz Peker Barclift Emory University Hospital

Dr. Deniz Peker has set a high bar for patient care and faculty support. Dr. Peker is the Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion of Pathology to support all faulty members and staff for their well-being. Dr. Peker has organized multiple activities for faculty, resident and staff well-being, and the feedback is universally positive. In addition, Dr. Peker is a superb hematopathologist to make accurate diagnoses in routine and challenging cases to ensure high quality patient care. Dr. Peker is very dedicated physician.

Department of Neurology Cederic Pimentel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Pimentel always goes above and beyond for his patients. He takes the time to sit down and explain their loved one's severe neurologic problems and what effect it will have on their life. He is always there to support other clinicians and work through complicated patients or give a hand when it is needed during an emergency. His clinical knowledge has helped me when I was a fellow and continues to be a support as an attending. He is such a dedicated clinician who truly makes a difference

Department of Radiology Maria Piraner Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Dr. Maria Piraner is an excellent physician and colleague. Her bedside manner and calming demeanor alleviate patients’ anxiety. Her careful explanation of imaging during consultations help patients understand their condition. Patients say she has “gentle hands” during procedures. The team under Dr. Piraner’s leadership at the EJCH Center for Breast Care is outstanding. She participates in multi-disciplinary breast conferences, contributing her expertise for best practices/patient outcomes.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Marissa Platner Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Marissa Platner is an exceptional clinician and a mentor for the residents. She is a huge asset to the Emory Gyn/Ob maternal and family medicine practice. Her job is extremely difficult, specifically counseling patients on fetal anomalies and genetic syndromes which is a very difficult topic to discuss presently in Georgia. She does it with a high level of compassion and sympathy and leaves her patients feeling like they have a physician who truly cares about them and their fetus.

Department of Anesthesiology Amit Prabhakar Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Amit Prabhakar works diligently to provide the highest standard of care to patients. He takes time to personally speak with other specialists involved with patient care to ensure the entire team is heard and in agreement for more complex cases. He is supportive of all staff with a “can do” attitude that is much appreciated for morale. Dr. Prabhakar goes above and beyond to care for patients and communicate with their families. He is well spoken and always does his best to empathize with his patients.

Department of Medicine Patrick Pullin Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Patrick Pullin is a great physician. He has been working for Emory for more than a decade and has provided excellent patient care the entire time. He is a hard worker and wonderful colleague.

Department of Surgery Christopher Ramos Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Ramos is a rockstar and is the perfect example of an Emory @ Grady faculty member. He is loved by his patients and their families, by the staff and nurses. He works tirelessly and with a positive attitude all the time and has proven to be a fantastic part of our vascular surgery team. He is a consummate professional and an excellent surgeon. He is a great educator and has helped the vascular program grow at Grady. He has done this all while bringing in cutting-edge clinical trials to help our patients and contributing nationally as well. His loyalty to his patients is boundless, and he is widely recognized as always helpful, compassionate, and technically superb. He is adored by the trainees due to his endless patience and humor.

Department of Radiation Oncology Jill Remick Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Remick specializes in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies. Her patients require complex brachytherapy procedures that are very time intensive and technically challenging. She is a highly skilled physician but also takes amazing care of her patients and always goes the extra mile to make sure each patient has what they need. She is kind and compassionate and the staff very much enjoy working with her. She is truly a rising star!

Department of Medicine Giorgio Roccaro Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Giorgio Roccaro's patients are always satisfied after their visits. He is thorough, compassionate and puts patients at ease which is not easy given how sick they are. If any of my family members had liver disease, I would like Dr. Roccaro to be their doctor. I am nominating Dr. Roccaro not only because he is an excellent physician delivering great patient care, but because he has been a role model for his peers. He is very conscientious regarding his approach to difficult transplant patients, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma patients as he serves as the Director for the multi-disciplinary liver tumor clinic. He is a team player, has innovative ideas on how to deliver patient care, and is well-regarded by all he interacts with.

Department of Neurosurgery Gerald Rodts Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Gerald Rodts is an internationally-recognized neurosurgical spine surgeon. Despite this, he is one of the most approachable and caring physicians I have had the pleasure of training from and working with as a colleague. Dr. Rodts gives all of his patients his full attention and treats them as he would his own family.

Department of Anesthesiology Michelle Romej Emory University Hospital

Dr. Michelle Romej is fantastic clinically, a fierce advocate for patient safety and quality, an outstanding educator, and a role model. These make her such an asset to have as an Associate Program Director, and most importantly a tireless and loving mother and wife.

Department of Emergency Medicine Mark Rosing Emory University Hospital

Dr. Mark Rosing is an excellent asset to the emergency department! His clinical experience is priceless and he is the backbone to the department’s night shift. Patients come in requesting him! He is also actively engaged as a tactical physician with North Metro SWAT when he’s off work, giving back and protecting his community. Despite working in a busy ED, he takes patients' concerns and issues seriously, listens intently, and prioritizes the patients most in need. He can be trusted to competently handle trauma and crises in the ED. He is a model for patient-centered care in the ED. For the most part, he implements what the patient/family thinks is best. When he has a different view, he states that clearly and works collaboratively with the patient/family to implement an agreed upon plan.

Department of Anesthesiology Kati Running Emory University Hospital

Dr. Kati Running is truly a stellar anesthesiologist. She has taken care of very complex cases and she works hard to advocate for her patients. Dr. Running has taken care of some very sick liver transplant patients in the OR and has also managed complex anesthetics in a variety of non-OR anesthesia areas. Great job, Dr. Running!

Department of Medicine Ronnye Rutledge Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Ronnye Rutledge is not just an amazing and compassionate physician, she is a fierce advocate for patients and families at Grady and Atlanta in general. She is often managing complex socio-economic challenges for our patients with compassion and grit. She has a special focus on patients with disabilities and works hard to achieve equitable care for them.

Department of Pediatrics Elna Saah Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Elna Saah is a pediatric hematologist who treats children and adolescents with sickle cell disease. Since joining Emory in Fall 2019, Dr. Saah initiated two important clinical programs: buprenorphine treatment for sickle cell disease chronic pain, and adult transition for young adults with sickle cell disease.

Department of Medicine Sahebi Saiyed The Emory Clinic

Dr. Sahebi Saiyed is a brilliant physician with expertise in geriatrics and post-acute care, who has been leading patient-centered initiatives in post-acute care for a few years. She’s an expert clinician and educator in her field.

Department of Urology Martin Sanda Atlanta VA Medical Center, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Sanda is an excellent leader, clinician, and friend to many across Emory. He is tireless in his advocacy for his faculty and team; has personally led the continuing transformation of the department with DEI efforts and cultural inclusion; and makes himself accessible at all times for matters pertaining to patient care.

Department of Emergency Medicine Stephen Sanders Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Stephen Sanders is a tireless advocate for his patients’ health and well-being. Additionally, he is an excellent educator, dedicated to training the next generation of emergency physicians.

Department of Medicine Alejandro Sardi Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

ESJH simply cannot do without Dr. Alejandro Sardi. He is always there when you need help even after hours if it is urgent/emergent. All patients trust him and only prefer to see him if he is on service for any Interventional Pulmonary issues.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics David Austin Schirmer Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Austin Schirmer takes incredibly detailed care of his patients seeking fertility. As a colleague, I am always reassured when he is covering, as I know he treats all of our patients with such thoughtful individualized care. Dr. Schirmer never hesitates to pick up the phone to counsel patients through complicated decision-making and spends so much time ensuring patients are on board with their treatment plans.
Dr. Schirmer treats all of his patients as if they were a family member. He is incredibly kind and thorough. He is never rushed and always treats each patient as if they are his only patient. He is remarkable in this era of busy clinical practice.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Kandi Schmidt Emory University Hospital

Dr. Kandi Schmidt is a fabulous psychologist in the transplant service, who goes above and beyond for her patients. She has been a leader in growing the behavioral health component of this service and is always attuned to the services that her patients may benefit from most. She is also a fantastic colleague and collaborator. Dr. Schmidt is a builder and a champion. With prudence and charisma, she built and developed the Transplant Behavioral Health program into its current form as arguably one of the strongest in the country. At the heart of it all, though, is her steadfast championing of the felt needs of others. She inspires us to be the best imaginable versions of ourselves.

Department of Surgery Andre Scott Emory Hillandale Hospital

Dr. Scott has been an anchor of surgical care to Emory's Hillandale community in spite of all the changes in recent years. He took the lead in Hillandale's new robotic surgery program, making advanced surgical care available at one of Emory's strategically important hospital campuses.

Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Rebecca Seidel Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Seidel is a fundamental asset to breast imaging at Emory Midtown. She strives to see our common patients get the best care possible.

Department of Medicine Anand Shah Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Anand Shah is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Hepatology at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. He oversees the care of veterans living with chronic and advanced liver disease and strives to improve quality care. The veterans and their families express their gratitude for his care on a regular basis and so many more veterans have been considered for transplant since he joined us at the Atlanta VA.

Department of Medicine Hemang Shah Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Hemang Shah has been a great team player and has worked on tech-savvy solutions to improve efficiency and communication with clinical staff as it relates to delivering excellent patient care.

Department of Medicine Majid Sheikh Emory University Hospital

Dr. Majid Sheikh is a very compassionate, understanding, and empathetic person. He also works well with the nurses and techs. He always ensures that the patients, family and staff are kept informed about the plan of care.

Department of Medicine Shimels Haylie Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Shimels Haylie is an excellent clinician and team member. He is very kind to his patients, passionate about the care he gives the veterans and makes sure that both patients and their loved ones are fully informed on the plan of care for his patients. He has a gift for caring for challenging patients and make caring for them an easy and pleasant job.

Department of Medicine Kimberly Shumate The Emory Clinic

Dr. Kimberly Shumate is the primary care physician for my entire immediate family. We were grateful when she moved her practice from ESJH to the Seavey Clinic at Clifton and she selected our family to move with her. She encourages natural and behavioral changes to address issues versus immediately prescribing medications. She is thoughtful and caring and always discusses details about our lives outside of primary care concerns. She is very relatable to 70 and 64-year-olds, as well as our 27-year-old son.

Department of Pediatrics Soumitri Sil Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Soumitri Sil is a tireless and dedicated advocate for our pediatric sickle cell population. Dr. Sil has independently grown our psychosocial efforts within this population and has dedicated clinical trials to help us better understand the experience of sickle cell related pain and the deleterious impact on quality of life. Our patients are lucky to have Dr. Sil's expertise.

Department of Pediatrics Sarah Slocum Freeman Marcus Autism Center

Dr. Sarah Slocum Freeman has recently moved into a managerial role after creating the Transition Program, which serves a population that more than 2 years ago, was not receiving any services, both at Marcus Autism Center or in the community. Thanks to Dr. Slocum Freeman's program, children with developmental disabilities who engage in challenging behavior are getting services to learn about communication and daily living skills.

Department of Radiology William Small Emory University Hospital

Dr. Small is a legend in our division. He literally does the work of 2 people and always with a smile on his face and a positive attitude. He is an outstanding radiologist and colleague.

Department of Pediatrics Joy Smith Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Joy Smith provides outstanding care to many complex patients. Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable and goes the extra mile for her families.

Department of Medicine Dan Sorescu Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Dan Sorescu has been the champion of heart failure patients and their families at EUHM for nearly two decades. For years, he single-handedly ran an inpatient heart failure service, which has now grown into a multidisciplinary clinic and a large primary inpatient service shared with physicians based at EUH and EUHM. Dr. Sorescu's dedication to his patients is unmatched. He often shares his personal number and is in constant contact with his patients. The saying "Sorescu to the rescue" is so true!

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Jessica Spencer Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jessica Spencer takes extraordinarily thoughtful care of our infertility patients. She considers all avenues of treatment and thinks outside the box with difficult clinical conundrums, treating each patient as an individual. When there are patients with difficult clinical histories, she is fantastic about thinking through each potential component that contributes to success, leaving no stone unturned. She is generous with her colleagues with both her time and knowledge.

Department of Dermatology Mary Spraker Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Mary Spraker always goes above and beyond for her patients. As a pediatric dermatologist, she sees many rare disorders. She spends countless hours making sure that they receive the right medications and are referred to the right specialists. She reaches out to colleagues across the country to ensure all the right things are done. She devotes much time to counseling parents and reassuring them. Dr. Spraker is named in the "Atlanta Top Doctors" every year because of this dedication to her patients.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Jade Stafford Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jade Stafford is an amazing physician. She has been a leader in our department as the medical site director for 2 years at the medical office tower of EUHM and manages the physician call schedule of our very large division. She treats her patients and families with the utmost respect and is a role model amongst our residents. Dr. Stafford is a phenomenal clinician who provides culturally competent, thoughtful, and high-level patient care. This is evident by her recognition as an Emory Diamond provider. In addition to her superb patient care, Dr. Stafford is also an outstanding site leader for the Emory Ob/GYn Midtown location where she consistently provides innovative ideas and implements strategies that have improved patient access and physician morale.

Department of Orthopaedics Cleo Stafford II Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Cleo Stafford is a physician with a profound passion for his work within the clinic and in the literature. Dr. Stafford thrives on serving underserved populations and enhancing the literature around diversity, equity and inclusion within the field of orthopedics. Dr. Stafford exudes excellence in every facet and is a blossoming national leader.

Department of Emergency Medicine Taylor Stavely Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Taylor Stavely is a fantastic physician! Her patients continuously sing her praises. She goes above and beyond not only in patient care but as a teammate. She is flexible and willing to go the extra mile when the department needs it.

Department of Emergency Medicine Alaina Steck Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Alaina Steck is a model of an ideal physician. Driven by compassion and a desire to provide excellent care, she has established a successful inpatient service and outpatient clinic for opioid use disorder. She is expanding care for this vulnerable population of patients and improving their lives with these services. Additionally, she is dedicated to training physicians in this area and ensuring thousands of patients will be reached and treated locally and throughout the world.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Marsha Stern Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Stern is a compassionate physician that leads our integrated behavioral health program. In this role, she provides education and recommendations to PCPs to treat a variety of mental health conditions. She also plays an integral role in the residency training program where she leads the didactic curriculum for the 4-year program. She has truly been an asset to the Grady Mental Health Clinic and helped with the development of our med-psych clinic. She is a strong leader and respected by staff, residents, and colleagues.

Department of Medicine Fariha Sultan The Emory Clinic

Dr. Fariha Sultan is a competent geriatrician who’s passionate about her work and goes above and beyond to provide care to her patients. She also demonstrates citizenship by cheerleading work place initiatives.

Department of Pediatrics Carmen Sulton Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Carmen Sulton is the quintessential academic physician. Dr. Sulton has made strides in improving pediatric sedation through her research, teaching members of our division and also the trainees how to safely sedate. Dr. Sulton is recognized for her work on a national level, all while serving as medical director for our sedation services. Not only has Dr. Sulton excelled on the medical front, she also strives to improve education as an elected member of the City of Decatur School Board.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Arin Swerlick The Emory Clinic, Student Health Services

Dr. Arin Swerlick has completely elevated our Eating Disorder Team and our Gender Affirming Care processes since her arrival in 2020. She is dedicated, evidence-based, and always improving the care of our patients. She oversees our weekly clinical pearls and presentations in addition to seeing a full panel of patients. She is the quintessential family physician providing a biopsychosocial approach to some of the most challenging issues facing young adults at this time.

Department of Medicine Jules Tabilona Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Jules Tabilona is a wonderful leader, clinician, educator and human being. He is a leader for the Division of Hospital Medicine at Grady, where he delivers compassionate care for Grady patients while advocating for our vulnerable population. Residents and medical students love working with him. He takes extra time to communicate with patients, families, colleagues, nurses and our staff.

Department of Medicine Vin Tangpricha The Emory Clinic

Dr. Vin Tangpricha brings his international reputation in transgender medicine and expertise in vitamin D and metabolic bone disease to Emory Clinic where he provides cutting-edge and compassionate endocrine care to his patients. His colleagues routinely turn to him for help with complex cases. He has trained and developed countless endocrinologists at the bedside, through his publications, as well as his leadership in endocrine organizations. Thank you, Dr. Tangpricha!

Department of Emergency Medicine Nataisia Terry Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Nataisia Terry has been a vessel for change in the Emergency Department at EUHM. She has been dedicated to improving patient safety and outcomes from a clinical perspective with direct patient care, as well as from an administrative perspective. She has endeavored to improve both patient and provider satisfaction within the confines of these trying times in healthcare. She is dedicated to patient care as well as the well-being of the department as a whole and her leadership has been a welcome change. Dr. Terry has taken on the role of medical director at EUHM and she has worked tirelessly to make improvements to patient care and positively impact the team's wellbeing. Beyond that, patients continuously sing her praises. Dr. Terry is dedicated to her patients, team, and organization.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Meenakshi Thirunavu Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Dr. Meenakshi Thirunavu is a phenomenal physician and colleague. She is very compassionate and thorough, takes time to listen to her patients, and ensures patients understand their care plan. Patients absolutely love her. In addition, Dr. Thirunavu leads the cancer committee and tumor boards at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, promoting multidisciplinary evidence-based care with best outcomes for our patients. She also serves as the Director for Community Oncology Division and deserves special recognition!

Department of Pediatrics Beth Thompson Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Beth Thompson is the lead psychologist for the pediatric bone marrow transplant service. Her service to this population has been invaluable. She is a highly-skilled and easy-to-connect-with clinician. Dr. Thompson makes concerted efforts to ensure the psychosocial needs of BMT families are met, their experiences are heard, and quality of life is at the forefront of the conversation. There is no doubt that Dr. Thompson's clinical practice has reduced the suffering of countless kids and families undergoing BMT.

Department of Otolaryngology Andrew Tkaczuk Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Andrew Tkaczuk counsels his patients on the quality of life - he has the absolute best interest with reasonable outcomes for expectations. Dr. Tkaczuk is helping patients to breath, talk, and swallow on a daily basis!

Department of Neurology Lynn Marie Trotti The Emory Clinic

Dr. Trotti is a fabulous diagnostician. She does a remarkable job gathering clinical information, listening to her patients, and putting the puzzle pieces together. She has a warm and compassionate approach with each of her patients, explains things clearly and effectively, and responds in a useful manner to their questions and concerns. Her recommendations are right on target and if they don't work, she collaborates with the patient to develop an alternative plan.

Department of Medicine Meredith Trubitt Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Meredith Trubitt is an outstanding clinician who cares for our nation's veterans. She dedicates her time to working with residents and teaching the trainees. She is also always willing to go above and beyond to make sure that her patients have a very safe discharge. Meredith is caring, hard-working and cares for her patients and colleagues.

Department of Medicine Alex Truong Emory University Hospital Midtown

As Chief of Pulmonary at EUHM, Dr. Alex Truong takes an interest in promoting excellence in all aspects of Pulmonary's activities at EUHM, from clinic to ICU. I want to call him out, especially for his work setting up a robust post-COVID long-haul syndrome clinic, which has become a draw for patients from around the region. This clinic and its patients take an incredible amount of emotional energy and work, and Dr. Truong is doing an amazing thing for each of them and their families. Thank you!

Department of Medicine Hayley Tseng Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Hayley Tseng is a wonderful colleague. Patients adore her, and she has an excellent professional bedside manner.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Naadira Upshaw Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Upshaw consistently goes above and beyond to address the needs of families facing socioeconomic/cultural barriers and ensures patients at risk for inequities in care are provided with supports. She is committed to helping Emory-CHOA provide more culturally competent clinical care and organized a presentation series to help providers and staff across our system learn how to address racism in clinical care. Her outstanding efforts make Emory-CHOA a safer place for Georgia’s kids to receive care. At the heart of Dr. Upshaw's clinical practice, she centers and integrates JEDI values (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) into her patient care with youth and families, clinical research, and clinical and professional service activities.

Department of Pediatrics Sarah Varghese Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Sarah Varghese is a strong advocate for her patients and is very intentional when it comes to creating realistic care plans for families. Patients and families enjoy being taken care of by Dr. Varghese. Dr. Varghese also makes herself available to colleagues to discuss patient care. Dr. Varghese is a leader in our field and is always looking out for career opportunities for her colleagues. Dr. Varghese's passion and drive are inspiring.

Department of Medicine Alvaro Velasquez Emory University Hospital Midtown

Without a doubt, Dr. Velasquez deserves to be acknowledged on Doctor's Day. He is incredibly smart, thoughtful clinically and an excellent diagnostician. But what really stands out in this regard is his ability and willingness to explain things to patients and their loved ones so they understand what is going on. He also is very compassionate and kind and spends a lot of time with his patients.

Department of Medicine Ravi Vora Emory University Hospital

Dr. Vora is committed to his patients and has a great relationship with them. He is a wonderful hepatologist who is knowledgeable and diligent. His patients love him. He is also dedicated to resident and fellow education and outreach.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Laura Waddle Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Laura Waddle provides the bulk of our outpatient palliative care at the Atlanta VA. She is fastidious, always follows up, has amazing long-term relationships with her patients (such that they rarely want to work with anyone else!) and is a wonderful role model for rotating family medicine residents and our HPM fellows.

Department of Medicine Tiffany Walker Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Walker strives to better the population of Atlanta through her tireless dedication to researching Long COVID. She engages with patients, colleagues, and staff with a team-oriented approach. Beyond her work in research, she provides compassionate and thoughtful care to those patients she cares for at Grady, along with a dedication to teaching. She embodies what makes Emory great.

Department of Emergency Medicine Randy Wallace Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Randy Wallace is a continual source of excellent patient care at Grady. He approaches patients with kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion, providing them with a helping hand through stressful times. He also creates a warm and inviting working environment through humor and a spirit of teamwork. He is a great part of what makes Emory a great place to work.

Department of Medicine Andrew Webster Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Webster is the Chair of Antimicrobial Stewardship at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. He has been instrumental in revising the medical center order sets and testing algorithms in collaboration with the Microbiology Laboratory over the past year. Dr. Webster is an amazing teacher to medical students and residents and is also a caring clinician. He is always willing to help his colleagues and provide advice.

Department of Urology Aaron Weiss Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Weiss is an amazing physician who remains calm under pressure and delivers top-notch care. Dr. Weiss takes the time to not just educate his patients but make sure they are completely comfortable about their healthcare choices. He goes to great lengths for his patients, colleagues, and staff, and we could not be more thankful for his kindness and grace.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine David Wilkerson Emory University Hospital

Dr. David Wilkerson routinely goes above and beyond to support patients and families during inpatient stays and addresses psychological and social distress during prolonged hospitalizations. His precise approach to symptom management consistently benefits patients dealing with complex illness.

Department of Pediatrics Justin Williams Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Justin Williams is a fearless advocate for our sickle cell population. Dr. Williams has been instrumental in revitalizing and reforming our sickle cell transition clinic and strongly advocates for the needs of this vulnerable population. Dr. Williams is often sought out by our colleagues as she is one of the few who takes the time to understand the needs of her patients in a warm and empathic way. Dr. Williams is also engaged in important research to improve the quality of life for our patients with sickle cell disease.

Department of Medicine Malia Willis Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Malia Willis is a wonderful and caring physician. Excellent patient care!

Department of Surgery Joshua Winer Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Winer is loved by his patients, colleagues, trainees and staff for his dedication and care. He will walk 10 miles with a backpack full of rocks to go see his patients if necessary, and take a bullet for his partners when they need help. He is a superb advocate for resident and medical student education, often leading small group teaching sessions at night or on weekends to make everyone better. He is a bit of an unsung hero in the Department of Surgery who deserves recognition.

Department of Medicine Laila Woc-Colburn Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Woc-Colburn serves as the head of the OPAT clinic at the Emory ID Clinic. During a time of great staffing shortages, she’s taken on a myriad of tasks (which often include giving out her personal cell phone to community pharmacists) to keep our OPAT program going. She’s consistently engaged with the staff and financially supports activities (Lunar New Year dumplings, summer BBQ, Mardi Gras masks) to make our clinic a cohesive and fun place to work. She’s completely dedicated to everything she does!

Department of Pediatrics David Wolf Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. David Wolf is an astute clinician and dedicated to patient care. Dr. Wolf will often add on clinics to accommodate additional patients, and he also takes on extra service if someone is out. Moreover, if inpatient service gets busy Dr. Wolf will volunteer to come in to see extra patients.

Department of Medicine Gayle Wong Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Wong is an incredible hospitalist. She always takes time to sort through the complex situations to identify what needs to happen next. If I had a family member hospitalized, I would want Gayle to take care of them!

Department of Anesthesiology Vidya Yalamanchili Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Vidya Yalamanchilli often stays late to care for her patients. She has received numerous praises for patient care from families and colleagues around her. She is a compassionate physician who goes above and beyond in caring for her patients. She spends a great deal of time with her patients and families to provide the best care. Residents, fellows, and colleagues gain from her wealth of clinical expertise and experience. Dr. Yalamanchili is a champion of teamwork and having integrity by always teaching colleagues at all levels to be the best caregivers and providers of patients. She is part of the newly created transplant program at Children’s and Co-Director of Children’s Acupuncture clinic. She has received many praises from family for her extraordinary work with children.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Marisa Young Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Marisa Young is an amazing member of the faculty at Grady. She really takes time to get to know each patient and what is driving their medical decision-making. She is kind, thoughtful, and generous with her time with the residents that she mentors and teaches. She is a team player - always available when asked for help in urgent situations and ready to do the right thing to make sure patients are getting appropriate care. Dr. Young is a general Ob/Gyn at Grady, meaning she contributes fully as both an obstetrician and a gynecologist. A true “universal donor” for our service, Dr. Young does it all! She always goes the extra mile to make sure our patients get the care they need and is a trusted colleague and mentor for our team. She approaches each of her shifts with her signature calm, never-shaken attitude and leads her team in an inspiring way. Her presence is comforting and we all benefit knowing that Dr. Young is there to back us up.