Thirty-nine physicians, residents receive kudos
Saint Joseph Hospital often receives notes of gratitude from patients and family members, as well as words of recognition from colleagues and associates, about physicians who have given extraordinary care and service. We’re proud to recognize them here.
Leonardo Alfaro, MD: He was fantastic!
Jania Arcia Ramos, MD: She provided me with wonderful care!
Paul Benz, MD: He was super! He was very kind and professional.
Dylan Bergstedt, MD: Thank you for being an amazing team member. I appreciate you taking the time to teach me, while giving me autonomy to make decisions.
John Britton, MD: He was fantastic. He was patient, caring, and went above and beyond to help.
Iris Burgard, DO: Thank you for going above and beyond!
Rick Carlson, DO: He gave me all the tests needed to correctly diagnose my issue. He was very kind while explaining my treatment.
Michael Cerniglia, MD: Thank you for always making sure the residents are happy and healthy!
Richard Clemmons, MD: His calm explanation of everything discussed was greatly appreciated! He was exceptional. This was the best care I have ever had!
Stacy Colodny, MD: We really appreciated her detailed explanations, patience with our many questions, jovial attitude that brought a light in our dark day and taking the time to explain everything to us, including risks, the surgery plan and anticipated recovery. Thank you for providing my wife with excellent care.
Miranda Farmer, MD: Thank you for making an effort to communicate in Spanish.
Daniel Fosburgh, MD: He was fantastic! In addition to his obvious medical knowledge and skill, he was compassionate, clear and honest about what he knew and treated me as a partner in my healthcare.
Joyce Gottesfeld, MD: She went above and beyond for me and stayed past her shift to deliver my baby. This meant the world to me!
Ryan Griffith, MD: He went above and beyond answering our questions at the level of detail we needed. He also took extra time to come after surgery because my wife wanted to talk to him. Thank you for handling a non-standard situation with excellence, attention to detail and solid communication!
Laura Harper, MD
Thank you for going out of your way to get new insulin-pump supplies for a patient who had run out and was having very labile sugars.
She was awesome!
Mark Holley, MD: He was kind, patient, attentive, knowledgeable, and he listened to my concerns. He made me feel like I had an active role to play in my personal care. He is an exemplary physician and I appreciate his tending!
Hamid Hussaini, DO, Chelsea Ratliff, MD, and Matthew Rockstrom, MD: Thank you for your patience and for answering all my questions. I appreciate the excellent and thorough care you all provided. I am very grateful!
Marcella Israel Rocha, MD: She was an angel!
Lauren Karsh, MD
She took great care of me!
She was awesome! She took the time to answer all my questions.
Vaughan Kendall, MD, Lexi Wilson, DO and Daniel Zeccola, MD: I was impressed by the excellent care and caring spirit of the whole medical team. I can only imagine the challenges you face each day, but know that your work does make a difference. Thank you!
Robert Lee, MD: Thank you for taking the time to explain everything in detail.
Andrew E. Levy, MD: He was informative, listened well and was very helpful.
Andrew S. Levy, MD: He is the best doctor!
Ellina Liptsen, MD: She was fantastic. She was patient and caring, and went above and beyond to help.
Stacy Page, DO
She was wonderful! She was very kind and understanding. She quickly came up with a care plan and made sure I was well taken care of.
She was very kind and provided me with great care!
Emil Patel, DO: He was an excellent communicator, patiently answering all our questions. We wish him all the best in his upcoming fellowship. He is not only a highly skilled surgeon but is also very focused on the doctor-patient relationship.
Shankar Perumal, MD: He’s a great listener and very respectful.
Landon Riggs, DO: Thank you for taking the time to discuss pain management with me. He was outstanding and very attentive.
Rebecca Rivkin, DO: I was very impressed by the quality and quantity of the time she spent with me – thank you!
Benjamin Rubin, MD: He is a fantastic surgeon and has great bedside manners. He went out of his way to take excellent care of me in an expeditious manner. Many thanks to him and his team!
Ann Ryan, MD: She was fantastic. She was patient, caring, and went above and beyond to help.
Margaret Schrieber, MD: She is the best!
Warren Strutt, MD: Thank you for providing excellent care and follow up.
Kyle Thompson, MD: He was very caring and thorough. He genuinely cares about his patients.
Elizabeth Wittrock, DO: She cares deeply for her patients, but also those she works with. Thank you for being such a great teacher!