St. Vincent medical staff receive a multitude of compliments from patients

Grateful patients regularly recognize St. Vincent physicians and APPs for the care they receive. They were moved by your compassion and thoughtful words. They were impressed by your clinical skills and your command over their experience. They offer their deepest appreciation, and so do we. We’re proud to post our patients’ comments here.

Medical Staff Named in Patient Compliments

Martin Alswang, MD: The environment was professional and calm. The staff were respectful to us and one another. Everyone collaborated. The goal was understanding and effective minimal care. It was not an environment of power or fear. The knowledge of the doctor and the nurses was experienced and down to earth (practical). We felt heard and that fostered an environment of healing. Thank you! Dr. Martin was phenomenal! Knowledgeable, compassionate, and practical.

Ty Edward Anderson, MD, Jennifer Bigback, MD, Kristopher Cunningham, MD, and Tracy Lynn Hylland, NP: They were all wonderful.

Joseph Apostol, MD: The care was outstanding! Dr. Apostol and his staff were an elite group of professionals who provided outstanding care.

Stephen Baum, MD: Dr. Baum and the entire staff at St. Vincent are the best, professional, friendly, and always ready to answer all your questions. I always know I am getting the very best care possible.

Stephen Baum, MD: The staff was all very good, pleasant, helpful, and careing. Dr. Baum was very good.

Kristen Banks Beaver, MD and Julia Middleton, MD: Great experience and no complaints. Drs. Beaver and Middleton are the best!

Jennifer Bigback, MD: They used good hygiene by washing hands and using gloves. Thank you, Dr. Bigback.

Lisa Bland, MD: Dr. Bland explained a lot to my wife after the procedure and to me after I was back in a coherent state.

Hans Bone, PA-C: I was impressed. Hans seemed like he really wanted to help me and I felt like I needed someone like him.

Hans Bone, PA-C: Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Hans and his nurse are excellent at what they do. I wish I could see them for everything.

Tyajean Olive Campbell, MD, and Patrick Cobb, MD: Dr. Campbell and Dr. Cobb are both wonderful doctors ... so patient and caring. Everyone was wonderful and made my stay so pleasant. Thank them all and God bless.

Debby Chuang, MD: Dr. Chuang and the staff were caring and knowledgeable.

Elizabeth Virginia Conner, MD: The staff and doctors were the best; no complaints.

Casey Cotton, DO: The staff was amazing in explaining the procedure, keeping me calm through the whole process and even holding my hand. Dr. Cotton, Trent, and the crew treated me with great respect.

Kristen Crocker, CNM: The staff were friendly and attentive and made you feel right at home! It was a great experience. Would highly recommend your facility and midwives. Kristen (midwife) was absolutely amazing! I couldn’t recommend it enough.

Stuart Goodman, MD, James Richards, MD, and Evan Kent Romwell, MD: They were warm, caring, and supportive.

Stuart Goodman, MD: Everyone is so kind, friendly, and helpful. Dr. Goodman's staff was excellent.

Michael Thompson Groover, DO: Dr. Groover is an excellent surgeon. All of the team there was fantastic.

Keri Hill, MD: Everyone was so kind, I was very nervous. It was my first time and they answered all my questions and were so kind and informative. Dr. Hill and her nursing staff were really great and put me at ease.

Keri Hill, MD: Dr. Hill was reassuring and timely in doing the procedure. Thanks for the quality staff.

Keri Hill, MD: The nurses were outstanding, Dr. Hill was wonderful as always, in and out timely, with no issues and everything went as it should. They were all equally great!

Michelle Diane Hintz, DO: Dr. Hintz was particularly nice. I would like her recognized.

Michelle Diane Hintz, DO: Dr. Hintz was the one bright spot in the experience.

John Kominski, MD: Prompt, excellent care. Dr. Kominski was outstanding.

Daniel Lewis, MD: My care at the emergency room was outstanding. The nurses and Dr. Lewis were extremely professional and caring. I left the department feeling much better than when I arrived! Dr . Lewis made a diagnosis quickly and the treatment was very effective.

Barry McKenzie, MD: Everyone was very friendly and professional! Dr. McKenzie did a great job. I left the hospital and never had any problems! Thank you!

Jean Morello, PA-C: Friendly and helpful staff. Jean is terrific and truly cares for her patients.

Sheldon Nelson, MD: The emergency room and Dr. Nelson were fantastic.

Douglas Neuhoff, MD: Dr. Nuehoff is irreplaceable and is a remarkable doctor. He will be missed dearly.

Douglas Neuhoff, MD: It was a positive experience as we went through the instructions with Dr. Neuhoff.

Rachel Lee Ott, MD: A truly brilliant, exceptionally gifted & fabulous surgeon! The woman cares about her patients & has the unique ability to make me feel special! Her hugs are marvelous and she is very easy to speak with ... How a human could learn to perform delicate, intricate surgery inside a petite body, such as mine, actually overwhelmed me at the same time it impressed me beyond anything I'd anticipated! I love Dr. Ott!

Douglas Parker, MD, and Dale Clark Stapler, MD: The emergency room doctor and the pediatric hospitalist took their time with their assessments and their rationale for their treatment recommendations. We never felt rushed by them. They took our concerns seriously and were sympathetic to our baby's pain. The nurse was very kind and advocated for our baby, as well, to make sure we were comfortable taking our baby home. Dr. Parker and Dr. Stapler were both very thorough in their assessments and clear in their rationale for their treatment recommendations. They were very kind.

Louis Voelkel Ross, MD: Dr. Ross is very considerate and kind. He tries to explain to the patient his reasons for his actions and caring for you.

Louis Voelkel Ross, MD:: Everyone was very polite and helpful. Dr. Ross's team was excellent.

Louis Voelkel Ross, MD: Both Dr. Ross and His PA, Katie, were very kind and professional.

Kyle Rozema, IOM: It is great to have Kyle on the team.

Mark David Schaefer, MD: I gave Dr. Schaefer and my experience a 10 rating because everyone I met and everyone who treated me did so with respect, caring, and lots of appreciated humor. I felt confident that my best interests were being attended to. Everyone was awesome.

Aaron Tenharmsel, MD: I needed help. My heart doctor was excellent.

Robert Terry, MD: Dr. Terry was personable to relate to, yet very professional and competent.

Kirk Shaw Thorpe, DO: Excellent care throughout. Dr. Thorpe is so personable and explains things well, encouraging me to ask questions.

David Trickey, MD: Dr. Trickey and the entire staff in the ER. Thank you to all who helped me. God bless...

J Francis Turner JR MD: The staff and Dr. Turner were amazing!

General Patient Compliments

The doctors and nurses were super helpful, positive, and caring. They made sure my husband and I had everything we needed and took extra care once we delivered. We could not have asked for a better crew to take care of us and make sure our transition as parents was as smooth as it could be. We are beyond grateful for everything they did for us.

As a patient, I was treated with dignity and respect. The nurses were amazing, as well as the doctors. I felt very comfortable and cared for. Every nurse and every doctor took very good care of me.

Everyone was kind and informative. My procedure went quickly and the doctors and nurses in the procedure were great.

Everyone was extremely friendly, helpful, and compassionate. My doctor was very considerate and explained everything.

I had a doctor who cared. They were excellent.

I believe you have really good doctors and nurses, and a nice comfortable hospital.

Very professional and caring staff. My doctor was outstanding.

Everyone was extremely nice, empathetic, and compassionate. Actively listened to my issues.

Very friendly service. The nurses were great and the doctors were knowledgeable and friendly.

Doctors and nurses always are there and ready to help! I have been truly impressed. Thank you!

The nurses, doctor, receptionist, and triage were all very encouraging and helpful. They were all amazing!

Excellent treatment from nurses to doctors. Made me feel very comfortable and at ease.

The doctor, the anesthesiologist, and the gentleman who did the check-in made the whole experience completely comfortable and easy with a side of humor to help.

The doctor was very helpful and understood my needs.

The doctor, nurse, and other staff were so kind and reassuring. I feel like I had amazing care.

Everyone is always very attentive to my needs, from doctors to nurses and support staff.

My doctor was excellent. He resolved my issue and did his very best to get everything I needed. I'm doing very well now and getting a lot better. Thank you.

Great staff and facilities. Courteous and in tune with the patient's anxiety. I trusted the doctors’ and nurses’ ability and performance.

Friendly, efficient, and informative. The admissions person, nurses, and doctors were all so nice and made me feel very comfortable. Awesome team!

We had outstanding nurses and doctors.

The doctor and staff were great. All were caring and extremely professional.

Great doctors. Awesome nurses. Thank you for taking good care of me while I had my surgery.

I am thankful for the wonderful doctor I had when I went to the emergency room.

All of the staff and doctors were pleasant and very helpful. I appreciate the way I was treated!

The doctor was friendly and I felt confident with his knowledge of the procedure.

Everything was on time and everything went smoothly, and the staff from the administrator to the doctor was just fun! You can tell they love their jobs and just enjoy helping people!

You guys seriously listened to me and it was awesome that you did because I was suffering. You guys were there and you helped me get through it. I thank you all for what you have done for me; I'm feeling a lot better now.

The care I received was prompt and personable. The doctor and the nurses and such were friendly and kind and answered my questions and needs respectfully and promptly.

The emergency room doctors and nurses were great.

Great interaction with nurses, doctors, and office staff … Good experience.