2018 Doctors' Day

"One of a small number of adolescent medicine physicians in Georgia. She is providing outstanding care to our teens"

"She has become a regional resource, lecturing at events such as: Transition of Care from Pediatrics to Adult Medicine, Adolescent Mental Health, and Adolescent Contraceptive Health to name a few"

"She is actively engaged in teaching residents and students about the best way to approach our teens given the pressures that many of them face"

"Excellent patient-centered approach with very kind and positive attitude"

"Collaborates well with others, and understands key aspects to transition care out of the hospital"

"Engages patients, family members, and gains trust"

"Dr. Backster consistently pushes our vision towards equity, diversity, and inclusion through her creation of the EM Department's annual newsletter that highlights our work in diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, scholarship, and community service"

"She has been recognized for her efforts within the SOM and nationally as a newly elected Board Member for the Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine"

"Dr. Backster leads the resident research curriculum in emergency medicine and is a member of the Emergency Neurosciences division of Emergency Medicine. She is highly respected as an excellent clinician, educator, and scientist"

"Accessible"

"Incredible patient advocate"

"Authentic"

"Dr. Camacho-Gonzalez is personally committed to the care of his patients, volunteering to have complicated disclosure discussions with prospective patients. He is universally available to assist any faculty member with the care of patients"

"Passion for diversity"

"Dedicated to residents and fellow teachers"

"Patients and families love Dr. Cooley. He has great bedside manner and always takes the time to explain medical management, especially for patients with complex medical needs"
 

"He has become a local and national leader in physician wellness, and has organized several CME events to train colleagues in yoga, meditation, and other wellness activities"

"Dr. Cooley had trained himself in quality improvement methodology, and has led several division-wide QI projects, serving as a role model for more junior members of the team, and choosing initiatives that improve patient outcomes"

“Puts patients and families first"

"Never says no"

"Advocates for trainees at all levels"

"Patient satisfaction scores are near perfect"

"Dr. Eskreis supports and works well with staff and APPs"

"Dr. Eskreis is thorough and efficient"

"Conscientious of patient interactions and delivery of difficult news"

"Provides critical feedback for transitioning from trainee to attending"

"Humble and seeks knowledge transfers against traditional heirarchy of learning"

"In addition to taking excellent care of his patients he also looks out for the well- being of his colleagues and all Eye Center employees"

"Dr. Grossniklaus is one of very few ophthalmologists who can examine patients in the clinic, treat tumors in the OR, and make the definitive diagnosis in the pathology lab. He travels frequently for invited lectures as his expertise is unmatched"

"A neonatologist staffing Egleston’s Surgical Intensive Care Nursery, Dr. Hamrick provides highly specialized care to some of the smallest, most vulnerable, and medically fragile children"

"Dr. Hamrick is known by parents and colleagues as a skilled, caring, sensitive, and compassionate physician"

"She is an awesome leader and advocate for her patients both on the local and federal level through her policy work with national organizations"

"Dr. Henry is an excellent resource and teacher to the medical students and residents she mentors. They are both energized and inspired by her leadership"

"He works harder than most people I know to ensure excellent care for women’s health from an administrative and personal level"

"Dr. Horton provides excellent patient care"

"As Division Director, he is an advocate for his colleagues"

"Dr. Jacobs takes pride in providing outstanding endocrine care for all of his patients"

"He does an outstanding job of communicating with all of his colleagues, staff and patients"

"Dean’s teaching award and selected as interim director of the School of Physical Therapy"

"Excellent rapport with and sincere empathy for families of critically ill patients"

"Exceptional bedside teaching in the ICU"

"Invested in trainees' education and learning"

"Dr. Klafter is a team player"

"Goes above and beyond for his patients and colleagues"

“Amazing with patients"

"Organized additional training for the MFM fellows"

"Works in the very busy Emory Perinatal Center"

"John is a tireless patient advocate and noted by the residents as one of the best of the new attendings to work with"

"Dr. Lewis is without question a rising star and a pleasure to have at EUHM"

"It is John's goal to ensure that every patient receives the right care at the right time and at the right place"

"Dr. Massaad is a team player"

"She goes above and beyond for her patients"

"Dr. Massaad cares"

"Nationally accomplished"
 

"Locally exceptional radiologist"

"Always kind and helpful to clinicians"

"Medical Director of Cardiothoracic ICU at EUHM"

"Recent designation as Director for Quality and Standards of ECCC"

"His national expertise in healthcare quality and patient safety is recognized locally by his service as the Patient Safety Officer for Emory Healthcare"

"Serves on national committees for the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American Thoracic Society"

"David directs the medical intensive care unit (ICU) at Midtown Hospital, where he coordinates educational, research and clinical activities among myriad learners and inter-professional providers"

"Featured in the book Against All Odds: Celebrating Black Women in Medicine"

"As Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Division, oversaw a doubling of our faculty and hospitals covered in the last year"

"Continues to represent Emory as a nationally recognized authority (and sought after speaker) on pelvic floor disorders"

"Literally and figuratively holds patients' hands throughout extremely difficult conversations"

"Understands the essential practice of treating the "whole patient" - taking into account social determinants of health, emotional and socio-economic factors"

"Great clinician. Caring. Always a patient advocate in the OR. Will always stand up for what is right and safe for the patient"

"Strong anesthesiologist - one of the strongest in the department. Takes on the toughest cases"

"Very strong advocate for our anesthetists. Will go above and beyond"

"Not only does he give his all at work, he is also active within his community and volunteers to mentor high school students in low income areas"

"Andy has excellent self awareness and is a high level communicator amongst staff and with patients"

"He has dramatically improved the operations and culture within the ED at EUH, working with nursing, physicians and APPs"

"Very humble and easy to work with"