Physician of the YearAwards Announced
Four HUMC doctors were presented with the Physician Excellence Award recently at our Doctors' Day celebration.
Congratulations to Arunima Sarkar, MD; Asena Bahce Altuntas, MD; Ann Miller, MD; and Shahid Aziz, MD, who were honored for possessing an intrinsic understanding of our mission and what it means to selflessly deliver compassionate, human-centered care. (Click here to see more photos of our dedicated doctors on their special day.)
Nurses celebrated Doctors Day with their annual Nurses' Choice Physician of the Year Awards. Every year, nurses nominate and award physicians for their teamwork, dedication and commitment to our patients.
Congratulations to all 2023 recipients!
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Back Row: President & CHE Frank Citara; Michael Findura, MD; David Joel Pinnelas, MD; James R. Polowczyk, DPM; Christopher W. Bader, DO; and Ellsworth, J. Wright, MD.
Nurses Also Honored by Physicians
The Medical Staff also awarded three nurses with the Physicians' Choice Nurse of the Year Award. Congratulations to these outstanding nurses!
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