2021 Doctors' Day

"Extremely comprehensive physician, often found staying late to ensure all aspects of his patients' care is complete."

"Dedicated to thorough communication with patients and their families."

"Routinely steps in to cover scheduling gaps, including often working nights."

"Dr. Alazraki goes above and beyond in her clinical practice as a pediatric radiologist to ensure pediatric patients at CHOA receive the highest quality imaging studies that are also patient friendly!"

"Dr. Alazraki works collaboratively with pediatric radiologists and clinicians at multiple children’s hospitals to develop cutting edge imaging tools to care for patients with liver disease and bowel disease."

"With extra training in clinical pediatrics, Dr. Alazraki always takes extra time and care with CHOA radiology patients and their families."

"Dr. Arges is a new hospitalist who goes above and beyond the call of duty."

"Engages families and is responsive to their input and inquiries."

"Smart, knowledgeable, thorough, and follows up findings and concerns."

“Dr. Auld goes way above and beyond in caring for patients, advocating for them at every step by pulling in colleagues (like me!) to deliver the absolute best care."

"Tirelessly translates new investigational ideas to the bedside in caring for our COVID patients...does not shy away from connecting colleagues from various disciplines to facilitate better care for these patients."

“He did a great job explaining the options for surgery versus no surgery -not pushing the surgery option but being very specific about why he recommended it."

"He did a great job tailoring his explanations to fit the client (me being a 70 year old but quite active)."

"He didn't sugarcoat the recovery period so I was realistic and followed his instructions carefully and ended up with a great outcome because I didn't rush the recovery."
 

“Sivan goes out of her way to spend time with her patients, getting to know who they are as well as their complicated medical histories."

"Because her patients know how invested she is in their care, she also has a natural way of helping her patients make lifestyle changes that improve their health."

"Exceptional patient satisfaction scores."

"Goes above and beyond for her patients in each and every daily interaction through creative approaches to care for vulnerable and at risk patients at Grady."

"Excels as a clinician educator and well regarded by teams of residents and students that she needs - noted as a role model for patient centered and team based care."

"She is a thorough communicator, always ensuring patients and families are kept up to speed with evolving plans of care."

"Dr. Bruce attends to his patients with the utmost compassion and care. He goes well above and beyond what is expected."

"Dr. Bruce is generous with his time and expertise, he is always willing to see a patient in the ID clinic on a moment's notice when having a same day Ortho evaluation will benefit their care."

"As a colleague of Dr. Bruce, he always has time in his busy practice to discuss patient cases and even see extra patients above and beyond his already bustling schedule."

“He puts his all into every patient."

"Is an excellent therapist."

"Patients know how hard he is working for them."

"Always available for her patients."

"Goes the extra mile -- talks to family members daily on her inpatients."

"Treats all of her patients the same -- regardless of which hospital (Grady or Emory University Hospital), payor status, or complexity of problem."

"In 2019, he assisted in the creation of our Human Trafficking Screening. This evidence based screening was implemented prior to the Super Bowl to best serve at risk patients. Dr. Clery assisted other front line staff in regards to human trafficking awareness and education."

"Dr. Clery is passionate about the opportunity Grady ECC has to make an impact in regards to violence prevention and harm reduction. Dr. Clery has voluntarily created space for nurses and providers to gather and learn about Trauma Informed Care. He has assembled in house education and out of work discussions with staff. He has continued to provide real time education and leads by example. Staff seek out to him as a resource with complex cases and concerns."

"Dr. Clery has also been a valuable stakeholder for the Grady Trauma Recovery Center. The Trauma Recovery Center provides case management and therapeutic services to survivors of crime. Grady TRC is the first of its kind in the South. Dr. Clery provided guidance and partnership with our role out in the ECC setting."

"Sushma is dedicated to her patients and their families. She listens to them and helps ease their pain with her compassionate care."

"Sushma is a wonderful physician-educator. She loves teaching even on busy days."

"Sushma is calm, friendly, selfless, and responsible. Her patients and colleagues love being around her."

"Dr. Davis is always compassionate and caring when providing care to her clients."

"Dr. Davis is always aware of the individual experiences of her clients and how this impacts their process in recovery."

"Chooses the most effective course of treatments for the patients; for example, his frequent use and recommendations for certain medications has shown to be effective in sickle cell pain crises as evidenced by a decrease in the number of crisis some patients experience."

"Attentive to patients' concerns."

"Great teacher."

"He goes above and beyond to care for patients. For example, one evening when I was admitted to Emory Hospital, Dr. Escobar came to check on me after his rounds at 11pm at night. He found me in deep pain with no IV access. He started an IV on me with an ultrasound at bedside because no one else could find my vein and the IV service decided to go home without my IV established. This allowed me to have adequate pain control when I was suffering. This act of kindness will never be forgotten. He sets the ultimate example of true empathy."

"This doctor understands the patient experience. His caring should be an example to which we all should aspire."

"Dr. Ross Fasano has worked in the Georgia Sickle Cell Center since 2015, providing excellent medical care to our patients that receive monthly chronic transfusions and to those that are transitioning from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to receive adult care with us.

"His bedside manner is one of compassion, understanding and empathy. He never hesitates to answer questions from patients and family members, sometimes answering their emails long after our clinic day has ended."

"He educates our patients in a way that they understand and in a way that helps them become a better advocate for themselves and all those that suffer daily with sickle cell disease."

"Dr. Fox frequently and consistently ensures that optimal care is provided to his patients by engaging colleagues locally and nationally to guide management of complex patients."

"Dr. Fox is not only committed to care of his patients, but has been instrumental in helping trainees to provide compassionate care."

"Dr. Fox has mastered the art of Telemedicine and is seamlessly able to provide outstanding consultations to children and their families in their living rooms as easily as in examination rooms."

"Although Dr. Goggin has been at Emory-Children's for less than a year, she has led the expansion of a Vaccine Clinic to administer vaccines to immunocompromised children and adolescents at the conclusion of their immunosuppressive treatments, ensuring that these medically complex children are optimally protected against vaccine preventable diseases."

"Dr. Goggin has worked collaboratively with clinical teams to optimize the application of diagnostic stewardship."

"Dr. Goggin has received appreciation from families of patients for whom she has cared and her commitment and dedication to their care is apparent in their praise."

"Incredible social justice advocate for youth living with HIV."

"Hands on compassionate, kind, and hardworking supervisor who is dedicated to training."

"Incredibly collegial and always will collaborate on helping patients in the clinic."

"CONSTANTLY goes above and beyond with regard to thoroughness in evaluations and communications with patients, family, and staff."

"UNFAILINGLY friendly, polite, and supportive even during extremely stressful and emergent situations."

"VERY SMART and continually enhancing her knowledge base."

"Kind and compassionate with patients and their families."

"Never seen without a smile or kind word."

"Provides excellent surgical care for complex reconstructive Urologic issues."

"Led numerous aspects of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic for Fulton County health department."

"Mentored trainees at all levels for participation in the pandemic response - from testing to large-scale vaccination programs."

"Passionate advocate for expanded access to HIV prevention services and spearheaded the health department's PrEP clinic."

"Dr. Hutchinson screens and treats premature babies for retinopathy of prematurity at multiple hospital NICUs in Atlanta. This is a high-impact area/ job requiring constant vigilance for which she takes little credit. She helps to give these infants a lifetime of better vision."

"Dr. Hutchinson continues to follow many of these patients throughout their childhood, managing their high refractive error, strabismus, and cerebral visual impairment. She is always looking at and contributing to the literature for cutting edge strategies."

"Dr. Hutchinson has mentored many students at all levels and strikes a good balance between educated guidance and stimulating independent work and thought. She has mentored me in clinical practice since 2003--when I was a medical student at Emory--and she responds thoughtfully to questions and discussions targeted at improving patient outcomes."

"Dr. John took care of my complex endocrinology and rare issues with great expertise, care and compassion. Due to her care I am off all meds! Kudos to Emory for having such an outstanding faculty on their staff."

"Excellent care."

"Flexibility to think out of the box."

"Phoebe provides excellent care for her pediatric patients, especially those with rare corneal diseases who need her expertise and surgical skills."

"Phoebe is always available for her patients and will help out a colleague in need with pediatric ophthalmic care."