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We are pleased to recognize the following providers for the exceptional care provided to patients in 2021. The providers being recognized scored an average of 98% or higher in care satisfaction, based on patient feedback from a survey which ranks them in the top 25% of providers for the following metrics:

-  Listened carefully
-  Demonstrated care and concern
-  Provided clear explanations
-  Included patient in healthcare decisions
-  Overall Care Rating, 0-10  

This is an outstanding level of performance, and demonstrates their dedication to providing exceptional care and support for patients and their families. The Department of Medicine would like to thank the below providers for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to patients.

Michael Allon, MD
Professor
Nephrology

Kimo Bachiashvili, MD
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Walter Baehr, MD 
Assistant Professor
Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Elizabeth P. Bohorfoush, DPT
Supportive Care and Survivorship Clinic

Julian Booker, MD
Associate Professor
Cardiovascular Disease

Brigitta C. Brott, MD
Professor
Cardiovascular Disease

Caroline T. Brown, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Hematology and Oncology

J. Allen Cooper Jr., MD 
Professor
Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine 

Luciano Costa, MD, PhD 
Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Antonio Di Stasi, MD 
Associate Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Gina Dobbs, CRNP
Infectious Diseases

Jennifer Drummonds, CRNP
Cardiovascular Disease

Adam L. Edwards, MD 
Assistant Professor
Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Nathaniel Erdmann, MD
Assistant Professor
Infectious Diseases

Lisa Farris, NP 
Nephrology

Susanne Fogger, DNP-CRNP 
Infectious Diseases

Angelo L. Gaffo-Llontop, MD 
Associate Professor
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Alan S. Gertler, MD 
Associate Professor
Cardiovascular Disease

Kelly N. Godby, MD 
Associate Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Guarav Goyal, MD 
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Marianthe D. Grammas, MD 
Associate Professor
Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Mary A. Hall, CRNP
Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine

Caroline Harada, MD 
Associate Professor
Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Vanessa Hill, CRNP
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology 

Nicholas A. Hoppmann, MD
Assistant Professor
Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Bailey Lipham, MD
Assistant Professor
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Omer H. Jamy, MD 
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology

James E. Johnson, MD 
Professor
Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine

Joanna M. Joly, MD 
Assistant Professor
Cardiovascular Disease

Eric Judd, MD
Associate Professor
Nephrology

Richard T. Ketcham, CRNP
Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Victor T.G. Lin, MD-PHD 
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Steven G. Lloyd, MD 
Professor
Cardiovascular Disease

Claretha N. Lyas, MD 
Assistant Professor
Nephrology

Rhonda J. McCormick, CRNP
Continence Clinic

Amitkumar N. Mehta, MD 
Associate Professor
Hematology & Oncology

Darnell Mompoint-Williams, CRNP
Kidney Transplant

Mayur S. Narkhede, MD 
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Fernando Ovalle, MD
Professor and Director
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Peter G. Pappas, MD
Professor, Infectious Diseases

Steven M. Pogwizd, MD 
Professor
Cardiovascular Disease

James L. Raper, DSN-CRNP 
Professor
Infectious Diseases

Cherie Reed, CRNP
Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Laura Q. Rogers, MD 
Professor
Preventive Medicine

Paul W. Sanders, MD 
Professor
Nephrology

Harry W. Schroeder Jr., MD 
Professor
Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Sabrina M. Sears, CRNP
Hematology and Oncology 

Mohammad G. Shoreibah, MD
Assistant Professor
Gastroenterology and Hepatology

George M. Solomon, MD 
Associate Professor
Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

Erica Stringer-Reasor, MD 
Associate Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Keith M. Swetz, MD 
Professor
Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Jose A. Tallaj, MD
Professor
Cardiovascular Disease

Richard A. Taylor, CRNP
Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Denyse P. Thornley-Brown, MD 
Professor Emeritus
Nephrology

Mark A. Ticola, MD
Assistant Professor
General Internal Medicine

Pankit J. Vachhani, MD
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology

Ashley Vorenkamp, MD 
Assistant Professor
General Internal Medicine

Eric L. Wallace, MD 
Associate Professor
Nephrology

Ayofemi Ward, CRNP
Infectious Diseases

Amy H. Warriner, MD
Professor
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

C. Mel Wilcox, MD 
Professor
Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Grant R. Williams, MD
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology