Nine providers in the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology are among this year’s top-performing physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) honored for excellence in patient experience.

The Office of Patient Experience and Engagement (OPXE) along with UAB Medicine executive leadership recognized 410 top-performing providers in 2023.

The awards distinguish top ambulatory providers who scored an average of 95% or higher in patient care satisfaction rankings that measure the following elements of patient-provider communication:
• Listened carefully
• Demonstrated care and concern
• Provided clear explanations
• Included patient in health care decisions
• Overall care rating, 0-10

“These providers have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to caring for our patients with excellence, empathy, kindness, and compassion,” said Chris Brainard, AVP of Patient Experience and Engagement. “Delivering an exceptional patient experience is one of the many reasons that UAB Medicine is a leading health care organization.”

Congratulations to the following Radiation Oncology providers for achieving outstanding patient care scores:

Hunter Boggs, M.D.
Chris Dobelbower, M.D., Ph.D.
John Fiveash, M.D.*
Kimberly Keene, M.D.*
Adam Kole, M.D., Ph.D.*
Samuel Marcrom, M.D.*
Jeffrey Peacock, M.D.
Christopher Willey, M.D., Ph.D.
Mehran Yusuf, M.D.

*Indicates achievement of highest score possible